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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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September 12, 2017

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July 11, 2017

Council Action2017-07-11
Bill 170594

This enacted ordinance establishes southbound one-way traffic on Lawrence Street between Ontario Street and Westmoreland Street.

Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Lawrence Street between Ontario Street and Westmoreland Street.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-07-11
Bill 170566

The enacted ordinance amended an earlier authorization for various encroachments into the rights-of-way on Market, Filbert, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th Streets, including an overhead pedestrian bridge above Filbert Street.

Amending Section 9 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 150377) approved June 18, 2015, as amended by Bill No. 160566, approved June 16, 2016, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the construction, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments into the right-of-way of Market Street, Filbert Street, 11th Street, 10th Street, 9th Street and 8th Street, and authorizing the assignment of certain rights with respect to an overhead pedestrian bridge above Filbert Street west of the house line of Ninth Street to be assigned, all under certain terms and conditions, by further authorizing the Streets Department to approve encroachments consistent with plans approved by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and the City of Philadelphia Art Commission," by extending the time for compliance with the authorization conditions therein.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-07-11
Bill 170562

This enacted ordinance changes the parking limit on the south side of Granite Street between Frankford Avenue and Darrah Street from two hours to four hours.

Establishing a parking regulation on Granite Street, south side, Frankford Avenue to Darrah Street.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-07-11
Bill 170561

This enacted ordinance authorizes a five-foot southbound bicycle lane on 15th Street between Carpenter Street and Washington Avenue and sets the northbound and southbound lane widths.

Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate a bicycle lane, in the southbound direction, on 15th Street between Carpenter Street and Washington Avenue; and also regulating the direction of the movement of traffic on 15th Street between Carpenter Street and Washington Avenue, and establishing no-parking regulations on both sides of 15th Street from Carpenter Street to Washington Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-07-11
Bill 170556

The enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City Plan that vacate specified underground and overhead portions of Moravian Street between 19th and 20th Streets, subject to stated conditions.

Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308 by striking from the City Plan and vacating certain sub-surface portions and certain aerial portions of Moravian Street from 19th Street to 20th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-07-11
Bill 170554

This enacted ordinance authorizes Baldev Shunta, who operates a newsstand on 34th Street near Convention Avenue, to construct, use, and maintain conduits under and across the street to provide electrical service to the newsstand.

Authorizing Mr. Baldev Shunta, owner and operator of the newsstand located on the west side of 34th Street, 148-feet north of Convention Avenue, to construct, use, and maintain conduits in, under, and across the west side of 34th Street, 148-feet north of Convention Avenue for the purpose of supplying electrical service to said newsstand, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-07-11
Bill 170553

This enacted bill authorizes Brandywine Realty Trust and its affiliates to build, own, and maintain planters and access stairs extending into the public right-of-way around 3001–23 Market Street, along Market Street, 30th Street, and John F.

Authorizing Brandywine Realty Trust to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments at 3001-23 Market Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-07-11
Bill 170518

This enacted ordinance authorizes removing Pearl Street from the City Plan between Thirteenth Street and Broad Street and reserving a right-of-way in that area for sewers, drainage, water mains, and public utilities.

Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Pearl Street from Thirteenth Street to Broad Street and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes, water main purposes, and public utility purposes within the lines of Pearl Street being stricken, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-07-11
Bill 170516

This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land in the area bounded by 3rd Street, Berks Street, 6th 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 3rd Street, Berks Street, 6th Street, and Lehigh Avenue.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-07-11
Bill 170512

Philadelphia City Council enacted an ordinance amending the Sports Stadium District Master Plan for the Philadelphia Phillies.

To amend the Sports Stadium (Special Purpose) District Master Plan in the area bounded by Darien Street, Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, and Pattison Avenue, by approving the proposed Ballpark Services building at the intersection of Hartranft and Darien Streets.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-07-11
Bill 170511

The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of Philadelphia, to transfer all or part of a City-owned parcel bounded by Market Street, North Salford Street, Filbert Street, and North 59th Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, all or part of a parcel of land located in the area bounded by Market Street, North Salford Street, Filbert Street, and North 59th Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-07-11
Bill 170510

The enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City Plan that would remove the legally open portions of Westview Street between Springbank Street and Hortter Street.

Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 311 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Westview Street from Springbank Street to Hortter Street and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right of way for sewer and drainage purposes and water main purposes within the lines of Westview Street being stricken, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-07-11
Bill 170508

This enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority for the City to use about 31,499 square feet of office space at 1500 John F.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-07-11
Bill 170507

The enacted bill authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority so the City can use about 39,141 square feet at 1425 Arch Street.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1425 Arch Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-07-11
Bill 170506

This enacted bill authorized the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to lease about 1,200 square feet of office space at 8747 Frankford Avenue from Washington Service Corp.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Washington Service Corp., for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 8747 Frankford Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-07-11
Bill 170504

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for signs by revising definitions and requirements for digital, animated, illuminated, portable, window, wall, projecting, marquee, and freestanding signs.

To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Chapters 14-200, entitled "Definitions," and 14-900 "Signs," all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.