Bill 170093-A
Amending Section 12-1131 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Electric Vehicle Parking," to impose a moratorium on new electric vehicle parking spaces, under certain terms and conditions.
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“…017, I signed all of the bills which were passed by Council at its session on April 6, 2017, except Bill No. 170093-A, which I am returning without my signature. And I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your honorable body a resolution appointing Tina Byles Williams to the Board of Directors of the Center City District; and A resolution appointing Maureen Anastasi to the Board of Directors of the Center …”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 20, 2017 · Apr 20, 2017 · official transcript, this passage
“…ill Gut Philadelphia's Electric Vehicle Parking Law." The Philadelphia Crosstown Coalition supports Bill 170093-A. We are not opposed to electric vehicles. We believe that use of electric vehicles should be encouraged. The problem is that the existing legislation takes a public good, an on-street parking place, and effectively privatizes it for the use of a single person, the person who controls the electric switch. …”
Mr. Braff · Stated Meeting, April 6, 2017 · Apr 6, 2017 · official transcript, this passage
“…e at another meeting on an important topic of stop-and-go's, but I want to be recorded voting no on Bill No. 170093-A.”
Councilman Jones · Stated Meeting, April 6, 2017 · Apr 6, 2017 · official transcript, this passage
“…I agree with my Council colleague. There's no repeal without a replacement. So I'll be voting no on Bill No. 170093-A. I'd also like to be recorded as voting aye on all other bills and resolutions, as I have to also leave.”
Councilwoman Gym · Stated Meeting, April 6, 2017 · Apr 6, 2017 · official transcript, this passage
“The bill has been read and Bill No. 170093-A has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.”
Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, April 6, 2017 · Apr 6, 2017 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Feb 2, 2017Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Oh that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Streets and Services. The motion carried unanimously.
- Mar 21, 2017HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
- Mar 21, 2017HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
- Mar 21, 2017AMENDED · Committee on Streets and Services
- Mar 21, 2017REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
- Mar 23, 2017ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 23, 2017SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Squilla that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.
- Mar 23, 2017READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 30, 2017READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 30, 2017AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 30, 2017ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 6, 2017READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this matter be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Apr 20, 2017NO ACTION TAKEN · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Section 12-1131 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Electric Vehicle Parking," to impose a moratorium on new electric vehicle parking spaces, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 12-1131 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: § 12-1131. Electric Vehicle Parking. * * * (3) Designation of Electric Vehicle Reserved On-Street Parking Space. (a) After an investigation determining need has been performed through the Philadelphia Parking Authority with the information set forth in subsection (3)(b) and the Parking Authority has approved of use of the location for practicality and feasibility of traffic operations, the Philadelphia Parking Authority may designate a reserved on-street parking space for electric vehicles. Such a reserved space shall not be designated at any location where parking is otherwise prohibited by law. * * * (c) The Streets Department shall cause appropriate signs and marking to be placed in and around electric vehicle parking spaces, indicating prominently thereon the parking regulations. The signs shall state that the parking space is reserved for the exclusive use of electric vehicles from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., non-electric vehicles shall be authorized to park in the electric vehicle parking space for no more than two (2) hours between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and that violators are subject to a fine and removal of their vehicle. (d) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection (3), effective with the adoption of the Ordinance adding this subsection (3)(d), the Parking Authority shall designate no additional electric vehicle parking spaces, pending Council's review of the impact of these spaces on overall parking availability and enactment of further legislation. During such moratorium on new spaces, all existing Electric Vehicle Parking spaces shall be designated as exclusively reserved for Electric Vehicles only from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and non-electric vehicles shall be authorized to park in electric vehicle parking spaces for no more than two (2) hours between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. * * * ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 1