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 March 5, 2009 meeting.
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Showing 37-54 of 64 actions from March 5, 2009
The enacted ordinance creates the Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District, covering the area from Allegheny Avenue to Oregon Avenue between the Delaware River and Interstate 95.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new Section 14-1636, entitled "Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District," and by amending Section 14-102, entitled "Definitions," under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas of land bounded by Berks Street, the Delaware River, Market Street, and Interstate 95.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Berks Street, Delaware River, Market Street and Interstate 95.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas of land bounded by Berks Street, the Delaware River, Market Street, and Interstate 95.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Berks Street, Delaware River, Market Street and Interstate 95.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have established the East Falls Riverfront/Business District in the listed areas around Ridge Avenue, Kelly Drive, River Road, Midvale Avenue, Scotts Lane, and Henry Avenue.
Establishing a neighborhood improvement district in an area that generally includes Ridge Avenue from the north side of School House Lane to Scotts Lane, Kelly Drive from Ridge Avenue to S. Ferry Road, the 4200 and 4100 blocks of River Road, the 3700 block through the 3500 block of Midvale Avenue, Scotts Lane, and 3300 Henry Avenue, to be known as the East Falls Riverfront/Business District, and for which East Falls Development Corporation, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, would serve as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with East Falls Development Corporation, relating to the District; and authorizing East Falls Development Corporation, to assess property owners within the District ...
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have established the East Falls Riverfront/Business District in the listed areas around Ridge Avenue, Kelly Drive, River Road, Midvale Avenue, Scotts Lane, and Henry Avenue.
Establishing a neighborhood improvement district in an area that generally includes Ridge Avenue from the north side of School House Lane to Scotts Lane, Kelly Drive from Ridge Avenue to S. Ferry Road, the 4200 and 4100 blocks of River Road, the 3700 block through the 3500 block of Midvale Avenue, Scotts Lane, and 3300 Henry Avenue, to be known as the East Falls Riverfront/Business District, and for which East Falls Development Corporation, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, would serve as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with East Falls Development Corporation, relating to the District; and authorizing East Falls Development Corporation, to assess property owners within the District ...
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed Philadelphia real estate tax exemptions for certain residential, commercial, business, and conversion projects so they would have to meet a LEED green-building standard.
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by amending the eligibility requirements for real estate tax exemptions for certain improvements to, or construction of, residential, commercial or other business properties to require that said improvements or construction meet or exceed the high-performance building criteria as delineated in the Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) Rating System, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed Philadelphia real estate tax exemptions for certain residential, commercial, business, and conversion projects so they would have to meet a LEED green-building standard.
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by amending the eligibility requirements for real estate tax exemptions for certain improvements to, or construction of, residential, commercial or other business properties to require that said improvements or construction meet or exceed the high-performance building criteria as delineated in the Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) Rating System, all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This withdrawn bill would have changed the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for land bounded by Front Street, Oregon Avenue, the Delaware River, and a railroad right-of-way near the Philadelphia Naval Base.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Front Street, Oregon Avenue, the Delaware River and a Railroad ROW, also known as the Northern boundary of the Philadelphia Naval Base.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This withdrawn bill would have changed the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for land bounded by Front Street, Oregon Avenue, the Delaware River, and a railroad right-of-way near the Philadelphia Naval Base.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Front Street, Oregon Avenue, the Delaware River and a Railroad ROW, also known as the Northern boundary of the Philadelphia Naval Base.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have allowed designated Philadelphia Parking Authority employees to visit businesses, ask to see their required business privilege licenses, and report the results to the Department of Licenses and Inspections.
Amending Section 19-2602 of The Philadelphia Code, which requires every person engaging in businesses within the City of Philadelphia to obtain a business privilege license, by authorizing duly designated employees of the Philadelphia Parking Authority ("Authority") to assist in the enforcement of that Section by inspecting businesses to see if the required license has been obtained, and reporting the results of such inspections to the Department of Licenses and Inspections for further action, and delegating to the Authority the power to carry out such function, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have allowed designated Philadelphia Parking Authority employees to visit businesses, ask to see their required business privilege licenses, and report the results to the Department of Licenses and Inspections.
Amending Section 19-2602 of The Philadelphia Code, which requires every person engaging in businesses within the City of Philadelphia to obtain a business privilege license, by authorizing duly designated employees of the Philadelphia Parking Authority ("Authority") to assist in the enforcement of that Section by inspecting businesses to see if the required license has been obtained, and reporting the results of such inspections to the Department of Licenses and Inspections for further action, and delegating to the Authority the power to carry out such function, all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s contractor rules to allow duly designated Philadelphia Parking Authority employees to issue notices of violation for violations of those rules and related regulations.
Amending Section 9-1004 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contractors," by authorizing duly designated employees of the Philadelphia Parking Authority ("Authority") to issue notices of violation to enforce the provisions of that Section and any regulations adopted pursuant to that Section, and delegating to the Authority the power to carry out such function, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s contractor rules to allow duly designated Philadelphia Parking Authority employees to issue notices of violation for violations of those rules and related regulations.
Amending Section 9-1004 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contractors," by authorizing duly designated employees of the Philadelphia Parking Authority ("Authority") to issue notices of violation to enforce the provisions of that Section and any regulations adopted pursuant to that Section, and delegating to the Authority the power to carry out such function, all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have authorized Philadelphia Parking Authority employees designated by the Authority to issue notices of violation for violations of the Philadelphia Code or related regulations.
Amending Section 1-112 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Notices of Violation," by authorizing duly designated employees of the Philadelphia Parking Authority ("Authority") to issue notices of violation to enforce provisions of The Philadelphia Code or regulations adopted thereunder, and delegating to the Authority the power to carry out such function, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have authorized Philadelphia Parking Authority employees designated by the Authority to issue notices of violation for violations of the Philadelphia Code or related regulations.
Amending Section 1-112 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Notices of Violation," by authorizing duly designated employees of the Philadelphia Parking Authority ("Authority") to issue notices of violation to enforce provisions of The Philadelphia Code or regulations adopted thereunder, and delegating to the Authority the power to carry out such function, all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s contract and procurement rules by creating new requirements for Economic Opportunity Plans for covered projects and contracts that require City Council approval, with specified exceptions.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by creating new requirements relating to the submission of an Economic Opportunity Plan.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s contract and procurement rules by creating new requirements for Economic Opportunity Plans for covered projects and contracts that require City Council approval, with specified exceptions.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by creating new requirements relating to the submission of an Economic Opportunity Plan.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s contract and procurement rules by creating new requirements for Economic Opportunity Plans for covered projects and contracts that require City Council approval, with specified exceptions.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by creating new requirements relating to the submission of an Economic Opportunity Plan.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.