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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May 13, 2021
City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 1600 block of South Street “Ronald K.
Also naming the 1600 block of South Street "Ronald K. Washington Way" to honor Ron Washington, founding owner of the legendary Ron's Ribs, for his legacy of dedicated service to the South Philadelphia community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s refuse and littering rules by setting a $1,000 fine for each violation of most provisions in Chapter 10-700.
Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by amending Section 10-719, entitled "Penalties," by revising the penalty to be assessed for violations of this chapter; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to amend the City’s lease with SEPTA for about 54,080 square feet of office space at 1234 Market Street.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a lease agreement with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ("SEPTA"), for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by the City, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning code by revising a table of dimensional standards for higher-density residential districts.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising a table within Section 14-701, Dimensional Standards, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill establishes a “No Stopping Anytime” and “Tow Away Zone” parking regulation on both sides of Webster Street between 20th Street and 21st Street.
Establishing parking regulations on both sides of Webster Street, between 20th Street and 21st Street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance prohibits truck parking at any time on both sides of Chester Avenue between 66th Street and 67th Street.
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Chester Avenue from 66th street to 67th street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for certain historically designated properties.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled "Use Regulations," by amending use standards for historically designated properties and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance revises zoning rules in Philadelphia’s Fourth District, including Wynnefield and other commercial review areas.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising and consolidating provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending Section 14-524, entitled "/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District," and Section 14-527, entitled "/WYN, Wynnefield District Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the City, through the Commissioner of Public Property, to acquire some or all of the land parcels connecting Tacony Street to the Frankford Arsenal Boat Launch.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land connecting Tacony Street to the Frankford Arsenal Boat Launch, for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance adds a requirement for hiring entities to provide covered workers with a workforce and career pathways information sheet containing information about unemployment benefits, job training, and educational opportunities.
Amending Chapter 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter related to hiring entities providing covered individuals with a workforce and career pathways information sheet; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently held in committee, would lower Philadelphia’s parking tax from 22.5% to 17% for transactions on or after July 1, 2021, including vehicles parked, stored, or left with a valet.
Amending Chapter 19-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring The Block Gives Back, a nonprofit organization, for its Youth Internship Program for ages 12 to 18.
Honoring the non-profit organization, The Block Gives Back, for their successful Youth Internship Program for 12-18 year old's aimed at growing nonprofit operation skills and providing support for community events.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 13 listed properties in the Seventh Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 E. Somerset Street, 3022, 3024, 3026, 3028 N. American Street, 2907 Gransback Street, 413 W. Norris Street, 419 W. Norris Street, and 2152 N. Randolph Street, located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, for his lifelong work pursuing justice, defending the rights of accused people, and opposing mass incarceration.
Honoring Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson for his lifelong pursuit of justice, vindicating the rights of the accused, and fighting mass incarceration.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 1329 S.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1329 S. 15th Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted, this resolution recognizes and honors West Philadelphia and Wynnefield native Shaka Toney for being drafted by the Washington Football Team in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Recognizing and honoring West Philadelphia and Wynnefield native Shaka Toney on being drafted to the Washington Football Team in the 2021 NFL Draft.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer, without payment, ownership deeds for 14 listed properties in the Fifth Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance officially names the dog park on the north side of Winter Street between 21st and 22nd Streets the “Rob Stuart Memorial Dog Park.” The designation honors Rob Stuart, a Philadelphia community activist and neighborhood leader.
Officially naming and designating the dog park located on the north side of Winter Street between 21st Street and 22nd Street, in the City of Philadelphia, as the "Rob Stuart Memorial Dog Park".
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.