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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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Council actions

Actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote.

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Meeting date

November 2, 2017

Procedural2017-11-02
Bill 170714

This lapsed bill would have changed the rules for City Council approval of redevelopment proposals and contracts under Pennsylvania’s Urban Redevelopment Law.

Amending Chapter 16-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Redevelopment Proposals and Contracts," by further providing with respect to requirements for Council's approval of redevelopment proposals and redevelopment contracts submitted to Council for approval under the provisions of the Urban Redevelopment Law, all under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2017-11-02
Resolution 170685

This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings about early child care providers and best practices issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

Authorizing the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings on Early Child Care Providers and Best Practices issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

Cancellation of Scheduled Public Hearing

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2017-11-02
Resolution 170685

This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings about early child care providers and best practices issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

Authorizing the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings on Early Child Care Providers and Best Practices issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2017-11-02
Resolution 170439

This lapsed resolution would have authorized joint City Council committee hearings on the impact of permanently prohibiting suspensions for students in first through fifth grade in the School District of Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Joint City Council Committees on Education and Children and Youth to hold hearings reviewing the impact of permanently prohibiting the suspension of elementary-aged students from the first through fifth grades in The School District of Philadelphia.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2017-11-02
Resolution 170439

This lapsed resolution would have authorized joint City Council committee hearings on the impact of permanently prohibiting suspensions for students in first through fifth grade in the School District of Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Joint City Council Committees on Education and Children and Youth to hold hearings reviewing the impact of permanently prohibiting the suspension of elementary-aged students from the first through fifth grades in The School District of Philadelphia.

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2017-11-02
Resolution 170439

This lapsed resolution would have authorized joint City Council committee hearings on the impact of permanently prohibiting suspensions for students in first through fifth grade in the School District of Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Joint City Council Committees on Education and Children and Youth to hold hearings reviewing the impact of permanently prohibiting the suspension of elementary-aged students from the first through fifth grades in The School District of Philadelphia.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Meeting date

November 1, 2017

Procedural2017-11-01
Bill 170878

This enacted ordinance authorizes an agreement between Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to finance or refinance a home repair program for City homeowners.

Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority relating to the financing of a home repair program for City homeowners; approving the issuance by such Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such program and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City 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 such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City will make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; and authorizing City officials to take other necessa...

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2017-11-01
Bill 170878

This enacted ordinance authorizes an agreement between Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to finance or refinance a home repair program for City homeowners.

Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority relating to the financing of a home repair program for City homeowners; approving the issuance by such Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such program and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City 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 such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City will make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; and authorizing City officials to take other necessa...

AMENDED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2017-11-01
Bill 170878

This enacted ordinance authorizes an agreement between Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to finance or refinance a home repair program for City homeowners.

Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority relating to the financing of a home repair program for City homeowners; approving the issuance by such Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such program and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City 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 such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City will make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; and authorizing City officials to take other necessa...

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2017-11-01
Bill 170878

This enacted ordinance authorizes an agreement between Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to finance or refinance a home repair program for City homeowners.

Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority relating to the financing of a home repair program for City homeowners; approving the issuance by such Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such program and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City 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 such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City will make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; and authorizing City officials to take other necessa...

HEARING NOTICES SENT

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2017-11-01
Bill 170792

This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for Keystone Opportunity Zones and related development areas.

Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," to provide for additional extensions of certain benefits, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2017-11-01
Bill 170726

The enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s contracts and procurement rules to give City Council additional oversight of compliance with Economic Opportunity Plans involving minority and female workers and minority-, female-, and disabled-owned disadvantaged businesses.

Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by enacting a new Subsection 17-1605(3) to provide for additional oversight by the City Council of compliance with all Economic Opportunity Plans ("EOP") for the participation of minority and female workers, Minority-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Female-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and Disabled-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises; all under certain terms and conditions.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2017-11-01
Bill 170726

The enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s contracts and procurement rules to give City Council additional oversight of compliance with Economic Opportunity Plans involving minority and female workers and minority-, female-, and disabled-owned disadvantaged businesses.

Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by enacting a new Subsection 17-1605(3) to provide for additional oversight by the City Council of compliance with all Economic Opportunity Plans ("EOP") for the participation of minority and female workers, Minority-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Female-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and Disabled-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises; all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2017-11-01
Bill 170726

The enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s contracts and procurement rules to give City Council additional oversight of compliance with Economic Opportunity Plans involving minority and female workers and minority-, female-, and disabled-owned disadvantaged businesses.

Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by enacting a new Subsection 17-1605(3) to provide for additional oversight by the City Council of compliance with all Economic Opportunity Plans ("EOP") for the participation of minority and female workers, Minority-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Female-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and Disabled-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises; all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2017-11-01
Bill 170717

This enacted ordinance expands Philadelphia tax relief for new businesses certified as sustainable.

Amending Chapter 19-4200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "New Sustainable Businesses," to expand the tax relief offered to such businesses, and to make technical corrections, all under certain terms and conditions.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2017-11-01
Bill 170717

This enacted ordinance expands Philadelphia tax relief for new businesses certified as sustainable.

Amending Chapter 19-4200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "New Sustainable Businesses," to expand the tax relief offered to such businesses, and to make technical corrections, all under certain terms and conditions.

AMENDED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2017-11-01
Bill 170717

This enacted ordinance expands Philadelphia tax relief for new businesses certified as sustainable.

Amending Chapter 19-4200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "New Sustainable Businesses," to expand the tax relief offered to such businesses, and to make technical corrections, all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2017-11-01
Bill 170717

This enacted ordinance expands Philadelphia tax relief for new businesses certified as sustainable.

Amending Chapter 19-4200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "New Sustainable Businesses," to expand the tax relief offered to such businesses, and to make technical corrections, all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.