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
Unanimous actions actions from the December 6, 2018 meeting.
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Showing 37-54 of 54 actions from December 6, 2018
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, Henry Avenue, a railroad right-of-way, and Scotts Lane.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, Henry Avenue, Railroad Right-of-Way, and Scotts Lane.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by the Delaware Expressway, Tolbut Street (extended), Torresdale Avenue, and Pennypack Street (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 Expressway, Tolbut Street (extended), Torresdale Avenue and Pennypack Street (extended).
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties within the area bounded by Parkside Avenue, 42nd Street, Girard Avenue, and Belmont Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Parkside Avenue, 42nd Street, Girard Avenue, and Belmont Avenue.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance revises Philadelphia’s zoning rules for signs in the CMX-2 and CMX-2.5 commercial mixed-use districts.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-900, entitled "Signs," by amending the Commercial Mixed-Use sign allowance; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s residential building, energy conservation, and plumbing codes to conform with Pennsylvania’s Uniform Construction Code Act.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," Subcode R, entitled "The Philadelphia Residential Code" by adding amendments to the 2015 edition of the "International Residential Code" as adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Subcode EC, entitled the Philadelphia Energy Conservation Code by adding amendments as adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Subcode P, entitled "The Philadelphia Plumbing Code," to allow for technical amendments to be made by regulation, all to conform with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act: all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Flamingo Street, Lawn Street, Edsall Street, Shaw Street, and Hillside Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Flamingo Street, Lawn Street, Esdall Street, Shaw Street, and Hillside Avenue.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill establishes two-hour parking limits on specified blocks of Larchwood Avenue, North 33rd Street, Delancey Street, Sansom Street, and South 61st Street.
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Larchwood avenue and S. 47th street; Larchwood avenue and S. 59th street; N. 33rd street and Spring Garden street; Delancey street and S. 51st street; Sansom street and S. 51st street; S. 61st street and Chestnut street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill establishes two-hour parking limits on specified sections of 45th Street, Cedar Avenue, 34th Street, and Farragut Street during set weekday hours.
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: 45th street and Spruce street; Cedar avenue and 47th street; 34th street and Brandywine street; Farragut street and Walnut street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance requires businesses seeking certain tax exemptions, abatements, or credits in designated development zones to agree to an Opportunity Plan.
Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," by requiring that applications for zone designation include Opportunity Plans that provide for apprenticeship and other work opportunities for students enrolled in School District Career and Technical Education Programs, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes the Center City zoning overlay by dividing the Market Street East Retail Area into north and south areas with different boundaries.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-502, entitled "/CTR, Center City Overlay" by modifying the boundaries of the Market Street East Retail Area, providing additional regulations, 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.
This enacted ordinance establishes a no-truck-parking rule at all times on both sides of Darnell Road between Decatur Road and Dutton Road.
Establishing no truck parking and tow-away regulations on both sides of Darnell Road from Decatur Road to Dutton Road.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance provides for extending the period businesses can carry net operating losses forward when calculating Philadelphia Business Income and Receipts Taxes, from three tax years to 20.
Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," by extending the period that Net Operating Losses can be carried, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This failed proposal would have required pharmaceutical manufacturers and their sales agents marketing certain drugs to Philadelphia health care practitioners to register with the Health Department, wear identification badges, and submit drug-related written materials.
Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by adding a new Chapter 6-1200, entitled "Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Practices," to provide for registration of pharmaceutical manufacturer agents and certain other requirements; and to prohibit gifts by pharmaceutical manufacturers and their agents to health care practitioners; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes eastbound-only traffic on Aspen Street between North Markoe Street and North 46th Street.
Establishing a one-way regulation on Aspen Street, from North Markoe Street to North 46th Street, eastbound.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill changes Philadelphia’s property maintenance rules for piers, bulkheads, wharves, docks, and other waterfront structures along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers and their estuaries.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), to amend provisions relating to periodic inspections of piers and other waterfront structures; and to make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s building and fire codes to require automatic fire sprinklers in basements and exit-discharge levels of certain buildings that are at least 45 feet high.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "B" (The Philadelphia Building Code), and Subcode "F" (The Philadelphia Fire Code), to add sections requiring fire sprinklers in portions of certain buildings, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes a no-truck-parking, tow-away zone on Commerce Way from McNulty Road to the road’s northeast terminus.
Establishing no truck parking and tow-away regulations on Commerce Way from McNulty Road to its terminus further northeastwardly therefrom.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted law adds lead-paint safety requirements to special inspection certificates for educational buildings owned or operated by entities that receive substantial City funding.
Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code) of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section A-703, entitled "Special Certificate of Inspection," to provide for lead paint requirements for educational occupancies, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.