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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October 15, 2020
This communication transmitted a resolution concerning the proposed appointment of Angela Val to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
Transmitting a resolution appointing Angela Val to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication records Mayor James F.
October 15, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I write today to advise you that I am returning herewith to your Honorable Body as disapproved Bill No. 200094, passed by Council at its session on October 1, 2020 for the following reasons. This bill is a second attempt to revise certain provisions of the Center City Overlay District by creating a Society Hill Overlay. The prior version of this bill (Bill No. 190830) was not returned with my signature before the expiration of the last Council term. In large part, this legislation is the same as its previous iteration and therefore in accordance with prior action, I am returning this legislation as disapproved. Additionally, this measure was reviewed by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission staff and members, both in its current and previous forms. In both instances the consensus was a recommendation against approval due to their exclusionary natures and burdensome regulations. It is...
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication, now placed on file, advised City Council that Bill Nos.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200018, 200095, 200144, 200160, 200161, and 200260, which were passed by Council on October 1, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on October 14, 2020.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution appointing Angela Val to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
Appointing Angela Val to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Central High School’s softball team for its successful 2019 season.
Honoring and congratulating the Central High School Softball team, on their successful 2019 season and overall 10-1 record in the Philadelphia Public League.
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 City Council Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform to hold public hearings as a listening session about what a new Citizens Police Oversight Commission would look like.
Authorizing the City Council Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform to hold public hearings that will serve as a listening session for the public to weigh in on what a new Citizens Police Oversight Commission would look like if approved on the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform to hold public hearings as a listening session about what a new Citizens Police Oversight Commission would look like.
Authorizing the City Council Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform to hold public hearings that will serve as a listening session for the public to weigh in on what a new Citizens Police Oversight Commission would look like if approved on the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election.
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 the life and legacy of Alexander R.
Honoring and recognizing the life and legacy of Alexander R. Horanzy for his heroic service and impact on Philadelphia and the United States of America.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Maitreyi Roy, doing business as the John Bartram Association, to own and maintain an existing metal bench on the southeast corner of South 54th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard.
Authorizing Maitreyi Roy, DBA John Bartram Association, to own and maintain an existing metal bench on the southeast corner at the intersection of South 54th Street & Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19143, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s red-light enforcement law to authorize the use of an approved automated red-light enforcement system at the intersection of 31st Street and Spring Garden Street.
Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 31st & Spring Garden Street, all 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 amend Philadelphia’s rules for Rebuild construction projects.
Amending Chapter 16-103 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Aesthetic Ornamentation of City Structures," by clarifying requirements for Rebuild projects, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating the Northeast High School football team for its 2019–2020 season.
Honoring and congratulating the Northeast High School Football team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 12-2 record in the Philadelphia Public Football League.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution declaring and recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.