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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

Other actions actions from the June 8, 2017 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 21 actions from June 8, 2017

Council Action2017-06-08
Resolution 170615

Recognizing and Honoring the Chestnut Hill Conservancy/Chestnut Hill Historical Society on the Occasion of its 50th Anniversary.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-06-08
Resolution 170614

Recognizing and Honoring June 14, 2017 as Flag Day in Philadelphia to Celebrate and Reflect on the Importance of the Flag of the United States.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-06-08
Resolution 170613

Recognizing and honoring the Johnson House Historic Site's annual Juneteenth Festival, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the emancipation of African-American slaves throughout the Confederate South.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-06-08
Resolution 170612

Recognizing and honoring Consul General of Italy, Andrea Canepari, for his many accomplishments on behalf of Italy in the City of Philadelphia and his commitment to the relationship between Italy and the United States, on the occasion of his appointment as Italy's Ambassador to the Dominican Republic.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-06-08
Resolution 170610

Recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the life and legacy of Ahmeenah Young for her dedication to women, minorities, and the disadvantaged, as well as her overall commitment to the City of Philadelphia

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-06-08
Resolution 170607

Recognizing and honoring the Pennsylvania Innocence Project for its advocacy on behalf of wrongfully convicted Pennsylvanians and promotion of criminal justice system reforms to enhance conviction integrity.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-06-08
Resolution 170606

Recognizing the heroism of Brent "Rudy" Edwards that occurred on the morning of Saturday, May 27, 2017, when he rescued his 1-year-old nephew from a fire in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-06-08
Resolution 170605

Recognizing and honoring the young men of Boys Latin Charter Middle School for their outstanding academic achievements on the National Latin Exam.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-06-08
Resolution 170601

Honoring and recognizing Kevin Upshur and the Strawberry Mansion Learning Center for their outstanding work throughout the Strawberry Mansion Community.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-06-08
Resolution 170600

Recognizing and Honoring the Award-Winning Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated(r) For Its Ongoing Commitment of Service to the City of Philadelphia's Community.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-06-08
Resolution 170598

Honoring and Recognizing Rachel Steinig on Her Forthcoming Book "Math Renaissance: Growing Math Circles, Changing Classrooms, and Creating Sustainable Math Education."

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-06-08
Resolution 170597

Recognizing and Congratulating SEPTA for Authorizing Their Largest Solar Initiative with the Installation of Photovoltaic ("PV") Systems at Four Bus and Rail Shops Across the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-06-08
Resolution 170583

Urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to enact legislation securing the citizenship of internationally adopted adult individuals.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-06-08
Resolution 170581

Also naming 13th Street between Mifflin and McKean Streets as "Tommy Coletti Way".

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-06-08
Resolution 170577

Approving the reappointment of Lee Huang to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-06-08
Resolution 170576

Adopting the 2017 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official hazard mitigation plan of the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-06-08
Resolution 170575

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.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2017-06-08
Resolution 170574

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.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.