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
October 1, 2015
This enacted law requires the Finance Director to prepare an annual report on workforce diversity in projects and contracts that require Economic Opportunity Plans.
Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," to provide for the preparation and filing of an annual report by the Finance Director that analyzes the extent of workforce diversity on projects and contracts requiring Economic Opportunity Plans and identifies appropriate workforce diversity goals for future projects and contracts, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s six-year Capital Program for fiscal years 2016 through 2021.
Amending Bill No. 150162-A (approved June 18, 2015), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2016-2021 inclusive," by adding and revising certain projects, amounts and sources, 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 land within the area bounded by Valley Green Road, Cherokee Street, and Wolcott Drive.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Valley Green Road, Cherokee Street, and Wolcott Drive.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for balconies and roof decks.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing for balconies, revising the requirements for roof decks, adding definitions, 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.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the City to accept a donated approximately six-acre parcel at 7900 Cherokee Street, also known as 7900 Cherokee Lane, from Natural Lands Trust, Inc.
Authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to accept title from Natural Lands Trust, Inc., to a certain approximately 6 acre parcel of land known as 7900 Cherokee Street or Lane, subject to a conservation easement granted by the Natural Land Trust, Inc., to Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association, and incorporating the parcel into Wissahickon Valley Park, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance established the Mayfair Business Improvement District along part of Frankford Avenue and nearby intersecting streets, and designated Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc.
Establishing a neighborhood improvement district, to be known as the Mayfair Business Improvement District ("District"), in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the south side of Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford Avenue; designating Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. relating to the District; and authorizing Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. to assess property owners within the District a special property as...
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for land between Eleventh, Susquehanna, Tenth, and Diamond Streets.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Eleventh Street, Susquehanna Street, Tenth Street, and Diamond Street. Further to approve the Master Plan for Temple University by adding the site bounded by Eleventh Street, Susquehanna Avenue, Tenth Street, and Diamond Street; and the site bounded by Broad Street, Master Street, Thirteenth Street, Girard Avenue, Watts Street, and Thompson Street; to their Institutional (Special Purpose) District and approving various construction projects.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
September 17, 2015
The adopted resolution declared 2016 the “Year to Combat The Heroin Abuse Epidemic” in Philadelphia.
Declaring 2016 as the "Year to Combat The Heroin Abuse Epidemic" in Philadelphia to acknowledge the serious effects heroin abuse is having in our communities and recognize the epidemic as an urgent local health priority.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer conditional ownership of seven City-owned properties in the Twenty-fifth Ward to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
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-fifth 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.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of seven City-owned properties in the 25th, 31st, and 45th Wards to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.
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-fifth, Thirty-first and Forty-fifth Wards 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.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring September 19 as It Can Wait Day in Philadelphia.
Declaring September 19th It Can Wait Day in Philadelphia to bring attention to the dangers of distracted driving and the use of smartphones while behind the wheel and requesting everyone to take the It Can Wait Pledge.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution urges Pennsylvania’s delegation to the U.S.
Urging the Pennsylvania delegation to the United States Senate to oppose any attempt to limit the ability of States to require labeling of GMO foods.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted, this resolution recognizes and honors the Sustainable Philadelphia Alliance of Regional Campuses (SPARC) for promoting collaboration among college and university sustainability groups in the Philadelphia area.
Recognizing and honoring Sustainable Philadelphia Alliance of Regional Campuses (SPARC) for its commitment to a Greener Philadelphia
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings about Philadelphia’s Civil Service “Rule of Two.” The rule generally requires civil service vacancies to be filled from the two applicants with the highest examination scores, affecting people applying for City civil service jobs and the City workforce.
Authorizing Philadelphia City Council's Committee on Labor and Civil Service to conduct public hearings to examine Philadelphia's Civil Service "Rule of Two".
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 approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s redevelopment contract for 3509 Haverford Avenue, including 3502 Mount Vernon Street, in the Mantua Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 3509 Haverford avenue including 3502 Mount Vernon street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Westview Development Partners, LLC 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.
This enacted measure creates the Task Force on the Philadelphia Music Industry as an advisory body to City Council.
Creating the Philadelphia Commission on The Music Industry.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the construction of a public sewer and related work to provide sewer service on Waterloo Street from West Hewson Street to West Berks Street and on West Hewston Street from North Mascher Street to Waterloo Street.
Authorizing the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work in a proposed right-of way, required to alleviate unsanitary conditions in portions of Waterloo Street and West Hewston Street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes paving Bucknell Street from Oxford Street to Jefferson Street, Twenty-Third Street from Oxford Street to Jefferson Street, and Bolton Street from Croskey Street to Twenty-Third Street for new residential development.
Authorizing the paving of Bucknell Street from Oxford Street to Jefferson Street, Twenty-Third Street from Oxford Street to Jefferson Street, and Bolton Street from Croskey Street to Twenty-Third Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.