Council actions
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
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the January 30, 2020 meeting.
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This enacted bill authorizes Independence Park Hotel to construct, own, and maintain an exterior ramp at 235 Chestnut Street that would extend into the public sidewalk area.
Authorizing Independence Park Hotel ("Owner") to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp at 235 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 ("Property"), all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill establishes two-hour parking limits on portions of S.
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S. 13th street and Kimball street; Juniper street and Catharine street; Carpenter street and S. 6th street; East Passyunk avenue and Kimball street; S. 12th street and Catharine street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes the definitions used in Philadelphia’s solar panel incentive program.
Amending Chapter 9-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Energy Conservation," by amending Section 9-3403, entitled "Solar Panel Incentives," amending certain definitions, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is currently in committee, would restrict the Philadelphia Water Department from terminating water and sewer service for unpaid bills at properties used for residential purposes from December 1 through April 1 each year, except during emergencies that threaten life, health, safety, or property.
Amending Title 13 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Water and Sewer," to revise certain provisions of Section 13-901 to impose restrictions on the termination of service.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is in committee, would change the rules for the Income-Based Water Rate Assistance Program, also called the Tiered Assistance Program, to establish how participating customers can reduce unpaid water bills.
Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes, and Collections," to revise certain provisions of Section 19-1605 to provide parameters for reducing the accumulated indebtedness of customers who participate in the Income-Based Water Rate Assistance Program.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s sidewalk-sales rules to permit vending in certain areas near 56th Street, 57th Street, and Vine Street, between Haverford Avenue and Vine Street, subject to specified terms and conditions.
Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," to permit vending in certain areas in the vicinity of 56th Street between Haverford Avenue and Vine Street, 57th Street between Haverford Avenue and Vine Street, and Vine street between 56th Street and 57th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes a no-parking-any-time rule on the east side of Cemetery Avenue, extending 410 feet south from Kingsessing Avenue.
Establishing a no parking regulation in the vicinity of Cemetery and Kingsessing Avenues.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes a no-parking restriction at any time on both sides of Kingsessing Avenue, from Cemetery Avenue to South 62nd Street.
Establishing a no parking regulation on Kingsessing Avenue, from Cemetery Avenue to South 62nd Street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in committee, would change the tax-compliance requirements for applying for certain real estate tax abatements on residential, commercial, industrial, and other business properties.
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by modifying the requirements regarding eligibility based on tax compliance in order to apply for certain tax abatements, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, currently in committee, proposes an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide that City elected officials may become candidates for nomination or election to public office without first resigning from their City office, and to provide for a limitation on Councilmembers' and the City Controller's terms in office; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution proposes amending Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to call on the Police Department to eliminate unconstitutional stop-and-frisk practices.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter calling on the Police Department to eliminate the practice of unconstitutional stop and frisk; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is in committee, would limit Philadelphia City Commissioners and the Sheriff to no more than five consecutive terms beginning on or after July 1, 2020.
Amending Title 2 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City-County Consolidation," by amending Section 2-112, entitled "City Commissioners," to provide for a limitation on City Commissioners' terms of office; by adding a new Section 2-114, entitled "Sheriff," to provide for a limitation on the Sheriff's terms in office; and providing for submission of such amendments for the approval or disapproval of the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in committee, would submit a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters for approval or rejection at a special election scheduled for April 28, 2020.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide that City elected officials may become candidates for nomination or election to public office without first resigning from their City office, and to provide for a limitation on Councilmembers' and the City Controller's terms in office; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance placed a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment on the November 3, 2020 ballot.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter calling on the Police Department to eliminate the practice of unconstitutional stop and frisk, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is currently in committee, would require any facility housing people under 18 to get approval for an Opening Plan from a Mayor-designated city officer or department before opening or operating.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by enacting a new Chapter 9-1800, entitled "Youth Residential Facility," to require an Opening Plan to be approved by an officer or department designated by the Mayor prior to the opening or operation of any residential facility housing youth, all to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the youth, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in committee, would add requirements for the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment when deciding requests for zoning variances.
Amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Common Procedures and Requirements," by providing for additional requirements with respect to the granting of variances by the Zoning Board of Adjustment; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution approving the reappointment of Andre McCoy, of the American Legion, to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
Approving the reappointment of Andre McCoy to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council president to designate a Council member to ask the City Law Department to represent the Council in appeals of Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment decisions.
Authorizing requests to the Law Department to represent City Council in appeals from decisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment and, if the Law Department declines to render such services to City Council, authorizing the retention of outside counsel to provide such services.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.