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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Meeting date
July 13, 2020
This enacted change to Philadelphia’s Fire Code prohibits facilities that process or produce gasoline, heating oil, or other hydrocarbon products from petroleum or crude oil from using hydrogen fluoride, including hydrofluoric acid and modified hydrofluoric acid.
Amending Subcode F of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Fire Code," to establish limitations on the use of hydrogen fluoride and hydrofluoric acid, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance amends a 2019 ordinance concerning the placement of Alter Street between Seventeenth and Eighteenth Streets on the City Plan to better match existing conditions.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 190450) approved July 17, 2019, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 15-S by placing on the City Plan Alter Street from Seventeenth Street to Eighteenth Street in order to conform more closely with existing conditions, under certain terms and conditions," by revising the terms and conditions stated therein and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Board of Surveyors to vacate Charles Street, also known as Markle Street, between Manayunk Avenue and Dexter Street, subject to specified conditions.
Authorizing the vacating of Charles Street (also known as Markle Street), between Manayunk Avenue and Dexter Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted law requires managers of high-rise residential buildings and residential buildings with at least 25 units to create and maintain an up-to-date list of residents, including names, phone numbers, and any voluntarily provided special needs that could help responders during an emergency.
Amending Chapter 9 of Subcode PM ("The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code") of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Additional Special Requirements," to establish requirements for managers of certain buildings pertaining to identification of occupants to better assist responders during emergency situations; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
July 1, 2020
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.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s landlord-tenant rules, including by prohibiting landlords from evicting tenants without the required court process.
Amending various sections of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the Coronavirus of 2019 pandemic and otherwise, including providing for relief to tenants who have been illegally locked out of their residences and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s landlord-tenant rules to create COVID-19 emergency protections for residential tenants and small-business tenants experiencing pandemic-related financial hardship.
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 the temporary waiver of certain fees, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s landlord-tenant rules during the COVID-19 emergency period, which ran through August 31, 2020.
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 temporary eviction relief, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s landlord-tenant rules to provide COVID-19 emergency protections for residential tenants and small businesses that experienced pandemic-related financial hardship.
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 an eviction diversion program, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance provided for Philadelphia voters to decide on November 3, 2020, whether to amend the City’s Home Rule Charter to create an Office of the Victim Advocate.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Office of the Victim Advocate, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; 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.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance placed a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment on the November 3, 2020 ballot.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter calling on the Police Department to eliminate the practice of unconstitutional stop and frisk, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; 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.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
June 26, 2020
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.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance authorized the Streets Department to establish permits for temporarily closing public right-of-way areas, including on-street parking spaces, during a declared public health emergency.
Amending Chapter 11-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "General Provisions," to authorize the Streets Department to permit closure of the public right-of-way, including on street parking spaces, for public health, welfare and safety purposes during the COVID-19 public health emergency until December 31, 2020, including expansion of business uses that cannot operate in indoor environment or have limited indoor capacity and/or service due to the Covid-19 emergency, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance adds six Philadelphia properties to the parcels eligible to seek extended Keystone Opportunity Zone benefits, which can include exemptions, abatements, or credits for certain state and local-related taxes.
Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," to provide for additional extensions of certain benefits, for the purpose of facilitating economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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 ...
SIGNED
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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.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted measure adds workplace protections tied to COVID-19 public health orders issued by Pennsylvania or Philadelphia health departments.
Amending The Philadelphia Code to add a new Chapter, entitled "Employee Protections in Connection with COVID-19 Emergency Health Order," to provide workplace protections in emergency health orders and regulations, provide protections for employees against retaliatory actions both for the disclosure of information related to employer non-compliance with such orders and for refusal to work under unsafe conditions caused by non-compliance with such orders, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.