Council actions
Philadelphia City Council actions
These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.
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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the June 8, 2000 meeting.
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Showing 55-72 of 72 actions from June 8, 2000
This lapsed bill would have expanded Philadelphia’s smoking restrictions in public places and workplaces, including restaurants, stores, theaters, public transit areas, sports venues, and common areas of certain residential and lodging buildings.
Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places -- Prohibited Conduct," by prohibiting smoking in certain public places and in the workplace, with certain exceptions, and by repealing current provisions set forth in Section 10-602 regulating smoking; all under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed bill would have expanded Philadelphia’s smoking restrictions in public places and workplaces, including restaurants, stores, theaters, public transit areas, sports venues, and common areas of certain residential and lodging buildings.
Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places -- Prohibited Conduct," by prohibiting smoking in certain public places and in the workplace, with certain exceptions, and by repealing current provisions set forth in Section 10-602 regulating smoking; all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance approved Philadelphia Gas Works’ Fiscal Year 2000 capital budget, with total program authorization of up to $59.618 million.
Approving the Fiscal Year 2000 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works, including the supplying of funds to be obtained in connection therewith, and rejecting the Forecast for Fiscal Years 2001 through 2005.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance creates the Silver City Tax Increment Financing District in the area generally bounded by Broad Street, Carpenter Street, Washington Avenue, and Thirteenth Street.
Creating the Silver City Tax Increment Financing District and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") for the redevelopment of the Silver City Tax Increment Financing District being the area generally bounded by Broad street on the west, Carpenter street on the north, Washington avenue on the south, and Thirteenth street on the east and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other officers of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance creates the Silver City Tax Increment Financing District in the area generally bounded by Broad Street, Carpenter Street, Washington Avenue, and Thirteenth Street.
Creating the Silver City Tax Increment Financing District and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") for the redevelopment of the Silver City Tax Increment Financing District being the area generally bounded by Broad street on the west, Carpenter street on the north, Washington avenue on the south, and Thirteenth street on the east and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other officers of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill amended the Philadelphia Code to authorize the City Treasurer to deposit City funds in Sovereign Bank.
Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds-Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Sovereign Bank, under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance creates the South Ninth Retail Tax Increment Financing District, an area generally bounded by Ninth Street, Washington Avenue, Ellsworth Street, and Darien Street.
Creating the South Ninth Retail Tax Increment Financing District and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") for the redevelopment of the South Ninth Retail Tax Increment Financing District being the area generally bounded by Ninth street on the west, Washington avenue on the north, Ellsworth street on the south, and Darien street on the east and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other officers of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance created the Schmidts Plaza Tax Increment Financing District in the area generally bounded by Second Street, Girard Avenue, Laurel Street, and Hope Street.
Creating the Schmidts Plaza Tax Increment Financing District and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") for the redevelopment of the Schmidts Plaza Tax Increment Financing District being the area generally bounded by Second street on the west, Girard avenue on the north, Laurel street on the south, and Hope street on the east and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other officers of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance created the Networks Tax Increment Financing District, covering the area generally bounded by 15th and 16th Streets, Spring Garden Street, and Hamilton Street, and approved the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development’s redevelopment plan for it.
Creating the Networks Tax Increment Financing District and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") for the redevelopment of the Networks Tax Increment Financing District being the area generally bounded by Sixteenth street on the west, Spring Garden street on the north, Hamilton street on the south, and Fifteenth street on the east and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other officers of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance created the Networks Tax Increment Financing District, covering the area generally bounded by 15th and 16th Streets, Spring Garden Street, and Hamilton Street, and approved the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development’s redevelopment plan for it.
Creating the Networks Tax Increment Financing District and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") for the redevelopment of the Networks Tax Increment Financing District being the area generally bounded by Sixteenth street on the west, Spring Garden street on the north, Hamilton street on the south, and Fifteenth street on the east and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other officers of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance adds The Philadelphia Commercial Development Corporation, or its designee, to Philadelphia’s Vacant Property Review Committee.
Amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Vacant and Surplus Properties" by amending Section 16-404 entitled "The Vacant Property Review Committee" by adding subsection on The Philadelphia Commercial Development Corporation.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance adds The Philadelphia Commercial Development Corporation, or its designee, to Philadelphia’s Vacant Property Review Committee.
Amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Vacant and Surplus Properties" by amending Section 16-404 entitled "The Vacant Property Review Committee" by adding subsection on The Philadelphia Commercial Development Corporation.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance created the West Chestnut Retail Tax Increment Financing District, covering the area generally bounded by 57th Street, Market Street, Chestnut Street, and 56th Street, and approved the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development’s redevelopment plan.
Creating the West Chestnut Retail Tax Increment Financing District and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") for the redevelopment of the West Chestnut Retail Tax Increment Financing District being the area generally bounded by Fifty-seventh street on the west, Market street on the north, Chestnut street on the south, and Fifty-sixth street on the east and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other officers of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s Traffic Code to increase the civil penalty from $100 to $300 for abandoning a vehicle, including leaving one that cannot move under its own power, has deflated tires, or lacks current license tags.
Amending Section 12-2809 of The Philadelphia Code, which prescribes the civil penalties and costs for violations of the Philadelphia Traffic Code, by increasing the civil penalty for violations of Section 12-1120, which prohibits a person from leaving parked any vehicle not capable of being moved under its own power, or with deflated tires, or without current license tags, and by increasing the civil penalty for violations of Section 12-916, which prohibits a person from parking a vehicle if the person is not licensed, if the vehicle is not registered or does not display a registration plate, or if the vehicle is not insured.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance extends the Minority Business Enterprise Council (MBEC) and gives it authority to monitor the participation of minority-, female-, and disabled-owned businesses, as well as socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, in contracts involving the City, City agencies, and quasi-public agencies.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to the "Contracts and Procurement," by amending Chapter 17-500, entitled "Goals For The Participation Of Minority, Female And Disabled Owned Business in City Contracts" to extend the life of the Minority Business Enterprise Council ("MBEC"), grant authority to MBEC to monitor participation of minority, female, disabled owned business and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in all City contracts, City Agencies and City Quasi-Public Agencies, and to require regular reporting to City Council, all under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance extends the Minority Business Enterprise Council (MBEC) and gives it authority to monitor the participation of minority-, female-, and disabled-owned businesses, as well as socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, in contracts involving the City, City agencies, and quasi-public agencies.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to the "Contracts and Procurement," by amending Chapter 17-500, entitled "Goals For The Participation Of Minority, Female And Disabled Owned Business in City Contracts" to extend the life of the Minority Business Enterprise Council ("MBEC"), grant authority to MBEC to monitor participation of minority, female, disabled owned business and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in all City contracts, City Agencies and City Quasi-Public Agencies, and to require regular reporting to City Council, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance extends the Minority Business Enterprise Council (MBEC) and gives it authority to monitor the participation of minority-, female-, and disabled-owned businesses, as well as socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, in contracts involving the City, City agencies, and quasi-public agencies.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to the "Contracts and Procurement," by amending Chapter 17-500, entitled "Goals For The Participation Of Minority, Female And Disabled Owned Business in City Contracts" to extend the life of the Minority Business Enterprise Council ("MBEC"), grant authority to MBEC to monitor participation of minority, female, disabled owned business and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in all City contracts, City Agencies and City Quasi-Public Agencies, and to require regular reporting to City Council, all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s RC-6 residential zoning rules for large development sites.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-200 entitled Residential Districts by amending Section 14-226 entitled "RC-6" Residential District, and adding new requirements to allow for the preservation of historically significant buildings and structures and for the establishment and amendment of the district under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.