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
Procedural actions actions from the April 11, 2013 meeting.
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Showing 1-17 of 17 actions from April 11, 2013
Procedural2013-04-11
Bill 121035To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Orthodox Street, Garden Street, Lefevre Street, Richmond Street, Buckius Street and the Delaware River.
WITHDRAWN
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Procedural2013-04-11
Bill 120956Amending various titles of The Philadelphia Code to increase the equality of treatment of all persons in the City of Philadelphia regardless of gender identity by expanding and modifying the definition of "Life Partnership" and "Life Partner"; further providing for protections, rights, benefits, and responsibilities of Life Partners; authorizing a tax credit as an incentive to provide health care benefits to Life Partners; providing for gender neutrality in certain City forms; and making conforming changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
WITHDRAWN WHILE IN COMMITTEE
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Procedural2013-04-11
Bill 120956Amending various titles of The Philadelphia Code to increase the equality of treatment of all persons in the City of Philadelphia regardless of gender identity by expanding and modifying the definition of "Life Partnership" and "Life Partner"; further providing for protections, rights, benefits, and responsibilities of Life Partners; authorizing a tax credit as an incentive to provide health care benefits to Life Partners; providing for gender neutrality in certain City forms; and making conforming changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Procedural2013-04-11
Bill 120956Amending various titles of The Philadelphia Code to increase the equality of treatment of all persons in the City of Philadelphia regardless of gender identity by expanding and modifying the definition of "Life Partnership" and "Life Partner"; further providing for protections, rights, benefits, and responsibilities of Life Partners; authorizing a tax credit as an incentive to provide health care benefits to Life Partners; providing for gender neutrality in certain City forms; and making conforming changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Procedural2013-04-11
Bill 130224Amending various titles of The Philadelphia Code to provide for equality of treatment of all persons in the City of Philadelphia regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, including by further providing for the definition of "Life Partnership" and "Life Partner," and for protections, rights, benefits, and responsibilities of Life Partners; authorizing a tax credit or credits to encourage employers to expand certain health benefits; providing for gender neutrality in certain City forms and online websites; providing for access to public accommodations based upon an individual's gender identity; providing for gender-neutral bathrooms in City-controlled buildings; providing for the right to dress consistently with one's gender identity; ensuring the right of transgender individuals to request name and gender changes on pertinent records; and by other measures; and making conforming changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Procedural2013-04-11
Bill 130224Amending various titles of The Philadelphia Code to provide for equality of treatment of all persons in the City of Philadelphia regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, including by further providing for the definition of "Life Partnership" and "Life Partner," and for protections, rights, benefits, and responsibilities of Life Partners; authorizing a tax credit or credits to encourage employers to expand certain health benefits; providing for gender neutrality in certain City forms and online websites; providing for access to public accommodations based upon an individual's gender identity; providing for gender-neutral bathrooms in City-controlled buildings; providing for the right to dress consistently with one's gender identity; ensuring the right of transgender individuals to request name and gender changes on pertinent records; and by other measures; and making conforming changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Procedural2013-04-11
Bill 130224Amending various titles of The Philadelphia Code to provide for equality of treatment of all persons in the City of Philadelphia regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, including by further providing for the definition of "Life Partnership" and "Life Partner," and for protections, rights, benefits, and responsibilities of Life Partners; authorizing a tax credit or credits to encourage employers to expand certain health benefits; providing for gender neutrality in certain City forms and online websites; providing for access to public accommodations based upon an individual's gender identity; providing for gender-neutral bathrooms in City-controlled buildings; providing for the right to dress consistently with one's gender identity; ensuring the right of transgender individuals to request name and gender changes on pertinent records; and by other measures; and making conforming changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Procedural2013-04-11
Bill 130224Amending various titles of The Philadelphia Code to provide for equality of treatment of all persons in the City of Philadelphia regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, including by further providing for the definition of "Life Partnership" and "Life Partner," and for protections, rights, benefits, and responsibilities of Life Partners; authorizing a tax credit or credits to encourage employers to expand certain health benefits; providing for gender neutrality in certain City forms and online websites; providing for access to public accommodations based upon an individual's gender identity; providing for gender-neutral bathrooms in City-controlled buildings; providing for the right to dress consistently with one's gender identity; ensuring the right of transgender individuals to request name and gender changes on pertinent records; and by other measures; and making conforming changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Procedural2013-04-11
Bill 130162Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-405, entitled "SP-ENT, Entertainment (Special Purpose) District," by revising certain provisions relating to setback, parking requirements, parking lots, and off-street loading, 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.
Procedural2013-04-11
Bill 130162Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-405, entitled "SP-ENT, Entertainment (Special Purpose) District," by revising certain provisions relating to setback, parking requirements, parking lots, and off-street loading, 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.
Procedural2013-04-11
Bill 130135Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by amending Section 9-605, entitled "Towing," to provide for certain exceptions to licensing requirements for towing companies located outside of the City; and by making further adjustments to the requirements for conducting the business of towing; 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.
Procedural2013-04-11
Bill 130135Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by amending Section 9-605, entitled "Towing," to provide for certain exceptions to licensing requirements for towing companies located outside of the City; and by making further adjustments to the requirements for conducting the business of towing; 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.
Procedural2013-04-11
Bill 130136To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spring Garden Street, 22nd Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, Hamilton Street, and 21st Street.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Procedural2013-04-11
Bill 130136To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spring Garden Street, 22nd Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, Hamilton Street, and 21st Street.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Procedural2013-04-11
Bill 130137-ATo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Thompson Street, 9th Street, Girard Avenue and Hutchinson Street and by amending Section 14-803 of the Zoning Code, entitled "Motor Vehicle Parking Standards," and by amending Section 14-904, entitled "Signs," exclusively with regard to the area bounded by Thompson Street, 9th Street, Girard Avenue and Hutchinson Street, 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.
Procedural2013-04-11
Bill 130137-ATo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Thompson Street, 9th Street, Girard Avenue and Hutchinson Street and by amending Section 14-803 of the Zoning Code, entitled "Motor Vehicle Parking Standards," and by amending Section 14-904, entitled "Signs," exclusively with regard to the area bounded by Thompson Street, 9th Street, Girard Avenue and Hutchinson Street, 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.
Procedural2013-04-11
Bill 130109Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Property," and making conforming amendments to the Code to provide for a comprehensive plan for the placement of advertising on municipal property, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.