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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

May 14, 2014

Council Action2014-05-14
Bill 140234

This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Dungan Road, Napfle Avenue, the railroad right-of-way, and Rhawn Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Dungan Road, Napfle Avenue, Railroad Right-of-Way, and Rhawn Street.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-05-14
Bill 140233

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land within the boundaries listed in the legislation, replacing the existing designations shown on zoning Maps A1, A2, and A3 with the designations shown on Maps B1, B2, and B3.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Hermitage Street, Henry Avenue, Dupont Street, Ridge Avenue, Monastery Avenue, Dexter Street, Lyceum Avenue, Manayunk Avenue, Leverington Avenue, and Ridge Avenue.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-05-14
Bill 140225

The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer four parcels at 1224, 1226, 1228, and 1230-32 North Mascher Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, parcels of land generally situate at 1224, 1226, 1228, and 1230-32 North Mascher Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-05-14
Bill 140206

The enacted amendment revises Philadelphia’s Deferred Retirement Option Plan rules for when participants separate from City employment.

Amending Section 22-310 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)," by revising and clarifying requirements relating to separation from employment, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-05-14
Bill 140205

This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s Public Employees Retirement Code.

Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," to expand the scope of "Plan '10" and "DC Plan" to cover additional employees, including employees represented by AFSCME, District Council 47 and certain employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, to change contribution rates, and to make technical amendments, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-05-14
Bill 140144-A

The enacted measure adopts a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2015 through 2020.

To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2015-2020 inclusive.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-05-14
Bill 140145-A

This enacted ordinance adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal 2015 Capital Budget, totaling $3,039,387,000.

To adopt a Fiscal 2015 Capital Budget.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-05-14
Bill 140146-A

This enacted ordinance adopts Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2015 and authorizes spending from the General Fund and multiple special funds.

Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2015.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-05-14
Resolution 140159

This lapsed resolution would have approved a revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2015 through 2019, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2014.

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 2015 through 2019, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2014, 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

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-05-14
Bill 140149

This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Girard Avenue, Front Street, the Delaware Expressway, Spring Garden Street, 3rd Street, Brown Street, and 2nd Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Girard Avenue, Front Street, Delaware Expressway, Spring Garden Street, 3rd Street, Brown Street, and 2nd Street.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-05-14
Bill 140148

This enacted measure amends Philadelphia law to authorize 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, under certain terms and conditions.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-05-14
Bill 140147

This enacted measure amends city law to further authorize the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to impose a tax on people or businesses that use or occupy real estate in the School District for commercial or industrial activities.

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.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-05-14
Bill 140140

This enacted ordinance lowers Philadelphia’s wage and net profits tax rate by 0.5 percentage points for eligible low-income residents and nonresidents, and allows them to seek refunds for excess taxes paid.

Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by decreasing the rate or rates of the tax imposed upon certain low income persons, providing for refunds of excess taxes paid, directing the Revenue Department to develop procedures and forms whereby eligible taxpayers can obtain such refunds, and requiring employers to provide refund forms to employees; all under certain terms and conditions.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2014-05-14
Bill 140098

This enacted ordinance created a Spring Garden Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District covering the area bounded by Spring Garden Street, Broad Street, Callowhill Street, and 18th Street, including properties on both sides of those streets.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by creating a new Spring Garden /NCA Overlay District in the area bounded by Spring Garden Street, Broad Street, Callowhill Street, and 18th Street, and prohibiting Personal Credit Establishments within the District.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

May 13, 2014