Council actions
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
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the May 15, 2003 meeting.
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This enacted ordinance requires stop signs to be placed and maintained on Second Street at the intersection of Poplar Street, consistent with PennDOT regulations.
Authorizing the installation of stop signs on Second Street at the intersection of Poplar Street.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure amended Philadelphia’s zoning code by expanding the boundaries of the Old City Residential Area Special District.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by amending Section 14-1610, entitled "Old City Residential Area Special District Controls," by extending the boundaries of the area subject to special controls and by specifying uses not prohibited in this area, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure amended Philadelphia’s zoning code by expanding the boundaries of the Old City Residential Area Special District.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by amending Section 14-1610, entitled "Old City Residential Area Special District Controls," by extending the boundaries of the area subject to special controls and by specifying uses not prohibited in this area, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance establishes westbound one-way traffic on Haddington Lane between Fifty-Ninth Street and Felton Street.
Regulating the direction of the movement of traffic on Haddington lane, from Fifty-Ninth street to Felton street.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance establishes westbound one-way traffic on Haddington Lane between Fifty-Ninth Street and Felton Street.
Regulating the direction of the movement of traffic on Haddington lane, from Fifty-Ninth street to Felton street.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended an earlier authorization for Edward Flippen, owner of 5651 Lansdowne Avenue, to construct and maintain a one-story building addition over the east footway of Fifty-seventh Street.
Amending Section 4 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 010381) approved June 14, 2001, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing Edward Flippen, owner of the property located at 5651 Lansdowne avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, to construct, use and maintain a one (1) story building addition on and over the east footway of Fifty-seventh street adjacent to the property 5651 Lansdowne avenue, all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the authorization conditions therein.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended an earlier authorization for Edward Flippen, owner of 5651 Lansdowne Avenue, to construct and maintain a one-story building addition over the east footway of Fifty-seventh Street.
Amending Section 4 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 010381) approved June 14, 2001, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing Edward Flippen, owner of the property located at 5651 Lansdowne avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, to construct, use and maintain a one (1) story building addition on and over the east footway of Fifty-seventh street adjacent to the property 5651 Lansdowne avenue, all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the authorization conditions therein.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have put a proposed amendment to Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter before voters on November 4, 2003.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Section 8-200 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, by permitting the use of electronic submissions to improve the bidding process, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have put a proposed amendment to Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter before voters on November 4, 2003.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Section 8-200 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, by permitting the use of electronic submissions to improve the bidding process, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed Philadelphia zoning rules to require a Zoning Board of Adjustment certificate before a new commercial or retail building larger than 180,000 square feet could be used for those purposes.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new section requiring a Zoning Board of Adjustment Certificate for any new construction of a commercial or retail building of a certain size; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed Philadelphia zoning rules to require a Zoning Board of Adjustment certificate before a new commercial or retail building larger than 180,000 square feet could be used for those purposes.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new section requiring a Zoning Board of Adjustment Certificate for any new construction of a commercial or retail building of a certain size; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Board of Surveyors to revise the mapped curb and house lines of Delaware Avenue between Tioga Street and Wheatsheaf Lane so they more closely match existing conditions.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 197 by narrowing Delaware Avenue, from Tioga Street to Wheatsheaf Lane, to conform more closely with existing as-built conditions and, if necessary, reserving and placing on the City Plan a certain right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Board of Surveyors to revise the mapped curb and house lines of Delaware Avenue between Tioga Street and Wheatsheaf Lane so they more closely match existing conditions.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 197 by narrowing Delaware Avenue, from Tioga Street to Wheatsheaf Lane, to conform more closely with existing as-built conditions and, if necessary, reserving and placing on the City Plan a certain right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed when refuse could be placed on the sidewalk for collection.
Amending Section 10-717 of Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Source Separation, Collection, and Disposal of Refuse" to provide for the allowable times for setting out refuse for collection; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed when refuse could be placed on the sidewalk for collection.
Amending Section 10-717 of Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Source Separation, Collection, and Disposal of Refuse" to provide for the allowable times for setting out refuse for collection; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to acquire about 9.3 acres associated with the Kensington & Tacony Industrial Track from Consolidated Rail Corporation, plus the approximately 21.63-acre Frankford Arsenal Boat Ramp property and about 2.09 acres of Tacony Boat Ramp properties from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire from the Consolidated Rail Corporation all of its right, title and interest, if any, in and to certain real property comprised of parcels of real estate, also known as part of the Kensington & Tacony Industrial Track; and to acquire from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting by and through the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, all of its right, title and interest, if any, in and to certain parcels of real estate known as the Frankford Arsenal Boat Ramp property and the Tacony Boat Ramp properties; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to acquire about 9.3 acres associated with the Kensington & Tacony Industrial Track from Consolidated Rail Corporation, plus the approximately 21.63-acre Frankford Arsenal Boat Ramp property and about 2.09 acres of Tacony Boat Ramp properties from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire from the Consolidated Rail Corporation all of its right, title and interest, if any, in and to certain real property comprised of parcels of real estate, also known as part of the Kensington & Tacony Industrial Track; and to acquire from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting by and through the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, all of its right, title and interest, if any, in and to certain parcels of real estate known as the Frankford Arsenal Boat Ramp property and the Tacony Boat Ramp properties; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance grants Coleman Properties permission to construct, maintain, operate, replace, and remove telecommunications ductwork beneath the Delaware River and Frankford Creek Channel, along with aerial telecommunications facilities near public rights-of-way and City streets.
Granting permission to Coleman Properties, a Pennsylvania partnership, its successors and assigns to construct, maintain and operate, replace, and remove a ductbank for telecommunications purposes under the Delaware River and the Frankford Creek Channel and aerial facilities for telecommunications purposes along, over, in and under the public rights-of-way, City streets and Frankford Creek Channel; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.