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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

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Meeting date

December 9, 2021

Procedural2021-12-09
Bill 210782

This enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s 2022–2027 Capital Program to add, revise, or remove projects and funding for Safe Play Zone security cameras.

Amending Bill No. 210320 (approved June 28, 2021), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2022-2027 inclusive," by adding, revising, and/or removing certain projects, amounts and sources, for the purpose of providing Safe Play Zone security cameras, 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.

Council Action2021-12-09
Bill 210782

This enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s 2022–2027 Capital Program to add, revise, or remove projects and funding for Safe Play Zone security cameras.

Amending Bill No. 210320 (approved June 28, 2021), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2022-2027 inclusive," by adding, revising, and/or removing certain projects, amounts and sources, for the purpose of providing Safe Play Zone security cameras, under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2021-12-09
Bill 210669

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.

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

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

Procedural2021-12-09
Bill 210669

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.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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

Council Action2021-12-09
Bill 210669

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.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2021-12-09
Resolution 210692

The adopted resolution proposes amending Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to expand the Zoning Board of Adjustment from five to seven mayoral appointees, subject to confirmation by City 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 providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.

ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.

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

Procedural2021-12-09
Bill 210633-A

This enacted ordinance creates a Mixed Income Neighborhoods zoning overlay in specified Philadelphia areas.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/MIH, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District"; by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-702, entitled "Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses"; and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.

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

Procedural2021-12-09
Bill 210633-A

This enacted ordinance creates a Mixed Income Neighborhoods zoning overlay in specified Philadelphia areas.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/MIH, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District"; by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-702, entitled "Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses"; and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

AMENDED

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

Council Action2021-12-09
Bill 210633-A

This enacted ordinance creates a Mixed Income Neighborhoods zoning overlay in specified Philadelphia areas.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/MIH, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District"; by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-702, entitled "Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses"; and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

READ

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2021-12-09
Bill 210629

This enacted bill authorizes the City to remove Nicholas Street and Turner Street from the City Plan between Twentieth and Twenty-First Streets while preserving rights-of-way there for sewer, drainage, water, gas, and other public utilities.

Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Nicholas Street and Turner Street, each from Twentieth Street to Twenty-First Street, and reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for various utility purposes within the beds of Nicholas and Turner Streets being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way, 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.

Procedural2021-12-09
Bill 210629

This enacted bill authorizes the City to remove Nicholas Street and Turner Street from the City Plan between Twentieth and Twenty-First Streets while preserving rights-of-way there for sewer, drainage, water, gas, and other public utilities.

Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Nicholas Street and Turner Street, each from Twentieth Street to Twenty-First Street, and reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for various utility purposes within the beds of Nicholas and Turner Streets being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way, 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.

Council Action2021-12-09
Bill 210629

This enacted bill authorizes the City to remove Nicholas Street and Turner Street from the City Plan between Twentieth and Twenty-First Streets while preserving rights-of-way there for sewer, drainage, water, gas, and other public utilities.

Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Nicholas Street and Turner Street, each from Twentieth Street to Twenty-First Street, and reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for various utility purposes within the beds of Nicholas and Turner Streets being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

December 8, 2021

Procedural2021-12-08
Bill 210920

The enacted measure established a pre-filing residential eviction diversion program to help landlords and tenants resolve disputes or seek rental assistance, if funding was available.

Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to provide for an eviction diversion program, to make associated changes related to the landlord and tenant relationship, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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

Procedural2021-12-08
Bill 210920

The enacted measure established a pre-filing residential eviction diversion program to help landlords and tenants resolve disputes or seek rental assistance, if funding was available.

Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to provide for an eviction diversion program, to make associated changes related to the landlord and tenant relationship, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

AMENDED

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

Procedural2021-12-08
Bill 210920

The enacted measure established a pre-filing residential eviction diversion program to help landlords and tenants resolve disputes or seek rental assistance, if funding was available.

Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to provide for an eviction diversion program, to make associated changes related to the landlord and tenant relationship, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Procedural2021-12-08
Bill 210920

The enacted measure established a pre-filing residential eviction diversion program to help landlords and tenants resolve disputes or seek rental assistance, if funding was available.

Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to provide for an eviction diversion program, to make associated changes related to the landlord and tenant relationship, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Council Action2021-12-08
Bill 210900

This enacted bill authorized $26,619,876 in Fiscal Year 2021 appropriation transfers among the General Fund, Water Fund, Grants Revenue Fund, and Aviation Fund.

Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and the Aviation Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-12-08
Bill 210776

The enacted ordinance creates a licensing system for “streeteries,” allowing certain restaurants to use portions of the public right-of-way, including some curbside parking areas, for outdoor dining in approved locations.

Amending Chapter 9-200 of Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets" to add a new section entitled "Streeteries" to allow for expansion of business uses, including outdoor dining, in portions of the public right-of-way, such as at certain curbside parking locations; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.