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
Unanimous actions actions from the September 15, 2005 meeting.
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The adopted resolution welcomed the “Bring Them Home Now Tour” to Philadelphia from September 15 through 17, 2005, and expressed support for military members, veterans, and families affected by the Iraq war.
Welcoming the "Bring Them Home Now Tour to Philadelphia."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution is recorded with a status of adopted.
Setting forth the procedure that will govern Council's approval or disapproval of requests for approval of permits to sell malt or brewed beverages for consumption off premises in Philadelphia.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced (By Request) and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution asks the Mayor to return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 050362, entitled "An Ordinance 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," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted, this resolution recognizes and celebrates the 85th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in 1920.
Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating The 85th Anniversary Of A Great American Milestone - In 1920, The 19th Amendment To The U.S. Constitution Was Passed Giving Women The Right to Vote.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes, honors, and celebrates Fairmount Park for its contributions to Philadelphia’s quality of life and beauty on the occasion of its 150th anniversary in 2005.
Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating Fairmount Park - For Its Invaluable Contributions To The Lifestyle And Beauty Of The City Of Philadelphia - On The Occasion Of It's 150th Anniversary: 2005.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a Redevelopment Authority contract for redeveloping two parcels in the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area near Eighth and Ninth streets and Vine and Race streets.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 4 designated as Parcel Nos. 13A & 13B and being the area generally located at the southwest corner of Ninth street and Vine street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 9th Street Associates, L.P. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.