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 April 23, 2009 meeting.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution designating the week of April 26, 2009, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming The Week of April 26th 2009 as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week".
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council designated April 24–26, 2009, as “Global Youth Service Day” in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming April 24th - 26th 2009 as "Global Youth Service Day".
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes the Honorable Dr.
Recognizing the Honorable Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving an amendment to Philadelphia’s 2009 Consolidated Plan and authorizing an application to the U.S.
Approving the City's Substantial Amendment to the Year 34 Consolidated Plan (FY 2009) and application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for approximately $21,486,000 in funding for homelessness prevention services under HUD's Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program, pursuant to funds made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution approving Drexel University’s amendment to its Institutional Development District Master Plan.
Approving Drexel University's proposed amendment to its Institutional Development District Master Plan pursuant to Chapter 14-1107(c) of The Philadelphia Code relating to "Zoning and Planning."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors and recognizes Jeff Brown for his community-based efforts to support under-privileged youth and under-served communities in Philadelphia.
Honoring and Recognizing Jeff Brown for His Community-Based Efforts to Support Under-Privileged Youth and Under-Served Communities in Philadelphia.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the City to lease part of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at Arch and 16th Streets to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development.
Authorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission and the Executive Director of Fairmount Park, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Master Lease providing for the lease by the City to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of a portion of the west corner of Arch Street, 16th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and under which PAID will be required to enter into an agreement pursuant to which PAID will sublease the property to The Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation, Inc., for the development, construction and operation of an educational facility and memorial park to foster remembrance and understanding of the Holocaust, all under certain provisions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s farmers’ market rules to allow a market on the sidewalk on the west side of 18th Street between Walnut and Locust Streets, next to Rittenhouse Square.
Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding a permissible location on the sidewalk of the west side of 18th Street between Walnut Street and Locust Street abutting Rittenhouse Square.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have amended the Philadelphia zoning code section governing the Queen Village Neighborhood Conservation District.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-908, entitled "Queen Village Neighborhood Conservation District."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes Fairmount Park officials to lease the Northwestern Equestrian Facility in Fairmount Park to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development.
Authorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission and the Executive Director of Fairmount Park, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a Master Lease providing for the lease by the City to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of the Northwestern Equestrian Facility in Fairmount Park, under which PAID will be required to enter into an agreement pursuant to which PAID will sublease the property to the Northwestern Stables Inc., for the occupation, operation, maintenance and management of the Facility, all under certain provisions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed proposal would have authorized Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to create the FIRST Philadelphia Program, using up to $50 million in bonds to provide financing for energy-efficiency improvements to homes and small-business properties.
Authorizing and approving (i) the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to a comprehensive loan program to advance the City's goal of becoming the "Greenest City in America" by providing up-front capital needed to make comprehensive energy-efficient improvements to residential and commercial real estate in Philadelphia; (ii) the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series, to finance or refinance (for debt service savings) the costs of the program; and (iii) the obligation of the City to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City will make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fisc...
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance approved a Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) fiscal year 2010 capital budget of up to $72.215 million for spending from September 1, 2009, through August 31, 2010.
Approving the Fiscal Year 2010 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2011 through 2015.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $320 million in general obligation bonds to refinance some of the City’s outstanding 2007B bonds.
Authorizing the issuance of one or more series of general obligation bonds to provide funds to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds of the City of Philadelphia; authorizing the Mayor, City Controller and City Solicitor or a majority of them to sell the bonds at public or private negotiated sale; setting forth the purposes for which the proceeds of the bonds will be expended; providing for the maturities and for other terms and conditions and for the form of the bonds; providing that bonds may be redeemable prior to maturity; providing sinking funds for the bonds and for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment thereof; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds, and agreements to manage interest costs and certain other actions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized Philadelphia to issue up to $150 million in Gas Works revenue bonds to fund capital projects, financing costs, reserve deposits, and other project expenses.
Constituting the Tenth Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1998 (the "1998 General Ordinance"); authorizing the City to sell, either at public or private sale, Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Ninth Series, to pay the costs of certain capital projects and other Project Costs; authorizing the City to obtain Credit Facilities for the Ninth Series Bonds; making certain determinations and covenants relating to Gas Works Revenues and the payment of interest and principal; and authorizing covenants and actions in order that the Ninth Series Bonds shall not be arbitrage bonds; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $450 million in Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Eighth Series, to refund or redeem certain outstanding Gas Works bonds, cover related financing and project costs, and potentially pay costs tied to existing interest-rate agreements.
Constituting the Ninth Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1998 (the "1998 General Ordinance"); authorizing the City to sell, either at public or private sale, Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Eighth Series, to pay the cost of refunding or redeeming certain outstanding Gas Works Revenue Bonds and other Project Costs; authorizing the City to obtain credit enhancement and liquidity for all or a portion of the Eighth Series Bonds; authorizing the City to enter into or amend one or more Qualified Swap Agreements or to relate all or a portion of an existing Qualified Swap Agreement to all or a portion of a different series of outstanding Gas Works Revenue Bonds; making certain determinations and covenants relating to Gas Works Revenues and payment of interest and principal; and authorizing covenants and actions in order that the Eighth Series Bonds shall not be arbitrage bonds; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized Philadelphia to issue up to $350 million in water and wastewater revenue bonds, sold publicly or privately, to fund projects such as water and wastewater treatment facilities, pipes, pumping stations, equipment, vehicles, and related costs.
Constituting the Twelfth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell either at public or private sale, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement and payment and liquidity sources for such Bonds; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligation; setting forth the use of proceeds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes a traffic signal at the intersection of 7th Street and Godfrey Avenue.
Authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of 7th Street and Godfrey Avenue.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the City to lease the Lincoln Financial Mural Arts Center at the Thomas Eakins House, 1729 Mt.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City to enter into an agreement to lease the Lincoln Financial Mural Arts Center at the Thomas Eakins House located at 1729 Mt. Vernon Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") for further sublease by PAID to the Mural Arts Advocates, for use by the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.