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
April 12, 2018
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s sidewalk-sales rules.
Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by exempting sidewalk sales by owners and tenants of properties on both sides of Twenty-second street, between Lehigh avenue and Allegheny avenue, and by permitting such activity 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 Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Sheffield Avenue, Leon Street, Solly Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Stanwood Street, and Erdrick Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Sheffield Avenue, Leon Street, Solly Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Stanwood Street, and Erdrick Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Oakmont Street, Torresdale Avenue, Pennypack Creek, Rhawn Street, and Rowland Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Oakmont Street, Torresdale Avenue, Pennypack Creek, Rhawn Street, and Rowland Avenue.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning code by revising development standards and creating regulations for semi-detached structures.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising Chapter 14-700, entitled "Development Standards," by creating regulations for Semi-Detached Structures and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s sidewalk-sales rules to prohibit vendors from displaying or selling goods, or keeping stands, on both sides of Haverford Avenue between Brookhaven Road and Lansdowne Avenue.
Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting vending on both sides of Haverford Avenue between Brookhaven Road and Lansdowne Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s zoning maps for land bounded by Master Street, 28th Street, Thompson Street, and 27th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Master Street, 28th Street, Thompson Street, and 27th Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The lapsed bill would have authorized the City’s Board of Surveyors to move the boundaries and abandon portions of a drainage and water-main right-of-way near former Crefeld Street, between Meade Street and Gravers Lane, reducing its width from 60 feet to 30 feet.
Authorizing the relocation of the lines and the striking and abandonment of certain portions of a right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes and water main purposes extending from Meade Street to Gravers Lane, southwest of Shawnee Street on City Plan No. 165, thereby reducing the width of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed the requirements for Center City sidewalk-vending licenses, including limiting most people to one license, allowing the licensee’s employees to operate the cart, and removing specified vending time periods from the license.
Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by amending Section 9-204, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," to change certain requirements for vending licenses and the process for obtaining locations for Center City sidewalk vending, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The lapsed bill would have allowed property owner Barbara Gorka to own and maintain an existing retaining wall that extends into the public right-of-way near 289 Osborn Street, subject to city permits and other approvals.
Legalizing an existing retaining wall encroachment at 289 Osborn Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128 under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed the zoning designations for certain areas of land within the area bounded by Girard Avenue, 5th Street, Spring Garden Street, 8th Street, Brown Street, and 9th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Girard Avenue, 5th Street, Spring Garden Street, 8th Street, Brown Street, and 9th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
April 5, 2018
City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer or otherwise dispose of 726 Emily Street in the First Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 726 Emily Street located in the First Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 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 Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 2549 S.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2549 S. 3rd Street located in the First Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 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 Brinkman’s Bait and Tackle shop and the Brinkman family for 56 years of business ownership, community involvement, and service to customers.
Resolution honoring and recognizing Brinkman's Bait and Tackle shop, and the Brinkman family for their 56 years of business ownership, community work, and commitment to their customers before their retirement.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized City Council hearings on Germany’s Dual Vocational System, which combines classroom learning with workplace training.
Authorizing the committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings on Germany's Dual Vocational System, and to discuss the impacts a German apprenticeship style program would have on the youth of Philadelphia and industry in the area.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors and congratulates Jay Wright and the Villanova University men's basketball team for winning the 2018 NCAA Men's National Basketball Championship.
Resolution honoring and recognizing Jay Wright and the Villanova University Men's Basketball Team on winning the 2018 NCAA Men's National Basketball Championship, crushing Michigan with a 17-point win, and a final score of 79 - 62.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging Congress to pass H.R.
Urging Congress to pass H.R. 669 and S. 200, the Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2017, which would prohibit the President of the United States from launching a "nuclear first strike" without a congressional declaration of war.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognized April 8–14, 2018, as “Philadelphia Crime Victims Rights Week.” It encouraged residents to assist crime victims and promoted community awareness and support for organizations that help victims rebuild their lives.
Recognizing the week of April 8 - 14, 2018 as "Philadelphia Crime Victims Rights Week" to encourage citizens to assist crime victims and to increase community awareness and support for the organizations that help crime victims rebuild their lives.
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 April as Financial Literacy Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing the month of April as Financial Literacy Month in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.