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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February 6, 2020
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January 30, 2020
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule charter to provide for the creation of a Department of Fleet Services, to provide for the powers and duties of such Department, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Department into the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
READ AND FILED
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Fleet Services, to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to motor vehicles to the newly-created Department and to provide for additional duties of he Department; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
READ AND FILED
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The adopted resolution recognizes and honors the 2019 winners of PHL LIVE Center Stage, a music initiative that promotes local musicians through performances and awards across 10 music genres and a People’s Choice category.
Recognizing and honoring the 2019 Winners of PHL LIVE Center Stage.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the lives of Philadelphia-area native Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna Bryant, after their deaths.
Celebrating the lives of Philadelphia area native and basketball phenom, Kobe Bryant, and that of his daughter Gianna Bryant, upon their tragic passing and honoring a distinguished legacy of athletic excellence and off-court leadership.
ADOPTED BY STANDING VOTE
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City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Brian A.
Honoring and congratulating Brian A. Hudson, Sr. on the occasion of his retirement following 45 years of loyal and dedicated service to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including the citizens of the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution recognizes W.E.B.
Recognizing and honoring the contributions of W.E.B. DuBois to higher education, preserving African American history, and his study of African American life; and further proclaiming the last Monday of February of each year as "W.E.B. DuBois Day" in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring January 30, 2020, Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Philadelphia.
Declaring January 30, 2020 Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring Philadelphia “the City of Sisterly Love” for 2020.
Declaring Philadelphia "the City of Sisterly Love" for 2020 in tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution recognizing women's suffrage.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing January as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing January as "National Human Trafficking Awareness Month" in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, honoring, and celebrating Blondell Reynolds Brown’s career and legacy as an at-large Councilmember from 2000 to 2020.
Recognizing, honoring and celebrating the extraordinary career and legacy of Blondell Reynolds Brown, member of Philadelphia City Council from 2000-2020.
ADOPTED BY STANDING VOTE
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This adopted resolution recognizes January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and commending the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - Pennsylvania Chapter for their work promoting awareness about cervical cancer.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution approving the reappointment of Andre McCoy, of the American Legion, to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
Approving the reappointment of Andre McCoy to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council president to designate a Council member to ask the City Law Department to represent the Council in appeals of Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment decisions.
Authorizing requests to the Law Department to represent City Council in appeals from decisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment and, if the Law Department declines to render such services to City Council, authorizing the retention of outside counsel to provide such services.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the President of City Council to appoint a Chief Ethics Officer after the first meeting of a newly elected Council.
Authorizing the appointment of a Chief Ethics Officer for the Council of the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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Adopted legislation also names the 1400 block of South Clarion Street, between Reed and Dickinson Streets, as “Anna DeFusco Way.” The designation honors Anna DeFusco, a longtime South Philadelphia resident and community volunteer.
Also naming South Clarion Street, between Reed and Dickinson Streets, as "Anna DeFusco Way".
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution supports including Mifflin Square Park and the 7th Street Corridor in the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ Creative Communities Pilot Initiative.
Supporting the inclusion of Mifflin Square Park and the 7th Street Corridor in the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Creative Communities Pilot Initiative, as proposed by the Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes Philadelphia City Council to hire lawyers to file a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Authorizing Council to retain counsel to file a lawsuit compelling the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to carry out its obligation to protect the citizens of Pennsylvania by enacting, or authorizing municipalities to enact, commonsense, constitutional legislation that addresses the public health crisis of gun violence.
ADOPTED
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