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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Council actions
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the May 16, 2002 meeting.
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Showing 73-90 of 105 actions from May 16, 2002
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to arrange and contract for paving specified sections of Douglas, Natrona, Thirty-second, Napa, Thirty-first, Corlies, Thirtieth, Hollywood, Fernon, Morris, Moore, and Mifflin Streets.
Authorizing the paving of Douglas street, Natrona street, Thirty-second street, Napa street, Thirty-first street, Corlies street, Thirtieth street, Hollywood street, Fernon street, Morris street, Moore street and Mifflin street, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance declares that Philadelphia’s Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority may issue up to $240 million in revenue bonds to help fund renovation, expansion, equipment, land, planning, and related costs for facilities operated by The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, The Children’s Hospital Foundation, and The Children’s Seashore House.
Declaring that it is desirable for the health, safety and welfare of the people in the area served by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, The Children's Hospital Foundation and The Children's Seashore House of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Inc. for The Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia to participate with such institutions in certain renovation, improvement and expansion projects to such institutions buildings and facilities primarily at their campus located at Thirty-fourth street and Civic Center boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance declares that Philadelphia’s Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority may issue up to $240 million in revenue bonds to help fund renovation, expansion, equipment, land, planning, and related costs for facilities operated by The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, The Children’s Hospital Foundation, and The Children’s Seashore House.
Declaring that it is desirable for the health, safety and welfare of the people in the area served by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, The Children's Hospital Foundation and The Children's Seashore House of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Inc. for The Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia to participate with such institutions in certain renovation, improvement and expansion projects to such institutions buildings and facilities primarily at their campus located at Thirty-fourth street and Civic Center boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City street plan in the area bounded by New Hope Street, 29th Street, Tasker Street, and Vare Avenue.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 24-S and 25-S within an area bounded by New Hope street, Twenty-ninth street, Tasker street and Vare avenue, by striking from the City Plan and vacating Morris street from a point approximately four hundred ninety-six (496) feet east of Vare avenue to Thirty-first street, Morris street from Thirty-first street to a point approximately three hundred eighty-eight (388) feet west of Twenty-ninth street, and Thirty-first street from Morris street to Mifflin street; by placing on the City Plan Douglas street, Natrona street, Thirty-second street, Napa street, Thirty-first street, Corlies street, Thirtieth street, Hollywood street, Fernon street, Morris street, Moore street and Mifflin street; by revising the lines and grades of portions of, Thirtieth street and Mifflin street, and by striking from the City Plan and abandoning a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes and sewer purposes, lying within the lines of ...
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City street plan in the area bounded by New Hope Street, 29th Street, Tasker Street, and Vare Avenue.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 24-S and 25-S within an area bounded by New Hope street, Twenty-ninth street, Tasker street and Vare avenue, by striking from the City Plan and vacating Morris street from a point approximately four hundred ninety-six (496) feet east of Vare avenue to Thirty-first street, Morris street from Thirty-first street to a point approximately three hundred eighty-eight (388) feet west of Twenty-ninth street, and Thirty-first street from Morris street to Mifflin street; by placing on the City Plan Douglas street, Natrona street, Thirty-second street, Napa street, Thirty-first street, Corlies street, Thirtieth street, Hollywood street, Fernon street, Morris street, Moore street and Mifflin street; by revising the lines and grades of portions of, Thirtieth street and Mifflin street, and by striking from the City Plan and abandoning a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes and sewer purposes, lying within the lines of ...
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorized the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to apply for up to $40.5 million in Pennsylvania Capital Redevelopment Assistance grants for six projects: a Northeast Community Center, the Please Touch Museum, the Universal Commercial Center, University of Pennsylvania medical and veterinary facilities, and improvements to the 60th Street Commercial Corridor.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Capital Redevelopment Assistance Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed Forty Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($40,500,000) to assist in the development of the Northeast Community Center, Please Touch Museum, Universal Commercial Center, University of Pennsylvania Cancer Treatment Center, University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School, and the Sixtieth Street Commercial Corridor.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorized the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to apply for up to $40.5 million in Pennsylvania Capital Redevelopment Assistance grants for six projects: a Northeast Community Center, the Please Touch Museum, the Universal Commercial Center, University of Pennsylvania medical and veterinary facilities, and improvements to the 60th Street Commercial Corridor.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Capital Redevelopment Assistance Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed Forty Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($40,500,000) to assist in the development of the Northeast Community Center, Please Touch Museum, Universal Commercial Center, University of Pennsylvania Cancer Treatment Center, University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School, and the Sixtieth Street Commercial Corridor.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have gradually reduced Philadelphia’s wage and net profits tax rates for low-income residents and nonresidents who qualified for a full or partial refund or forgiveness of state income taxes based on poverty income.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by decreasing in stages the rates of the tax imposed upon certain low income persons, 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 lapsed bill would have gradually reduced Philadelphia’s wage and net profits tax rates for low-income residents and nonresidents who qualified for a full or partial refund or forgiveness of state income taxes based on poverty income.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by decreasing in stages the rates of the tax imposed upon certain low income persons, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have gradually reduced Philadelphia’s wage and net profits tax rates for low-income residents and nonresidents who qualified for a full or partial refund or forgiveness of state income taxes based on poverty income.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by decreasing in stages the rates of the tax imposed upon certain low income persons, all 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.
The adopted resolution proposes amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create a 15-member Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission and a 23-member advisory committee, with appointments made by city officials and specified civic, business, labor, and community organizations.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of a Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution proposes amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create a 15-member Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission and a 23-member advisory committee, with appointments made by city officials and specified civic, business, labor, and community organizations.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of a Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT END OF CALENDAR
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s rules for the Community Reinvestment Commission.
Amending Chapter 21-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Advancement of Economic Opportunities," by amending Section 21-802 by adding subsection on Targeted Investments in Women's Business Development Finance.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s rules for the Community Reinvestment Commission.
Amending Chapter 21-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Advancement of Economic Opportunities," by amending Section 21-802 by adding subsection on Targeted Investments in Women's Business Development Finance.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s rules for the Community Reinvestment Commission.
Amending Chapter 21-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Advancement of Economic Opportunities," by amending Section 21-802 by adding subsection on Targeted Investments in Women's Business Development Finance.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure provided for Philadelphia voters to consider a proposed amendment to the City’s Home Rule Charter on November 5, 2002.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation, appointment, powers and duties of an independent Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure provided for Philadelphia voters to consider a proposed amendment to the City’s Home Rule Charter on November 5, 2002.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation, appointment, powers and duties of an independent Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure provided for Philadelphia voters to consider a proposed amendment to the City’s Home Rule Charter on November 5, 2002.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation, appointment, powers and duties of an independent Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.