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
May 5, 2010
This enacted ordinance extends until February 16, 2012, the deadline for meeting conditions tied to a 2006 ordinance concerning changes to the City Plan and the proposed vacation of portions of Jefferson, Heston, and Paxon Streets.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 051234) approved February 16, 2006, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 266 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Jefferson Street and Heston Street, each from 52nd Street to Paxon Street; by striking from the City Plan and vacating Paxon Street from Jefferson Street to Columbia Avenue; and by reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for gas main purposes, water main purposes, and drainage purposes within the beds of the streets being stricken by this Ordinance, if necessary, all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
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This enacted ordinance establishes East Duval Street as one-way westbound between Lowber Street and Mansfield Avenue.
Establishing a one-way regulation on East Duval Street, from Lowber Street to Mansfield Avenue, westbound.
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The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for towing companies and tow trucks, including licensing, vehicle inspections, insurance, equipment, fees, towing agreements, payment methods, and penalties.
Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," by revising the provisions governing the licensing and regulation of towers, under certain terms and conditions.
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This lapsed resolution would have proposed a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment allowing City Council, by ordinance, to direct fines from violations of ordinances prohibiting witness and victim intimidation into a special fund.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to authorize Council to provide that fines imposed for violation of any ordinance prohibiting witness and victim intimidation must be paid into a special fund to be used only for assistance to victims and witnesses, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
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The enacted ordinance prohibits people from intimidating or attempting to intimidate crime victims and witnesses in ways that interfere with reporting crimes, providing information, or participating in criminal proceedings.
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding provisions prohibiting the intimidation of witnesses and victims of crimes, providing fines for violations, and requiring that all such fines be paid into a special fund to be used for witness relocation assistance, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This lapsed proposal would have submitted a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters for approval or rejection.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of a proposed amendment of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, set forth in a Resolution approved by Council, to authorize Council to provide that fines imposed for violation of any ordinance prohibiting witness and victim intimidation must be paid into a special fund to be used only for assistance to victims and witnesses, and to make arrangements for the special election.
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Meeting date
May 4, 2010
This lapsed resolution would have approved a revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2011 through 2015, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2010.
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 2011 through 2015, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2010, 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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The enacted ordinance established an annual $300 sanitation services fee for owners of residential or commercial properties eligible for City curbside waste collection, effective July 1, 2010.
Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by providing for a sanitation services fee, under certain terms and conditions.
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This lapsed proposal would have created a Philadelphia tax on retail sales of sugar-sweetened, nonalcoholic beverages, including packaged drinks, fountain drinks, restaurant sales, and vending-machine sales.
Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections,' by adding a new Chapter 19-3600, entitled "Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax," under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted ordinance adopted Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2011 and appropriated money from multiple city funds to departments, boards, commissions, and agencies.
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011.
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The enacted ordinance adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal 2011 Capital Budget, totaling $2,313,095,000 for capital projects during the fiscal year from July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011.
To adopt a Fiscal 2011 Capital Budget.
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The City adopted a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2011 through 2016.
To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2011-2016 inclusive.
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Meeting date
April 29, 2010
This communication, now placed on file, transmits a proposed bill that would amend Philadelphia’s Public Employees Retirement Code.
Transmitting a bill amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," to create two new Plans, entitled "Plan '10" and "DC Plan," for (i) certain employees hired or rehired on or after January 1, 2010; and (ii) certain electing employees; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of Finance.
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning the City’s possible purchase of equipment and other assets making up a wireless communications network from Network Acquisition Company, LLC.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Division of Technology to enter into an agreement with Network Acquisition Company, LLC ("NAC") for the purchase of certain equipment and other assets comprising a wireless communications network, and authorizing the Chief Technology Officer and the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") pursuant to which PAID will, at the City's direction, assume on the City's behalf certain long term leases and licenses of sites on which are located facilities necessary for the wireless network and sublease or sublicense such facilities to the City, as well as, at the City's option, certain agreements for the provision of fiber optic communications circuits and/or support services for the wireless network; all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Chief Technology Officer.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 090834, which was passed by Council on April 15, 2010, was signed by the Mayor on April 28, 2010.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 090837, 100096, 100161, 100184 and 100186, which were passed by Council on April 22, 2010, were signed by the Mayor on April 28, 2010.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 100212, which was passed by Council on April 22, 2010, was signed by the Mayor on April 22, 2010.
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This adopted resolution recognizes and honors officers of the Philadelphia Police Department for their service.
Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating The Officers Of The Philadelphia Police Department And Declaring Thursday, May 27, 2010, "Philadelphia Police Officers Appreciation Day."
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