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 June 11, 2009 meeting.
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The enacted amendment to Philadelphia’s zoning code prohibits a special exception, variance, Special Use Permit, or certificate granted for one parcel from being transferred to another parcel.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to prohibit the transfer of special approvals provided by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted amendment to Philadelphia’s zoning code prohibits a special exception, variance, Special Use Permit, or certificate granted for one parcel from being transferred to another parcel.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to prohibit the transfer of special approvals provided by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance creates the Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District, covering the area from Allegheny Avenue to Oregon Avenue between the Delaware River and Interstate 95.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new Section 14-1636, entitled "Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District," and by amending Section 14-102, entitled "Definitions," under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance creates the Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District, covering the area from Allegheny Avenue to Oregon Avenue between the Delaware River and Interstate 95.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new Section 14-1636, entitled "Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District," and by amending Section 14-102, entitled "Definitions," under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance creates the Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District, covering the area from Allegheny Avenue to Oregon Avenue between the Delaware River and Interstate 95.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new Section 14-1636, entitled "Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District," and by amending Section 14-102, entitled "Definitions," under certain terms and conditions.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas of land bounded by Berks Street, the Delaware River, Market Street, and Interstate 95.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Berks Street, Delaware River, Market Street and Interstate 95.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s rules for regular and construction dumpsters, requiring licenses and identification medallions, setting rules for placement, maintenance, servicing, and collection, and restricting some public-right-of-way locations.
Amending the provisions of The Philadelphia Code regulating dumpsters; in particular, repealing and reenacting the provisions of Section 10-722, entitled "Use of Dumpsters"; amending Section 9-604, entitled "Refuse Collection," to provide that persons licensed under that Section who own, rent or control dumpsters shall comply with all provisions of the new Section 10-722, and making compliance with such provisions a condition of the Garbage Collection License, the Waste Collection License, and the Recyclable Material Collection License, a condition that may be enforced by license revocation; amending the enforcement and penalty provision of Sections 10-718 and 10-719 relating to fines, penalties, and forfeitures for violations of the new Section 10-722; and amending Section 11-605, entitled "Construction Materials," to revise the provisions regulating construction dumpsters and Section 11-609, entitled "Administrative Provisions," to increase the fines for violations of Section 11-605;...
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s rules for regular and construction dumpsters, requiring licenses and identification medallions, setting rules for placement, maintenance, servicing, and collection, and restricting some public-right-of-way locations.
Amending the provisions of The Philadelphia Code regulating dumpsters; in particular, repealing and reenacting the provisions of Section 10-722, entitled "Use of Dumpsters"; amending Section 9-604, entitled "Refuse Collection," to provide that persons licensed under that Section who own, rent or control dumpsters shall comply with all provisions of the new Section 10-722, and making compliance with such provisions a condition of the Garbage Collection License, the Waste Collection License, and the Recyclable Material Collection License, a condition that may be enforced by license revocation; amending the enforcement and penalty provision of Sections 10-718 and 10-719 relating to fines, penalties, and forfeitures for violations of the new Section 10-722; and amending Section 11-605, entitled "Construction Materials," to revise the provisions regulating construction dumpsters and Section 11-609, entitled "Administrative Provisions," to increase the fines for violations of Section 11-605;...
ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s rules for regular and construction dumpsters, requiring licenses and identification medallions, setting rules for placement, maintenance, servicing, and collection, and restricting some public-right-of-way locations.
Amending the provisions of The Philadelphia Code regulating dumpsters; in particular, repealing and reenacting the provisions of Section 10-722, entitled "Use of Dumpsters"; amending Section 9-604, entitled "Refuse Collection," to provide that persons licensed under that Section who own, rent or control dumpsters shall comply with all provisions of the new Section 10-722, and making compliance with such provisions a condition of the Garbage Collection License, the Waste Collection License, and the Recyclable Material Collection License, a condition that may be enforced by license revocation; amending the enforcement and penalty provision of Sections 10-718 and 10-719 relating to fines, penalties, and forfeitures for violations of the new Section 10-722; and amending Section 11-605, entitled "Construction Materials," to revise the provisions regulating construction dumpsters and Section 11-609, entitled "Administrative Provisions," to increase the fines for violations of Section 11-605;...
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure increases the annual license fees for private garbage collection, private waste collection, and recyclable material collection licenses in Philadelphia.
Amending Section 9-604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse Collection," by increasing the annual license fee for the various licenses required by that Section, including the Private Garbage Collection License, the Waste Collection License, and the Recyclable Material Collection License, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The Fotteral Square Playground, located between 11th Street, York Street, 12th Street, and Cumberland Street, has been renamed and designated as the "James Young Memorial Playground." The enacted bill changes the official name of this playground.
Renaming and designating the Fotteral Square Playground as the "James Young Memorial Playground."
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Department of Public Property to enter into an agreement with the School District of Philadelphia for access to the City’s 800 MHz public safety radio system.
Authorizing the Department of Public Property of the City of Philadelphia to enter into an agreement with The School District of Philadelphia for: School District use of the City's 800 MHz public safety radio communications system; provision of radios and equipment to the School District for use of such system; and assignment and co-licensing by the School District to the City of certain federal licenses for use of the 800 MHz spectrum; all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Department of Public Property to enter into an agreement with the School District of Philadelphia for access to the City’s 800 MHz public safety radio system.
Authorizing the Department of Public Property of the City of Philadelphia to enter into an agreement with The School District of Philadelphia for: School District use of the City's 800 MHz public safety radio communications system; provision of radios and equipment to the School District for use of such system; and assignment and co-licensing by the School District to the City of certain federal licenses for use of the 800 MHz spectrum; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Department of Public Property to enter into an agreement with the School District of Philadelphia for access to the City’s 800 MHz public safety radio system.
Authorizing the Department of Public Property of the City of Philadelphia to enter into an agreement with The School District of Philadelphia for: School District use of the City's 800 MHz public safety radio communications system; provision of radios and equipment to the School District for use of such system; and assignment and co-licensing by the School District to the City of certain federal licenses for use of the 800 MHz spectrum; all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This failed proposal would have required supermarkets and pharmacies in Philadelphia to provide only recyclable paper, compostable plastic, or reusable checkout bags.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by adding a new Section 9-614, entitled "Mandatory Use of Recyclable and Compostable Checkout Bags," all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This failed proposal would have required supermarkets and pharmacies in Philadelphia to provide only recyclable paper, compostable plastic, or reusable checkout bags.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by adding a new Section 9-614, entitled "Mandatory Use of Recyclable and Compostable Checkout Bags," all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This failed proposal would have required supermarkets and pharmacies in Philadelphia to provide only recyclable paper, compostable plastic, or reusable checkout bags.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by adding a new Section 9-614, entitled "Mandatory Use of Recyclable and Compostable Checkout Bags," all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Enacted legislation adds special zoning and land-use controls for the City Avenue Regional Center and City Avenue Village Center districts.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adopting a new Section, entitled "City Avenue Regional Center and City Avenue Village Center Special District Controls," under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.