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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October 24, 2017
This lapsed bill would have changed Philadelphia’s rules for campaign contributions, including limits for individuals and organizations, contributions to former candidates’ committees, and contributions to transition and inauguration committees.
Amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Political Contributions and Expenditures," to add and make changes to provisions regarding campaign contributions; contributions to transition and inauguration committees; and campaign finance disclosures; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This lapsed bill would have created a Philadelphia public financing system for candidates running for City elective office.
Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Officers and Employees," to add a Chapter establishing a system for public financing of political campaigns; all under certain terms and conditions.
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October 19, 2017
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Million Women March, held in Philadelphia in 1997.
Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Million Women March which inspired African American women across the nation to work for their own improvement as well as that of their communities.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Bernard “Bud” Newman, the immediate past president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
Recognizing and honoring Bernard "Bud" Newman, immediate past president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, for his stewardship to the organization and his service to the Jewish Community of Greater Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution authorizing its Committee of the Whole to hold hearings about Philadelphia’s proposal to become the location of Amazon’s second headquarters, known as HQ2.
Authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold hearings regarding Philadelphia's Amazon HQ2 proposal.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and congratulating Comcast NBCUniversal for receiving the 2017 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.
Recognizing and Congratulating Comcast NBCUniversal for being honored as a 2017 Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, presented by the Secretary of Defense for their commitment to members of the military, veterans, and their families.
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The adopted resolution authorized Philadelphia’s Office of Homeless Services to apply for $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2018 Emergency Solutions Grant funding from Pennsylvania.
Authorizing the Director of the Office of Homeless Services, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to file a proposal for Fiscal Year 2018 Emergency Solutions Grant Program funding with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
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The adopted resolution recognizes Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR), a Philadelphia nonprofit that provides sexual-violence treatment, prevention education, and victim advocacy.
Recognizing and Celebrating Women Organized Against Rape ("WOAR") and Its Newest Prevention Education Initiative, "Safe Bars Philly" in the City of Philadelphia.
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This adopted resolution states that Philadelphia City Council opposes a 2017 federal rule allowing a broad range of employers to deny birth control coverage through their health insurance plans based on religious or moral objections.
Opposing the decision by the Trump Administration to roll back access to contraceptive coverage for female employees under the Affordable Care Act.
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Adopted resolution authorizing the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 2634 Collins Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
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 Thirty-First 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.
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The adopted resolution urges President Donald Trump and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke to extend Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status designation for at least 18 months beyond its scheduled January 22, 2018 expiration.
Urging President Donald Trump and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke to protect thousands of Haitians living in Philadelphia and nationwide through the extension of Haiti's Temporary Protected Status designation beyond January 22, 2018.
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This adopted resolution also names the 4200 block of Markland Street, between East Hunting Park Avenue and East Bristol Street, “David Howarth Way.” It honors David Howarth and his service to the Juniata Park community.
Renaming the 4200 block of Markland Street "David Howarth Way" to recognize, honor, and celebrate the life and legacy of David Howarth for his dedication to the Juniata Park Community.
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This adopted resolution also names the 8100 block of Fairfield Street “Dr.
Also naming the 8100 Block of Fairfield Street as "Dr. Angelo DiBello Place" in honor of Dr. Angelo DiBello, and to commemorate his more than sixty years of medical service to people of Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer 3000 W.
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 Thirty- Second 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.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 2800 W.
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 Thirty-Second 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.
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The adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the U.S.
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Congress of the United States to protect access to preventive health services at Planned Parenthood Health Centers in Pennsylvania.
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The enacted bill changes Philadelphia’s rules for stun guns, also called electric or electronic incapacitation devices.
Amending Section 10-825 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Stun Guns," by further providing for the regulation of stun guns, also known as electric or electronic incapacitation devices, under certain terms and conditions.
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