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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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March 29, 2007

Council Action2007-03-29
COMMUNICATION 070253

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a bill 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 Action2007-03-29
COMMUNICATION 070252

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a bill authorizing Northern Star Developments LLC, 5 Eiker Road, Cranberry, NJ, 08512, owner of the property at 1617 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122, to construct, own and maintain multi-level bays and balconies as part of the Oxford Mews residential development project, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2007-03-29
COMMUNICATION 070251

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Transmitting a bill authorizing Rimas Properties, 11-15 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129, owner of the property at 1352 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, to construct, own and maintain a raised plaza encroachment on the south public sidewalk of South Street to provide ingress and egress to retail tenant spaces and to comply with the property accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2007-03-29
COMMUNICATION 070250

This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning Liberty Property Trust Philadelphia Limited Partnership IV, the owner of the Comcast Center.

Transmitting a bill 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 Action2007-03-29
COMMUNICATION 070249

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Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Secretary of Housing, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to file an application and, if the application is accepted, to execute a contract to obtain a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, for funding community revitalization efforts in neighborhoods abutting the Delaware River.

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Council Action2007-03-29
COMMUNICATION 070248

This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning the redevelopment and urban renewal of five parcels in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by parcel numbers and street addresses.

Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 603, 604, 605, 606 & 607 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 603 as 1503-1541 North Eighth street including 728-732 West Oxford street & 1502-1506, 1510 & 1518 North Perth street, for Parcel No. 604 as 1500-1550 North Franklin street including 723-727 Jefferson street, 726 West Oxford street & 1505-1507 Perth street, for Parcel No. 605 as 605 West Norris street, for Parcel No. 606 as 625 West Norris street and for Parcel No. 607 as 631 West Norris street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Pradera Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied b...

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Council Action2007-03-29
COMMUNICATION 070247

This communication, placed on file, returns Bill No.

March 29, 2007 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning herewith Bill No. 070112 which would put before the voters a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter to prohibit City Council from taking any action that would permit licensed gaming within 1500 feet of a residentially zoned district, an Institutional Development District or certain residentially-related and other specified uses and prohibit the Department of Licenses and Inspection from issuing any license or permit authorizing licensed gaming within such areas. If enacted, the Charter Change Referendum would effectively prohibit licensed gaming on the two sites selected by the Gaming Control Board (GCB) or at any location in Philadelphia where gaming is economically viable. The City undertook an unprecedented public process. Supporters of the proposed Charter amendment argue the residents of Philadelphia deserve to be heard on the issue of gaming. They have been....

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Council Action2007-03-29
COMMUNICATION 070246

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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 070016-A and 070051, which was passed by Council on March 15, 2007, was signed by the Mayor on March 28, 2007.

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Council Action2007-03-29
Resolution 070245

This adopted resolution approves a redevelopment contract and related property-disposition rules for five parcels in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, covering properties on North Eighth, North Franklin, West Oxford, North Perth, Jefferson, and West Norris Streets.

Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 603, 604, 605, 606 & 607 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 603 as 1503-1541 North Eighth street including 728-732 West Oxford street & 1502-1506, 1510 & 1518 North Perth street, for Parcel No. 604 as 1500-1550 North Franklin street including 723-727 Jefferson street, 726 West Oxford street & 1505-1507 Perth street, for Parcel No. 605 as 605 West Norris street, for Parcel No. 606 as 625 West Norris street and for Parcel No. 607 as 631 West Norris street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Pradera Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.

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Council Action2007-03-29
Resolution 070245

This adopted resolution approves a redevelopment contract and related property-disposition rules for five parcels in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, covering properties on North Eighth, North Franklin, West Oxford, North Perth, Jefferson, and West Norris Streets.

Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 603, 604, 605, 606 & 607 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 603 as 1503-1541 North Eighth street including 728-732 West Oxford street & 1502-1506, 1510 & 1518 North Perth street, for Parcel No. 604 as 1500-1550 North Franklin street including 723-727 Jefferson street, 726 West Oxford street & 1505-1507 Perth street, for Parcel No. 605 as 605 West Norris street, for Parcel No. 606 as 625 West Norris street and for Parcel No. 607 as 631 West Norris street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Pradera Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.

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Council Action2007-03-29
Resolution 070244

The adopted resolution urges Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to enact Senate Bills 167 and 171, which would support grandparents and other relatives caring for children whose parents cannot or will not care for them.

Urging the members of the General Assembly to enact Senate Bill Nos. 167 and 171 in support of State Senator Anthony Williams and Senator Rafael Musto for their leadership role on kinship care.

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Council Action2007-03-29
Resolution 070244

The adopted resolution urges Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to enact Senate Bills 167 and 171, which would support grandparents and other relatives caring for children whose parents cannot or will not care for them.

Urging the members of the General Assembly to enact Senate Bill Nos. 167 and 171 in support of State Senator Anthony Williams and Senator Rafael Musto for their leadership role on kinship care.

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Council Action2007-03-29
Resolution 070243

The adopted resolution honors and recognizes Alan K.

Honoring and recognizing the Honorable Alan K. Silberstein on the occasion of his retirement.

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Council Action2007-03-29
Resolution 070243

The adopted resolution honors and recognizes Alan K.

Honoring and recognizing the Honorable Alan K. Silberstein on the occasion of his retirement.

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Council Action2007-03-29
Resolution 070242

Adopted, this resolution recognizes, honors, celebrates, and thanks George Edward “Butch” Ballard for his contributions to jazz music in Philadelphia and nationally.

Recognizing, honoring, celebrating, and thanking George Edward "Butch" Ballard for his outstanding contribution to jazz music both in Philadelphia and nationally.

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Council Action2007-03-29
Resolution 070242

Adopted, this resolution recognizes, honors, celebrates, and thanks George Edward “Butch” Ballard for his contributions to jazz music in Philadelphia and nationally.

Recognizing, honoring, celebrating, and thanking George Edward "Butch" Ballard for his outstanding contribution to jazz music both in Philadelphia and nationally.

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Council Action2007-03-29
Resolution 070241

The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Secretary of Housing or designee to apply for a $3,651,500 grant from Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Authorizing the Secretary of Housing, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to file an application and, if the application is accepted, to execute a contract to obtain a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, for funding community revitalization efforts in neighborhoods abutting the Delaware River.

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Council Action2007-03-29
Resolution 070241

The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Secretary of Housing or designee to apply for a $3,651,500 grant from Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Authorizing the Secretary of Housing, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to file an application and, if the application is accepted, to execute a contract to obtain a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, for funding community revitalization efforts in neighborhoods abutting the Delaware River.

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