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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Other actions actions from the May 22, 2017 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 18 actions from May 22, 2017
The enacted ordinance places a one-year limit on the moratorium preventing the Philadelphia Parking Authority from designating additional electric vehicle parking spaces, unless City Council extends it by ordinance.
Amending Section 12-1131 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Electric Vehicle Parking," to provide for a time limit on the moratorium on new electric vehicle parking spaces, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain parcels within the area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, Adams Avenue, Arrott Street, Oxford Avenue, and Oxford Circle.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, Adams Avenue, Arrott Street, Oxford Avenue and Oxford Circle.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within the boundaries of Lehigh Avenue, 20th Street, Sedgley Avenue, and 22nd Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lehigh Avenue, 20th Street, Sedgley Avenue, and 22nd Street.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance adds definitions for electric vehicles and electric vehicle chargers to the Philadelphia Code and creates a permit category for installing chargers on sidewalks.
Amending Chapter 11-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Construction, Encroachments And Projections Over, On And Under Streets," by adding definitions for "Electric Vehicle" and "Electric Vehicle Charger" and authorizing a new category of encroachment for which building permits may be obtained entitled, "Electric Vehicle Chargers;" all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land within the area bounded by Aramingo Avenue, Cambria Street, Frankford Avenue, the Railroad Right-of-Way, Kensington Avenue, and Lehigh Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Aramingo Avenue, Cambria Street, Frankford Avenue, the Railroad Right-of-Way, Kensington Avenue and Lehigh Avenue.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted law changes the permitted location and schedule for a farmers’ market on the 500 block of South 43rd Street, between Baltimore Avenue and Chester Avenue.
Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets") by amending Section 9-213, entitled "Farmers' Markets," to revise certain provisions relating to the permissible location of the farmers' market on south 43rd street near Clarke Park; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance prohibits truck parking at any time on both sides of Ogontz Avenue between Somerville Avenue and Belfield Avenue.
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Ogontz Avenue from Somerville to Belfield Avenue.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance establishes a “No Truck Parking Anytime” restriction on both sides of the 2600 and 2700 blocks of Winchester Avenue.
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on the 2600 and 2700 blocks of Winchester Avenue, both sides.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance authorizes Brandywine Operating Partnership, L.P.
Authorizing Brandywine Operating Partnership, L.P. to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments at 1900 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, on Market Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance authorizes Piedmont 1901 Market LLC to install and maintain 14 planters and five benches in the public footway along Market Street at 1901 Market Street, between North 19th and North 20th Streets.
Authorizing Piedmont 1901 Market LLC to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments at 1901 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, on Market Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance establishes northbound one-way traffic on American Street from Girard Avenue to about 148 feet south of Thompson Street.
Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on American Street between Girard Avenue and Thompson Street.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance authorizes Owen Kamihira, owner of Bar Fred LLC, to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1040 North 2nd Street.
Authorizing Owen Kamihira, ("Owner") of Bar Fred LLC, to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1040 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance requires all-way stop signs at the intersection of 57th Street and Wyalusing Avenue, following PennDOT regulations.
Authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of 57th Street and Wyalusing Avenue.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning rules for non-accessory signs on municipal property.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-905, entitled "Non Accessory Signs," by authorizing the Director of Finance to create a separate fund for revenue collected by the City with respect to advertising on municipal property, authorizing the disposition of such revenue, and making conforming amendments to any other applicable Sections of The Philadelphia Code, 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 29th Street, Sedgley Avenue, Ridge Avenue, and Glenwood Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 29th Street, Sedgley Avenue, Ridge Avenue, and Glenwood Avenue.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by Girard Avenue, 9th Street, Brown Street, 8th Street, Spring Garden Street, and Broad 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, 9th Street, Brown Street, 8th Street, Spring Garden Street, and Broad Street.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City Plan affecting the houselines and curblines of Convention Avenue between Thirty-Fourth Street and Health Sciences Drive.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating portions of the houselines and curblines of Convention Avenue, from Thirty-Fourth Street to Health Sciences Drive, and placing on the City Plan two rights-of-way for drainage purposes within the vicinity of the intersection of Convention Avenue and Health Sciences Drive and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way for drainage purposes, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the beds of the areas proposed to be placed on City Plan as portions of Convention Avenue.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to move the eastern property line of a portion of University Avenue north of Curie Boulevard, widening the avenue by a variable amount.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating the easterly houseline of University Avenue, from a point approximately five-hundred forty-five feet north of Curie Boulevard to a point approximately two-hundred thirty-six feet further northwardly therefrom, a variable distance eastwardly, thereby widening said University Avenue, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, without cost and free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of the said widened portion of University Avenue.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.