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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

March 23, 2017

Unanimous2017-03-23
Bill 170280

This lapsed bill would have required owners of most buildings built or significantly renovated since 1987 to arrange regular testing of fire and smoke dampers and smoke-control systems, with limited requirements for smaller residential buildings and different schedules for hospitals.

Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, Subcode "F" (The Philadelphia Fire Code), by requiring building owners to have certain tests performed on fire dampers, smoke dampers and smoke control systems; to require such tests be performed by qualified persons; and to provide for penalties for violations of such code requirements.

Introduced and Referred·Pass

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

Council Action2017-03-23
Resolution 170273

This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of 3304 N.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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 Eleventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-03-23
Resolution 170271

The adopted resolution approves a redevelopment contract for 2517 Salmon Street in the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2517 Salmon street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Collene Sallee and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-03-23
Resolution 170270

This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer conditional ownership of 1923 S.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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 Thirty-Ninth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-03-23
Resolution 170269

This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 1611-41 Ruan Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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 Twenty-third Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2017-03-23
Bill 170263

This enacted bill authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire certain land along the Schuylkill River near 49th Street and Botanic Avenue from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development certain land along the Schuylkill River in the vicinity of 49th Street and Botanic Avenue, and making the property part of Schuylkill River Park, all under certain terms and conditions.

Re-Referred

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

Procedural2017-03-23
Bill 170202

This enacted ordinance removes the parking lane and prohibits all stopping on the south side of Lewis Street between Delaware Avenue and Richmond Street.

Removing the parking lane and prohibiting stopping on the south side of Lewis Street, between Delaware Avenue and Richmond Street.

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

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

Unanimous2017-03-23
Bill 170202

This enacted ordinance removes the parking lane and prohibits all stopping on the south side of Lewis Street between Delaware Avenue and Richmond Street.

Removing the parking lane and prohibiting stopping on the south side of Lewis Street, between Delaware Avenue and Richmond Street.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

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

Procedural2017-03-23
Bill 170202

This enacted ordinance removes the parking lane and prohibits all stopping on the south side of Lewis Street between Delaware Avenue and Richmond Street.

Removing the parking lane and prohibiting stopping on the south side of Lewis Street, between Delaware Avenue and Richmond Street.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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

Procedural2017-03-23
Bill 170193-A

The enacted ordinance authorizes Adam S.

Authorizing Adam S. Harbin to construct, own and maintain various planter box encroachments at 332-334 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, 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.

Procedural2017-03-23
Bill 170193-A

The enacted ordinance authorizes Adam S.

Authorizing Adam S. Harbin to construct, own and maintain various planter box encroachments at 332-334 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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

Unanimous2017-03-23
Bill 170193-A

The enacted ordinance authorizes Adam S.

Authorizing Adam S. Harbin to construct, own and maintain various planter box encroachments at 332-334 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

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

Procedural2017-03-23
Bill 170167

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s fee schedules for building, electrical, fire, plumbing, property, and zoning permits, licenses, inspections, appeals, certificates, and related services.

Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by adding and revising various provisions related to fees for permits, licenses, certificates, appeals and services; and making technical changes; 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.

Unanimous2017-03-23
Bill 170167

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s fee schedules for building, electrical, fire, plumbing, property, and zoning permits, licenses, inspections, appeals, certificates, and related services.

Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by adding and revising various provisions related to fees for permits, licenses, certificates, appeals and services; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

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

Procedural2017-03-23
Bill 170167

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s fee schedules for building, electrical, fire, plumbing, property, and zoning permits, licenses, inspections, appeals, certificates, and related services.

Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by adding and revising various provisions related to fees for permits, licenses, certificates, appeals and services; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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

Procedural2017-03-23
Bill 170166

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s licensing rules for boiler, engine, and refrigeration workers by reducing the license grades from five to four, removing the School District-specific Grade A-1 license, and setting a $20 application fee and $50 annual fee.

Amending Chapter 9-500 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled "Boilers, Fuel, Heat and Refrigeration") to revise certain provisions relating to licenses and fees and delete provisions relating to warm air heating apparatus; 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.

Unanimous2017-03-23
Bill 170166

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s licensing rules for boiler, engine, and refrigeration workers by reducing the license grades from five to four, removing the School District-specific Grade A-1 license, and setting a $20 application fee and $50 annual fee.

Amending Chapter 9-500 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled "Boilers, Fuel, Heat and Refrigeration") to revise certain provisions relating to licenses and fees and delete provisions relating to warm air heating apparatus; all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass

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

Procedural2017-03-23
Bill 170166

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s licensing rules for boiler, engine, and refrigeration workers by reducing the license grades from five to four, removing the School District-specific Grade A-1 license, and setting a $20 application fee and $50 annual fee.

Amending Chapter 9-500 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled "Boilers, Fuel, Heat and Refrigeration") to revise certain provisions relating to licenses and fees and delete provisions relating to warm air heating apparatus; all under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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