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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Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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Meeting date
January 23, 2020
This bill, currently in committee, would amend the Philadelphia Code to prohibit certain racially insensitive conduct in public places, including wearing blackface, under specified circumstances involving intimidation, threats, or concealing a person's identity.
Amending Title 10-613 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," prohibiting certain racially insensitive conduct in public places including the wearing of "blackface," all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which was held in committee, would have submitted a proposed amendment to Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to voters in a special election on April 28, 2020.
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 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide that Councilmembers shall not be eligible for election for more than four terms of office; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is held in committee, would have submitted a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters.
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 Council of the City of Philadelphia to adopt a system of public financing of campaigns for City elected offices; 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.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is held in committee, would require covered employers to provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of fully employer-funded paid leave for childbirth, adoption or foster placement, caring for certain family members with serious health conditions, or the employee’s own serious health condition.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by creating a new Chapter requiring that certain employers provide Paid Family and Medical Leave to eligible employees under specific circumstances, and providing for funding, enforcement, and penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Procurement Department to enter into agreements with one or more vendors for online legal research services, investigative tools, and related products and support.
Authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into one or more agreements with a vendor or vendors for the purchase and servicing of online legal research services, investigative tools, and related goods and services, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is held in committee, would amend Philadelphia’s zoning code to allow one free-standing digital advertising sign in an area near the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-905, entitled "Non-Accessory Signs," by adding a new subsection to permit an advertising sign under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in committee, would create rules requiring Community Benefits Agreements for certain large or high-impact development projects that receive City support or financial assistance, such as grants, loans, rezoning, or City land.
Establishing a new Chapter 17-2300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Community Benefits Agreements," and requiring Community Benefits Agreements for certain High Impact Projects or Development Projects that receive City Support or Financial Assistance; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This proposal would establish the North Broad Business Improvement District along North Broad Street from Spring Garden Street to Indiana Avenue, including certain intersecting blocks.
Establishing a neighborhood improvement district, to be known as the North Broad Business Improvement District ("District"), in an area that generally includes both sides of North Broad Street from the north side of Spring Garden Street to the south side of Indiana Avenue (excluding the 2700-2900 blocks on the west side of the street), beginning with 510 North Broad Street and continuing to 2929 North Broad Street, and certain blocks of streets that intersect portions of these streets; designating North Broad Renaissance (the legal name of which is Avenue North Renaissance, Inc.), which has organized itself as a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for and report concerning the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with North Broad Renaissance relating to the District; and authorizing North Broad Renaissance to assess property owner...
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted Resolution establishes the rules governing Philadelphia City Council’s operations, including meeting schedules, quorum requirements, the President’s powers, committee responsibilities, bill and resolution procedures, voting, and recordkeeping.
To provide Rules for the Government of the Council of the City of Philadelphia.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Meeting date
January 6, 2020
Meeting date
December 12, 2019
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming January 13, 2020, as Korean American Day in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming January 13, 2020 as Korean American Day in Philadelphia to Celebrate and Commemorate the Proud Heritage of Korean Americans and their Invaluable Contributions to Enhancing the City's Culture, Economy, and the Founding Ideals of Independence and Democracy.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes Council’s Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings about ways to reduce the environmental impacts of flexible plastic products in Philadelphia.
Authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings to examine best practices regarding the reduction of the negative environmental impacts of flexible plastic products in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution honors and recognizes Charles Francis Dougherty, a former Pennsylvania state senator and U.S.
Honoring and Recognizing Charles Francis Dougherty a Pennsylvania State Senator and a U.S. Congressman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Richard M.
Alliance of Black School Educators' 2019 Principal of the Year Award.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Independence Blue Cross and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association for their 2019 report on health concerns affecting millennials.
Recognizing Independence Blue Cross and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association on their 2019 Report that Investigates Increasing Health Concerns Impacting the Millennial Population.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted, this resolution honors the life and legacy of Paul “Bud” Franzen for his service as a U.S.
Honoring the life and legacy of Paul "Bud" Franzen for his service to our country, and his dedication to the Roxborough community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted, this resolution honors and commends St.
Honoring the St. Joseph's Preparatory School Varsity Football Team on convincingly winning the 2019 PIAA Class 6A State Championship.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes and congratulates the International Association of Blacks in Dance on hosting its 32nd Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance.
Congratulating the International Association of Blacks in Dance on hosting their 32nd Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.