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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June 11, 2020
This enacted ordinance renames Chalfont Playground in Northeast Philadelphia as the “Corporal Jimmy O’Connor Memorial Playground.” It took effect immediately.
Renaming and designating Chalfont Playground in Northeast Philadelphia as the "Corporal Jimmy O'Connor Memorial Playground".
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Gojjo Incorporated to install, own, and maintain a sidewalk café at 4536-40 Baltimore Avenue.
Authorizing Gojjo Incorporated (“Owner”) to install, own, and maintain a proposed sidewalk café at 4536-40 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is currently in committee, would end certain real estate tax abatements for improvements to or construction of residential properties and for improvements to deteriorated industrial, commercial, or other business properties as of December 31, 2020.
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by providing for the termination of real estate tax abatements for certain improvements to, or construction of, certain residential, commercial, industrial or other business properties; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The proposal, which is in committee, would impose an annual tax of four mills on certain intangible personal property owned by Philadelphia residents, including stocks, bonds, and similar financial instruments.
Amending Chapter 19-1100 of The Philadelphia Code ("Personal Property Taxes") to impose an annual tax on certain intangible personal property, 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 Mayor and the President of City Council to file incorporation papers for the Philadelphia Poverty Action Fund, a nonprofit intended to reduce poverty and promote an equitable economy in Philadelphia.
Authorizing City Officials to file Articles of Incorporation to establish a Non-Profit Corporation that shall be called The Philadelphia Poverty Action Fund for the purpose of reducing poverty in Philadelphia.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted Philadelphia ordinance prohibits peace officers from using restraints or physical contact that create a substantial risk of asphyxiation when detaining someone.
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new Chapter 10-2500, entitled "Prohibited Physical Contact by Peace Officers," to prevent unnecessary death or injury via asphyxiation by prohibiting certain physical contact by peace officers, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes the deadline for Philadelphia’s residential new-construction tax abatement from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021.
Amending Section 19-1303(4) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization to Offer Exemption from Real Estate Taxes on New Construction of Residential Properties," by modifying the start date of certain changes to tax abatements with respect to new residential construction, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for fire suppression system workers by adding specialty certificates for water-based system inspections and commercial kitchen fire-extinguishing systems.
Amending Chapter 9-2500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fire Suppression System Workers," to provide for additional licensing requirements for fire suppression system workers, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance requires the City to hold a public hearing at least 30 days before sending the Fraternal Order of Police a proposal to enter into or amend a labor agreement covering Philadelphia police employees’ general employment terms and conditions.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by adding a new Chapter 17-2300, entitled "Public Hearing Required Prior to Execution of a Labor Agreement with City Workers Represented by the Fraternal Order Of Police With Respect To The Workers' Terms And Conditions Of Employment," by establishing certain definitions; and requiring a public hearing within thirty (30) days prior to the City entering into or amending a labor agreement with City workers represented by the Fraternal Order of Police, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution proposes amending Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to create a Citizens Police Oversight Commission focused on reviewing police conduct, complaints, investigations, discipline transparency, and communication between the community and the Police Department.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a Citizens Police Oversight Commission, and to authorize City Council by ordinance to determine the composition, powers, and duties of the Commission; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia to enter into a 10-year concession agreement with Bicycle Transit Systems, Inc.
Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into a concession agreement with Bicycle Transit Systems, Inc. for the operation, maintenance and expansion of a bicycle sharing system, an essential service during the COVID-19 period, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance provided for Philadelphia voters to decide on November 3, 2020, whether to amend the City’s Home Rule Charter to create a Citizens Police Oversight Commission and authorize City Council to set its composition, powers, and duties.
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 relating to the creation of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure restores a requirement that people appointed to Philadelphia’s civil service, including police officers, must have lived in Philadelphia for at least one year before appointment.
Amending Section 20-101 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Residence Requirements," by restoring the requirement that no person shall be appointed as an employee in the civil service, including but not limited to police officers, unless he or she has been a bona fide resident of the City for at least one year prior to appointment.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia officials to apply for federal and Pennsylvania grants for housing and community development, including programs for affordable housing, homelessness, housing for people with AIDS, and blight prevention.
Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept ...
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia officials to apply for federal and Pennsylvania grants for housing and community development, including programs for affordable housing, homelessness, housing for people with AIDS, and blight prevention.
Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept ...
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill approved an amendment to Philadelphia’s 2019–2020 Annual Action Plan adding $40,410,779 in federal CARES Act funding.
Approving a Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 to add $40,410,779 in Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding, 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 approved an amendment to Philadelphia’s 2019–2020 Annual Action Plan adding $40,410,779 in federal CARES Act funding.
Approving a Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 to add $40,410,779 in Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding, 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.
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s landlord-tenant rules in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amending various sections of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic and otherwise, including providing for payment agreements for tenants with a certified financial hardship related to COVID-19, and making certain 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.