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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Council actions
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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Meeting date
June 10, 2010
This enacted measure created a Philadelphia Internship Tax Credit for tax years 2012 and 2013.
Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by creating the "Philadelphia Internship Tax Credit," under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain properties within the area bounded by Hunting Park Avenue, Henry Avenue, Roberts Avenue, and Fox Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Hunting Park Avenue, Henry Avenue, Roberts Avenue, and Fox Street; and amending Sections 14-304 and 14-309 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled, respectively, "Area Shopping Center District" and "'C-3' Commercial," by providing for additional permitted uses; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted law sets standards for City Council approval of certain Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development real estate transactions involving properties valued or expected to be valued above $250,000, excluding transactions involving only single-family homes.
Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by establishing standards for approvals of certain transactions involving the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, including commitments to Economic Opportunity Plans.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance removed the one-year expiration provision for the Queen Village Neighborhood Conservation District.
Amending Section 14-908 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Queen Village Neighborhood Conservation District," by deleting the provision which provided for the expiration of Section 14-908 one year after it became law, thereby reestablishing on a permanent basis the Queen Village Neighborhood Conservation District, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill increases the annual license fee for owning a vacant lot, vacant building, or vacant wharf, pier, or dock from $300 to $750.
Amending Chapter 4-200.0, Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Text of Subcodes," by amending Section A-906, entitled "Property Maintenance Code Fees," to increase the license fees charged to own a vacant lot, vacant building or vacant wharf, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s Community Development rules to require at least 5% of the city’s annual federal Community Development Block Grant funds to support economic development for mixed-use projects on or near commercial corridors.
Amending Chapter 21-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Community Development," by amending Section 21-1108, entitled "Economic Development," to increase the percentage of funds that must be allocated to economic development, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted law establishes minimum standards for the “best and good faith efforts” required in Economic Opportunity Plans for certain City-approved projects and contracts.
Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by establishing minimum standards of "best and good faith efforts" to be employed in the development and implementation of Economic Opportunity Plans.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill lowers the monetary threshold for requiring an Economic Opportunity Plan on certain City-funded projects and contracts from $1 million to $250,000.
Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by modifying the monetary threshold triggering the requirement of an economic opportunity plan on City funded projects or contracts.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted measure authorized the City Treasurer to amend the City’s contract with Wachovia Bank, N.A.
Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with Wachovia Bank, N.A. for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
June 3, 2010
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for where farmers’ markets may operate.
Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding, removing and modifying various permissible locations for farmers' markets, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for about 47,000 square feet at 2800 S.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for use by the City, of a premises located at 2800 S. 20th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorized the transfer of $35,992,375 in Fiscal Year 2011 federal stimulus funding within the City’s Grants Revenue Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants - Federal Stimulus Funding to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the City to arrange for paving Fourth Street from Westmoreland Street to Ontario Street and Westmoreland Street from Lawrence Street to Fourth Street for new residential development.
Authorizing the paving of Fourth Street from Westmoreland Street to Ontario Street and Westmoreland Street from Lawrence Street to Fourth Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill approves a lease amendment allowing Philadelphia Gas Works, through the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, to rent certain space at 1137 Chestnut Street from Girard Square A NY LP for an additional term.
Approving a Lease Amendment between Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, solely in its capacity as operator and manager of the City-owned Philadelphia Gas Works, and Girard Square A NY LP for certain premises located at 1137 Chestnut Street.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance placed a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment on the November 2, 2010 ballot.
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 further provide for non-discrimination clauses in City contracts; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill provided for a November 2, 2010 ballot question asking Philadelphia voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to modernize the City’s procurement process.
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 modernize the City's procurement process, including by allowing for electronic bidding, electronic reverse auctions and electronic execution of contracts; for appropriate bidder security; and for cooperative purchasing; all under certain terms and conditions; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s sidewalk sales rules to prohibit sidewalk vending on both sides of North Second Street between Spring Garden Street and Girard Avenue.
Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting sidewalk vending on both sides of north Second street, between Spring Garden street and Girard avenue with the exception of certain owners and tenants of properties; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes, honors, celebrates, and thanks the Philadelphia Flag Day Association on its 75th anniversary.
Recognizing, Honoring, Celebrating, and Thanking The Philadelphia Flag Day Association for its invaluable contributions to the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of its 75th Anniversary.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.