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 June 13, 2013 meeting.
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This withdrawn bill would have reduced the amount and duration of Philadelphia real estate tax exemptions for qualifying improvements and new construction involving residential, commercial, industrial, and other business properties.
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by reducing the amount of real estate taxes to be exempted for certain improvements to, or construction of, certain residential, commercial, industrial or other business properties; and by reducing the duration of such exemptions; all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This withdrawn bill would have reduced the amount and duration of Philadelphia real estate tax exemptions for qualifying improvements and new construction involving residential, commercial, industrial, and other business properties.
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by reducing the amount of real estate taxes to be exempted for certain improvements to, or construction of, certain residential, commercial, industrial or other business properties; and by reducing the duration of such exemptions; 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 regulation establishes two-hour parking on the west side of Greene Street between Windrim Avenue and Roberts Avenue, from 8:00 a.m.
Establishing a parking regulation on Greene street, west side, Windrim avenue to Roberts avenue.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted regulation establishes two-hour parking on the west side of Greene Street between Windrim Avenue and Roberts Avenue, from 8:00 a.m.
Establishing a parking regulation on Greene street, west side, Windrim avenue to Roberts avenue.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance provides qualifying new businesses with a zero percent rate for certain business taxes and the net profits tax during their first two years.
Amending Chapter 19-3801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," and such other provisions as may be appropriate, to reduce the net profits tax burden on certain existing and new businesses, for the purpose of generating growth in existing businesses, the birth of new businesses, and the creation of jobs, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance provides qualifying new businesses with a zero percent rate for certain business taxes and the net profits tax during their first two years.
Amending Chapter 19-3801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," and such other provisions as may be appropriate, to reduce the net profits tax burden on certain existing and new businesses, for the purpose of generating growth in existing businesses, the birth of new businesses, and the creation of jobs, 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 Fond Bistro Inc., doing business as Fond Restaurant, to build and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1537 S.
Authorizing Fond Bistro Inc. dba Fond Restaurant to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1537 S. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Fond Bistro Inc., doing business as Fond Restaurant, to build and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1537 S.
Authorizing Fond Bistro Inc. dba Fond Restaurant to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1537 S. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 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 amends Philadelphia’s rules for farmers’ markets by adding or changing permissible locations.
Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by amending the permissible locations, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s rules for farmers’ markets by adding or changing permissible locations.
Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by amending the permissible locations, 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 authorizes Mekong River Restaurant LLC to construct, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1120 S.
Authorizing Mekong River Restaurant LLC to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1120 S. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes Mekong River Restaurant LLC to construct, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1120 S.
Authorizing Mekong River Restaurant LLC to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1120 S. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA, 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 amends Philadelphia’s Keystone Opportunity Zone rules to add specific properties and areas to designated zones or subzones.
Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," by providing for additional zones or subzones; and by providing for extensions of the term of benefits for certain properties; all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Keystone Opportunity Zone rules to add specific properties and areas to designated zones or subzones.
Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," by providing for additional zones or subzones; and by providing for extensions of the term of benefits for certain properties; all 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 ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Keystone Opportunity Zone rules to add specific properties and areas to designated zones or subzones.
Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," by providing for additional zones or subzones; and by providing for extensions of the term of benefits for certain properties; 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 authorizes the City’s Housing and Commerce directors to apply for and accept federal and state grants for affordable housing, homelessness services, housing assistance for people with AIDS, blight prevention, and neighborhood and business district programs.
Authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS 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 the 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.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the City’s Housing and Commerce directors to apply for and accept federal and state grants for affordable housing, homelessness services, housing assistance for people with AIDS, blight prevention, and neighborhood and business district programs.
Authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS 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 the 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 ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Commerce Department to enter a second extension of airport use and lease agreements with airlines serving Philadelphia International Airport, covering July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2015.
Authorizing the Director of Commerce to enter into a Second Extension of the Use and Lease Agreements between the City of Philadelphia and each of the airlines servicing Philadelphia International Airport, 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.