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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 December 19, 2014 meeting.

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Showing 37-43 of 43 actions from December 19, 2014

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140782-A

This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning rules for accessory structures serving residential uses.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising the size requirements for accessory structures for residential uses, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140750

The enacted measure adds requirements for Philadelphia junk dealers.

Amending Section 9-613 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Junk Dealers," to establish additional requirements in connection with engaging in the business of a junk dealer, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140638-A

This enacted law expands eligibility for Philadelphia’s real-property tax exemption for longtime owner-occupants.

Amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," by amending the eligibility requirements to make eligible properties owned by certain individuals who received assistance in the acquisition of the property as part of a government or nonprofit housing program, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140606

This enacted ordinance authorizes Brandywine Cira South L.P.

Authorizing Brandywine Cira South L.P. to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments at 2930 Chestnut Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140275

This enacted bill amends the ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia to purchase the property at 4601 Market Street from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development.

Amending Bill No. 130946 (approved March 12, 2014), entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to purchase from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a certain tract of land together with the improvements thereon situate in the area bounded by 46th Street, Market Street, Haverford Avenue, and 48th Street, known as 4601 Market Street, under certain terms and conditions," to include an Economic Opportunity Plan, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140229

This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s affordable housing program by designating three Affordable Housing Opportunity Zones: Allegheny Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard, and Erie Avenue.

Amending Chapter 16-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia Affordable Housing Opportunity Zones," by designating the Allegheny Avenue, Roosevelt Blvd and Erie Avenue Affordable Housing Opportunity Zones pursuant to the 1500 New Affordable Housing Units Initiative, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140142

The enacted ordinance regulates businesses that provide paid immigration assistance services in Philadelphia, except for groups such as licensed attorneys, certain federally recognized organizations, and government officials acting within their duties.

Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding definitions, duties, penalties, exceptions, prohibited acts, licensing requirements and other related items regarding provision of immigration assistance services; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.