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 June 15, 2017 meeting.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commemorating and honoring Baltazar “Bal” Pinguel, a former political prisoner and longtime Philadelphia resident.
To commemorate and honor the life and legacy of Baltazar "Bal" Pinguel, a former political prisoner who braved imprisonment and death threats to challenge authoritarian regimes in the Philippines and around the globe and became a tireless activist for peace and justice and a radical voice for a democratic people's movement.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Cheryl Lee upon her retirement from Laborers’ Local #332.
Recognizing and honoring Cheryl Lee on the occasion of her retirement from Laborers' Local #332.
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The adopted resolution calls on the School Reform Commission to reject Resolution IU 7, which proposes creating a separate K–12 school for certain students with disabilities.
Calling upon the School Reform Commission to reject Resolution IU 7: Alternative Special Education Program for students with disabilities in grades K through 12 that seeks to establish a new segregated school for certain students with disabilities, and to insist that the School District provide quality, inclusive education to every child.
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Adopted legislation recognizing, honoring, and commemorating Juneteenth in Philadelphia as a celebration of the end of slavery in the United States.
Recognizing, honoring and commemorating Juneteenth in Philadelphia as the day when slaves were freed in the United States of America more than 150 years ago and further celebrating National Juneteenth Independence Day which is also known as Freedom Day on Monday, June 19, 2017.
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This adopted resolution recognizes Philadelphia’s criminal justice partners for working together through the MacArthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge to reduce the local jail population by almost 20% since July 2015.
Recognizing the accomplishments and the collaborative efforts of Philadelphia's criminal justice partners for successfully reducing the local jail population by almost 20% since July of 2015 with the implementation of programs under the MacArthur Foundation's Safety and Justice Challenge.
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City Council adopted a resolution recognizing June 12–19, 2017, as Disarm Hate Week in Philadelphia.
Honoring and recognizing June 12-19, 2017 as Disarm Hate Week in the City of Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Emlen Tunnell for his military service during World War II and his achievement as the first African American inducted into the National Football League Hall of Fame.
Recognizing and Honoring Emlen Tunnell for His Courageous Military Service During World War II and His Historic Achievement as the First African American Inducted Into The National Football League Hall of Fame.
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The adopted resolution recognizes and honors photographer Michael Nichols for his award-winning career and documentation of wildlife conservation.
Recognizing and Honoring Photographer Michael Nichols for His Award-Winning Career and Documentation of Wildlife Conservation.
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Adopted resolution recognizing June 19, 2017, as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing June 19, 2017 as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in the City of Philadelphia.
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This adopted resolution urges Congress to oppose H.R.
Urging Congress to oppose H.R. 10, the Financial CHOICE Act of 2017, which would undermine crucial enforcement and compliance actions provided by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street and Consumer Protection Act, de-regulate financial institutions and destroy the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, therefore exposing Americans to potential threats of abuse within the financial system.
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This adopted resolution authorizes a Philadelphia City Council Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention.
Authorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention" to address Philadelphia's enduring plague of gun violence by facilitating coordination among stakeholders and formulating a comprehensive gun violence prevention strategy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The enacted bill authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for City use of properties at 400 N.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 400 N. Broad Street and 1501 Callowhill Street, and to exercise an option for the City to purchase the same, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted bill authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for City use of properties at 400 N.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 400 N. Broad Street and 1501 Callowhill Street, and to exercise an option for the City to purchase the same, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of Philadelphia, to transfer all or part of a City-owned parcel bounded by Market Street, North Salford Street, Filbert Street, and North 59th Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, all or part of a parcel of land located in the area bounded by Market Street, North Salford Street, Filbert Street, and North 59th Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This enacted ordinance authorizes 1338 Inc.
Authorizing 1338 Inc., ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1338-40 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
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