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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November 12, 2020
This enacted ordinance authorizes several City officials to enter into a nonexclusive license agreement with Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining and Marketing, LLC, the owner of properties at 6900, 6902, and 6904 Essington Avenue.
Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer of Philadelphia International Airport, the Director of Commerce, the Commissioner of Public Property, the Streets Commissioner and the Water Commissioner, or any or all of them, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a nonexclusive license agreement with the owner of 6900 Essington Avenue, 6902 Essington Avenue and 6904 Essington Avenue, to allow for the continued use of a utility corridor and related improvements through property owned by the City of Philadelphia bounded approximately by the southern boundary of 6900 Essington Avenue and continuing to the northern boundary of the Fort Mifflin Terminal Complex on Hog Island Road in Philadelphia and Delaware counties, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s landlord-tenant rules for the COVID-19 pandemic, including the periods when certain protections applied and how financial hardship was defined.
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic, including but not limited to periods of applicability of various provisions, such as the applicable period of the eviction diversion program, and time frames applicable to qualification for certain provisions, 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 require Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Office of Innovation and Technology to create and update a searchable database of the city’s existing and future murals.
Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Historic Preservation," by adding new sections to create a searchable database of mural arts in the City, adding notice requirements, comment period, review and recommendations by Mural Arts Philadelphia, and other related duties prior to issuance of a building permit for a mural arts building, 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 rules on employers using credit information when taking adverse employment action against a person.
Amending Section 9-1130 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Unlawful Credit Screening Practices in Employment," by revising conditions on the use of credit information for adverse employment actions, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance creates the Strawberry Mansion Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District in specified areas bounded by Lehigh Avenue, 29th Street, Sedgley Avenue, Montgomery Avenue, the Conrail right-of-way, Oxford Street, and 33rd Street.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by creating a new Strawberry Mansion /NCO bounded by Lehigh Avenue, 29th Street, Sedgley Avenue, Montgomery Avenue, Conrail Right-Of-Way, Oxford Street, and 33rd Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating the Northeast High School field hockey team for its 2019 season.
Honoring and congratulating the Northeast High School Field Hockey team, on their successful 2019 season and conference 10-0 record in the Philadelphia Public League.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution formally apologizes on behalf of Philadelphia City Council for the decisions and events that led to the May 13, 1985 devastation at 6221 Osage Avenue, including the deaths of 11 people, destruction of 61 homes, and displacement of residents.
Formally apologizing on behalf of the Council of the City of Philadelphia for the decisions and events preceding and leading to the devastation that occurred on May 13, 1985, and establishing an annual day of observation, reflection and recommitment on May 13th, in the spirit of moving forward, reconciliation, justice, and harmony for all people of the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing College Possible Philadelphia and its first cohort of college graduates.
Recognizing College Possible Philadelphia and its first cohort of college graduates.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution calls on the Philadelphia Police Department and the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services to rely more on trained behavioral health providers when responding to 911 calls.
Calling on the Philadelphia Police Department and the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services to increase reliance on trained behavioral health providers when responding to 911 calls in order to properly identify when individuals are experiencing mental or emotional distress.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted resolution recognizing and honoring Philadelphia native Kristen Welker for her performance as moderator of the second and final 2020 Presidential Debate.
Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia native Kristen Welker for her outstanding, poised, and professional performance as moderator of the second and final 2020 Presidential Debate.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $400 million in new water and wastewater revenue bonds, along with additional bonds to refinance existing related debt.
Constituting the Twenty-Fourth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifyin...
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 authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $400 million in new water and wastewater revenue bonds, along with additional bonds to refinance existing related debt.
Constituting the Twenty-Fourth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifyin...
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $400 million in new water and wastewater revenue bonds, along with additional bonds to refinance existing related debt.
Constituting the Twenty-Fourth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifyin...
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $400 million in tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds, including short-term commercial paper, and to use credit or liquidity agreements related to those obligations.
Constituting the Twenty-Fifth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds, some or all of which may be used for the implementation of a revolving commercial paper program for the System; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Obligations; providing that such Obligations shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; authorizing the Bond Committee to take certain action with regard to the terms and conditions of the water and wastewater revenue bonds or notes and related agreements and the elections under the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Directo...
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 authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $400 million in tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds, including short-term commercial paper, and to use credit or liquidity agreements related to those obligations.
Constituting the Twenty-Fifth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds, some or all of which may be used for the implementation of a revolving commercial paper program for the System; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Obligations; providing that such Obligations shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; authorizing the Bond Committee to take certain action with regard to the terms and conditions of the water and wastewater revenue bonds or notes and related agreements and the elections under the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Directo...
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $400 million in tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds, including short-term commercial paper, and to use credit or liquidity agreements related to those obligations.
Constituting the Twenty-Fifth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds, some or all of which may be used for the implementation of a revolving commercial paper program for the System; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Obligations; providing that such Obligations shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; authorizing the Bond Committee to take certain action with regard to the terms and conditions of the water and wastewater revenue bonds or notes and related agreements and the elections under the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Directo...
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s rules for newsstands.
Amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Newsstands," by expanding the allowable items newsstands can sell and offer, 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 amended Philadelphia’s rules for newsstands.
Amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Newsstands," by expanding the allowable items newsstands can sell and offer, 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.