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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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Meeting date

July 15, 2021

Council Action2021-07-15
Bill 210471

This enacted ordinance authorizes non-accessory parking at 4422-24 Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia.

Authorizing non-accessory parking on the premises located at 4422-24 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-07-15
Bill 210470

The enacted ordinance creates special rules for digital display wall signs around 1900 Market Street, covering portions of 19th, Market, and 20th Streets.

Amending Chapter 14-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Signs," by providing for new sign controls, entitled "1900 Market Street Digital Display Sign Regulations"; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-07-15
Bill 210469

The enacted ordinance changes the North Central Philadelphia Overlay District in the zoning code.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending the /NCP North Central Philadelphia Overlay District, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-07-15
Bill 210451

The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s refuse and littering rules by setting a $1,000 fine for each violation of most provisions in Chapter 10-700.

Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by amending Section 10-719, entitled "Penalties," by revising the penalty to be assessed for violations of this chapter; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-07-15
Bill 210444

The enacted ordinance authorizes the City, through the Commissioner of Public Property, to acquire some or all of the land parcels connecting Tacony Street to the Frankford Arsenal Boat Launch.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land connecting Tacony Street to the Frankford Arsenal Boat Launch, for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-07-15
Bill 210443

The enacted ordinance adds a requirement for hiring entities to provide covered workers with a workforce and career pathways information sheet containing information about unemployment benefits, job training, and educational opportunities.

Amending Chapter 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter related to hiring entities providing covered individuals with a workforce and career pathways information sheet; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-07-15
Bill 210419

This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to grant the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation a temporary construction easement on part of the City-owned property commonly known as 3721 Richmond Street, near Richmond Street, East Butler Street, I-95, and Castor Avenue.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, a temporary construction easement on a portion of the parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Richmond Street, East Butler Street, I-95 and Castor Avenue, commonly known as 3721 Richmond Street, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-07-15
Bill 210418

This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer some or all of City-owned land in the area bounded by Kingston Street, I-95, East Venango Street, and Bath Street to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Kingston Street, I-95, East Venango Street and Bath Street, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-07-15
Bill 210389

The enacted ordinance revises Philadelphia’s building rules for certain excavation, construction, and demolition work, including projects near adjoining properties or historic structures.

Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," and Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," to revise provisions relating to excavation work and work impacting historic structures, create an excavation contractor license, and institute additional safeguards for property adjoining certain construction activities; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-07-15
Bill 210388

This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s licensing and conduct rules for contractors.

Amending Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Trades," to modify licensing and conduct requirements applicable to contractors; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-07-15
Bill 210361

The enacted ordinance changes zoning rules in the Overbrook Farms Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Section 14-504, entitled "/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-07-15
Bill 210332-A

The enacted ordinance prohibits street vendors from stopping, standing, or parking vehicles to sell goods on specified portions of East Passyunk Avenue and nearby streets.

Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 9-203 relating to Street Vendors, by prohibiting street vending on certain portions of East Passyunk Avenue and surrounding areas.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-07-15
Bill 210330-A

The enacted ordinance regulates how Philadelphia landlords and rental agents screen people applying for housing.

Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," by adding a new Section 9-810, entitled "Prospective Tenant Screening Practices," to regulate the application and selection process for housing units, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-07-15
Bill 210329-A

This enacted ordinance requires landlords and others who approve rental applications to make uniform written screening criteria available before accepting applications.

Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination," to require the use and disclosure of uniform screening criteria for rental housing and certain related disclosures to prospective rental housing applicants, and to provide that the failure to provide such disclosures may be evidence of other unlawful housing and real property practices, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-07-15
Bill 210327

This enacted ordinance establishes a no-truck-parking zone on both sides of Saint Vincent Street between Sackett Street and Hawthorne Street.

Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on both sides of Saint Vincent Street from Sackett Street to Hawthorne Street.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-07-15
Bill 210326

This enacted ordinance establishes a no-truck-parking rule at all times on both sides of Sackett Street between Cottman Avenue and Ryan Avenue.

Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on both sides of Sackett Street from Cottman Avenue to Ryan Avenue.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-07-15
Bill 210282

The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire full or partial interests in specified parcels along the Delaware River and the Tacony-Holmesburg section of the Delaware River Trail.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Tacony-Holmesburg section of the Delaware River Trail, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-07-15
Bill 210280

This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract to build a public sewer and related facilities in the 1600 block of Olive Street.

Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in the 1600 block of Olive Street.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.