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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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January 25, 2018
This adopted Philadelphia City Council resolution calls on the Pennsylvania State Legislature to pass a law requiring people convicted of domestic violence to immediately give up all firearms they possess to law enforcement.
Calling on the Pennsylvania State Legislature to pass a law requiring convicted domestic violence abusers to immediately relinquish all firearms within their possession to law enforcement.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors George Albert Beach, Joey Temple, Rita R.
Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia's Living Legends: George Albert Beach, Joey Temple, Rita R. Smith-Wade-El, and Valeria Bullock, who are leaders in the areas of civil rights, community activism, education, business and youth mentorship in the Philadelphia area; and further honoring those legends who are no longer with us: Vernon Marks, Charlie "Boo" Burrus, Abdul Malik Muhammad, Carl Moore, and Joe Faulk as part of the commemoration of Black History Month.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution honors George Albert Beach, Joey Temple, Rita R.
Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia's Living Legends: George Albert Beach, Joey Temple, Rita R. Smith-Wade-El, and Valeria Bullock, who are leaders in the areas of civil rights, community activism, education, business and youth mentorship in the Philadelphia area; and further honoring those legends who are no longer with us: Vernon Marks, Charlie "Boo" Burrus, Abdul Malik Muhammad, Carl Moore, and Joe Faulk as part of the commemoration of Black History Month.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Philadelphia Water Department crews and customer service staff for responding to water main breaks, leak investigations, flooding, and related emergencies during the freezing weather in winter 2017–18.
Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Water Department crews and customer service staff for their unprecedented response to water main breaks and emergencies during the freezing cold weather in the Winter of 2017-18.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Philadelphia Water Department crews and customer service staff for responding to water main breaks, leak investigations, flooding, and related emergencies during the freezing weather in winter 2017–18.
Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Water Department crews and customer service staff for their unprecedented response to water main breaks and emergencies during the freezing cold weather in the Winter of 2017-18.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes Philadelphia City Council to hold public hearings about creating Public Safety Officers and using alternative methods to enforce city codes.
Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council to hold public hearings to explore establishing Public Safety Officers and alternative code enforcement methods to improve the quality of life throughout the City.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes Philadelphia City Council to hold public hearings about creating Public Safety Officers and using alternative methods to enforce city codes.
Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council to hold public hearings to explore establishing Public Safety Officers and alternative code enforcement methods to improve the quality of life throughout the City.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution also names Glenwood Avenue between Broad Street and Germantown Avenue as “Smokin’ Joe Frazier Boulevard.” The honorary street name recognizes Philadelphia boxing champion Joe “Smokin’ Joe” Frazier.
Also naming Glenwood Avenue from Broad Street to Germantown Avenue as "Smokin' Joe Frazier Boulevard".
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Bill “Speedy” Morris for winning 1,000 games as a college and high school basketball coach.
Honoring and Congratulating Bill "Speedy" Morris on Winning 1,000 Games as a College and High School Basketball Coach.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Bill “Speedy” Morris for winning 1,000 games as a college and high school basketball coach.
Honoring and Congratulating Bill "Speedy" Morris on Winning 1,000 Games as a College and High School Basketball Coach.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 1834 S.
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 building and improvements thereon, situate in the Fifty- 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.
The adopted resolution expresses Philadelphia City Council’s support for a Congressional Black Caucus resolution condemning and calling for the censure of President Trump over remarks about certain African countries, Haiti, and El Salvador.
Expressing support for the resolution introduced by the United States Congressional Black Caucus condemning and calling for the censure of President Trump because of remarks he made about certain African countries, Haiti, and El Salvador.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings about SEPTA’s public advertising and outreach for the implementation of Key Cards and the phaseout of tokens.
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to discuss the public advertising and outreach concerning the implementation for the SEPTA Key Cards and the phasing out of tokens.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have authorized the City Council Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings about SEPTA’s public advertising and outreach for the implementation of Key Cards and the phaseout of tokens.
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to discuss the public advertising and outreach concerning the implementation for the SEPTA Key Cards and the phasing out of tokens.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Dr.
Recognizing and Honoring Dr. Stephen S. Tang for his work at the University City Science Center and his leadership in technology and innovation in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Dr.
Recognizing and Honoring Dr. Stephen S. Tang for his work at the University City Science Center and his leadership in technology and innovation 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.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Lynette Brown-Sow on her retirement from Community College of Philadelphia.
Recognizing and Honoring Lynette Brown-Sow on the occasion of her retirement for her committed service to Community College of Philadelphia and for her many accomplishments that have benefitted the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Lynette Brown-Sow on her retirement from Community College of Philadelphia.
Recognizing and Honoring Lynette Brown-Sow on the occasion of her retirement for her committed service to Community College of Philadelphia and for her many accomplishments that have benefitted the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.