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 30, 2019
The enacted ordinance prohibits retail establishments from providing single-use plastic bags and non-recyclable paper bags to customers at checkout or through delivery, while allowing certain exempt bags.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter 9-4500, entitled "Prohibition on Use of Certain Bags and Checkout Bag Charge," to permit the use of only certain bags by retail establishments at the point of sale or for a delivery; and establishing a charge, payable by the consumer to the establishment, for the provision of other types of bags; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s zoning code to create a new use category called “Smoking Lounge” for establishments where smoking or vaping tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, or other substances is permitted, including cigar, hookah, and vape lounges.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-200, entitled "Definitions" and Chapter 14-600, entitled "Use Regulations," by creating the use category "Smoking Lounge" and related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance authorizes paving Sigma Way between Erdrick Street and Tackawanna Street, and Tackawanna Street between Vankirk Street and Sigma Way.
Authorizing the paving of Sigma Way, from Erdrick Street to Tackawanna Street, and Tackawanna Street, from Vankirk Street to Sigma Way, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Board of Surveyors to add portions of Sigma Way and Tackawanna Street to the official City Plan in the area northeast of Vankirk Street.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 270 by placing on the City Plan Sigma Way from Erdrick Street to Tackawanna Street, northeast of Vankirk Street, and Tackawanna Street from Vankirk Street to Sigma Way, northwest of Erdrick Street, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the beds of said Sigma Way and Tackawanna Street.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire full or partial interests in parcels along the Schuylkill River between South Street and Grays Ferry Avenue.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, in parcels of land generally bounded by South Street, the Bulkhead Line of the Schuylkill River and Grays Ferry Avenue for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to grant the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation a temporary construction easement covering about 1,567 square feet at 3400 West Girard 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 Girard Avenue, North 34th Street and Zoological Drive, commonly known as 3400 West Girard Avenue.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance establishes Philadelphia rules for preventing, reporting, inspecting, and treating bed bug infestations.
Amending Chapter 3 of Subcode PM ("The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code") of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "General Requirements," to add provisions relating to bed bug infestation; adding Chapter 9-4500 of the Code, entitled "Responsibilities Concerning Bed Bug Infestations," to establish various requirements for landlords and tenants relating to bed bug infestation and to establish requirements related to bed bugs in connection with certain residential occupancies and the sale of residential property; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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Meeting date
December 18, 2019
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $1.5 billion in general obligation bonds to refinance certain outstanding city bonds.
Authorizing the issuance from time to time of one or more series of general obligation bonds to provide funds to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds of The City of Philadelphia; authorizing the Mayor, City Controller and City Solicitor or a majority of them to sell the bonds at public or private negotiated sale; setting forth the purposes for which the proceeds of the bonds will be expended; providing for the maturities and for other terms and conditions and for the form of the bonds; providing that bonds may be redeemable prior to maturity; providing sinking funds for the bonds and for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment thereof; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds and certain other actions.
SIGNED
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The enacted bill authorizes the City to transfer parcels near University Avenue and Civic Center Boulevard to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for redevelopment by the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, or their designees.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or a portion of certain parcels of land in and about the area bounded by University Avenue, Civic Center Boulevard, Hamilton Street and 34th Street, for further conveyance; and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement to lease back a portion of the property to the City; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land bounded by Spruce Street, 34th Street, Civic Center Boulevard, and University Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 34th Street, Civic Center Boulevard, and University Avenue.
SIGNED
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This enacted bill changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties in the area bounded by Chestnut Street, 45th Street, Ludlow Street, and 46th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Chestnut Street, 45th Street, Ludlow Street, and 46th Street.
SIGNED
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The enacted bill authorizes the City Treasurer’s Office to enter agreements with FIS AvantGard LLC to install, maintain, and support a treasury information management system.
Authorizing the Office of the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into one or more agreements with FIS AvantGard LLC, for the installation and maintenance of an information management system for use by the Treasurer's Office, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted law restricts the sale of electronic smoking devices in establishments accessible to youth.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," to add a new Section 9-638, entitled "Sale of Electronic Smoking Devices in Youth-Accessible Establishments," prohibiting selling and offering for sale certain electronic smoking devices in youth-accessible establishments and fixing penalties; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia rules for non-competitively bid City contracts and certain forms of financial assistance.
Amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance," by making revisions to definitions; to contract and reporting requirements; to exceptions; and to enforcement provisions; and making related changes to Section 20-613 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Ethics-Related Matters Incorporated as Part of this Chapter"; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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Meeting date
December 12, 2019
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
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READ AND FILED
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Title:
READ AND FILED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming January 13, 2020, as Korean American Day in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming January 13, 2020 as Korean American Day in Philadelphia to Celebrate and Commemorate the Proud Heritage of Korean Americans and their Invaluable Contributions to Enhancing the City's Culture, Economy, and the Founding Ideals of Independence and Democracy.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes Council’s Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings about ways to reduce the environmental impacts of flexible plastic products in Philadelphia.
Authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings to examine best practices regarding the reduction of the negative environmental impacts of flexible plastic products in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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