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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

Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the July 11, 2013 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 18 actions from July 11, 2013

Council Action2013-07-11
Bill 130464

This enacted regulation establishes two-hour parking on the west side of Greene Street between Windrim Avenue and Roberts Avenue, from 8:00 a.m.

Establishing a parking regulation on Greene street, west side, Windrim avenue to Roberts avenue.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-07-11
Bill 130463

This enacted ordinance authorizes Fond Bistro Inc., doing business as Fond Restaurant, to build and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1537 S.

Authorizing Fond Bistro Inc. dba Fond Restaurant to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1537 S. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-07-11
Bill 130462

This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s rules for farmers’ markets by adding or changing permissible locations.

Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by amending the permissible locations, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-07-11
Bill 130461

This enacted bill authorizes Mekong River Restaurant LLC to construct, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1120 S.

Authorizing Mekong River Restaurant LLC to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1120 S. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-07-11
Bill 130449

This enacted ordinance authorizes Atul Amin, who owns and operates a newsstand at the southeast corner of 17th Street and JFK Boulevard, to install and maintain underground conduits across the corner for electrical and telephone service.

Authorizing Atul Amin, owner and operator of the newsstand located on the southeast corner of 17th and JFK Blvd, to construct, use and maintain conduits in, under and across the southeast corner of 17th and JFK Blvd for the purpose of supplying electrical service and telephone service to the newsstand, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-07-11
Bill 130420

This enacted ordinance authorizes J.B.

Authorizing J.B. Sweets & Treats LLC d/b/a Sweets & Treats ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 3138 Richmond Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-07-11
Bill 130421

This enacted ordinance authorizes RRD Management to construct, own, and maintain a handicap-accessible ramp with a railing at 1300 Lombard Street.

Authorizing RRD Management to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments at 1300 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-07-11
Bill 130418

The enacted ordinance requires owners of certain mixed-use buildings—up to five stories, with nonresidential space below residential space—to install framed, glazed windows and doors when the building is considered a blighting influence.

Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode PM (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by providing requirements relating to the exterior maintenance of mixed-use buildings, revising definitions, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-07-11
Bill 130388

This enacted ordinance changes the rules for sidewalk vendors in Center City.

Amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by eliminating a previously designated vendor location on the East side of 5th Street, from Ludlow Street to Chestnut Street; and by adding to the list of locations that shall not be designated for vending 5th Street, from Ranstead Street to Chestnut Street; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-07-11
Bill 130387

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain properties in an area bounded by Frankford Creek, Aramingo Avenue, Wheatsheaf Lane, Sepviva Street, Butler Street, Frankford Avenue, Valetta Street, Coral Street, Vici Street, and Frankford Avenue.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the Frankford Creek, Aramingo Avenue, Wheatsheaf Lane, Sepviva Street, Butler Street, Frankford Avenue, Valetta Street, Coral Street, Vici Street and Frankford Avenue.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-07-11
Bill 130382

This enacted bill authorizes Girard Leopard Café LLC, doing business as Bubba's Texas BBQ, to build and operate an open-air sidewalk café at 19–21 W.

Authorizing Girard Leopard Café LLC, dba Bubba's Texas BBQ, to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 19-21 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-07-11
Bill 130357

This enacted ordinance authorizes Jerry’s Bar to construct, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 129 W.

Authorizing Jerry's Bar to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 129 W. Laurel Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-07-11
Bill 130356

This enacted ordinance authorizes Sabrina’s Café to construct, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 908–912 Christian Street.

Authorizing Sabrina's Café to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 908-912 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-07-11
Bill 130324

This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s deed-recording rules by requiring records checks and supporting documents, written disclosures for buyers without title insurance, and notice to prior owners and occupants after a deed is recorded.

Amending Chapter 2-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Recording of Deeds," and Chapter 10-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fees," by adding duties for the certification of deeds, providing for tangled title assistance, providing for certain fees and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-07-11
Bill 130299

This enacted ordinance authorizes Nirlesh Desai, who operates the newsstand at 17th and Chestnut Streets, to construct, use, and maintain underground conduits supplying electricity and telephone service to the newsstand.

Authorizing, Nirlesh Desai, owner and operator of the newsstand located on the northeast corner of 17th and Chestnut Streets, to construct, use and maintain conduits in and under the northeast corner of 17th and Chestnut Streets for the purpose of supplying electrical service and telephone service to the newsstand, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-07-11
Bill 130158

This enacted ordinance establishes two-way traffic on 7th Street between Lehigh Avenue and Somerset Street.

Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on 7th Street between Lehigh Avenue and Somerset Street

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-07-11
Bill 130154

This enacted ordinance authorizes Bharat Patel, who operates a newsstand at 1400-08 Chestnut Street, to build, use, and maintain conduits under the southwest corner of Broad and Chestnut Streets for electrical and telephone service.

Authorizing Bharat Patel, owner and operator of the newsstand located on the southwest corner of Broad and Chestnut Streets (1400-08 Chestnut Street), to construct, use and maintain conduits in and under the southwest corner of Broad and Chestnut Streets (1400-08 Chestnut Street) for the purpose of supplying electrical service and telephone service to the newsstand, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2013-07-11
Bill 130160

This enacted bill establishes a no-parking regulation on both sides of the 2700 block of North 7th Street, between Lehigh Avenue and Somerset Street.

Establishing a no parking regulation on the 2700 block of North 7th Street between Lehigh Avenue and Somerset Street, both sides.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.