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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Unanimous actions actions from the March 3, 2016 meeting.
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Showing 1-17 of 17 actions from March 3, 2016
This lapsed resolution would have authorized Council’s Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about high HIV infection rates and limited access to prevention measures.
Authorizing Council's Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to address the alarmingly high rate of HIV cases projected by the Centers for Disease Control at a time when preventative measures are well developed but not accessed by the most vulnerable populations, particularly in the African-American community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to consider Senate Bill 95, introduced by Senator Larry Farnese on March 31, 2015, concerning protections against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).
Urging The Pennsylvania General Assembly to consider Senate Bill 95 introduced by Senator Larry Farnese on March 31, 2015 regarding Anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) legislation.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women on the 30th anniversary of its Madam CJ Walker Awards Luncheon.
Resolution congratulating and honoring the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women on the 30th Anniversary of the Madam CJ Walker Awards Luncheon.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution also names the 1900 and 2000 blocks of South Cecil Street “Marsha Moore Way.” The honorary street name recognizes Marsha Moore’s life, community service, and lasting legacy in Philadelphia.
Also naming the 1900 and 2000 blocks of S. Cecil Street "Marsha Moore Way" to honor the memory of Marsha Moore and to recognize her life and memorialize her lasting legacy.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The lapsed resolution would have approved a revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2017 through 2021, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2016.
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 2017 through 2021, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2016, 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.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 46 South Forty-fourth Street within the 45th & Sansom Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 45th & Sansom Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 46 South Forty-fourth street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 4644 South, LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution recognizes and congratulates women and girls around the world on International Women’s Day, observed on March 8, 2016.
Recognizing and supporting women and girls throughout the world on the occasion of International Women's Day on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have required organizations seeking recognition as Registered Community Organizations for neighborhood notice and meetings to register with the Philadelphia City Planning Commission.
Amending Chapter 14-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Administration and Procedures," by adding certain provisions regarding Registered Community Organizations, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance established Philadelphia’s tax on sugar-sweetened beverages at 1.5 cents per fluid ounce, including certain syrups and concentrates, beginning January 1, 2017.
Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by adding a new Chapter 19-4100, entitled "Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax," under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s Wage and Net Profits Tax by revising tax rates on wages and other compensation, as well as net profits from businesses and professions.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill amended the Philadelphia Code to continue authorizing the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to impose an annual tax on real estate in the city for school district purposes.
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, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s authorization for the School District of Philadelphia’s Realty Use and Occupancy Tax.
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.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill adopts Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2017.
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2017.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal 2017 Capital Budget, totaling $2,542,806,242, for capital projects during the fiscal year from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017.
To adopt a Fiscal 2017 Capital Budget.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill adopts a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2017 through 2022.
To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2017-2022 inclusive.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance legalizes an existing wooden fence at 841–843 N.
Legalizing an existing six foot (6') wooden fence at 841-43 N. Opal Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance requires landlords of multi-family buildings with three or more residential units to provide tenants and prospective tenants with a written smoking policy when entering into or renewing a lease.
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant - Rent Control," by requiring that tenants of certain multi-family buildings be provided with a written disclosure of the building policy on smoking in individual dwelling units, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.