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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Meeting date
October 15, 2020
Meeting date
October 14, 2020
This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s building and zoning rules.
Amending Title 4, Subcode "A" of the Philadelphia Building Code, to revise certain provisions of Chapter 3, Permits, and amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-300, entitled "Administration and Procedures," by amending the terms and conditions of Administrative Review; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within an area bounded by Main Street, Ridge Avenue, Wissahickon Creek, the Schuylkill River, and extended Osborn Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Main Street, Ridge Avenue, Wissahickon Creek, the Schuylkill River, and Osborn Street (extended).
SIGNED
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This enacted law defines “site clearing” and requires a building permit for site clearing, grubbing, or earth disturbance covering more than 5,000 square feet, with an approved erosion-control plan.
Amending Section 14-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Definitions," by adding a definition for "Site Clearing," further amending Section 14-704, entitled "Open Space and Natural Resources," by making technical changes to regulations regarding development on steep slopes, and amending Title 4 Subcode "A" of the Philadelphia Building Code, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s zoning maps for an area bounded by Jefferson Street, 24th Street, Thompson Street, and 25th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain portions of land located within an area bounded by Oxford Street, 19th Street, Poplar Street and 27th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties in the area bounded by Walnut Street, Front Street, South Street, and 8th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Walnut Street, Front Street, South Street, and 8th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance establishes uniform procedures for property owners to object to the formation of Business Improvement Districts and Special Services Districts.
Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Chapter 21-3200, entitled "Business Improvement Districts and Special Services Districts," to establish uniform procedures for the filing of objections by affected property owners against the formation of Business Improvement Districts and Special Services Districts, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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Meeting date
October 8, 2020
This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed ordinance concerning a portion of Parker Avenue near Matthias Street.
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 299 by striking from the City Plan Parker Avenue from a point approximately one-hundred fifty-six feet southwest of Matthias Street to its terminus southwestwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various utility purposes within a portion of Parker Avenue being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND FILED
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This communication, placed on file, transmitted a proposed ordinance concerning the legally open portion of Montour Street from Adams Avenue to Foulkrod Street.
Transmitting an ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 180560) approved July 10, 2018, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 250 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Montour Street from Adams Avenue to Foulkrod Street, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
READ AND FILED
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution approving the appointment of Ismail Shahid as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
READ AND FILED
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This communication transmitted a resolution concerning a proposed authorization for the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer deeds for certain City-owned lots, buildings, and other improvements to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Second Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
READ AND FILED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committees on Public Health and Human Services and on Children and Youth to hold joint hearings about effective ways to help young people transition from foster care to stable adulthood.
Authorizing the Committees on Public Health and Human Services and on Children and Youth to hold joint hearings examining current and best practices to ensure youth have a successful transition from foster care to thriving adulthood.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Education and Public Health and Human Services committees to hold joint hearings on the School District of Philadelphia’s preparedness for public health and environmental emergencies.
Authorizing the Committees on Education and on Public Health and Human Services to hold joint hearings examining the School District of Philadelphia's preparedness for public health and environmental emergencies, and to develop best practices that can help the District adequately prepare for these emergencies.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee of the Whole to hold the public hearings required under Bill No.
Authorizing City Council's Committee of the Whole to hold all hearings required pursuant to Bill No. 200364-A, which established a requirement that the Council hold hearings in connection with anticipated collective bargaining agreements between the City and Police Employees in the Philadelphia Police Department represented by the Fraternal Order of Police.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution recognizes and celebrates the second annual Latin American Book Fair in Philadelphia for highlighting local Latin American authors, literature, and culture.
Recognizing and celebrating the second annual Latin American Book Fair in Philadelphia for its work in highlighting local Latin-American authors, literature, and culture.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer full ownership of 87 listed City-owned lots or properties in the First Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the First Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to establish a 15-member advisory Task Force on Disadvantaged Communities.
Authorizing the Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to establish an advisory Task Force on Disadvantaged Communities, and further authorizing the Task Force to produce a report of findings and strategies for uplifting disadvantaged persons in Philadelphia through access to arts and culture.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating the Neumann-Goretti boys basketball team for its 2019–2020 season.
Honoring and congratulating the Neumann-Goretti boys basketball team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 24-4 record in the Philadelphia Catholic League boys basketball championships.
ADOPTED
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