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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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Council actions

Actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote.

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Meeting date

November 14, 2017

Meeting date

November 13, 2017

Council Action2017-11-13
Bill 170802

This enacted ordinance authorizes Mark Melini to install, own, and maintain pedestrian improvements in the public footways around 701-39 Market Street, including decorative bollards, planters with benches, door-activated bollards, and a free-standing sign.

Authorizing Mark Melini, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain various pedestrian enhancement encroachments at 701-39 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-11-13
Bill 170724

The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Parks and Recreation Code to require public posting of operating hours for Free Library locations and recreation centers.

Amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," by requiring the public posting of hours of operations for libraries and recreation centers, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-11-13
Bill 170720

This enacted ordinance authorizes changes to utility rights-of-way near Delaware Avenue and Ellen Street, including creating two rights-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes and abandoning all or parts of four other utility rights-of-way.

Authorizing the plotting upon City Plan Nos. 146 and 271 of two rights-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes and the striking from said City Plans and abandoning of all or portions of four other rights-of-way for various utility purposes, all lying within the area southeast of Delaware Avenue and northeast of Ellen Street, and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way being plotted, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-11-13
Bill 170674-A

The enacted bill changes Philadelphia’s rules for stun guns, also called electric or electronic incapacitation devices.

Amending Section 10-825 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Stun Guns," by further providing for the regulation of stun guns, also known as electric or electronic incapacitation devices, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

November 6, 2017

Council Action2017-11-06
Resolution 170841

The adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings about squatting in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings to discuss the impact of squatting in Philadelphia, the victims of squatting and additional measures and best practices to prevent squatting.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2017-11-06
Resolution 170841

The adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings about squatting in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings to discuss the impact of squatting in Philadelphia, the victims of squatting and additional measures and best practices to prevent squatting.

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2017-11-06
Resolution 170841

The adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings about squatting in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings to discuss the impact of squatting in Philadelphia, the victims of squatting and additional measures and best practices to prevent squatting.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2017-11-06
Bill 170827

This lapsed bill would have added a Philadelphia Code section defining and prohibiting the occupation of another person’s real property without legal right, rent, or the owner’s permission.

Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," Chapter 10-800, "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-840, "Squatters," establishing and clarifying procedures to remove squatters from real property, all under certain terms and conditions.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2017-11-06
Bill 170827

This lapsed bill would have added a Philadelphia Code section defining and prohibiting the occupation of another person’s real property without legal right, rent, or the owner’s permission.

Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," Chapter 10-800, "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-840, "Squatters," establishing and clarifying procedures to remove squatters from real property, all under certain terms and conditions.

AMENDED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2017-11-06
Bill 170827

This lapsed bill would have added a Philadelphia Code section defining and prohibiting the occupation of another person’s real property without legal right, rent, or the owner’s permission.

Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," Chapter 10-800, "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-840, "Squatters," establishing and clarifying procedures to remove squatters from real property, all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2017-11-06
Bill 170827

This lapsed bill would have added a Philadelphia Code section defining and prohibiting the occupation of another person’s real property without legal right, rent, or the owner’s permission.

Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," Chapter 10-800, "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-840, "Squatters," establishing and clarifying procedures to remove squatters from real property, all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Meeting date

November 3, 2017

Council Action2017-11-03
Resolution 170838

This adopted resolution authorizes the Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform to hold hearings about the role of a bail fund in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform to hold hearings regarding the role of a bail fund in Philadelphia.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2017-11-03
Resolution 170838

This adopted resolution authorizes the Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform to hold hearings about the role of a bail fund in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform to hold hearings regarding the role of a bail fund in Philadelphia.

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2017-11-03
Resolution 170838

This adopted resolution authorizes the Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform to hold hearings about the role of a bail fund in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform to hold hearings regarding the role of a bail fund in Philadelphia.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2017-11-03
Resolution 160101

This lapsed resolution would have appointed members to a Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform.

Appointing members to the "Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform," who will conduct public hearings examining the Philadelphia criminal justice system for the impact of current policies, and offer recommended strategies for reform that are in the best interest of public safety and the public good.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2017-11-03
Resolution 160101

This lapsed resolution would have appointed members to a Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform.

Appointing members to the "Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform," who will conduct public hearings examining the Philadelphia criminal justice system for the impact of current policies, and offer recommended strategies for reform that are in the best interest of public safety and the public good.

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.