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 June 9, 2011 meeting.
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This enacted change to Philadelphia’s sidewalk-cafe rules allows sidewalk cafes on Ninth Street between Christian Street and Federal Street to occupy all or part of spaces where curb market carts may be located.
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Cafes," by providing that sidewalk cafes on Ninth Street, between Christian Street and Federal Street, may occupy spaces in which curb market carts may be located, 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 change to Philadelphia’s sidewalk-cafe rules allows sidewalk cafes on Ninth Street between Christian Street and Federal Street to occupy all or part of spaces where curb market carts may be located.
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Cafes," by providing that sidewalk cafes on Ninth Street, between Christian Street and Federal Street, may occupy spaces in which curb market carts may be located, 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.
Adopted legislation authorizes City Council’s Committee on Education to hold hearings about the Free Library of Philadelphia’s “floating collections” policy.
Authorizing Council's Committee on Education to hold hearings concerning the Free Library of Philadelphia's policy on "floating collections," in order to ensure the preservation and continuing enhancement of the unique and historical collections of local neighborhood libraries.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted the annual program statement and budget for spending Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds in Fiscal Year 2012.
Approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2012.
REPORTED FAVORABLY
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted the annual program statement and budget for spending Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds in Fiscal Year 2012.
Approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2012.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted the annual program statement and budget for spending Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds in Fiscal Year 2012.
Approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2012.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted the annual program statement and budget for spending Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds in Fiscal Year 2012.
Approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2012.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $145 million in Gas Works revenue bonds, sold publicly or privately, to refinance or redeem certain existing Gas Works bonds and pay related financing, swap, reserve, and project costs.
Constituting the Eleventh Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1998 (the "1998 General Ordinance"); authorizing the City of Philadelphia (the "City") to sell, either at public or private sale, Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Tenth Series (the "Tenth Series Bonds") to pay the cost of refunding or redeeming certain outstanding Gas Works Revenue Bonds, any termination payment which may become due under a Qualified Swap Agreement in connection with the redemption or conversion of all or any portion of certain Gas Works Revenue Bonds and other Project Costs; authorizing the City to obtain credit enhancement for the Tenth 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 Tenth Series Bonds shall not be arbitrage bonds; 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 ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $145 million in Gas Works revenue bonds, sold publicly or privately, to refinance or redeem certain existing Gas Works bonds and pay related financing, swap, reserve, and project costs.
Constituting the Eleventh Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1998 (the "1998 General Ordinance"); authorizing the City of Philadelphia (the "City") to sell, either at public or private sale, Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Tenth Series (the "Tenth Series Bonds") to pay the cost of refunding or redeeming certain outstanding Gas Works Revenue Bonds, any termination payment which may become due under a Qualified Swap Agreement in connection with the redemption or conversion of all or any portion of certain Gas Works Revenue Bonds and other Project Costs; authorizing the City to obtain credit enhancement for the Tenth 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 Tenth Series Bonds shall not be arbitrage bonds; 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 measure changes when the City can stop water and sewer charges or waive unpaid charges for properties, including vacant properties, buildings destroyed by fire, and properties acquired by the City.
Amending Chapter 19-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Water and Sewer Rents," by revising the terms for discontinuance of water and sewer charges, and 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.
This enacted measure changes when the City can stop water and sewer charges or waive unpaid charges for properties, including vacant properties, buildings destroyed by fire, and properties acquired by the City.
Amending Chapter 19-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Water and Sewer Rents," by revising the terms for discontinuance of water and sewer charges, and making technical changes, 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 authorizes Philadelphia to issue and sell up to $19 million in Gas Works Revenue Bonds, using the proceeds mainly to refinance or redeem certain outstanding Gas Works bonds and pay related costs.
Constituting the Twentieth Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1975 (the "1975 General Ordinance"); authorizing the City of Philadelphia (the "City") to sell, either at public or private sale, Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Twentieth Series (the "Twentieth Series Bonds") 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 for the Twentieth Series Bonds; making certain determinations and covenants relating to Project Revenues and the payment of interest and principal; and authorizing covenants and actions in order that the Twentieth Series Bonds shall not be arbitrage bonds; 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 ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue and sell up to $19 million in Gas Works Revenue Bonds, using the proceeds mainly to refinance or redeem certain outstanding Gas Works bonds and pay related costs.
Constituting the Twentieth Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1975 (the "1975 General Ordinance"); authorizing the City of Philadelphia (the "City") to sell, either at public or private sale, Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Twentieth Series (the "Twentieth Series Bonds") 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 for the Twentieth Series Bonds; making certain determinations and covenants relating to Project Revenues and the payment of interest and principal; and authorizing covenants and actions in order that the Twentieth Series Bonds shall not be arbitrage bonds; 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 authorizes Philadelphia’s Housing and Commerce directors to apply for and accept federal and Pennsylvania grants for housing and community development, including programs for affordable housing, homelessness, people with AIDS, blight prevention, and commercial corridors.
Authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) program; and for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Housing and Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Housing and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Housing and Commerce directors to apply for and accept federal and Pennsylvania grants for housing and community development, including programs for affordable housing, homelessness, people with AIDS, blight prevention, and commercial corridors.
Authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) program; and for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Housing and Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Housing and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; 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 bill adds the sidewalk on the north side of Diamond Street, extending 200 feet west from 33rd Street, to Philadelphia’s list of permissible locations for farmers’ markets.
Amending Section 9-213 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding a permissible location on the sidewalk of the north side of Diamond Street from 33rd Street for 200 feet west.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill adds the sidewalk on the north side of Diamond Street, extending 200 feet west from 33rd Street, to Philadelphia’s list of permissible locations for farmers’ markets.
Amending Section 9-213 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding a permissible location on the sidewalk of the north side of Diamond Street from 33rd Street for 200 feet west.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance requires all-way stop signs to be installed and maintained at the intersection of Winchester Avenue and Narvon Street, following PennDOT regulations.
Authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Winchester Avenue and Narvon Street.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.