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 7, 2023
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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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Meeting date
December 6, 2023
Meeting date
December 5, 2023
This bill, which is held in committee, would authorize changes to the City Plan at Powelton Avenue and Nehemiah Way and at Busti Street and Haverford Avenue.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on portions of City Plan Nos. 98 and 130 by relocating the existing curblines and houselines at the intersection of Powelton Avenue and Nehemiah Way and at the intersection of Busti Street and Haverford Avenue to accommodate various intersection improvements, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the beds of all portions of the aforementioned streets being placed on the City Plan.
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The adopted resolution calls on the City Council’s Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings about traffic calming in Philadelphia.
Calling on the Committee of Streets and Services to hold hearings regarding traffic calming measures in the City of Philadelphia and the status of the implementation of speed cushions, bike lanes, delineators and other tools to decrease pedestrian injuries and fatalities, as well as property damage.
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Meeting date
December 4, 2023
Meeting date
December 1, 2023
Meeting date
November 30, 2023
This communication reports that the mayor returned unsigned Bill 230574, a proposal to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Code by creating the Brewerytown-Sharswood Overlay Subarea in the Lower North Planning District.
November 28, 2023 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 230574, passed by City Council on November 16, 2023, by Councilmember Jones, Jr., for Council President Clarke. Bill No. 230574 amends the Philadelphia Zoning Code by revising Chapter 14-500, "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the Brewerytown-Sharswood Overlay Subarea in the Lower North Planning District. This bill is intended to introduce height limits for residential development in portions of five neighborhoods. Our administration believes that the height provisions in this bill conflict with the existing Strawberry Mansion Neighborhood Conservation District. The goals of this bill could be partially achieved by zoning the residential blocks to RSA-6, Residential Single-Family, which has a two-story height limit. The bill does not advance any of the Lower North District plan recommendations. For these reasons, I am returning Bill Number 23057...
READ AND FILED
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 230654, which was passed by Council on November 16, 2023, was signed by the Mayor on November 28, 2023.
READ AND FILED
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
November 28, 2023 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: 230698 230713 230714 230716 230741 230742 230743 230744 230745 230764 230765 230766 230769 230770 230771 230772 230774 230775 230777 230778 230779 - 45 days 230780 - Not for approval 230781 230782 Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
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The adopted resolution recognizes the Philadelphia Housing Authority for partnering with Zipcar to provide discounted car-sharing access to public housing residents in Philadelphia.
Recognizing the Philadelphia Housing Authority for their partnership with Zipcar to provide discounted car shares to increase economic mobility for residents of public housing within the city.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating the student and faculty participants in The Philly Service Award of 2023.
Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week, the student and faculty participants of The Philly Service Award of 2023, a high school community service project competition promoting civic involvement, community engagement, and public service.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring each Friday in December 2023 “Shop Black Business Friday” in the city.
Declaring each Friday in December 2023 as "Shop Black Business Friday" in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 1221 S.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1221 S. Saint Bernard Street in the Third Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of the Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 3000 Ruth Street in the 7th Councilmanic District under the applicable city code and state law.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3000 Ruth Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass legislation addressing overcrowding in juvenile detention and allowing time spent at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center to count toward a young person’s sentence.
Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass comprehensive legislation providing sustainable relief to an overburdened system and to protect children held at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center by recognizing time spent as time served.
ADOPTED
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