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 October 18, 2007 meeting.
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Showing 73-90 of 143 actions from October 18, 2007
This bill is recorded with a status of enacted.
Authorizing Brandywine Cira South, L.P., owner and developer for the Cira Centre South, bounded by Walnut Street, 30th Street, Chestnut Street and Schuylkill Avenue, to construct, own and maintain various encroachments to be installed in conjunction with a mixed-use development, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This bill is recorded with a status of enacted.
Authorizing Brandywine Cira South, L.P., owner and developer for the Cira Centre South, bounded by Walnut Street, 30th Street, Chestnut Street and Schuylkill Avenue, to construct, own and maintain various encroachments to be installed in conjunction with a mixed-use development, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure amended Philadelphia’s sidewalk-sales rules to prohibit vending in the area bounded by 60th Street, Elmwood Avenue, 67th Street, and Kingsessing Avenue.
Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting vending within an area bounded by 60th Street, Elmwood Avenue, 67th Street and Kingsessing Avenue, on both sides.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted measure amended Philadelphia’s sidewalk-sales rules to prohibit vending in the area bounded by 60th Street, Elmwood Avenue, 67th Street, and Kingsessing Avenue.
Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting vending within an area bounded by 60th Street, Elmwood Avenue, 67th Street and Kingsessing Avenue, on both sides.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the City to lease its building at 2529–33 West Lehigh Avenue to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, which would sublease the building to the Philadelphia Public Access Corporation, a nonprofit corporation to be incorporated by the City.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") providing for the leasing to PAID of a certain City owned building located at 2529-33 West Lehigh Avenue for further sublease to the Philadelphia Public Access Corporation, a nonprofit corporation to be incorporated by the City, 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.
The enacted bill authorizes the City to lease its building at 2529–33 West Lehigh Avenue to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, which would sublease the building to the Philadelphia Public Access Corporation, a nonprofit corporation to be incorporated by the City.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") providing for the leasing to PAID of a certain City owned building located at 2529-33 West Lehigh Avenue for further sublease to the Philadelphia Public Access Corporation, a nonprofit corporation to be incorporated by the City, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the City to lease its building at 2529–33 West Lehigh Avenue to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, which would sublease the building to the Philadelphia Public Access Corporation, a nonprofit corporation to be incorporated by the City.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") providing for the leasing to PAID of a certain City owned building located at 2529-33 West Lehigh Avenue for further sublease to the Philadelphia Public Access Corporation, a nonprofit corporation to be incorporated by the City, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The law authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to amend four cable franchise agreements operated by Comcast subsidiaries.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into the amendment of four cable television franchises operated by subsidiaries of Comcast Corporation in order to modify certain of the terms and conditions governing the franchisees' provision of channels, financial support, and other support for public access television programming in the City of Philadelphia, including amendment of Franchise Renewal Agreements of Comcast of Philadelphia, Inc. for Franchise Areas I, III and IV, and of Comcast of Philadelphia, LLC for Franchise Area II, 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.
The law authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to amend four cable franchise agreements operated by Comcast subsidiaries.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into the amendment of four cable television franchises operated by subsidiaries of Comcast Corporation in order to modify certain of the terms and conditions governing the franchisees' provision of channels, financial support, and other support for public access television programming in the City of Philadelphia, including amendment of Franchise Renewal Agreements of Comcast of Philadelphia, Inc. for Franchise Areas I, III and IV, and of Comcast of Philadelphia, LLC for Franchise Area II, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The law authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to amend four cable franchise agreements operated by Comcast subsidiaries.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into the amendment of four cable television franchises operated by subsidiaries of Comcast Corporation in order to modify certain of the terms and conditions governing the franchisees' provision of channels, financial support, and other support for public access television programming in the City of Philadelphia, including amendment of Franchise Renewal Agreements of Comcast of Philadelphia, Inc. for Franchise Areas I, III and IV, and of Comcast of Philadelphia, LLC for Franchise Area II, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance created the Philadelphia Re-Entry Employment Program (PREP) to help people with criminal records prepare for and obtain employment, including through City services and coordination with public, private, and nonprofit employers.
Creating the Philadelphia Re-Entry Employment Program ("PREP") for Ex-offenders; in particular, amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," to provide a PREP Tax Credit for businesses that hire ex-offenders; directing various City officials to take certain actions with respect to the employment of ex-offenders by the public and private sector; and requiring those who contract with the City or who receive certain financial benefits from the City to identify job opportunities that may be available for ex-offenders and to take other action with respect to the hiring of ex-offenders; all under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance created the Philadelphia Re-Entry Employment Program (PREP) to help people with criminal records prepare for and obtain employment, including through City services and coordination with public, private, and nonprofit employers.
Creating the Philadelphia Re-Entry Employment Program ("PREP") for Ex-offenders; in particular, amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," to provide a PREP Tax Credit for businesses that hire ex-offenders; directing various City officials to take certain actions with respect to the employment of ex-offenders by the public and private sector; and requiring those who contract with the City or who receive certain financial benefits from the City to identify job opportunities that may be available for ex-offenders and to take other action with respect to the hiring of ex-offenders; all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance created the Philadelphia Re-Entry Employment Program (PREP) to help people with criminal records prepare for and obtain employment, including through City services and coordination with public, private, and nonprofit employers.
Creating the Philadelphia Re-Entry Employment Program ("PREP") for Ex-offenders; in particular, amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," to provide a PREP Tax Credit for businesses that hire ex-offenders; directing various City officials to take certain actions with respect to the employment of ex-offenders by the public and private sector; and requiring those who contract with the City or who receive certain financial benefits from the City to identify job opportunities that may be available for ex-offenders and to take other action with respect to the hiring of ex-offenders; all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance created the Philadelphia Re-Entry Employment Program (PREP) to help people with criminal records prepare for and obtain employment, including through City services and coordination with public, private, and nonprofit employers.
Creating the Philadelphia Re-Entry Employment Program ("PREP") for Ex-offenders; in particular, amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," to provide a PREP Tax Credit for businesses that hire ex-offenders; directing various City officials to take certain actions with respect to the employment of ex-offenders by the public and private sector; and requiring those who contract with the City or who receive certain financial benefits from the City to identify job opportunities that may be available for ex-offenders and to take other action with respect to the hiring of ex-offenders; all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance created the Philadelphia Re-Entry Employment Program (PREP) to help people with criminal records prepare for and obtain employment, including through City services and coordination with public, private, and nonprofit employers.
Creating the Philadelphia Re-Entry Employment Program ("PREP") for Ex-offenders; in particular, amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," to provide a PREP Tax Credit for businesses that hire ex-offenders; directing various City officials to take certain actions with respect to the employment of ex-offenders by the public and private sector; and requiring those who contract with the City or who receive certain financial benefits from the City to identify job opportunities that may be available for ex-offenders and to take other action with respect to the hiring of ex-offenders; all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure authorized a $2 million transfer within Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2008 General Fund from the City Council to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Recreation.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008 within the General Fund from the Council to the Mayor - Office of Housing and Community Development and to the Department of Recreation.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure authorized a $2 million transfer within Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2008 General Fund from the City Council to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Recreation.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008 within the General Fund from the Council to the Mayor - Office of Housing and Community Development and to the Department of Recreation.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted measure authorized a $2 million transfer within Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2008 General Fund from the City Council to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Recreation.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008 within the General Fund from the Council to the Mayor - Office of Housing and Community Development and to the Department of Recreation.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.