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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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Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

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Meeting date

December 3, 2020

Procedural2020-12-03
Bill 200576

This enacted ordinance revises Philadelphia’s rules for Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts, which regulate the design and construction of buildings in designated areas.

Amending Section 14-513 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District," by revising and clarifying certain provisions, and making related 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.

Procedural2020-12-03
Bill 200575

The enacted ordinance authorizes the Locks Homeowner Association or a future property owner at 1 Leverington Avenue to install and maintain a pedestrian staircase landing extending into the public right-of-way to connect the property with Green Lane Bridge.

Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a pedestrian staircase to directly access Green Lane Bridge in the vicinity of 1 Leverington Avenue, 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.

Procedural2020-12-03
Bill 200575

The enacted ordinance authorizes the Locks Homeowner Association or a future property owner at 1 Leverington Avenue to install and maintain a pedestrian staircase landing extending into the public right-of-way to connect the property with Green Lane Bridge.

Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a pedestrian staircase to directly access Green Lane Bridge in the vicinity of 1 Leverington Avenue, 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.

Procedural2020-12-03
Bill 200573

This enacted law clarifies that certain real estate tax abatements for residential, commercial, industrial, and other business properties can be denied or withdrawn when the taxpayer owes delinquent City or School District taxes, including unpaid wage taxes.

Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by clarifying definitions and process regarding qualification for certain tax abatements based on tax delinquency, 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.

Procedural2020-12-03
Bill 200573

This enacted law clarifies that certain real estate tax abatements for residential, commercial, industrial, and other business properties can be denied or withdrawn when the taxpayer owes delinquent City or School District taxes, including unpaid wage taxes.

Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by clarifying definitions and process regarding qualification for certain tax abatements based on tax delinquency, 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.

Procedural2020-12-03
Bill 200571

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by Diamond Street, 11th Street, Norris Street, and Marvine Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Diamond Street, 11th Street, Norris Street, and Marvine Street.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2020-12-03
Bill 200571

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by Diamond Street, 11th Street, Norris Street, and Marvine Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Diamond Street, 11th Street, Norris Street, and Marvine Street.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2020-12-03
Bill 200563

This enacted law requires hotels with 50 or more guest rooms to notify eligible employees when ownership or control changes and to give the new operator a preferential hiring opportunity for up to six months after reopening.

Adding a new Chapter 9-5400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Retention of Hotel Workers," to require that hotel employees receive notice of changes in hotel ownership or control, and providing related employment protections, 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.

Procedural2020-12-03
Bill 200563

This enacted law requires hotels with 50 or more guest rooms to notify eligible employees when ownership or control changes and to give the new operator a preferential hiring opportunity for up to six months after reopening.

Adding a new Chapter 9-5400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Retention of Hotel Workers," to require that hotel employees receive notice of changes in hotel ownership or control, and providing related employment protections, 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.

Procedural2020-12-03
Bill 200559

This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s rules protecting displaced contract workers by clarifying which employees and service contracts are covered.

Amending Chapter 9-2300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Protection of Displaced Contract Workers," by clarifying definitions and scope of applicability, 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.

Procedural2020-12-03
Bill 200559

This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s rules protecting displaced contract workers by clarifying which employees and service contracts are covered.

Amending Chapter 9-2300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Protection of Displaced Contract Workers," by clarifying definitions and scope of applicability, 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.

Procedural2020-12-03
Bill 200557

This enacted law created recall and retention rights for certain employees laid off for economic reasons from hotels with at least 50 rooms, large event centers, and hospitality businesses at Philadelphia International Airport.

Adding a new Chapter 9-5300 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Travel and Hospitality Worker Recall and Retention," to require that certain laid-off employees in certain hospitality and travel-related industries are offered job positions as they become available, 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.

Procedural2020-12-03
Bill 200557

This enacted law created recall and retention rights for certain employees laid off for economic reasons from hotels with at least 50 rooms, large event centers, and hospitality businesses at Philadelphia International Airport.

Adding a new Chapter 9-5300 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Travel and Hospitality Worker Recall and Retention," to require that certain laid-off employees in certain hospitality and travel-related industries are offered job positions as they become available, 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.

Procedural2020-12-03
Bill 200556

This enacted ordinance establishes a development impact tax on residential construction and certain residential improvements, generally charged to the property owner at a rate of $1 for every $100 of construction or improvement costs.

Providing for a payment to the City upon the construction of certain real estate, and directing Council to appropriate revenues from such payments to the Department of Planning and Development - Division of Housing and Community Development, in order to support equitable neighborhood development by constructing affordable housing, including units for sale or rent; providing assistance to Philadelphians who desire to become homeowners; providing opportunities for workforce development and apprenticeship; and requiring M/W/DBE participation goals, including monitoring and enforcement, 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.

Procedural2020-12-03
Bill 200556

This enacted ordinance establishes a development impact tax on residential construction and certain residential improvements, generally charged to the property owner at a rate of $1 for every $100 of construction or improvement costs.

Providing for a payment to the City upon the construction of certain real estate, and directing Council to appropriate revenues from such payments to the Department of Planning and Development - Division of Housing and Community Development, in order to support equitable neighborhood development by constructing affordable housing, including units for sale or rent; providing assistance to Philadelphians who desire to become homeowners; providing opportunities for workforce development and apprenticeship; and requiring M/W/DBE participation goals, including monitoring and enforcement, 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.

Procedural2020-12-03
Bill 200543

This enacted ordinance authorizes Stephen Garafolo to construct, own, and maintain an exterior stairway at 3000 South 15th Street that would extend into the Pollock Street sidewalk area, while leaving at least 8 feet 6 inches of clear passage.

Authorizing Stephen Garafolo ("Owner") to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior stairway at 3000 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 ("Property"), 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.

Procedural2020-12-03
Bill 200543

This enacted ordinance authorizes Stephen Garafolo to construct, own, and maintain an exterior stairway at 3000 South 15th Street that would extend into the Pollock Street sidewalk area, while leaving at least 8 feet 6 inches of clear passage.

Authorizing Stephen Garafolo ("Owner") to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior stairway at 3000 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 ("Property"), 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.

Procedural2020-12-03
Bill 200542

This enacted ordinance authorizes DSW1, LLC, doing business as Nifty Fifty’s, to install, own, and maintain a sidewalk café at 2700 South 10th Street, subject to City permits, licenses, approvals, and other conditions.

Authorizing DSW1, LLC d/b/a Nifty Fifty’s (“Owner”) to install, own, and maintain a proposed sidewalk café at 2700 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (“Property”), 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.