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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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Other actions actions from the October 25, 2017 meeting.

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Showing 1-6 of 6 actions from October 25, 2017

Council Action2017-10-25
Bill 170722

This enacted ordinance amended the rules for sidewalk vendors in Center City by eliminating a previously designated vending location on the west side of 12th Street between Chestnut and Sansom Streets.

Amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by eliminating previously designated vendor locations in Center City; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-10-25
Bill 170721

This enacted ordinance revises zoning rules for accessory signs in the CMX-2.5 area bounded by Juniper Street, East Passyunk Avenue, and Mifflin Street.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising requirements for accessory signs, located within the area bounded by Juniper Street, East Passyunk Avenue and Mifflin Street, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-10-25
Bill 170718

This enacted bill authorizes the use of automated red-light enforcement systems at the intersection of Rising Sun Avenue and Levick Street.

Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of Rising Sun Avenue and Levick Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-10-25
Bill 170715

The enacted ordinance updates Philadelphia’s refuse and littering rules to replace a repealed Pennsylvania asset-forfeiture citation with the current legal provision for forfeiting property, including vehicles, used in illegal dumping, or “short dumping.” It applies to people and businesses involved in transporting or dumping debris and works with penalties that can include fines, cleanup orders, vehicle or other property forfeiture, and commercial license revocation.

Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by further amending Section 10-719, entitled "Penalties," to conform with legislation recently enacted by the General Assembly, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-10-25
Bill 170596

This enacted ordinance authorizes Michael and Alexis Birnbaum, LLC, to install, own, and maintain an exterior metal staircase and concrete planters extending into public sidewalk areas at 1714-20 S.

Authorizing Michael and Alexis Birnbaum, LLC, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an exterior metal staircase and planter encroachments at 1714-20 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-10-25
Bill 170405

The enacted bill changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties in an area bounded by Memphis Street, Oakdale Street, Tulip Street, Oakdale Street, Sepviva Street, 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 Memphis Street, Oakdale Street, Tulip Street, Oakdale Street, Sepviva Street, and Lehigh Avenue.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.