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
November 17, 2011
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s parking-violation rules by changing when extra fees and costs apply for unanswered parking tickets and notices of violation.
Amending Chapter 12-2800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations," by providing that additional fees and costs shall be imposed for failure to answer a parking ticket only when a notice of violation, issued with respect to such ticket, has not been answered within a specified period of time, increasing certain penalties and costs, revising the time period required to answer a parking ticket and making certain technical 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 adds rules for people who help property owners recover surplus funds left after a Sheriff’s sale.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter, entitled "Agents and Sheriff's Sales," specifying conditions under which any person may assist or act on behalf of another person in connection with the recovery of surplus funds due the owner upon completion of a Sheriff's sale of such owner's property; 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 land along North Delaware Avenue near former Shackamaxon Street and the Delaware River.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the southeasterly side of North Delaware Avenue, the centerline of former Shackamaxon Street, the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River and a line approximately parallel to the centerline of former Shackamaxon Street being a property line located on the southeasterly side of north Delaware Avenue approximately 260 feet north east of the southwesterly side of former Shackamaxon Street and extending from that point to the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes changes to North Delaware Avenue between Frankford Avenue and Marlborough Street, including relocating curblines to create curb bump-outs and lay-bys.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 146 and 271 by relocating the northwesterly and southeasterly curblines of North Delaware Avenue, from Frankford Avenue to Marlborough Street, to establish certain curb bump-outs and lay-bys, striking from the City Plan a right-of-way within the lines of former Shackamaxon Street from the southeasterly side of North Delaware Avenue to the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for water main purposes, drainage purposes and public utility purposes approximately 200 feet northeast of former Shackamaxon Street from the southeasterly side of North Delaware Avenue to the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia zoning rules for Commercial Entertainment Districts.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-400, entitled "Commercial Entertainment District," by amending certain provisions of Section 14-406 concerning structures permitted in setback, Section 14-408 concerning parking requirements and parking lots, and Section 14-409 concerning off-street loading.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have repealed Bill No.
Repealing an Ordinance (Bill No. 110185), entitled "An ordinance amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Richmond Street, Cumberland Street, Beach Street, and Schirra Drive; and amending Section 14-506 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'L-4 Limited Industrial District,' all under certain terms and conditions."
ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning rules for the Lower and Central Germantown Special District.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1631, entitled "Lower and Central Germantown Special District Controls," to further define the Prohibited Uses.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance requires certain City service contractors with contracts worth $250,000 or more to provide employees’ life partners the same employment benefits offered to spouses, including benefits such as health insurance and family leave.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," to provide that certain City contractors must offer the same benefits to the life partners of their employees as are offered to the spouses of married employees, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
November 3, 2011
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the City-owned property at 518 Pierce Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 First Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 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 appoints a five-member Living Wage and Benefits Review Committee to review the implementation and effectiveness of Philadelphia’s minimum wage and benefits standards.
Appointing a five (5) person committee entitled the "Living Wage and Benefits Review Committee" pursuant to §17-1311 of the Philadelphia Code, the purpose of which shall be to review the implementation and effectiveness of Chapter 17-1300 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard", and to make recommendations to Council regarding the adoption of resolutions calling for debarment of certain contractors and recipients of City financial assistance under §17-1312.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 4813 Merion Avenue, a City-owned property in the Fifty-second Ward, to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Fifty-second Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 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 urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reject House Bill 934, a proposal that would require voters to show government photo identification each time they vote.
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reject House Bill 934, which imposes unnecessary and restrictive voter ID requirements that would disproportionately impact African-American and Latino voters, senior citizens, people with disabilities, the homeless, low-income citizens, and young voters, and thereby disenfranchise law-abiding citizens from exercising their right to vote.
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 the City-owned property at 4562 North 16th Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Thirteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 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 recognized November 14, 2011, as World Diabetes Day in Philadelphia and encouraged people to participate in the “Believe in Blue” campaign to raise awareness about diabetes prevention, education, and treatment.
Celebrating November 14th 2011 as "World Diabetes Day" and encouraging all to participate in the "Believe in Blue" Campaign.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution declaring November 2011 as “American Diabetes Month” in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming November 2011 as "American Diabetes Month."
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution calls on the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings about the School District of Philadelphia’s plan to close nine schools and change grade levels at 17 others.
Calling for the City Council Committee on Education to hold Hearings on the School District of Philadelphia Plan to Close Certain Schools Facilities and to Make Grade Changes in Others.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment contract and disposition plan for three parcels in the Mantua Urban Renewal Area: 3923 Brandywine Street, 3933–3937 Brandywine Street, and 3811–3813 Haverford Avenue.
Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 286, 287 and 288 and also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 286 as 3923 Brandywine street, Parcel No. 287 as 3933-3937 Brandywine street and for Parcel No. 288 as 3811-3813 Haverford avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with People's Emergency Center Community Development Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council approved the Redevelopment Authority’s contract and disposition plan for redeveloping two parcels in the Mantua Urban Renewal Area: 3726 Melon Street and 3730–3744 Melon Street.
Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 73 and 74 and also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 73 as 3726 Melon street and for Parcel No. 74 as 3730-3744 Melon street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with WPRE III, LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.