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 9, 2021
This enacted ordinance adds rules for leases of commercial property in Philadelphia.
Adding a new Chapter 9-5700, entitled "Leasing of Commercial Property," to require commercial lessors to provide certain disclosures before entering lease agreements and to provide related protections to tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted ordinance establishes a temporary restriction on permits for completely demolishing buildings and other structures on designated properties in the Victorian Roxborough area, generally bounded by Henry Avenue, Roxborough Avenue, Silverwood Street, and Fountain Street.
Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Historic Preservation," to establish a temporary demolition moratorium with respect to properties in the area bounded by Henry Avenue, Roxborough Avenue, Silverwood Street, and Fountain Street; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance changes the boundaries of Philadelphia’s Permit Parking District 19.
Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Permit Parking Districts," by amending the boundaries for Permit Parking District 19, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This enacted amendment increases from 40 to 42 the maximum number of contribution agreements the Department may enter into for each qualifying tax year beginning January 1, 2019.
Amending Subsection 19-2604(6) of The Philadelphia Code ("Credit for Contributions to Community Development Corporations, Nonprofit Organizations Engaged in Developing and Implementing Healthy Food Initiatives and Nonprofit Intermediaries") to clarify the number of contribution agreements that may be entered into, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The enacted ordinance updates Philadelphia’s requirements for large City public works projects that can meet LEED standards and are funded mainly with City capital dollars.
Amending Section 17-111, entitled "Energy Efficiency and Environmental Design in Construction of Buildings," to update requirements and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND PASSED
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This enacted legislation amends Philadelphia’s Fiscal 2022 Capital Budget to add, revise, or remove projects and funding for Safe Play Zone security cameras.
Amending Bill No. 210321 (approved June 28, 2021), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2022 Capital Budget," by adding, revising, and/or removing certain projects, amounts and sources, for the purpose of providing Safe Play Zone security cameras, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s 2022–2027 Capital Program to add, revise, or remove projects and funding for Safe Play Zone security cameras.
Amending Bill No. 210320 (approved June 28, 2021), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2022-2027 inclusive," by adding, revising, and/or removing certain projects, amounts and sources, for the purpose of providing Safe Play Zone security cameras, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to vote on a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter changing the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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 revise the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, by increasing the number of appointees, providing for confirmation by Council of appointees, and specifying qualifications that appointees must possess; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This enacted ordinance creates a Mixed Income Neighborhoods zoning overlay in specified Philadelphia areas.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/MIH, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District"; by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-702, entitled "Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses"; and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted bill authorizes the City to remove Nicholas Street and Turner Street from the City Plan between Twentieth and Twenty-First Streets while preserving rights-of-way there for sewer, drainage, water, gas, and other public utilities.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Nicholas Street and Turner Street, each from Twentieth Street to Twenty-First Street, and reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for various utility purposes within the beds of Nicholas and Turner Streets being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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Meeting date
December 8, 2021
This enacted bill authorized $26,619,876 in Fiscal Year 2021 appropriation transfers among the General Fund, Water Fund, Grants Revenue Fund, and Aviation Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and the Aviation Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance creates a licensing system for “streeteries,” allowing certain restaurants to use portions of the public right-of-way, including some curbside parking areas, for outdoor dining in approved locations.
Amending Chapter 9-200 of Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets" to add a new section entitled "Streeteries" to allow for expansion of business uses, including outdoor dining, in portions of the public right-of-way, such as at certain curbside parking locations; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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Meeting date
November 29, 2021
Meeting date
November 23, 2021
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee of Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings on the Arts and Culture task force’s report.
Authorizing the Committee of Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings to receive the report of the Arts and Culture task force formed by the committee, to learn about its findings and the actions thus far taken, and to review the impact of this work on the vital arts and culture sector in the City of Philadelphia.
RECESSED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold quarterly hearings on Philadelphia’s finances and broader social goals.
Authorizing the Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold quarterly hearings that include monthly reporting requirements, to discuss the fiscal position and overarching social impact goals of the City, including and as related to the Five-Year Plan and the reporting requirements set forth in the Quarterly City Manager's Report ("QCMR") and as submitted to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority ("PICA").
RECESSED
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Meeting date
November 18, 2021
This communication reports that the mayor returned without signing Bill No.
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 210742, which was passed by Council at its session on November 4, 2021. This Bill will amend Section 14-502 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/CTR, Center City Overlay District", by amending certain height regulations and creating bulk and massing controls within the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Area. The Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) reviewed this legislation and recommended against approval. It noted support for the adjustment to the height limit for this parcel, but noted significant concerns for the other provisions that apply very specific standards to only one parcel, and require a significant payment to the Housing Trust Fund (regardless of whether a mixed-income housing bonus is used) for approval condition. The monetization of the code is not good precedent and if permitted, could open the door to further monetization of Council legisla...
READ AND FILED
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This communication reports that the Mayor returned without signing Bill 210205, a proposal that would have created a program for the City to make certain urgent repairs—such as restoring heat or fixing damaged plumbing—and bill the property owner.
November 17, 2021 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 210205, which was passed by Council at its session on October 28, 2021. This Bill will amend Chapter 9 of Subcode PM ("The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code") of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Additional Special Requirements," to establish a program in which the City may perform certain urgent repairs and bill the property owner. The Administration supports the intention of this Bill and understands that the violations targeted in this legislation - lack of heating and damaged plumbing - can be significantly detrimental to residents and near neighbors. It is important to help encourage property owners to maintain their properties in a manner that prevents displacement of residents, wherever possible which is why we already offer programs like the Basic Systems Repair Program, the Small Landlord Working Capital Loans, Res...
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication advised City Council that Bill Nos.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210549, 210632, 210634, 210637, 210638, 210667, 210668 and 210687, which were passed by Council on November 4, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on November 17, 2021.
READ AND FILED
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