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 May 25, 2017 meeting.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution opposing Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed 6% Pennsylvania tax on technology and computer services, including system design, software consulting, data processing, and web hosting.
Opposing proposed taxes for technology and computer services in Pennsylvania.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution urges the U.S.
Urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to enact legislation securing the citizenship of internationally adopted adult individuals.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized Council’s joint Public Health and Human Services and Education committees to hold hearings about due process protections for public school teachers accused of child abuse.
Authorizing Council's joint Committees on Public Health and Human Services and Education to hold hearings to examine the practice by the Department of Human Services to deny due process protections to public school teachers accused of child abuse and the Philadelphia School District's reliance on such findings to terminate teachers prior to an actual determination of abuse.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution also names 13th Street between Mifflin and McKean Streets "Tommy Coletti Way." It honors Tommy Coletti, a lifelong South Philadelphia resident, U.S.
Also naming 13th Street between Mifflin and McKean Streets as "Tommy Coletti Way".
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution celebrates Michael Stiles’s retirement from the Philadelphia Phillies front office and honors his leadership there.
Celebrating the career of Michael Stiles on the occasion of his retirement, and honoring him for his exceptional leadership in the Philadelphia Phillies front office and his dedicated service as a prosecutor and as a judge.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution designated June 2, 2017, as “Gun Violence Awareness Day” in Philadelphia.
Recognizing June 2, 2017, as "Gun Violence Awareness Day" 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.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing June as Re-entry Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing June as Re-entry Awareness 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.
This adopted resolution approved Lee Huang’s reappointment as a member of the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
Approving the reappointment of Lee Huang to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted Philadelphia’s 2017 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the city’s official plan for identifying natural and other hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities.
Adopting the 2017 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official hazard mitigation plan of the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of two properties at 1938 and 1942 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 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 naming the 5200 and 5300 blocks of Vine Street “Crystal Bird Fauset Way.” The designation honors Crystal Bird Fauset, the first African American woman elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, for her leadership in advancing African American rights; an engrossed copy will be presented to her family.
Also naming the 5200 through the 5300 blocks of Vine Street as "Crystal Bird Fauset Way" in recognition of her many accomplishments and for tireless leadership in advancing the rights of black people everywhere.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution adds “Sonny Hill Way” to the street signs on South 50th Street between Larchwood and Osage Avenues.
Adding Sonny Hill Way to the street signs on South 50th between Larchwood and Osage Avenues in recognition of Sonny Hill's remarkable contributions to the basketball community in Philadelphia and his efforts in mentoring young people all over the City.
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 adding “Saddiq’s Water Ice Way” to the street signs on South 60th Street between Locust and Spruce Streets.
Adding "Saddiq's Water Ice Way" to the street signs on South 60th between Locust and Spruce Streets in recognition of the great success of Saddiq's Real Fruit Water Ice and his commitment to providing public service to seniors and young people in Philadelphia.
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 recognizing and honoring Ambassador Dr.
Recognizing and Honoring Ambassador Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao for her many accomplishments in the medical field and also for her work in International Relations, working with African Countries on behalf of the United States of America. We welcome her to Philadelphia and we are humbled to have her as the keynote speaker for the African Business Forum of the 42nd Annual ODUNDE Festival.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized joint City Council committee hearings to examine the suicide-prevention resources and practices available to students and their families.
Authorizing the Joint City Council Committees on Education and Children and Youth to hold hearings to investigate the resources and current practices available to students and their families within the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services to prevent suicides among children and youth 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.
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Wanda D.
Recognizing and Honoring Wanda D. Paul for Her Extraordinary Dedication, Tireless Advocacy and Lifetime of Service for the Citizens of the City of Philadelphia.
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 recognizing June 5, 2017, as World Environment Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing June 5, 2017, as World Environment Day 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 lapsed proposal would have added definitions for smart parking technology and electric vehicle charging infrastructure to Philadelphia’s parking tax rules.
Amending Chapter 19-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Tax," by adding definitions for "Smart Parking Technology" and "Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure," and imposing a reduced tax rate on any person conducting or operating a parking facility that includes smart parking technology and electric vehicle charging infrastructure; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.