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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 June 7, 2016 meeting.

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Showing 55-72 of 154 actions from June 7, 2016

Procedural2016-06-07
Bill 160515

This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Parkside Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Girard Avenue, Merion Avenue, and 52nd Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Parkside Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Girard Avenue, Merion Avenue, and 52nd Street.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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

Procedural2016-06-07
Bill 160515

This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Parkside Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Girard Avenue, Merion Avenue, and 52nd Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Parkside Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Girard Avenue, Merion Avenue, and 52nd Street.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-06-07
Bill 160515

This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Parkside Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Girard Avenue, Merion Avenue, and 52nd Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Parkside Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Girard Avenue, Merion Avenue, and 52nd Street.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Procedural2016-06-07
Bill 160513

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s rules for newsstands so they may sell additional products, including single-serve coffee brewing cups, wrapped candy, factory-prewrapped snack foods, and non-alcoholic beverages such as water, soft drinks, and juices.

Amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Newsstands," by revising the requirements for sales from newsstands by permitting newsstands to sell additional products and services, under certain terms and conditions.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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

Procedural2016-06-07
Bill 160513

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s rules for newsstands so they may sell additional products, including single-serve coffee brewing cups, wrapped candy, factory-prewrapped snack foods, and non-alcoholic beverages such as water, soft drinks, and juices.

Amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Newsstands," by revising the requirements for sales from newsstands by permitting newsstands to sell additional products and services, under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-06-07
Bill 160513

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s rules for newsstands so they may sell additional products, including single-serve coffee brewing cups, wrapped candy, factory-prewrapped snack foods, and non-alcoholic beverages such as water, soft drinks, and juices.

Amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Newsstands," by revising the requirements for sales from newsstands by permitting newsstands to sell additional products and services, under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Procedural2016-06-07
Bill 160512

The withdrawn bill would have changed the zoning designations for certain parcels in the area bounded by Sarah Street, Wildey Street, Shackamaxon Street, and the Delaware Expressway.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Sarah Street, Wildey Street, Shackamaxon Street and the Delaware Expressway.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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

Procedural2016-06-07
Bill 160512

The withdrawn bill would have changed the zoning designations for certain parcels in the area bounded by Sarah Street, Wildey Street, Shackamaxon Street, and the Delaware Expressway.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Sarah Street, Wildey Street, Shackamaxon Street and the Delaware Expressway.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-06-07
Bill 160512

The withdrawn bill would have changed the zoning designations for certain parcels in the area bounded by Sarah Street, Wildey Street, Shackamaxon Street, and the Delaware Expressway.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Sarah Street, Wildey Street, Shackamaxon Street and the Delaware Expressway.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Procedural2016-06-07
Bill 160461

This enacted ordinance authorizes SEPTA to construct, own, and maintain one digital outdoor sign at each of several subway, elevated train, and rail entrances in Philadelphia, including in the public right-of-way.

Authorizing the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ("SEPTA") to construct, own and maintain digital outdoor advertising signs, encroaching on the public right-of-way at various subway, elevated train and rail entrances in the City, under certain terms and conditions.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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

Procedural2016-06-07
Bill 160461

This enacted ordinance authorizes SEPTA to construct, own, and maintain one digital outdoor sign at each of several subway, elevated train, and rail entrances in Philadelphia, including in the public right-of-way.

Authorizing the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ("SEPTA") to construct, own and maintain digital outdoor advertising signs, encroaching on the public right-of-way at various subway, elevated train and rail entrances in the City, under certain terms and conditions.

AMENDED

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

Procedural2016-06-07
Bill 160461

This enacted ordinance authorizes SEPTA to construct, own, and maintain one digital outdoor sign at each of several subway, elevated train, and rail entrances in Philadelphia, including in the public right-of-way.

Authorizing the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ("SEPTA") to construct, own and maintain digital outdoor advertising signs, encroaching on the public right-of-way at various subway, elevated train and rail entrances in the City, under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-06-07
Bill 160461

This enacted ordinance authorizes SEPTA to construct, own, and maintain one digital outdoor sign at each of several subway, elevated train, and rail entrances in Philadelphia, including in the public right-of-way.

Authorizing the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ("SEPTA") to construct, own and maintain digital outdoor advertising signs, encroaching on the public right-of-way at various subway, elevated train and rail entrances in the City, under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Procedural2016-06-07
Bill 160459

This enacted ordinance authorizes Mulherin Partners LLC to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1355 Front Street, using two sections of the Master Street sidewalk with 21 tables and 62 chairs while leaving at least five feet of clear walkway.

Authorizing Mulherin Partners LLC, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1355 Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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

Procedural2016-06-07
Bill 160459

This enacted ordinance authorizes Mulherin Partners LLC to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1355 Front Street, using two sections of the Master Street sidewalk with 21 tables and 62 chairs while leaving at least five feet of clear walkway.

Authorizing Mulherin Partners LLC, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1355 Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-06-07
Bill 160459

This enacted ordinance authorizes Mulherin Partners LLC to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1355 Front Street, using two sections of the Master Street sidewalk with 21 tables and 62 chairs while leaving at least five feet of clear walkway.

Authorizing Mulherin Partners LLC, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1355 Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Procedural2016-06-07
Bill 160405

This enacted ordinance prohibits vendors from displaying, offering, or selling goods, or leaving sales stands, on both sides of specified sections of Castor Avenue, Amber Street, Butler Street, and Frankford Avenue.

Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting vending on both sides of Castor Avenue between Glenwood Avenue and Aramingo Avenue; on both sides of Amber Street, between Tioga Street and Castor Avenue; on both sides of Butler Street, between Frankford Avenue and Aramingo Avenue; and on both sides of Frankford Avenue, between Venango Street and Butler Street; all under certain terms and conditions.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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

Procedural2016-06-07
Bill 160405

This enacted ordinance prohibits vendors from displaying, offering, or selling goods, or leaving sales stands, on both sides of specified sections of Castor Avenue, Amber Street, Butler Street, and Frankford Avenue.

Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting vending on both sides of Castor Avenue between Glenwood Avenue and Aramingo Avenue; on both sides of Amber Street, between Tioga Street and Castor Avenue; on both sides of Butler Street, between Frankford Avenue and Aramingo Avenue; and on both sides of Frankford Avenue, between Venango Street and Butler Street; all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING HELD

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