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
November 2, 2017
This adopted resolution calls on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to amend state election law to increase the minimum per-day compensation for Philadelphia and Pennsylvania election officers and workers.
Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to amend Section 412.2 of the Pennsylvania Election Code to increase the minimum compensation provided to election officers and workers, which has not been increased in decades.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of 3823 N.
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 Forty-Third 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
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the Trump administration to reverse its decision to repeal the Clean Power Plan.
Urging the Trump administration to rescind its decision to repeal the Clean Power Plan.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized joint City Council committee hearings on the impact of permanently prohibiting suspensions for students in first through fifth grade in the School District of Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Joint City Council Committees on Education and Children and Youth to hold hearings reviewing the impact of permanently prohibiting the suspension of elementary-aged students from the first through fifth grades in The School District of Philadelphia.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
November 1, 2017
This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for Keystone Opportunity Zones and related development areas.
Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," to provide for additional extensions of certain benefits, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed bill would have added oversight by the City Council Appropriations Committee of contractors’ compliance with Economic Opportunity Plans covering minority and female workers and minority-, female-, and disabled-owned disadvantaged businesses.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by adding Subsection 17-510(b) providing for the oversight by the City Council Appropriations Committee of compliance with all Economic Opportunity Plans ("EOP") for the participation of minority and female workers, Minority-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Female-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and Disabled-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises; all under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
October 27, 2017
Meeting date
October 26, 2017
This adopted resolution honors and recognizes the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts for more than 200 years of exhibitions, arts education, and fundraising in Philadelphia.
Honoring and recognizing the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts for its over 200-year history of providing Philadelphia with exhibitions on fine art, outstanding educational opportunities for our artistic students, and for their fundraising abilities.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution recognizes Drexel University and its Task Force Dragon Battalion of the Reserve Officer Training Corps for supporting military members and veterans and developing leaders over 99 years.
Recognizing Drexel University and the Task Force Dragon Battalion of the Reserve Officer Training Corps for providing a veteran friendly community and producing quality leaders from the City of Philadelphia over the last 99 years.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and celebrating the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s 50th anniversary.
Recognizing and celebrating the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's 50th Anniversary as they honor the patients, caregivers, and professionals who strive to achieve a future free of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Ky Dele, founder of the Made Man Initiative, for work inspiring, educating, and providing business attire to underserved men.
Recognizing Ky Dele, founder of the Made Man Initiative, for her work inspiring, educating, and outfitting underserved men.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution honors and commends Chickie’s and Pete’s for 40 years as a Philadelphia establishment.
Honoring and commending Chickie's and Pete's for 40 years as an iconic Philadelphia establishment.
ADOPTED
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Adopted resolution honoring Claudia Sherrod for her dedication to improving Point Breeze and her service as executive director of South Philadelphia H.O.M.E.S., Inc.
Honoring and recognizing Claudia Sherrod for her dedication to improving her neighborhood, Point Breeze, on the occasion of her retirement as executive director of South Philadelphia H.O.M.E.S., Inc.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution honors the Philadelphia Sunday SUN and its founder, Jerome “Jerry” Mondesire, on the newspaper’s 25th anniversary.
Honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Sunday SUN and its founder, Jerome "Jerry" Mondesire, on the Occasion of the SUN's 25th Anniversary
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution designated November 12–18, 2017, as Child Gun Safety Awareness Week in Philadelphia.
Designating the Week of Sunday November 12, 2017 through Saturday November 18, 2017 as Child Gun Safety Awareness Week in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the UniverSoul Circus for 24 years of productions locally and nationally.
Recognizing and honoring the UniverSoul Circus for 24 years of outstanding productions on a local and national level.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Joseph M.
Recognizing and Honoring Joseph M. Starinieri for his service as an educator and for his passion and dedication for providing a quality education to underprivileged children.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Clean Air Council and the 35th anniversary of Joe Minott’s service to the organization.
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Air Council and the 35th Anniversary of Joe Minott's Service to the Organization.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.