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
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the May 10, 2007 meeting.
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Showing 73-90 of 100 actions from May 10, 2007
This lapsed bill would have prohibited licensed gaming facilities within 1,500 feet of residentially zoned areas, institutional development districts, religious sites, homes and apartment buildings, the Convention/Civic Center, schools, public playgrounds, swimming pools, parks, and libraries.
Amending Chapter 14-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Section, entitled "Prohibited Locations for Licensed Gaming Facilities," all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance increases the annual license fee for each tow truck used in a towing business from $50 to $75.
Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, related to "Towing," by increasing the fees charged for the licensure of tow trucks involved in towing operation; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance increases the annual license fee for each tow truck used in a towing business from $50 to $75.
Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, related to "Towing," by increasing the fees charged for the licensure of tow trucks involved in towing operation; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City Plan in an area bounded by Willow Grove Avenue, Towanda Street, Springfield Avenue, and the former Huron Street.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 149 within an area bounded by Willow Grove Avenue, Towanda Street, Springfield Avenue and a 50' right-of-way for gas main purposes which lies within the bed of former Huron Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City Plan in an area bounded by Willow Grove Avenue, Towanda Street, Springfield Avenue, and the former Huron Street.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 149 within an area bounded by Willow Grove Avenue, Towanda Street, Springfield Avenue and a 50' right-of-way for gas main purposes which lies within the bed of former Huron Street, 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 $400,000 in state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funding for Diversified Community Services.
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 Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) to assist in the development of the Diversified Community Services Project; 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 enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to apply for up to $400,000 in state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funding for Diversified Community Services.
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 Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) to assist in the development of the Diversified Community Services Project; 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 ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s housing and commerce officials to apply for federal and state funding for community development, affordable housing, emergency shelters, housing for people with AIDS, and blight prevention.
Authorizing the Secretary of Housing or his designee (Secretary of Housing), on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) program; and for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant; and with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Secretary of Housing and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s housing and commerce officials to apply for federal and state funding for community development, affordable housing, emergency shelters, housing for people with AIDS, and blight prevention.
Authorizing the Secretary of Housing or his designee (Secretary of Housing), on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) program; and for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant; and with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Secretary of Housing and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants, all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain properties in an area bounded by Burholme Avenue, Napfle Avenue, Hartel Avenue, Hasbrook Avenue, Central Avenue, and Shelmire Avenue (Extended).
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Burholme Avenue, Napfle Avenue, Burholme Avenue, Hartel Avenue, Hasbrook Avenue, Central Avenue and Shelmire Avenue (Extended).
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain properties in an area bounded by Burholme Avenue, Napfle Avenue, Hartel Avenue, Hasbrook Avenue, Central Avenue, and Shelmire Avenue (Extended).
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Burholme Avenue, Napfle Avenue, Burholme Avenue, Hartel Avenue, Hasbrook Avenue, Central Avenue and Shelmire Avenue (Extended).
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s contractor rules to require building service employees—such as cleaners, guards, janitors, maintenance workers, and groundskeepers—to receive prevailing wages and working conditions for covered City work.
Amending Section 17-107 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contractors: Labor-Management Relationships," to require that building service employees, performing labor under certain building service contract, receive the prevailing wage and prevailing working conditions, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed proposal would have required tour guides who were paid to lead tours on Philadelphia public rights-of-way to obtain a city certificate.
Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by adding a new section providing for the certification of tour guides; establishing requirements for such certification; and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed proposal would have required tour guides who were paid to lead tours on Philadelphia public rights-of-way to obtain a city certificate.
Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by adding a new section providing for the certification of tour guides; establishing requirements for such certification; and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed proposal would have required tour guides who were paid to lead tours on Philadelphia public rights-of-way to obtain a city certificate.
Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by adding a new section providing for the certification of tour guides; establishing requirements for such certification; and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance updates Philadelphia’s airport revenue bond rules to match new or amended use-and-lease agreements with scheduled airlines.
Constituting the Seventh Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Use and Lease Agreements, if any, with the Scheduled Airlines to provide for the use of the alternate definition of "Project Revenues" under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Use and Lease Agreements, if any, with the Scheduled Airlines to provide for the alternate definition of "Operating Expenses" under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; amending the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance to make changes therein to conform to the new Airline-Airport Use and Lease Agreements, if any; electing under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance to provide for the use of the alternate definition of "Project Revenues"; electing under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance to provide for the use of the alternate definiti...
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance updates Philadelphia’s airport revenue bond rules to match new or amended use-and-lease agreements with scheduled airlines.
Constituting the Seventh Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Use and Lease Agreements, if any, with the Scheduled Airlines to provide for the use of the alternate definition of "Project Revenues" under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Use and Lease Agreements, if any, with the Scheduled Airlines to provide for the alternate definition of "Operating Expenses" under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; amending the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance to make changes therein to conform to the new Airline-Airport Use and Lease Agreements, if any; electing under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance to provide for the use of the alternate definition of "Project Revenues"; electing under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance to provide for the use of the alternate definiti...
ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Commerce Director to enter into use and lease agreements with airlines providing regular service at Philadelphia International Airport, including airlines that begin service in the future.
Authorizing the Director of Commerce to enter into Use and Lease Agreements between the City of Philadelphia and each of the airlines servicing Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.