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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the June 28, 2016 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 64 actions from June 28, 2016
This enacted ordinance amends a 2015 ordinance concerning encroachments into the rights-of-way of several Center City streets and an overhead pedestrian bridge above Filbert Street.
Amending Section 9 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 150377) approved June 18, 2015, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the construction, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments into the right-of-way of Market Street, Filbert Street, 11th Street, 10th Street, 9th Street and 8th Street, and authorizing the assignment of certain rights with respect to an overhead pedestrian bridge above Filbert Street west of the house line of Ninth Street to be assigned, all under certain terms and conditions," by further authorizing the Streets Department to approve encroachments consistent with plans approved by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and the City of Philadelphia Art Commission.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance amended a 2014 ordinance concerning the vacation of Hope Street from Laurel Street to Pollard Street and the reservation of a sewer and drainage right-of-way within that area.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 140280) approved May 19, 2014, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Hope Street from Laurel Street to Pollard Street and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes within the lines of Hope Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance prohibits tractor-trailer parking at any time on both sides of North 5th Street between Spencer Street and Godfrey Avenue.
Establishing a no tractor trailer parking regulation on both sides of North 5th Street, from Spencer Street to Godfrey Avenue.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce to acquire the land known as the Orange Line in Tinicum Township and Philadelphia, near Philadelphia International Airport.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to acquire land known as the Orange Line in Tinicum Township and Philadelphia, in the vicinity of Philadelphia International Airport, together with all improvements thereon, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted bill authorizes the City, through the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, to acquire about 1.2 acres known as Parcel T at Island and Escort Avenues, including the improvements on the land.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to acquire approximately 1.2 acres of land known as Parcel T located at the northeast corner of Island and Escort Avenues, together with all improvements thereon; and removing a certain title exception with respect thereto; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce to acquire, for the City, about two acres at 8365 Enterprise Avenue, including the buildings and other improvements on the property.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to acquire an approximately two acre property known as 8365 Enterprise Avenue, together with all improvements thereon, and removing a certain title exception with respect thereto, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce to acquire about one acre of land known as Parcel 8A in Tinicum Township, Delaware County, on behalf of Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to acquire approximately one acre of land known as Parcel 8A located in Tinicum Township at Tinicum Island Road (rear) and bounded by Philadelphia International Airport to the south, east and west sides, together with all improvements thereon, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill authorizes East Falls Development Corporation to construct, own, and maintain six planters that would extend into the public footways along Ridge Avenue and Midvale Avenue at 4168 Ridge Avenue.
Authorizing East Falls Development Corporation to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments at 4168 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, on Ridge Avenue and Midvale Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill authorizes revisions to the City Plan in the area of Delaware Avenue, Buckius Street, and Richmond Street.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 305 and 306 by placing on the City Plan Delaware Avenue from Orthodox Street to Buckius Street, widening Buckius Street from Delaware Avenue to Richmond Street, and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for drainage purposes extending from a point on the northeasterly side of Buckius Street, at its crossing by the right-of-way of the Philadelphia Belt Line Railroad, southeastwardly to the Delaware River.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property and the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to sublease McArdle Playground from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to sublease from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority certain land and improvements known as McArdle Playground, owned by the School District of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract to pave Delaware Avenue from Orthodox Street to Buckius Street and Buckius Street from Delaware Avenue to Bath Street.
Authorizing the paving of Delaware Avenue from Orthodox Street to Buckius Street and Buckius Street from Delaware Avenue to Bath Street.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance approves a lease agreement between Philadelphia Gas Works, through the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, and DelVal Realty Group, LLC.
Approving a Lease Agreement between Philadelphia Gas Works, by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, in its capacity as operator and manager of the Gas Works, and DelVal Realty Group, LLC, for DelVal Realty Group's use of a certain 5 acre parcel and a certain 3.14 acre parcel located near Delaware Avenue and Tioga Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill authorizes the City to remove Shunk Street from the official City Plan between Swanson Street and Vandalia Street while preserving a right-of-way there for sewer and drainage purposes.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 27-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating Shunk Street from Swanson Street to Vandalia Street and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes within the lines of Shunk Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill authorizes Kubiel Ben Ayed to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 906 Christian Street, with four tables and eight chairs, while leaving at least five feet of clear sidewalk.
Authorizing Kubiel Ben Ayed, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 906 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning code by modifying the Old City Residential area within the Center City Overlay District and revising parking and loading rules in the East Callowhill Overlay District.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," including by amending Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by modifying the boundaries of the Old City Residential District Area of the Center City Overlay District and by revising parking and loading requirements for the East Callowhill Overlay District; amending Chapter 14-702, entitled "Floor Area and Height Bonuses," by making changes to the subsection entitled "Stormwater Open Space"; and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This ordinance establishes a process for qualifying community gardens to receive discounted stormwater management and disposal charges.
Providing for an exemption from charges relating to storm water management and disposal for community gardens operated for community benefit and producing food or non-food crops; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land bounded by E.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by E. Wingohocking Street, Adams Avenue, Bristol Street (extended) and the Frankford Creek.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land bounded by Front Street, Coral Street, Boston Street, Emerald Street, Hagert Street, and Kensington Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Front Street, Coral Street, Boston Street, Emerald Street, Hagert Street, and Kensington Avenue.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.