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 6, 2017 meeting.
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The adopted resolution recognizes April 30 as Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Day in Philadelphia, honoring the contributions of the city’s Vietnamese-American community.
Recognizing April 30th as Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Day as a Symbol of the Contributions of the Vietnamese-American Community in the City of Philadelphia.
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Adopted, this resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the United States entering World War I on April 6, 1917.
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the United States' entry into World War I on April 6, 1917, and honoring the sacrifices of Philadelphia's soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and civilians
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This adopted resolution declared May 2017 Hepatitis Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring May 2017 to be Hepatitis Awareness Month in Philadelphia to recognize and support the joint efforts of "Hep B United Philadelphia" and "Hepatitis C Allies of Philadelphia" coalitions aimed at raising awareness of the link between viral hepatitis and liver cancer.
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City Council adopted a resolution recognizing April 23–30, 2017, as the Annual Days of Remembrance of the six million Jewish people murdered during the Holocaust.
In solemn recognition during the week of April 23 to 30, 2017 as the Annual Remembrance of the Six Million Jewish Martyrs Who Perished During The Holocaust.
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This adopted resolution recognizes, honors, and celebrates the Frankford Chargers Sports and Mentoring Association for 50 years of service to youth and the Frankford community.
Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating the Frankford Chargers Sports and Mentoring Association on their 50th Anniversary of dedicated service to the Frankford Community.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and commemorating the legacy of William T.
Honoring and commemorating the legacy of William T. Coleman, Jr. Esq., former U.S. Transportation Secretary, pioneering figure in the movement for racial equality in the United States, and native of Philadelphia, who passed away at 96 years old on March 31, 2017.
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The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Gina Snyder for 14 years as executive director of the East Falls Development Corporation.
Recognizing and honoring Gina Snyder on 14 years as Executive Director of East Falls Development Corporation.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Dawn Staley, coach of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, for winning the 2017 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship.
Recognizing, Honoring, and Congratulating Dawn Staley, coach of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks for winning the 2017 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship.
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The adopted resolution approves a report supporting a Scheduled School Closing Meals Pilot Program for school children during spring break, April 10–13, 2017.
Adopting the report issued by City Council's Joint Committee on Education and Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless approving a Scheduled School Closing Meals Pilot Program that will feed school children in the Third Councilmanic District Recreation Centers during their Spring Break, April 10-13, 2017 and expand city-wide in the Fall of 2017.
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This adopted resolution honors and congratulates Chief Linda Long and Chief Crystal Yates for their historic promotions within the Philadelphia Fire Department.
Honoring and Congratulating Chief Linda Long and Chief Crystal Yates on Their Historical Promotions within the Philadelphia Fire Department.
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City Council approved a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 2501–2525 North American Street in the American Street Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the American Street Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2501-2525 North American street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 2501 American Real Estate LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the Pennsylvania legislature to reject S.B.
Urging the Pennsylvania state legislature to reject S.B. 166 due to the bills' negative impact on the ability of public sector unions to effectively advocate on behalf of their membership.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the Pennsylvania legislature to reject H.B.
Urging the Pennsylvania state legislature to reject H.B. 741, which seeks to reintroduce certain mandatory minimum sentences in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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The adopted resolution urges Congress to adopt S.
Urging Congress to adopt S. 573, also known as the National Criminal Justice Commission Act, which proposes to establish a national commission for criminal justice reform.
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