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Bill 200351

Authorizing the operation of sidewalk cafes during the COVID-19 emergency until December 31, 2020 in areas of the City where such activity currently must be otherwise authorized by special ordinance, and allowing expanded activity by currently licensed sidewalk café operations, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Jun 4, 2020Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember DombCouncilmember DombCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember OhCouncilmember OhCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember Gilmore Richardson

How members voted

  1. Vote on Jun 25, 2020 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (17)

    Councilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember GymCouncilmember OhCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JonesCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember BassCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember Thomas

From the floor

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  1. “An ordinance amending Bill No. 200351, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the operation of sidewalk cafes during the COVID-19 emergency until December 31, 2020 in areas of the City where such activity currently must be otherwise authorized by 7893a6bb-fd33-4fa1-8567-f80345645e35 12/2/21 - STATED - 2ND READING special ordinance, and allowing expanded activity by currently licensed sidewalk cafe operations," as amended…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 2, 2021 · Dec 2, 2021 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Streets and Services, to which was referred Bill No. 210584, entitled "An ordinance establishing no truck parking regulations in the vicinity of Weccacoe Street and Oregon Avenue"; and Bill No. 210675, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 12-2809 of The November 18, 2021 Stated Meeting November 18, 2021 Code, entitled 'Civil Penalties and Costs,' to change certain penalties for parking on sidewalk…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 18, 2021 · Nov 18, 2021 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Yes, Mr. President. Councilwoman Parker offers two bills and one resolution. On behalf of Council President Clarke, Councilwoman Parker offers an ordinance amending Bill No. 200351, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the operation of sidewalk Meeting Stated October 7, 2021 cafes during the COVID-19 emergency until December 31, 2020 in areas of the City where such activity currently must be otherwise authorized by spe…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 7, 2021 · Oct 7, 2021 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “An ordinance amending Bill No. 200351, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the operation of sidewalk cafes during the COVID-19 emergency until December 31, 2020 in areas of the City where such activity currently must be otherwise authorized by special ordinance, and allowing expanded activity by currently licensed sidewalk cafe operations," to extend the date Bill No. 200351 will remain in effect.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 12, 2020 · Nov 12, 2020 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “200422, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation, also known as PCDC, to own and maintain a pedestrian plaza, along the west median of the 10th Street and Vine Street intersection on the structure carrying traffic above Interstate 676 in Philadelphia"; and Bill No. 200423, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Keystone Property Group to construct, own, and maintain a proposed…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 22, 2020 · Oct 22, 2020 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “Councilman Domb offers two bills and two resolutions, entitled "An ordinance amending Bill No. 200351, entitled 'An ordinance authorizing the operation of sidewalk cafes during the COVID-19 emergency until December 31, 2020 in areas of the City where such activity currently must be otherwise authorized by special ordinance, and allowing expanded activity by currently licensed sidewalk cafe operations,' to extend the…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, September 24, 2020 · Sep 24, 2020 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Jun 4, 2020Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Jun 15, 2020HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  3. Jun 15, 2020HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Jun 15, 2020AMENDED · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Jun 15, 2020REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  6. Jun 18, 2020SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Jun 18, 2020ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jun 18, 2020ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Jun 25, 2020READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Aug 24, 2020SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Authorizing the operation of sidewalk cafes during the COVID-19 emergency until December 31, 2020 in areas of the City where such activity currently must be otherwise authorized by special ordinance, and allowing expanded activity by currently licensed sidewalk caf� operations, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. This ordinance is adopted as part of emergency response measures necessary to allow for the safe operation of vital restaurant businesses within ongoing health and safety restrictions necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. SECTION 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, restaurant businesses, as defined by Section 14-601(7)(f)(.3), may operate sidewalk caf� operations at the restaurant's location where such activity is in an area of the City not designated by the Code or special ordinance as a location where a sidewalk caf� may be licensed to operate pursuant to the requirements and authorizations set forth in Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code ("Sidewalk Cafes"). Such businesses must comply with all regulations promulgated by the Managing Director on the matter, described more fully in Section 5 of this Ordinance. Operation may begin upon submission of complete application and receipt of registration approval. SECTION 3. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a restaurant may operate a sidewalk caf� on the sidewalk of a neighboring property if the restaurant complies with all regulations promulgated by the Managing Director on the matter, described more fully in Section 5 of this Ordinance. This Section applies whether the restaurant operates pursuant to an existing sidewalk caf� license or pursuant to the authorization set forth in Section 2 of this ordinance. SECTION 4. Fees pursuant to Section 9-208(3)(f), Section 9-208(3)(g), and Section 9-280(4)(a)(.4) are waived. SECTION 5. The Managing Director's Office shall promulgate regulations to remain in effect until December 31, 2020, unless further extended by ordinance, which are subject to revision and republication to reflect public health and safety concerns. Such regulation shall include provisions for operation and temporary registration upon submission of plan documents demonstrating compliance with the Code and a sworn statement agreeing to comply with applicable requirements, unless and until such formal submission is affirmatively rejected by the City. Such regulations shall designate appropriate Departments to process each application for registration within three (3) business days of receiving such application. Appropriate Departments may adopt standards for applications that may include whether applications meet the health and safety needs of the community, and whether applications are in the best interest of the community. Further, appropriate Departments shall consider the views of neighborhood groups and the appropriate District Councilmember when considering applications within the three (3) business day review period referenced above. SECTION 6. This authorization shall be effective immediately and remain in effect until December 31, 2020, unless further extended by ordinance. ..End