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
February 27, 2020
This enacted ordinance amends a 2019 ordinance concerning the placement of Alter Street between Seventeenth and Eighteenth Streets on the City Plan to better match existing conditions.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 190450) approved July 17, 2019, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 15-S by placing on the City Plan Alter Street from Seventeenth Street to Eighteenth Street in order to conform more closely with existing conditions, under certain terms and conditions," by revising the terms and conditions stated therein and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Board of Surveyors to vacate Charles Street, also known as Markle Street, between Manayunk Avenue and Dexter Street, subject to specified conditions.
Authorizing the vacating of Charles Street (also known as Markle Street), between Manayunk Avenue and Dexter Street, under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia to remove and abandon an existing drainage right-of-way near Pelham Road and Hortter Street and establish a new right-of-way in the same area for sewer and drainage purposes.
Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 185 and abandonment of a certain right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes in the area lying east of Pelham Road and southeast of Hortter Street and the plotting upon the said City Plan of a new right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes in an alternate location within the same area and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way being plotted, under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted bill authorizes Independence Park Hotel to construct, own, and maintain an exterior ramp at 235 Chestnut Street that would extend into the public sidewalk area.
Authorizing Independence Park Hotel ("Owner") to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp at 235 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 ("Property"), all under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted bill establishes two-hour parking limits on portions of S.
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S. 13th street and Kimball street; Juniper street and Catharine street; Carpenter street and S. 6th street; East Passyunk avenue and Kimball street; S. 12th street and Catharine street.
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The enacted ordinance changes the definitions used in Philadelphia’s solar panel incentive program.
Amending Chapter 9-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Energy Conservation," by amending Section 9-3403, entitled "Solar Panel Incentives," amending certain definitions, under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s sidewalk-sales rules to permit vending in certain areas near 56th Street, 57th Street, and Vine Street, between Haverford Avenue and Vine Street, subject to specified terms and conditions.
Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," to permit vending in certain areas in the vicinity of 56th Street between Haverford Avenue and Vine Street, 57th Street between Haverford Avenue and Vine Street, and Vine street between 56th Street and 57th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted bill establishes two-hour parking limits on specified sections of Indiana Avenue, North 15th Street, and North 16th Street.
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Indiana street and Broad street; N. 15th street and Tioga street; N. 16th street and Ontario street to Butler street.
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This enacted bill establishes two-hour parking limits on portions of seven streets in Philadelphia, including Olney Avenue, Nedro Avenue, Chew Avenue, Abbottsford Avenue, Carlisle Street, Lindley Avenue, and North 19th Street.
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Olney avenue and N. 15th street; Nedro avenue and Old York road; Chew avenue and N. 18th street; Abbottsford avenue and Schuyler street; Carlisle street and Duncannon street; Lindley avenue and N. 15th street; N. 19th street and Chew avenue.
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This enacted ordinance establishes a “No Truck Parking Anytime” and tow-away zone on the north side of Grant Avenue, from Krewstown Road to Bustleton Avenue.
Establishing no truck parking and tow-away regulations on Grant Avenue.
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The enacted ordinance prohibits truck parking at any time on both sides of Chesterfield Road between Morrell Avenue and S.
Establishing no truck parking and tow-away regulations on Chesterfield Road.
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The enacted ordinance changes the Far Northeast Overlay District rules in parts of the 56th, 58th, 63rd, and 66th Wards.
Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending Section 14-514, entitled "/FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Morris Street, 26th Street, Moore Street, and 27th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Morris Street, 26th Street, Moore Street, and 27th Street.
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This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to remove from City Plan No.
Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 120 and abandonment of a certain right-of-way reserved for various public utility purposes extending from Twentieth Street to Twenty-First Street, south of Oxford Street, under certain terms and conditions.
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Meeting date
February 26, 2020
This enacted ordinance provided for a ballot question asking Philadelphia voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter’s rules for appointed City officers and employees.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia a proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise and clarify rules pertaining to prohibited activities of City officers and employees, including the restrictions on City officials and employees with respect to political activities.
SIGNED
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This enacted measure provided for Philadelphia voters to decide on April 28, 2020, whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to create a Department of Labor and a Board of Labor Standards.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a Department of Labor and a Board of Labor Standards, to provide for the powers and duties of such Department and Board, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Department and Board into the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SIGNED
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Meeting date
February 20, 2020
This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed bill concerning Philadelphia’s landlord-tenant code.
Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code entitled 'Landlord and Tenant,' to clarify and amend applicable procedures pertaining to the Fair housing Commission, and to provide for the adoption of regulations; all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND FILED
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This adopted resolution recognizes the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia and welcomes the 50th Annual PAL Day at City Hall.
Recognizing the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia and welcoming the 50th Annual PAL Day at City Hall.
ADOPTED
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