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 April 28, 2005 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 23 actions from April 28, 2005
The enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s zoning code section on Yorktown Special District Controls by changing the district-boundary language.
Amending Section 14-1629 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Yorktown Special District Controls," by specifically amending Section 14-1629(3) entitled "District Boundaries"; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to apply for up to $500,000 in state funding to help renovate and expand the Roxborough YMCA facility.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an amount not to exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) to assist in the renovation and expansion of the Roxborough YMCA facility; and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill amends Philadelphia Code Chapter 10-1800, concerning vicarious liability for student conduct, to include the Eighth Councilmanic District in the definition of an Educational Housing District.
Amending Chapter 10-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Vicarious Liability for Student Conduct," by amending the definitions of Educational Housing District to include the Eighth Councilmanic District.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of a City parking lot on West Westmoreland Street, between Mascher and Howard Streets, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for a nominal payment.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed conveying, for nominal consideration, fee simple title to a certain parking lot approximately 130 feet in depth along the southern side of West Westmoreland Street between Mascher Street and Howard Street, with the improvements thereon, for further conveyance at fair market value.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain land within an area bounded by Bridge Street, Tacony Street, a line 245 feet north of Sanger Street, the Delaware River, and Frankford Creek.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Bridge Street, Tacony Street, a line 245 feet north of Sanger Street, the Delaware River and the Frankford Creek.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer City-owned land and buildings at 2227–2251 Island Avenue and 7280–7282 Saybrook Avenue to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for a nominal amount.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed conveying, for nominal consideration, fee simple title to certain tracts of City-owned land located at 2227-2251 Island Avenue and 7280-7282 Saybrook Avenue, with the buildings and improvements thereon, for further conveyance at fair market value.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia to lease an approximately 21.8-acre parcel from Tinicum Township in Delaware County next to Philadelphia International Airport.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, acting on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into a lease agreement with Tinicum Township, Delaware County, for the lease from Tinicum Township of an approximately 21.8 acre parcel of land adjacent to Philadelphia International Airport which is currently intended for use as a safety area at the end of a runway, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted amendment extended the expiration date of an ordinance that prohibited demolishing buildings or other structures in the area between Locust Street, Fifth Street, Washington Street, and the Delaware River.
Amending Bill No. 040369, which became law June 21, 2004, entitled "An Ordinance amending Chapter 14-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new section prohibiting the demolition of buildings or other structures located within the area bounded on the north by the south side of Locust Street, on the west by the east side of Fifth Street, on the south by the north side of Washington street, and on the east by the Delaware River, and providing that such prohibition shall expire after a specified period of time, all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the expiration date of the ordinance.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted amendment extended the expiration date of an ordinance that prohibited demolishing buildings or other structures in the area between Locust Street, Fifth Street, Washington Street, and the Delaware River.
Amending Bill No. 040369, which became law June 21, 2004, entitled "An Ordinance amending Chapter 14-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new section prohibiting the demolition of buildings or other structures located within the area bounded on the north by the south side of Locust Street, on the west by the east side of Fifth Street, on the south by the north side of Washington street, and on the east by the Delaware River, and providing that such prohibition shall expire after a specified period of time, all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the expiration date of the ordinance.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution approved the Mayor’s revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2006 through 2010, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2005.
Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2006 through 2010, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2005, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s School Tax Authorization provisions to allow the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to impose a tax on people or businesses using or occupying real estate in the district for commercial or industrial activities.
Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1806, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s school tax authorization rules.
Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1804, entitled "Authorization of Net Income Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on net income from real property and tangible and intangible personal property of residents of the School District of Philadelphia; 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 enacted bill amended Philadelphia Code to authorize the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to impose an annual tax on real estate in the city for 2006 and subsequent years.
Amending Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia; 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 enacted ordinance adopts Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2006 and appropriates money from the General Fund and other funds to City departments, boards, commissions, courts, and related programs.
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2006.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2006 Capital Budget, totaling $1,768,949,000.
To adopt a Fiscal 2006 Capital Budget.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill adopts Philadelphia’s Capital Program for Fiscal Years 2006 through 2011.
To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2006-2011 inclusive.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed resolution proposed amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to require City Council approval before changes to Water Department rates and charges for water and sewage disposal services could take effect.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter regarding City Council approval of rates and charges fixed by the Water Department for supplying water and sewage disposal services, and providing for the submission of the amendments to the electors of Philadelphia.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold hearings about the increase in rental properties in certain parts of Northeast Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold hearings on the alarming increase in rental properties in certain sections of Northeast Philadelphia and to also explore the possibility of creating a Rental Housing Unit within the Department of Licenses and Inspections to ensure that all proper permits and licenses are being obtained by these owners.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.