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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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March 11, 2021
The adopted resolution recognizes the challenges working women, especially mothers and women of color, faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, including job losses, reduced work hours, and difficulty finding child care.
Recognizing and supporting working women and mothers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in honor of Women's History Month and calling for a robust federal response to our nation's first "She-cession".
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution urges U.S.
Urging U.S. Senators Casey and Toomey, and the U.S. Senate to pass H.R. 1/S.R. 1, "For the People Act".
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution supporting a voluntary “Lights Out” campaign to encourage commercial and residential building owners, operators, and tenants to turn off or dim unnecessary indoor and outdoor lights during spring and fall bird migration seasons.
Supporting a City of Philadelphia "Lights Out" Campaign and recognizing and honoring the Bird Safe Philly Coalition, the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia, and the Building Owners and Managers Association Philadelphia in their collaborative effort to protect the migratory bird population.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer or otherwise dispose of 1331 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1331 N. 8th Street, located in the 5th Councilmanic District, in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 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.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings about racial differences in home appraisals in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings examining the race gap in home appraisals and its impact on homeownership and wealth accumulation in Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain parcels in an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, the Montgomery County Line, the Bucks County Line, Interstate 95, Grant Avenue, 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 Cottman Avenue, the Montgomery County Line, the Bucks County Line, Interstate 95, Grant Avenue, and Roosevelt Boulevard.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance provided for a November 2, 2021 ballot question asking Philadelphia voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to call on the Pennsylvania General Assembly and governor to decriminalize, regulate, and tax non-medical cannabis use and sales to adults age 21 and older.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will decriminalize, regulate, and tax the use, and sale to adults aged 21 years or older, of cannabis for non-medical purposes.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes a program allowing the Department of Licenses and Inspections to arrange urgent repairs for certain serious property-maintenance problems in qualifying multifamily buildings and vacant single-family buildings.
Amending 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; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land within the area bounded by Cottman Avenue, Milnor Street, Princeton Avenue, and the Delaware River.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, Milnor Street, Princeton Avenue, and the Delaware River.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to enter service agreements with the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and other city-related authorities to finance a Neighborhood Preservation Initiative covering housing, commercial corridors, and neighborhood infrastructure.
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of one or more Service Agreements between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and/or one or more other City-related Authorities relating to the financing of a Neighborhood Preservation Initiative which includes housing, commercial corridors, and neighborhood infrastructure programs; approving the issuance by each such Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such initiative and authorizing and approving the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under each Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that The City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of the Cit...
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the transfer of $1.3 million in Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations from City Council’s General Fund allocation to the Managing Director’s allocation for the purchase of services.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Managing Director.
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 authorizes the transfer of $1.3 million in Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations from City Council’s General Fund allocation to the Managing Director’s allocation for the purchase of services.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Managing Director.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance established paid 2021 Public Health Emergency Leave for eligible Philadelphia employees who have worked for an employer for at least 90 days, generally excluding employees of employers with fewer than 50 workers.
Amending Section 9-4116 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Health Emergency Leave," to establish leave time for public health emergencies, and modify existing provisions concerning the paid sick leave, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance established paid 2021 Public Health Emergency Leave for eligible Philadelphia employees who have worked for an employer for at least 90 days, generally excluding employees of employers with fewer than 50 workers.
Amending Section 9-4116 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Health Emergency Leave," to establish leave time for public health emergencies, and modify existing provisions concerning the paid sick leave, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
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This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning and planning code, including rules for lots covered by multiple zoning districts and the review of related permits.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, 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 amends Philadelphia’s zoning and planning code, including rules for lots covered by multiple zoning districts and the review of related permits.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, 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 bill amends Philadelphia’s zoning code by revising definitions and measurement rules, including how the city calculates gross floor area, ground floors, occupied area, window-sill height, and off-street parking requirements.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, 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 bill amends Philadelphia’s zoning code by revising definitions and measurement rules, including how the city calculates gross floor area, ground floors, occupied area, window-sill height, and off-street parking requirements.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, 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.