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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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Other actions actions from the December 7, 2000 meeting.

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Showing 37-46 of 46 actions from December 7, 2000

Council Action2000-12-07
Bill 000675

The enacted ordinance authorized the transfer of $10,153,459 from Philadelphia’s Grants Revenue Fund to the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2001.

Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2001 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2000-12-07
Bill 000659-A

This enacted ordinance requires people applying for or renewing a Philadelphia license to carry a concealed firearm to report personal information and details about firearms registered to them and located at property they own, lease, or control.

Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity" by adding Section 10-828 entitled "Reporting Requirements Upon the Application or Renewal of a License to Carry a Firearm," by requiring upon the application or renewal of a license to carry a firearm concealed in a vehicle or one about the person of an individual, certain reporting requirements, under certain terms and conditions.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2000-12-07
Resolution 000611

The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings about a proposal to place fluorescent yellow-green reflective signs at non-motorized crossings throughout Philadelphia.

Authorizing City Council's Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to examine a proposal for the placement of Fluorescent Yellow-Green Reflective Signs to improve motorist, pedestrian, school and bicycle safety at non-motorized crossings throughout the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2000-12-07
Resolution 000594

Adopted resolution directing the City Commissioners to put a referendum question on the ballot for the 2001 primary election.

Directing the City Commissioners to place on the ballot at the primary election of 2001 the following referendum question: "Do you favor the issuance of licenses to conduct small games of chance in the City of Philadelphia?"

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2000-12-07
Bill 000546

The enacted ordinance creates the Philadelphia Community Reinvestment Commission, a 15-member unpaid body that will plan and carry out community reinvestment strategies.

Amending Chapter 21-800 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Advancement of Economic Opportunities" by adding Section 21-802 on The Philadelphia Community Reinvestment Commission.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2000-12-07
Bill 000545

This enacted measure amended Philadelphia’s food-establishment licensing fees for child care facilities.

Amending Section 6-301 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Food Establishments," by amending the license fee for family day care homes and certain group child care facilities, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2000-12-07
Bill 000541

The enacted bill amended the Articles of Incorporation of the Frankford Special Services District of Philadelphia.

Adopting an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Frankford Special Services District of Philadelphia to extend the term of that Authority; all under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2000-12-07
Bill 000540

This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s rules for carnival licenses.

Amending Section 9-702 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Carnivals," by revising the provisions governing the issuance of licenses to hold or conduct a carnival; in particular, providing that such licenses shall be issued only for temporary periods and only once per year per location; providing that licenses shall be issued only if the carnival is conducted for the benefit and on the property of a bona fide religious, educational or charitable institution, society or organization; providing for notification of the District Councilperson when an application for a carnival license has been received; and conferring standing on certain persons to appeal the issuance of the license and in related legal matters; all under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2000-12-07
Bill 000397

This enacted bill amended the Articles of Incorporation of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia.

Adopting an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia to extend the term of that Authority; all under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2000-12-07
Bill 000314-AAAA

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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