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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, 2024

Procedural2024-11-14
Bill 241058

This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s Zoning Maps for certain properties in the area bounded by Oxford Street, Cadwallader Street, Jefferson Street, Germantown Avenue, and 4th Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Oxford Street, Cadwallader Street, Jefferson Street, Germantown Avenue, and 4th Street.

Introduced and Referred

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

Procedural2024-11-14
Bill 241055

The enacted ordinance changes zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, Pattison Avenue, and Darien Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, Pattison Avenue, and Darien Street. To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-541 entitled "/PAK, Packer Avenue Overlay District and making other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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

Procedural2024-11-14
Bill 241054

The enacted ordinance amends zoning rules in Philadelphia’s Ninth Council District, including designated Commercial Review Areas.

Amending Section 14-520 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/NDO, Ninth District Overlay District," by reorganizing existing requirements and requiring Special Exceptions for certain uses in designated areas, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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

Procedural2024-11-14
Bill 241053

Enacted legislation authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for the City to use about 30,352 square feet of office space at 30 S.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 30 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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

Procedural2024-11-14
Bill 241052

This enacted ordinance authorizes the City's Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a 15-year sublease with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for about 26,805 square feet of office space at 1600-26 John F.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1600-26 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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

Procedural2024-11-14
Bill 241051

This enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire all or part of 923 W.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in and to all or portions of a certain parcel of land known as 923 W. Butler Street, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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

Procedural2024-11-14
Bill 241050

This enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into leases and subleases for City office space at 10 Philadelphia locations.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into various lease and sublease agreements with various landlords and tenants, for use by the City of all or a portion of various premises located at 1835 South Broad Street, 6000 Woodland Avenue, 4029 Market Street, 5610 Lancaster Avenue, 2301 North Broad Street, 6420 Frankford Avenue, 2739 North 5th Street, 5361-91 Chew Avenue, 6233 North Broad Street, and 1619 Grant Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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

Council Action2024-11-14
Resolution 241035

This adopted resolution calls on Pennsylvania to create an Office of the Public Healthcare Advocate within the Attorney General’s Office.

Calling on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to establish an Office of the Public Healthcare Advocate within the Office of the Attorney General.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-11-14
Resolution 241034

The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer six properties at 1766–72 N.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1766-72 N Bodine St; 2244 and 2246 Hope St; 218 Cecil B Moore Ave located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-11-14
Bill 240613-AA

This enacted ordinance revises Philadelphia’s rules for disability parking and creates a process for residents with disabilities to apply for a residential parking space reserved for a specific vehicle and permit.

Amending Chapter 12-1100 ("Miscellaneous Regulations and Penalties") and Chapter 12-2800 ("Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations") of The Philadelphia Code, making revisions to disability parking space standards and procedures, creating an application process for residential disability parking spaces limited for use by a specific person with disability, creating a new administrative hearing process, and amending applicable penalties.

AMENDED

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

Procedural2024-11-14
Bill 241057

This bill requires licensed firearms dealers in Philadelphia to post signs warning customers that buying a gun for someone else is a crime.

Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses, to add a new Section 9-640, entitled "Mandatory Posting of Warning of Unlawful Transfer of Firearm," to require licensed firearms dealers to post signs warning that purchasing firearms for another is criminally punishable; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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

Procedural2024-11-14
Bill 241056

This bill proposes an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter that would allow City officers and employees to run for public office without having to resign from their City job first.

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 to eliminate the requirement that City officers and employees resign from their City office or employment before becoming candidates for public 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.

Procedural2024-11-14
Resolution 241070-A

This bill proposes a change to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter that would allow City employees to run for public office without having to quit their City job first.

Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to eliminate the requirement that City officers and employees resign from their City office or employment before becoming candidates for public office; and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Referred

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

Meeting date

November 13, 2024

Council Action2024-11-13
Bill 240973

This enacted ordinance amends the boundaries of the Gallery Neighborhood Improvement District in the Market East area by removing property generally bounded by Filbert Street, 10th Street, 11th Street, and Market Street.

Approving the amendment of a neighborhood improvement district in the area generally bounded by, and including, 11th Street to the West, Filbert Street to the North, 8th Street to the East and Market Street to the South, with the exception of certain condominium units at 801 Market Street Condominium not included in the District, known as the Gallery Neighborhood Improvement District, to remove certain portions of such property generally bounded by Filbert Street on the north, 10th Street on the east, 11th Street on the west, and Market Street on the south from such District in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act, and under certain terms and conditions.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-11-13
Bill 240972

This enacted ordinance revises Philadelphia’s zoning rules for signs in the Market Street East Advertising District.

Amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of section 14-906, entitled "Market Street East Sign Regulations," all under certain terms and conditions.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-11-13
Bill 240971

This enacted bill changed Philadelphia’s zoning rules for a proposed arena in Center City.

Amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled Zoning and Planning, by amending certain definitions relating to signs; creating an "Arena Area" within the "/CTR, Center City Overlay District" overlay; and making related changes, including a master plan requirement and changes to accessory sign controls; all in connection with zoning rules for a proposed arena in Center City; and approving a master plan for the Arena Area; all under certain terms and conditions.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-11-13
Bill 240970

This enacted ordinance authorizes CBL Arena, LLC and future property owners to construct, own, and maintain bollards, planters, signs, and bicycle racks that extend into sidewalks near 1001-19 Market Street, 1025 Market Street, and 1001-25 Filbert Street.

Authorizing CBL Arena, LLC. and its successor(s) in interest to construct, own, and maintain various right of way encroachments in the vicinity of 1001-19 Market Street, 1025 Market Street and 1001-25 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, under certain terms and conditions.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-11-13
Bill 240969

This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to revise its official street plan by removing and vacating certain aerial portions of Tenth Street between Market Street and Filbert Street.

Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating certain aerial portions of Tenth Street between Market Street and Filbert Street, under certain terms and conditions.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.