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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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Council actions

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

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Meeting date

March 23, 2017

Unanimous2017-03-23
Bill 170020

This enacted ordinance changes parking on the east side of Bethlehem Pike between Chestnut Hill Avenue and Newton Street.

Revising parking restrictions on Bethlehem Pike, east side, between Chestnut Hill Ave and Newton Street.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-03-23
Bill 170018-A

This enacted ordinance authorizes Adam S.

Authorizing Adam S. Harbin to construct, own and maintain various planter box encroachments at 339 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-03-23
Bill 170014

This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s sidewalk-sales rules to prohibit vendors from displaying or selling goods, or leaving a stand, on the east side of the 5800–6500 block of Castor Avenue between Oxford Avenue and Magee Avenue.

Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting vending on the east side of the 5800-6500 block of Castor Avenue between Oxford Avenue to Magee Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-03-23
Bill 170010

This enacted bill establishes time-limited parking on parts of Henry Avenue, 52nd Street, and Midvale Avenue.

Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Henry avenue to Ainslie street; 52nd street to Woodbine avenue; Midvale avenue to East Falls station; Midvale avenue to Stokley street.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-03-23
Bill 170004

The enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Board of Surveyors to remove Euclid Avenue between Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets from City Plan No.

Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 123 by striking from the City Plan Euclid Avenue from Fifteenth Street to Sixteenth Street, under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-03-23
Bill 170003

This enacted bill establishes two-hour parking limits on four street sections: Baltimore Avenue between 42nd and 43rd Streets; Trinity Place between 48th and 49th Streets; 46th Street between Chester Avenue and Springfield Avenue; and Powelton Avenue between 41st and 42nd Streets.

Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Baltimore avenue and 42nd street; Trinity street and 48th street; 46th street and Chester avenue; Powelton avenue and 41st street.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-03-23
Bill 170001

The enacted bill establishes two-hour parking limits on specified sections of Farragut, Mt.

Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Farragut street and Locust street; Mt. Vernon street and 32nd street; Chancellor street and 51st street; 51st street and Hazel avenue; 36th street and Haverford avenue; Wyalusing avenue and 38th street; Sansom street and 42nd street.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Meeting date

March 16, 2017

Unanimous2017-03-16
Resolution 170274

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Kevin Hart as a Philadelphia comedy icon and designating July 6, 2017, as Kevin Hart Day in the city.

Recognizing and Honoring Kevin Hart as a Philadelphia Comedy Icon and Designating July 6, 2017 as Kevin Hart Day in the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-03-16
Resolution 170273

This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of 3304 N.

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 Eleventh 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 the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-03-16
Resolution 170272

The adopted resolution calls on the Federal Communications Commission to reinstate Lifeline Broadband Provider designations for nine companies.

Calling on the Federal Communications Commission to reinstate the Lifeline Broadband Provider designations granted to nine companies which created a one-stop application process that significantly reduced the time, burden and expense of receiving a license and making available broadband internet service to millions of people in poverty.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-03-16
Resolution 170271

The adopted resolution approves a redevelopment contract for 2517 Salmon Street in the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2517 Salmon street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Collene Sallee and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-03-16
Resolution 170270

This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer conditional ownership of 1923 S.

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-Ninth 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 the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-03-16
Resolution 170269

This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 1611-41 Ruan Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

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 Twenty-third 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 the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-03-16
Resolution 170268

City Council adopted a resolution designating March 18, 2017, as “National Public Defense Day” in Philadelphia.

Proclaiming and designating the day of March 18, 2017 as "National Public Defense Day", in honor of the 54th Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Gideon v. Wainwright, and in recognition of the dedication and commitment of public defenders who seek justice for our indigent populations across the country.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-03-16
Bill 170267

This lapsed bill would have prohibited truck parking at any time on both sides of Ogontz Avenue.

Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Ogontz Avenue from Somerville to Lindley Avenue.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-03-16
Bill 170266

This enacted bill changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties in the area bounded by Filbert Street, 59th Street, Market Street, and Salford Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Filbert Street, 59th Street, Market Street, and Salford Street.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-03-16
Bill 170265-A

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.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-03-16
Bill 170264

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.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.