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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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December 19, 2014

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140885

This enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to lease a City-owned parcel on the south side of Baltimore Avenue between 39th and 41st Streets to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for further sublease.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into a lease with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the lease of a certain parcel of City-owned land on the South side of Baltimore Avenue between 39th and 41st Streets, for further sublease, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140884

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s school tax rules so that income from an S corporation is counted as received for the net income tax only when it is actually distributed.

Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by modifying the definition of "Net Income" with respect to distributions from S corporations; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140864

This enacted bill created a Central Roxborough Neighborhood Conservation Overlay in the area generally bounded by the streets listed in the legislation.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by creating a new Central Roxborough /NCO for the area generally bounded by Henry Avenue, Acorn Street, Ridge Avenue, Hermitage Street, Silverwood Street, Leverington Avenue, Fleming Street, Monastery Avenue, Dexter Street, Roxborough Avenue, Manayunk Avenue, Rector Street, Mitchell Street, Roxborough Avenue, Ridge Avenue, Green Lane, Jannette Street, Monastery Avenue, and Henry Avenue.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140863

This enacted ordinance authorized a Fiscal Year 2014 transfer of $6,085,076 within the Aviation Fund.

Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 within the Aviation Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to the Police Department and the Director of Finance - Fringe Benefits.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140862

This enacted ordinance authorized the Finance Director to transfer $17,204,939 in Fiscal Year 2014 appropriations within the Water Fund.

Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 within the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140861

This enacted ordinance authorized the Finance Director to transfer $20,203,680 in Fiscal Year 2014 General Fund appropriations among City offices, departments, boards, commissions, and the First Judicial District.

Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140859

The enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by South Street, Schuylkill Avenue, Christian Street (Extended), and the Schuylkill River.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by South Street, Schuylkill Avenue, Christian Street (Extended), and the Schuylkill River.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140857

Enacted legislation changes the zoning designations for land bounded by South Street, 15th Street, Kater Street, and 16th Street and establishes the area as the South Street West section of the Center City overlay district.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by South Street, 15th Street, Kater Street, and 16th Street, by amending Section 14-500 of the Zoning Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140856

The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s Property Maintenance Code and updated related references throughout the City Code.

Amending various provisions of Subcode PM of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code," as it will take effect January 1, 2015 pursuant to Bill No. 120647 (approved January 20, 2014); and further amending The Philadelphia Code by updating cross-references to Subcode PM that now appear in other Subcodes of Title 4 and in other titles of The Philadelphia Code; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140854

This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Public Property Commissioner to accept, as a donation from the School District of Philadelphia, title to certain land parcels in the area bounded by Media Street, N.

Authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept from The School District of Philadelphia title to certain parcels of land located within an area bounded by Media Street to the North, N. 52nd Street to the East, Master Street to the South, and N. Peach Street to the West, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140853

The enacted ordinance authorizes the City of Philadelphia to lease from the Philadelphia Housing Authority a parcel bounded by portions of Brown Street, 47th Street, Aspen Street, and Markoe Street, including improvements to be known as the Lucien E.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease from the Philadelphia Housing Authority a parcel of land bounded by a portion of Brown Street, a portion of 47th Street, Aspen Street and Markoe Street, along with the improvements thereon, to be known upon the completion of its construction as the Lucien E. Blackwell Community Center, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140830

This enacted bill authorizes the City Solicitor to enter into a contract lasting up to four years with a provider that will edit, publish, and market printed and electronic versions of the 11th edition of The Philadelphia Code, a Zoning and Planning Supplement, and the 2015 reprint of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter.

Authorizing the City Solicitor, on behalf of the City, to enter into a multi-year contract with a provider of codification, editing, and marketing services to produce printed and electronic versions of the 11th edition of The Philadelphia Code, a Zoning and Planning Supplement and the 2015 Reprint of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, with periodic supplements to each, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140828

The enacted ordinance extended the application deadline for Philadelphia’s longtime owner-occupant property tax exemption for owners who were eligible for the program’s first tax year but missed the original deadline.

Amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," by extending the deadline to apply for the exemption authorized by this Chapter on behalf of certain property owners who were eligible for the exemption in the first year that it was available, but who missed the deadline to apply; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140804

This enacted ordinance removes the rule that prohibited personal credit establishments, including their expansion or extension, in the Center City East overlay area.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising the Center City East Overlay use regulations for Personal Credit Establishments, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140800

This enacted bill authorized Philadelphia’s Public Property Commissioner to accept, as a donation, the title to an approximately 0.81-acre parcel at 3600 N.

Authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept from The School District of Philadelphia title to a certain approximately .81 acre parcel of land known as 3600 N. 11th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140782-A

This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning rules for accessory structures serving residential uses.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising the size requirements for accessory structures for residential uses, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140750

The enacted measure adds requirements for Philadelphia junk dealers.

Amending Section 9-613 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Junk Dealers," to establish additional requirements in connection with engaging in the business of a junk dealer, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-12-19
Bill 140638-A

This enacted law expands eligibility for Philadelphia’s real-property tax exemption for longtime owner-occupants.

Amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," by amending the eligibility requirements to make eligible properties owned by certain individuals who received assistance in the acquisition of the property as part of a government or nonprofit housing program, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.