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
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the September 8, 2016 meeting.
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Showing 37-54 of 88 actions from September 8, 2016
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Philadelphia native Nia Ali for winning the silver medal in the women’s 100-meter hurdles final at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia-native Nia Ali on winning the silver medal in the Women's 100-meter Hurdles Final at the 2016 Olympic Games.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Philadelphia native Nia Ali for winning the silver medal in the women’s 100-meter hurdles final at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia-native Nia Ali on winning the silver medal in the Women's 100-meter Hurdles Final at the 2016 Olympic Games.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes Tuesday, September 27, 2016, as National Voter Registration Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing Tuesday, September 27, 2016 as National Voter Registration Day.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes Tuesday, September 27, 2016, as National Voter Registration Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing Tuesday, September 27, 2016 as National Voter Registration Day.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of 2639 North Franklin Street, a City-owned property in the Thirty-seventh Ward, to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
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 improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-seventh 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 Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring October “Domestic Violence Awareness Month.” The resolution recognizes Women Against Abuse and its partners for raising awareness and providing services to people affected by domestic violence in Philadelphia.
Declaring October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month."
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring October “Domestic Violence Awareness Month.” The resolution recognizes Women Against Abuse and its partners for raising awareness and providing services to people affected by domestic violence in Philadelphia.
Declaring October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month."
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution commends Mayor Kenney for supporting Philadelphia’s status as a sanctuary city and recognizes the contributions of immigrant residents.
Commending Mayor Kenney's support and affirmation of Philadelphia's status as a sanctuary city for immigrants and our City's continued support for our immigrant population whom we are privileged to have as part of our community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution adds Mary L.
Adding Mary L. Oglesby to the street sign on the block intersection of 50th Street and Arch Street in recognition of Ms. Mary L. Oglesby's tremendous service and contributions to West Philadelphia community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution called for the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings on expanding Career and Technical Education programs in the Philadelphia School District.
Calling for the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings on expanding the Career and Technical Education Program in the Philadelphia School District that would give students job ready skills upon graduating from high school, and provide alternatives for those seeking to work after high school.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed resolution called for the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings on expanding Career and Technical Education programs in the Philadelphia School District.
Calling for the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings on expanding the Career and Technical Education Program in the Philadelphia School District that would give students job ready skills upon graduating from high school, and provide alternatives for those seeking to work after high school.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would call for hearings by City Council’s Committee on Education about third-party funding for independent and other charter schools and their relationship with the School District’s Charter Office.
Calling for the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings investigating third party funding going to independent and other charter providers and their relationship with the School District Charter Office, specifically concerning Independent Charter Schools operated by minorities.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would call for hearings by City Council’s Committee on Education about third-party funding for independent and other charter schools and their relationship with the School District’s Charter Office.
Calling for the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings investigating third party funding going to independent and other charter providers and their relationship with the School District Charter Office, specifically concerning Independent Charter Schools operated by minorities.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes and congratulates the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen.
Recognizing and Congratulating the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognizes and congratulates the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen.
Recognizing and Congratulating the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance prohibits truck parking at any time on both sides of Gorgas Lane between Anderson Street and Crittenden Street.
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Gorgas Lane, between Anderson Street and Crittenden Street, both sides.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes a “No Truck Parking Anytime” restriction on both sides of Vernon Road between Anderson Street and Crittenden Street.
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Vernon Road, between Anderson Street and Crittenden Street, both sides.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes West Carpenter Lane as a one-way street westbound between Greene Street and Sherman Street.
Establishing a one-way regulation on Carpenter Lane, from Greene Street to Sherman Street, westbound.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.