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.
Action types
Council actions
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting dates
Page 291 of 1043
Showing 5221-5238 of 18763 actions
Meeting date
December 4, 2014
The enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by South Street, Schuylkill Avenue, Christian Street (Extended), and the Schuylkill River.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by South Street, Schuylkill Avenue, Christian Street (Extended), and the Schuylkill River.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Enacted legislation changes the zoning designations for land bounded by South Street, 15th Street, Kater Street, and 16th Street and establishes the area as the South Street West section of the Center City overlay district.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by South Street, 15th Street, Kater Street, and 16th Street, by amending Section 14-500 of the Zoning Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s Property Maintenance Code and updated related references throughout the City Code.
Amending various provisions of Subcode PM of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code," as it will take effect January 1, 2015 pursuant to Bill No. 120647 (approved January 20, 2014); and further amending The Philadelphia Code by updating cross-references to Subcode PM that now appear in other Subcodes of Title 4 and in other titles 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 authorizes Philadelphia’s Public Property Commissioner to accept, as a donation from the School District of Philadelphia, title to certain land parcels in the area bounded by Media Street, N.
Authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept from The School District of Philadelphia title to certain parcels of land located within an area bounded by Media Street to the North, N. 52nd Street to the East, Master Street to the South, and N. Peach Street to the West, 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 of Philadelphia to lease from the Philadelphia Housing Authority a parcel bounded by portions of Brown Street, 47th Street, Aspen Street, and Markoe Street, including improvements to be known as the Lucien E.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease from the Philadelphia Housing Authority a parcel of land bounded by a portion of Brown Street, a portion of 47th Street, Aspen Street and Markoe Street, along with the improvements thereon, to be known upon the completion of its construction as the Lucien E. Blackwell Community Center, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance extended the application deadline for Philadelphia’s longtime owner-occupant property tax exemption for owners who were eligible for the program’s first tax year but missed the original deadline.
Amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," by extending the deadline to apply for the exemption authorized by this Chapter on behalf of certain property owners who were eligible for the exemption in the first year that it was available, but who missed the deadline to apply; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance removes the rule that prohibited personal credit establishments, including their expansion or extension, in the Center City East overlay area.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising the Center City East Overlay use regulations for Personal Credit Establishments, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorized Philadelphia’s Public Property Commissioner to accept, as a donation, the title to an approximately 0.81-acre parcel at 3600 N.
Authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept from The School District of Philadelphia title to a certain approximately .81 acre parcel of land known as 3600 N. 11th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted measure adds requirements for Philadelphia junk dealers.
Amending Section 9-613 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Junk Dealers," to establish additional requirements in connection with engaging in the business of a junk dealer, 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 Brandywine Cira South L.P.
Authorizing Brandywine Cira South L.P. to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments at 2930 Chestnut Street, 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 the ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia to purchase the property at 4601 Market Street from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development.
Amending Bill No. 130946 (approved March 12, 2014), entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to purchase from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a certain tract of land together with the improvements thereon situate in the area bounded by 46th Street, Market Street, Haverford Avenue, and 48th Street, known as 4601 Market Street, under certain terms and conditions," to include an Economic Opportunity Plan, 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 affordable housing program by designating three Affordable Housing Opportunity Zones: Allegheny Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard, and Erie Avenue.
Amending Chapter 16-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia Affordable Housing Opportunity Zones," by designating the Allegheny Avenue, Roosevelt Blvd and Erie Avenue Affordable Housing Opportunity Zones pursuant to the 1500 New Affordable Housing Units Initiative, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted law amended Philadelphia’s Business Income and Receipts Tax rules to create a tax credit for businesses located within 100 feet of a publicly funded construction project that substantially blocks customer access or visibility for at least 30 days.
Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," by providing for certain exclusions and deferrals relating to businesses distressed as a result of nearby public works projects, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance regulates businesses that provide paid immigration assistance services in Philadelphia, except for groups such as licensed attorneys, certain federally recognized organizations, and government officials acting within their duties.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding definitions, duties, penalties, exceptions, prohibited acts, licensing requirements and other related items regarding provision of immigration assistance services; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
November 20, 2014
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Cunningham Piano Company on its 123rd birthday.
Recognizing and Honoring the Cunningham Piano Company on the occasion of their 123rd Birthday and for being featured on the Science Channel's program "How Its Made".
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Betty Jean Nobles upon her retirement after 34 years of teaching and service to students in the Philadelphia School District.
Honoring Betty Jean Nobles on the occasion of her retirement after thirty-four (34) years of commitment and dedication to the students of the Philadelphia School District.
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 to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 2149 East Albert Street in Philadelphia’s Thirty-first 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 Thirty-first 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.
This adopted resolution honors and recognizes colleges, universities, and other academic institutions that partner with the School District of Philadelphia.
Honoring and recognizing the colleges, universities and academic institutions participating in higher education partnerships with the School District of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.