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 December 4, 2014 meeting.
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The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s school tax rules so that income from an S corporation is counted as received for the net income tax only when it is actually distributed.
Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by modifying the definition of "Net Income" with respect to distributions from S corporations; 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 created a Central Roxborough Neighborhood Conservation Overlay in the area generally bounded by the streets listed in the legislation.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by creating a new Central Roxborough /NCO for the area generally bounded by Henry Avenue, Acorn Street, Ridge Avenue, Hermitage Street, Silverwood Street, Leverington Avenue, Fleming Street, Monastery Avenue, Dexter Street, Roxborough Avenue, Manayunk Avenue, Rector Street, Mitchell Street, Roxborough Avenue, Ridge Avenue, Green Lane, Jannette Street, Monastery Avenue, and Henry 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 bill created a Central Roxborough Neighborhood Conservation Overlay in the area generally bounded by the streets listed in the legislation.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by creating a new Central Roxborough /NCO for the area generally bounded by Henry Avenue, Acorn Street, Ridge Avenue, Hermitage Street, Silverwood Street, Leverington Avenue, Fleming Street, Monastery Avenue, Dexter Street, Roxborough Avenue, Manayunk Avenue, Rector Street, Mitchell Street, Roxborough Avenue, Ridge Avenue, Green Lane, Jannette Street, Monastery Avenue, and Henry Avenue.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized a Fiscal Year 2014 transfer of $6,085,076 within the Aviation Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 within the Aviation Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to the Police Department and the Director of Finance - Fringe Benefits.
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 authorized the Finance Director to transfer $17,204,939 in Fiscal Year 2014 appropriations within the Water Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 within the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
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 authorized the Finance Director to transfer $20,203,680 in Fiscal Year 2014 General Fund appropriations among City offices, departments, boards, commissions, and the First Judicial District.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
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 changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by South Street, Schuylkill Avenue, Christian Street (Extended), and the Schuylkill River.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by South Street, Schuylkill Avenue, Christian Street (Extended), and the Schuylkill River.
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 changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by South Street, Schuylkill Avenue, Christian Street (Extended), and the Schuylkill River.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by South Street, Schuylkill Avenue, Christian Street (Extended), and the Schuylkill River.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Enacted legislation changes the zoning designations for land bounded by South Street, 15th Street, Kater Street, and 16th Street and establishes the area as the South Street West section of the Center City overlay district.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by South Street, 15th Street, Kater Street, and 16th Street, by amending Section 14-500 of the Zoning Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," 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.
Enacted legislation changes the zoning designations for land bounded by South Street, 15th Street, Kater Street, and 16th Street and establishes the area as the South Street West section of the Center City overlay district.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by South Street, 15th Street, Kater Street, and 16th Street, by amending Section 14-500 of the Zoning Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," 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 amended Philadelphia’s Property Maintenance Code and updated related references throughout the City Code.
Amending various provisions of Subcode PM of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code," as it will take effect January 1, 2015 pursuant to Bill No. 120647 (approved January 20, 2014); and further amending The Philadelphia Code by updating cross-references to Subcode PM that now appear in other Subcodes of Title 4 and in other titles of The Philadelphia Code; 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 amended Philadelphia’s Property Maintenance Code and updated related references throughout the City Code.
Amending various provisions of Subcode PM of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code," as it will take effect January 1, 2015 pursuant to Bill No. 120647 (approved January 20, 2014); and further amending The Philadelphia Code by updating cross-references to Subcode PM that now appear in other Subcodes of Title 4 and in other titles of The Philadelphia Code; 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 Public Property Commissioner to accept, as a donation from the School District of Philadelphia, title to certain land parcels in the area bounded by Media Street, N.
Authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept from The School District of Philadelphia title to certain parcels of land located within an area bounded by Media Street to the North, N. 52nd Street to the East, Master Street to the South, and N. Peach Street to the West, 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 ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Public Property Commissioner to accept, as a donation from the School District of Philadelphia, title to certain land parcels in the area bounded by Media Street, N.
Authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept from The School District of Philadelphia title to certain parcels of land located within an area bounded by Media Street to the North, N. 52nd Street to the East, Master Street to the South, and N. Peach Street to the West, 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 the City of Philadelphia to lease from the Philadelphia Housing Authority a parcel bounded by portions of Brown Street, 47th Street, Aspen Street, and Markoe Street, including improvements to be known as the Lucien E.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease from the Philadelphia Housing Authority a parcel of land bounded by a portion of Brown Street, a portion of 47th Street, Aspen Street and Markoe Street, along with the improvements thereon, to be known upon the completion of its construction as the Lucien E. Blackwell Community Center, 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 authorizes the City of Philadelphia to lease from the Philadelphia Housing Authority a parcel bounded by portions of Brown Street, 47th Street, Aspen Street, and Markoe Street, including improvements to be known as the Lucien E.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease from the Philadelphia Housing Authority a parcel of land bounded by a portion of Brown Street, a portion of 47th Street, Aspen Street and Markoe Street, along with the improvements thereon, to be known upon the completion of its construction as the Lucien E. Blackwell Community Center, 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 extended the application deadline for Philadelphia’s longtime owner-occupant property tax exemption for owners who were eligible for the program’s first tax year but missed the original deadline.
Amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," by extending the deadline to apply for the exemption authorized by this Chapter on behalf of certain property owners who were eligible for the exemption in the first year that it was available, but who missed the deadline to apply; 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 extended the application deadline for Philadelphia’s longtime owner-occupant property tax exemption for owners who were eligible for the program’s first tax year but missed the original deadline.
Amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," by extending the deadline to apply for the exemption authorized by this Chapter on behalf of certain property owners who were eligible for the exemption in the first year that it was available, but who missed the deadline to apply; 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.