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
April 28, 2005
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the memory of Johnny Sample, who died on April 26 at age 67.
Honoring the memory of Johnny Sample who died on April 26 at the Age of Sixty-Seven.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The lapsed bill would have authorized the City to create a nonprofit corporation to provide tax-relief grants to Philadelphia homeowners with burdensome real estate tax bills.
Authorizing designated City officials to file articles of incorporation for a new not-for-profit corporation for the purpose of providing tax relief to certain homeowners who experience burdensome real estate tax bills; authorizing the Director of Finance to enter into an agreement with such corporation for such purpose; and providing for the funding of such an agreement; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed proposal would have submitted a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters asking whether City Council approval should be required for changes to Water Department rates and charges for water and sewage disposal services.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter regarding City Council approval of rates and charges fixed by the Water Department for supplying water and sewage disposal services, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have repealed a 2005 ordinance authorizing lease agreements and related financing for renovations and expansion of the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Central Library.
Repealing an Ordinance, approved by the Mayor on January 25, 2005 (Bill No. 041041), entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia (the "City"), to enter into a Ground Lease Agreement (the "Library Ground Lease") with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") providing for the leasing by the City to PAID of certain parcels of land and the improvements thereon owned or to be acquired by the City, and further authorizing said officers to enter into a Prime Lease (the "Library Prime Lease") between PAID and the City providing for the subleasing by PAID to the City of all or a portion of such land and certain improvements to be renovated and constructed thereon, including renovations to the existing Central Library of the Free Library of Philadelphia, a library facility expanding the current Central Library and accessory and related amenities, improvements and infrastructure ("...
ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
April 21, 2005
This enacted measure amended Philadelphia’s zoning code to create special district controls for commercially zoned properties with frontage on Girard Avenue from the 2500 to 3200 blocks.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing for new special district controls for the Girard Avenue area, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s campaign-finance rules for candidates for Mayor, District Attorney, City Controller, Register of Wills, Sheriff, Clerk of Quarter Sessions Court, City Commissioner, and City Council.
Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Officers and Employees," by amending the provisions relating to campaign contributions and expenditures, relating to, including but not limited to, the District Attorney, City Controller, Register of Wills, Sheriff, Clerk of Quarter Sessions Court and City Commissioner.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This bill is recorded with a status of enacted.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Columbia Avenue, the Delaware River and Marlborough Street.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to apply for up to $2 million in state funding to help renovate Simon’s Recreation Center, including installing heating and cooling systems.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an amount not to exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) to assist in the renovation of the Simon's Recreation Center; and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to apply for up to $500,000 in state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funding to help construct, rehabilitate, and renovate Pleasant Hill Park.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an amount not to exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) to assist in the construction, rehabilitation and renovation of Pleasant Hill Park; and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to apply for up to $6 million in state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funding for public infrastructure improvements related to the Mill Creek Development project.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an amount not to exceed Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000) to assist in the development of the Mill Creek Development project; and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted measure authorizes Philadelphia’s Housing and Community Development Director to apply for federal grants for community development, affordable housing, emergency shelters, and housing assistance for people with AIDS, as well as state grants to prevent and eliminate blight.
Authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development (Housing Director), on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); authorizing the Housing Director to file applications with HUD to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) program; authorizing the Housing Director, on behalf of the City, to file an application with HUD for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant; authorizing the Housing Director, on behalf of the City, to file an application or applications to obtain grants from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Housing Director and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandi...
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized a $624,662 transfer within Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2005 Grants Revenue Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2005 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Department of Public Property.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorized a $116,797 transfer within Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2005 Water Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2005 within the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted measure authorized a $790,000 transfer for Fiscal Year 2005 from the Grants Revenue Fund to the Special Gasoline Tax Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2005 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Special Gasoline Tax Fund, the Department of Streets.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorized the Director of Finance to transfer $29.5 million in Fiscal Year 2005 appropriations from the General Fund and Grants Revenue Fund to various city offices, departments, boards, commissions, and the First Judicial District.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2005 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized $6,435,263 in Fiscal Year 2005 transfers within the Grants Revenue Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2005 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Mayor's Office of Information Services, the Department of Licenses and Inspections, the Board of Trustees of the Free Library of Philadelphia, the District Attorney, the Register of Wills, and the City Commissioners.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution urges the Mayor not to close the North and Northeast Municipal Service Centers, also called mini-City Halls, until an alternative is available that provides the same level of service.
Urging the Mayor not to proceed with the closing of the North and Northeast Municipal Service Centers, popularly known as the mini-City Halls.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution agreeing that Philadelphia would participate in the proposed Avenue North Tax Increment Financing District if the district is created.
Agreeing to participate in the "Avenue North Tax Increment Financing District," if it should be created by the Council of the City of Philadelphia in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act of July 11, 1990, (P.L. 465, No. 113), as amended, in the North Philadelphia Redevelopment Area, an area generally bounded by Cecil B. Moore Avenue on the north, Broad Street on the east, Oxford Street on the south, and Carlisle Street on the west; and designating the Mayor or his designee as the City's representative for purposes of meeting with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, pursuant to Section 5(a)(2) of the Tax Increment Financing Act.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.