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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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Procedural actions actions from the June 11, 2015 meeting.

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Showing 91-108 of 146 actions from June 11, 2015

Procedural2015-06-11
Bill 150441-A

The enacted bill established rules for short-term rentals in Philadelphia homes, including separate categories for rentals offered fewer than 91 days per year and rentals offered more often by a primary resident.

Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," Chapter 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Regulations," and Chapter 19-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hotel Room Rental Tax," to facilitate short-term rentals of accommodations, to clarify the imposition and collection of Hotel Tax on the same, and to make technical and clarifying changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

AMENDED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-11
Bill 150439-A

This enacted ordinance creates the Woodland Avenue Business District for Sidewalk Vending on both sides of Woodland Avenue between 48th and 58th Streets, with up to 90 designated vendor locations.

Amending Section 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts," by creating the Woodland Avenue Business District for Sidewalk Vending; and establishing special provisions for licensing vendors in certain Business Districts; all under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-11
Bill 150439-A

This enacted ordinance creates the Woodland Avenue Business District for Sidewalk Vending on both sides of Woodland Avenue between 48th and 58th Streets, with up to 90 designated vendor locations.

Amending Section 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts," by creating the Woodland Avenue Business District for Sidewalk Vending; and establishing special provisions for licensing vendors in certain Business Districts; 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.

Procedural2015-06-11
Bill 150414

This enacted ordinance establishes a no-parking area at all times on the south side of Spruce Street, extending west from Columbus Boulevard for about 50 feet, or two parking spaces.

Establishing a no parking regulation on the south side of Spruce Street, from Columbus Boulevard west for approximately 50 feet (2 parking spaces).

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-11
Bill 150413

The enacted ordinance authorizes Michael Betancourt for AION Partners to construct, own, and maintain three vestibules extending into the public footways of Broad and Chestnut Streets at One South Broad Street.

Authorizing Michael Betancourt for AION Partners, to construct, own, and maintain structural encroachments at One South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, all under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-11
Bill 150413

The enacted ordinance authorizes Michael Betancourt for AION Partners to construct, own, and maintain three vestibules extending into the public footways of Broad and Chestnut Streets at One South Broad Street.

Authorizing Michael Betancourt for AION Partners, to construct, own, and maintain structural encroachments at One South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, 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.

Procedural2015-06-11
Bill 150412

This enacted ordinance establishes two-way traffic on Spruce Street between Front Street and Columbus Boulevard.

Establishing a two-way regulation on Spruce Street, from Front Street to Columbus Boulevard.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-11
Bill 150412

This enacted ordinance establishes two-way traffic on Spruce Street between Front Street and Columbus Boulevard.

Establishing a two-way regulation on Spruce Street, from Front Street to Columbus Boulevard.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-11
Bill 150412

This enacted ordinance establishes two-way traffic on Spruce Street between Front Street and Columbus Boulevard.

Establishing a two-way regulation on Spruce Street, from Front Street to Columbus Boulevard.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-11
Bill 150411

The enacted ordinance establishes two-way traffic on Callowhill Street from 2nd Street to Columbus Boulevard.

Establishing a two-way regulation on Callowhill Street, from 2nd Street to Columbus Boulevard.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-11
Bill 150411

The enacted ordinance establishes two-way traffic on Callowhill Street from 2nd Street to Columbus Boulevard.

Establishing a two-way regulation on Callowhill Street, from 2nd Street to Columbus Boulevard.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-11
Bill 150410

This enacted bill establishes a no-parking-anytime regulation on the south side of Callowhill Street, from the 2nd Street/I-95 off-ramp to just past the bus parking driveway at 114 Callowhill Street.

Establishing a no parking regulation on the south side of Callowhill Street, from 2nd Street / I-95 Off-Ramp to just past the Bus Parking driveway at 114 Callowhill Street (approximately 12 spaces).

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-11
Bill 150410

This enacted bill establishes a no-parking-anytime regulation on the south side of Callowhill Street, from the 2nd Street/I-95 off-ramp to just past the bus parking driveway at 114 Callowhill Street.

Establishing a no parking regulation on the south side of Callowhill Street, from 2nd Street / I-95 Off-Ramp to just past the Bus Parking driveway at 114 Callowhill Street (approximately 12 spaces).

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-11
Bill 150409

This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Housing Authority to acquire ownership of numerous properties in the Sharswood area, roughly between 19th and 28th Streets and Cecil B.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Housing Authority to acquire by condemnation fee simple title to certain properties located in the vicinity of 19th street to the east, 28th street to the west, Cecil B. Moore avenue to the north, and College avenue to the south, under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-11
Bill 150409

This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Housing Authority to acquire ownership of numerous properties in the Sharswood area, roughly between 19th and 28th Streets and Cecil B.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Housing Authority to acquire by condemnation fee simple title to certain properties located in the vicinity of 19th street to the east, 28th street to the west, Cecil B. Moore avenue to the north, and College avenue to the south, 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.

Procedural2015-06-11
Bill 150407

This lapsed bill would have changed the City Plan by vacating portions of Kerper Place and Kerper Street, adding a cul-de-sac turnaround, and reserving a 50-foot sewer and drainage right-of-way within part of Kerper Street.

Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 253 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Kerper Place from Kerper Street to its terminus as a cul-de-sac turnaround northeastwardly therefrom, striking from the City Plan and vacating Kerper Street from a point approximately two-hundred fifty-two feet northwest of Oakley Street to its terminus as a cul-de-sac turnaround northwestwardly therefrom, placing on the City Plan a cul-de-sac turnaround at the resultant terminus of Kerper Street, and reserving and placing on the City Plan a fifty feet wide right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes within the lines of Kerper Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the unopened portions of the cul-de-sac turnaround being placed at the proposed terminus of Kerper Street.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-11
Bill 150407

This lapsed bill would have changed the City Plan by vacating portions of Kerper Place and Kerper Street, adding a cul-de-sac turnaround, and reserving a 50-foot sewer and drainage right-of-way within part of Kerper Street.

Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 253 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Kerper Place from Kerper Street to its terminus as a cul-de-sac turnaround northeastwardly therefrom, striking from the City Plan and vacating Kerper Street from a point approximately two-hundred fifty-two feet northwest of Oakley Street to its terminus as a cul-de-sac turnaround northwestwardly therefrom, placing on the City Plan a cul-de-sac turnaround at the resultant terminus of Kerper Street, and reserving and placing on the City Plan a fifty feet wide right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes within the lines of Kerper Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the unopened portions of the cul-de-sac turnaround being placed at the proposed terminus of Kerper Street.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2015-06-11
Bill 150405

This enacted ordinance adds the north-side sidewalk of Mt.

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

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.