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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

April 23, 2015

Council Action2015-04-23
Resolution 150387

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Deesha Dyer for being named White House Social Secretary on April 16, 2015.

Honoring and congratulating Deesha Dyer for her outstanding professional accomplishments as being named the White House Social Secretary on April 16, 2015 as the second African American woman to hold the top social post in the Obama Administration and the first as a graduate of the Community College of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-04-23
Resolution 150385

The adopted resolution designated May 15, 2015, as Juror Appreciation Day in Philadelphia.

Designating May 15, 2015 as Juror Appreciation Day in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-04-23
Resolution 150383

This adopted resolution recognizes and acknowledges Delta Sigma Theta Sorority on the occasion of its Eighth Annual Philadelphia City Council Delta Day.

Recognizing and acknowledging Delta Sigma Theta Sorority on the occasion of its Eighth Annual Philadelphia City Council Delta Day.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-04-23
Resolution 150360

This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of the city-owned property at 2358 North 6th Street 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-seventh 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 terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-04-23
Resolution 150358

The adopted resolution begins the process of creating the Mayfair Business Improvement District along Frankford Avenue from Harbison Avenue to Sheffield Street and on certain nearby blocks.

Initiating action to establish a neighborhood improvement district, to be known as the Mayfair Business Improvement District ("District"), in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the south side of Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford Avenue; and for which Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, would serve as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act, prior to enactment of an ordinance that would formally establish the District.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

April 22, 2015

Council Action2015-04-22
Resolution 150179

This lapsed resolution would have approved a revised Philadelphia five-year financial plan covering fiscal years 2016 through 2020, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2015.

Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2016 through 2020, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2015, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-04-22
Bill 150164

This enacted ordinance adopted Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2016, making appropriations from multiple city funds to City Council and numerous city offices, departments, boards, commissions, and agencies.

Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2016.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-04-22
Bill 150163

The enacted measure adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2016 Capital Budget, totaling $2,703,991,000, for the purposes listed in its attached exhibit.

To adopt a Fiscal 2016 Capital Budget.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-04-22
Bill 150162

Philadelphia City Council adopted a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2016 through 2021.

To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2016-2021 inclusive.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

April 21, 2015

Council Action2015-04-21
Resolution 150179

This lapsed resolution would have approved a revised Philadelphia five-year financial plan covering fiscal years 2016 through 2020, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2015.

Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2016 through 2020, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2015, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-04-21
Bill 150170

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for accessory signs in the CMX-2.5 commercial mixed-use 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

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-04-21
Bill 150169

The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to amend the City’s sublease with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for approximately 26,758 square feet on the fifth floor of 701 Market Street.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment to a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for the use by the City of the premises located at 701 Market Street, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-04-21
Bill 150168

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for Industrial Residential Mixed Use (IRMX) districts.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions relating to IRMX, Industrial Residential Mixed Use district.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-04-21
Bill 150164

This enacted ordinance adopted Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2016, making appropriations from multiple city funds to City Council and numerous city offices, departments, boards, commissions, and agencies.

Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2016.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-04-21
Bill 150163

The enacted measure adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2016 Capital Budget, totaling $2,703,991,000, for the purposes listed in its attached exhibit.

To adopt a Fiscal 2016 Capital Budget.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-04-21
Bill 150162

Philadelphia City Council adopted a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2016 through 2021.

To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2016-2021 inclusive.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-04-21
Bill 150161

This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Land Bank rules to allow the City to transfer property to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for later transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank.

Amending Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia Land Bank," to allow the City to transfer property to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for subsequent transfer to the Land Bank; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2015-04-21
Bill 150124

This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Letterly Street, Jasper Street, and Hagert Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Letterly Street, Jasper Street, and Hagert Street.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.