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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Council actions
Actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote.
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May 16, 2024
The enacted ordinance authorizes Michael Murphy, identified as the owner of Taqueria Cresta at 3743 Midvale Avenue, to install and maintain a sidewalk café with two tables and four seats.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 3743 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted law adds a definition of rate-of-fire acceleration devices, such as auto sears and bump stocks, to Philadelphia’s firearms code.
Amending Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Unlawful Manufacture of Firearms," to add restrictions relating to rate-of-fire acceleration devices, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is held in committee, would revise Philadelphia’s Property Maintenance Code to clarify the Necessary Urgent Repair Program and make technical changes.
Amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code ("The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code"), by revising Subcode PM ("The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code") to clarify provisions related to the Necessary Urgent Repair Program and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Keystone Opportunity Zone rules to add 15 listed properties, including addresses on Eastwick Avenue, North 49th Street, John F.
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, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance grants University City Eruv Corporation permission to build and maintain a boundary system for the University City eruv using clear nylon cord, plastic tubes, existing structures, and up to 10 new poles along specified public rights-of-way and City streets.
Granting permission to University City Eruv Corporation, in order to demarcate the boundaries of University City eruv district, to construct and maintain a clear nylon cord and/or plastic tubes and other ancillary facilities including a maximum of ten poles along, over, and in certain public rights- of-way and City streets, and/or to attach such demarcation facilities to existing facilities owned by other entities authorized by other City ordinances, subject to such owner's consent; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance prohibits covered commercial establishments in the area of Ogontz Avenue between Haines Street and 66th Avenue, on both sides, from being open to the public between midnight and 6 a.m.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation of certain establishments and providing for penalties within an area bounded by Ogontz Avenue, between Haines Street and 66th Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure revises Philadelphia’s hospital assessment program by setting assessments through June 30, 2029 for general acute care, high-volume Medicaid, cancer, and children’s hospitals, based on hospitals’ non-Medicare patient revenue.
Amending Chapter 19-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hospital Assessments," to revise provisions relating to hospital assessments; and authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Commonwealth, Department of Human Services, relating to such hospital assessments; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted amendment changes the rules for public hearings of Philadelphia’s Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Amending Section 14-303(14) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Hearings of the Zoning Board of Adjustment," to change the number of board members required for a quorum or for action taken at a Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution honors University of Pennsylvania workers who organized and are represented by AFSCME DC 47, CIR-SEIU, OPEIU, and UAW.
Honoring the University of Pennsylvania workers whose organizing has resulted in a wave of labor victories and who are now represented by AFSCME DC 47, CIR-SEIU, OPEIU, and UAW, and calling upon the University of Pennsylvania to come to the bargaining table, without delay, and negotiate contracts in good faith with the workers.
ADOPTED·Pass
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 928 French Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 928 French Street in the Fifth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED·Pass
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 2300 block of Oakdale Street “Jill Scott Lane.” The name honors Philadelphia musician, poet, actor, and songwriter Jill Scott, and an engrossed copy of the resolution is to be presented to her.
Also naming the 2300 block of Oakdale Street as "Jill Scott Lane."
ADOPTED·Pass
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 2900 block of Girard Avenue “Lana Felton Ghee Way.” The resolution honors Lana Felton Ghee’s service to Philadelphia and directs that a copy be presented to her family.
Also naming the 2900 block of Girard Avenue as "Lana Felton Ghee Way."
ADOPTED·Pass
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia to borrow up to $227 million through general-obligation bonds for capital purposes, including transit; streets and sanitation; municipal buildings; parks, recreation and museums; and economic and community development.
Authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; and rescinding the authorization set forth in Bill No. 230186-A (approved September 15, 2023).
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia to borrow up to $227 million through general-obligation bonds for capital purposes, including transit; streets and sanitation; municipal buildings; parks, recreation and museums; and economic and community development.
Authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; and rescinding the authorization set forth in Bill No. 230186-A (approved September 15, 2023).
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia to borrow up to $227 million through general-obligation bonds for capital purposes, including transit; streets and sanitation; municipal buildings; parks, recreation and museums; and economic and community development.
Authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; and rescinding the authorization set forth in Bill No. 230186-A (approved September 15, 2023).
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure changes Philadelphia’s permit-parking rules.
Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Permit Parking Districts," by extending the authorized duration of temporary parking permits and setting new permit application fees, 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 measure changes Philadelphia’s permit-parking rules.
Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Permit Parking Districts," by extending the authorized duration of temporary parking permits and setting new permit application fees, 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.
This enacted measure changes Philadelphia’s permit-parking rules.
Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Permit Parking Districts," by extending the authorized duration of temporary parking permits and setting new permit application fees, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.