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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Council actions
Unanimous actions actions from the September 18, 2008 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 73 actions from September 18, 2008
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution designating September 2008 as “Hunger Action Month” in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming September 2008 as "Hunger Action Month".
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes and congratulates Rev.
Honoring the 50th Anniversary of Rev. Thomas J. Ritter's Pastoral Leadership of Second Macedonia Baptist Church.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution calls on the United States Congress to change federal mandates that use food crops for fuel and to support advanced biofuels made from non-food materials.
Calling upon the United States Congress to amend existing "food-to-fuel" mandates and immediately embark on a series of policy remedies aimed at the production of advanced biofuels.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Burt Siegel for his years of civic and community service, including his work promoting relations among religious and other communities.
Honoring the Career of Burt Siegel.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution declares and recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month."
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation (OARC) on its 25th anniversary.
Honoring and Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors and congratulates Saint Monica School, its students, alumni, staff, clergy, and parish community on the school's 100th anniversary in 2008.
Honoring and Congratulating Saint Monica School On Its Centenary Year -- 1908 - 2008.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors and congratulates Saint Gabriel School on its 100th anniversary, marking its service to students and the Grays Ferry community from 1908 to 2008.
Honoring and Congratulating Saint Gabriel School On Its Centenary Year -- 1908 - 2008.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted resolution recognizing September 2008 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing September 2008 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in honor of childhood cancer patients, care givers, survivors and those children who have succumbed to the disease.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the life and music of jazz recording artist Ahmad Jamal.
Recognizing and Honoring the Life and Music of Renowned Jazz Recording Artist Ahmad Jamal.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Frank Cappuccino on his retirement.
Honoring the Career of Frank Cappuccino on the Occasion of his Retirement.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution congratulates the Philadelphia Soul on winning their first ArenaBowl championship in 2008.
Congratulating the Philadelphia Soul on the occasion of their ArenaBowl championship.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the history of the Spectrum, the former arena that hosted Philadelphia sports teams, college events, concerts, and other activities.
Honoring the History of the Spectrum.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes PECO for its environmental stewardship and leadership in Philadelphia.
Recognizing PECO for their environmental stewardship and leadership and thanking them for their generous contributions towards sustainable initiatives in Philadelphia.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and commending the volunteers who reset more than 200 headstones and cleaned up Eden Cemetery after vandalism.
Recognizing and commending the volunteers who reset headstones and cleaned up after the damage done to over 200 headstones at Eden Cemetery.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed Philadelphia’s limits on campaign contributions to candidates for City offices.
Amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Political Contributions And Expenditures," by amending the limits for campaign contributions made to candidates for City offices, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have added anti-nepotism rules to Philadelphia’s ethics code.
Amending Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Standards of Conduct and Ethics," by adding anti-nepotism provisions prohibiting City officers and employees, including all elected City Officers, from taking or recommending certain personnel actions affecting family members, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have added a lobbying chapter to the Philadelphia Code.
Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Officers and Employees," by adding a new Chapter entitled "Lobbying," under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.