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 May 18, 2017 meeting.
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Showing 37-54 of 61 actions from May 18, 2017
The enacted bill authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority so the City can use about 39,141 square feet at 1425 Arch Street.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1425 Arch Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorized the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to lease about 1,200 square feet of office space at 8747 Frankford Avenue from Washington Service Corp.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Washington Service Corp., for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 8747 Frankford Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have authorized the Commissioner of Public Property to lease about 25,068 square feet at 6601 New State Road for use by the Philadelphia Fire Department as office and garage space.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement for use by the City of certain portion of the Premises located at 6601 New State Road, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for signs by revising definitions and requirements for digital, animated, illuminated, portable, window, wall, projecting, marquee, and freestanding signs.
To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Chapters 14-200, entitled "Definitions," and 14-900 "Signs," all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill changes the zoning designations for certain properties in an area bounded by Bridge Street, Harbison Avenue, Tulip Street, Hegerman Street, Deveraux Avenue, Torresdale Avenue, Robbins Street, Vandike Street, Unruh Avenue, Keystone Street, Deveraux Street (extended), and Delaware Expressway.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Bridge Street, Harbison Avenue, Tulip Street, Hegerman Street, Deveraux Avenue, Torresdale Avenue, Robbins Street, Vandike Street, Unruh Avenue, Keystone Street, Deveraux Street (extended), and Delaware Expressway.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed the zoning designations for certain land in an area bounded by Sheffield Avenue, Leon Street, Solly Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Stanwood Street, and Erdrick Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Sheffield Avenue, Leon Street, Solly Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Stanwood Street, and Erdrick Street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill changes the zoning designations for certain properties in an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, Crispin Street, Frankford Avenue, Cheltenham Avenue, Bustleton Avenue, and Roosevelt Boulevard.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, Crispin Street, Frankford Avenue, Cheltenham Avenue, Bustleton Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Temple University’s institutional master plan under the Philadelphia Code.
To amend the Master Plan for Temple University, and to approve the proposed addition to 1810 Liacouras Walk.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City Plan that remove and vacate the southerly 18 feet of Vine Street from Eighteenth Street to a point about 150 feet east.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the southerly eighteen feet wide portion of Vine Street from Eighteenth Street to a point approximately one-hundred fifty feet eastwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This bill is recorded with a status of enacted.
Amending Section 14-202 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Rules of Measurements," by providing for further measurement exclusions; amending Section 14-502, entitled "/CTR, Center City Overlay District," by modifying the subsection entitled "Rittenhouse Square," and adding new bulk and massing controls for the area; amending Section 14-604, entitled "Accessory Uses and Structures," by modifying setback requirements; amending Section 14-702, entitled "Floor Area and Height Bonuses," by modifying bonuses for mixed income housing and underground accessory parking; and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes a no-truck-parking-anytime rule on both sides of Cobbs Creek Parkway between Hazel and Cedar Avenues.
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Cobbs Creek Parkway between Hazel and Cedar Avenues, both sides.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land in an area bounded by Girard Avenue, 41st Street, Parkside Avenue, and a railroad right of way.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Girard Avenue, 41st Street, Parkside Avenue, Girard Avenue, and Railroad Right of Way.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia zoning rules for green roofs.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled "Use Regulations," by amending the green roof calculations; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes the role of school counselors in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional needs.
Recognizing the critical role that guidance counselors and play in meeting students' academic, social, and emotional needs and urging the School District of Philadelphia to devote additional resources to expanding the number of counselors in high schools with the highest needs.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer 2017 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Seventh 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.
The adopted resolution also names Broad Street between Christian Street and Carpenter Street “Boyz II Men Boulevard.” It honors the Philadelphia R&B group’s musical achievements, philanthropy, and connection to the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, and directs that an engrossed copy be presented to the group.
Also naming Broad Street from Christian Street to Carpenter Street "Boyz II Men Boulevard" to recognize and honor of Boyz II Men's legacy as an iconic R&B group and an example to Philadelphia's aspiring musical artists.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution additionally naming the 5800 block of Race Street “Rev.
Also naming the 5800 block of Race Street as "Rev. Albert F. Campbell Way" in honor of Reverend Dr. Albert F. Campbell, to commemorate his forty-seven years of preaching at Mount Carmel Baptist Church.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance creates special rules for digital display wall signs around 1900 Market Street, covering parts of 19th, Market, and 20th Streets.
Amending Chapter 14-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Signs," by providing for new sign controls, entitled "1900 Market Street Digital Display Sign Regulations"; all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.