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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Procedural actions actions from the December 9, 2010 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 36 actions from December 9, 2010
This enacted bill authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to sign and record restrictions on a portion of Pennypack Park on the Delaware for the benefit of the United States.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to execute and record a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions against a portion of Pennypack Park on the Delaware, in favor of the United States, to protect bald eagles and other rare, endangered, or threatened birds, 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 expands Philadelphia’s minimum wage and benefits standards to cover certain businesses and nonprofits that lease property or equipment from entities receiving more than $100,000 in city assistance.
Amending Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard," by broadening the definition of the "City financial aid recipients" who are subject to that Chapter to include certain persons or entities who lease property or equipment from persons or entities who receive City assistance, 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 ordinance expands Philadelphia’s minimum wage and benefits standards to cover certain businesses and nonprofits that lease property or equipment from entities receiving more than $100,000 in city assistance.
Amending Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard," by broadening the definition of the "City financial aid recipients" who are subject to that Chapter to include certain persons or entities who lease property or equipment from persons or entities who receive City assistance, 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 bill changes the zoning designations for certain parcels within an area bounded by East Moreland Avenue, Winston Street, East Mermaid Lane, and Germantown Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by East Moreland Avenue, Winston Street, East Mermaid Lane and Germantown Avenue.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill changes the zoning designations for certain parcels within an area bounded by East Moreland Avenue, Winston Street, East Mermaid Lane, and Germantown Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by East Moreland Avenue, Winston Street, East Mermaid Lane and Germantown Avenue.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorized Philadelphia’s Director of Finance to lease vehicles and equipment from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to meet the Office of Fleet Management’s needs.
Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia (the "City"), to enter into a lease agreement to lease vehicles and equipment from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for the purposes of financing vehicles and equipment and to enter into an escrow agreement pursuant to the terms of the lease agreement, 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 authorized Philadelphia’s Director of Finance to lease vehicles and equipment from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to meet the Office of Fleet Management’s needs.
Authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia (the "City"), to enter into a lease agreement to lease vehicles and equipment from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for the purposes of financing vehicles and equipment and to enter into an escrow agreement pursuant to the terms of the lease agreement, 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 law requires owners of residential properties left vacant after foreclosure to register them with the City, inspect them within 15 days of acquiring them and at least every two weeks afterward, and correct maintenance problems.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) and Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), to require that the owners of residential properties that are vacant following foreclosure register, inspect and maintain such properties, and to provide for enforcement and penalties for failure to do so, 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 law requires owners of residential properties left vacant after foreclosure to register them with the City, inspect them within 15 days of acquiring them and at least every two weeks afterward, and correct maintenance problems.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) and Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), to require that the owners of residential properties that are vacant following foreclosure register, inspect and maintain such properties, and to provide for enforcement and penalties for failure to do so, 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 bill renames and designates Franklintown Park as “Matthias Baldwin Park.” The park is located between North 18th and North 19th Streets and between Hamilton and Shamokin Streets.
Renaming and designating Franklintown Park located between N. 18th Street and N. 19th Street and between Hamilton Street and Shamokin Street as "Matthias Baldwin Park".
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill renames and designates Franklintown Park as “Matthias Baldwin Park.” The park is located between North 18th and North 19th Streets and between Hamilton and Shamokin Streets.
Renaming and designating Franklintown Park located between N. 18th Street and N. 19th Street and between Hamilton Street and Shamokin Street as "Matthias Baldwin Park".
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for land bounded by Hamilton Street, 19th Street, Callowhill Street, and 20th Street.
Amending Section 14-305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "'C-4' Commercial District," all under certain terms and conditions; and amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Hamilton Street, 19th Street, Callowhill Street and 20th Street.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill adds the Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums Band to the organizations for which City employees may authorize payroll deductions.
Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-203, entitled "Payroll Deductions," to add the Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums Band to the list of entities for which payroll deductions may be authorized by City employees, 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 adds the Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums Band to the organizations for which City employees may authorize payroll deductions.
Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-203, entitled "Payroll Deductions," to add the Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums Band to the list of entities for which payroll deductions may be authorized by City employees, 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 measure amends Philadelphia’s rules for pedicabs, defining them as vehicles with three or more wheels that are primarily powered by people and used to carry paying passengers.
Amending Section 9-410 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Pedicabs," by broadening the definition of "Pedicab," and by making certain changes in the requirements for licensing and operation of Pedicabs, 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.
This enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s rules for pedicabs, defining them as vehicles with three or more wheels that are primarily powered by people and used to carry paying passengers.
Amending Section 9-410 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Pedicabs," by broadening the definition of "Pedicab," and by making certain changes in the requirements for licensing and operation of Pedicabs, 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 bill authorizes Philadelphia to organize the Philadelphia Health Center Authority under Pennsylvania’s Municipality Authorities Act for activities involving health centers.
Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to organize an authority to be known as The Philadelphia Health Center Authority, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipality Authorities Act, 53 Pa. C.S. § 5601 et seq., under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia to organize the Philadelphia Health Center Authority under Pennsylvania’s Municipality Authorities Act for activities involving health centers.
Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to organize an authority to be known as The Philadelphia Health Center Authority, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipality Authorities Act, 53 Pa. C.S. § 5601 et seq., under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.