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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October 19, 2006
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commemorating the 68th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the 1938 Nazi attacks against Jewish communities.
Commemorating the 68th Anniversary of Kristallnacht and recognizing the artistic contributions of Gottfried Helnwein in keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commemorating the 68th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the 1938 Nazi attacks against Jewish communities.
Commemorating the 68th Anniversary of Kristallnacht and recognizing the artistic contributions of Gottfried Helnwein in keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to oppose HB 2880 and SB 1247, which would create state-issued cable video franchises.
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to oppose HB 2880 and SB 1247 that provide for state-issued cable video franchises.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to oppose HB 2880 and SB 1247, which would create state-issued cable video franchises.
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to oppose HB 2880 and SB 1247 that provide for state-issued cable video franchises.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Public Health and Human Services and Legislative Oversight Committees to hold public hearings about the health benefits and convenience of installing hand sanitizer dispensers.
Authorizing City Council's joint Committees on Public Health and Human Services and Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings exploring the health benefits and conveniences of installing hand sanitizer dispensers in all public elementary schools and city workplaces.
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This enacted bill authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to apply for up to $5.15 million in state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants for improvements at the Germantown YWCA and Morris Arboretum.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed Five Million One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($5,150,000) to assist in the development of Germantown YWCA and Morris Arboretum; and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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City Council adopted a resolution proposing to repeal Philadelphia’s “resign to run” rule.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to repeal the "resign to run" provision, so that, effective January 1, 2008, City officers and employees may become candidates for nomination or election to public office without first resigning from their City office or employment, and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution authorized City Council’s Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services Committees to hold hearings on the findings and recommendations of the “Blueprint for a Safer Philadelphia.” It also authorized the committees to seek advice and recommendations on ways to reduce and eliminate crime affecting Philadelphia’s youth, including gun violence.
Authorizing the Council Committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings regarding the findings and recommendations of the "Blueprint for a Safer Philadelphia," and, further authorizing the Committees to seek advice and recommendations on how Philadelphia can reduce and eliminate crime affecting the City's youth.
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Meeting date
October 17, 2006
Meeting date
October 5, 2006
This communication, placed on file, transmitted a proposed bill concerning four adjacent parcels at 1015–21 Mount Vernon Street, including the buildings and improvements.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed for nominal consideration conveying fee simple title to four adjacent parcels, situate 1015-21 Mount Vernon Street in the City of Philadelphia, with the buildings and improvments thereon, for further conveyance at fair market value.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 060204, 060445-A, 060467-A and 060503, which were passed by Council on September 21, 2006, were signed by the Mayor on October 5, 2006.
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This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Ralph Archbold for his 25 years portraying Benjamin Franklin and for his contributions and dedication to Philadelphia.
Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating Ralph Archbold, also known as Philadelphia's Present Day, "Benjamin Franklin" - after 25 Years of his Award- winning, authentic Portrayal of the Most Famous Philadelphian Ever, Ben Franklin - and for his many Contributions and Unending Dedication to the City Of Philadelphia.
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This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Ralph Archbold for his 25 years portraying Benjamin Franklin and for his contributions and dedication to Philadelphia.
Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating Ralph Archbold, also known as Philadelphia's Present Day, "Benjamin Franklin" - after 25 Years of his Award- winning, authentic Portrayal of the Most Famous Philadelphian Ever, Ben Franklin - and for his many Contributions and Unending Dedication to the City Of Philadelphia.
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This adopted resolution supports Teamsters Local 429 and the 45 workers at Arkema’s manufacturing and research facility in Birdsboro/Exeter Township, whose company headquarters are in downtown Philadelphia.
Supporting Teamsters Local 429 and the 45 workers they represent at Arkema manufacturing and research facilities located in Birdsboro/Exeter/ Berks County and whose headquarters are located in downtown Philadelphia, who have been on strike since August 14, 2006 to protest attempts by Arkema to gut the workers' health insurance, slash their wages and institute other contract cuts and calling on Arkema to come to a fair and reasonable contract with these 45 workers.
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This adopted resolution supports Teamsters Local 429 and the 45 workers at Arkema’s manufacturing and research facility in Birdsboro/Exeter Township, whose company headquarters are in downtown Philadelphia.
Supporting Teamsters Local 429 and the 45 workers they represent at Arkema manufacturing and research facilities located in Birdsboro/Exeter/ Berks County and whose headquarters are located in downtown Philadelphia, who have been on strike since August 14, 2006 to protest attempts by Arkema to gut the workers' health insurance, slash their wages and institute other contract cuts and calling on Arkema to come to a fair and reasonable contract with these 45 workers.
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This adopted resolution honors Salaiman Khatib of Ramallah, Palestine, and Yonatan Shapira of Tel Aviv, Israel, for their work with Combatants for Peace.
Honoring Salaiman Khatib of Ramallah, Palestine and Yonatan Shapira of Tel Aviv, Israel in their work with the organization, Combatants for Peace.
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This adopted resolution honors Salaiman Khatib of Ramallah, Palestine, and Yonatan Shapira of Tel Aviv, Israel, for their work with Combatants for Peace.
Honoring Salaiman Khatib of Ramallah, Palestine and Yonatan Shapira of Tel Aviv, Israel in their work with the organization, Combatants for Peace.
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The adopted resolution honors Bilal Abdul Qayyum on his 60th birthday and recognizes his long-term service to Philadelphia, including work in city government, youth employment, housing, economic development, and community organizations.
Honoring Mr. Bilal Abdul Qayyum on the occasion of his 60th birthday and for his committed, long time dedicated service to the City of Philadelphia.
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