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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the March 20, 2014 meeting.
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Adopted legislation authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of 2346-54 West Sedgley Avenue in the Sixteenth Ward to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Sixteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $550 million in water and wastewater revenue bonds, which may be taxable or tax-exempt and carry fixed or variable interest rates.
Constituting the Seventeenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $550 million in water and wastewater revenue bonds, which may be taxable or tax-exempt and carry fixed or variable interest rates.
Constituting the Seventeenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $550 million in water and wastewater revenue bonds, which may be taxable or tax-exempt and carry fixed or variable interest rates.
Constituting the Seventeenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $550 million in water and wastewater revenue bonds, which may be taxable or tax-exempt and carry fixed or variable interest rates.
Constituting the Seventeenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s rules for businesses that sell electronic smoking devices, such as e-cigarettes, and unapproved nicotine delivery products.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by clarifying penalties for violations of Section 9-622, entitled "Cigarettes and Tobacco Products," and by adding a new section to prohibit sales of electronic smoking devices and unapproved nicotine delivery products to minors, 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 amended Philadelphia’s rules for businesses that sell electronic smoking devices, such as e-cigarettes, and unapproved nicotine delivery products.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by clarifying penalties for violations of Section 9-622, entitled "Cigarettes and Tobacco Products," and by adding a new section to prohibit sales of electronic smoking devices and unapproved nicotine delivery products to minors, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s rules for businesses that sell electronic smoking devices, such as e-cigarettes, and unapproved nicotine delivery products.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by clarifying penalties for violations of Section 9-622, entitled "Cigarettes and Tobacco Products," and by adding a new section to prohibit sales of electronic smoking devices and unapproved nicotine delivery products to minors, 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 prohibits using electronic smoking devices, including e-cigarettes, in covered enclosed public places, within 20 feet of their entrances, and at sidewalk cafés and other outdoor service areas, with certain exceptions.
Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places-Prohibited Conduct," by adding a new Section to prohibit the use of Electronic Smoking Devices in public places and in the workplace, 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 prohibits using electronic smoking devices, including e-cigarettes, in covered enclosed public places, within 20 feet of their entrances, and at sidewalk cafés and other outdoor service areas, with certain exceptions.
Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places-Prohibited Conduct," by adding a new Section to prohibit the use of Electronic Smoking Devices in public places and in the workplace, 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 prohibits using electronic smoking devices, including e-cigarettes, in covered enclosed public places, within 20 feet of their entrances, and at sidewalk cafés and other outdoor service areas, with certain exceptions.
Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places-Prohibited Conduct," by adding a new Section to prohibit the use of Electronic Smoking Devices in public places and in the workplace, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance gives the Philadelphia Municipal Authority the power to undertake any project that City Council specifically authorizes in a future ordinance, using the powers allowed under state law.
Authorizing The Philadelphia Municipal Authority (the "Authority"), incorporated pursuant to the Municipality Authorities Act (as amended from time to time, the "Act"), 53 Pa. C. S. Ch. 56, to undertake any project (as defined in the Act) that the Authority is specifically authorized to undertake from time to time by ordinance of the City Council and authorizing and directing the Authority to adopt and file with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania such amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of the Authority as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Ordinance.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance gives the Philadelphia Municipal Authority the power to undertake any project that City Council specifically authorizes in a future ordinance, using the powers allowed under state law.
Authorizing The Philadelphia Municipal Authority (the "Authority"), incorporated pursuant to the Municipality Authorities Act (as amended from time to time, the "Act"), 53 Pa. C. S. Ch. 56, to undertake any project (as defined in the Act) that the Authority is specifically authorized to undertake from time to time by ordinance of the City Council and authorizing and directing the Authority to adopt and file with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania such amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of the Authority as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Ordinance.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance gives the Philadelphia Municipal Authority the power to undertake any project that City Council specifically authorizes in a future ordinance, using the powers allowed under state law.
Authorizing The Philadelphia Municipal Authority (the "Authority"), incorporated pursuant to the Municipality Authorities Act (as amended from time to time, the "Act"), 53 Pa. C. S. Ch. 56, to undertake any project (as defined in the Act) that the Authority is specifically authorized to undertake from time to time by ordinance of the City Council and authorizing and directing the Authority to adopt and file with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania such amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of the Authority as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Ordinance.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to enter into a service agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to finance the acquisition and improvement of an approximately 15-acre site at 4601 Market Street.
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Municipal Authority relating to the financing of the acquisition from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of an approximately fifteen- acre tract of land in the City bounded by 46th Street, Market Street, Haverford Avenue, and 48th Street, together with the improvements thereon, and the making of certain capital improvements to such land and improvements, including the development of a new Police Department headquarters and related parking accommodations; approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Municipal Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness to finance or refinance such project; and authorizing and approving the undertaking by the City of all necessary steps to comply with such Agreement, including paying in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable thereunder, and covenanting to make necessary appropriations in each...
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to enter into a service agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to finance the acquisition and improvement of an approximately 15-acre site at 4601 Market Street.
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Municipal Authority relating to the financing of the acquisition from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of an approximately fifteen- acre tract of land in the City bounded by 46th Street, Market Street, Haverford Avenue, and 48th Street, together with the improvements thereon, and the making of certain capital improvements to such land and improvements, including the development of a new Police Department headquarters and related parking accommodations; approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Municipal Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness to finance or refinance such project; and authorizing and approving the undertaking by the City of all necessary steps to comply with such Agreement, including paying in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable thereunder, and covenanting to make necessary appropriations in each...
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to enter into a service agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to finance the acquisition and improvement of an approximately 15-acre site at 4601 Market Street.
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Municipal Authority relating to the financing of the acquisition from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of an approximately fifteen- acre tract of land in the City bounded by 46th Street, Market Street, Haverford Avenue, and 48th Street, together with the improvements thereon, and the making of certain capital improvements to such land and improvements, including the development of a new Police Department headquarters and related parking accommodations; approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Municipal Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness to finance or refinance such project; and authorizing and approving the undertaking by the City of all necessary steps to comply with such Agreement, including paying in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable thereunder, and covenanting to make necessary appropriations in each...
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This withdrawn bill would have ended Philadelphia’s mandatory custodial arrests for adults possessing 30 grams or less of marijuana, except in situations such as unverifiable identity, outstanding violations, or likely failure to obey a summons.
Amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by providing for ending the existing procedure of mandatory custodial arrests for the crime of Marijuana possession, and by requiring the reporting of the number of arrests and related information with respect to those arrested for Marijuana possession; all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.