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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Unanimous actions actions from the December 10, 2015 meeting.
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Showing 1-11 of 11 actions from December 10, 2015
This adopted resolution supports Philadelphia’s Muslim community and condemns the December 6, 2015, incident in which a severed pig’s head was thrown from a vehicle outside the Al Aqsa Islamic Society mosque in North Philadelphia.
Supporting the Philadelphia Muslim Community and condemning the heinous act of cultural intimidation and institutional vandalism that occurred at the Al Aqsa Islamic Society.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming January 13, 2016, as Korean American Day in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming January 13, 2016 as Korean American Day in the City of Philadelphia to celebrate and commemorate the proud heritage of Korean Americans and their invaluable contributions to enhancing the City's culture, economy and the founding ideals of independence and democracy.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors Nancy J.
Recognizing and honoring Nancy J. Gilboy on her dedication and important contributions to establishing vital international exchanges and programs for the City of Philadelphia as President and Chief Executive Officer of Citizens Diplomacy International of Philadelphia for 25 years.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors service members who are missing, unaccounted for, or died while serving in the U.S.
Honoring, recognizing and always remembering the men and women who have served in our armed forces and have never returned and those that paid the ultimate price for the freedoms and security that we as a nation enjoy; and authorizing the placing of "One Empty Seat" the POW/MIA National Chair of honor in Philadelphia City Hall as a solemn reminder of all of those that serve.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors, recognizes, and congratulates Patrick Cain, Sr.
Honoring, recognizing and congratulating Patrick Cain, Sr. for over 40 years of service to the Fishtown Athletic Club and the greater Fishtown and Riverward communities.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes a City Council Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform.
Authorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform," to conduct public hearings to explore the Philadelphia criminal justice system, convene a wide range of stakeholders within the criminal justice community, examine the impact of current policies, and recommend strategies for reform that are in the best interest of public safety and the public good.
Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring January 2016 as National Mentoring Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring January 2016 as National Mentoring Month in the City of Philadelphia
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution condemns Donald Trump’s remarks calling for a ban on Muslims entering the United States.
Condemning Donald Trump's remarks regarding the banning of Muslims from entering the United States and calling on Mr. Trump to refrain from making such hateful comments in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 6013 Cedarhurst Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvement thereon, situate in the Third Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Veronica J.
Recognizing and honoring Veronica J. Joyner, for her commitment and dedication to educating all children in matters of intellect and civic duty in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution appoints Timothy Snowden to serve on the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
Appointing Timothy Snowden to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.