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
June 9, 2016
The enacted ordinance authorized the transfer of $18,016,379 from Philadelphia’s Grants Revenue Fund to the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2016.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the Department of Streets, the Fire Department, the Department of Public Property, the Director of Finance, the Procurement Department, the Law Department, and the District Attorney.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s rules on firearms and children.
Amending Section 10-834 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Responsibility to Avoid Possession and Discharge of Firearms by Children," by requiring safe storage of firearms and ammunition; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill amends the East Falls Neighborhood Commercial Area zoning overlay for CMX-2, CMX-2.5, and CMX-3 properties within a specified East Falls area.
Amending Section 14-503 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "/NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District," by amending the subsection entitled "East Falls Neighborhood" and making related changes, 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 properties within the area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, North Ferry Road, Kelly Drive, Lincoln Drive, Gypsy Lane, School House Lane, Cresson Street, Indian Queen Lane, and Conrad Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, North Ferry Road, Kelly Drive, Lincoln Drive, Gypsy Lane, School House Lane, Cresson Street, Indian Queen Lane, and Conrad Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s zoning maps for certain areas of land within the area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, Holme Avenue, Fairfield Street, Solly Avenue, Farnsworth Street, Fuller Street, Revere Street, Rhawn Street, Loney Street, Lister Street, Carnwath Street, and Ryan Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, Holme Avenue, Fairfield Street, Solly Avenue, Farnsworth Street, Fuller Street, Revere Street, Rhawn Street, Farnsworth Street, Loney Street, Lister Street, Carnwath Street, Revere Street, Ryan Avenue, and Roosevelt Boulevard.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance lowers the dollar threshold for requiring an Economic Opportunity Plan on certain City-funded projects, contracts, financial assistance, and Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development real estate transactions from $250,000 to $100,000.
Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by modifying the monetary threshold triggering the requirement of an economic opportunity plan on City funded projects or contracts and by modifying the required contents of economic opportunity plans, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted law requires Philadelphia parks and playgrounds owned or controlled by the City that are undergoing renovation or rebuilding to include accessible play areas for children with disabilities and other special needs.
Amending Chapter 15-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Playgrounds," by adding a new section requiring that all parks or playgrounds owned or controlled by the City to be more inclusive, inter-generational and family-friendly and provide equipment and play or fitness opportunities to accommodate children and adults with special needs, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted measure changes Philadelphia’s rules for special assembly occupancy licenses, which apply to places offering activities such as dancing, live or recorded music, DJs, performances, or primarily entertainment-focused streaming or recorded audio and video.
Amending Section 9-703 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Special Assembly Occupancies," by further providing for types of activity to be regulated and by altering the fees and requirements for a Special Assembly Occupancy license, and amending Title 4, Subcode "B" ("The Philadelphia Building Code") and Subcode "F" ("The Philadelphia Fire Code") of The Philadelphia Code, to conform a definition, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill amended zoning rules in the West Washington Avenue Overlay District for certain CMX-3 lots.
Amending Section 14-518 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/WWA, West Washington Avenue Overlay District," by adding additional standards and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill names the new addition to the Marian Anderson Recreation Center at 17th and Fitzwater streets “The Ryan Howard Training Center.” The designation applies to that recreation-center addition.
Naming and designating an addition to the Marian Anderson Recreation Center, located at the corner of 17th and Fitzwater streets, "The Ryan Howard Training Center."
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 within the area bounded by Carpenter Street, Broad Street, Washington Avenue, and 15th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Carpenter Street, Broad Street, Washington Avenue, and 15th Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Hermit Street, Henry Avenue, and Lincoln Drive.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Hermit Street, Henry Avenue, and Lincoln Drive.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s minimum-compensation rules for covered employees under the Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage Standard.
Amending Section 17-1305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Compensation Required to be Paid to Employees," to revise the compensation and benefits required to be provided in connection with application of the Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage Standard, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance permits one free-standing, non-accessory advertising sign in the area bounded by State Road, I-95, and Ashburner Street.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-905, entitled "Non-Accessory Signs", by adding a new subsection to permit one advertising sign with certain conditions within the area bounded by State Road, the Delaware Expressway (I-95), and Ashburner Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas of land bounded by State Road, the Delaware Expressway (I-95), and Ashburner Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded State Road, the Delaware Expressway (I-95), and Ashburner Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the Department of Streets to designate a buffered bicycle lane in each direction on Tyson Avenue between Roosevelt Boulevard and Frankford Avenue.
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate buffered bicycle lanes, in each direction, on Tyson Avenue from Roosevelt Boulevard to Frankford Avenue, and to remove a travel lane in each direction of that portion of Tyson Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning rules to allow one free-standing, double-faced outdoor advertising sign in the area bounded by Magee Avenue (extended), the Delaware River, Unruh Avenue, and New State Road.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-905, entitled "Non-Accessory Signs", by adding a new subsection to permit one advertising sign with certain conditions within the area bounded by Magee Avenue (extended), the Delaware River, Unruh Avenue, and New State Road.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s notification requirements for property sales.
Amending Section 9-3908 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Notification of License Obligation," by adding a requirement for the City to provide an explanation of the license requirements for vacant properties, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.