Thursday, February 27, 2020
Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 200004ENACTED
Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 120 and abandonment of a certain right-of-way reserved for various public utility purposes extending from Twentieth Street to Twenty-First Street, south of...
- Bill 200006-AAENACTED
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for a preference in civil service examinations for a...
- Bill 200013ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Morris Street, 26th Street, Moore Street, and 27th Street.
- Bill 200016ENACTED
Amending Section 19-1508 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Refunds and Forgiveness for Poverty Income,” to revise the tax rate, under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200019ENACTED
Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending Section 14-514, entitled “/FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditio...
- Bill 200020ENACTED
Establishing no truck parking and tow-away regulations on Chesterfield Road.
- Bill 200021ENACTED
Establishing no truck parking and tow-away regulations on Grant Avenue.
- Bill 200023ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Olney avenue and N. 15th street; Nedro avenue and Old York road; Chew avenue and N. 18th street; Abbottsford avenue and Schuyler street; Carlisle...
- Bill 200024ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Indiana street and Broad street; N. 15th street and Tioga street; N. 16th street and Ontario street to Butler street.
- Bill 200087ENACTED
Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Sales,” to permit vending in certain areas in the vicinity of 56th Street between Haverford Avenue and Vine Street, 57th Street betw...
- Bill 200090ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Energy Conservation,” by amending Section 9-3403, entitled “Solar Panel Incentives,” amending certain definitions, under certain terms and c...
- Bill 200091ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S. 13th street and Kimball street; Juniper street and Catharine street; Carpenter street and S. 6th street; East Passyunk avenue and Kimball street...
- Bill 200092ENACTED
Authorizing Independence Park Hotel (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp at 235 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (“Property”), all under certain terms and...
- Bill 200117ENACTED
Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewi...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200120ENACTED
Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 185 and abandonment of a certain right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes in the area lying east of Pelham Road and southeast of Hortter Street and the p...
- Bill 200145ENACTED
Authorizing the vacating of Charles Street (also known as Markle Street), between Manayunk Avenue and Dexter Street, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 200146ENACTED
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 190450) approved July 17, 2019, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 15-S by placing on the Ci...
- Bill 200148ENACTED
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 359 by relocating the southwesterly houseline of Byberry Road approximately two feet southwestwardly between a point approxim...
- Resolution 200174ADOPTED
Also naming East Passyunk Avenue between South Street and Bainbridge Street, as “Avenue of The Roots”.
- Resolution 200176ADOPTED
Authorizing the creation of the Philadelphia Fashion and Garment Industry Task Force.
- Bill 200178HELD IN COMMITTEE
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on the 800 block of E. Godfrey Avenue, both sides.
- Bill 200179ENACTED
Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets,” by adding a permissible location on Ogontz Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 200180IN COMMITTEE
Amending Chapter 20-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Civil Service Preferences,” to provide for a civil service preference for the children and grandchildren of members of the armed forces of...
- Bill 200181IN COMMITTEE
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for a preference in civil service examinations for t...
- Bill 200182ENACTED
Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement...
- Bill 200183ENACTED
Approving the ninth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Washington avenue, S. Twenty-fifth street, Reed street, the rea...
- Bill 200184IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing Stephen Garafolo (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior stairway at 3000 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditio...
- Bill 200185ENACTED
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes in the vicinity of Passyunk Avenue, from 61st Street to Essington Avenue and Essin...
- Bill 200186ENACTED
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes in the Third Council District in the vicinity of South 49th Street, from Paschall...
- Bill 200187ENACTED
Establishing a no parking regulation on the east side of North 31st Street, between Jefferson Street and West Thompson Street.
- Bill 200188ENACTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land...
- Bill 200189LAPSED
Amending Chapter 6-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Nuisance Health Establishments,” by adding a definition for Supervised Injection Sites, creating a presumption that they are Nuisance Health...
- Resolution 200190IN COMMITTEE
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for a preference in civil service examinations for the children and grandchildren of members of the armed forces of the United St...
- Resolution 200191IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings on the impact of sonic devices on young people on public property.
- Resolution 200192IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to conduct hearings regarding the City’s investment in expanding developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based programming for youth...
- Resolution 200193ADOPTED
Honoring Barry Bessler, on the occasion of his retirement as Director of Policy and Compliance for the Department of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and recognizing his 40 years of service to the Ci...
- Resolution 200194ADOPTED
Honoring and Celebrating the Life of James “Pointman” Abram for his selfless dedication to his Country, his fellow Veterans, his community, and his loving family.
- Resolution 200195ADOPTED
Condemning the lack of transparency and community participation in the implementation of supervised heroin injection sites and urging the Mayor and Safehouse to stop further development of supervised...
- COMMUNICATION 200196PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200008 and Bill No. 200015, which were passed by Council on February 13,, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on February 26, 2020..
- COMMUNICATION 200197PLACED ON FILE
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of th...
- COMMUNICATION 200198PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a bill amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes in the Third Council District in the vicinity of South 49th St...
- COMMUNICATION 200199PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a bill amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes in the vicinity of Passyunk Avenue, from 61st Street to Essing...
- COMMUNICATION 200200PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel...
- COMMUNICATION 200201PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a bill Approving the ninth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Washington avenue, S. Twenty-fifth street,...