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 March 17, 2016 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 37 actions from March 17, 2016
The enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land bounded by Green Street, Second Street, Spring Garden Street, and Third Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Green Street, Second Street, Spring Garden Street, and Third Street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for CMX-3 commercial districts.
Amending Section 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Regulations," by modifying the household living uses allowed in the CMX-3 district and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have authorized the Department of Streets, or another department designated by the Mayor, to create and maintain a database of driveways and private parking spaces where owners or occupants may have vehicles removed for blocking access.
Amending Section 12-2405.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Removal of Vehicles Blocking Driveways," by authorizing the Department of Streets or other department designated by the Mayor to create and maintain an inventory and database of certain driveways and parking spaces and to publish such information on the City's official website, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have added requirements for licensed towing companies removing vehicles from private lots, private property, common driveways, or blocked driveways.
Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," by providing further requirements for towing companies regarding towing vehicles from private lots, private property and driveways, under certain terms, conditions and penalties.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance requires all-way stop signs at the intersection of Boone Street and Dupont Street, installed and maintained according to PennDOT regulations.
Authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Boone Street and Dupont Street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Ford Road, Chamounix Drive, Belmont Avenue, and Monument Road.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ford Road, Chamounix Drive, Belmont Avenue, and Monument Road.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Girard Avenue, 6th Street, Poplar Street, and 7th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Girard Avenue, 6th Street, Poplar Street, and 7th Street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Housing Authority to acquire full ownership of seven listed properties in the Sharswood area, generally bounded by 19th and 28th Streets, 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.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of three City-owned properties—2031 East Auburn Street, 730 Daly Street, and 2017 East Letterly Street—to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twenty-five, Thirty-first and Thirty-nine Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of two City-owned properties—4235 Leiper Street and 413 East Somerset Street—to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Seventh and Twenty-third Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution approves a redevelopment contract for 5852 Race Street in the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Units 2 and 3.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Unit Nos. 2 & 3, identified by house number and street address as 5852 Race street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Danielle M. Carson-Varns and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted legislation authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer 42 listed surplus properties in the Fifth Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank after receiving them from the City.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District that will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop the property at 5146 Wyalusing Avenue in the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Units 2 and 3.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Unit Nos. 2 and 3, identified by house number and street address as 5146 Wyalusing avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Danielle M. Carson-Varns and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Public Employees Retirement Code to require a minimum monthly retirement benefit of $1,000 for certain members, including eligible Police and Fire employee members with at least 20 years of credited service.
Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by amending Section 22-301, entitled "Service Retirement Benefits," and Section 22-401, entitled "Service-Connected Disability Retirement Benefits," to add new subsections requiring a specified minimum monthly benefit amount for certain retired Police employee members, 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.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Public Employees Retirement Code to require a minimum monthly retirement benefit of $1,000 for certain members, including eligible Police and Fire employee members with at least 20 years of credited service.
Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by amending Section 22-301, entitled "Service Retirement Benefits," and Section 22-401, entitled "Service-Connected Disability Retirement Benefits," to add new subsections requiring a specified minimum monthly benefit amount for certain retired Police employee members, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Public Employees Retirement Code to require a minimum monthly retirement benefit of $1,000 for certain members, including eligible Police and Fire employee members with at least 20 years of credited service.
Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by amending Section 22-301, entitled "Service Retirement Benefits," and Section 22-401, entitled "Service-Connected Disability Retirement Benefits," to add new subsections requiring a specified minimum monthly benefit amount for certain retired Police employee members, 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.
The ordinance requires contractors and subcontractors working on certain City contracts to follow Workforce Diversity requirements, including submitting workforce plans and demographic payroll information, keeping employment records, and allowing City inspections.
Amending Section 17-107 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contractors: Labor-Management Relationships," by requiring the City's Labor Standards Unit to enforce the City's contract requirements for Workforce Diversity and by providing penalties for contractor failure to make good faith efforts to meet Workforce Diversity goals, 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.
The ordinance requires contractors and subcontractors working on certain City contracts to follow Workforce Diversity requirements, including submitting workforce plans and demographic payroll information, keeping employment records, and allowing City inspections.
Amending Section 17-107 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contractors: Labor-Management Relationships," by requiring the City's Labor Standards Unit to enforce the City's contract requirements for Workforce Diversity and by providing penalties for contractor failure to make good faith efforts to meet Workforce Diversity goals, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.