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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Other actions actions from the April 12, 2007 meeting.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution supporting the four initiatives in the proposed “Healthy Families, Healthy Workplaces Act.” The proposal would require paid sick leave based on hours worked, with different limits for larger and small employers, require employers to notify workers of this benefit, and allow workers facing retaliation to sue; the resolution also urges the Pennsylvania Legislature to pass the act.
Supporting the four initiatives within the "Healthy Families, Healthy Workplaces Act."
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution supporting the four initiatives in the proposed “Healthy Families, Healthy Workplaces Act.” The proposal would require paid sick leave based on hours worked, with different limits for larger and small employers, require employers to notify workers of this benefit, and allow workers facing retaliation to sue; the resolution also urges the Pennsylvania Legislature to pass the act.
Supporting the four initiatives within the "Healthy Families, Healthy Workplaces Act."
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This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings about Philadelphia’s funding of evidence-based violence prevention programs, how successful those programs are, and whether they could be expanded.
Authorizing City Council's Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings investigating Philadelphia's funding, the success and the feasibility of expanding evidence-based violence prevention programs.
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City Council adopted a resolution honoring David B.
The Council of the City of Philadelphia is pleased and proud to join with the family, many friends and colleagues of David B. Glancey, Esquire in honoring his exemplary service as Chairman of the City of Philadelphia Board of Revision of Taxes, and in celebrating his twenty-four years of outstanding service to the citizens of the City of Philadelphia.
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City Council adopted a resolution honoring David B.
The Council of the City of Philadelphia is pleased and proud to join with the family, many friends and colleagues of David B. Glancey, Esquire in honoring his exemplary service as Chairman of the City of Philadelphia Board of Revision of Taxes, and in celebrating his twenty-four years of outstanding service to the citizens of the City of Philadelphia.
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City Council approved a redevelopment contract for three parcels in the Nicetown Urban Renewal Area: 1541 Rowan Street, 1608 Rowan Street, and 1611 St.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of Nicetown Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 4, 5 & 6 also sometimes identified by house number and street addresses for Parcel No. 4 as 1541 Rowan street, for Parcel No. 5 as 1608 Rowan street and for Parcel No. 6 as 1611 St. Paul street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Nicetown, CDC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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City Council approved a redevelopment contract for three parcels in the Nicetown Urban Renewal Area: 1541 Rowan Street, 1608 Rowan Street, and 1611 St.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of Nicetown Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 4, 5 & 6 also sometimes identified by house number and street addresses for Parcel No. 4 as 1541 Rowan street, for Parcel No. 5 as 1608 Rowan street and for Parcel No. 6 as 1611 St. Paul street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Nicetown, CDC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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The adopted resolution recognizes and honors the Martin Luther King High School cheerleading squad for winning first place in the non-pyramid division of the 2007 Philadelphia Public League Cheerleader Competition.
Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating The Martin Luther King High School Cheerleading Squad - For Capturing The First Place Prize In The Non-Pyramid Division Of The Philadelphia Public League Cheerleader Competition.
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The adopted resolution recognizes and honors the Martin Luther King High School cheerleading squad for winning first place in the non-pyramid division of the 2007 Philadelphia Public League Cheerleader Competition.
Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating The Martin Luther King High School Cheerleading Squad - For Capturing The First Place Prize In The Non-Pyramid Division Of The Philadelphia Public League Cheerleader Competition.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about Pennsylvania Governor Edward G.
Authorizing the Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on recommendations of Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell proposed legislation, "Prescription for Pennsylvania" and further authorizing the Committee to seek advice and recommendations to improve the availability and quality of affordable healthcare in Philadelphia from citizens, health experts, health policy experts, academia, businesses, employers, and state legislative and executive branch officials.
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The adopted resolution urges Community Health Systems and the University of Pennsylvania Health Systems not to close the obstetrics unit at Chestnut Hill Hospital.
Urging the Community Health Systems and the University of Pennsylvania Health Systems (UPHS) not to close the Chestnut Hill Hospital Obstetrics Unit.
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The adopted resolution urges Community Health Systems and the University of Pennsylvania Health Systems not to close the obstetrics unit at Chestnut Hill Hospital.
Urging the Community Health Systems and the University of Pennsylvania Health Systems (UPHS) not to close the Chestnut Hill Hospital Obstetrics Unit.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring June 1, 2007, “Safe Night Philadelphia Day.” The resolution recognized a citywide youth-safety effort involving students, community organizations, schools, businesses, and other participating sites, with activities focused on conflict resolution, leadership, and anger management.
Declaring June 1, 2007 as "Safe Night Philadelphia Day."
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring June 1, 2007, “Safe Night Philadelphia Day.” The resolution recognized a citywide youth-safety effort involving students, community organizations, schools, businesses, and other participating sites, with activities focused on conflict resolution, leadership, and anger management.
Declaring June 1, 2007 as "Safe Night Philadelphia Day."
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Michael Coard for his work as a founding member, researcher, and spokesperson for the Avenging The Ancestors Coalition.
Recognizing and acknowledging Michael Coard, Esquire for his tireless work as a founding member, primary researcher, and official spokesperson of Avenging The Ancestors Coalition (ATAC) that played a prominent and essential role in the recently successful demand for the creation of a historic commemoration to the African descendants enslaved by President George Washington at America's first "White House," which was located at the site of the new Liberty Bell Center at Sixth and Market Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Michael Coard for his work as a founding member, researcher, and spokesperson for the Avenging The Ancestors Coalition.
Recognizing and acknowledging Michael Coard, Esquire for his tireless work as a founding member, primary researcher, and official spokesperson of Avenging The Ancestors Coalition (ATAC) that played a prominent and essential role in the recently successful demand for the creation of a historic commemoration to the African descendants enslaved by President George Washington at America's first "White House," which was located at the site of the new Liberty Bell Center at Sixth and Market Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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City Council adopted a resolution declaring May 26–28, 2007, Cherokee Heritage Weekend in celebration of the Thirteenth Annual Cherokee Indian Festival.
Declaring May 26-28, 2007 Cherokee Heritage Weekend in Celebration of the Thirteenth Annual Cherokee Indian Festival.
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City Council adopted a resolution declaring May 26–28, 2007, Cherokee Heritage Weekend in celebration of the Thirteenth Annual Cherokee Indian Festival.
Declaring May 26-28, 2007 Cherokee Heritage Weekend in Celebration of the Thirteenth Annual Cherokee Indian Festival.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.