Council actions
Philadelphia City Council actions
These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.
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Council actions
Unanimous actions actions from the June 3, 2010 meeting.
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The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for where farmers’ markets may operate.
Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding, removing and modifying various permissible locations for farmers' markets, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for about 47,000 square feet at 2800 S.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for use by the City, of a premises located at 2800 S. 20th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorized the transfer of $35,992,375 in Fiscal Year 2011 federal stimulus funding within the City’s Grants Revenue Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants - Federal Stimulus Funding to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the City to arrange for paving Fourth Street from Westmoreland Street to Ontario Street and Westmoreland Street from Lawrence Street to Fourth Street for new residential development.
Authorizing the paving of Fourth Street from Westmoreland Street to Ontario Street and Westmoreland Street from Lawrence Street to Fourth Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill approves a lease amendment allowing Philadelphia Gas Works, through the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, to rent certain space at 1137 Chestnut Street from Girard Square A NY LP for an additional term.
Approving a Lease Amendment between Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, solely in its capacity as operator and manager of the City-owned Philadelphia Gas Works, and Girard Square A NY LP for certain premises located at 1137 Chestnut Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance placed a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment on the November 2, 2010 ballot.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to further provide for non-discrimination clauses in City contracts; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill provided for a November 2, 2010 ballot question asking Philadelphia voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to modernize the City’s procurement process.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to modernize the City's procurement process, including by allowing for electronic bidding, electronic reverse auctions and electronic execution of contracts; for appropriate bidder security; and for cooperative purchasing; all under certain terms and conditions; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s sidewalk sales rules to prohibit sidewalk vending on both sides of North Second Street between Spring Garden Street and Girard Avenue.
Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting sidewalk vending on both sides of north Second street, between Spring Garden street and Girard avenue with the exception of certain owners and tenants of properties; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes, honors, celebrates, and thanks the Philadelphia Flag Day Association on its 75th anniversary.
Recognizing, Honoring, Celebrating, and Thanking The Philadelphia Flag Day Association for its invaluable contributions to the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of its 75th Anniversary.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted legislation renames the Fairmount Park road formerly known as Art Museum Drive as Anne d'Harnoncourt Drive.
Honoring the Legacy of Anne d'Harnoncourt by renaming "Art Museum Drive" as "Anne d'Harnoncourt Drive" to honor a remarkable legacy of achievement.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Streets and Services to hold public hearings about the National Park Service’s decision not to renew the permit for amphibious tour vehicles to use a passenger loading and unloading zone on 6th Street between Market and Arch Streets.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Streets and Services to hold public hearings to explore the issues and impact of the National Park Service's (NPS) decision not to renew the Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) permit, which allows amphibious tour vehicles to operate a passenger loading and unloading zone on 6th Street between Market and Arch Streets.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution approves a Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop Parcel No.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Old City Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 2 designated as Parcel No. 3, also sometimes identified by house number and street addresses as 149 South Hancock street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Igor Frayman and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Reverend Dr.
Honoring and congratulating the Reverend Dr. W. Wilson Goode, Sr. and Mrs. Velma H. Williams Goode on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on August 20, 2010.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a development contract and disposition plan for Parcel No.
Approving the development contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Oak Lane Redevelopment Area, designated as Parcel No. 2 also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 2502-2506 West Cheltenham avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the development contract with Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the development contract and disposition supplement.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City Plan in the area around Delaware Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Laurel Street, and Canal Street.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 146 and 271 by closing Manderson Street, from Delaware Avenue to Frankford Avenue, to vehicular traffic, placing on the City Plan a certain triangularly-shaped area bounded by Delaware Avenue, Frankford Avenue, and Manderson Street, relocating a portion of the westerly curbline of Frankford Avenue, north of Laurel Street, a variable distance westwardly, and relocating the southwesterly curbline of Laurel Street, from Delaware Avenue to Canal Street, a variable distance northeastwardly and authorizing the opening of the heretofore unopened portion of the intersection of Delaware Avenue, Laurel Street, and Frankford Avenue.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the City to lease an approximately 10,070-square-foot parcel in the 9100 block of Academy Road from the School District of Philadelphia for 10 years.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease from The School District of Philadelphia a certain parcel of property located in the 9100 block of Academy Road for further sublease to the Penn-Academy Athletic Association, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the National Museum of American Jewish History at 101 South Independence Mall East to place a sculpture, security bollards, and information kiosks in the public rights-of-way next to the museum on 5th, Market, and Ludlow Streets.
Authorizing the National Museum of American Jewish History, located at 101 South Independence Mall East, to construct, own and maintain various encroachments in the rights-of-way adjacent to the Museum building on 5th Street, Market Street, and Ludlow Street, and to improve a portion of the right-of-way adjacent to the Museum building on 5th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Ilker Ugur, owner of Café Fulya, to place and maintain two tables, four chairs, and two benches on the sidewalks at 727 South Second Street, subject to city permits, approvals, and an agreement with the City.
Authorizing Ilker Ugur, owner of Café Fulya, to construct, own and maintain two tables, four chairs, and two benches on the sidewalks located at 727 South Second Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.