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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the May 29, 2012 meeting.
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Showing 55-72 of 80 actions from May 29, 2012
This enacted bill authorizes paving Kingsley Court from Ridge Avenue to a cul-de-sac turnaround, covering about 355 feet, to support new residential development.
Authorizing the paving of Kingsley Court from Ridge Avenue northeastwardly approximately three-hundred fifty-five feet to a cul-de-sac turnaround, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance revises the City Plan near Ridge Avenue and Walnut Lane by creating Kingsley Court with a cul-de-sac, removing certain portions of Kingsley Street and Markle Street from the plan, and vacating the legally open portion of Kingsley Street described in the ordinance.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 228 by placing on the City Plan Kingsley Court from Ridge Avenue, southeast of Walnut Lane, northeastwardly to a cul-de-sac turnaround, striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Kingsley Street from a point approximately one-hundred seventy-one feet northwest of Houghton Street to Ridge Avenue, striking from the City Plan Markle Street from a point approximately one-hundred eighty feet northwest of Houghton Street to a point approximately three-hundred forty feet further northwestwardly therefrom, and placing on the City Plan two rights-of-way for various utility purposes, extending from the proposed cul-de-sac turnaround of Kingsley Court to the proposed termini of Houghton Street and Markle Street and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed of Kingsley Court.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance revises the City Plan near Ridge Avenue and Walnut Lane by creating Kingsley Court with a cul-de-sac, removing certain portions of Kingsley Street and Markle Street from the plan, and vacating the legally open portion of Kingsley Street described in the ordinance.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 228 by placing on the City Plan Kingsley Court from Ridge Avenue, southeast of Walnut Lane, northeastwardly to a cul-de-sac turnaround, striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Kingsley Street from a point approximately one-hundred seventy-one feet northwest of Houghton Street to Ridge Avenue, striking from the City Plan Markle Street from a point approximately one-hundred eighty feet northwest of Houghton Street to a point approximately three-hundred forty feet further northwestwardly therefrom, and placing on the City Plan two rights-of-way for various utility purposes, extending from the proposed cul-de-sac turnaround of Kingsley Court to the proposed termini of Houghton Street and Markle Street and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed of Kingsley Court.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance revises the City Plan near Ridge Avenue and Walnut Lane by creating Kingsley Court with a cul-de-sac, removing certain portions of Kingsley Street and Markle Street from the plan, and vacating the legally open portion of Kingsley Street described in the ordinance.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 228 by placing on the City Plan Kingsley Court from Ridge Avenue, southeast of Walnut Lane, northeastwardly to a cul-de-sac turnaround, striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Kingsley Street from a point approximately one-hundred seventy-one feet northwest of Houghton Street to Ridge Avenue, striking from the City Plan Markle Street from a point approximately one-hundred eighty feet northwest of Houghton Street to a point approximately three-hundred forty feet further northwestwardly therefrom, and placing on the City Plan two rights-of-way for various utility purposes, extending from the proposed cul-de-sac turnaround of Kingsley Court to the proposed termini of Houghton Street and Markle Street and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed of Kingsley Court.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Board of Surveyors to change the planned grades of Cross Street between Gates Street and Hermitage Street, and Gates Street between Silverwood Street and Cross Street.
Authorizing and directing the revision of a portion of City Plan No. 231 by changing the grades of Cross Street from Gates Street to Hermitage Street and Gates Street from Silverwood Street to Cross Street, under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Board of Surveyors to change the planned grades of Cross Street between Gates Street and Hermitage Street, and Gates Street between Silverwood Street and Cross Street.
Authorizing and directing the revision of a portion of City Plan No. 231 by changing the grades of Cross Street from Gates Street to Hermitage Street and Gates Street from Silverwood Street to Cross Street, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Board of Surveyors to change the planned grades of Cross Street between Gates Street and Hermitage Street, and Gates Street between Silverwood Street and Cross Street.
Authorizing and directing the revision of a portion of City Plan No. 231 by changing the grades of Cross Street from Gates Street to Hermitage Street and Gates Street from Silverwood Street to Cross Street, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes paving Cross Street from Gates Street to Hermitage Street and Gates Street from Silverwood Street to Cross Street, work required for new residential development.
Authorizing the paving of Cross Street from Gates Street to Hermitage Street and Gates Street from Silverwood Street to Cross Street, under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes paving Cross Street from Gates Street to Hermitage Street and Gates Street from Silverwood Street to Cross Street, work required for new residential development.
Authorizing the paving of Cross Street from Gates Street to Hermitage Street and Gates Street from Silverwood Street to Cross Street, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes paving Cross Street from Gates Street to Hermitage Street and Gates Street from Silverwood Street to Cross Street, work required for new residential development.
Authorizing the paving of Cross Street from Gates Street to Hermitage Street and Gates Street from Silverwood Street to Cross Street, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Traffic Code to create rules for bicycle lanes, including definitions and a requirement that a bicycle lane requiring removal of a parking or travel lane be authorized under the ordinance.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing a new Chapter, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," requiring that the designation of bicycle lanes upon streets be authorized by ordinance, adding definitions and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Traffic Code to create rules for bicycle lanes, including definitions and a requirement that a bicycle lane requiring removal of a parking or travel lane be authorized under the ordinance.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing a new Chapter, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," requiring that the designation of bicycle lanes upon streets be authorized by ordinance, adding definitions and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Traffic Code to create rules for bicycle lanes, including definitions and a requirement that a bicycle lane requiring removal of a parking or travel lane be authorized under the ordinance.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing a new Chapter, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," requiring that the designation of bicycle lanes upon streets be authorized by ordinance, adding definitions and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Traffic Code to create rules for bicycle lanes, including definitions and a requirement that a bicycle lane requiring removal of a parking or travel lane be authorized under the ordinance.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing a new Chapter, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," requiring that the designation of bicycle lanes upon streets be authorized by ordinance, adding definitions and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The ordinance authorizes Whispering Leaves Herb & Sip Shop, LLC to build and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 4615 Woodland Avenue, with four tables and seating for up to eight people while leaving about nine feet of clear sidewalk.
Authorizing Whispering Leaves Herb & Sip Shop, LLC ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 4615 Woodland Avenue ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The ordinance authorizes Whispering Leaves Herb & Sip Shop, LLC to build and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 4615 Woodland Avenue, with four tables and seating for up to eight people while leaving about nine feet of clear sidewalk.
Authorizing Whispering Leaves Herb & Sip Shop, LLC ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 4615 Woodland Avenue ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The ordinance authorizes Whispering Leaves Herb & Sip Shop, LLC to build and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 4615 Woodland Avenue, with four tables and seating for up to eight people while leaving about nine feet of clear sidewalk.
Authorizing Whispering Leaves Herb & Sip Shop, LLC ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 4615 Woodland Avenue ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the University of Pennsylvania to construct, own, and maintain a chain-and-post pedestrian barrier in the median between 33rd and 34th Streets, from Spruce Street to Convention Avenue, with an opening at a designated crossing.
Authorizing the University of Pennsylvania ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain a pedestrian barrier within the right-of-way on the median that divides 33rd Street and 34th Street between Spruce Street and Convention Avenue ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.