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Procedural actions from the May 1, 2025 meeting.
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This resolution names a section of South Broad Street in South Philadelphia as 'Teddy Pendergrass Way' to honor the life and legacy of the legendary entertainer. This change affects the street between Pine and Lombard Streets. The naming is a tribute to Teddy Pendergrass, a notable figure in the city's entertainment history.
Also naming South Broad Street between Pine and Lombard Streets as "Teddy Pendergrass Way" to honor the life and legacy of South Philadelphia legendary entertainer Teddy Pendergrass.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill prohibits stopping, standing, or parking a vehicle on public streets for short dumping, and allows the city to use cameras to enforce this rule. It also sets penalties and allows for vehicles to be impounded under certain conditions. This affects anyone who stops or parks a vehicle on public streets in Philadelphia for short dumping.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to prohibit the stopping, standing, or parking of a motor vehicle on a public street or as otherwise prohibited for purposes of short dumping and authorization of enforcement through a camera-based enforcement system, and designating penalties and impoundment, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill changes the official lines and grades of Ludlow Street between 10th and 11th Streets. It affects people who own property or live near this area. The change could impact how the street and surrounding properties are used and developed.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by relocating certain portions of the curb lines of Ludlow Street from Tenth Street to Eleventh Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill changes rules for above-ground garages owned by the city and sets new development standards for a specific area in Center City, bounded by 10th Street, Chestnut Street, 11th Street, and Ludlow Street. The new rules affect city-owned garages and developers building in the specified area. The goal is to guide how these properties are used and developed.
Amending Chapter 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Regulations," and Chapter 14-700, entitled "Development Standards," to establish use requirements for above-ground garages owned by a public entity and new development standards applicable to certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 10th Street, Chestnut Street, 11th Street and Ludlow Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill changes the rules for building homes in the Fifth District Overlay area of Philadelphia. It removes some exceptions that allowed developers to build on smaller lots, build taller buildings, or fit more homes on a property than normally allowed. This change affects people who own property or want to build in this area.
Amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District" by removing exceptions for minimum residential lot area and floor area, height, and dwelling unit density bonus eligibility, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, affecting the types of buildings and businesses that can be built there. The area is bounded by Roy Street, 11th Street, Allegheny Avenue, and Germantown Avenue. This change may impact residents, businesses, and developers in the area.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roy Street, 11th Street, Allegheny Avenue, and Germantown Avenue.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill allows the city to remove a planned water main path from the city's plans, which is located north of Montgomery Avenue and between Broad Street and Fifteenth Street. The path was originally set aside for water main purposes but is no longer needed. This change affects the city's planning and development in this area.
Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 123 and abandonment of a certain right-of-way reserved for water main purposes located north of Montgomery Avenue and extending from Broad Street to Fifteenth Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill sets parking rules for specific streets in Philadelphia, including Anchor, Kennedy, Salem, Franklin, N. 8th, N. 7th, Bristol, and Mascher streets. The rules affect people who park on these streets. The goal is to regulate parking in these areas.
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Anchor street between Horrocks Street and Large street; Kennedy street between Penn street and Saul street; Salem street between Torresdale avenue and Womwrath street; Franklin street between Cayuga street and Wingohocking street; N. 8th street between Wingohocking street and Cayuga street; N. 7th street between Butler street and Pike street; Bristol street between Marshall street and N. 7th street; Bristol street between N. 6th street and Marshall street; Mascher street between Montgomery avenue and Cecil B Moore avenue.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill allows the city to remove a portion of Cresson Street from the city map, specifically the part between Ridge Avenue and Osborn Street. This change affects people who use or live near this street. The city can now use this space for other purposes, as the street is no longer officially part of the city plan.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 230 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Cresson Street from Ridge Avenue to Osborn Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia is allowed to sublease a property at 4101 Market Street from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development. This agreement will let the city use the premises under specific terms and conditions. The sublease is managed by the Commissioner of Public Property.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 4101 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia is allowed to sublease a property at 4101 Market Street from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development. This agreement will let the city use the premises under specific terms and conditions. The sublease is managed by the Commissioner of Public Property.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 4101 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill updates Philadelphia's rules for businesses to include selling tobacco to minors as a nuisance behavior. It affects businesses that sell tobacco products and aims to prevent sales to people under 18. The change is part of the city's efforts to regulate business operations.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by revising Chapter 9-4400, entitled "Responsible Business Operations," to add the sale of tobacco in violation of 18 Pa. C.S. ? 6305 to the list of nuisance behaviors, under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill updates Philadelphia's rules for businesses to include selling tobacco to minors as a nuisance behavior. It affects businesses that sell tobacco products and aims to prevent sales to people under 18. The change is part of the city's efforts to regulate business operations.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by revising Chapter 9-4400, entitled "Responsible Business Operations," to add the sale of tobacco in violation of 18 Pa. C.S. ? 6305 to the list of nuisance behaviors, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia is allowed to buy or lease a piece of land near the Delaware River to build a new facility. The city will work with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to develop the facility. This project will affect the area bounded by State Road, Pennypack Creek, the Delaware River, and former Hartel Avenue.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee title or lesser real estate interest, including a leasehold estate, for all or a portion of the premises bounded by State Road, the Pennypack Creek, the Delaware River, and former Hartel Avenue, to enter into a lease or sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development at said premises for the development of a facility, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with PAID for the development of the facility, and to take title to the completed facility from PAID, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia is allowed to buy or lease a piece of land near the Delaware River to build a new facility. The city will work with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to develop the facility. This project will affect the area bounded by State Road, Pennypack Creek, the Delaware River, and former Hartel Avenue.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee title or lesser real estate interest, including a leasehold estate, for all or a portion of the premises bounded by State Road, the Pennypack Creek, the Delaware River, and former Hartel Avenue, to enter into a lease or sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development at said premises for the development of a facility, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with PAID for the development of the facility, and to take title to the completed facility from PAID, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill allows the city to suspend licenses of businesses that don't follow state rules or have a physical layout that is significantly different from their original plans. This affects businesses in Philadelphia that need licenses to operate. The goal is to ensure businesses comply with regulations and follow approved plans.
Amending Section 6-503 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Licenses and Permits," to provide for the suspension of licenses for businesses not in compliance with applicable state regulations and/or whose physical layout significantly differs from the originally approved floor plan, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill allows the city to suspend licenses of businesses that don't follow state rules or have a physical layout that is significantly different from their original plans. This affects businesses in Philadelphia that need licenses to operate. The goal is to ensure businesses comply with regulations and follow approved plans.
Amending Section 6-503 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Licenses and Permits," to provide for the suspension of licenses for businesses not in compliance with applicable state regulations and/or whose physical layout significantly differs from the originally approved floor plan, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia will own and maintain a new bridge over railroad tracks on Byberry Road, between Evans Street and Worthington Road. The bridge will be built by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. This agreement allows the city to add the bridge to its official plans.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Streets Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to own and maintain a bridge to be constructed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ("PennDOT") to carry Byberry Road over certain railroad tracks between Evans Street and Worthington Road, and placing said bridge carrying Byberry Road on the City Plan pursuant to the terms of an agreement between the City and PennDOT, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.