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 March 20, 2014 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 56 actions from March 20, 2014
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Sheinelle Jones of Fox29 News for her service, commitment, and contributions to the Philadelphia community during her time as a broadcast journalist.
Recognizing and honoring Sheinelle Jones of Fox29 News for her outstanding service, commitment, and contributions to the community during her time as a broadcast journalist in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Sheinelle Jones of Fox29 News for her service, commitment, and contributions to the Philadelphia community during her time as a broadcast journalist.
Recognizing and honoring Sheinelle Jones of Fox29 News for her outstanding service, commitment, and contributions to the community during her time as a broadcast journalist in Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings on the Philadelphia Fire Department’s discipline, grievance, and arbitration policies and procedures.
Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings on the current discipline, grievance and arbitration policies and procedures of the Philadelphia Fire Department and determine any steps that Council need take to ensure that Fire Department personnel are protected and that matters are adjudicated properly in a fair and reasonable amount of time.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings on the Philadelphia Fire Department’s discipline, grievance, and arbitration policies and procedures.
Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings on the current discipline, grievance and arbitration policies and procedures of the Philadelphia Fire Department and determine any steps that Council need take to ensure that Fire Department personnel are protected and that matters are adjudicated properly in a fair and reasonable amount of time.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Education to hold public hearings about whether the Pennsylvania General Assembly should allow slot machines and other gaming equipment at Philadelphia International Airport.
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold public hearings to examine the possibility of the Pennsylvania General Assembly authorizing the addition of slot machines and other gaming equipment at Philadelphia International Airport to enhance traveler experiences and provide an additional funding source for the School District of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Education to hold public hearings about whether the Pennsylvania General Assembly should allow slot machines and other gaming equipment at Philadelphia International Airport.
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold public hearings to examine the possibility of the Pennsylvania General Assembly authorizing the addition of slot machines and other gaming equipment at Philadelphia International Airport to enhance traveler experiences and provide an additional funding source for the School District of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance establishes a parking regulation on the east side of 16th Street between Olney Avenue and Chew Avenue.
Establishing a parking regulation on 16th street, east side, Olney avenue to Chew avenue.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted law amended Philadelphia’s Business Income and Receipts Tax rules to create a tax credit for businesses located within 100 feet of a publicly funded construction project that substantially blocks customer access or visibility for at least 30 days.
Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," by providing for certain exclusions and deferrals relating to businesses distressed as a result of nearby public works projects, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance legalizes Karen Pritchard’s existing fence encroachment into the public right-of-way at 3301 Lester Road, subject to specified size limits and maintaining at least 8 feet 6 inches of unobstructed pedestrian space.
Legalizing an existing fence encroaching on the public right-of-way at 3301 Lester Road, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted measure revises the maximum fees for Philadelphia parking meters.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to revise the fee for the use of parking meters; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted amendment revises Philadelphia’s Deferred Retirement Option Plan rules for when participants separate from City employment.
Amending Section 22-310 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)," by revising and clarifying requirements relating to separation from employment, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s Public Employees Retirement Code.
Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," to expand the scope of "Plan '10" and "DC Plan" to cover additional employees, including employees represented by AFSCME, District Council 47 and certain employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, to change contribution rates, and to make technical amendments, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution also naming 3rd Street between Market Street and Girard Avenue “N3RD Street.” The name recognizes the area’s technology, creative, and entrepreneurial community and its related businesses and community activities.
Also naming 3rd Street between Market Street and Girard Avenue to "N3RD Street".
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop the property at 2455 Coral Street in the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2455 Coral street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Lynsey Graeff and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority redevelopment contract for 2012–2018 Frankford Avenue in the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2012-2018 Frankford avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Frankford Stacks, LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution expresses Philadelphia City Council’s support for the Pennsylvania State Legislature’s Women’s Health Caucus and its Pennsylvania Agenda for Women’s Health.
Supporting members of the Pennsylvania State Legislature's Women's Health Caucus and the Pennsylvania Agenda for Women's Health.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution supports expanding solar energy in Philadelphia and calls for a goal of producing enough solar power to serve 20,000 homes by 2025.
Supporting the future of Solar Energy in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council approved a redevelopment contract for 1514 Ellsworth Street in the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1514 Ellsworth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Spartan Management Group, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.