Bill 030485
Naming the playground currently designated as the "Rhawnhurst Memorial Playground," located at 8101 Bustleton Avenue, and bounded by 2100 Solly Avenue, 8100 Eastwood Street, and 2200 Stanwood Street as the "George C. Pelbano Playground."
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“…s having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill being called for consideration is Bill No. 030485. THE”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, October 9, 2003 · Oct 9, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
“…ee simple title to five parcels of City-owned land with the buildings and improvements thereof; And Bill No. 030485, entitled an ordinance naming the playground currently designated as Rhawnhurst Memorial Playground as the George C. Pelbano Playground; And Bill No. 030486, entitled an ordinance naming the park currently designated as Northwood Park as the Joseph Colligan Park; And Bill No. 030556, entitled an ordinan…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 2, 2003 · Oct 2, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
“And Bill No. 030485, an ordinance naming the playground currently designated as Rhawnhurst Memorial Playground, located 8101 Bustleton Avenue, as the George C. Pelbano Playground.”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 2, 2003 · Oct 2, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Jun 12, 2003Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 12, 2003Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Mariano that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.
- Oct 1, 2003HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
- Oct 1, 2003REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
- Oct 1, 2003HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
- Oct 2, 2003ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 2, 2003SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Kenney that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.
- Oct 2, 2003ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 9, 2003READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 9, 2003PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Oct 23, 2003SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Naming the playground currently designated as the "Rhawnhurst Memorial Playground," located at 8101 Bustleton Avenue, and bounded by 2100 Solly Avenue, 8100 Eastwood Street, and 2200 Stanwood Street as the "George C. Pelbano Playground." ..Body WHEREAS, George Pelbano was born on April 24, 1931 and died on May 13, 2003; and WHEREAS, George Pelbano exemplified the qualities most in need in today's world. He was a loving husband for 52 years, a devoted father of six children and grandfather of 18 and great grandfather of 4 children in addition to serving his union and his neighbors; and WHEREAS, George C. Pelbano was the President of Rhawnhurst Athletic Association and served on the board of directors of Rhawnhurst Athletic Association for many years; and WHEREAS, George was actively engaged in the affairs of the athletic association including, but not limited to, working on the banquet and ad book committees, serving as the baseball and football commissioner and bringing girls sports to Rhawnhurst; and WHEREAS, George believed in the old P.A.L. slogan "it is better to build boys, than to mend men"; now therefore THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The building situated in "Rhawnhurst Memorial Playground," located at 8101 Bustleton Avenue is hereby designated as the "George C. Pelbano Playground." SECTION 2. Any Ordinance inconsistent herewith is hereby repealed. ..End