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 17, 2018 meeting.
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Showing 55-72 of 111 actions from May 17, 2018
This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s Zoning Maps for certain areas within the boundaries of Blue Grass Road, Grant Avenue, Ashton Road, Willits Road, Welsh Road, Dewees Street, Revere Street, Tremont Street, and Leonard Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Blue Grass Road, Grant Avenue, Ashton Road, Willits Road, Welsh Road, Dewees Street, Revere Street, Tremont Street, Leonard Street, and Welsh Road.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The lapsed bill would have required parks and playgrounds renovated within one-half mile of a provider participating in Philadelphia’s Pre-K initiative to meet specified Pennsylvania safety and construction standards.
Amending Chapter 15-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Playgrounds," by adding a new Section 15-606, entitled "Philadelphia Pre-K Parks and Playgrounds," relating to construction standards in proximity to Philadelphia Pre-K providers, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance creates the Frankford Academy Overlay District for lots zoned CA-2 in the area bounded by Frankford Avenue, the Delaware Expressway Ramp, Linden Avenue, and Torresdale Avenue.
Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating a new overlay entitled /FAO, Frankford Academy Overlay District, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia officials to apply for and accept federal and state grants for housing and community development, including programs for affordable housing, homelessness, housing for people with AIDS, blight prevention, neighborhood improvements, and accessible housing.
Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept ...
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract to construct a public sewer and related work in a portion of the 4200 block of Regent Square.
Authorizing the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in a portion of the 4200 block of Regent Square.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes procedures for minor administrative adjustments to variances or special exceptions issued by the Zoning Board.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to provide for the procedures for the Administrative Review process; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the City Treasurer to amend the City’s agreement with Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania for payroll banking services, under specified terms and conditions.
Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s zoning rules by revising exceptions in the use tables for green roofs and making related changes under specified terms and conditions.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled "Use Regulations," by amending exceptions to use tables for green roofs and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4546 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4546 N. Marvine Street located in the Eighth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution calling for a Philadelphia Historic Marker at Temple University, at the northeast corner of 13th Street and Cecil B.
Calling for a Philadelphia Historic Marker on the campus of Temple University, on the northeast corner of 13th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, to commemorate Edith "Edie" Windsor with a dedication on September 12, 2018, the First Anniversary of her passing.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution also names the 200 block of South 13th Street, between Walnut and Locust Streets, “Edith Windsor Way.” The designation honors Edith “Edie” Windsor, a native Philadelphian and LGBTQ-rights activist whose U.S.
Also naming South 13th Street, between Walnut and Locust Streets, as "Edie Windsor Way".
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution allows the President of City Council to designate a Council member to ask the City Law Department to represent the Council in appeals of Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment decisions.
Authorizing requests to the Law Department to represent City Council in appeals from decisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment and, if the Law Department declines to render such services to City Council, authorizing the retention of outside counsel to provide such services.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution also names South 13th Street between Fitzwater and Catherine Streets “Louise Hanible Way.” The designation recognizes Louise Hanible’s service and positive impact on her neighborhood and Philadelphia, and an engrossed copy will be presented to her family.
Also naming South 13th Street, between Fitzwater and Catherine Streets, "Louise Hanible Way" in recognition of the positive impact that Ms. Hanible had on her neighborhood and the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 2022 Kimball Street in the Second Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2022 Kimball Street located in the Second Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of the vacant, City-owned property at 2115 N.
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 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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate 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.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.