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 June 8, 2017 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 161 actions from June 8, 2017
The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the young men of Boys Latin Charter Middle School for their academic achievements on the National Latin Exam.
Recognizing and honoring the young men of Boys Latin Charter Middle School for their outstanding academic achievements on the National Latin Exam.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer, without payment, four properties in the Fifth Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer title to 2855 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.
City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 1604 Page Street in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1604 Page street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Willie Mundy, Jr. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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 honoring Kevin Upshur and the Strawberry Mansion Learning Center for their work in the Strawberry Mansion community.
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.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Kevin Upshur and the Strawberry Mansion Learning Center for their work in the Strawberry Mansion community.
Honoring and recognizing Kevin Upshur and the Strawberry Mansion Learning Center for their outstanding work throughout the Strawberry Mansion Community.
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 the Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, for its service to Philadelphia’s community.
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.
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, for its service to Philadelphia’s community.
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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution urges the President of the United States to recommit to the Paris Climate Agreement and join Philadelphia City Council in affirming support for it.
Urging the President of the United States to recommit and join with the Council of the City of Philadelphia in affirming its commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement.
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 honoring and recognizing Rachel Steinig for her forthcoming book, “Math Renaissance: Growing Math Circles, Changing Classrooms, and Creating Sustainable Math Education.” The resolution highlights her work promoting inquiry-based math education, youth engagement, and educational access, and provides that an engrossed copy be presented to her.
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.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing Rachel Steinig for her forthcoming book, “Math Renaissance: Growing Math Circles, Changing Classrooms, and Creating Sustainable Math Education.” The resolution highlights her work promoting inquiry-based math education, youth engagement, and educational access, and provides that an engrossed copy be presented to her.
Honoring and Recognizing Rachel Steinig on Her Forthcoming Book "Math Renaissance: Growing Math Circles, Changing Classrooms, and Creating Sustainable Math Education."
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 SEPTA for authorizing its largest solar initiative: installing photovoltaic systems at four bus and rail shops in Philadelphia.
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.
This adopted resolution recognizes and congratulates SEPTA for authorizing its largest solar initiative: installing photovoltaic systems at four bus and rail shops in Philadelphia.
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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Michael and Alexis Birnbaum, LLC, to install, own, and maintain an exterior metal staircase and concrete planters extending into public sidewalk areas at 1714-20 S.
Authorizing Michael and Alexis Birnbaum, LLC, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an exterior metal staircase and planter encroachments at 1714-20 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill establishes Westmoreland Street between Lawrence Street and North 5th Street as a one-way street for westbound traffic.
Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Westmoreland Street between Lawrence Street to 5th Street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes southbound one-way traffic on Lawrence Street between Ontario Street and Westmoreland Street.
Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Lawrence Street between Ontario Street and Westmoreland Street.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted bill authorized the City to work with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to acquire 275 Bigbelly waste and recycling receptacles, along with cleaning, maintenance, and software licensing.
Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to provide for the acquisition of Bigbelly waste and recycling receptacles, related maintenance and software licensing, and authorizing an advertising concession, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred·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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.