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 November 2, 2017 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 59 actions from November 2, 2017
This adopted resolution recognized and celebrated veterans in Philadelphia and surrounding counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware in connection with the 2017 Philadelphia Veterans Parade.
Recognizing and celebrating the Veterans of Philadelphia and its surrounding counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, - Philadelphia Veterans Parade, Inc. and the Philadelphia Veterans Advisory Commission on the occurrence of the 2017 Philadelphia Veterans Parade.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognized and celebrated veterans in Philadelphia and surrounding counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware in connection with the 2017 Philadelphia Veterans Parade.
Recognizing and celebrating the Veterans of Philadelphia and its surrounding counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, - Philadelphia Veterans Parade, Inc. and the Philadelphia Veterans Advisory Commission on the occurrence of the 2017 Philadelphia Veterans Parade.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors the life and legacy of James “Jimmy” Tayoun Sr., a former Pennsylvania state representative, Philadelphia City Councilmember, newspaper publisher, and restaurant owner who died on November 1, 2017, at age 87.
Honoring the life and legacy of James "Jimmy" Tayoun Sr., who passed away on November 1, 2017 at the age of 87.
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 commemorating the 50th anniversary of the November 17, 1967 citywide Black student walkout.
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the November 17, 1967 Citywide Black Student Walkout, and honoring the continuing tradition of youth organizing and activism around education equity and racial justice in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the November 17, 1967 citywide Black student walkout.
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the November 17, 1967 Citywide Black Student Walkout, and honoring the continuing tradition of youth organizing and activism around education equity and racial justice 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, honoring, and congratulating the 2017 Philadelphia Business Journal’s Women of Distinction.
Recognizing, honoring and congratulating the 2017 Philadelphia Business Journal's Women of Distinction for their hard work and dedication to excellence in their representation of their respective industries and the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, honoring, and congratulating the 2017 Philadelphia Business Journal’s Women of Distinction.
Recognizing, honoring and congratulating the 2017 Philadelphia Business Journal's Women of Distinction for their hard work and dedication to excellence in their representation of their respective industries and 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 resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings about supporting employee ownership.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings regarding initiatives to support employee ownership, including as a retirement strategy for small business owners.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings about supporting employee ownership.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings regarding initiatives to support employee ownership, including as a retirement strategy for small business owners.
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 and honoring Prevention Point Philadelphia on its 25th anniversary.
Recognizing and Honoring Prevention Point Philadelphia on the Occasion of its 25th Anniversary.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Prevention Point Philadelphia on its 25th anniversary.
Recognizing and Honoring Prevention Point Philadelphia on the Occasion of its 25th Anniversary.
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 and honoring Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins for advocating stronger relationships between police and African American communities and for criminal justice reform.
Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia Eagles Safety Malcolm Jenkins for his advocacy in helping to reform the Criminal Justice System.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins for advocating stronger relationships between police and African American communities and for criminal justice reform.
Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia Eagles Safety Malcolm Jenkins for his advocacy in helping to reform the Criminal Justice System.
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 the Committee on Rules to hold hearings about abusive lawsuits, known as Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, affecting Registered Community Organizations and their board members in land-use disputes.
Authorizing the Committee on Rules to hold hearings examining the challenges faced by Registered Community Organizations from abusive lawsuits commonly known as Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, discussing solutions thereof, including examining means of holding abusive litigants accountable, and authorizing the issuance of subpoenas to compel the production of relevant witnesses and documents.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized the Committee on Rules to hold hearings about abusive lawsuits, known as Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, affecting Registered Community Organizations and their board members in land-use disputes.
Authorizing the Committee on Rules to hold hearings examining the challenges faced by Registered Community Organizations from abusive lawsuits commonly known as Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, discussing solutions thereof, including examining means of holding abusive litigants accountable, and authorizing the issuance of subpoenas to compel the production of relevant witnesses and documents.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution proposed amending Philadelphia’s Educational Supplement to the Home Rule Charter to change how members of the Board of Education are selected.
Proposing an amendment to the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the selection of the Members of the Board of Education; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted legislation approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop and carry out urban renewal on a group of properties in the Osage Urban Renewal Area along Osage Avenue and Pine Street.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Osage Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 6216 Osage avenue, 6217 Osage avenue, 6218 Osage avenue, 6221 Osage avenue, 6222 Osage avenue, 6223 Osage avenue, 6224 Osage avenue, 6225 Osage avenue, 6226 Osage avenue, 6228 Osage avenue, 6230 Osage avenue, 6232 Osage avenue, 6236 Osage avenue, 6238 Osage avenue, 6248 Osage avenue, 6250 Osage avenue, 6256 Osage avenue, 6212 Pine street, 6214 Pine street, 6218 Pine street, 6220 Pine street, 6222 Pine street, 6224 Pine street, 6226 Pine street, 6228 Pine street, 6232 Pine street, 6234 Pine street, 6236 Pine street, 6238 Pine street, 6240 Pine street, 6242 Pine street, 6244 Pine street, 6246 Pine street, 6250 Pine street, 6252 Pine street and 6254 Pine street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with AJR Endeavors LLC and to t...
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution congratulates the partners of the Philadelphia 2030 District on its launch and ongoing efforts.
Congratulating the Partners of the Philadelphia 2030 District for a Successful Launch and Continued Efforts to Reduce the Impact of the Built Environment for the Benefit of All Philadelphians.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.