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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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Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

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October 19, 2017

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October 12, 2017

Unanimous2017-10-12
Resolution 170893

This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Bethany African Methodist Episcopal Church on its 200th anniversary.

Recognizing and Honoring Bethany African Methodist Episcopal Church on the Occasion of its 200th Anniversary

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-10-12
Resolution 170892

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.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-10-12
Resolution 170891

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.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-10-12
Resolution 170890

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.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-10-12
Resolution 170889

This adopted resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of Temple University’s Urban Archives.

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Temple University Urban Archives and honoring the essential role that the Urban Archives have played in preserving a record of Philadelphia's history and culture.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-10-12
Resolution 170889

This adopted resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of Temple University’s Urban Archives.

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Temple University Urban Archives and honoring the essential role that the Urban Archives have played in preserving a record of Philadelphia's history and culture.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-10-12
Resolution 170888

The adopted resolution honors and recognizes the students, staff, and partners of Hill-Freedman World Academy High School and LiveConnections for releasing FIRST VERSE, a student-led CD of original poetry set to music.

Honoring and recognizing the students, staff, and partners of Hill-Freedman World Academy High School, in collaboration with LiveConnections, on the release of FIRST VERSE, a student-led, original CD album of poetry set to music.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-10-12
Resolution 170887

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.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-10-12
Resolution 170886

The adopted resolution proclaimed Ronald McDonald House Global Day of Change in Philadelphia in October 2017.

Proclaiming October 15, 2017 as Ronald McDonald House Global Day of Change in the City of Philadelphia

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-10-12
Resolution 170885

This adopted resolution honors the life and community service of Kesho Watson, a West Philadelphia advocate who served on community groups, volunteered, and helped create Granahan Skate Park.

Honoring the life of esteemed community advocate Kesho Watson, who passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-10-12
Resolution 170884

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.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-10-12
Resolution 170883

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.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-10-12
Resolution 170882

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.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-10-12
Resolution 170881

The adopted resolution celebrates the fifth anniversary of the federal Clean Car Standards.

Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Clean Car Standards and Urging the Federal Government to Strengthen Fuel Economy Standards That Reduce Pollution and Reliance on Fossil Fuels.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2017-10-12
Resolution 170879

The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.