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 May 21, 2015 meeting.
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The lapsed bill would have further authorized the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to impose a tax on people or businesses using or occupying real estate in the School District for commercial or industrial activity.
Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia and to set the rate for such tax, and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The lapsed bill would have further authorized the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to impose a tax on people or businesses using or occupying real estate in the School District for commercial or industrial activity.
Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia and to set the rate for such tax, and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed Philadelphia’s refuse and littering rules to define debris from excavation, construction, alteration, or demolition and require debris from activity costing more than $10,000 to be placed in a construction dumpster.
Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by amending Section 10-701 entitled "Definitions," amending the definition of debris, and by amending Section 10-710, entitled " Dumping of Debris and Short Dumping," by providing that debris generated from construction activity be placed in construction dumpsters, 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 lapsed bill would have changed Philadelphia’s refuse and littering rules to define debris from excavation, construction, alteration, or demolition and require debris from activity costing more than $10,000 to be placed in a construction dumpster.
Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by amending Section 10-701 entitled "Definitions," amending the definition of debris, and by amending Section 10-710, entitled " Dumping of Debris and Short Dumping," by providing that debris generated from construction activity be placed in construction dumpsters, 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 lapsed bill would have changed Philadelphia’s building code rules for excavation and foundation permits, including requiring a zoning permit before those permits could be issued and stating that work would proceed at the owner’s risk.
Amending Subcode "A" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," by amending Chapter 3 entitled "Permits"; amending Chapter 6 entitled "Fines"; and amending Chapter 9 entitled "Fees"; 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 lapsed bill would have changed Philadelphia’s building code rules for excavation and foundation permits, including requiring a zoning permit before those permits could be issued and stating that work would proceed at the owner’s risk.
Amending Subcode "A" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," by amending Chapter 3 entitled "Permits"; amending Chapter 6 entitled "Fines"; and amending Chapter 9 entitled "Fees"; 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, effective July 1, 2015, added definitions to Philadelphia’s property licensing rules and required owners of specified rental properties to obtain rental licenses before collecting rent, with a transition exception for properties covered by 2015 housing inspection licenses.
Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," by adding definitions and providing for the transition from housing inspection licenses to rental licenses in 2015; and amending Subcode "F" of Title 4, entitled "The Philadelphia Fire Code," to remove the exception to payment of the high-rise inspection fee for certain occupancies; 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, effective July 1, 2015, added definitions to Philadelphia’s property licensing rules and required owners of specified rental properties to obtain rental licenses before collecting rent, with a transition exception for properties covered by 2015 housing inspection licenses.
Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," by adding definitions and providing for the transition from housing inspection licenses to rental licenses in 2015; and amending Subcode "F" of Title 4, entitled "The Philadelphia Fire Code," to remove the exception to payment of the high-rise inspection fee for certain occupancies; 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 lapsed resolution would have approved a revised Philadelphia five-year financial plan covering fiscal years 2016 through 2020, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2015.
Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2016 through 2020, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2015, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have approved a revised Philadelphia five-year financial plan covering fiscal years 2016 through 2020, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2015.
Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2016 through 2020, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2015, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance revised Philadelphia’s Wage and Net Profits Tax rates.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance revised Philadelphia’s Wage and Net Profits Tax rates.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s Code to further authorize the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to impose a tax on people or businesses using or occupying real estate in the School District for commercial or industrial activity.
Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s Code to further authorize the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to impose a tax on people or businesses using or occupying real estate in the School District for commercial or industrial activity.
Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to continue imposing an annual tax on real estate in Philadelphia.
Amending Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia, to provide for an increase in the tax, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to continue imposing an annual tax on real estate in Philadelphia.
Amending Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia, to provide for an increase in the tax, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance adopted Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2016, making appropriations from multiple city funds to City Council and numerous city offices, departments, boards, commissions, and agencies.
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2016.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance adopted Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2016, making appropriations from multiple city funds to City Council and numerous city offices, departments, boards, commissions, and agencies.
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2016.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.