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 March 8, 2018 meeting.
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Showing 1-10 of 10 actions from March 8, 2018
This adopted resolution recognizes, honors, and thanks The Second Street Irish Society Pipes and Drums for preserving Celtic musical traditions, representing Philadelphia at parades and other events, and supporting community and charitable activities.
Recognizing, honoring, and thanking The Second Street Irish Society Pipes And Drums for its important contributions to the rich and diverse cultural fabric of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, which promotes fair housing regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, familial status, or disability.
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and marking the month of April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Philadelphia.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution honors the Montier family of Philadelphia and Cheltenham and recognizes their historical significance and contributions to the region.
Honoring the Montier Family of Philadelphia and Cheltenham and recognizing their historical significance and contributions to our region.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Jodan Floyd for her leadership as principal of AMY Northwest Middle School.
Recognizing and honoring Jodan Floyd for her outstanding leadership as Principal of AMY Northwest Middle School and for being awarded the 2018 Lindback Foundation Distinguished Principal Leadership Award.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution apologizing to the People’s Republic of China for damage to a terra-cotta warrior loaned by the Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center to the Franklin Institute.
Apologizing to The People's Republic Of China for the damage caused by a visitor to Philadelphia to a World Heritage Artifact loaned by The Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center to the Franklin Institute.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The City Council adopted a resolution affirming Philadelphia’s support for public-sector workers whose rights and freedoms were at issue as the Supreme Court considered Janus v.
Affirming the strong support of the City of Philadelphia for public sector workers whose rights and freedoms are threatened as the Supreme Court considers Janus v. AFSCME, and recognizing the important role unions play in raising standards for all workers.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop the property at 2600-2602 Wharton Street in the Grays Ferry Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Grays Ferry Urban Renewal Area identified by house number and street address as 2600-2602 Wharton street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Neighborhood Gardens Trust and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution urges the U.S.
Urging the Senate to reject S. 446, entitled "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017", which requires states to recognize licenses or permits from other states, no matter how permissive their licensing standards.
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This adopted resolution calls on the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to revise its rules requiring student athletes to receive advance approval and a waiver to wear religious head coverings during competitions.
Calling on the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association to revise their rules on religious head coverings for student athletes.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of three City-owned properties at 1522-24 Parrish Street, 1536 Parrish Street, and 1538 Parrish 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 Fifteenth 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.
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