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 3, 2018 meeting.
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Showing 37-54 of 77 actions from May 3, 2018
This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s zoning rules for certain districts by changing the number of curb cuts allowed under specified conditions.
Amending Section 14-603 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Specific Standards," by amending the number of curb cuts permitted for certain zoning districts, all under certain terms and conditions.
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 the Delaware River, Pennypack Street (extended), State Road, Rhawn Street, Frankford Avenue, Academy Road, and Linden Avenue (extended).
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the Delaware River, Pennypack Street (extended), State Road, Rhawn Street, Frankford Avenue, Academy Road, and Linden Avenue (extended).
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the Phillies to construct, install, own, and maintain security bollards and permanent or removable barricades around Citizens Bank Park, including in nearby sidewalks, streets, and a drainage and utility right-of-way.
Authorizing The Phillies ("Owner") to construct, install, own and maintain encroachments consisting of security bollards, permanent operable barricades, and removable barricades with permanent foundations along and adjacent to Citizens Bank Park located at 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (the "Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to change Pennsylvania’s Post Conviction Relief Act so courts can consider reliable evidence that a convicted person is innocent.
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to amend Pennsylvania's Post Conviction Relief Act so that reliable evidence of innocence may be considered to prove that a person who is convicted of a crime is, in fact, not guilty.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution calls on the First Judicial District to create easier-to-use court forms and improve the process for people without lawyers who are seeking help after someone illegally takes possession of their property.
Calling on the First Judicial District to develop user-friendly forms to improve access to justice for unrepresented victims of illegal possession of real property, and to facilitate an improved process for said victims to be heard by the court to address the rising level of illegal possessions of residential properties, and to address the problems with the current system, so as to prevent delayed justice and irreparable harm to homeowners.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution calls on Congress to reject a proposal from HUD Secretary Ben Carson that would triple the minimum rent for some public housing residents, eliminate deductions for medical and child-care costs, and allow public housing agencies and property owners to impose work requirements.
Calling on Congress to reject the proposal from HUD Secretary Ben Carson, which would triple the minimum rent cost for individuals in public housing, eliminate deductions for medical and childcare costs, and allow public housing agencies and property owners to impose work requirements, impacting 4.7 million families relying on federal housing assistance.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution calls on the United States Congress to release federal funding to dredge the Philadelphia stretch of the Schuylkill River.
Calling on the United States Congress to release the necessary funding required to dredge the Schuylkill River, which is crucial in maintaining Philadelphia's status as the nation's best competitive rowing city.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer or otherwise dispose of 1728 Marlton Avenue in the Third Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1728 Marlton Avenue located in the Third Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of Philadelphia, to acquire all or part of land in the area bounded by Castor Avenue, Loretto Avenue, Elgin Avenue, and Bleigh Avenue.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by Castor Avenue, Loretto Avenue, Elgin Avenue, and Bleigh Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of Philadelphia, to acquire all or part of land in the area bounded by Castor Avenue, Loretto Avenue, Elgin Avenue, and Bleigh Avenue.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by Castor Avenue, Loretto Avenue, Elgin Avenue, and Bleigh Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of Philadelphia, to acquire all or part of land in the area bounded by Castor Avenue, Loretto Avenue, Elgin Avenue, and Bleigh Avenue.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by Castor Avenue, Loretto Avenue, Elgin Avenue, and Bleigh Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution confirms the re-appointment of Hon.
Confirming the re-appointment of Hon. Phyllis W. Beck as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2022.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution appointing Lynette Brown Sow to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.
Appointing Lynette Brown Sow to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to acquire all or part of parcels in the area bounded by Norwitch Drive, 67th Street, Essington Avenue, and 70th Street.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by Norwitch Drive, 67th Street, Essington Avenue and 70th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to acquire all or part of parcels in the area bounded by Norwitch Drive, 67th Street, Essington Avenue, and 70th Street.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by Norwitch Drive, 67th Street, Essington Avenue and 70th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to acquire all or part of parcels in the area bounded by Norwitch Drive, 67th Street, Essington Avenue, and 70th Street.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by Norwitch Drive, 67th Street, Essington Avenue and 70th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the City to acquire property or easements along the Delaware River and the Kensington & Tacony Trail, including connections to Lardner’s Point Park, the Frankford Boat Launch, and the Tacony Boat Launch.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest such as an easement, by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Kensington & Tacony Trail, and authorizing an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the PRA to act as the City's condemnation agent, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the City to acquire property or easements along the Delaware River and the Kensington & Tacony Trail, including connections to Lardner’s Point Park, the Frankford Boat Launch, and the Tacony Boat Launch.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest such as an easement, by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Kensington & Tacony Trail, and authorizing an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the PRA to act as the City's condemnation agent, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.