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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March 15, 2007
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March 14, 2007
This lapsed bill would have authorized two $325,000 transfers for Fiscal Year 2007: one within the General Fund to the City Council and one within the Grants Revenue Fund to the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the General Fund and within the Grants Revenue Fund, from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, all to enable additional funding for the Adult Probation and Parole Department of the First Judicial District.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted law amends Philadelphia’s zoning rules by adding payday lenders to the list of regulated uses.
Amending Section 14-1605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulated Uses," by prohibiting regulated uses within 1000 feet of any Commercial Entertainment District and adding "Payday Lenders" as a regulated use, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This lapsed bill would have required Philadelphia City Council to create a Neighborhood Improvement District that included a proposed Commercial Entertainment District before approving an ordinance designating that district.
Amending Chapter 14-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Entertainment District," by providing that no ordinance designating a Commercial Entertainment District may be enacted unless a Neighborhood Improvement District has first been created that includes within its service area the proposed Commercial Entertainment District, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This lapsed bill would have prohibited the construction, alteration, or use of licensed gaming facilities in all Philadelphia zoning districts.
Amending Section 14-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Section entitled, "Prohibition on licensed gaming facilities," prohibiting the erection, construction, alteration, or use of licensed gaming facilities and providing that no variance may be granted from such prohibition, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This lapsed bill would have changed Philadelphia’s rules for Commercial Entertainment Districts.
Amending Chapter 14-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Entertainment Districts," by prohibiting Districts within one mile of one another; providing additional restrictions for gross floor area, open area, and waterfront setback requirements; and providing for additional signage controls, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land bounded by Reed Street, Tasker Street (Extended), Christopher Columbus Boulevard, and the Delaware River.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Reed Street, Tasker Street (Extended), Christopher Columbus Boulevard, and the Delaware River.
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This lapsed bill would have changed Philadelphia’s zoning rules for Commercial Entertainment Districts.
Amending Chapter 14-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Entertainment District," by deleting the provision authorizing the City Planning Commission to approve temporary facilities; by removing licensed gaming facilities and off-track betting facilities as permitted uses; and by deleting any provision that may undermine Philadelphia local zoning controls; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s zoning code to define “Licensed Gaming Facility” as a facility authorized under Pennsylvania’s Race Horse Development and Gaming Act.
Amending Section 14-1605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulated Uses," by adding "Licensed Gaming Facilities" as a regulated use, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted ordinance establishes the Mt.
Establishing a neighborhood improvement district in an area that generally includes both sides of Germantown Avenue from 6300 to 7631 and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Germantown Avenue, to be known as the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District ("District"); designating Mt. Airy Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with Mt. Airy Improvement District, Inc. relating to the District; and authorizing Mt. Airy Improvement District, Inc. to assess property owners within the District a special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved plan; all in accordance with...
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Meeting date
March 13, 2007
This lapsed resolution would have approved the Mayor’s revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2008 through 2012, including proposed changes for fiscal year 2007.
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 2008 through 2012, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2007, 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.
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This enacted bill adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2008 Capital Budget, totaling $2,135,520,000, for capital projects during July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008.
To adopt a Fiscal 2008 Capital Budget.
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The City adopted a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2008 through 2013.
To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2008-2013 inclusive.
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Meeting date
March 12, 2007
This lapsed bill would have required people performing electrical or telecommunications work in Philadelphia to obtain certificates or apprentice permits, with limited exceptions and transition rules.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter entitled "Certified Electricians and Telecommunications Technicians" requiring certain licensing of persons performing work on electrical and telecommunications systems, under certain terms and conditions.
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This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings on invoicing and payment procedures for City procurement and contracting.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to examine current invoicing and disbursement procedures and policies in City procurement and contracting, so as to determine measures that may be required to implement and ensure best practices and standards for prompt payment.
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March 8, 2007
This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning redevelopment of the 9th & Ellsworth Urban Renewal Area, generally bounded by Washington Avenue, Darien Street, Federal Street, and properties along Ninth Street.
Transmitting a bill approving the redevelopment proposal of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the 9th & Ellsworth Urban Renewal Area being the area generally bounded by Washington avenue on the north, Darien street to the east, Federal street to the south and the rear of properties fronting on the west side of Ninth street to the west; approving the urban renewal plan and determining that such plan and redevelopment proposal conform to the general locality plan and make adequate provisions for individuals, business concerns and families who are displaced; determining the necessity for changes in and for zoning, streets, alleys, public ways, street patterns, location and relocation of public utilities; determining that the urban renewal plan and redevelopment proposal meet all non-discrimination requirements of Federal, State and Local Laws and the regulations and policies promulgated with respect thereto; declaring that certain expressly d...
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning an application by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for up to $500,000 in state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funding to assist with development of the Lutheran Settlement House.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) to assist in the development of the Lutheran Settlement House; and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would authorize the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to apply for up to $2.1 million from Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed Two Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,100,000) to assist in the development of the Jewish Employment and Vocational Services (JEVS), the Jewish Community Center of Philadelphia, and the Pilgrim Gardens Retirement Community; and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions
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