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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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Meeting date

May 8, 2013

Council Action2013-05-08
Bill 130137-A

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Thompson Street, 9th Street, Girard Avenue, and Hutchinson Street; the specific designation changes are shown on zoning maps referenced in the ordinance.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Thompson Street, 9th Street, Girard Avenue and Hutchinson Street and by amending Section 14-803 of the Zoning Code, entitled "Motor Vehicle Parking Standards," and by amending Section 14-904, entitled "Signs," exclusively with regard to the area bounded by Thompson Street, 9th Street, Girard Avenue and Hutchinson Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

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Council Action2013-05-08
Bill 130083

This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to add a sewer and drainage right-of-way to City Plan No.

Authorizing the plotting upon a portion of City Plan No. 271 of a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes extending from the westerly side of Front Street, north of Callowhill Street, westwardly to the Delaware Expressway, and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

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Council Action2013-05-08
Bill 130079

This enacted bill authorizes 39th and Sansom Streets Corporation, operating as Cavanaugh's Leprechaun, to build and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 119 S.

Authorizing 39th and Sansom Streets Corporation t/a Cavanaugh's Leprechaun to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 119 S. 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

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Meeting date

May 3, 2013

Meeting date

May 2, 2013

Council Action2013-05-02
COMMUNICATION 130370

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

Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1703-1705 Cecil B. Moore avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Jong Lim Kim Do and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.

READ

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Council Action2013-05-02
COMMUNICATION 130369

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

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 121038, 130135, 130136 and 130162, which were passed by Council on April 18, 2013, were signed by the Mayor on April 30, 2013.

READ

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Council Action2013-05-02
COMMUNICATION 130376

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

Transmitting a bill authorizing Jerry's Bar to construct, own and maintain an open air sidewalk café at 129 W. Laurel Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.

READ

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Council Action2013-05-02
COMMUNICATION 130375

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

Transmitting a bill authorizing Girard Leopard Café LLC, dba Bubba's Texas BBQ, to construct, own and maintain an open air sidewalk café at 19-21 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.

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Council Action2013-05-02
COMMUNICATION 130374

This communication describes a proposal to add a two-foot-wide area along the south side of Pearl Street, between Tenth Street and a point about 138 feet west, for public pedestrian use.

Authorizing the plotting upon a portion of City Plan No. 58 of a two feet wide area for public pedestrian use extending along the southerly side of Pearl Street, from Tenth Street to a point approximately one-hundred thirty-eight feet westwardly therefrom, and the relocation of the curblines of Pearl Street, from Tenth Street to a point approximately one-hundred thirty-eight feet westwardly therefrom, so as to widen the cartway of said Pearl Street, and authorizing the acceptance of the grant to the City of the said area for public pedestrian use, all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.

READ

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Council Action2013-05-02
COMMUNICATION 130373

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

Transmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Water Street from Race Street to its terminus southwardly therefrom and placing on the City Plan a right of way for various utility purposes such as may be necessary within the lines of the said Water Street being stricken, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.

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Council Action2013-05-02
COMMUNICATION 130372

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

Transmitting a bill authorizing Sabrina's Café to construct, own and maintain an open air sidewalk café at 908-912 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.

READ

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Council Action2013-05-02
COMMUNICATION 130371

This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority redevelopment contract for 3516 North Water Street in the Fairhill and St.

Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Fairhill and St. Hugh Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 3516 North Water street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Hector M. Diaz, Sr. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.

READ

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Council Action2013-05-02
Resolution 130368

This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee of the Whole to issue a subpoena requiring the Administration to provide the methods and sample data used to assess real property under the citywide Actual Value Initiative.

Authorizing Council's Committee of the Whole to compel the Administration through the issuance of a subpoena as authorized under Section 2-401 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide the methodology and sample sets used in performing assessments of real property that are being used as part of the citywide Actual Value Initiative such that the information is reproducible.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2013-05-02
Resolution 130367

This adopted resolution recognized Sunday, May 5, 2013, as Ilona Grover Day.

Recognizing Sunday, May 5, 2013 as Ilona Grover Day in appreciation of her twenty-four years of service to the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2013-05-02
Resolution 130366

This adopted resolution recognizes and celebrates the 43rd Annual Mt.

Recognizing and Celebrating the 43rd Annual Mt. Airy Day.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2013-05-02
Resolution 130365

The adopted resolution congratulates Center in the Park on its 45th anniversary.

Honoring Center in the Park on its 45th Anniversary and recognizing its efforts to enhance the health and wellness of local older adults.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2013-05-02
Resolution 130364

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of Old St.

Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of Old St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Philadelphia's oldest Catholic Church in continuous service.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2013-05-02
Resolution 130361

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution congratulating and honoring the Julia R.

Congratulating and Honoring the Julia R. Masterman Middle School Chess Team on winning the 2013 United States Chess Federation's Kindergarten-Through- 8th Grade National Championship.

ADOPTED

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