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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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Council actions

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

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Meeting date

April 16, 2009

Unanimous2009-04-16
Bill 090294

The enacted bill changes the approval process for plans establishing or amending Commercial Entertainment Districts: the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, rather than City Council, approves the plans, and a plan is deemed approved if the Commission does not act within 45 days.

Amending Chapter 14-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Entertainment District," by amending Section 14-403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procedures for the Establishment of a Commercial Entertainment District," by amending the procedure by which a Plan of Development is approved or amended; and amending Section 14-409, entitled "Off-Street Loading," by adding provision relating to proposed projects in the Center City area, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2009-04-16
Bill 090293

This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s Business Privilege Tax rules to provide a tax credit for businesses whose net income fell by at least 10% because of a public works project.

Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by providing tax relief for taxpayers whose businesses have been affected by public works projects, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2009-04-16
Bill 090292

This enacted ordinance expands Philadelphia’s definitions of “City Work” and “Non-professional Service Contracts” to include certain subcontracts for services such as landscaping, custodial work, security, demolition, snow removal, and building maintenance.

Amending Section 17-107 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contractors: Labor-Management Relationships," by amending the definitions of "City Work" and "Service Contracts" to include certain subcontracts for non-professional services, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2009-04-16
Bill 090291

This enacted bill establishes a no-parking regulation on the eastern side of the 5200 block of Marshall Street, between Fisher Avenue and Duncannon Avenue.

Establishing a no parking regulation on the 5200 block of Marshall street, from Fisher avenue to Duncannon avenue, on the eastern side.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2009-04-16
Bill 090290

The enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City street plan near Hartranft Street, Penrose Avenue, and Twenty-Second Street, including vacating part of Hartranft Street, changing the traffic island and curblines, and creating drainage and utility rights-of-way.

Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 46-S within an area bounded by Twenty-Sixth Street, the Schuylkill Expressway, and Penrose Avenue by placing on the City Plan three rights-of-way for drainage purposes; striking from the City Plan and vacating a portion of Hartranft Street between Twenty-Second Street and Penrose Avenue; authorizing the acquisition from the DRPA and subsequent conveyance to the abutting property owner of the bed of the portion of Hartranft Street being stricken; reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various purposes within the lines of the portion of Hartranft Street being stricken; authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the rights-of-way placed on the City Plan by authority of this Ordinance; and relocating the curblines of the existing traffic island at the intersection of Hartranft Street, Penrose Avenue, and Twenty-Second Street; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced (By Request) and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2009-04-16
Bill 090289

The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire ownership or other interests in specified parcels along the former Kensington and Tacony Railroad right-of-way, the K & T Trail, and the Delaware River.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the K & T Trail, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2009-04-16
Bill 090288

The enacted bill authorizes the Commerce Director to apply for up to $1 million from Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development through its Main Street Program to support streetscape improvements along the Lancaster Avenue Commercial Corridor from 38th to 63rd Streets.

Authorizing the Commerce Director to file an application with the Commonwealth's Department of Community and Economic Development under the Main Street Program in an aggregate amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) to assist in the revitalization of the Lancaster Avenue Commercial Corridor; and authorizing the City to enter into one or more agreements with DCED in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Meeting date

April 2, 2009

Unanimous2009-04-02
Resolution 090277

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and commending the Ben Franklin Coin Club of Philadelphia on its 50th anniversary.

Honoring and commending The Ben Franklin Coin Club of Philadelphia on the occasion of its 50TH Anniversary.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2009-04-02
Resolution 090276

The adopted resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia’s Percent for Art programs, which dedicate a share of certain construction costs to fine arts and public art.

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Percent for Art Programs.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2009-04-02
Resolution 090275

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and celebrating the Providence Center’s 15th anniversary.

Recognizing and Celebrating the Providence Center on the Occasion of its 15th Anniversary.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2009-04-02
Resolution 090274

The adopted resolution recognizes May 3 through May 9, 2009, as Correctional Employees Week in Philadelphia.

Recognizing May 3rd thru May 9th 2009 as Correctional Employees Week.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2009-04-02
Resolution 090273

This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer ownership of 1519 South Stanley Street, a City-owned property in the 36th Ward, 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 Thirty-sixth 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.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2009-04-02
Resolution 090272

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated during its first annual Delta Day in City Council.

Recognizing and Acknowledging Delta Sigma Theta Sorority on the Occasion of the Annual Delta Day in Philadelphia City Council.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2009-04-02
Resolution 090271

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing the life and accomplishments of historian and scholar John Hope Franklin.

Honoring and Recognizing the Life and Accomplishments of Historian and Scholar John Hope Franklin.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2009-04-02
Resolution 090270

Adopted, this resolution recognizes and congratulates Independence Charter School for receiving The Goldman Sachs Foundation Prize for Excellence in International Education.

Recognizing and congratulating Independence Charter School on the occasion of receiving The Goldman Sachs Foundation Prize for Excellence in International Education.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2009-04-02
Resolution 090269

The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Environment and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs committees to hold joint public hearings on whether sustainable irrigation systems could be installed beneath City recreation fields.

Authorizing City Council's Committees on the Environment and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold joint public hearings to investigate the feasibility of installing sustainable irrigation systems beneath City recreation fields to improve the condition, reduce maintenance and associated costs, and extend the lifespan of the fields.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2009-04-02
Bill 090268

The enacted bill authorizes the City to lease the Lincoln Financial Mural Arts Center at the Thomas Eakins House, 1729 Mt.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City to enter into an agreement to lease the Lincoln Financial Mural Arts Center at the Thomas Eakins House located at 1729 Mt. Vernon Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") for further sublease by PAID to the Mural Arts Advocates, for use by the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2009-04-02
Bill 090268

The enacted bill authorizes the City to lease the Lincoln Financial Mural Arts Center at the Thomas Eakins House, 1729 Mt.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City to enter into an agreement to lease the Lincoln Financial Mural Arts Center at the Thomas Eakins House located at 1729 Mt. Vernon Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") for further sublease by PAID to the Mural Arts Advocates, for use by the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.