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 11, 2021 meeting.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
March 10, 2021 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 210002 Bill No. 210075 Bill No. 210076 Bill No. 210078 Bill No. 210081 Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1331 N. 8th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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This communication advised City Council that Bill Nos.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210073, 210077, 210080, 210120, and 210121, which were passed by Council on March 4, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on March 10, 2021.
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This communication advises City Council that Bill No.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 200617, which was passed by Council on February 25, 2021, was signed by the Mayor on March 10, 2021.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings about possible systemic bias in the oversight of Black-founded and Black-led schools.
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to identify and examine potential systemic biases in oversight that create inequalities between Black and white led schools, resulting in fewer resources or support for Black founded and led institutions.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings about racial differences in home appraisals in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings examining the race gap in home appraisals and its impact on homeownership and wealth accumulation in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing March 8, 2021, as International Women’s Day.
Recognizing March 8, 2021 as International Women's Day to raise awareness of the adverse oppression and inequities that women have experienced and continue to experience globally; and to celebrate the achievements of women around the world and campaign for positive change.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer title to 538 Dudley, 639 Cantrell Street, 2842-44 Tulip Street, and 2846 Tulip Street in the 1st Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 538, Dudley, 639 Cantrell Street, 2842-44 and 2846 Tulip Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring athletes in the high school class of 2020 whose seasons and athletic careers were shortened or left incomplete because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Honoring the athletes of the class of 2020 for their incomplete seasons and shortened high school athletic career due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The adopted resolution calls on the Federal Reserve to offer state and local governments interest-free loans lasting up to 30 years.
Calling on the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States to offer long-term loans with terms of up to 30 years to meet the borrowing needs of state and local governments and government units in the United States without charging any interest or fees, and urging the City Treasurer's Office to enter into conversations with the financial institutions underwriting the City's bonds to negotiate long-term loans with terms of up to 30 years to meet the City's borrowing needs without charging any interest or fees.
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The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the U.S.
Urging the U.S. Congress to pass Senate Bill 475 and House Resolution 1320, which designate Juneteenth as a national holiday.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Rochelle “Chellie” Cameron on her appointment as chair of the U.S.
Recognizing Rochelle "Chellie" Cameron on the occasion of her appointment as chair of the U.S. Policy Council for Airports Council International.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 2200 block of N.
Also naming the 2200 block of N. Salford as "Geo L. Myers Way," in honor of George Linwood Myers III, to commemorate his legacy and long-time dedication to various Philadelphia organizations and as an advocate of vulnerable populations.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the Women’s March on Philadelphia during Women’s History Month in 2021.
Recognizing the Women's March on Philadelphia during Women's History Month 2021 and the organizers who hosted 4 consecutive marches from 2017-2020.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and supporting the accomplishments of women and girls throughout history during Women’s History Month.
Recognizing and supporting the accomplishments of women and girls throughout history on the occasion of Women's History Month.
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City Council adopted a resolution commending and recognizing Michael Hand upon his retirement from the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters.
Commending and recognizing Michael Hand on the occasion of his retirement from his outstanding career with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and his service to the Philadelphia community.
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The adopted resolution remembers Henrietta Lacks and honors the contribution of her cells to modern medical research, including the development of COVID-19 vaccines.
Remembering Henrietta Lacks and honoring her contribution to modern medicine, including the development of COVID-19 vaccines.
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The adopted resolution congratulates Bernard W.
Congratulating Bernard W. Smalley for being named President of the Board of Directors of City Trusts, making him the first Black President in the board's 151 year history.
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