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 13, 2021
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer full ownership of three City-owned properties—2230 Reed Street, 2241 Wilder Street, and 2243 Wilder Street—to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the Second Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 1600 block of South Street “Ronald K.
Also naming the 1600 block of South Street "Ronald K. Washington Way" to honor Ron Washington, founding owner of the legendary Ron's Ribs, for his legacy of dedicated service to the South Philadelphia community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to amend the City’s lease with SEPTA for about 54,080 square feet of office space at 1234 Market Street.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a lease agreement with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ("SEPTA"), for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by the City, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning code by revising a table of dimensional standards for higher-density residential districts.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising a table within Section 14-701, Dimensional Standards, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill establishes a “No Stopping Anytime” and “Tow Away Zone” parking regulation on both sides of Webster Street between 20th Street and 21st Street.
Establishing parking regulations on both sides of Webster Street, between 20th Street and 21st Street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance prohibits truck parking at any time on both sides of Chester Avenue between 66th Street and 67th Street.
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Chester Avenue from 66th street to 67th street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for certain historically designated properties.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled "Use Regulations," by amending use standards for historically designated properties and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance revises zoning rules in Philadelphia’s Fourth District, including Wynnefield and other commercial review areas.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising and consolidating provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending Section 14-524, entitled "/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District," and Section 14-527, entitled "/WYN, Wynnefield District Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently held in committee, would lower Philadelphia’s parking tax from 22.5% to 17% for transactions on or after July 1, 2021, including vehicles parked, stored, or left with a valet.
Amending Chapter 19-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance officially names the dog park on the north side of Winter Street between 21st and 22nd Streets the “Rob Stuart Memorial Dog Park.” The designation honors Rob Stuart, a Philadelphia community activist and neighborhood leader.
Officially naming and designating the dog park located on the north side of Winter Street between 21st Street and 22nd Street, in the City of Philadelphia, as the "Rob Stuart Memorial Dog Park".
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance officially names the dog park on the north side of Winter Street between 21st and 22nd Streets the “Rob Stuart Memorial Dog Park.” The designation honors Rob Stuart, a Philadelphia community activist and neighborhood leader.
Officially naming and designating the dog park located on the north side of Winter Street between 21st Street and 22nd Street, in the City of Philadelphia, as the "Rob Stuart Memorial Dog Park".
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Meeting date
May 12, 2021
This resolution, which is in committee, would approve a revised City of Philadelphia five-year financial plan covering fiscal years 2022 through 2026 and revised changes for fiscal year 2021.
Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026, and incorporating Revised changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2021, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, which is in committee, would approve a revised City of Philadelphia five-year financial plan covering fiscal years 2022 through 2026 and revised changes for fiscal year 2021.
Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026, and incorporating Revised changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2021, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill revises Philadelphia’s Wage and Net Profits Tax rates.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill revises Philadelphia’s Wage and Net Profits Tax rates.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.