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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 May 10, 2016 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 18 actions from May 10, 2016

Council Action2016-05-10
Bill 160222

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.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-10
Bill 160221

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.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-10
Resolution 160180

The lapsed resolution would have approved a revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2017 through 2021, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2016.

Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2017 through 2021, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2016, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an Ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2016-05-10
Resolution 160180

The lapsed resolution would have approved a revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2017 through 2021, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2016.

Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2017 through 2021, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2016, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an Ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-05-10
Resolution 160180

The lapsed resolution would have approved a revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2017 through 2021, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2016.

Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2017 through 2021, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2016, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an Ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Council Action2016-05-10
Bill 160172

This enacted bill adopts Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2017.

Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2017.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2016-05-10
Bill 160172

This enacted bill adopts Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2017.

Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2017.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-05-10
Bill 160172

This enacted bill adopts Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2017.

Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2017.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Council Action2016-05-10
Bill 160171

This enacted ordinance adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal 2017 Capital Budget, totaling $2,542,806,242, for capital projects during the fiscal year from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017.

To adopt a Fiscal 2017 Capital Budget.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2016-05-10
Bill 160171

This enacted ordinance adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal 2017 Capital Budget, totaling $2,542,806,242, for capital projects during the fiscal year from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017.

To adopt a Fiscal 2017 Capital Budget.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-05-10
Bill 160171

This enacted ordinance adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal 2017 Capital Budget, totaling $2,542,806,242, for capital projects during the fiscal year from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017.

To adopt a Fiscal 2017 Capital Budget.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Council Action2016-05-10
Bill 160170

The enacted bill adopts a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2017 through 2022.

To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2017-2022 inclusive.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2016-05-10
Bill 160170

The enacted bill adopts a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2017 through 2022.

To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2017-2022 inclusive.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-05-10
Bill 160170

The enacted bill adopts a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2017 through 2022.

To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2017-2022 inclusive.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Council Action2016-05-10
Bill 160130

The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s building code to require certain floor assemblies in buildings with truss or other light-frame construction to have additional fire-resistant material underneath, with exceptions such as sprinkler protection or approved equivalent construction.

Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "B" (The Philadelphia Building Code), and thus amending the PA Uniform Construction Code for Philadelphia, to add sections requiring contractors, design professionals and developers to add additional fire-resistant material to structures containing truss construction and other light frame construction, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-10
Bill 160098

This enacted ordinance changed the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for land bounded by Cypress Street, Watts Street, Pine Street, and Broad Street, replacing the existing zoning designations with those shown in the ordinance.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cypress Street, Watts Street, Pine Street, and Broad Street.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-10
Bill 160096

This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning code by creating the Broad Street Area, Mid-South, within the Center City Overlay District and revising zoning rules for properties in that area.

To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by establishing the Broad Street Area, Mid-South within the Center City Overlay District, revising certain provisions within the Center City Overlay District, and removing certain exceptions to off-street loading requirements.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-10
Bill 160075

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s demolition rules.

Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), providing for the posting and public notice of the demolition of structures, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.