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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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Council actions

Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the June 17, 2021 meeting.

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Showing 37-54 of 180 actions from June 17, 2021

Procedural2021-06-17
Resolution 210593

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution to add Vanita Cruse’s name to the street signs on the 7300 block of Stenton Avenue.

Adding Vanita Cruse to the street signs on the 7300 block of Stenton Avenue in recognition of her lifelong service to others and her advocacy in the optometry field.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2021-06-17
Resolution 210592

The adopted resolution adds Marion Johnson’s name to the street signs at the block intersections from 8th and Duncannon Streets to 9th and Duncannon Streets.

Adding Marion Johnson to the street signs on the block intersections of 8th and Duncannon Streets to 9th and Duncannon Streets in recognition of her public service in the Ninth Councilmanic District and to the City of Philadelphia, as well as her dedication to ensuring the support and success of Barrett Playground.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2021-06-17
Resolution 210591

City Council adopted a resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass House Bill 923.

Urging the General Assembly to adopt House Bill 923, which would allow for Philadelphia and municipalities throughout Pennsylvania to enact their own living wage legislation.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2021-06-17
Resolution 210590

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution adding Gary Tyrone Clayton’s name to the street signs on the 5600 block of N.

Adding Gary Tyrone Clayton to the street signs on the 5600 Block of N. 10th Street in recognition of his contributions to young men in the Olney community and across Philadelphia through the Together Brother's Boxing Club.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2021-06-17
Resolution 210589

The adopted resolution reappoints Robert Zuritsky to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.

Reappointing Robert Zuritsky to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2021-06-17
Resolution 210588

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution appointing Michael Hill to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.

Appointing Michael Hill to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2021-06-17
Resolution 210587

This adopted resolution reappoints Lynette Brown-Sow to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.

Reappointing Lynette Brown-Sow to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2021-06-17
Resolution 210586

The resolution appoints Jacqueline Dunn to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.

Appointing Jacqueline Dunn to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2021-06-17
Resolution 210585

This adopted resolution appoints George Pegram to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.

Appointing George Pegram to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2021-06-17
Resolution 210568

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recommending the establishment of the Philadelphia Promise Trust Fund, an endowed fund proposed at $500 million.

Proposing the establishment of the Philadelphia Promise Trust Fund.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-06-17
Resolution 210567

Adopted legislation authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 2201 E.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2201 E. Tioga Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-06-17
Resolution 210566

This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer or otherwise dispose of 1921 S.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1921 S. 6th Street and 2544 S. 5th Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-06-17
Resolution 210565

The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 2553 Kern Street in the First Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2553 Kern Street in the First Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-06-17
Resolution 210564

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Cam Anthony, a 19-year-old Philadelphia native, for winning season 20 of *The Voice*.

Honoring and congratulating 19-year-old R&B singer and Philadelphia native, Cam Anthony, for winning season 20 of The Voice, $100,000, and a recording contract with Universal Music Group.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-06-17
Resolution 210563

This adopted resolution celebrates the life and honors the memory of Saboor Muhammad, a Southwest Philadelphia community leader, public servant, tutor, and advocate.

Celebrating the life and honoring the memory of Saboor Muhammad.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-06-17
Resolution 210562

The adopted resolution recognizes June 19, 2021, as Juneteenth Independence Day in Philadelphia.

Recognizing Saturday, June 19, 2021, as Juneteenth Independence Day in the City of Philadelphia, in honor of June 19, 1865, the day when enslaved Black people were finally freed in the United States of America, declaring the annual Juneteenth Philly Festival and Johnson House Historic Site Festival as Philadelphia's official Juneteenth celebrations, and advocating for the City of Philadelphia to become the official home of the National Juneteenth Independence Day Celebration.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-06-17
Resolution 210561

Adopted legislation authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the City’s fee-simple title to 4222 Powelton Street, including any buildings and improvements, to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the Third Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-06-17
Resolution 210559

This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Philadelphia Parks & Recreation staff for serving as essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recognizing and honoring the staff of the Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation for their dedicated service as essential workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.