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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Meeting date
June 6, 2018
This enacted ordinance revises Philadelphia’s administrative building and occupancy rules, including provisions for construction permits, inspections, demolitions, certificates of occupancy, flood protection, and coordination with Pennsylvania’s Uniform Construction Code.
Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by revising and clarifying certain provisions; making corrections for compliance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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The enacted bill updates Philadelphia’s Residential Code by adopting the 2015 International Residential Code along with state and local amendments, effective October 1, 2018.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by adopting the 2015 edition of the "International Residential Code" as published by the International Code Council, with previously adopted amendments thereto, as adopted through the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s sidewalk-cafe rules to permit sidewalk cafes on both sides of Frankford Avenue between Bleigh Avenue and Wellington Street, and on both sides of Cottman Avenue between Frankford Avenue and Leon Street.
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Cafes," by permitting sidewalk cafes to be maintained on Frankford Avenue, both sides, from Bleigh Avenue to Wellington Street; and Cottman Avenue, both sides, from Frankford Avenue to Leon Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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Meeting date
June 5, 2018
This lapsed resolution would have proposed a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment governing real property assessments.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide accountability to City Council for real property assessment increases; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
RECESSED
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This lapsed bill would have asked Philadelphia voters on November 6, 2018, whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to provide accountability to City Council for increases in real property assessments.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide accountability to City Council for real property assessment increases; and authorizing the appropriate officers to fix the date for the election for such purpose; prescribing the form of the ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the election; all under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
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This lapsed resolution would have submitted a proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to city voters.
Submitting to the electors of the City an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Council of the City of Philadelphia to adopt a system of public financing of campaigns for City elected offices.
RECESSED
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This lapsed bill would have placed a question before Philadelphia voters on May 15, 2018, asking whether the City Charter should call on City Council to adopt public financing for campaigns for City elected offices.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Council of the City of Philadelphia to adopt a system of public financing of campaigns for City elected offices; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
RECESSED
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This lapsed bill would have changed Philadelphia’s rules for political contributions and campaign spending.
Amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Political Contributions and Expenditures," to add and make changes to provisions regarding campaign contributions; contributions to transition and inauguration committees; and campaign finance disclosures; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
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This lapsed resolution would have approved the Mayor’s Revised Five Year Financial Plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2019 through 2023, including proposed changes for fiscal year 2018.
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 2019 through 2023, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2018, 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.
RECESSED
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This lapsed bill would have revised Philadelphia’s wage and net profits tax rates for residents and nonresidents.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
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This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s School Tax Authorization rules to let the School District’s Board of Education impose an annual real estate tax for school purposes.
Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to authorize the Board of Education to impose a real estate tax for the School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
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Meeting date
June 4, 2018
Meeting date
May 24, 2018
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 100 S Broad Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication concerns a proposed amendment to Philadelphia’s Public Employees Retirement Code.
Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," to expand "Plan 16" to include certain employees, to change contribution rates for certain employees and the City, to amend various provisions relating to the Deferred Retirement Option Plan ("DROP"), and to make technical amendments; all under certain terms and conditions.
READ
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution approving the reappointment of Sonny Popowsky to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer, and Storm Water Rate Board.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2340 N. 19th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of the Philadelphia Code.
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This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning the Philadelphia Land Bank’s possible disposal of 1238 N.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1238 N. 15th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of the Philadelphia Code.
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