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
May 22, 2017
This enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City Plan affecting the houselines and curblines of Convention Avenue between Thirty-Fourth Street and Health Sciences Drive.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating portions of the houselines and curblines of Convention Avenue, from Thirty-Fourth Street to Health Sciences Drive, and placing on the City Plan two rights-of-way for drainage purposes within the vicinity of the intersection of Convention Avenue and Health Sciences Drive and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way for drainage purposes, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the beds of the areas proposed to be placed on City Plan as portions of Convention Avenue.
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This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to move the eastern property line of a portion of University Avenue north of Curie Boulevard, widening the avenue by a variable amount.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating the easterly houseline of University Avenue, from a point approximately five-hundred forty-five feet north of Curie Boulevard to a point approximately two-hundred thirty-six feet further northwardly therefrom, a variable distance eastwardly, thereby widening said University Avenue, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, without cost and free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of the said widened portion of University Avenue.
SIGNED
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Meeting date
May 18, 2017
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commending and thanking police officers, first responders, and other witnesses who rescued Charles W.
Commending and thanking the police, first responders and witnesses for their immediate rescue efforts of Charles W. Henry School students, teachers and chaperones involved in a bus crash while on their way to Washington, DC.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution recognizes New Holland Agriculture and the Pennsylvania Future Farmers of America for volunteer work at W.B.
Honoring and recognizing New Holland Agriculture and the Pennsylvania Future Farmers of America for their volunteer work on May 5, 2017 at W.B. Saul High School in Roxborough.
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This adopted resolution recognizes, honors, and congratulates the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2017 40 Under 40 honorees.
Recognizing, honoring and congratulating the 2017 Philadelphia Business Journal's 40 under 40 Class for their hard work and dedication to excellence in their representation of their respective industries and the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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Adopted City Council resolution honors the Urban League of Philadelphia on its 100th anniversary.
Honoring The Urban League of Philadelphia on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Reverend Kirk T.
Recognizing and honoring Reverend Kirk T. Berlenbach who will be leaving St. Timothy's Episcopal Church after 14 years of dedicated service to the Roxborough community.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 170265, entitled "An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Devereaux Avenue (extended), Keystone Street, Princeton Avenue, Keystone Street, Cottman Avenue (extended), Milnor Street, Bleigh Avenue (extended), and the Delaware River," 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 recognized May 14 through May 21, 2017, as National Police Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing May 14, 2017 to May 21, 2017 as National Police week in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution recognizes and congratulates Philadelphia students, educators, and administrators after the School District of Philadelphia was selected by the U.S.
Recognizing and congratulating Philadelphia's students, educators and administrators for the School District of Philadelphia's selection by the United States Department of Education as a 2017 District Sustainability Awardee.
ADOPTED
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Adopted resolution recognizing and celebrating Philadelphia’s 2017 Small Business Week, held May 22–26.
Recognizing and celebrating the 2017 Small Business Week celebration in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution recognizes May as National Bike Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing the month of May as National Bike Month in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution recognizes the role of school counselors in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional needs.
Recognizing the critical role that guidance counselors and play in meeting students' academic, social, and emotional needs and urging the School District of Philadelphia to devote additional resources to expanding the number of counselors in high schools with the highest needs.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer 2017 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Seventh Councilmanic District that will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution also names Broad Street between Christian Street and Carpenter Street “Boyz II Men Boulevard.” It honors the Philadelphia R&B group’s musical achievements, philanthropy, and connection to the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, and directs that an engrossed copy be presented to the group.
Also naming Broad Street from Christian Street to Carpenter Street "Boyz II Men Boulevard" to recognize and honor of Boyz II Men's legacy as an iconic R&B group and an example to Philadelphia's aspiring musical artists.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution additionally naming the 5800 block of Race Street “Rev.
Also naming the 5800 block of Race Street as "Rev. Albert F. Campbell Way" in honor of Reverend Dr. Albert F. Campbell, to commemorate his forty-seven years of preaching at Mount Carmel Baptist Church.
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The enacted ordinance creates special rules for digital display wall signs around 1900 Market Street, covering parts of 19th, Market, and 20th Streets.
Amending Chapter 14-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Signs," by providing for new sign controls, entitled "1900 Market Street Digital Display Sign Regulations"; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land within an area bounded by Devereaux Avenue, Keystone Street, Princeton Avenue, Cottman Avenue, Milnor Street, Bleigh Avenue, and the Delaware River.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Devereaux Avenue (extended), Keystone Street, Princeton Avenue, Keystone Street, Cottman Avenue (extended), Milnor Street, Bleigh Avenue (extended), and the Delaware River.
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