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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Meeting date
October 1, 2020
The adopted resolution honors and congratulates the Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School boys basketball team for its successful 2019–2020 season.
Honoring and congratulating The Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School Boys Basketball team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 24-5 record in the Philadelphia Public League boys basketball championships.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors the life and legacy of United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Honoring the life and legacy of United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg for her instrumental legal career, service to the United States of America, and her relentless work to challenge gender discrimination and ensure equal protections for all Americans.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The City Council adopted a resolution honoring Richard M.
Honoring Richard M. Englert upon his retirement as Temple University's President and his contributions to Temple and Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring September 15 through October 15, 2020, Hispanic Heritage Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring September 15, 2020 through October 15, 2020 as Hispanic Heritage Month throughout the City of Philadelphia to honor the role that Latinos have played and continue to play in the economic, cultural, and social development of our City and nation.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Bennie Swans, the founding president of the city's Crisis Intervention Network.
Honoring the life and legacy of Bennie Swans, founding president of Philadelphia's nationally acclaimed Crisis Intervention Network.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring David T.
Honoring and recognizing David T. Jones for his accomplishments and numerous contributions to the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of his departure from the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, and congratulating him on his new position as Director of the Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery for the State of Illinois Department of Human Services.
ADOPTED
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This failed resolution would have called on the Kenney administration to create a plan for involving City Council more closely when developing and carrying out emergency public safety measures and restrictions.
Calling on the Kenney administration to develop a plan to be more inclusive of City Council when creating and implementing emergency public safety measures and restrictions.
READ
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Meeting date
September 30, 2020
This enacted Philadelphia ordinance prohibits peace officers from using restraints or physical contact that create a substantial risk of asphyxiation when detaining someone.
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new Chapter 10-2500, entitled "Prohibited Physical Contact by Peace Officers," to prevent unnecessary death or injury via asphyxiation by prohibiting certain physical contact by peace officers, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance requires the City to hold a public hearing at least 30 days before sending the Fraternal Order of Police a proposal to enter into or amend a labor agreement covering Philadelphia police employees’ general employment terms and conditions.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by adding a new Chapter 17-2300, entitled "Public Hearing Required Prior to Execution of a Labor Agreement with City Workers Represented by the Fraternal Order Of Police With Respect To The Workers' Terms And Conditions Of Employment," by establishing certain definitions; and requiring a public hearing within thirty (30) days prior to the City entering into or amending a labor agreement with City workers represented by the Fraternal Order of Police, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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Meeting date
September 24, 2020
This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s possible transfer of title to certain properties in the First Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the First Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
READ AND FILED
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This communication transmits a proposed resolution concerning the possible transfer of ownership of certain City-owned lots, buildings, and other improvements in Philadelphia’s First Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Transmitting a resolution 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 First Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
READ AND FILED
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This communication advised City Council that Bill Nos.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200188, 200303, 200354, and 200365, which were passed by Council on September 10, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on September 17, 2020.
READ AND FILED
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The adopted resolution calls on the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to fix ongoing problems with the state unemployment system.
Calling on the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to resolve ongoing complications within the State's unemployment system to ensure all eligible Pennsylvanians receive their entitled compensation in a timely manner.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating the West Catholic girls basketball team for its 2019–2020 season, including its 22–6 record and Philadelphia Catholic League championship.
Honoring and congratulating the West Catholic girls basketball team on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 22-6 record in the Philadelphia Catholic League girls basketball championships.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution calls on the School District of Philadelphia to promptly negotiate a new contract with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers.
Calling on the School District of Philadelphia to promptly negotiate a mutually agreeable new contract with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers that prioritizes the health and safety of school staff and students and acknowledges the contributions of teachers and other staff, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ADOPTED
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Adopted by City Council, this resolution commemorates the life and work of Thomas Gilhool, a legal aid attorney and former Pennsylvania Secretary of Education.
Commemorating the life of legal aid giant and former Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Thomas Gilhool, a founding figure for community legal services, education equity, and the rights of the disabled and the poor, who led a rollicking life in pursuit of law and justice through eight decades of Philadelphia history.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution urges Senator Pat Toomey and Senate leaders to consider three federal proposals—the Heroes Act, the Helping Homes Act, and the Moving Forward Act—to provide economic, housing, and infrastructure relief during the COVID-19 crisis.
Urging Senator Pat Toomey and Senate Leadership to take up and act on the Heroes Act, the Helping Homes Act, and the Moving Forward Act, sweeping and transformational resolutions to address the ongoing economic crisis co-sponsored by Congressman Dwight Evans and the Philadelphia congressional delegation.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer or otherwise dispose of the property at 1906 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1906 N. 24th Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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