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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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October 7, 2021

Council Action2021-10-07
COMMUNICATION 210823

This communication transmitted a proposed ordinance to extend the period for complying with the terms and conditions of a 2017 ordinance concerning the planned widening of part of University Avenue near Curie Boulevard.

Transmitting an ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 170002) approved May 22, 2017, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating the easterly houseline of University Avenue, from a point approximately five hundred forty five feet north of Curie Boulevard to a point approximately two hundred thirty six feet further northwardly therefrom, a variable distance eastwardly, thereby widening said University Avenue, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, without cost and free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of the said widened portion of University Avenue," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.

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Council Action2021-10-07
COMMUNICATION 210822

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2553 Kern Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Council Action2021-10-07
COMMUNICATION 210821

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of Brian J. McCormick as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2026.

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Council Action2021-10-07
Resolution 210815

This adopted resolution authorized the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings about how the School District of Philadelphia procures, contracts for, and manages student busing.

Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings on the procurement, contracting and management processes of the School District of Philadelphia for student busing to establish what if any errors, omissions or lessons learned can be derived from the systematic failure of contracted busing to deliver students on time and ready to learn.

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Council Action2021-10-07
Resolution 210810

Adopted resolution recognizing and honoring the United Age Group Track Club Association for its work developing young Philadelphia track and field athletes.

Recognizing and honoring the United Age Group Track Club Association (UAGTCA) for its dedication to the development of young track and field athletes; and further authorizing the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings on the state of track facilities in the City of Philadelphia.

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Council Action2021-10-07
Resolution 210797

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming October 7, 2021, as William Still Day in honor of the 200th anniversary of his birth.

Proclaiming October 7, 2021, as William Still Day in the City of Philadelphia in honor of what would have been his 200th Birthday.

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Council Action2021-10-07
Resolution 210796

This adopted resolution honors and congratulates Julia R.

Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, Julia R Masterman's Boys Tennis team, on their successful 2021 season and finishing second in the PIAA 2A State Playoffs.

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Council Action2021-10-07
Resolution 210795

City Council adopted a resolution congratulating and honoring the Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander School, also known as Penn Alexander, for being recognized by the U.S.

Congratulating and honoring the Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander School for being recognized by the United States Department of Education as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School.

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Council Action2021-10-07
Resolution 210794

This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer, without payment, title to 20 properties on West Girard Avenue in the Third Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Third Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

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Council Action2021-10-07
Resolution 210793

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Dorothy Bolden’s contributions to the National Domestic Workers Alliance, labor organizing, and advocacy for workers’ rights.

Recognizing and honoring the contributions of Dorothy Bolden to the National Domestic Workers Alliance, labor organizing, and advocacy for workers' rights; and further proclaiming October 13th as "Dorothy Bolden Day" in the City of Philadelphia.

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Council Action2021-10-07
Resolution 210791

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution naming the 5200 block of West Berks Street “Charles ‘Chucky’ Rainey, Jr., Way.” The designation honors Rainey’s legacy and long-time dedication to residents of the Wynnefield neighborhood.

Also naming the 5200 block of West Berks Street as "Charles 'Chucky' Rainey, Jr., Way," in honor of Charles Rainey, Jr., to commemorate his legacy as the "Ambassador of Wynnefield" and long-time dedication to the residents of the Wynnefield neighborhood of Philadelphia.

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Council Action2021-10-07
Resolution 210790

The adopted resolution condemns the treatment of Haitian migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and urges the Biden administration to stop deportations of Haitians, release Haitian immigrants held in federal facilities, and protect the right to seek asylum.

Condemning the inhumane treatment of Haitian migrants at the border and urging the Biden administration to immediately suspend all deportations of Haitians, expedite the release of Haitian immigrants held in U.S. immigration facilities, uphold the right to seek asylum, and ensure a clean pathway to citizenship for essential workers, Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, and their families in all economic recovery legislation including through budget reconciliation.

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Council Action2021-10-07
Resolution 210789

This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committees on Children & Youth and Education to hold public hearings about the search and hiring process for the next Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia.

Authorizing the City Council Committees on Children & Youth and Education to hold public hearings on the search and hiring process for the next Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, and the role that the perspectives of families, students, teachers, school administrators, paraprofessionals, support staff, and community members must play throughout the search process.

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Council Action2021-10-07
Resolution 210788

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution joining Mural Arts Philadelphia in celebrating October as Mural Arts Month.

Joining Mural Arts Philadelphia in celebrating October as Mural Arts Month in Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-10-07
Resolution 210787

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and congratulating Erin O’Brien-Hofmann for receiving the 2021 Tradeswomen Heroes Award from the National Association of Building Trades Unions.

Recognizing and congratulating Erin O' Brien-Hofmann for receiving a 2021 Tradeswomen Heroes Award from the National Association of Building Trades Unions.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-10-07
Resolution 210786

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Wednesday, October 6, 2021, as Energy Efficiency Day in Philadelphia.

Recognizing Wednesday, October 6, 2021, as Energy Efficiency Day in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2021-10-07
Resolution 210785

This adopted resolution supports workers employed by Triple Canopy, a Department of Homeland Security contractor providing security services at federal buildings in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Supporting the workers of the Department of Homeland Security contractor Triple Canopy in their reasonable demands for improved working conditions, particularly their protection from hair discrimination.

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Council Action2021-10-07
Resolution 210755

Adopted by City Council, this resolution declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

Declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

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