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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

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Meeting date

May 10, 2016

Procedural2016-05-10
Bill 160171

This enacted ordinance adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal 2017 Capital Budget, totaling $2,542,806,242, for capital projects during the fiscal year from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017.

To adopt a Fiscal 2017 Capital Budget.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Council Action2016-05-10
Bill 160170

The enacted bill adopts a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2017 through 2022.

To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2017-2022 inclusive.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2016-05-10
Bill 160170

The enacted bill adopts a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2017 through 2022.

To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2017-2022 inclusive.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-05-10
Bill 160170

The enacted bill adopts a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2017 through 2022.

To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2017-2022 inclusive.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Council Action2016-05-10
Bill 160130

The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s building code to require certain floor assemblies in buildings with truss or other light-frame construction to have additional fire-resistant material underneath, with exceptions such as sprinkler protection or approved equivalent construction.

Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "B" (The Philadelphia Building Code), and thus amending the PA Uniform Construction Code for Philadelphia, to add sections requiring contractors, design professionals and developers to add additional fire-resistant material to structures containing truss construction and other light frame construction, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-10
Bill 160098

This enacted ordinance changed the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for land bounded by Cypress Street, Watts Street, Pine Street, and Broad Street, replacing the existing zoning designations with those shown in the ordinance.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cypress Street, Watts Street, Pine Street, and Broad Street.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-10
Bill 160096

This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning code by creating the Broad Street Area, Mid-South, within the Center City Overlay District and revising zoning rules for properties in that area.

To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by establishing the Broad Street Area, Mid-South within the Center City Overlay District, revising certain provisions within the Center City Overlay District, and removing certain exceptions to off-street loading requirements.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-10
Bill 160075

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s demolition rules.

Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), providing for the posting and public notice of the demolition of structures, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

May 5, 2016

Council Action2016-05-05
COMMUNICATION 160439

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

Transmitting a resolution approving the reappointment of Reverend Bonnie Camarda as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-05
COMMUNICATION 160456

This communication, which was placed on file, transmits a proposed bill concerning changes to City Plan No.

Transmitting a bill uthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Lambert Street and Woodstock Street, each from Jefferson Street to Redner Street, striking from the City Plan and vacating Redner Street from Twentieth Street to Twenty-First Street, and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right of way for various utility purposes within the lines of Redner Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right of way, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-05
COMMUNICATION 160455

This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning Fiscal Year 2016 appropriations within the Grants Revenue Fund.

Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016 within the Grants Revenue Fund, from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Managing Director.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-05
COMMUNICATION 160454

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

Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire a bridge that crosses the Schuylkill River below the Grays Ferry Bridge and to acquire rights or property interests in connection with supports for the bridge and its abutments, all under certain terms and conditions.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-05
COMMUNICATION 160453

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

Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment to a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the use by the City of premises located at 1101 Market Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-05
COMMUNICATION 160452

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

Transmitting a bill approving the Fiscal Year 2017 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2018 through 2022, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Chairman of the Philadelphia Gas Commission.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-05
COMMUNICATION 160451

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

Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-707 of the Philadelphia Code.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-05
COMMUNICATION 160450

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

Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District that will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Interim Executive Director of the Philadelphia Land Bank.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-05
COMMUNICATION 160449

This communication concerns a proposed authorization for the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer or otherwise dispose of 1908 E.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of certain properties located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-05
COMMUNICATION 160448

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

Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Seventh Councilmanic District that will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Interim Executive Director of the Philadelphia Land Bank.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.