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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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Council actions

Actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote.

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January 24, 2019

Procedural2019-01-24
Resolution 190039

This adopted resolution reappoints Richard Goldberg to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

Reappointing Richard Goldberg to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

Introduced (By Request) and Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2019-01-24
Resolution 190038

The adopted resolution appoints Betsy Oliphant Ross to the Board of Directors of the Old City Special Services District.

Appointing Betsy Oliphant Ross to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

Introduced (By Request) and Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2019-01-24
Resolution 190037

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution also naming Madison Street between Gaul and Chatham Streets “Tommy Dunbar Way.” The honorary street name recognizes Tommy Dunbar and his connection to and service in the Port Richmond community.

Also naming Madison Street between Gaul and Chatham Streets as "Tommy Dunbar Way".

Introduced (By Request) and Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2019-01-24
Resolution 190036

This adopted resolution declares Philadelphia City Council’s solidarity with and support for the #MuteRKelly campaign, which seeks to deny R.

Declaring solidarity with and support for the #MuteRKelly campaign, a grassroots movement that seeks to remedy decades of silence surrounding the sexual abuse of young Black women and girls by denying R. Kelly a public platform within the City of Philadelphia and nationwide.

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

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2019-01-24
Resolution 190035

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring January 30, 2019, Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Philadelphia.

Declaring January 30, 2019 Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2019-01-24
Resolution 190035

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring January 30, 2019, Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Philadelphia.

Declaring January 30, 2019 Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Philadelphia.

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

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2019-01-24
Resolution 190034

The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Vernon Odom for his service to Philadelphia as an Action News reporter for 6ABC.

Honoring Vernon Odom as he retires from his position as an Action News Reporter for 6ABC after 42 years.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2019-01-24
Resolution 190034

The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Vernon Odom for his service to Philadelphia as an Action News reporter for 6ABC.

Honoring Vernon Odom as he retires from his position as an Action News Reporter for 6ABC after 42 years.

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

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2019-01-24
Resolution 190033

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Judge Harold Berger for his work as a lawyer, former Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas judge, electrical engineer, philanthropist, and supporter of education.

Honoring Judge Harold Berger, lawyer, electrical engineer, philanthropist and recipient of many accolades in recognition of the virtuous life which he has led.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2019-01-24
Resolution 190033

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Judge Harold Berger for his work as a lawyer, former Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas judge, electrical engineer, philanthropist, and supporter of education.

Honoring Judge Harold Berger, lawyer, electrical engineer, philanthropist and recipient of many accolades in recognition of the virtuous life which he has led.

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

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2019-01-24
Resolution 190032

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and remembering Raymond G.

Honoring and remembering the late Raymond G. Perelman, master investor and philanthropist, who passed away Monday January 14, 2019 at the age of 101.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2019-01-24
Resolution 190032

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and remembering Raymond G.

Honoring and remembering the late Raymond G. Perelman, master investor and philanthropist, who passed away Monday January 14, 2019 at the age of 101.

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

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2019-01-24
Resolution 190031

This adopted resolution honors the life and legacy of Karen S.

Honoring the life and legacy of Karen S. Coates, Esq.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2019-01-24
Resolution 190031

This adopted resolution honors the life and legacy of Karen S.

Honoring the life and legacy of Karen S. Coates, Esq.

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

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2019-01-24
Resolution 190030

This lapsed resolution would have proposed a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment for voters to consider.

Submitting to the electors of the City an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will decriminalize, regulate, and tax the use, and sale to adults aged 21 years or older, of cannabis for non-medical purposes.

Introduced (By Request) and Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2019-01-24
Resolution 190029

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the occasion of the fraternity’s 108th Annual Founders’ Day.

Recognizing the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter on the Occasion of the 108th Annual Founders' Day of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2019-01-24
Resolution 190029

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the occasion of the fraternity’s 108th Annual Founders’ Day.

Recognizing the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter on the Occasion of the 108th Annual Founders' Day of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

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

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2019-01-24
Resolution 190028

The adopted resolution proposes a change to Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter that would create an Office of Immigrant Affairs led by a director appointed by the Mayor.

Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of an Office of Immigrant Affairs, to provide for the powers and duties of such Office, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Office into the City government; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.

Introduced (By Request) and Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.