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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Council actions
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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Meeting date
May 7, 2015
The enacted ordinance establishes parking regulations on both sides of Smick Street between Fountain Street and the dead end.
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Smick Street and Fountain Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s red-light enforcement law to authorize an approved automated red-light enforcement system at the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Parkside Avenue.
Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of Belmont and Parkside Avenues, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill establishes two-hour parking on both sides of 57th Street between Lansdowne Avenue and Media Street.
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of 57th Street and Lansdowne Avenue.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Pradeep Kuthiala, who operates the newsstand at 908 E.
Authorizing Pradeep Kuthiala, owner and operator of the newsstand located at 908 E. Levick Street, to construct, use, and maintain conduits in, under, and across 908 E. Levick Street for the purpose of supplying electrical service and telephone service to the newsstand, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Alvin Shipon to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 342-344 Queen Street.
Authorizing Alvin Shipon, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 342-344 Queen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes Jim Williamson to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 4249 Ridge Avenue, subject to the stated size and sidewalk-clearance requirements.
Authorizing Jim Williamson, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 4249 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for sidewalk vendors in Center City by eliminating previously designated vendor locations, including one listed location on the east side of Second Street between Church and Market Streets.
Amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by eliminating previously designated vendor locations in Center City; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted legislation provided for a November 3, 2015 ballot question asking Philadelphia voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to establish and define the functions of the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Affairs, headed by a director.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Affairs; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s red-light enforcement rules to authorize an approved automated red-light enforcement system at the intersection of 2nd Street and Erie Avenue.
Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 2nd Street and Erie Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
April 30, 2015
The adopted resolution declared May 2015 Hepatitis Awareness Month in Philadelphia and recognized the joint efforts of Hep B United Philadelphia and Hepatitis C Allies of Philadelphia to increase awareness of viral hepatitis and liver cancer.
Declaring May 2015 to be Hepatitis Awareness Month in Philadelphia to recognize and support the joint efforts of "Hep B United Philadelphia" and "Hepatitis C Allies of Philadelphia" coalitions aimed at raising the profile of Viral Hepatitis 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 recognizes, honors, and thanks the Jack Costello Boxing Club for teaching Philadelphia youngsters discipline, respect, and self-confidence through boxing.
Recognizing, honoring, and thanking The Jack Costello Boxing Club for its contributions to the community and The City of Philadelphia through its work with youngsters teaching them discipline, respect, and self-confidence.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution agrees that Philadelphia would participate fully in the proposed Gallery At Market East Tax Increment Financing District if City Council creates it.
Agreeing to participate in the "Gallery At Market East Tax Increment Financing District," if it should be created by the Council of the City of Philadelphia in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act of July 11, 1990, (P.L. 465, No. 113), as amended, in the Center City Redevelopment Area, in an area generally bounded by Filbert Street on the north, Eighth Street on the east, 11th Street on the west, and Market Street on the south; and designating the Mayor or his designee as the City's representative for purposes of meeting with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, pursuant to Section 5(a)(2) of the Tax Increment Financing Act.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 1346 South Fourth Street in the Jefferson Square Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Jefferson Square Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1346 South Fourth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Timothy P. Lederer 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 adopted resolution honors and celebrates the Philadelphia Chapter of New Leaders Council on its fifth anniversary.
Honoring and celebrating the Philadelphia Chapter of New Leaders Council on the occasion of their 5th anniversary and recognizing May 9th, 2015 as NLC Day in 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 the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned properties at 407 West Norris Street and 2316 North Mascher Street 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 Eighteenth and Nineteenth 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.
Adopted legislation also names Luzerne Street between Whitaker Avenue and North 5th Street “Edison 64 Memorial Street.” The name honors 64 Edison High School alumni who died while serving during the Vietnam War, with signage to be placed near the Edison High School/John C.
Also naming Luzerne Street between Whitaker Avenue and North 5th Street as "Edison 64 Memorial Street" memorializing the ultimate sacrifice made by sixty-four Edison High School alumni who gave their lives during the Vietnam War.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted legislation also names Point Breeze Avenue between Morris Street and Moore Street “Alfred Milton Brown Way.” The honorary name recognizes Alfred Milton Brown’s life, community service, mentorship of young people, and work with the Point Breeze Performing Arts Center.
Also naming Point Breeze Avenue between Morris Street and Moore Street "Alfred Milton Brown Way" to honor the memory of Alfred Milton Brown and to recognize his life and memorialize his lasting legacy.
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 to transfer conditional ownership of five City-owned properties—1319 and 1325 South Dover Street, 2142 Gould Street, and 2702 and 2704 Wharton Street—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 Thirty-sixth and Fortieth 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.