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
November 29, 2012
This enacted bill establishes a parking regulation on both sides of Haverford Avenue between 33rd and 34th Streets.
Establishing a parking regulation on Haverford avenue, both sides, 33rd street to 34th street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill establishes a parking regulation on both sides of Kingsessing Avenue between 45th and 46th Streets.
Establishing a parking regulation on Kingsessing avenue, both sides, 45th street to 46th street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill establishes a parking regulation on both sides of 46th Street between Kingsessing Avenue and Woodland Avenue.
Establishing a parking regulation on 46th street, both sides, Kingsessing avenue to Woodland avenue.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the City to remove Woodbine Avenue from the City Plan between Belmont Avenue and Hayes Avenue and Forty-ninth Street.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 340 by striking from the City Plan Woodbine Avenue from Belmont Avenue to Hayes Avenue and Forty-ninth Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance amended the Kimmel Center’s authorization to construct, own, and maintain encroachments on the south sidewalk of Spruce Street between Broad and Fifteenth Streets.
Amending Section 5 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 110436) approved June 23, 2011, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing Kimmel Center, Inc., 200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, owner of the Kimmel Center located at 300 South Broad Street, to construct, own and maintain various encroachments in the right-of-way on the south sidewalk of Spruce Street between Broad and Fifteenth Streets, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions therein.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended the approval for 2303 Bainbridge Street, LLC, which covers encroachments in the City right-of-way near 621 South 24th Street.
Amending Section 6 of Bill No. 120519 (approved June 21, 2012), entitled "An Ordinance authorizing 2303 Bainbridge Street, LLC, to construct, own and maintain various encroachments within the City right-of-way on the north side of Bainbridge Street between South 24th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue and the west side of Grays Ferry Avenue, north of Bainbridge Street, adjacent to the premises known as 621 South 24th Street, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance therewith.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes a no-truck-parking rule at all times on both sides of 74th Avenue between Ogontz Avenue and Washington Lane.
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on 74th Avenue, between Ogontz Avenue and Washington Lane, both sides.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s traffic rules for bicyclists, including allowing them to ride up to two abreast when they do not impede normal traffic, and sets penalties for certain bicycle violations.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing for the manner in which bicyclists may operate bicycles in the streets, and by prohibiting motor vehicles from obstructing or creating certain hazards in bicycle lanes, and further, amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Streets," to provide for the establishment and implementation of a Complete Streets Policy, all 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 zoning code to revise rules for signs, including their definitions, size, location, height, lighting, digital displays, maintenance, and permit requirements.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing for revised sign controls and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
November 15, 2012
The adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings on a Philadelphia Fire Department policy creating an annual rotation and reassignment process for firefighters.
Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings to review the new policy put forth by the Philadelphia Fire Department that will initiate a firefighter rotation process that will facilitate the reassignment of approximately 15-20% firefighters annually.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors Juanita Ramos for being named one of AARP’s “Leaders of Hope.” It recognizes her work registering voters, increasing political participation, supporting Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican and Latino communities, and advocating for seniors and equal opportunities.
Honoring Juanita Ramos for her tireless work registering voters and empowering her community on the occasion of her being named one of the AARP's "Leaders of Hope."
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 recognizing and honoring Al Dia, a Spanish-language newspaper, and its founder, Hernan Guaracao, for the newspaper’s 20th anniversary and publication of its first book, "200 Years of Latino History in Philadelphia." The resolution also provides for an engrossed copy to be presented to Guaracao and Al Dia as an expression of the Council’s appreciation.
Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia's leading Spanish-language Newspaper, Al Dia, on the occasion of its 20th Anniversary Gala and the publication of its first book, "200 Years of Latino History in Philadelphia."
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer several City-owned properties in Philadelphia 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 Seventh, Eighteenth, Nineteenth and Thirty-third 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 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 Public Property Commissioner to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of four City-owned properties—806 West Firth Street, 1340 North Hollywood Street, 2555 North Sartain Street, and 2734 North 12th 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-ninth and Thirty-seventh 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 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 recognizes Comcast’s Internet Essentials program for its role in expanding home broadband access in Philadelphia.
Recognizing the important contribution of Internet Essentials in improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities in Philadelphia.
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 honoring, recognizing, and commending Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 for its service to the families of police officers who died in the line of duty.
Honoring, recognizing and commending the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 for their never ending service to the families of Fallen Police Officers.
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 recognizing William “Speedy” Morris for his long coaching career and contributions to Philadelphia-area basketball and student-athletes.
Calling for the induction of William "Speedy" Morris, a legendary local basketball coach, into the Naismith Memorial National Basketball Hall of Fame.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer parcels at 1236 and 1238 Crease Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for further conveyance under specified terms.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, a parcel or parcels generally situate at 1236 and 1238 Crease Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.