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
May 23, 2024
The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s steep-slope protection rules for development, earth-moving, and site-clearing work in designated steep-slope areas.
Amending Section 14-704 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Open Space and Natural Resources" by changing the applicability of steep slope protection requirements for certain stream restoration activities, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas of land bounded by Red Lion Road, the Montgomery County line, the Bucks County line, and Roosevelt Boulevard.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Red Lion Road, the Montgomery County line, the Bucks County line, and Roosevelt Boulevard.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas of land bounded by Red Lion Road, the Montgomery County line, the Bucks County line, and Roosevelt Boulevard.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Red Lion Road, the Montgomery County line, the Bucks County line, and Roosevelt Boulevard.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure changes the rules for Philadelphia Land Bank purchases of tax-delinquent properties at Sheriff’s sales.
Amending Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia Land Bank," to allow interested parties to require open bidding when the Land Bank seeks to exercise special authority to acquire property at a Sheriff's sale and allow prior owners to redeem property when such special authority is exercised, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure changes the rules for Philadelphia Land Bank purchases of tax-delinquent properties at Sheriff’s sales.
Amending Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia Land Bank," to allow interested parties to require open bidding when the Land Bank seeks to exercise special authority to acquire property at a Sheriff's sale and allow prior owners to redeem property when such special authority is exercised, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution proposes a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment requiring the City’s annual budget to set aside at least 0.5% of General Fund appropriations for the Housing Trust Fund, plus certain payments made in place of providing affordable housing.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter further providing for mandatory annual appropriations for the Housing Trust Fund; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance provided for a 2025 primary-election ballot question asking Philadelphia voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to increase the minimum annual amount required for the Housing Trust Fund in the city operating budget.
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 further providing for mandatory annual appropriations for the Housing Trust Fund; and authorizing and directing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance provided for a 2025 primary-election ballot question asking Philadelphia voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to increase the minimum annual amount required for the Housing Trust Fund in the city operating budget.
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 further providing for mandatory annual appropriations for the Housing Trust Fund; and authorizing and directing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution proposes amending Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to create an Office of the Homeless Services Ombudsperson, led by an ombudsperson appointed by the mayor with City Council’s approval.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Office of the Homeless Services Ombudsperson, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance provided for a May 20, 2025 special election on a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment creating an Office of Homeless Services Ombudsperson.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Office of Homeless Services Ombudsperson as set forth in a Resolution approved by Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance provided for a May 20, 2025 special election on a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment creating an Office of Homeless Services Ombudsperson.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Office of Homeless Services Ombudsperson as set forth in a Resolution approved by Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Meeting date
May 22, 2024
The enacted ordinance prohibits commercial establishments, including food establishments, from being open to the public between 11 p.m.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation of certain establishments and providing for penalties within the vicinity of an area bounded by North Broad Street and North Park Avenue, between West Chew Avenue and West Tabor Avenue, and in the vicinity of Wagner Avenue, between North Broad Street and Old York Road, all under certain terms and conditions.
Re-Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance prohibits certain commercial establishments in the area bounded by East Allegheny Avenue, Kensington Avenue, Torresdale Avenue, and Frankford Avenue from being open to the public between 11 p.m.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses", by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation of certain establishments and providing for penalties within an area bounded by East Allegheny Avenue, Kensington Avenue, Torresdale Avenue, and Frankford Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
Re-Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance prohibits covered commercial establishments in the area of Ogontz Avenue between Haines Street and 66th Avenue, on both sides, from being open to the public between midnight and 6 a.m.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation of certain establishments and providing for penalties within an area bounded by Ogontz Avenue, between Haines Street and 66th Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
Re-Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire all or part of the property at 121–25 East Chelten Avenue for the City of Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land situate at 121-25 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire all or part of the property at 121–25 East Chelten Avenue for the City of Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land situate at 121-25 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire all or part of the property at 121–25 East Chelten Avenue for the City of Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land situate at 121-25 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to acquire all or part of certain parcels between Princeton Avenue, Pennypack Path, the Delaware River, and State Road in the Tacony-Holmesburg area.
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, of certain parcels of land along the Delaware River in the Tacony-Holmesburg area for the purpose of making, enlarging, connecting, extending, operating and maintaining public parks for recreational use, under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.