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 March 27, 2003 meeting.
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This adopted resolution proposes a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment stating that health care is an essential safeguard of human life and dignity.
Proposing an amendment to Section 5-300 of the City Charter, relating to the functions of the Department of Health, by adding a new subsection (f) declaring that health care is an essential safeguard of human life and dignity, and that there is an obligation for the City of Philadelphia to ensure that every resident is able to realize this fundamental right, and requiring the Department to prepare a plan for universal health care coverage that permits everyone in the City of Philadelphia to obtain decent health care on a regular basis.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill is recorded with a status of enacted.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad street, Cecil B. Moore avenue, Fifteenth street and Oxford street.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill is recorded with a status of enacted.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Clearfield street, Trenton avenue, Westmoreland street and Richmond street.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s real estate tax code by setting the tax rate for tax year 2004 based on the citywide taxable assessed value certified by the Board of Revision of Taxes.
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by specifying a rate for tax year 2004 that is dependent on total taxable assessed values certified by the Board of Revision of Taxes, and by restating the rates of taxation in tabular form; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s school tax authorization rules by setting the 2004 real estate tax rate using citywide taxable property assessments and a target revenue amount.
Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by specifying a rate for tax year 2004 that is dependent on total taxable assessed values certified by the Board of Revision of Taxes; by restating the rates of taxation in tabular form; and by further authorizing the Board of Education to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have limited increases in Philadelphia School District real estate taxes for tax year 2004 when a property’s assessed value rose, generally using a 110% limit based on the prior assessment, with certain increases for new construction or improvements allowed.
Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by providing that for tax year 2004, real estate taxes imposed by the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia on a property shall not increase by more than a specified percentage as the result of an increase in the assessed value of the property as returned by the Board of Revision of Taxes; by restating the rates of taxation in tabular form; and by further authorizing the Board of Education to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have limited the increase in taxable assessed value used to calculate a property's 2004 Philadelphia real estate taxes to 110% of its 2002 assessed value, plus increases tied solely to new construction or improvements, or the property's 2003 assessed value if lower.
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by providing that for tax year 2004, real estate taxes levied under that Chapter shall not increase by more than a specified percentage as the result of an increase in the assessed value of the property as returned by the Board of Revision of Taxes, and by restating the rates of taxation in tabular form; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s wage and net profits tax by reducing tax rates for city residents and nonresidents who earn wages or business income in Philadelphia.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by decreasing the rates of the tax, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have limited annual increases in Philadelphia School District real estate taxes caused by higher property assessments, generally capping taxable assessed-value increases at 10 percent.
Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by providing that real estate taxes imposed by the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia on a property shall not increase in any one year by more than a specified percentage as the result of an increase in the assessed value of the property as returned by the Board of Revision of Taxes; by providing that if the growth in the total assessed value of all real estate in the City exceeds a specified percentage in any year, then the rate of the real estate tax imposed by the Board of Education will be reduced proportionately; by restating the rates of taxation in tabular form; and by further authorizing the Board of Education to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have limited a property's taxable assessed value for real-estate taxes to no more than 110% of the prior year's taxable assessed value, except for increases tied to new construction or improvements.
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by providing that real estate taxes levied under that Chapter shall not increase in any one year by more than a specified percentage as the result of an increase in the assessed value of the property as returned by the Board of Revision of Taxes; by providing that if the growth in the total assessed value of all real estate in the City exceeds a specified percentage in any year, then the rate of the real estate tax will be reduced proportionately; and by restating the rates of taxation in tabular form; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill provided for a November 4, 2003, special election on a proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Section 5-300 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, by adding a new subsection (f), as approved by Resolution of the City Council, requiring the Health Department to prepare a plan for universal health care coverage that permits everyone in the City of Philadelphia to obtain decent health care on a regular basis; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the City to remove from City Plan No.
Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 97 and abandoning of a portion of a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes lying within the lines of former Jessup street, 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 measure repeals and replaces Chapter 17-500 to establish participation goals for disadvantaged-owned businesses in City contracts.
Repealing Chapter 17-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Goals for the Participation of Minority, Female and Disabled Owned Businesses in City Contracts," and enacting a new Chapter 17-500 of The Philadelphia Code to establish City Contract participation goals for Disadvantaged Owned Business Enterprises, which are businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and which presumptively include businesses owned by women, minorities and the disabled.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure repeals and replaces Chapter 17-500 to establish participation goals for disadvantaged-owned businesses in City contracts.
Repealing Chapter 17-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Goals for the Participation of Minority, Female and Disabled Owned Businesses in City Contracts," and enacting a new Chapter 17-500 of The Philadelphia Code to establish City Contract participation goals for Disadvantaged Owned Business Enterprises, which are businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and which presumptively include businesses owned by women, minorities and the disabled.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure repeals and replaces Chapter 17-500 to establish participation goals for disadvantaged-owned businesses in City contracts.
Repealing Chapter 17-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Goals for the Participation of Minority, Female and Disabled Owned Businesses in City Contracts," and enacting a new Chapter 17-500 of The Philadelphia Code to establish City Contract participation goals for Disadvantaged Owned Business Enterprises, which are businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and which presumptively include businesses owned by women, minorities and the disabled.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure repeals and replaces Chapter 17-500 to establish participation goals for disadvantaged-owned businesses in City contracts.
Repealing Chapter 17-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Goals for the Participation of Minority, Female and Disabled Owned Businesses in City Contracts," and enacting a new Chapter 17-500 of The Philadelphia Code to establish City Contract participation goals for Disadvantaged Owned Business Enterprises, which are businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and which presumptively include businesses owned by women, minorities and the disabled.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure repeals and replaces Chapter 17-500 to establish participation goals for disadvantaged-owned businesses in City contracts.
Repealing Chapter 17-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Goals for the Participation of Minority, Female and Disabled Owned Businesses in City Contracts," and enacting a new Chapter 17-500 of The Philadelphia Code to establish City Contract participation goals for Disadvantaged Owned Business Enterprises, which are businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and which presumptively include businesses owned by women, minorities and the disabled.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Law and Government to hold hearings about the Philadelphia Housing Authority and four union locals’ failure to negotiate new contracts after their agreements expired on March 31, 2002.
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Law and Government to hold hearings to investigate the failure of the Philadelphia Housing Authority and four union locals: AFSCME District Council 47 Locals 2186 and 2187, AFSCME District Council 33 Local 934, and Fraternal Order of Housing Police, to negotiate new contracts and authorizing the Chairperson of the Committee in furtherance of such investigation to issue subpoenas or other process as the Chairperson deems necessary or appropriate to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents to the full extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.