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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

April 19, 2016

Council Action2016-04-19
Bill 160169

This enacted ordinance legalizes an existing wooden fence at 841–843 N.

Legalizing an existing six foot (6') wooden fence at 841-43 N. Opal Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-19
Bill 160148

This enacted ordinance authorizes Rachel Miller of Best Partners LP to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 4301 Baltimore Avenue, subject to City permits, insurance, and other requirements.

Authorizing Rachel Miller of Best Partners LP, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 4301 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-19
Bill 160147

This enacted bill establishes two-hour parking limits on both sides of Pine Street between 45th and 46th Streets from 7:00 a.m.

Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Pine street and 45th street; Melville street and Locust street.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-19
Bill 160146

This enacted ordinance authorizes paving portions of Thirty-Seventh, Cuthbert, and Warren Streets in the specified areas.

Authorizing the paving of 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, and Warren Street from Thirty-Seventh Street to Thirty-Eighth Street, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-19
Bill 160145

The enacted ordinance authorizes changes to Philadelphia’s official street plan to include parts of Thirty-Seventh, Cuthbert, and Warren Streets in the area between Market, Filbert, and nearby streets.

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.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-19
Bill 160112

The enacted ordinance authorizes Dr.

Authorizing Dr. Jack Carroll for Magee Rehabilitation Hospital to construct, own, and maintain a liquid oxygen tank and the construction of an associated masonry enclosure at 1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-19
Bill 160097

This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s farmers’ market rules to permit a farmers’ market on the north-side sidewalk and adjoining curb lane of Ann Street, between Mercer Street and Almond Street.

Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding a permissible location, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

April 18, 2016

Procedural2016-04-18
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.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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

Procedural2016-04-18
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.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-04-18
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.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Council Action2016-04-18
Resolution 160101

This lapsed resolution would have appointed members to a Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform.

Appointing members to the "Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform," who will conduct public hearings examining the Philadelphia criminal justice system for the impact of current policies, and offer recommended strategies for reform that are in the best interest of public safety and the public good.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2016-04-18
Resolution 160101

This lapsed resolution would have appointed members to a Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform.

Appointing members to the "Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform," who will conduct public hearings examining the Philadelphia criminal justice system for the impact of current policies, and offer recommended strategies for reform that are in the best interest of public safety and the public good.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-04-18
Resolution 160101

This lapsed resolution would have appointed members to a Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform.

Appointing members to the "Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform," who will conduct public hearings examining the Philadelphia criminal justice system for the impact of current policies, and offer recommended strategies for reform that are in the best interest of public safety and the public good.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Procedural2016-04-18
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.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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

Procedural2016-04-18
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.

AMENDED

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

Procedural2016-04-18
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.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-04-18
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.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Meeting date

April 15, 2016