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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Procedural actions actions from the May 31, 2001 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 33 actions from May 31, 2001
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings about Philadelphia residents’ access to transportation services.
Authorizing the Committee of Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings into access to transportation services for Philadelphia residents to expand their regional employment opportunities.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to purchase, on behalf of the City, a 16-acre property at 9450 Ashton Road for up to $900,000, plus settlement and other related costs.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID"), on behalf of the City, to purchase a certain sixteen (16.0) acre tract of land situate at 9450 Ashton Road, for a consideration not to exceed Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($900,000), under and subject to the terms and conditions of the Philadelphia Industrial and Commercial Development Agreement between the City, PAID, and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC).
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance declares that it is desirable for The Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia to finance the refinancing of acquisition loans for seven properties owned and operated by SPECIAL PEOPLE IN NORTHEAST, INC.
Declaring that it is desirable for the health, safety and welfare of the people in the area served by SPECIAL PEOPLE IN NORTHEAST, INC., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, for The Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia to participate in the financing of certain projects for SPECIAL PEOPLE IN NORTHEAST, INC., including the refinancing of acquisition loans for properties located at 7516-18 Claridge street; 4315 Enfield road; 14029 Erwin street; 333 Fanshawe street; 9218 Academy road; 6323-25 Newtown avenue; and 2834 Nightingale road.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The lapsed bill would have created a framework for Neighborhood Residential Preservation and Revitalization Overlay Districts, with design guidelines for the exterior appearance of residential buildings.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new Chapter providing for the creation of Neighborhood Residential Preservation and Revitalization Overlay Districts; providing for the adoption of design guidelines for properties within such Districts; and requiring special permits to alter the exterior of a building within such a District or to construct a building within such a District so as to ensure compliance with the design guidelines; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill establishes a “No Parking Anytime” regulation on the south side of Welsh Road between Nester Street and Roosevelt Boulevard.
Establishing a "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the south side of Welsh road between Nester street and Roosevelt boulevard.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s zoning code to add off-track betting facilities to the list of regulated uses.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-1605, entitled "Regulated Uses," by expanding the list of regulated uses to include off track betting facilities, as defined, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for City and affiliated-agency use of office space on floors one through four of the Episcopal Hospital Tower at 100 East Lehigh Avenue.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with Philadelphia Municipal Authority for use by the City and affiliated agencies of office space located at 100 East Lehigh avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce to amend its agreement with the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, which is designated to receive state tourism grants.
Authorizing the City of Philadelphia, acting through its Department of Commerce, to amend that certain agreement by and between the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Convention and Tourist Bureau (currently known as the "Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau"), authorized pursuant to an Ordinance approved by the Mayor on June 25, 1965, designating the Bureau as the agency authorized to receive grants from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Commerce for tourism under the Act of April 28, 1961, P.L. 111, known as the Tourist Promotion Law.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This vetoed bill would have reduced Philadelphia’s real estate tax rate while authorizing the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to increase its real estate tax rate.
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," and amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by reducing the rate of tax on real estate within the City, and by authorizing the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose an increase in the rate of tax on real estate within the City.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This vetoed bill would have authorized a $15 million transfer for Fiscal Year 2002 from the General Fund account for the City’s contribution to the School District to the Grants Revenue Fund account for other grants.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2002 from the General Fund, the Director of Finance - Contribution to School District to the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia officials and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to enter agreements with Pennsylvania connected to state funding for the city’s baseball ballpark and football stadium.
Authorizing the Director of Commerce and the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of The City of Philadelphia (the "City") to execute and deliver, and consenting to the execution and delivery by Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") of, agreements with the Commonwealth which shall provide that upon the occurrence of certain events described in this Ordinance, the Commonwealth shall have the option to purchase for One Dollar ($1.00) a one-third interest in the respective interests of the City and PAID in said baseball ballpark facility, or said football stadium facility, as the case may be, and shall further provide that neither the City nor PAID shall permit the use of said baseball ballpark facility or said football stadium facility by or for, or enter into any lease, license, concession agreement, agreement of sale or other agreement which would permit the use or occupancy of said baseball ballpark facility or said football stadium facility by or for, certa...
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized Philadelphia officials to amend leases with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the arena and nearby development parcels, end the lease for the North Lot, and approve related lease changes involving the Spectrum and sports facilities.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, the Director of Commerce and the Recreation Commissioner, on behalf of The City of Philadelphia (the "City"), to execute and deliver a First Amendment to Lease Agreement (the "First Amendment - City Lease") by and between the City and Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") with respect to that certain Lease Agreement dated July 12, 1994 by and between the City and PAID concerning certain premises lying between Broad street and Eleventh street north of the right-of-way of Interstate 95 (the "Arena Premises"); to execute and deliver a Second Amendment to City - PAID Development Parcel Lease (the "Second Amendment - Development Lease") by and between the City and PAID with respect to that certain Lease Agreement dated July 11, 1991 by and between the City and PAID concerning certain lands described therein (the "Development Parcel"), as amended; and to execute and deliver an agreement (the "North Lot Lease Termination Ag...
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia officials to apply for federal and state funding for housing and community development, including up to $71.676 million in Community Development Block Grants, $16.325 million through the HOME program, $6.224 million for housing for people with AIDS, and $2.436 million for emergency shelters.
Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to file an application with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), as required by Section 104 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383), as amended, including all understandings and assurances contained therein; and designating the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Housing and Community Development (Housing Director) as the authorized representatives of the City to act in connection with the application, to provide such additional information as may be required, and to accept the grant under certain terms and conditions; and, further, authorizing the Housing Director to file an application, including all understandings and assurances therein, with HUD to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program under Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-625), and to take any and all other action ne...
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia officials to apply for federal and state funding for housing and community development, including up to $71.676 million in Community Development Block Grants, $16.325 million through the HOME program, $6.224 million for housing for people with AIDS, and $2.436 million for emergency shelters.
Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to file an application with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), as required by Section 104 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383), as amended, including all understandings and assurances contained therein; and designating the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Housing and Community Development (Housing Director) as the authorized representatives of the City to act in connection with the application, to provide such additional information as may be required, and to accept the grant under certain terms and conditions; and, further, authorizing the Housing Director to file an application, including all understandings and assurances therein, with HUD to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program under Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-625), and to take any and all other action ne...
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for R-2 and R-3 residential districts, including which residential and nonresidential uses are allowed and which require approval from the Board of Adjustment.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-200 entitled "Residential Districts" by amending Section 14-203 entitled "R-2" Residential District, and by amending Section 14-204 entitled "R-3" Residential District, and by making certain technical amendments, under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for R-2 and R-3 residential districts, including which residential and nonresidential uses are allowed and which require approval from the Board of Adjustment.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-200 entitled "Residential Districts" by amending Section 14-203 entitled "R-2" Residential District, and by amending Section 14-204 entitled "R-3" Residential District, and by making certain technical amendments, 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 bill declares it desirable for The Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia to issue up to $35 million in revenue bonds to help finance a Community College of Philadelphia Business and Industry/Technology Center.
Declaring that it is desirable for the health, safety and welfare of the people of the City of Philadelphia served by the Community College of Philadelphia for The Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia to provide certain financial assistance to the Community College of Philadelphia for the undertaking of a project involving the acquisition, development and construction of an approximately 97,600 gross square-foot Business and Industry/Technology Center for use by the Community College of Philadelphia.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill declares it desirable for The Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia to issue up to $35 million in revenue bonds to help finance a Community College of Philadelphia Business and Industry/Technology Center.
Declaring that it is desirable for the health, safety and welfare of the people of the City of Philadelphia served by the Community College of Philadelphia for The Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia to provide certain financial assistance to the Community College of Philadelphia for the undertaking of a project involving the acquisition, development and construction of an approximately 97,600 gross square-foot Business and Industry/Technology Center for use by the Community College of Philadelphia.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.