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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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Meeting date

September 6, 2016

Council Action2016-09-06
Bill 160529

This enacted bill authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to accept title to all or part of the properties at 1035–37 South 6th Street and 1028–32 South Fairhill Street, known together as the South 6th Street Garden.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to accept title to all or a portion of the parcels of land commonly known as 1035-37 South 6th Street and 1028-32 South Fairhill Street; and amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fairmount Park System," to include such properties among the areas designated as part of the Fairmount Park System; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-09-06
Bill 160458

The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to accept ownership of all or part of the land known as The Spring Gardens, bounded by North Street, North 18th Street, Wallace Street, and North 19th Street.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to accept title to all or a portion of the parcels of land in the area bounded by North Street, North 18th Street, Wallace Street, and North 19th Street; and amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fairmount Park System," to include such properties among the areas designated as part of the Fairmount Park System; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-09-06
Bill 160276

This enacted ordinance permits one free-standing, non-accessory advertising sign in the area bounded by State Road, I-95, and Ashburner Street.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-905, entitled "Non-Accessory Signs", by adding a new subsection to permit one advertising sign with certain conditions within the area bounded by State Road, the Delaware Expressway (I-95), and Ashburner Street.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-09-06
Bill 160275

This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas of land bounded by State Road, the Delaware Expressway (I-95), and Ashburner Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded State Road, the Delaware Expressway (I-95), and Ashburner Street.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-09-06
Bill 160129

This enacted law changes Philadelphia’s Economic Opportunity Plans and First Source Jobs Policy for covered projects and contracts receiving qualifying City financial assistance.

Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by amending certain definitions; and amending Chapter 17-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "First Source Jobs Policy," by designating the Economic Opportunity Review Committee to oversee implementation and enforcement of the City's First Source Jobs Policy; requiring a report of executed First Source Jobs Agreements; modifying certain definitions; providing penalties; and providing for certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

August 24, 2016

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August 4, 2016

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August 1, 2016

Meeting date

June 28, 2016

Council Action2016-06-28
Bill 160566

This enacted ordinance amends a 2015 ordinance concerning encroachments into the rights-of-way of several Center City streets and an overhead pedestrian bridge above Filbert Street.

Amending Section 9 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 150377) approved June 18, 2015, 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.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-06-28
Bill 160565

This enacted ordinance amended a 2014 ordinance concerning the vacation of Hope Street from Laurel Street to Pollard Street and the reservation of a sewer and drainage right-of-way within that area.

Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 140280) approved May 19, 2014, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Hope Street from Laurel Street to Pollard Street and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes within the lines of Hope Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-06-28
Bill 160564

The enacted ordinance prohibits tractor-trailer parking at any time on both sides of North 5th Street between Spencer Street and Godfrey Avenue.

Establishing a no tractor trailer parking regulation on both sides of North 5th Street, from Spencer Street to Godfrey Avenue.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-06-28
Bill 160563

The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce to acquire the land known as the Orange Line in Tinicum Township and Philadelphia, near Philadelphia International Airport.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to acquire land known as the Orange Line in Tinicum Township and Philadelphia, in the vicinity of Philadelphia International Airport, together with all improvements thereon, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-06-28
Bill 160562

The enacted bill authorizes the City, through the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, to acquire about 1.2 acres known as Parcel T at Island and Escort Avenues, including the improvements on the land.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to acquire approximately 1.2 acres of land known as Parcel T located at the northeast corner of Island and Escort Avenues, together with all improvements thereon; and removing a certain title exception with respect thereto; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-06-28
Bill 160561

The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce to acquire, for the City, about two acres at 8365 Enterprise Avenue, including the buildings and other improvements on the property.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to acquire an approximately two acre property known as 8365 Enterprise Avenue, together with all improvements thereon, and removing a certain title exception with respect thereto, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-06-28
Bill 160560

The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce to acquire about one acre of land known as Parcel 8A in Tinicum Township, Delaware County, on behalf of Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to acquire approximately one acre of land known as Parcel 8A located in Tinicum Township at Tinicum Island Road (rear) and bounded by Philadelphia International Airport to the south, east and west sides, together with all improvements thereon, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-06-28
Bill 160559

This enacted bill authorizes East Falls Development Corporation to construct, own, and maintain six planters that would extend into the public footways along Ridge Avenue and Midvale Avenue at 4168 Ridge Avenue.

Authorizing East Falls Development Corporation to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments at 4168 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, on Ridge Avenue and Midvale Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-06-28
Bill 160558

This enacted bill authorizes revisions to the City Plan in the area of Delaware Avenue, Buckius Street, and Richmond Street.

Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 305 and 306 by placing on the City Plan Delaware Avenue from Orthodox Street to Buckius Street, widening Buckius Street from Delaware Avenue to Richmond Street, and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for drainage purposes extending from a point on the northeasterly side of Buckius Street, at its crossing by the right-of-way of the Philadelphia Belt Line Railroad, southeastwardly to the Delaware River.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-06-28
Bill 160557

The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property and the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to sublease McArdle Playground from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to sublease from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority certain land and improvements known as McArdle Playground, owned by the School District of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.