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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

October 21, 2015

Meeting date

October 20, 2015

Council Action2015-10-20
Bill 150668

This enacted ordinance requires owners and lessees of buildings open to the public, including retail businesses and City-owned buildings, to use gender-neutral signs for single-occupancy public bathrooms.

Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by amending Chapter 9-600, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," to add a new Section 9-636, to require that certain establishments and City-owned buildings open to the public, with single-occupancy bathroom facilities, use gender-neutral signage for such facilities, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-10-20
Bill 150615

This enacted ordinance amends the Institutional Development District Master Plan for the Holy Redeemer Lafayette retirement community at 8560 Verree Road.

To amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of the Holy Redeemer Lafayette retirement community, located at 8560 Verree Road, by allowing for an addition to the Skilled Nursing Building.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-10-20
Bill 150614

This enacted law requires the Finance Director to prepare an annual report on workforce diversity in projects and contracts that require Economic Opportunity Plans.

Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," to provide for the preparation and filing of an annual report by the Finance Director that analyzes the extent of workforce diversity on projects and contracts requiring Economic Opportunity Plans and identifies appropriate workforce diversity goals for future projects and contracts, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-10-20
Bill 150611

This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s six-year Capital Program for fiscal years 2016 through 2021.

Amending Bill No. 150162-A (approved June 18, 2015), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2016-2021 inclusive," by adding and revising certain projects, amounts and sources, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-10-20
Bill 150542

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by Valley Green Road, Cherokee Street, and Wolcott Drive.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Valley Green Road, Cherokee Street, and Wolcott Drive.

SIGNED

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Council Action2015-10-20
Bill 150475

The enacted ordinance authorizes the City to accept a donated approximately six-acre parcel at 7900 Cherokee Street, also known as 7900 Cherokee Lane, from Natural Lands Trust, Inc.

Authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to accept title from Natural Lands Trust, Inc., to a certain approximately 6 acre parcel of land known as 7900 Cherokee Street or Lane, subject to a conservation easement granted by the Natural Land Trust, Inc., to Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association, and incorporating the parcel into Wissahickon Valley Park, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-10-20
Bill 150145

The enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for land between Eleventh, Susquehanna, Tenth, and Diamond Streets.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Eleventh Street, Susquehanna Street, Tenth Street, and Diamond Street. Further to approve the Master Plan for Temple University by adding the site bounded by Eleventh Street, Susquehanna Avenue, Tenth Street, and Diamond Street; and the site bounded by Broad Street, Master Street, Thirteenth Street, Girard Avenue, Watts Street, and Thompson Street; to their Institutional (Special Purpose) District and approving various construction projects.

SIGNED

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Meeting date

October 15, 2015

Council Action2015-10-15
COMMUNICATION 150784

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

October 14, 2015 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following matter. Approval of the Proposed Live! Hotel and Casino Philadelphia Master Plan Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Nutter Mayor

READ

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Council Action2015-10-15
COMMUNICATION 150783

This communication transmits a proposed bill to amend Philadelphia’s zoning and planning code.

Transmitting a bill to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by removing certain expired provisions and revising certain provisions, including definitions, administration, overlay zoning district, use regulations, development standards, parking and loading, and signs.

READ

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Council Action2015-10-15
COMMUNICATION 150782

This communication, placed on file, transmitted a proposed bill concerning the City of Philadelphia’s possible acquisition of some or all of the land and buildings at 351-355 West Penn Street and 5322-5334 Newhall Street.

Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire by purchase, condemnation or otherwise title in some or all of the parcels of land together with the improvements thereon situate commonly known as 351-355West Penn Street and 5322-5334 Newhall Street, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2015-10-15
COMMUNICATION 150781

This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning a redevelopment contract for part of the 45th & Sansom Urban Renewal Area, including the listed properties on Sansom Street and South Forty-sixth Street.

Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 45th & Sansom Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 4611 Sansom street, 4612-4620 Sansom street, 4613 Sansom street, 4619 Sansom street, 4621 Sansom street, 125 South Forty-sixth street, 127-129 South Forty-sixth street and 133-135 South Forty-sixth street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Sansom Street Development, LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority. .End

READ

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Council Action2015-10-15
COMMUNICATION 150780

This communication, now placed on file, advises City Council that Bill No.

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 1450496-A, which was passed by Council on October 1, 2015, was signed by the Mayor on October 14, 2015.

READ

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Council Action2015-10-15
Resolution 150779

This adopted resolution recognizes and honors 14-year-old Bobby Hill for his impromptu a cappella performance of “Pie Jesu” for Pope Francis at the Festival of Families concert in Philadelphia.

Recognizing and honoring 14 year-old Bobby Hill for stunning the world with his impromptu, a cappella rendition of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Pie Jesu" for Pope Francis at the recent Festival of Families concert in Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2015-10-15
Resolution 150778

The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and congratulating Health Partners Plans on its 30th anniversary.

Recognizing and Congratulating Health Partners Plans on the Occasion of its 30th Anniversary.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2015-10-15
Resolution 150777

Adopted Resolution authorizes Philadelphia City Council to hold hearings on the Department of Revenue’s progress implementing the Income Inequality Initiative.

Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council to hold hearings to investigate the progress of the Income Inequality Initiative implemented by the Department of Revenue.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2015-10-15
Resolution 150775

The adopted resolution recognizes and commemorates the 75th Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon of the Pan-American Association of Philadelphia.

Recognizing and commemorating the 75th Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon of the Pan-American Association of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2015-10-15
Resolution 150772

City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Marion Johnson for more than 27 years of service as a zoning specialist and legislative aide to Councilwoman Marian B.

Recognizing and acknowledging Marion Johnson for her contributions as Zoning Specialist for Councilwoman Marian B. Tasco, and for her lifelong public service in the Ninth Councilmanic District and to the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of her retirement.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.