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 June 6, 2024 meeting.
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This communication advises that Bill No.
Transmitting a message advising you I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 240336, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by adding definitions; and creating a new Chestnut Hill Lower East /NCO in the area generally bounded by the SEPTA Chestnut Hill East Line, Cresheim Valley Drive, Germantown Avenue, Winston Road, Moreland Avenue, Devon Street, Ardleigh Street, and Springfield Avenue, under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
READ AND FILED
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising you that on June 05, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on May 23, 2024: Bill Number 240012-A Bill Number 240240 Bill Number 240118 Bill Number 240243 Bill Number 240119 Bill Number 240250 Bill Number 240183 Bill Number 240282 Bill Number 240184 Bill Number 240301 Bill Number 240191 Bill Number 240302 Bill Number 240221 Bill Number 240329 Bill Number 240239 Bill Number 240331 Bill Number 240334 Bill Number 240335
READ AND FILED
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Tumar Alexander as Regional Trustee for the City of Philadelphia in connection with the Pennsylvania Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust.
READ AND FILED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing June 10, 2024, as American Heart Association Centennial Celebration Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing June 10, 2024 as American Heart Association Centennial Celebration Day in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 240336, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by adding definitions; and creating a new Chestnut Hill Lower East /NCO in the area generally bounded by the SEPTA Chestnut Hill East Line, Cresheim Valley Drive, Germantown Avenue, Winston Road, Moreland Avenue, Devon Street, Ardleigh Street, and Springfield Avenue, under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 240336, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by adding definitions; and creating a new Chestnut Hill Lower East /NCO in the area generally bounded by the SEPTA Chestnut Hill East Line, Cresheim Valley Drive, Germantown Avenue, Winston Road, Moreland Avenue, Devon Street, Ardleigh Street, and Springfield Avenue, under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Education to hold hearings about the sudden closing of the University of the Arts.
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to examine the sudden closing of the University of the Arts (UArts). The impact this sudden closing will have on the Philadelphia higher education system and most importantly the negative impacts on the current student body and staff.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution honoring Miya Benintende and Mark Macyk, teachers at the Edward T.
Honoring and recognizing Miya Benintende and Mark Macyk of the Edward T. Steel School as recipients of the 2024 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teachers.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution joins Philadelphia in observing National Garden Week.
Joining the City of Philadelphia in National Garden Week, celebrating the role of nature in nurturing mental and physical wellness, and recognizing the urgent need for garden equity across the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Girard College’s Varsity Boys Track Team for winning the 2024 Metropolitan Philadelphia Athletic Association’s Boys Track Championship.
Honoring and congratulating the Girard College Varsity Boys Track Team for winning the 2024 Metropolitan Philadelphia Athletic Association's Boys Track Championship.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing June 2024 as “Gun Violence Awareness Month” in the city.
Recognizing June 2024 as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring June 21, 2024, “Make Music Philly Day.” The day recognized Make Music Philly, an annual festival with free musical performances and educational workshops in public spaces across Philadelphia, involving musicians and audiences of all ages and skill levels.
Declaring June 21, 2024 as "Make Music Philly Day."
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution honors and celebrates the life and legacy of Miller Parker, a Philadelphia communications professional, broadcaster, developer, producer, and supporter of cultural institutions.
Honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Miller Parker and formally declaring June 18, 2024, as "Miller Parker Day" in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing Tynecia Wilson for her dedication to education and community service and for being crowned Miss Philadelphia 2024.
Honoring and Recognizing Tynecia Wilson for her outstanding dedication to education, community service, and her recent crowning achievement as Miss Philadelphia 2024.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution honors Tyriese Holloway, Robert Smith, Michelle R.
Honoring the five 4th District recipients of the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teachers Tyriese Holloway, Robert Smith, Michelle R. Shaw-Carpenter, Garth Shuler, and Christina Kimmel.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating the Fairmount Water Works Freshwater Mussel Hatchery for its research using lab-grown freshwater mussels to improve water quality and aquatic life in Philadelphia waterways.
Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week, The Fairmount Water Works Freshwater Mussel Hatchery, for their research and efforts to improve water quality and aquatic life in the City of Philadelphia using lab-grown freshwater mussels.
ADOPTED
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Adopted, this resolution honors and recognizes Gloria Twine Chisum, PhD, for her civic leadership, scientific work, and service to Philadelphia.
Honoring and recognizing Gloria Twine Chisum, PhD, for her civic leadership and service to the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution appointing Briana Wilkins to the Board of Directors of the Old City Special Services District.
Appointing Briana Wilkins to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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