Bill 180938
Amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Property,” by adding a new section requiring that certain renovation projects involving City-owned or occupied buildings, or the use of City capital dollars, be certified as lead free or lead safe prior to the completion of the renovation project; all under terms and conditions.
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How members voted
Vote on Mar 28, 2019 · CITY COUNCIL
Aye (17)
Council President ClarkeCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember BlackwellCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember BassCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember GreenleeCouncilmember GymCouncilmember OhCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember Taubenberger
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“…It Up Again, to install, own and maintain an open air sidewalk cafe at 436 East Girard Avenue"; and Bill No. 180938, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Public Property,' by adding a new section requiring that certain renovation projects involving City-owned or occupied Stated Meeting March 28, 2019 buildings, or the use of City capital dollars, be certified as lead free or le…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 28, 2019 · Mar 28, 2019 · official transcript, this passage
“…ened with elevated lead levels. With that back text, I want to thank my colleagues for your vote on Bill No. 180938. One criticism we received in the gazillion meetings that I've had with both the Administration and others who care about this issue is that government was not doing enough, where is government's responsibility when it comes to buildings that are affected with lead. And so this bill today will require t…”
Councilwoman Brown · Stated Meeting, March 28, 2019 · Mar 28, 2019 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Oct 25, 2018Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Reynolds Brown that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Public Health and Human Services. The motion carried unanimously.
- Mar 19, 2019HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.
- Mar 19, 2019HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
This Bill was HEARING HELD.
- Mar 19, 2019AMENDED · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
This Bill was AMENDED.
- Mar 19, 2019REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
This was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.
- Mar 28, 2019READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Apr 10, 2019SIGNED · MAYOR
This Bill was SIGNED.
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..Title Amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Property," by adding a new section requiring that certain renovation projects involving City-owned or occupied buildings, or the use of City capital dollars, be certified as lead free or lead safe prior to the completion of the renovation project; all under terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 16. PUBLIC PROPERTY * * * CHAPTER 16-300. MAINTENANCE AND SUPERVISION * * * � 16-310. Lead Certification for City and Other Buildings Undergoing Renovation. (1) Definitions. (a) The terms "Certified Lead Inspector," "Lead Free," and "Lead Safe" shall have the meanings set forth in Section 6-802 of this Code ("Definitions"). (b) The terms "Expenditure of Primarily City Capital Dollars" and "Major Renovation" shall have the meanings set forth in Section 17-111 of this Code ("Energy Efficiency and Environmental Design in Construction of Buildings"). (2) Provision of Lead Free or Lead Safe Certification for City Buildings Prior to the Completion of Renovation. (a) Prior to the completion of any major renovation involving a building constructed before 1978 that either: (i) is of a City-owned or occupied building; or (ii) involves the expenditure of primarily City capital dollars, provided that after such major renovation the City owns the building, the City and the entity in possession of the property at the time of renovation shall obtain a certification from a certified lead inspector that all areas of the building to which the public regularly will have access are lead free or lead safe. SECTION 2. The authorizations provided in Bill Nos. 170206 (Rebuild Program Service Agreement Ordinance) and 180108 (Rebuild Program Lease Approvals Ordinance) shall be deemed to incorporate imposition of the requirements of Section 16-310 of The Philadelphia Code, as added by this Ordinance, in connection with all Major Renovations, as defined therein, that take place pursuant to and in connection with those authorizations, provided that this requirement shall only be effective with respect to a service agreement or lease executed after the effective date of this Ordinance. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End