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 February 22, 2007 meeting.
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This adopted resolution also names Diamond Street between 16th Street and 19th Street “Father Paul Washington Avenue.” The resolution honors Father Paul Washington, a Philadelphia religious and community leader associated with the Church of the Advocate and community housing work.
Also naming Diamond Street from 16th Street through 19th Street "Father Paul Washington Avenue."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution also names Broad Street from Diamond Street to York Street “Georgie Woods Blvd.” It honors Georgie Woods, a Philadelphia radio broadcaster known for promoting emerging artists and supporting civil rights activities.
Also naming Broad Street from Diamond Street to York Street "Georgie Woods Blvd."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution calls on the Philadelphia Department of Health to study the health effects of mercury use, including exposure associated with dental amalgam fillings.
Calling on the Department of Health to study and consider local municipality legislation to minimize health effects from the use of mercury.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring, recognizing, and memorializing Barbara Gittings for her role in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender civil rights movement.
Honoring, recognizing and memorializing Barbara Gittings, the "Mother of the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transsexual Civil Rights Movement."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution proposes adding a section to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter stating that Philadelphia voters urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny Philadelphia Gas Works’ 2006 request for a base rate increase.
Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny the Philadelphia Gas Works' 2006 Request for a Base Rate Increase.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have approved the Mayor’s revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2008 through 2012, including proposed changes for fiscal year 2007.
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 2008 through 2012, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2007, 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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution amended Philadelphia City Council’s rules to create a standing Committee on the Environment.
Amending the Rules of Council to create a standing Committee on the Environment.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution calls on Philadelphia’s major television broadcast stations to voluntarily provide free or discounted advertising time to candidates for mayor.
Calling on Philadelphia's major television broadcast stations to voluntarily offer either free or reduced rate advertising slots to Philadelphia mayoral candidates to reduce the impact of money on campaigns.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to apply for up to $7.5 million in state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funds for the development of the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Central Library expansion at 1901 Vine Street.
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 aggregate amount not to exceed Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($7,500,000) to assist in the development of the Free Library of Philadelphia; and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have authorized two $325,000 transfers for Fiscal Year 2007: one within the General Fund to the City Council and one within the Grants Revenue Fund to the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the General Fund and within the Grants Revenue Fund, from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, all to enable additional funding for the Adult Probation and Parole Department of the First Judicial District.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorized the City’s Finance Director to transfer $71.5 million for Fiscal Year 2007 from the General Fund and Grants Revenue Fund into General Fund accounts.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized the Director of Finance to transfer $986,000 within the Aviation Fund for Fiscal Year 2007.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the Aviation Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized the Finance Director to transfer $3.6 million in Fiscal Year 2007 appropriations within the Housing Trust Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the Housing Trust Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s School Tax Authorization Code.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s tax code to authorize the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to impose an annual tax on real estate in the city for school district purposes.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to vote on May 15, 2007, on a proposed Home Rule Charter amendment stating that city residents urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny Philadelphia Gas Works’ 2006 request for a base rate increase.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny the Philadelphia Gas Works' 2006 Request for a Base Rate Increase; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance adopted Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2008, beginning July 1, 2007.
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2008.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2008 Capital Budget, totaling $2,135,520,000, for capital projects during July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008.
To adopt a Fiscal 2008 Capital Budget.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.