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 October 19, 2017 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 44 actions from October 19, 2017
The adopted resolution recognizes Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR), a Philadelphia nonprofit that provides sexual-violence treatment, prevention education, and victim advocacy.
Recognizing and Celebrating Women Organized Against Rape ("WOAR") and Its Newest Prevention Education Initiative, "Safe Bars Philly" in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill prohibits street vending on West Olney Avenue between Church Lane and Ogontz Avenue.
Amending Section 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Street Vendors," by prohibiting street vending on certain portions of Olney avenue and creating a special street vending district on North Twentieth street between West Clarkson avenue and Belfield avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the Parks & Recreation Commissioner to enter into an agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to maintain a shared-use trail at the Girard Avenue interchange and Interstate 95.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Parks & Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for maintenance of a shared use trail located at the Girard Avenue Interchange and Interstate Route 95, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance updates Philadelphia’s rules for building demolition.
Amending Section B-3303 of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Demolition," by amending requirements regarding site grading and use of mechanical equipment; and adding requirements regarding materials chutes, dust control fencing and storage of demolition debris; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance creates the East Mount Airy Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District for CMX-1 properties within the area bounded by Fayette Street, East Vernon Road, Michener Avenue, and Greenwood Street.
Amending Section 14-503 of the Philadelphia Zoning Code, entitled "/NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District," by creating the East Mount Airy /NCA Overlay District and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions; and amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Fayette Street, East Vernon Road, Michener Avenue, and Greenwood Street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have prohibited truck parking at any time and made vehicles subject to towing on specified sections of South 61st Street, Island Avenue, South 84th Street, and Dicks Avenue.
Establishing no truck parking and tow-away regulations on South 61st Street, both sides, from Harley Avenue to a point 350 feet southeast; the 2900 block of Island Avenue, both sides; the 2700, 2800 and 2900 blocks of South 84th Street, both sides; and the 7200 and 7300 blocks of Dicks Avenue.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have established no-truck-parking and tow-away zones on both sides of the 1600 and 1700 blocks of Point Breeze Avenue, the 1700, 1800, and 1900 blocks of Vare Avenue, and the 3000 block of Reed Street.
Establishing no truck parking and tow-away regulations on the 1600 and 1700 blocks of Point Breeze Avenue, both sides; 1700, 1800, and 1900 blocks of Vare Avenue, both sides; and the 3000 block of Reed Street, both sides.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted law changes Philadelphia’s demolition permit and contractor licensing rules.
Amending Section A-301 of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Application for Permit," and Section 9-1008, entitled "Demolition Contractor License," by adding and amending certain provisions related to permits for demolition and the licensing of demolition contractors; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance requires public bathing places, including pools at housing complexes, hotels, and private clubs, to provide lifeguard service whenever they are open or accessible to the public or residents, unless they post a clearly visible warning sign.
Amending Title 6, Chapter 6-400, of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous Standards and Requirements," to add warning sign requirements for public bathing establishments; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have reserved the east side of the 300 block of N.
Establishing parking regulations on: the 300 block of N. 36th Street; the 300 block of N. 35th Street; and the 3500 block of Powelton Avenue.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have reserved half of the 4700 block of Locust Street, the 4700 block of Spruce Street, and the 200 block of S.
Establishing parking regulations on: the 4700 block of Locust Street; the 4700 block of Spruce Street; and the 200 block of S. 47th Street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution states that Philadelphia City Council opposes a 2017 federal rule allowing a broad range of employers to deny birth control coverage through their health insurance plans based on religious or moral objections.
Opposing the decision by the Trump Administration to roll back access to contraceptive coverage for female employees under the Affordable Care Act.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted resolution authorizing the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 2634 Collins Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-First Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution urges President Donald Trump and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke to extend Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status designation for at least 18 months beyond its scheduled January 22, 2018 expiration.
Urging President Donald Trump and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke to protect thousands of Haitians living in Philadelphia and nationwide through the extension of Haiti's Temporary Protected Status designation beyond January 22, 2018.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution also names the 4200 block of Markland Street, between East Hunting Park Avenue and East Bristol Street, “David Howarth Way.” It honors David Howarth and his service to the Juniata Park community.
Renaming the 4200 block of Markland Street "David Howarth Way" to recognize, honor, and celebrate the life and legacy of David Howarth for his dedication to the Juniata Park Community.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution also names the 8100 block of Fairfield Street “Dr.
Also naming the 8100 Block of Fairfield Street as "Dr. Angelo DiBello Place" in honor of Dr. Angelo DiBello, and to commemorate his more than sixty years of medical service to people of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer 3000 W.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty- Second Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 2800 W.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-Second Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.