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 October 12, 2017 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 43 actions from October 12, 2017
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 161106, which was passed on September 28, 2017, was signed by the Mayor on October 11, 2017.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Bethany African Methodist Episcopal Church on its 200th anniversary.
Recognizing and Honoring Bethany African Methodist Episcopal Church on the Occasion of its 200th Anniversary
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Bethany African Methodist Episcopal Church on its 200th anniversary.
Recognizing and Honoring Bethany African Methodist Episcopal Church on the Occasion of its 200th Anniversary
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution states that Philadelphia City Council opposes a 2017 federal rule allowing a broad range of employers to deny birth control coverage through their health insurance plans based on religious or moral objections.
Opposing the decision by the Trump Administration to roll back access to contraceptive coverage for female employees under the Affordable Care Act.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted resolution authorizing the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 2634 Collins Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-First Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution urges President Donald Trump and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke to extend Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status designation for at least 18 months beyond its scheduled January 22, 2018 expiration.
Urging President Donald Trump and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke to protect thousands of Haitians living in Philadelphia and nationwide through the extension of Haiti's Temporary Protected Status designation beyond January 22, 2018.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of Temple University’s Urban Archives.
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Temple University Urban Archives and honoring the essential role that the Urban Archives have played in preserving a record of Philadelphia's history and culture.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of Temple University’s Urban Archives.
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Temple University Urban Archives and honoring the essential role that the Urban Archives have played in preserving a record of Philadelphia's history and culture.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of Temple University’s Urban Archives.
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Temple University Urban Archives and honoring the essential role that the Urban Archives have played in preserving a record of Philadelphia's history and culture.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors and recognizes the students, staff, and partners of Hill-Freedman World Academy High School and LiveConnections for releasing FIRST VERSE, a student-led CD of original poetry set to music.
Honoring and recognizing the students, staff, and partners of Hill-Freedman World Academy High School, in collaboration with LiveConnections, on the release of FIRST VERSE, a student-led, original CD album of poetry set to music.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution honors and recognizes the students, staff, and partners of Hill-Freedman World Academy High School and LiveConnections for releasing FIRST VERSE, a student-led CD of original poetry set to music.
Honoring and recognizing the students, staff, and partners of Hill-Freedman World Academy High School, in collaboration with LiveConnections, on the release of FIRST VERSE, a student-led, original CD album of poetry set to music.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution also names the 4200 block of Markland Street, between East Hunting Park Avenue and East Bristol Street, “David Howarth Way.” It honors David Howarth and his service to the Juniata Park community.
Renaming the 4200 block of Markland Street "David Howarth Way" to recognize, honor, and celebrate the life and legacy of David Howarth for his dedication to the Juniata Park Community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution proclaimed Ronald McDonald House Global Day of Change in Philadelphia in October 2017.
Proclaiming October 15, 2017 as Ronald McDonald House Global Day of Change in the City of Philadelphia
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution proclaimed Ronald McDonald House Global Day of Change in Philadelphia in October 2017.
Proclaiming October 15, 2017 as Ronald McDonald House Global Day of Change 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 honors the life and community service of Kesho Watson, a West Philadelphia advocate who served on community groups, volunteered, and helped create Granahan Skate Park.
Honoring the life of esteemed community advocate Kesho Watson, who passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors the life and community service of Kesho Watson, a West Philadelphia advocate who served on community groups, volunteered, and helped create Granahan Skate Park.
Honoring the life of esteemed community advocate Kesho Watson, who passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution also names the 8100 block of Fairfield Street “Dr.
Also naming the 8100 Block of Fairfield Street as "Dr. Angelo DiBello Place" in honor of Dr. Angelo DiBello, and to commemorate his more than sixty years of medical service to people 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 City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer 3000 W.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty- Second Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.