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 26, 2017
This adopted resolution celebrates United Bank of Philadelphia on the 25th anniversary of its founding.
Celebrating United Bank of Philadelphia on Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of Its Founding.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognized October 22–28, 2017, as Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing October 22-28, 2017 as Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognizes the service of women veterans in the United States and the contributions of the Women Veterans Center.
Recognizing the Service of Women Veterans in the United States of America and the Extraordinary Contributions of the Women Veterans Center.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer conditional ownership of 6125 Lensen Street, a City-owned property in the Fifty-Ninth Ward, to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Fifty-Ninth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer 522 Mercy Street, a City-owned property in the Thirty-Ninth Ward, to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-Ninth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract for redeveloping 2610 Frankford Avenue in the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2610 Frankford avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with New Kensington Community Development Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution affirms that people with disabilities should have access to understandable information and usable technology, including devices and software designed to work for people with different needs.
Affirming the right of people with disabilities to technology and information access.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 3903 N.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Forty-Third Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution also names 1300 S.
Also naming 1300 S. 46th Street "Ruby Knight Way" in honor of the Woodland Avenue Community Historian and a beloved resident of the Woodland Avenue Community.
ADOPTED
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This enacted bill continued the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise Neighborhood Improvement District and its nonprofit management organization, PRIDE, Inc., through December 31, 2022, in the specified Port Richmond area.
Continuing the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise Neighborhood Improvement District beyond its termination date in the area bounded generally by the north side of Allegheny Avenue, the west side of Memphis Street between Allegheny Avenue and East Westmoreland Street, the south side of East Westmoreland Street, the property line of 3300 Agate Street and the back of properties facing west along the east side of Tulip Street between Westmoreland and Ontario Streets, the south side of Ontario Street, the west side of Tulip Street between Ontario and Tioga Streets, the north side of Tioga Street, the back of properties facing west on the east side of Tulip Street between Tioga and Venango Streets, the back of properties facing south along the north side of Venango Street, including the property located at 2301-07 East Venango Street, and the back of properties facing east along the west side of Amber Street, as well as the properties located at 2066-80 East Tioga Street and 208...
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Meeting date
October 25, 2017
This enacted ordinance amended the rules for sidewalk vendors in Center City by eliminating a previously designated vending location on the west side of 12th Street between Chestnut and Sansom Streets.
Amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by eliminating previously designated vendor locations in Center City; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance revises zoning rules for accessory signs in the CMX-2.5 area bounded by Juniper Street, East Passyunk Avenue, and Mifflin Street.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising requirements for accessory signs, located within the area bounded by Juniper Street, East Passyunk Avenue and Mifflin Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted bill authorizes the use of automated red-light enforcement systems at the intersection of Rising Sun Avenue and Levick Street.
Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of Rising Sun Avenue and Levick Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance updates Philadelphia’s refuse and littering rules to replace a repealed Pennsylvania asset-forfeiture citation with the current legal provision for forfeiting property, including vehicles, used in illegal dumping, or “short dumping.” It applies to people and businesses involved in transporting or dumping debris and works with penalties that can include fines, cleanup orders, vehicle or other property forfeiture, and commercial license revocation.
Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by further amending Section 10-719, entitled "Penalties," to conform with legislation recently enacted by the General Assembly, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance authorizes Michael and Alexis Birnbaum, LLC, to install, own, and maintain an exterior metal staircase and concrete planters extending into public sidewalk areas at 1714-20 S.
Authorizing Michael and Alexis Birnbaum, LLC, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an exterior metal staircase and planter encroachments at 1714-20 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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The enacted bill changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties in an area bounded by Memphis Street, Oakdale Street, Tulip Street, Oakdale Street, Sepviva Street, and Lehigh Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Memphis Street, Oakdale Street, Tulip Street, Oakdale Street, Sepviva Street, and Lehigh Avenue.
SIGNED
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Meeting date
October 24, 2017
This lapsed resolution proposed amending Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to create a framework for publicly funded political campaigns, with Council able to establish the program by ordinance.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter regarding appropriations and expenditures for, and implementation of, public financing of political campaigns pursuant to a system as may be established by Council by ordinance; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
RECESSED
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This lapsed bill would have submitted a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters at the November 7, 2017 election.
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 providing for public matching funding for campaigns for City office; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
RECESSED
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