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 November 22, 2016 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 20 actions from November 22, 2016
City Council adopted a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter that would allow certain City contracts to be awarded based on the best value to the City, rather than only to the lowest responsible bidder.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the award of certain contracts based on best value to the City, under certain terms and conditions; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
REPORTED FAVORABLY
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter that would allow certain City contracts to be awarded based on the best value to the City, rather than only to the lowest responsible bidder.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the award of certain contracts based on best value to the City, under certain terms and conditions; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter that would allow certain City contracts to be awarded based on the best value to the City, rather than only to the lowest responsible bidder.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the award of certain contracts based on best value to the City, under certain terms and conditions; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter that would allow certain City contracts to be awarded based on the best value to the City, rather than only to the lowest responsible bidder.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the award of certain contracts based on best value to the City, under certain terms and conditions; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s eligibility rules for certain non-competitively bid contracts and financial assistance.
Amending Section 17-1404 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Eligibility for Non-Competitively Bid Contracts and Financial Assistance," to provide for requirements relating to contracts awarded pursuant to the proposed best value provisions of the Home Rule Charter, under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s eligibility rules for certain non-competitively bid contracts and financial assistance.
Amending Section 17-1404 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Eligibility for Non-Competitively Bid Contracts and Financial Assistance," to provide for requirements relating to contracts awarded pursuant to the proposed best value provisions of the Home Rule Charter, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s eligibility rules for certain non-competitively bid contracts and financial assistance.
Amending Section 17-1404 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Eligibility for Non-Competitively Bid Contracts and Financial Assistance," to provide for requirements relating to contracts awarded pursuant to the proposed best value provisions of the Home Rule Charter, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure placed a proposed amendment to Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter before voters on May 16, 2017.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the award of certain contracts based on best value to the City, under certain terms and conditions; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure placed a proposed amendment to Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter before voters on May 16, 2017.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the award of certain contracts based on best value to the City, under certain terms and conditions; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure placed a proposed amendment to Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter before voters on May 16, 2017.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the award of certain contracts based on best value to the City, under certain terms and conditions; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance adds wage-equity rules to Philadelphia’s business regulations, generally prohibiting employers and employment agencies from asking job applicants about their wage history, requiring its disclosure, retaliating over it, or relying on it to set pay unless the applicant voluntarily provides it.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter on wage equity prohibiting employers from inquiring about salary history, including definitions, duties, penalties, posting requirements, a private right of action and other related items regarding wage equity; all under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance adds wage-equity rules to Philadelphia’s business regulations, generally prohibiting employers and employment agencies from asking job applicants about their wage history, requiring its disclosure, retaliating over it, or relying on it to set pay unless the applicant voluntarily provides it.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter on wage equity prohibiting employers from inquiring about salary history, including definitions, duties, penalties, posting requirements, a private right of action and other related items regarding wage equity; all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance adds wage-equity rules to Philadelphia’s business regulations, generally prohibiting employers and employment agencies from asking job applicants about their wage history, requiring its disclosure, retaliating over it, or relying on it to set pay unless the applicant voluntarily provides it.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter on wage equity prohibiting employers from inquiring about salary history, including definitions, duties, penalties, posting requirements, a private right of action and other related items regarding wage equity; all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance adds wage-equity rules to Philadelphia’s business regulations, generally prohibiting employers and employment agencies from asking job applicants about their wage history, requiring its disclosure, retaliating over it, or relying on it to set pay unless the applicant voluntarily provides it.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter on wage equity prohibiting employers from inquiring about salary history, including definitions, duties, penalties, posting requirements, a private right of action and other related items regarding wage equity; 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 revised Philadelphia’s contracting and procurement rules by creating a free, publicly accessible vendor registry and central portal for businesses and other parties seeking City contracts.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by revising and improving the City's contracting and procurement processes, including by providing for a vendor registry for improved vendor management and information processes, and for certain vendor registration requirements, 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 revised Philadelphia’s contracting and procurement rules by creating a free, publicly accessible vendor registry and central portal for businesses and other parties seeking City contracts.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by revising and improving the City's contracting and procurement processes, including by providing for a vendor registry for improved vendor management and information processes, and for certain vendor registration requirements, all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have revised Philadelphia’s contracting and procurement rules by creating a free, publicly accessible vendor registry and central portal for businesses and other parties seeking City contracts.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by revising and improving the City's contracting and procurement processes, including by providing for a vendor registry for improved vendor management and information processes, and for certain vendor registration requirements, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted law changes Philadelphia’s contracting rules for contracts that are not awarded through competitive bidding.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by revising and improving the City's contracting and procurement process, including by providing for certain notices to be posted by the City relating to contracting decisions, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.