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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Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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Meeting date
September 13, 2012
The enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s zoning rules for development in flood-prone areas and repeals the former chapter on development in defined flood plains.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by making, revising, and consolidating certain regulations regarding flood protection, and by further repealing Chapter 10-1100A of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Development in Defined Flood Plain Areas"; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $350 million in airport revenue bonds or notes, including short-term commercial paper, to fund capital projects for the Airport System.
Constituting the Thirteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller and the City Solicitor, or a majority of them, to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable airport revenue bonds or notes of the City of Philadelphia, some or all of which may be used for the implementation of a commercial paper program; setting forth the use of proceeds; determining the sufficiency of pledged Amounts Available for Debt Service; covenanting for the payment of interest and principal; authorizing the Bond Committee to take certain action with regard to the terms and conditions of the airport revenue bonds or notes and related agreements and the elections under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such airport revenue bonds or notes, the investment of the proceeds there...
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to arrange financing to repay a $230 million deferred contribution to the City’s pension system.
Authorizing and approving (i) the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the financing of the repayment of a certain deferred funding obligation, (ii) the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series, to finance repayment of such deferred funding obligation; and (iii) the obligation of the City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal years to provide for the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; and covenanting that the City of Philadelphia will make timely payment...
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted measure requires the Finance Director’s annual report to include a ranking of all Economic Opportunity Plans.
Amending Chapter 17-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Annual Disparity Study and Participation Goals," by requiring certain additional information to be included in the Finance Director's required annual report, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Northern Liberties Auction, Inc.
Authorizing Northern Liberties Auction, Inc. ("Owner") to construct, use and maintain various encroachments within the right-of-way on the north sidewalk of Spring Garden Street between N. Third Street and Bodine Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
MOTION·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
June 28, 2012
This adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania Auditor General to conduct a forensic audit of the School District of Philadelphia.
Urging the Pennsylvania Auditor General to conduct a forensic audit of the School District of Philadelphia to provide a greater degree of transparency into the District's finances so that the City of Philadelphia can consider solutions to the School District's current fiscal crisis.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Rules to hold hearings about the creation of Registered Community Organizations (RCOs).
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Rules to hold hearings to investigate the creation of Registered Community Organizations and the impact they will have on the community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes the 40th anniversary of Title IX, a federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in education programs that receive federal financial assistance.
Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of Title IX, the groundbreaking gender equality legislation that increased educational and athletic access to generations of women and girls.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution proposed amending Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to allow City Council to adopt the City’s annual operating budget within 30 days after the state budget is adopted.
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to authorize City Council to adopt the City's Annual Operating Budget Ordinance within thirty days of the adoption of the State Budget; providing for interim revenue and spending measures and procedures; all under certain terms and conditions; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed the zoning designations for certain areas within the boundaries of Parkside Avenue, 50th Street (Extended), Merion Avenue, 52nd Street, Columbia Avenue, and 51st Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Parkside Avenue, 50th Street (Extended), Merion Avenue, 52nd Street, Columbia Avenue, and 51st Street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed proposal would have amended Philadelphia’s business income and receipts tax rules to create a Visitability Tax Credit.
Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income And Receipts Taxes," by providing a "Visitability Tax Credit" for cost incurred to make newly constructed single and multi-family dwellings accessible for disabled persons all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have established a no-parking-at-any-time regulation on certain cul-de-sacs in the area bounded by 13th Street, 9th Street, Girard Avenue, and Cecil B.
Establishing a no parking anytime regulation on certain cul-de-sacs within the area bounded by 13th to the West, 9th Street to the East, Girard Avenue to the South, and Cecil B. Moore Avenue to the North.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The lapsed bill would have submitted a proposed amendment to Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to voters, allowing City Council to adopt the city’s annual operating budget within 30 days after the state budget was adopted.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to authorize City Council to adopt the City's Annual Operating Budget Ordinance within thirty days of the adoption of the State Budget; providing for interim revenue and spending measures and procedures; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
June 21, 2012
This adopted resolution calls on City Council’s Committee on Education to hold hearings about the best and most effective way to govern and hold accountable the Philadelphia School District.
Calling upon Council's Committee on Education to hold hearings to determine the best, most efficient and effective form of governance and accountability for the Philadelphia School District.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the late historian Dr.
Honoring the late historian Dr. Edward Robinson (1918 - 2012) for his unbridled passion and dedication to the study of African Ancestry, his many lessons on culture, anthropology, and heritage, and his commitment to the Philadelphia community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring the founders and supporters of Youth Courts for using restorative justice, teaching civic responsibility, and encouraging community involvement among young people.
Honoring the outstanding efforts and achievements of the many founders and supporters of Youth Courts who have integrated restorative justice methods, taught civic responsibility, and promoted community involvement; all to promote the goal of reduced recidivism and delinquency; as well as inspire our youth towards achievement, empowerment, and self-realization.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings about regulations for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and similar vehicles.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to review and examine the regulations surrounding All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and similar vehicles.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring Joseph A.
Honoring Joseph A. Feola upon his retirement and recognizing his dedication to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, especially his accomplishments as Director for the Southeast Regional Office.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.