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.
Action types
Council actions
Other actions actions from the January 24, 2019 meeting.
Meeting dates
Page 2 of 2
Showing 19-33 of 33 actions from January 24, 2019
The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the First Korean Congress, held in Philadelphia from April 14 to April 16, 1919.
Recognizing, commemorating, and celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the Historic First Korean Congress held in Philadelphia from April 14 to April 16, 1919.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about rising maternal deaths among African-American women in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on the increase in maternal mortality among African-American women in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring January 30, 2019, Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Philadelphia.
Declaring January 30, 2019 Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Vernon Odom for his service to Philadelphia as an Action News reporter for 6ABC.
Honoring Vernon Odom as he retires from his position as an Action News Reporter for 6ABC after 42 years.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Judge Harold Berger for his work as a lawyer, former Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas judge, electrical engineer, philanthropist, and supporter of education.
Honoring Judge Harold Berger, lawyer, electrical engineer, philanthropist and recipient of many accolades in recognition of the virtuous life which he has led.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and remembering Raymond G.
Honoring and remembering the late Raymond G. Perelman, master investor and philanthropist, who passed away Monday January 14, 2019 at the age of 101.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors the life and legacy of Karen S.
Honoring the life and legacy of Karen S. Coates, Esq.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the occasion of the fraternity’s 108th Annual Founders’ Day.
Recognizing the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter on the Occasion of the 108th Annual Founders' Day of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to hold hearings on how gun violence affects victims and co-victims, including family, friends, and community members.
Authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to hold hearings to examine the effect of gun violence on victims and co-victims, as well as the resources available to them,
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution calls for the City Council Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings about implementing the Charter change that established the Department of Planning and Development.
Calling for the City Council Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings on the implementation of Charter-change legislation establishing the Department of Planning and Development, and its subordinate divisions of Planning, Zoning, Licenses and Inspection and Housing.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted, this resolution recognizes AJC Philadelphia for its interreligious work hosting a Muslim-Jewish commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Recognizing AJC Philadelphia for its interreligious work in hosting the Muslim-Jewish Commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day; and further acknowledging January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution calls on Philadelphia charter schools to close or use a modified schedule on Election Day so their buildings can provide larger, more centralized polling locations.
Calling on Philadelphia Charter Schools to close, or adopt a modified schedule in observance of Election Day, in order to provide for higher quality polling locations for residents across the City.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognizes January as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing January as "National Human Trafficking Awareness Month" in the City of Philadelphia and honoring those who work to eradicate human trafficking in the United States and across the world.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and commending Governor Tom Wolf for establishing Pennsylvania’s first statewide goal to reduce carbon pollution.
Recognizing and Commending Governor Tom Wolf on the Establishment of the First Statewide Goal to Reduce Carbon Pollution.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the occasion of its 27th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair.
Honoring the African American Children's Book Project on the Occasion of its 27th Annual African American Children's Book Fair.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.