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Bill 230403

Amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Property,” by adding a new Chapter requiring the creation of lactation spaces; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced May 11, 2023Committee on Public Property and Public WorksOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember Gilmore Richardson

How members voted

  1. Vote on Dec 14, 2023 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (15)

    Councilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JonesCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember BassCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember VaughnCouncilmember Phillips

From the floor

Passages in the official transcripts that cite this file number. Every quote links to its exact place in the record.

  1. “230742, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Basic Utilities and Services use on a certain location within a section of West Fairmount Park bounded by Wynnefield Avenue (extended), Belmont Avenue, and Parkside Avenue"; and Bill No. 230764, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' to revise definitions and rules governing nightclubs and private clubs; create the…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 14, 2023 · Dec 14, 2023 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which was referred Bill No. 230403, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Public Property,' by adding a new Chapter requiring the creation of lactation spaces"; and Bill No. 230512, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication,…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 7, 2023 · Dec 7, 2023 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 11, 2023Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Dec 5, 2023HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  3. Dec 5, 2023HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  4. Dec 5, 2023AMENDED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  5. Dec 5, 2023REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  6. Dec 7, 2023SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Dec 7, 2023ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 14, 2023READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 20, 2023SIGNED · MAYOR

Official documents

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..Title Amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Property," by adding a new Chapter requiring the creation of lactation spaces; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 16-312 of The Philadelphia Code shall read as follows: * * * �16-312. Lactation Spaces (1) Definitions. (a) Lactation Space. A clean space, other than a restroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from others and has at least one electrical outlet. It must also have a surface, such as a table or counter, and a chair, and be located near access to running water. (2) Lactation Spaces. (a) All City departments that are responsible for the management of City property, including but not limited to the Department of Public Property, shall oversee the creation of lactation spaces for city employees, and where feasible, for members of the public. (b) If a city-owned facility does not allow for a permanent, dedicated lactation space, the relevant department leadership are called upon to work to provide a space that can be prioritized as a lactation space during the times when employees need the space and to post proper signage to ensure that it is free from intrusion and shielded from view of others while being used. (c) Any new building constructed by the City shall include lactation spaces in number and location appropriate to the building's use. (d) Whenever the City renovates a building that it owns or occupies, or any portion of a building that it owns or occupies, lactation spaces in number and location appropriate to the use of the building or portion thereof so renovated shall be established. (e) The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer shall annually file a report with the Chief Clerk of Council, no later than January 31st of each year, listing all new construction or renovation projects undertaken in the previous year, and the number and location of any lactation spaces installed pursuant to this Section. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective 180 days after it is signed into law. _______________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End