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 February 25, 2010 meeting.
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Showing 37-54 of 77 actions from February 25, 2010
This lapsed bill would have extended the real estate tax exemption for improvements to residential properties from 10 years to 15 years in areas designated by City Council as significantly in need of economic stimulus.
Amending Section 19-1303(2) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization to Offer Exemption from Real Estate Taxes on Improvements to Residential Properties," by providing for additional abatements in certain depressed areas of the City, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have extended the real estate tax exemption for improvements to residential properties from 10 years to 15 years in areas designated by City Council as significantly in need of economic stimulus.
Amending Section 19-1303(2) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization to Offer Exemption from Real Estate Taxes on Improvements to Residential Properties," by providing for additional abatements in certain depressed areas of the City, all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed proposal would have extended Philadelphia’s real estate tax exemption for eligible new residential construction from 10 years to 15 years in areas City Council designated as especially in need of economic stimulus.
Amending Section 19-1303(4) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization to Offer Exemption from Real Estate Taxes on New Construction of Residential Properties," by providing for additional abatements in certain depressed areas of the City, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed proposal would have extended Philadelphia’s real estate tax exemption for eligible new residential construction from 10 years to 15 years in areas City Council designated as especially in need of economic stimulus.
Amending Section 19-1303(4) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization to Offer Exemption from Real Estate Taxes on New Construction of Residential Properties," by providing for additional abatements in certain depressed areas of the City, 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 areas of land bounded by 59th Street, Lancaster Avenue, 62nd Street, Woodbine Avenue, and Upland Way.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 59th Street, Lancaster Avenue, 62nd Street, Woodbine Avenue, and Upland Way.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land bounded by 59th Street, Lancaster Avenue, 62nd Street, Woodbine Avenue, and Upland Way.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 59th Street, Lancaster Avenue, 62nd Street, Woodbine Avenue, and Upland Way.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) to follow Pennsylvania Act 44 of 2009.
Amending Section 22-310 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)," by conforming the City's DROP program to the requirements of Pennsylvania Act No. 44 of 2009 (H.B. 1828), which restricts the DROP eligibility of elected officials.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) to follow Pennsylvania Act 44 of 2009.
Amending Section 22-310 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)," by conforming the City's DROP program to the requirements of Pennsylvania Act No. 44 of 2009 (H.B. 1828), which restricts the DROP eligibility of elected officials.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to purchase about 20 acres on Summerdale Avenue between Foulkrod Street and Godfrey Avenue for up to $2.8 million, plus settlement and other related costs.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) to purchase approximately 20 acres on Summerdale Avenue between Foulkrod Street and Godfrey Avenue, under and subject to the Philadelphia Industrial and Commercial Development Agreement among the City, PAID, and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to purchase about 20 acres on Summerdale Avenue between Foulkrod Street and Godfrey Avenue for up to $2.8 million, plus settlement and other related costs.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) to purchase approximately 20 acres on Summerdale Avenue between Foulkrod Street and Godfrey Avenue, under and subject to the Philadelphia Industrial and Commercial Development Agreement among the City, PAID, and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes and directs the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Housing Authority to expand and improve housing opportunities and related services in Philadelphia.
Authorizing and directing the Mayor of the City of Philadelphia (the "City"), on behalf of the City, to enter into, execute, and deliver an agreement with the Philadelphia Housing Authority to broaden and make more efficient housing opportunities and related services administered by the Philadelphia Housing Authority and existing within the City; and specifically, which will make additional units of affordable housing available to City residents under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes and directs the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Housing Authority to expand and improve housing opportunities and related services in Philadelphia.
Authorizing and directing the Mayor of the City of Philadelphia (the "City"), on behalf of the City, to enter into, execute, and deliver an agreement with the Philadelphia Housing Authority to broaden and make more efficient housing opportunities and related services administered by the Philadelphia Housing Authority and existing within the City; and specifically, which will make additional units of affordable housing available to City residents under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance expands Philadelphia’s Off-Street Parking Control District to a larger area bounded by parts of Chestnut Street, the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, Oregon Avenue, Broad Street, Moore Street, 25th Street, Washington Avenue, Grays Ferry Avenue, and Ellsworth Street.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-1631, entitled "Off-Street Parking Control District," by expanding the boundaries to be included in one such district and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance expands Philadelphia’s Off-Street Parking Control District to a larger area bounded by parts of Chestnut Street, the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, Oregon Avenue, Broad Street, Moore Street, 25th Street, Washington Avenue, Grays Ferry Avenue, and Ellsworth Street.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-1631, entitled "Off-Street Parking Control District," by expanding the boundaries to be included in one such district and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill revises how the City must publish notices about Council bills and public hearings, city procurement opportunities, and regulations proposed by city departments, boards, and commissions.
Amending Chapter 21-1700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Publication of Notices by City," by revising provisions concerning how and when required notices shall be published and advertised; 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 revises how the City must publish notices about Council bills and public hearings, city procurement opportunities, and regulations proposed by city departments, boards, and commissions.
Amending Chapter 21-1700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Publication of Notices by City," by revising provisions concerning how and when required notices shall be published and advertised; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill revises how the City must publish notices about Council bills and public hearings, city procurement opportunities, and regulations proposed by city departments, boards, and commissions.
Amending Chapter 21-1700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Publication of Notices by City," by revising provisions concerning how and when required notices shall be published and advertised; 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 enacted ordinance changes zoning rules in Philadelphia’s Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District.
Amending Section 14-1638, entitled "Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District," by establishing no height limit and by making technical changes, 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.