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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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Meeting date
March 11, 2015
This adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings on Philadelphia’s Storefront Improvement Program.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings on the Storefront Improvement Program and its impact on small businesses and neighborhood economic development.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings on Philadelphia’s Storefront Improvement Program.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings on the Storefront Improvement Program and its impact on small businesses and neighborhood economic development.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Meeting date
March 10, 2015
The enacted ordinance adds rules for donation bins in Philadelphia, including limits on where they may be placed, property-owner permission, identification and warning signs, secure construction, and regular maintenance.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions," by adding a new Chapter providing for the licensing and regulation of donation bins, establishing penalties, and making conforming amendments and technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance adds rules for donation bins in Philadelphia, including limits on where they may be placed, property-owner permission, identification and warning signs, secure construction, and regular maintenance.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions," by adding a new Chapter providing for the licensing and regulation of donation bins, establishing penalties, and making conforming amendments and technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance adds rules for donation bins in Philadelphia, including limits on where they may be placed, property-owner permission, identification and warning signs, secure construction, and regular maintenance.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions," by adding a new Chapter providing for the licensing and regulation of donation bins, establishing penalties, and making conforming amendments and technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance adds rules for donation bins in Philadelphia, including limits on where they may be placed, property-owner permission, identification and warning signs, secure construction, and regular maintenance.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions," by adding a new Chapter providing for the licensing and regulation of donation bins, establishing penalties, and making conforming amendments and technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance adds rules for donation bins in Philadelphia, including limits on where they may be placed, property-owner permission, identification and warning signs, secure construction, and regular maintenance.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions," by adding a new Chapter providing for the licensing and regulation of donation bins, establishing penalties, and making conforming amendments and technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance adds rules for donation bins in Philadelphia, including limits on where they may be placed, property-owner permission, identification and warning signs, secure construction, and regular maintenance.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions," by adding a new Chapter providing for the licensing and regulation of donation bins, establishing penalties, and making conforming amendments and technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill revises Philadelphia license fees for rental properties and vacant lots, buildings, and waterfront structures.
Amending Subcode "A" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," as it has been amended by Bill No. 140856, by amending Chapter 9, entitled "Fees," by revising the fees for licenses issued under Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to consider a Home Rule Charter amendment in a May 19, 2015 special election.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of an independent Commission on Universal Pre-Kindergarten; 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.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed bill would have required building owners to periodically inspect and test fire dampers, smoke dampers, and smoke control systems, with inspections performed by qualified or certified contractors.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, Subcode "F" (The Philadelphia Fire Code) and Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), by providing that building owners shall follow applicable requirements of State and City Construction Codes to conduct periodic inspection and testing of fire dampers, smoke dampers and smoke control systems; to require such inspections and testing be performed by qualified persons; and to provide for penalties for violations of such code requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed bill would have required building owners to periodically inspect and test fire dampers, smoke dampers, and smoke control systems, with inspections performed by qualified or certified contractors.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, Subcode "F" (The Philadelphia Fire Code) and Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), by providing that building owners shall follow applicable requirements of State and City Construction Codes to conduct periodic inspection and testing of fire dampers, smoke dampers and smoke control systems; to require such inspections and testing be performed by qualified persons; and to provide for penalties for violations of such code requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed bill would have required building owners to periodically inspect and test fire dampers, smoke dampers, and smoke control systems, with inspections performed by qualified or certified contractors.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, Subcode "F" (The Philadelphia Fire Code) and Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), by providing that building owners shall follow applicable requirements of State and City Construction Codes to conduct periodic inspection and testing of fire dampers, smoke dampers and smoke control systems; to require such inspections and testing be performed by qualified persons; and to provide for penalties for violations of such code requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Meeting date
March 9, 2015
This adopted resolution authorizes the Special Investigating Committee on Demolition Practices to hold public hearings about how demolition policy reforms were carried out after the June 5, 2013, building collapse at 22nd and Market Streets.
Authoring the Special Investigating Committee on Demolition Practices to conduct public hearings to review the execution, progress and efficacy of demolition policy reforms enacted as a result of the tragic collapse of buildings at 22nd and Market Streets in Philadelphia, which resulted in catastrophic injury and loss of lives on this day, June 5th, one year ago.
Cancellation of Scheduled Public Hearing
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Special Investigating Committee on Demolition Practices to hold public hearings about how demolition policy reforms were carried out after the June 5, 2013, building collapse at 22nd and Market Streets.
Authoring the Special Investigating Committee on Demolition Practices to conduct public hearings to review the execution, progress and efficacy of demolition policy reforms enacted as a result of the tragic collapse of buildings at 22nd and Market Streets in Philadelphia, which resulted in catastrophic injury and loss of lives on this day, June 5th, one year ago.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Meeting date
March 5, 2015
This communication, which was placed on file, transmits a proposed bill to amend the Philadelphia Code’s authorization of the Realty Use and Occupancy Tax.
Transmitting a bill amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication concerns a proposed bill that would amend Philadelphia's tax code to further authorize the School District of Philadelphia's Board of Education to impose a real estate tax within the city, increase that tax, and make technical changes.
Transmitting a bill amending Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia, to provide for an increase in the tax, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would amend Philadelphia’s Wage and Net Profits Tax chapter by revising certain tax rates under specified conditions.
Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.