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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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June 8, 2016

Procedural2016-06-08
Bill 160508

This lapsed bill would have created a 15-cent tax on each qualifying beverage sold in a non-reusable container of more than seven fluid ounces, with the tax generally paid by licensed distributors supplying Philadelphia dealers.

Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by adding a new Chapter 19-4100, entitled "Non-reusable beverage container Tax," under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-06-08
Bill 160508

This lapsed bill would have created a 15-cent tax on each qualifying beverage sold in a non-reusable container of more than seven fluid ounces, with the tax generally paid by licensed distributors supplying Philadelphia dealers.

Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by adding a new Chapter 19-4100, entitled "Non-reusable beverage container Tax," under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Procedural2016-06-08
Bill 160473

This enacted bill authorizes the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to enter into a multi-year agreement with SEPTA for access needed to carry out improvements to JFK Plaza, also known as Love Park.

Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to enter into an agreement to release and indemnify the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority in connection with access provided by SEPTA to carry out a project for improvements to JFK Plaza, aka "Love Park," at 15th and JFK Boulevard, all under certain terms and conditions.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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

Procedural2016-06-08
Bill 160473

This enacted bill authorizes the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to enter into a multi-year agreement with SEPTA for access needed to carry out improvements to JFK Plaza, also known as Love Park.

Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to enter into an agreement to release and indemnify the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority in connection with access provided by SEPTA to carry out a project for improvements to JFK Plaza, aka "Love Park," at 15th and JFK Boulevard, all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-06-08
Bill 160473

This enacted bill authorizes the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to enter into a multi-year agreement with SEPTA for access needed to carry out improvements to JFK Plaza, also known as Love Park.

Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to enter into an agreement to release and indemnify the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority in connection with access provided by SEPTA to carry out a project for improvements to JFK Plaza, aka "Love Park," at 15th and JFK Boulevard, all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Procedural2016-06-08
Bill 160458

The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to accept ownership of all or part of the land known as The Spring Gardens, bounded by North Street, North 18th Street, Wallace Street, and North 19th Street.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to accept title to all or a portion of the parcels of land in the area bounded by North Street, North 18th Street, Wallace Street, and North 19th Street; and amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fairmount Park System," to include such properties among the areas designated as part of the Fairmount Park System; all under certain terms and conditions.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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

Procedural2016-06-08
Bill 160458

The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to accept ownership of all or part of the land known as The Spring Gardens, bounded by North Street, North 18th Street, Wallace Street, and North 19th Street.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to accept title to all or a portion of the parcels of land in the area bounded by North Street, North 18th Street, Wallace Street, and North 19th Street; and amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fairmount Park System," to include such properties among the areas designated as part of the Fairmount Park System; all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-06-08
Bill 160458

The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to accept ownership of all or part of the land known as The Spring Gardens, bounded by North Street, North 18th Street, Wallace Street, and North 19th Street.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to accept title to all or a portion of the parcels of land in the area bounded by North Street, North 18th Street, Wallace Street, and North 19th Street; and amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fairmount Park System," to include such properties among the areas designated as part of the Fairmount Park System; all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Council Action2016-06-08
Resolution 160388

This lapsed resolution would have authorized City Council’s Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings for people seeking nomination to the Commission on Parks and Recreation.

Authorizing Council's Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings for applicants seeking nomination to serve on the Commission on Parks and Recreation, and further authorizing the Committee to recommend for Council's consideration nominations to be forwarded to the Mayor.

REPORT ISSUED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2016-06-08
Resolution 160388

This lapsed resolution would have authorized City Council’s Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings for people seeking nomination to the Commission on Parks and Recreation.

Authorizing Council's Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings for applicants seeking nomination to serve on the Commission on Parks and Recreation, and further authorizing the Committee to recommend for Council's consideration nominations to be forwarded to the Mayor.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-06-08
Resolution 160388

This lapsed resolution would have authorized City Council’s Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings for people seeking nomination to the Commission on Parks and Recreation.

Authorizing Council's Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings for applicants seeking nomination to serve on the Commission on Parks and Recreation, and further authorizing the Committee to recommend for Council's consideration nominations to be forwarded to the Mayor.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Procedural2016-06-08
Bill 160304

This enacted law requires Philadelphia parks and playgrounds owned or controlled by the City that are undergoing renovation or rebuilding to include accessible play areas for children with disabilities and other special needs.

Amending Chapter 15-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Playgrounds," by adding a new section requiring that all parks or playgrounds owned or controlled by the City to be more inclusive, inter-generational and family-friendly and provide equipment and play or fitness opportunities to accommodate children and adults with special needs, all under certain terms and conditions.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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

Procedural2016-06-08
Bill 160304

This enacted law requires Philadelphia parks and playgrounds owned or controlled by the City that are undergoing renovation or rebuilding to include accessible play areas for children with disabilities and other special needs.

Amending Chapter 15-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Playgrounds," by adding a new section requiring that all parks or playgrounds owned or controlled by the City to be more inclusive, inter-generational and family-friendly and provide equipment and play or fitness opportunities to accommodate children and adults with special needs, all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-06-08
Bill 160304

This enacted law requires Philadelphia parks and playgrounds owned or controlled by the City that are undergoing renovation or rebuilding to include accessible play areas for children with disabilities and other special needs.

Amending Chapter 15-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Playgrounds," by adding a new section requiring that all parks or playgrounds owned or controlled by the City to be more inclusive, inter-generational and family-friendly and provide equipment and play or fitness opportunities to accommodate children and adults with special needs, all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Procedural2016-06-08
Bill 160301

This enacted bill names the new addition to the Marian Anderson Recreation Center at 17th and Fitzwater streets “The Ryan Howard Training Center.” The designation applies to that recreation-center addition.

Naming and designating an addition to the Marian Anderson Recreation Center, located at the corner of 17th and Fitzwater streets, "The Ryan Howard Training Center."

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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

Procedural2016-06-08
Bill 160301

This enacted bill names the new addition to the Marian Anderson Recreation Center at 17th and Fitzwater streets “The Ryan Howard Training Center.” The designation applies to that recreation-center addition.

Naming and designating an addition to the Marian Anderson Recreation Center, located at the corner of 17th and Fitzwater streets, "The Ryan Howard Training Center."

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2016-06-08
Bill 160301

This enacted bill names the new addition to the Marian Anderson Recreation Center at 17th and Fitzwater streets “The Ryan Howard Training Center.” The designation applies to that recreation-center addition.

Naming and designating an addition to the Marian Anderson Recreation Center, located at the corner of 17th and Fitzwater streets, "The Ryan Howard Training Center."

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Procedural2016-06-08
Bill 160278

The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s minimum-compensation rules for covered employees under the Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage Standard.

Amending Section 17-1305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Compensation Required to be Paid to Employees," to revise the compensation and benefits required to be provided in connection with application of the Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage Standard, all under certain terms and conditions.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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