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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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May 19, 2022
City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 2453 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2453 N. Carlisle Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Board of Surveyors to move the property and curb lines along part of Hillcrest Avenue, about 216 feet northeast of Germantown Avenue, widening that section and changing the intersection.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 284 by relocating the northwesterly houseline and the curblines of Hillcrest Avenue from its current intersection with Germantown Avenue to a point northeastwardly therefrom, thereby widening the said portion of Hillcrest Avenue and modifying its intersection with said Germantown Avenue, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed of the widened portion of Hillcrest Avenue.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes zoning rules in the South Philadelphia Municipal Hub Overlay District.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending the provisions of Section 14-527, entitled "/SMH, South Philadelphia Municipal Hub Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Public Property Commissioner and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to sign property documents, leases, easements, and related agreements for development along the Delaware River waterfront, I-95, and Christopher Columbus Boulevard between Market Street and Pemberton Street.
Authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to execute all documents necessary and appropriate, including conveyances of easements, title, and other interests in City-owned real estate, new leases and amendments to existing leases, to facilitate and support the coordinated and comprehensive development of the Delaware River waterfront, Interstate 95, and Christopher Columbus Boulevard (formerly a portion of Delaware Avenue), in the area bounded by Market Street, Pemberton Street, Front Street, and the Delaware River bulkhead line; and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute corresponding conveyances, amendments and agreements; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill changes the Philadelphia zoning designations for land between Market Street (Extended), the Delaware River, Dock Street (Extended), and 2nd Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Market Street (Extended), the Delaware River, Dock Street (Extended), and 2nd Street, in order to facilitate development of public open space extending above Christopher Columbus Boulevard and the Delaware Expressway.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is held in committee, would increase Philadelphia’s homestead exclusion for eligible residential property owners.
Amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Homestead Exclusion," to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Board of Surveyors to approve the vacation of about 402 feet of Krewstown Road, from Norwalk Road to its southwestward terminus.
Authorizing the vacating of Krewstown Road from Norwalk Road to its terminus southwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The ordinance authorizes bicycle lanes in both directions on West Market Street between 20th and 23rd streets.
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane on West Market street from 20th street to 23rd street; and making associated changes to travel lanes and parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Transit-Oriented Development zoning rules by designating additional transit stations, including 52nd Street Station on the Market-Frankford Line.
Amending Section 14-513 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/TOD, Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District," to designate additional Transit-Oriented Development Transit Stations, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill changes the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Arch Street, 50th Street, Pine Street, and 54th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Arch Street, 50th Street, Pine Street, and 54th Street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties within the area bounded by Woodland Avenue, 49th Street, Grays Avenue, and 54th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Woodland Avenue, 49th Street, Grays Avenue, and 54th Street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is held in committee, would change the zoning designation for land bounded by 39th Street, Ludlow Street, 40th Street, and Market Street from CMX-4 to RMX-2.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designation of a certain area of land located within an area bounded by 39th Street, Ludlow Street, 40th Street, and Market Street; to amend other rules related to zoning and approving a Master Plan for the site bounded by the forementioned area; and making related changes to various provisions of Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s zoning code to define a “single-room residence” as a building with living quarters that do not have private kitchens, including rooming houses, dormitories, and supported independent living.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing for limited expansion of single-room residence, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which was vetoed by the mayor, would revise Philadelphia’s Ninth District Overlay zoning rules.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Section 14-520, entitled "/NDO, Ninth District Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas within boundaries including Cottman Avenue, Oxford Avenue, Tyson Avenue, Rising Sun Avenue, and the City boundary.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, Oxford Avenue, Tyson Avenue, Rising Sun Avenue, Glenview Street, Bingham Street, Kerper Street, Rising Sun Avenue, Unruh Avenue, Martins Mill Road, City Boundary, and Hasbrook Avenue.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill updates the approximate population figures listed for Philadelphia’s 10 City Council districts.
Amending Chapter 20-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Councilmanic Districts," by revising the approximate population in each of the Councilmanic Districts to include state and county prisoner data, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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The withdrawn resolution would have named the 1500 block of Lombard Avenue “Wesley Way” to honor the historic Wesley A.M.E.
Also naming the 1500 block of Lombard Avenue as Wesley Way, to commemorate the historic Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church and/or one of the most influential Pastors in the church's history- Rev. Alfred G. Dunston.
WITHDRAWN
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Philadelphia-born author, podcaster, cultural critic, and Peabody Award winner Phil Yu.
Honoring Philadelphia-born author, podcaster, cultural critic, media trailblazer, and Peabody award winner Phil Yu, founder of "Angry Asian Man," a destination website on Asian American pop culture, politics, sports, and more, and co-author of the New York Times best seller Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the 90s to Now.
AMENDED
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