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 October 17, 2002 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 73 actions from October 17, 2002
This communication transmits a proposed bill that would amend the Philadelphia Code section on fees charged by the Commissioner of Records.
Transmitting a bill amending Section 10-1001 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fees of Commissioner of Records," by providing for new recording fees, under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a bill that would authorize the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) to purchase a tract of land at the southeast corner of 50th Street and Parkside Avenue for no more than $70,000.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to purchase a certain tract of land situate at the southeast corner of Fiftieth street and Parkside avenue, for a consideration not to exceed seventy thousand dollars ($70,000.00), under and subject to the terms and conditions of the Philadelphia Industrial and Commercial Development Agreement between the City, PAID, and Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC), accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of Commerce.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 020411, which was passed by Council on October 3, 2002, was signed by the Mayor on October 15, 2002.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication reports that Mayor John F.
October 16, 2002 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBER OF CITY COUINCIL OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning herewith, unsigned, Bills 020482 and 020484. Council passed these bills at it session on October 2, 2002. These measures would make changes and additions to the Philadelphia Code regarding Educational Housing Districts. The original legislation creating the regulations for Eductional Housing Districts was passed by City Council last spring - the legislation outlined various requirements and prohibitions relating to students living within established "Educational Housing Districts," and placed additional burdens on the universities where those students reside. The Administration opposed the original legislation, objecting to its vicarious liability for colleges and universities, and emphasizing that if the legislation were to become law, it would stifle thei mportant efforts made by the City, in partnership with members of the business community and representatives from local unive...
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted resolution endorses the National League of Cities’ Hometown Security Day on October 22, 2002, highlighting the role of cities and local first responders in homeland security.
Endorsing the National League of Cities' Hometown Security Day and urging the Congress and the President to act on homeland security funding.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted resolution endorses the National League of Cities’ Hometown Security Day on October 22, 2002, highlighting the role of cities and local first responders in homeland security.
Endorsing the National League of Cities' Hometown Security Day and urging the Congress and the President to act on homeland security funding.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted resolution endorses the National League of Cities’ Hometown Security Day on October 22, 2002, highlighting the role of cities and local first responders in homeland security.
Endorsing the National League of Cities' Hometown Security Day and urging the Congress and the President to act on homeland security funding.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution asks the Pennsylvania General Assembly to authorize Philadelphia City Council to limit increases in property assessments for 2002 and 2003 to between 4% and 10%, with the exact limit set by Council.
Requesting the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enact legislation to provide that the Board of Revision of Taxes ("BRT") shall not certify any assessments of real property for calendar year 2002 or calendar year 2003 that exceed the prior year's assessment for any particular property by such percentage amount as Council shall ordain, provided that such maximum percentage increase shall be no less than (4%) and no greater than ten percent (10%), and to provide that Council may also ordain that such maximum percentage increase in assessments shall only apply if a property is owned by the same person who owned the property at the time of the prior year's tax levy, all pending action to reform the assessment process in Philadelphia.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution asks the Pennsylvania General Assembly to authorize Philadelphia City Council to limit increases in property assessments for 2002 and 2003 to between 4% and 10%, with the exact limit set by Council.
Requesting the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enact legislation to provide that the Board of Revision of Taxes ("BRT") shall not certify any assessments of real property for calendar year 2002 or calendar year 2003 that exceed the prior year's assessment for any particular property by such percentage amount as Council shall ordain, provided that such maximum percentage increase shall be no less than (4%) and no greater than ten percent (10%), and to provide that Council may also ordain that such maximum percentage increase in assessments shall only apply if a property is owned by the same person who owned the property at the time of the prior year's tax levy, all pending action to reform the assessment process in Philadelphia.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of certain City-owned vacant properties in Philadelphia to the Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Eleventh, Twelfth, Thirteenth, Seventeenth, Twenty-second and Fifty-ninth Wards, of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of certain City-owned vacant properties in Philadelphia to the Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Eleventh, Twelfth, Thirteenth, Seventeenth, Twenty-second and Fifty-ninth Wards, of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of certain City-owned vacant properties in Philadelphia to the Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Eleventh, Twelfth, Thirteenth, Seventeenth, Twenty-second and Fifty-ninth Wards, of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Law and Government to hold public hearings on whether aggressive panhandling has changed in its nature, extent, or frequency in recent years.
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Law and Government to hold public hearings addressing whether aggressive panhandling has changed in nature, degree, or frequency in recent years with consideration of whether a change in the provision of social services is required.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Law and Government to hold public hearings on whether aggressive panhandling has changed in its nature, extent, or frequency in recent years.
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Law and Government to hold public hearings addressing whether aggressive panhandling has changed in nature, degree, or frequency in recent years with consideration of whether a change in the provision of social services is required.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution is recorded with a status of adopted.
Authorizing the City Council Committees on Law and Government and Licenses and Inspections to investigate the reasons why Philadelphia does not permit the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or other plastic pipe for underground sewer connections from buildings to the public sewer and to explore how allowing the use of more modern and cost efficient plumbing materials could reduce the cost of constructing new housing and encourage new housing development in the City.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Legislative Oversight Committee to hold a public hearing on reported increases in aggressive panhandling in Philadelphia.
Calling for a Public Hearing before the Legislative Oversight Committee on aggressive panhandling in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Legislative Oversight Committee to hold a public hearing on reported increases in aggressive panhandling in Philadelphia.
Calling for a Public Hearing before the Legislative Oversight Committee on aggressive panhandling in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirtieth, Thirty-sixth and Fortieth Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.