Council actions
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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Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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Meeting date
May 4, 2017
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land within an area bounded by Devereaux Avenue, Keystone Street, Princeton Avenue, Cottman Avenue, Milnor Street, Bleigh Avenue, and the Delaware River.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Devereaux Avenue (extended), Keystone Street, Princeton Avenue, Keystone Street, Cottman Avenue (extended), Milnor Street, Bleigh Avenue (extended), and the Delaware River.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Owen Kamihira, owner of Bar Fred LLC, to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1040 North 2nd Street.
Authorizing Owen Kamihira, ("Owner") of Bar Fred LLC, to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1040 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance grants Stephen Ngo, owner and operator of the Royal Tea Food Truck on Norris Street between 13th and Broad Streets, permission to install and maintain electrical wires and conduits in, under, and over the public right-of-way to supply electricity to the truck.
Granting permission to Stephen Ngo, owner and operator of Royal Tea Food Truck located in the right-of-way on the north side of Norris Street between 13th Street and Broad Street, to install, use and maintain certain electrical wires, conduits and appurtenances in, under and over the right-of-way on the north side of Norris Street between 13th Street and Broad Street, for the purpose of supplying electricity to said lunch truck, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This withdrawn bill would have allowed Houston Small and Debra Wilson, who operate the Tasty Eats Food Truck on 13th Street between Norris and Diamond Streets, to install and maintain electrical wires and conduits in, under, and over the public right-of-way to supply electricity to the truck.
Granting permission to Houston Small and Debra Wilson, owners and operators of Tasty Eats Food Truck located in the right-of-way on the east side of 13th Street between Norris Street and Diamond Street, to install, use and maintain certain electrical wires, conduits and appurtenances in, under and over the right-of-way on the east side of 13th Street between Norris Street and Diamond Street, for the purpose of supplying electricity to said lunch truck, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted measure exempts the Philadelphia Land Bank from City recording fees when it acquires property and from certain realty transfer taxes, including some transfers involving Land Bank property.
Amending Section 10-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fees," to exempt the Land Bank from paying City recording fees in connection with property it acquires; amending Chapter 16-700, entitled "Philadelphia Land Bank," to provide for the leasing out of Land Bank property; and amending Chapter 19-1400, entitled "Realty Transfer Tax," to exempt the Land Bank, and certain transactions involving the Land Bank, from payment of realty transfer tax; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance requires all-way stop signs at the intersection of 57th Street and Wyalusing Avenue, following PennDOT regulations.
Authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of 57th Street and Wyalusing Avenue.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning rules for non-accessory signs on municipal property.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-905, entitled "Non Accessory Signs," by authorizing the Director of Finance to create a separate fund for revenue collected by the City with respect to advertising on municipal property, authorizing the disposition of such revenue, and making conforming amendments to any other applicable Sections of The Philadelphia Code, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land bounded by 29th Street, Sedgley Avenue, Ridge Avenue, and Glenwood Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 29th Street, Sedgley Avenue, Ridge Avenue, and Glenwood Avenue.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City Plan affecting the houselines and curblines of Convention Avenue between Thirty-Fourth Street and Health Sciences Drive.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating portions of the houselines and curblines of Convention Avenue, from Thirty-Fourth Street to Health Sciences Drive, and placing on the City Plan two rights-of-way for drainage purposes within the vicinity of the intersection of Convention Avenue and Health Sciences Drive and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way for drainage purposes, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the beds of the areas proposed to be placed on City Plan as portions of Convention Avenue.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s realty transfer tax rules to exclude transfers between stepparents and stepchildren, as well as transfers involving the spouse of a stepchild.
Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," to include transfers between stepparents and stepchildren as a transaction excluded from the realty transfer tax.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the deadline for filing petitions for refunds and authorized requests for credits involving money collected for the City or the School District of Philadelphia.
Amending Section 19-1703 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refunds," regarding credits and due dates, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to move the eastern property line of a portion of University Avenue north of Curie Boulevard, widening the avenue by a variable amount.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating the easterly houseline of University Avenue, from a point approximately five-hundred forty-five feet north of Curie Boulevard to a point approximately two-hundred thirty-six feet further northwardly therefrom, a variable distance eastwardly, thereby widening said University Avenue, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, without cost and free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of the said widened portion of University Avenue.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
April 27, 2017
The adopted resolution recognizes May 2017 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing May 2017 as Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month in Philadelphia to celebrate and commemorate the proud heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and their important contributions to enhancing the City's culture, economy, and the founding ideals of independence and democracy.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognized and celebrated Philadelphia’s 2017 Philippine Independence Week, held from June 3 through June 16.
Recognizing and Celebrating the 2017 Philippine Independence Week Celebration from June 3rd to June 16th.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution initiated the process to continue the Mt.
Initiating action to continue the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both sides of Germantown Avenue from 6300 to 7631 and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Germantown Avenue, for which Mt. Airy Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, serves 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 continue the District.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution celebrates the 20th anniversary of Theatre Exile, a Philadelphia nonprofit theater company, and honors Joe Canuso for helping found and develop the organization and contributing to the city’s cultural life.
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of "Theatre Exile" and honoring Joe Canuso who help found and developed Theatre Exile and continues to contribute to the Philadelphia cultural environment today.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution designating May 1 as International Workers’ Day in Philadelphia, in perpetuity.
Recognizing and designating May 1 as International Workers' Day, in perpetuity, as a day to honor and celebrate the manifold achievements of workers and the historical and continuing struggle of labor movements for justice and fair working conditions.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Awilda Ocasio for her service to Philadelphia’s Latino and Kensington communities.
Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating the life and legacy of Awilda Ocasio for her dedication to the Latino community and renaming the 3000 block of F Street between E. Indiana and E. Clearfield Street "Paseo Awilda Ocasio".
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.