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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Meeting date
December 20, 2023
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by Pratt Street, Darrah Street, Dyre Street, and Frankford Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Pratt Street, Darrah Street, Dyre Street, and Frankford Avenue.
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The enacted bill authorizes the City Solicitor to enter into a contract lasting up to four years with a provider to prepare and market printed and electronic versions of The Philadelphia Code.
Authorizing the City Solicitor, on behalf of the City, to enter into a multi-year contract with a provider of codification, editing, and marketing services to produce printed and electronic versions of The Philadelphia Code and related services and material, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted ordinance adds a Philadelphia rule prohibiting anyone from entering a retail establishment after the business owner has barred them from entering.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses Trades and Professions," to add a new Chapter creating penalties for trespassing in retail establishments, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted ordinance approves amendments to Temple University’s master plan for the area bounded by Norris Street, Broad Street, Montgomery Avenue, and 15th Street.
To approve amendments to the Temple University Master Plan in the area bounded by Norris Street, Broad Street, Montgomery Avenue and 15th Street related to Klein College of Media and Communications and Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts building at 1830 N Broad Street.
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The enacted ordinance updates Philadelphia’s Plumbing Code, including rules for plumbing fixtures, water and sewer pipes, drainage, private water and sewer infrastructure, stormwater systems, and plumbing materials.
Amending various provisions of Subcode "P" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Plumbing Code," by making additional additions, deletions and amendments to the City's adoption of the 2018 edition of the "International Plumbing Code," as published by the International Code Council, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties in the area bounded by Westminster Avenue, Mantua Avenue, 40th Street, Aspen Street, and 44th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Westminster Avenue, Mantua Avenue, 40th Street, Aspen Street, and 44th Street.
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The enacted legislation continues the Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District through June 30, 2034, expands its boundaries to include parts of Crittenden Street and East Mermaid Lane, and keeps Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District, Inc.
Continuing the Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District in the area that generally includes both sides of Germantown Avenue from 7640 to 8705, and on certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Germantown Avenue, plus on Bethlehem Pike between 10 and 105 and within the district boundaries 200 blocks of West Evergreen Avenue and West Highland Avenue; Benezet Street, E. Springfield Avenue, 7600 block of Winston Road, unit block of E. Willow Grove Avenue, unit block of Moreland Avenue, unit block of E. Mermaid Lane, unit block of E. Moreland Avenue, unit block of E. Chestnut Hill Avenue; approving an extension to the boundaries of the District to include the 7700 block of Crittenden Street and the 400 block of East Mermaid Lane between Crittenden Street and Stenton Avenue; continuing Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the neighborhood improvement district management association for the District; approving a new p...
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This enacted ordinance continues the Aramingo Avenue Shopping District through December 31, 2028, covering parts of Aramingo Avenue from 3300 to 3995 Aramingo Avenue and nearby intersecting streets.
Continuing the Aramingo Avenue Shopping District beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes the east and west sides of Aramingo Avenue from 3300 Aramingo Avenue to 3995 Aramingo Avenue and certain blocks and streets that intersect that portion of Aramingo Avenue and for which Impact Community Development Corporation, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, serves as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a final plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with Impact Community Development Corporation, relating to the District; and authorizing Impact Community Development Corporation to assess property owners within the District a special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved plan; all in acc...
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The enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s fair criminal record screening rules to define exoneration and prohibit City agencies and private employers from rejecting applicants or employees based on convictions that resulted in exoneration.
Amending Chapter 9-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards," to add provisions regarding the consideration of convictions that result in exoneration and make related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted ordinance authorizes the City to acquire parcels containing part of the Reading Viaduct and nearby land between Vine Street, Fairmount Avenue, 8th Street, and 12th Street to expand and operate public park space connected to the Rail Park.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, for the purpose of making, enlarging, connecting, extending, operating, and maintaining public parks for recreational use, certain parcels of land, generally bounded and located between Vine Street, Fairmount Avenue, 8th Street and 12th Street, together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and appurtenances; and to lease the property, or a portion thereof, to the Center City District; all under certain terms and conditions.
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Enacted legislation requires City departments that manage City property to create lactation spaces for City employees and, when feasible, members of the public.
Amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Property," by adding a new Chapter requiring the creation of lactation spaces; all under certain terms and conditions.
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Meeting date
December 15, 2023
Meeting date
December 14, 2023
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: 230765 230766 Sincerely, James F. Kenney MAYOR
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: 230828 230850 - Not for approval 230829 230853 - Approval with amendment 230835 230860 230836 - Not for approval 230861 230848 - Approval with amendment 230862 230849 230863 - Not for approval Sincerely, James F. Kenney MAYOR
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This communication, which was placed on file, reports that Mayor James F.
December 13, 2023 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 230740, introduced by Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr., on behalf of Council President Darrell Clarke, and passed by City Council on November 30, 2023. Bill No. 230740, along with Resolution No. 230750, propose to amend the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for indemnification and defense by the City in connection with claims made against any registered community organization arising directly out of the lawful participation by such an organization in zoning matters and related land-use process. I understand and appreciate the impetus for this legislation, namely that registered community organizations (RCOs) are being threatened by lawsuits from developers for not supporting a project or for starting an appeal process. This sort of action is often called a "strategic lawsuit against public participation" or SLAPP for short. I also appreciate...
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This communication states that Mayor James F.
December 13, 2023 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 230510, introduced by Councilmember Anthony Phillips and passed by City Council on November 30, 2023. Bill No. 230510 Amends Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Spaces - Prohibited Conduct,” by prohibiting certain facial coverings from being worn in certain spaces. This bill is intended to limit crime and help PPD identify suspects. I am grateful to the City Council as a steadfast and committed partner in our efforts to address crime and reduce violence across the city. Nevertheless, this legislation raises several concerns that far outweigh its true potential as a solution. • As a practical matter, this is a difficult law to enforce as individuals can move rapidly into and out of applicable spaces. Further, there are several exemptions related to intent that would be difficult to assess without first apprehending a would-be vi...
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 230249, 230511, 230569, 230576, 230647 and 230717, which were passed by Council on November 30, 2023, were signed by the Mayor on December 13, 2023.
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The adopted resolution congratulates the Kwanzaa Cooperative for inaugurating Philadelphia’s first City Kinara and organizing Kwanzaa programming at the Free Library.
Congratulating the Kwanzaa Cooperative for inaugurating the first City Kinara in Philadelphia history and for organizing Kwanzaa programming at the Free Library to uphold the traditions of Kwanzaa in Philadelphia for years to come.
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