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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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Council actions

Actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote.

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Meeting date

July 10, 2018

Council Action2018-07-10
Bill 180460

This enacted bill authorizes 618 Market LP to install, own, and maintain a façade enhancement made of LED lighting, a wire mesh screen, and related hardware at 618 Market Street.

Authorizing 618 Market LP, ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain façade enhancement encroachments at 618 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-07-10
Bill 180452

This enacted ordinance amended a 2016 ordinance concerning the City Plan for portions of Thirty-Seventh, Cuthbert, and Warren Streets.

Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 160145) approved April 19, 2016, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 44 by placing on the City Plan Thirty-Seventh Street from Market Street to Filbert Street and from Filbert Street to Warren Street, Cuthbert Street from Thirty-Seventh Street to Thirty-Eighth Street, north of Filbert Street, and Warren Street from Thirty-Seventh Street to Thirty-Eighth Street, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the said beds of Thirty-Seventh Street, Cuthbert Street, and Warren Street," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-07-10
Bill 180429

The enacted ordinance creates a City licensing program for businesses that rent bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and other small vehicles from multiple locations, including the public right-of-way.

Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," to establish licensing and other requirements regarding the placement of bicycles and other small vehicles in the public right-of-way for the purpose of rental of such vehicles; authorizing the adoption of regulations in connection with such a licensing program; and amending Chapter 12-800 of the Code, entitled "Bicycle Regulations and Penalties," to establish parking and related rules for bicycles and other small vehicles, including those used in connection with such licenses; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-07-10
Bill 180396

This enacted ordinance authorizes Saint Lazarus Bar to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 102 W.

Authorizing Saint Lazarus Bar ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 102 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19123 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-07-10
Bill 180383

This enacted ordinance authorizes Louie Louie Restaurant LLC to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 3611 Walnut Street, while leaving at least nine feet of clear sidewalk space.

Authorizing Louie Louie Restaurant LLC., ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 3611 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-07-10
Bill 180293

The enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City Plan that would vacate the legally open portions of Packer Avenue from Christopher Columbus Boulevard to the Delaware River pierhead line.

Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 34-S and 41-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Packer Avenue from Christopher Columbus Boulevard to the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes, water main purposes, and public utility purposes within the lines of Packer Avenue being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

June 28, 2018

Council Action2018-06-28
Bill 180567

This enacted ordinance authorizes Plaza Garibaldi Inc., doing business as Frida Cantina, to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1000 Wolf Street.

Authorizing Plaza Garibaldi Inc D.B.A. Frida Cantina, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1000 Wolf Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-06-28
Bill 180523

The enacted ordinance prohibits camping on private property without the written permission of the property owner or manager.

Amending Chapter 10-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property - Damaging, Defacing and Interfering With," to prohibit camping on property without the owner's permission, under certain conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-06-28
Bill 180521

This enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s building and property maintenance code for violations involving vacant and exterior properties.

Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Sections A-503 (entitled "Prosecution") and A-601 (entitled "Fines") of The Philadelphia Administrative Code, to provide for assessment of an additional penalty in connection with repeated abatements of unlawful conditions on vacant and exterior properties; under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-06-28
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.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-06-28
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.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-06-28
Bill 180455

This enacted bill authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a lease with Why Partners, L.P.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with Why Partners, L.P., for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1425 Arch Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-06-28
Bill 180453

The enacted ordinance authorized the City’s Procurement Commissioner and the Free Library of Philadelphia to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for personal computers, related equipment, and maintenance services.

Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Free Library of Philadelphia, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement to lease from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority personal computers and associated equipment, and receive related maintenance and other services, for the use of the Free Library of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

June 21, 2018

Council Action2018-06-21
COMMUNICATION 180724

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

June 20, 2018 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 180423 Not recommended for approval Bill No. 180424 Bill No. 180454 Bill No. 180456 Bill No. 180459 Bill No. 180463 Bill No. 180498 Bill No. 180501 Not recommended for approval Bill No. 180503 Bill No. 180505 Bill No. 180507 Bill No. 180509 Bill No. 180510 Bill No. 180518 Bill No. 180519 Respectfully, James F. Kenney Mayor

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-06-21
COMMUNICATION 180723

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 171131, 180108, 180133, 180166, 180167, 180168, 180217, 180368, 180384, 180385, 180392, 180393, 180395 and 180397, which were passed by Councilon June 7, 2018, were signed by the Mayor on June 20, 2018.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2018-06-21
Resolution 180722

This lapsed resolution would have authorized two City Council committees to hold hearings on the availability of lab spaces and incubation facilities in Philadelphia.

Authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy and the Committee on Education to hold hearings on the availability of lab spaces and incubation facilities in the City of Philadelphia that are accessible to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and related start-up companies.

ADOPTED & REFERRED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Unanimous2018-06-21
Resolution 180722

This lapsed resolution would have authorized two City Council committees to hold hearings on the availability of lab spaces and incubation facilities in Philadelphia.

Authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy and the Committee on Education to hold hearings on the availability of lab spaces and incubation facilities in the City of Philadelphia that are accessible to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and related start-up companies.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

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

Council Action2018-06-21
Resolution 180721

The adopted resolution recognizes the announcement of the inaugural “Sister Cities Friendly” soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and Germany’s Eintracht Frankfurt.

Recognizing and celebrating the announcement of the inaugural "Sister Cities Friendly" soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and Germany's Eintracht Frankfurt professional soccer team. A portion of the proceeds raised will assist Philadelphia students to travel to our Sister and Partnership Cities.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.