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 September 15, 2005 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 25 actions from September 15, 2005
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to remove Perth Street from the City Plan and vacate it between Jefferson and Oxford Streets, while widening Franklin Street by 44 feet on its west side between the same streets.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 119 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Perth Street and widening Franklin Street, both from Jefferson Street to Oxford Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill expands the Passyunk Avenue Special District Controls to cover all commercially zoned properties fronting Passyunk Avenue between Washington Avenue and Twenty-fifth Street, as well as all properties in the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District.
Amending Section 14-1621 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Passyunk Avenue Special District Controls," by expanding the District boundaries to include properties located in the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District, all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance revises Philadelphia’s rules for noise and excessive vibration, including limits for residential and nonresidential properties, protected facilities, concerts and stadiums, animal sounds, public spaces, public transportation, sirens, and construction.
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," including by amending Chapter 10-400 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Noise and Excessive Vibration," by amending definitions; establishing new rules regarding prohibited conduct; providing enforcement authority to City departments; making technical changes and changes to related provisions; and superseding certain Health Department regulations; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill creates Philadelphia rules for residential mold inspections.
Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Chapter 6-900, relating to mold inspections; providing for licensing of residential mold inspectors; and requiring buyers of residential properties to have a licensed mold inspector conduct a comprehensive mold inspection if a home inspection identifies mold or water intrusion; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s rules for city fund deposits to authorize the City Treasurer to deposit City funds in Advance Bank.
Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Advance Bank, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill amends the Philadelphia Code to authorize the City Treasurer to deposit City funds in Bank of America, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Bank of America, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted law requires banks and other institutions authorized to hold City deposits to annually certify compliance with Section 17-104 of the Philadelphia Code and submit a long-term plan to address disparities in their lending and investment activities.
Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by requiring any City Depository authorized to accept City deposits under Section 19-201 of The Philadelphia Code to annually certify compliance with Section 17-104 and to provide the City with a long term strategic plan to address disparities in its lending and investment activities.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes Philadelphia City Council’s process for reviewing applications for permits to sell beer for takeout, including a $300 application fee, public posting of the premises, and a 45-day deadline for Council action.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter setting forth rules and regulations governing Council's consideration of requests for approval of permits to sell malt or brewed beverages for consumption off premises in Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s Wage and Net Profits Tax to exclude certain compensation from taxable income.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by excluding from tax any compensation paid to active duty military personnel, or to members of the National Guard who are called to active duty; all under certain terms and conditions.
Re-Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure provides a Philadelphia real estate tax credit for National Guard and reserve members called to active duty outside Pennsylvania.
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by providing for a tax credit against real estate taxes for a member of the National Guard or a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States who is called to active duty outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance approves the third amendment to the redevelopment and urban renewal plans for the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the third amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Lancaster Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Pennsgrove Street, 42nd Street, Westminster Avenue, Holly Street, Aspen Street, 40th Street, Haverford Avenue, 44th Street, Fairmount Avenue and 47th Street, including the third amendment to the urban renewal plan and the first amended relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately three hundred seventy four (374) properties for residential and related uses, the additional land acquisition of approximately three (3) properties for commercial and related uses, the expansion of the eastern border from Forty-second street to Fortieth street between Haverford avenue and Aspen street and from Forty-second street to North Holly street between Aspen street and Westminster avenue; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnat...
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance approves the third amendment to the redevelopment and urban renewal plans for the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the third amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Lancaster Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Pennsgrove Street, 42nd Street, Westminster Avenue, Holly Street, Aspen Street, 40th Street, Haverford Avenue, 44th Street, Fairmount Avenue and 47th Street, including the third amendment to the urban renewal plan and the first amended relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately three hundred seventy four (374) properties for residential and related uses, the additional land acquisition of approximately three (3) properties for commercial and related uses, the expansion of the eastern border from Forty-second street to Fortieth street between Haverford avenue and Aspen street and from Forty-second street to North Holly street between Aspen street and Westminster avenue; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnat...
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within the boundaries of Bluegrass Road, Grant Avenue, Ashton Road, and Willits Road.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Bluegrass Road, Grant Avenue, Ashton Road and Willits Road.
REPORTED FAVORABLY
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within the boundaries of Bluegrass Road, Grant Avenue, Ashton Road, and Willits Road.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Bluegrass Road, Grant Avenue, Ashton Road and Willits Road.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within the boundaries of Bluegrass Road, Grant Avenue, Ashton Road, and Willits Road.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Bluegrass Road, Grant Avenue, Ashton Road and Willits Road.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The lapsed bill would have authorized Brandywine Realty Trust and its successors to install and maintain an underground electrical conduit, lighting bollards, planters, decorative lights, fencing, and a “Cira Center” marker along the north footway of Arch Street between 29th and 30th Streets.
Authorizing Brandywine Realty Trust, 401 Plymouth Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462, its successors and assigns, to install, construct, own and maintain underground electrical service conduit, lighting bollards, and other facilities on, under and along the north footway of Arch Street, between 29th Street and 30th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The lapsed bill would have authorized Brandywine Realty Trust and its successors to install and maintain an underground electrical conduit, lighting bollards, planters, decorative lights, fencing, and a “Cira Center” marker along the north footway of Arch Street between 29th and 30th Streets.
Authorizing Brandywine Realty Trust, 401 Plymouth Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462, its successors and assigns, to install, construct, own and maintain underground electrical service conduit, lighting bollards, and other facilities on, under and along the north footway of Arch Street, between 29th Street and 30th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed resolution proposed amending Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to transfer the Fairmount Park Commission’s powers and duties to the Department of Recreation, which would be renamed the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the transfer of the powers and duties of the Fairmount Park Commission to the Department of Recreation (to be renamed the "Department of Parks and Recreation") and reconstituting the Fairmount Park Commission as the Commission on Parks and Recreation, with new powers and duties, and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.