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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

Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the October 22, 2020 meeting.

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Showing 19-36 of 111 actions from October 22, 2020

Procedural2020-10-22
Bill 200538

This enacted ordinance creates a Philadelphia Code chapter on “less lethal devices.” It requires the Philadelphia Police Department to establish or update a written policy prohibiting officers from using chemical weapons, such as tear gas, and kinetic energy munitions, such as rubber bullets, against people participating in demonstrations, marches, vigils, religious services, or other First Amendment activities; it took effect immediately.

Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code to create a new Chapter 10-2500, entitled "Less Lethal Devices," to regulate the use of less lethal devices in specific situations; 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.

Procedural2020-10-22
Bill 200538

This enacted ordinance creates a Philadelphia Code chapter on “less lethal devices.” It requires the Philadelphia Police Department to establish or update a written policy prohibiting officers from using chemical weapons, such as tear gas, and kinetic energy munitions, such as rubber bullets, against people participating in demonstrations, marches, vigils, religious services, or other First Amendment activities; it took effect immediately.

Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code to create a new Chapter 10-2500, entitled "Less Lethal Devices," to regulate the use of less lethal devices in specific situations; 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.

Council Action2020-10-22
Bill 200538

This enacted ordinance creates a Philadelphia Code chapter on “less lethal devices.” It requires the Philadelphia Police Department to establish or update a written policy prohibiting officers from using chemical weapons, such as tear gas, and kinetic energy munitions, such as rubber bullets, against people participating in demonstrations, marches, vigils, religious services, or other First Amendment activities; it took effect immediately.

Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code to create a new Chapter 10-2500, entitled "Less Lethal Devices," to regulate the use of less lethal devices in specific situations; all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2020-10-22
Bill 200517

The enacted ordinance amended the 2018 approval for an existing wood deck and ramp extending into public space at 1338–1344 Rising Sun Avenue.

Amending Section 5 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 180692) approved on October 31, 2018, entitled "An Ordinance legalizing an existing wood deck and ramp encroachment at 1338-1344 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period of compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.

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

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

Procedural2020-10-22
Bill 200517

The enacted ordinance amended the 2018 approval for an existing wood deck and ramp extending into public space at 1338–1344 Rising Sun Avenue.

Amending Section 5 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 180692) approved on October 31, 2018, entitled "An Ordinance legalizing an existing wood deck and ramp encroachment at 1338-1344 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period of compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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

Council Action2020-10-22
Bill 200517

The enacted ordinance amended the 2018 approval for an existing wood deck and ramp extending into public space at 1338–1344 Rising Sun Avenue.

Amending Section 5 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 180692) approved on October 31, 2018, entitled "An Ordinance legalizing an existing wood deck and ramp encroachment at 1338-1344 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period of compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2020-10-22
Bill 200500

This enacted ordinance removes the two-hour parking limit and Philadelphia Parking Authority meter enforcement on the west side of Castor Avenue in front of 7306 Castor Avenue and on both sides of the 7300 block of Elgin Street.

Removing existing parking meters and regulations, as well as establishing an "Authorized Vehicles Only" regulation in front of 7306 Castor Avenue and both sides of the 7300 block of Elgin Street.

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

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

Procedural2020-10-22
Bill 200500

This enacted ordinance removes the two-hour parking limit and Philadelphia Parking Authority meter enforcement on the west side of Castor Avenue in front of 7306 Castor Avenue and on both sides of the 7300 block of Elgin Street.

Removing existing parking meters and regulations, as well as establishing an "Authorized Vehicles Only" regulation in front of 7306 Castor Avenue and both sides of the 7300 block of Elgin Street.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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

Council Action2020-10-22
Bill 200500

This enacted ordinance removes the two-hour parking limit and Philadelphia Parking Authority meter enforcement on the west side of Castor Avenue in front of 7306 Castor Avenue and on both sides of the 7300 block of Elgin Street.

Removing existing parking meters and regulations, as well as establishing an "Authorized Vehicles Only" regulation in front of 7306 Castor Avenue and both sides of the 7300 block of Elgin Street.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2020-10-22
Bill 200499

The enacted ordinance authorizes Mark Capriotti to install, own, and maintain a sidewalk café at 310 West Master Street, with at least five feet of clear sidewalk space remaining.

Authorizing Mark Capriotti (“Owner”) to install, own, and maintain a proposed sidewalk café at 310 West Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 (“Property”), 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.

Procedural2020-10-22
Bill 200499

The enacted ordinance authorizes Mark Capriotti to install, own, and maintain a sidewalk café at 310 West Master Street, with at least five feet of clear sidewalk space remaining.

Authorizing Mark Capriotti (“Owner”) to install, own, and maintain a proposed sidewalk café at 310 West Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 (“Property”), 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.

Council Action2020-10-22
Bill 200499

The enacted ordinance authorizes Mark Capriotti to install, own, and maintain a sidewalk café at 310 West Master Street, with at least five feet of clear sidewalk space remaining.

Authorizing Mark Capriotti (“Owner”) to install, own, and maintain a proposed sidewalk café at 310 West Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2020-10-22
Bill 200498

This enacted ordinance extended the period that Bill No.

Amending Bill No. 200352, entitled "An Ordinance amending Chapter 11-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'General Provisions,' to authorize the Streets Department to permit closure of the public right-of-way," to extend the date Bill No. 200352 will remain in effect, 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.

Procedural2020-10-22
Bill 200498

This enacted ordinance extended the period that Bill No.

Amending Bill No. 200352, entitled "An Ordinance amending Chapter 11-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'General Provisions,' to authorize the Streets Department to permit closure of the public right-of-way," to extend the date Bill No. 200352 will remain in effect, 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.

Council Action2020-10-22
Bill 200498

This enacted ordinance extended the period that Bill No.

Amending Bill No. 200352, entitled "An Ordinance amending Chapter 11-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'General Provisions,' to authorize the Streets Department to permit closure of the public right-of-way," to extend the date Bill No. 200352 will remain in effect, all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2020-10-22
Bill 200497

The enacted ordinance extended the effect of Bill No.

Amending Bill No. 200351, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the operation of sidewalk cafes during the COVID-19 emergency until December 31, 2020 in areas of the City where such activity currently must be otherwise authorized by special ordinance, and allowing expanded activity by currently licensed sidewalk café operations,” to extend the date Bill No. 200351 will remain in effect, 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.

Procedural2020-10-22
Bill 200497

The enacted ordinance extended the effect of Bill No.

Amending Bill No. 200351, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the operation of sidewalk cafes during the COVID-19 emergency until December 31, 2020 in areas of the City where such activity currently must be otherwise authorized by special ordinance, and allowing expanded activity by currently licensed sidewalk café operations,” to extend the date Bill No. 200351 will remain in effect, 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.

Council Action2020-10-22
Bill 200497

The enacted ordinance extended the effect of Bill No.

Amending Bill No. 200351, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the operation of sidewalk cafes during the COVID-19 emergency until December 31, 2020 in areas of the City where such activity currently must be otherwise authorized by special ordinance, and allowing expanded activity by currently licensed sidewalk café operations,” to extend the date Bill No. 200351 will remain in effect, all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.