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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 16, 2023

Procedural2023-11-16
Bill 230510

The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for public spaces by prohibiting people from wearing ski masks or balaclavas in school buildings, recreation centers, daycares, parks, City-owned buildings, and public transportation.

Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Spaces - Prohibited Conduct," by prohibiting certain facial coverings from being worn in certain spaces; 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.

Procedural2023-11-16
Bill 230510

The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for public spaces by prohibiting people from wearing ski masks or balaclavas in school buildings, recreation centers, daycares, parks, City-owned buildings, and public transportation.

Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Spaces - Prohibited Conduct," by prohibiting certain facial coverings from being worn in certain spaces; 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.

Council Action2023-11-16
Bill 230510

The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for public spaces by prohibiting people from wearing ski masks or balaclavas in school buildings, recreation centers, daycares, parks, City-owned buildings, and public transportation.

Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Spaces - Prohibited Conduct," by prohibiting certain facial coverings from being worn in certain spaces; under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2023-11-16
Bill 230249

The enacted ordinance prohibits truck parking at any time on both sides of 52nd Street between Arlington Street and West Berks Street.

Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of 52nd Street between Arlington Street and West Berks Street; and a no parking truck regulation on both sides of 53rd Street between Lebanon Avenue and Arlington Street.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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

Procedural2023-11-16
Bill 230249

The enacted ordinance prohibits truck parking at any time on both sides of 52nd Street between Arlington Street and West Berks Street.

Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of 52nd Street between Arlington Street and West Berks Street; and a no parking truck regulation on both sides of 53rd Street between Lebanon Avenue and Arlington Street.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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

Council Action2023-11-16
Bill 230249

The enacted ordinance prohibits truck parking at any time on both sides of 52nd Street between Arlington Street and West Berks Street.

Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of 52nd Street between Arlington Street and West Berks Street; and a no parking truck regulation on both sides of 53rd Street between Lebanon Avenue and Arlington Street.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

November 14, 2023

Procedural2023-11-14
Resolution 230750

The adopted resolution proposes a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment requiring the City to defend and indemnify registered community organizations that comply with the Zoning Code when claims arise from their lawful participation in the City’s zoning variance process.

Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for indemnification and defense by the City in connection with claims made against any registered community organization arising directly out of the lawful participation by such an organization in zoning matters and related land-use process; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.

REPORTED FAVORABLY

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

Procedural2023-11-14
Resolution 230750

The adopted resolution proposes a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment requiring the City to defend and indemnify registered community organizations that comply with the Zoning Code when claims arise from their lawful participation in the City’s zoning variance process.

Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for indemnification and defense by the City in connection with claims made against any registered community organization arising directly out of the lawful participation by such an organization in zoning matters and related land-use process; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.

AMENDED

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

Procedural2023-11-14
Resolution 230750

The adopted resolution proposes a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment requiring the City to defend and indemnify registered community organizations that comply with the Zoning Code when claims arise from their lawful participation in the City’s zoning variance process.

Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for indemnification and defense by the City in connection with claims made against any registered community organization arising directly out of the lawful participation by such an organization in zoning matters and related land-use process; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2023-11-14
Resolution 230750

The adopted resolution proposes a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment requiring the City to defend and indemnify registered community organizations that comply with the Zoning Code when claims arise from their lawful participation in the City’s zoning variance process.

Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for indemnification and defense by the City in connection with claims made against any registered community organization arising directly out of the lawful participation by such an organization in zoning matters and related land-use process; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Procedural2023-11-14
Bill 230740

This enacted bill directed that Philadelphia voters be asked whether to amend the City’s Home Rule Charter to require the City to indemnify and defend registered community organizations against claims arising from their lawful participation in the zoning variance process.

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 provide for indemnification and defense by the City in connection with claims made against any registered community organization arising directly out of the lawful participation by such an organization in zoning matters and related land-use process; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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

Procedural2023-11-14
Bill 230740

This enacted bill directed that Philadelphia voters be asked whether to amend the City’s Home Rule Charter to require the City to indemnify and defend registered community organizations against claims arising from their lawful participation in the zoning variance process.

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 provide for indemnification and defense by the City in connection with claims made against any registered community organization arising directly out of the lawful participation by such an organization in zoning matters and related land-use process; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.

AMENDED

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

Procedural2023-11-14
Bill 230740

This enacted bill directed that Philadelphia voters be asked whether to amend the City’s Home Rule Charter to require the City to indemnify and defend registered community organizations against claims arising from their lawful participation in the zoning variance process.

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 provide for indemnification and defense by the City in connection with claims made against any registered community organization arising directly out of the lawful participation by such an organization in zoning matters and related land-use process; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2023-11-14
Bill 230740

This enacted bill directed that Philadelphia voters be asked whether to amend the City’s Home Rule Charter to require the City to indemnify and defend registered community organizations against claims arising from their lawful participation in the zoning variance process.

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 provide for indemnification and defense by the City in connection with claims made against any registered community organization arising directly out of the lawful participation by such an organization in zoning matters and related land-use process; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Council Action2023-11-14
Resolution 230640

The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold a hearing on ongoing challenges at Philadelphia’s 911 Unified Call Center.

Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold a hearing to explore solutions to ongoing challenges facing the 911 Unified Call Center and the Philadelphia Police Department's investigation into the police response to a 911 call about the first victim in the July 2023 mass shooting in Kingsessing.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2023-11-14
Resolution 230640

The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold a hearing on ongoing challenges at Philadelphia’s 911 Unified Call Center.

Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold a hearing to explore solutions to ongoing challenges facing the 911 Unified Call Center and the Philadelphia Police Department's investigation into the police response to a 911 call about the first victim in the July 2023 mass shooting in Kingsessing.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2023-11-14
Resolution 230640

The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold a hearing on ongoing challenges at Philadelphia’s 911 Unified Call Center.

Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold a hearing to explore solutions to ongoing challenges facing the 911 Unified Call Center and the Philadelphia Police Department's investigation into the police response to a 911 call about the first victim in the July 2023 mass shooting in Kingsessing.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Council Action2023-11-14
Resolution 230553

This resolution, currently in committee, proposes a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to create an independent Prison Community Oversight Board and Office of Prison Oversight.

Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of an independent Prison Oversight Board and Office of Prison Oversight and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.