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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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Unanimous actions actions from the June 14, 2018 meeting.

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Showing 37-54 of 76 actions from June 14, 2018

Unanimous2018-06-14
Bill 180565

This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Department of Streets to create regulations requiring certain private development projects to pave and mill the full adjacent roadway.

Amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Streets," by amending Chapter 11-500, entitled "Paving," by creating Section 11-508, entitled "Private Development Projects," by providing that the Department of Streets may establish regulations to require certain private development projects to pave and mill the adjacent roadway, all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-06-14
Bill 180557-A

This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s Public Employees Retirement Code to expand Plan 16 to certain employees represented by Lodge 5 of the Fraternal Order of Police who work for the Sheriff’s Office or Register of Wills, and to allow certain employees to elect Plan 16.

Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," to expand "Plan 16" to include certain employees, to change contribution rates for certain employees and the City, to amend various provisions relating to the Deferred Retirement Option Plan ("DROP"), and to make technical amendments; all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-06-14
Bill 180555

This enacted ordinance exempts owners and tenants from certain Center City sidewalk-vending and sidewalk-sale requirements when they sell only fresh fruits and vegetables on the sidewalk next to their property.

Amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," and Section 9-205, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," to exempt sales of fresh fruits and vegetables on the abutting sidewalk of a property by the owner or tenant of that property from the requirements of Sections 9-204 and 9-205, under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-06-14
Bill 180521

This enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s building and property maintenance code for violations involving vacant and exterior properties.

Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Sections A-503 (entitled "Prosecution") and A-601 (entitled "Fines") of The Philadelphia Administrative Code, to provide for assessment of an additional penalty in connection with repeated abatements of unlawful conditions on vacant and exterior properties; under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-06-14
Bill 180519

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land within the area bounded by Allegheny Avenue, Kensington Avenue, Lehigh Avenue, and 2nd Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Allegheny Avenue, Kensington Avenue, Lehigh Avenue, and 2nd Street.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-06-14
Bill 180518

This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties within the area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, Godfrey Avenue, Castor Avenue, and Fillmore Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, Godfrey Avenue, Castor Avenue, and Fillmore Street.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-06-14
Bill 180517

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Leiper Street, Oxford Avenue, Harrison Street, Oakland Street, and Foulkrod Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Leiper Street, Oxford Avenue, Harrison Street, Oakland Street and Foulkrod Street.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-06-14
Bill 180511

This withdrawn proposal would have amended Philadelphia’s zoning code by adding a new subsection called “South Broad Street Gateway” to the Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay section.

Amending Section 14-503 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay," by adding a new subsection entitled "South Broad Street Gateway," and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-06-14
Bill 180510

The enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s zoning code provisions for the Ridge Avenue Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay and makes related changes under specified terms and conditions.

Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending the subsection entitled "/NCA, Ridge Avenue Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay," and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-06-14
Bill 180509

This enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s zoning code to create a new Wissahickon Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.

Amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by creating a new Wissahickon /NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District for the area generally bounded by Henry Avenue, Hermit Street, Ridge Avenue, and the Wissahickon Creek.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-06-14
Bill 180508

This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to acquire, for the City, all or part of one or more parcels of land and any buildings or other improvements on them.

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, together with the improvements thereon, located in and about the area bounded by the Schuylkill River, The Schuylkill River Trail, Hagys Mill Road and Port Royal Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-06-14
Bill 180507

This enacted bill changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas of land bounded by Conrad Street, Indian Queen Lane, Scotts Lane, and Crawford Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Conrad Street, Indian Queen Lane, Scotts Lane, and Crawford Street.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-06-14
Bill 180506

The enacted ordinance amends the Master Plan for the River Road Residential Mixed-Use Area, bounded by the Montgomery County Line, a railroad right-of-way, Shawmont Avenue, and the Schuylkill River.

To amend the Master Plan for the River Road Residential Mixed-Use Area, bounded by the Montgomery County Line, a Railroad Right-of-Way, Shawmont Avenue, and the Schuylkill River, to approve a subdivision and the construction of a utility project.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-06-14
Bill 180505

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land bounded by Haverford Avenue, Felton Street, Arch Street, and Gross Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Haverford Avenue, Felton Street, Arch Street, and Gross Street.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-06-14
Bill 180504

This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s zoning code to authorize funding for qualified Registered Community Organizations to help offset the cost of directors and officers insurance related to the threat of strategic lawsuits against public participation.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising Section 14-303(11A), entitled "Registered Community Organizations," by providing funding for limited insurance coverage for Registered Community Organizations; all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-06-14
Bill 180503

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.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-06-14
Bill 180501

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.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-06-14
Bill 180498-AAA

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.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.