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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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April 26, 2007

Council Action2007-04-26
Resolution 070353

Adopted by City Council, this resolution designated the week of April 22, 2007, as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Philadelphia.

Proclaiming The Week of April 22nd 2007 as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week."

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Council Action2007-04-26
Resolution 070353

Adopted by City Council, this resolution designated the week of April 22, 2007, as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Philadelphia.

Proclaiming The Week of April 22nd 2007 as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week."

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Council Action2007-04-26
Resolution 070352

The adopted resolution honors Sherrod Graham, Dwyne Hall, Jerome Plant, and Kyle Young for rescuing an elderly Philadelphia resident from a house fire on April 19, 2007.

Honoring the Bravery of Sherrod Graham, Dwyne Hall, Jerome Plant, And Kyle Young.

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Council Action2007-04-26
Resolution 070352

The adopted resolution honors Sherrod Graham, Dwyne Hall, Jerome Plant, and Kyle Young for rescuing an elderly Philadelphia resident from a house fire on April 19, 2007.

Honoring the Bravery of Sherrod Graham, Dwyne Hall, Jerome Plant, And Kyle Young.

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Council Action2007-04-26
Resolution 070351

This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of the vacant, City-owned property at 6124 Hazel Avenue to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Third and Sixth Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Council Action2007-04-26
Resolution 070351

This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of the vacant, City-owned property at 6124 Hazel Avenue to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Third and Sixth Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Council Action2007-04-26
Resolution 070350

This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of 818 North Preston Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Six Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Council Action2007-04-26
Resolution 070350

This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of 818 North Preston Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Six Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Council Action2007-04-26
Resolution 070349

The adopted resolution recognizes the Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers and its boys’ basketball team for winning the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association’s state championship two consecutive years.

Recognizing and Celebrating the Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers and Its Boys' Basketball Team On Winning the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association's State Championship For An Unprecedented Two Consecutive Years.

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Council Action2007-04-26
Resolution 070349

The adopted resolution recognizes the Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers and its boys’ basketball team for winning the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association’s state championship two consecutive years.

Recognizing and Celebrating the Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers and Its Boys' Basketball Team On Winning the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association's State Championship For An Unprecedented Two Consecutive Years.

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Council Action2007-04-26
Bill 070274

The lapsed bill would have authorized Beech Interplex, Inc.

Authorizing Beech Interplex, Inc., owner of the property located on the southwest corner of 15th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, to install signs on the building located on such property, for purposes of building identification, news broadcasts, entertainment and public service announcements, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2007-04-26
Bill 070237

This enacted ordinance authorizes Liberty Property Trust Philadelphia Limited Partnership IV, owner of the Comcast Center, to place six raised planters along the north sidewalk of John F.

Authorizing Liberty Property Trust Philadelphia Limited Partnership IV, Eight Penn Center, Suite 1100, 1628 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19103, owner of the Comcast Center at 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19103, for the placement of raised planters on John F. Kennedy Boulevard and the installation of stainless steel security bollards on Arch Street and N. 17th Street adjacent to the Comcast Center, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2007-04-26
Bill 070235

This enacted bill authorizes changes to City Plan No.

Authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 63 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Carlton Street from Twentieth Street eastwardly approximately 98'4" to a dead-end, by striking and abandoning certain rights-of-way for public utility purposes lying in the beds of former Carlton Street and former Uber Street, by striking and abandoning a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes, water main purposes and public utility purposes lying in the bed of former Wood Street, by relocating a certain portion of the curbline on Vine Street 8' in a southerly direction and by relocating a certain portion of the curbline on 20th Street 7' in a westerly direction, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2007-04-26
Bill 070231

This enacted bill authorizes the East Falls Development Corporation to install a gateway entrance sign for the East Falls community at its property on Midvale Avenue.

Authorizing East Falls Development Corporation, 3654 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129, owner of the property at 3800 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129, for the installation of a gateway entrance sign for the East Falls community, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2007-04-26
Bill 070227

This enacted measure amended Philadelphia’s rules for sidewalk vendors in Center City to prohibit vending within 15 feet of any means of egress from a building.

Amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by prohibiting vendors from within 15 feet of any emergency egress, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2007-04-26
Bill 070226

The enacted ordinance authorizes Kevin Alsbrook, owner of Bazini’s Café, to keep and use an existing deck that extends onto the public sidewalks of Lindley and Ogontz Avenues for the café’s outdoor seating.

Authorizing Kevin Alsbrook, 400 Gypsy Lane, Apartment 735, Philadelphia, PA 19129, owner of Bazini's Café and the property at 1800 Lindley Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141, his successors and assigns, to legalize an existing deck encroachment, which partially encroaches onto the public sidewalks of Lindley and Ogontz Avenues, for use as accessory outdoor seating for Bazini's Café.

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Council Action2007-04-26
Bill 070225

The enacted ordinance authorizes and directs the City to revise the City Plan and vacate the legally opened portion of Belgrade Street between Butler Street and Wheatsheaf Lane.

Authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 187 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally opened portion of Belgrade Street from Butler Street to Wheatsheaf Lane, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2007-04-26
Bill 070224

This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to revise the official lines and grades to place Edgemont Street on the City Plan from Juniata Street to Berkshire Street, about 235 feet northwest of Salmon Street.

Authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 305 by placing on the City Plan Edgemont Street from Juniata Street to Berkshire Street, at the distance of approximately 235' northwest of Salmon Street, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of Edgemont Street.

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