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
November 16, 2023
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for public spaces by prohibiting people from wearing ski masks or balaclavas in school buildings, recreation centers, daycares, parks, City-owned buildings, and public transportation.
Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Spaces - Prohibited Conduct," by prohibiting certain facial coverings from being worn in certain spaces; under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The enacted ordinance prohibits truck parking at any time on both sides of 52nd Street between Arlington Street and West Berks Street.
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of 52nd Street between Arlington Street and West Berks Street; and a no parking truck regulation on both sides of 53rd Street between Lebanon Avenue and Arlington Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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Meeting date
November 14, 2023
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold a hearing on ongoing challenges at Philadelphia’s 911 Unified Call Center.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold a hearing to explore solutions to ongoing challenges facing the 911 Unified Call Center and the Philadelphia Police Department's investigation into the police response to a 911 call about the first victim in the July 2023 mass shooting in Kingsessing.
RECESSED
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This resolution, currently in committee, proposes a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to create an independent Prison Community Oversight Board and Office of Prison Oversight.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of an independent Prison Oversight Board and Office of Prison Oversight and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
RECESSED
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This bill, which is held in committee, would have submitted a Home Rule Charter amendment to Philadelphia voters for approval or rejection at the November 7, 2023 election.
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 relating to the creation of the Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
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Meeting date
November 13, 2023
The enacted bill adds the intersection of 17th Street and Washington Avenue to the locations where approved automated red-light enforcement systems may be used.
Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 17th Street & Washington Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for automated red-light enforcement to allow an approved enforcement system at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Falls Bridge.
Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of Kelly Drive & Falls Bridge, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s red-light enforcement rules to authorize an approved automated red-light enforcement system at the intersection of Belmont Avenue, Ford Road, and Overbrook Avenue.
Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of Belmont Avenue, Ford Road & Overbrook Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance extended, until May 22, 2025, the deadline for meeting conditions tied to a 2017 ordinance involving changes to the planned houselines and curblines of Convention Avenue and drainage rights of way near Health Sciences Drive.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 170086) approved May 22, 2017, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating portions of the houselines and curblines of Convention Avenue, from Thirty-Fourth Street to Health Sciences Drive, and placing on the City Plan two rights of way for drainage purposes within the vicinity of the intersection of Convention Avenue and Health Sciences Drive and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights of way for drainage purposes, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the beds of the areas proposed to be placed on City Plan as portions of Convention Avenue," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Arch Street, 50th Street, Market Street, 49th Street, Chestnut Street, and 51st Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Arch Street, 50th Street, Market Street, 49th Street, Chestnut Street, and 51st Street.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Housing Authority to acquire properties in the area between 28th and 29th Streets and Cumberland and York Streets in Strawberry Mansion.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Housing Authority to acquire fee simple title to certain properties located in the vicinity of 28th Street to the east, 29th Street to the west, Cumberland Street to the north, and York Street to the south, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance amended the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas bounded by Herman Street, Baynton Street, Walnut Lane, and Germantown Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Herman Street, Baynton Street, Walnut Lane, and Germantown Avenue.
SIGNED
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This enacted bill approves the Old City Special Services District’s five-year plan and budget for 2024 through 2028.
Approving a new plan, estimated costs and proposed method of assessment of the Old City Special Services District of Philadelphia for and concerning business improvements and administrative services to the Old City area of the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted bill changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties in the area bounded by George Street, 2nd Street, Laurel Street, the Delaware Expressway, Spring Garden Street, and 3rd Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by George Street, 2nd Street, Laurel Street, the Delaware Expressway, Spring Garden Street, and 3rd Street.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance changes zoning and development standards for CMX-4 and CMX-5 districts in Philadelphia.
Amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Development Standards," by revising bulk and massing controls within CMX-4 and CMX-5 zoning districts, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s sidewalk-cafe rules to permit sidewalk cafes in certain additional locations in the Sixth Council District, including specified sections of Torresdale Avenue, Princeton Avenue, Cottman Avenue, and other streets.
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Cafes," by permitting sidewalk cafes to be maintained in certain locations in the Sixth District of Council; under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance authorizes the owner of the property operating as Knockbox Café at 4430 Pine Street to install and maintain a sidewalk café with four tables and eight seats, plus one waste bin, along North 45th Street.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4430 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance authorizes the owner of Carbon Copy at 701 S.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 701 S. 50th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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