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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 15, 2018 meeting.
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This communication, now placed on file, reports that Mayor James F.
March 15, 2018 To The President And Members Of The Council Of The City Of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 171109, entitled "An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the provision of mandatory training for City officers and employees regarding sexual harassment in the workplace; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully, James F. Kenney, Mayor
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing March 29, 2018, as Vietnam Veterans Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing March 29, 2018 as Vietnam Veterans Day in the City of Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution recognizes, honors, and commemorates Juneteenth in Philadelphia, celebrating June 19, 2018, as National Juneteenth Independence Day, also known as Freedom Day.
Recognizing, honoring and commemorating Juneteenth in Philadelphia as the day when slaves were freed in the United States of America 153 years ago and further celebrating National Juneteenth Independence Day which is also known as Freedom Day on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution designating Wednesday, March 28, 2018, as “Crossing Guard Appreciation Day.” It recognizes the role of adult crossing guards in helping schoolchildren cross streets safely and supporting walking and bicycling to school.
Recognizing Wednesday, March 28, 2018, as "Crossing Guard Appreciation Day" in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Crispin Gardens Athletic Club Cheerleading Team for winning the 2018 National Championship in the Senior Recreation & Club Division at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Competition.
Honoring and recognizing Crispin Gardens Athletic Club Cheerleading Team for their hard work, determination, and success upon winning the 2018 National Championship in the Senior Recreation & Club Division at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Competition.
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This adopted resolution asks the Mayor to return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 171109, entitled "An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the provision of mandatory training for City officers and employees regarding sexual harassment in the workplace; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
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The adopted resolution also names the 1300 block of South Broad Street “Jimmy Tayoun Way.” It honors Jimmy Tayoun, who worked in journalism and the restaurant business and served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Philadelphia City Council.
Also naming the 1300 block of South Broad Street as "Jimmy Tayoun Way".
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City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 2520 Potter Street in the Seventh Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2520 Potter Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership, without payment, of two properties—515-33 W.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Seventh Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 2250 Van Pelt Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
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 Sixteenth 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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The adopted resolution calls on the Pennsylvania House to move the proposed #METOO Act out of its Labor and Industry Committee and on Philadelphia’s state legislators to support its advancement and passage.
Calling for the prompt discharge of the #METOO Act from the Pennsylvania House's Committee on Labor and Industry with an affirmative and favorable recommendation.
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