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
March 15, 2018
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution designating Wednesday, March 28, 2018, as “Crossing Guard Appreciation Day.” It recognizes the role of adult crossing guards in helping schoolchildren cross streets safely and supporting walking and bicycling to school.
Recognizing Wednesday, March 28, 2018, as "Crossing Guard Appreciation Day" in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Crispin Gardens Athletic Club Cheerleading Team for winning the 2018 National Championship in the Senior Recreation & Club Division at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Competition.
Honoring and recognizing Crispin Gardens Athletic Club Cheerleading Team for their hard work, determination, and success upon winning the 2018 National Championship in the Senior Recreation & Club Division at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Competition.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution asks the Mayor to return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 171109, entitled "An Ordinance 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 relating to the provision of mandatory training for City officers and employees regarding sexual harassment in the workplace; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election," 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 also names the 1300 block of South Broad Street “Jimmy Tayoun Way.” It honors Jimmy Tayoun, who worked in journalism and the restaurant business and served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Philadelphia City Council.
Also naming the 1300 block of South Broad Street as "Jimmy Tayoun Way".
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 2520 Potter Street in the Seventh Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2520 Potter Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership, without payment, of two properties—515-33 W.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Seventh Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 2250 Van Pelt Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Sixteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution calls on the Pennsylvania House to move the proposed #METOO Act out of its Labor and Industry Committee and on Philadelphia’s state legislators to support its advancement and passage.
Calling for the prompt discharge of the #METOO Act from the Pennsylvania House's Committee on Labor and Industry with an affirmative and favorable recommendation.
ADOPTED
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Meeting date
March 14, 2018
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Labor & Civil Service to hold hearings about Pennsylvania’s legalization of medical marijuana.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Labor & Civil Service to hold hearings regarding the State's recent legalization of medical marijuana and to address questions related to medical marijuana's potential impact on employers and employees in Philadelphia.
RECESSED
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This enacted bill provided for a May 15, 2018, special election question on changing Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter provisions for the Board of Education.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, relating to the eligibility, selection and removal of the Members of the Board of Education, relating to the Board of Education's responsibility for the administration of the School District, creating a Parent and Community Advisory Council, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SIGNED
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This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings about SEPTA’s public advertising and outreach for the implementation of Key Cards and the phaseout of tokens.
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to discuss the public advertising and outreach concerning the implementation for the SEPTA Key Cards and the phasing out of tokens.
RECESSED
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Meeting date
March 12, 2018
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings on how to better implement educational standards from pre-kindergarten through third grade.
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings to discuss how we can better implement educational standards in the early childhood years from Pre-K to 3rd grades to prepare our children for success later in life.
RECESSED
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This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on Philadelphia’s efforts to prevent and treat opioid-related abuse, addiction, and disease.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to assess the City of Philadelphia's efforts, as coordinated by the Managing Director's office and our Human services departments, to prevent and treat abuse, addiction, and disease related to the use of opioids.
RECESSED
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Meeting date
March 8, 2018
This adopted resolution recognizes, honors, and thanks The Second Street Irish Society Pipes and Drums for preserving Celtic musical traditions, representing Philadelphia at parades and other events, and supporting community and charitable activities.
Recognizing, honoring, and thanking The Second Street Irish Society Pipes And Drums for its important contributions to the rich and diverse cultural fabric of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, which promotes fair housing regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, familial status, or disability.
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and marking the month of April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution honors the Montier family of Philadelphia and Cheltenham and recognizes their historical significance and contributions to the region.
Honoring the Montier Family of Philadelphia and Cheltenham and recognizing their historical significance and contributions to our region.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Jodan Floyd for her leadership as principal of AMY Northwest Middle School.
Recognizing and honoring Jodan Floyd for her outstanding leadership as Principal of AMY Northwest Middle School and for being awarded the 2018 Lindback Foundation Distinguished Principal Leadership Award.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution apologizing to the People’s Republic of China for damage to a terra-cotta warrior loaned by the Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center to the Franklin Institute.
Apologizing to The People's Republic Of China for the damage caused by a visitor to Philadelphia to a World Heritage Artifact loaned by The Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center to the Franklin Institute.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.