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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The enacted ordinance establishes a temporary restriction on permits for completely demolishing buildings and other structures on designated properties in the Victorian Roxborough area, generally bounded by Henry Avenue, Roxborough Avenue, Silverwood Street, and Fountain Street.
Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Historic Preservation," to establish a temporary demolition moratorium with respect to properties in the area bounded by Henry Avenue, Roxborough Avenue, Silverwood Street, and Fountain Street; all under certain terms and conditions.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance changes zoning rules in Philadelphia’s Far Northeast Overlay District.
Amending Section 14-514 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District," to prohibit eligibility for floor area, height, and dwelling unit bonuses and to increase minimum parking requirements, all under certain terms and conditions.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Germania Street, Arendell Avenue, Delaware Avenue, and Linden Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Germania Street, Arendell Avenue, Delaware Avenue, and Linden Avenue.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within the boundaries of Old York Road, Broad Street, and 65th Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Old York Road, Broad Street, and 65th Avenue.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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The enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to vote on a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter changing the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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 revise the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, by increasing the number of appointees, providing for confirmation by Council of appointees, and specifying qualifications that appointees must possess; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication reports that Mayor James F.
January 18, 2022 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 210899, which was passed by Council at its session on December 16, 2021. Bill No. 210899 amends the Philadelphia Zoning Code by amending Chapter 14-1000, Historic Preservation, to establish a temporary demolition moratorium with respect to properties in the area bounded by Henry and Roxborough Avenues and Silverwood and Fountain Streets. This Bill will create a one-year demolition moratorium within an area of Roxborough known for Victorian homes. This will include the removal or partial removal of structural elements for the purpose of removal of an entire structure. This is intended to allow for the application of the Victorian Roxborough Historic District to be processed before any other demolitions are carried out in this specific neighborhood. The Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) reviewed this legislation and recommended agai...
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication, placed on file, reports that Mayor James F.
January 18, 2022 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 210689, which was passed by Council at its session on December 16, 2021. Bill No. 210689 amends the Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Old York Road, Broad Street, and 65th Avenue. The purpose of this bill is to facilitate redevelopment of a vacant lot with a seven-story mixed-use building including 65 dwelling units, retail sales, restaurant, and office uses, and 49 accessory parking spaces. The Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) reviewed this legislation and recommended against approval. The PCPC noted that the proposed amendment is not consistent with the zoning or land use recommendations from the Upper North District Plan, part of the Philadelphia2035 Comprehensive Plan. Whereas the District Plan recommends "context-sensitive" buildings and neighborhood-s...
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council approved Seth Bluestein’s appointment as a Philadelphia City Commissioner.
Approving the appointment of Seth Bluestein as City Commissioner, to fill out the unexpired term of a vacant seat in the Office of the City Commissioners.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution proposing to remove gender-based references from the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter’s Educational Supplement, which governs parts of the city’s public education system.
Proposing an amendment to the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the removal of gender-based references throughout the Educational Supplement; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution proposing to remove gender-based references from the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter and replace them with gender-neutral wording.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the removal of gender-based references through the Charter; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s building code to require preconstruction surveys, structural monitoring, and written notice for certain excavation, demolition, and construction activities affecting nearby properties.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," to revise and add provisions relating to investigations concerning property adjacent to or adjoining certain construction activities and the provision of notice to owners and residents of such properties; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance expands Philadelphia’s Affordable Housing Preservation Overlay District to additional properties in areas near Haverford Avenue, Market Street, Walnut Street, and several numbered streets.
Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code entitled, "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending a section as proposed to be added by Bill No. 210778, entitled the "/AHP, Affordable Housing Preservation Overlay District" to add certain areas, within the area bounded by Haverford Avenue, 38th Street, Walnut Street and 46th Street, to the district and making other changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure expands Philadelphia’s tax-benefit notification program beyond the federal Earned Income Tax Credit to include the federal Child Tax Credit and the City Wage Tax Refund.
Amending Chapter 19-4000, entitled "Income Inequality Initiative - Earned Income Tax Credit," by requiring employers to provide notification to workers regarding the availability of certain additional federal and City tax benefit programs and extending the Department of Revenue's notification and reporting requirements to such additional tax benefit programs; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by Girard Avenue, 54th Street, Westminster Avenue, Haverford Avenue, and 56th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Girard Avenue, 54th Street, Westminster Avenue, Haverford Avenue and 56th Street.
Introduced
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill revised the boundaries of Philadelphia’s 10 City Council districts and set approximate populations for each district.
Amending Chapter 20-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Councilmanic Districts," by revising the boundaries of the Councilmanic Districts, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to decide at the May 17, 2022 primary election whether to amend the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to remove gender-based references.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, relating to the removal of gender-based references throughout the Educational Supplement, as approved by Resolution of the 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.
Introduced
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to decide on May 17, 2022, whether to amend the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to remove gender-based references.
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 removal of gender-based references throughout the Charter, 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.
Introduced
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.