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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

May 17, 2018

Unanimous2018-05-17
Bill 180508

This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to acquire, for the City, all or part of one or more parcels of land and any buildings or other improvements on them.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land, together with the improvements thereon, located in and about the area bounded by the Schuylkill River, The Schuylkill River Trail, Hagys Mill Road and Port Royal Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-05-17
Bill 180507

This enacted bill changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas of land bounded by Conrad Street, Indian Queen Lane, Scotts Lane, and Crawford Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Conrad Street, Indian Queen Lane, Scotts Lane, and Crawford Street.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-05-17
Bill 180506

The enacted ordinance amends the Master Plan for the River Road Residential Mixed-Use Area, bounded by the Montgomery County Line, a railroad right-of-way, Shawmont Avenue, and the Schuylkill River.

To amend the Master Plan for the River Road Residential Mixed-Use Area, bounded by the Montgomery County Line, a Railroad Right-of-Way, Shawmont Avenue, and the Schuylkill River, to approve a subdivision and the construction of a utility project.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-05-17
Bill 180505

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land bounded by Haverford Avenue, Felton Street, Arch Street, and Gross Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Haverford Avenue, Felton Street, Arch Street, and Gross Street.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-05-17
Bill 180504

This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s zoning code to authorize funding for qualified Registered Community Organizations to help offset the cost of directors and officers insurance related to the threat of strategic lawsuits against public participation.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising Section 14-303(11A), entitled "Registered Community Organizations," by providing funding for limited insurance coverage for Registered Community Organizations; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-05-17
Bill 180503

This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s Zoning Maps for certain areas within the boundaries of Blue Grass Road, Grant Avenue, Ashton Road, Willits Road, Welsh Road, Dewees Street, Revere Street, Tremont Street, and Leonard Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Blue Grass Road, Grant Avenue, Ashton Road, Willits Road, Welsh Road, Dewees Street, Revere Street, Tremont Street, Leonard Street, and Welsh Road.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-05-17
Bill 180502

The lapsed bill would have required parks and playgrounds renovated within one-half mile of a provider participating in Philadelphia’s Pre-K initiative to meet specified Pennsylvania safety and construction standards.

Amending Chapter 15-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Playgrounds," by adding a new Section 15-606, entitled "Philadelphia Pre-K Parks and Playgrounds," relating to construction standards in proximity to Philadelphia Pre-K providers, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-05-17
Bill 180501

This enacted ordinance creates the Frankford Academy Overlay District for lots zoned CA-2 in the area bounded by Frankford Avenue, the Delaware Expressway Ramp, Linden Avenue, and Torresdale Avenue.

Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating a new overlay entitled /FAO, Frankford Academy Overlay District, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-05-17
Bill 180500

This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia officials to apply for and accept federal and state grants for housing and community development, including programs for affordable housing, homelessness, housing for people with AIDS, blight prevention, neighborhood improvements, and accessible housing.

Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept ...

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-05-17
Bill 180499

This enacted bill authorizes the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract to construct a public sewer and related work in a portion of the 4200 block of Regent Square.

Authorizing the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in a portion of the 4200 block of Regent Square.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-05-17
Bill 180498-AAA

This enacted ordinance establishes procedures for minor administrative adjustments to variances or special exceptions issued by the Zoning Board.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to provide for the procedures for the Administrative Review process; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-05-17
Bill 180497

The enacted bill authorizes the City Treasurer to amend the City’s agreement with Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania for payroll banking services, under specified terms and conditions.

Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-05-17
Bill 180496

This enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s zoning rules by revising exceptions in the use tables for green roofs and making related changes under specified terms and conditions.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled "Use Regulations," by amending exceptions to use tables for green roofs and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-05-17
Bill 180422

This enacted ordinance authorizes the Phillies to construct, install, own, and maintain security bollards and permanent or removable barricades around Citizens Bank Park, including in nearby sidewalks, streets, and a drainage and utility right-of-way.

Authorizing The Phillies ("Owner") to construct, install, own and maintain encroachments consisting of security bollards, permanent operable barricades, and removable barricades with permanent foundations along and adjacent to Citizens Bank Park located at 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (the "Property"), under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-05-17
Bill 180394

This enacted ordinance establishes a “No Truck Parking Anytime” regulation on both sides of Bennett Road, from Roosevelt Boulevard to its northwest terminus.

Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Bennett Road from Roosevelt Boulevard to its terminus further northwestwardly therefrom.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-05-17
Bill 180386

This enacted bill authorizes Marty Inc., doing business as LeBus Bistro, to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 4201 Ridge Avenue.

Authorizing Marty Inc / DBA LeBus Bistro, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 4201 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-05-17
Bill 180369

This enacted ordinance amended an earlier ordinance covering encroachments into the rights-of-way of several Center City streets and an overhead pedestrian bridge above Filbert Street.

Amending Section 9 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 150377) approved June 18, 2015, as amended by Bill No. 160566, approved June 16, 2016 and Bill No. 170566, approved July 11, 2017, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the construction, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments into the right-of-way of Market Street, Filbert Street, 11th Street, 10th Street, 9th Street and 8th Street, and authorizing the assignment of certain rights with respect to an overhead pedestrian bridge above Filbert Street west of the house line of Ninth Street to be assigned, all under certain terms and conditions, by further authorizing the Streets Department to approve encroachments consistent with plans approved by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and the City of Philadelphia Art Commission," by extending the time for compliance with the authorization conditions therein.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2018-05-17
Bill 180294

This enacted ordinance establishes Conlyn Street as a one-way street traveling eastbound from Wister Street to North 21st Street.

Establishing a one-way regulation on Conlyn Street, from Wister Street to North 21st Street, eastbound.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.