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 3, 2012 meeting.
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This enacted ordinance revises the City Plan near Ridge Avenue and Walnut Lane by creating Kingsley Court with a cul-de-sac, removing certain portions of Kingsley Street and Markle Street from the plan, and vacating the legally open portion of Kingsley Street described in the ordinance.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 228 by placing on the City Plan Kingsley Court from Ridge Avenue, southeast of Walnut Lane, northeastwardly to a cul-de-sac turnaround, striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Kingsley Street from a point approximately one-hundred seventy-one feet northwest of Houghton Street to Ridge Avenue, striking from the City Plan Markle Street from a point approximately one-hundred eighty feet northwest of Houghton Street to a point approximately three-hundred forty feet further northwestwardly therefrom, and placing on the City Plan two rights-of-way for various utility purposes, extending from the proposed cul-de-sac turnaround of Kingsley Court to the proposed termini of Houghton Street and Markle Street and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed of Kingsley Court.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Board of Surveyors to change the planned grades of Cross Street between Gates Street and Hermitage Street, and Gates Street between Silverwood Street and Cross Street.
Authorizing and directing the revision of a portion of City Plan No. 231 by changing the grades of Cross Street from Gates Street to Hermitage Street and Gates Street from Silverwood Street to Cross Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes paving Cross Street from Gates Street to Hermitage Street and Gates Street from Silverwood Street to Cross Street, work required for new residential development.
Authorizing the paving of Cross Street from Gates Street to Hermitage Street and Gates Street from Silverwood Street to Cross Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill approves the sixth amendment to the redevelopment and urban renewal plans for the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, covering an area generally bounded by Lehigh Avenue, Delaware Avenue and I-95, Laurel Street, Front Street, and Kensington Avenue.
Approving the sixth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the New Kensington - Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by the rear property lines on the northerly side of Lehigh avenue on the north, the centerline of Delaware avenue and I-95 on the east, the southerly side of Laurel street on the south and the rear property lines on the westerly side of Front street and Kensington avenue on the west, including the sixth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the second amendment to the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately one (1) property for residential and related uses and one (1) property for commercial and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted amendment to Philadelphia’s farmers’ market rules permits farmers’ markets in the southwest quadrant of Norris Square Park and on the south-side sidewalk of Lehigh Avenue between North Lawrence Street and 4th Street.
Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding as permissible locations the southwest quadrant of Norris Square Park (the area of land bounded by west Susquehanna Avenue, north Howard Street, Diamond Street and north Hancock Street), and the sidewalk of the south side of Lehigh Avenue between North Lawrence Street and 4th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance approves the eleventh amendment to the Grays Ferry Urban Renewal Area plan.
Amending an Ordinance approved December 15, 1969, as amended, which approved the redevelopment proposal, the urban renewal plan and the relocation plan of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of Grays Ferry Urban Renewal Area, by approving the eleventh amendment of the redevelopment proposal and the urban renewal plan, which provide, inter alia, for certain changes, namely: the acquisition of approximately two (2) additional properties, the expansion of the boundaries of the urban renewal area beginning at the northwest corner of 25th and Wharton Streets, thence heading north to Washington Avenue, thence heading west to Grays Ferry Avenue, thence heading southwest to 28th Street, thence heading south to Oakford Street, thence heading east to 27th Street, thence heading south to Wharton Street, thence heading east to northwest corner of 25th and Wharton Streets; all as contained in the eleventh amendment of the redevelopment proposal and the elev...
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance approved up to $90.941 million for Philadelphia Gas Works’ Fiscal Year 2013 capital projects and authorized spending during the fiscal year, subject to conditions and limits.
Approving the Fiscal Year 2013 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2014 through 2018.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia enacted rules for the operation and use of electric security fences; the rules do not apply to fences mainly used to contain livestock or zoo animals.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," and related provisions of The Philadelphia Code pertinent to electric fences, to provide for the operation and regulation of electric fences, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Traffic Code to create rules for bicycle lanes, including definitions and a requirement that a bicycle lane requiring removal of a parking or travel lane be authorized under the ordinance.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing a new Chapter, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," requiring that the designation of bicycle lanes upon streets be authorized by ordinance, adding definitions and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill approves the fourteenth amendment to the redevelopment and urban renewal plans for the Cecil B.
Approving the fourteenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Fifteenth street on the east, Jefferson street on the south, Nineteenth street on the west and Montgomery avenue on the north, including the fourteenth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the ninth amendment to the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately one (1) property for residential, commercial and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The ordinance authorizes Whispering Leaves Herb & Sip Shop, LLC to build and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 4615 Woodland Avenue, with four tables and seating for up to eight people while leaving about nine feet of clear sidewalk.
Authorizing Whispering Leaves Herb & Sip Shop, LLC ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 4615 Woodland Avenue ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the University of Pennsylvania to construct, own, and maintain a chain-and-post pedestrian barrier in the median between 33rd and 34th Streets, from Spruce Street to Convention Avenue, with an opening at a designated crossing.
Authorizing the University of Pennsylvania ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain a pedestrian barrier within the right-of-way on the median that divides 33rd Street and 34th Street between Spruce Street and Convention Avenue ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Samuel Davis, Wilhelmina Davis, Jr., Rochelle Davis, and Deborah Davis to construct, own, and maintain an enclosed basement entrance at 5512 Woodland Avenue.
Authorizing Samuel Davis, Wilhelmina Davis, Jr., Rochelle Davis, and Deborah Davis ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an enclosed basement entrance at 5512 Woodland Avenue ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance approves the fourth amendment to the redevelopment and urban renewal plans for the 44th and Aspen area, generally bounded by Lancaster Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Pennsgrove Street, 42nd Street, Westminster Avenue, Holly Street, Aspen Street, 40th Street, Haverford Avenue, 44th Street, Fairmount Avenue, and 47th Street.
Approving the fourth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Lancaster Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Pennsgrove Street, 42nd Street, Westminster Avenue, Holly Street, Aspen Street, 40th Street, Haverford Avenue, 44th Street, Fairmount Avenue and 47th Street, including the fourth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the second amended relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately five (5) properties for recreational and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance declares that Philadelphia’s Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority may issue up to $320 million in hospital revenue bonds for Temple Health System and related nonprofit entities.
Declaring it is desirable for the health, safety and welfare of the people of the area served by Temple University Hospital, Inc., Jeanes Hospital, Temple Physicians, Inc., Temple Health System Transport Team, Inc., the American Oncologic Hospital, the Institute for Cancer Research and Fox Chase Network, Inc. for The Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia to undertake certain projects for such entities, each of which are nonprofit corporations.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution begins the process of continuing the Mt.
Initiating action to continue the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both sides of Germantown Avenue from 6300 to 7631 and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Germantown Avenue, for which Mt. Airy Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, serves as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act prior to enactment of an ordinance that would formally continue the District.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania Legislature to pass Senate Bill 236, which would add public transportation employees to the list of workers protected under the state’s assault laws.
Urging the Pennsylvania State Legislature to pass Senate Bill 236 which would amend Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, by adding Public Transportation Employees to the list of protected individuals.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s redevelopment contract and disposition supplement for 2219 Frankford Avenue in the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington - Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2219 Frankford avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Anna Plitt and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.