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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

May 11, 2017

Unanimous2017-05-11
Bill 170463

This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas of land bounded by Linden Avenue (extended), Academy Road, Grant Avenue, Frankford Avenue, the Poquessing Creek, 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 Linden Avenue (extended), Academy Road, Grant Avenue, Frankford Avenue, the Poquessing Creek, and the Delaware River.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2017-05-11
Bill 170462

This enacted ordinance authorizes Boyd’s Realty Partnership to install, own, and maintain three concrete planters that extend up to two feet into the south sidewalk area along 1818 Chestnut Street.

Authorizing Boyd's Realty Partnership, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain concrete planter encroachments at 1818 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Unanimous2017-05-11
Bill 170461

This enacted ordinance authorizes Route 34 Group to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 5021-23 Baltimore Avenue.

Authorizing Route 34 Group, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 5021-23 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Council Action2017-05-11
Resolution 170449

The adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop the property at 2246 East Cambria Street in the Auburn Redevelopment Area.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Auburn Redevelopment Area identified by house number and street address as 2246 East Cambria street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Joel Suarez-Manzano and Marisol Beltran-Aponte and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2017-05-11
Resolution 170443

This lapsed resolution would have started the process to create the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District, a proposed business improvement district covering certain taxable hotels in Philadelphia.

Initiating action to establish a business improvement district encompassing certain taxable (for real estate tax purposes) hotels within the boundaries of the City and County of Philadelphia, to be known as the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District, designating the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District Corporation to serve as Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association (the "NIDMA") under the Community and Economic Improvement Act; and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act, as amended, prior to adoption of an ordinance that would formally establish the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District.

WITHDRAWN

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

Procedural2017-05-11
Bill 170366

This enacted measure amended Philadelphia’s Hero Awards program to increase the potential award for the surviving spouse or life partner, dependent children, or dependent parents of a firefighter, police officer, or prosecution detective killed while performing a heroic deed involving a special hazard or risk.

Amending Section 21-105 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hero Awards," by increasing the amount that may be awarded to family members of firefighters, police officers, and prosecution detectives killed in the course of performing heroic deeds, and by making certain technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

Re-Referred

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

Procedural2017-05-11
Bill 170335-A

This enacted ordinance requires applicants for certain larger development projects to prepare Project Information Forms describing the project, its possible community impacts, transportation and environmental plans, jobs, and other details.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," and Title 18 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commerce," to provide for the preparation and distribution of Project Information Forms with respect to certain development projects; to revise the requirements for neighborhood notice and meetings; and to make related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.

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

Procedural2017-05-11
Bill 170335-A

This enacted ordinance requires applicants for certain larger development projects to prepare Project Information Forms describing the project, its possible community impacts, transportation and environmental plans, jobs, and other details.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," and Title 18 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commerce," to provide for the preparation and distribution of Project Information Forms with respect to certain development projects; to revise the requirements for neighborhood notice and meetings; and to make related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

AMENDED

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

Council Action2017-05-11
Bill 170335-A

This enacted ordinance requires applicants for certain larger development projects to prepare Project Information Forms describing the project, its possible community impacts, transportation and environmental plans, jobs, and other details.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," and Title 18 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commerce," to provide for the preparation and distribution of Project Information Forms with respect to certain development projects; to revise the requirements for neighborhood notice and meetings; and to make related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2017-05-11
Bill 170306-A

The enacted ordinance reinstated Bill No.

To reinstate Bill No. 140439 amending Section 14-502 of the Zoning Code, entitled "CTR, Center City Overlay" and Section 14-602 of the Zoning Code, entitled "Use Tables," and to amend Section 14-803 "Motor Vehicle Parking Standards" under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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

Procedural2017-05-11
Bill 170289

This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Department of Streets to add a bicycle lane in each direction on American Street between Jefferson Street and Lehigh Avenue.

Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate bicycle lanes, in both directions, on American Street from Jefferson Street to Lehigh Avenue and for the removal of a travel lane on American Street, in the same limits, all under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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

Meeting date

May 10, 2017

Council Action2017-05-10
Resolution 170213

This lapsed resolution would have approved the Mayor’s revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2018 through 2022, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2017.

Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2017-05-10
Resolution 170213

This lapsed resolution would have approved the Mayor’s revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2018 through 2022, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2017.

Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2017-05-10
Resolution 170213

This lapsed resolution would have approved the Mayor’s revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2018 through 2022, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2017.

Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Council Action2017-05-10
Bill 170200

This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s code to authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District.

Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2017-05-10
Bill 170200

This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s code to authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District.

Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2017-05-10
Bill 170200

This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s code to authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District.

Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Council Action2017-05-10
Bill 170199

This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s Code to authorize the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to impose an annual tax on real estate in the city for school district purposes.

Amending Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.