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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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December 3, 2020

Procedural2020-12-03
Resolution 200694

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 1300 block of South Capitol Street “Mamie Nichols Way.” The name honors Mamie Nichols for her long-standing work supporting and revitalizing Point Breeze and helping community members.

Also naming the 1300 block of South Capitol Street "Mamie Nichols Way" to recognize, honor, and celebrate the legacy of Mamie Nichols and her dedication to the people of Point Breeze.

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

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

Procedural2020-12-03
Resolution 200693

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 3200 block of Reed Street “Irene Russell Way.” The honorary name recognizes Irene Russell’s life, community leadership, and dedication to the Grays Ferry neighborhood, and an engrossed copy of the resolution is to be presented to her.

Also naming the 3200 block of Reed Street "Irene Russell Way" to recognize, honor, and celebrate the life and legacy of Irene Russell and her dedication to the Grays Ferry neighborhood.

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

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

Procedural2020-12-03
Resolution 200692

The adopted resolution also names the 1800 block of Wharton Street “Walter P.

Also naming the 1800 block of Wharton street "Walter P. Lomax, Jr., M.D., Way" to recognize, honor, and celebrate Dr. Walter P. Lomax, Jr. for his leadership, dedication, philanthropy, and support of Black Philadelphians.

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

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

Procedural2020-12-03
Resolution 200691

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution also naming 24th Street between Wharton and Reed Streets “Dorothy Allen Way.” The street name honors Dorothy D.

Also naming 24th Street, between Wharton and Reed Streets, "Dorothy Allen Way," to honor the life and legacy of Dorothy D. Allen.

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

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

Council Action2020-12-03
Resolution 200690

This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services Committees to hold joint hearings about protecting Philadelphians in the Philadelphia jail system and Pennsylvania prison system from COVID-19.

Authorizing the Committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services to conduct joint hearings to examine available options for protecting Philadelphians in the Philadelphia jail system and the Pennsylvania prison system from COVID-19.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2020-12-03
Resolution 200690

This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services Committees to hold joint hearings about protecting Philadelphians in the Philadelphia jail system and Pennsylvania prison system from COVID-19.

Authorizing the Committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services to conduct joint hearings to examine available options for protecting Philadelphians in the Philadelphia jail system and the Pennsylvania prison system from COVID-19.

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

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

Procedural2020-12-03
Resolution 200689

Adopted, this resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 1728 North Fifty-first Street in the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1728 North Fifty-first street; and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Salima Cunningham and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

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

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

Council Action2020-12-03
Resolution 200688

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings on whether a new Boys and Girls Club could be established at Rose Playground, at 1300 N.

Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings examining the feasibility of establishing a new Boys and Girls Club at Rose Playground.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2020-12-03
Resolution 200688

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings on whether a new Boys and Girls Club could be established at Rose Playground, at 1300 N.

Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings examining the feasibility of establishing a new Boys and Girls Club at Rose Playground.

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

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

Council Action2020-12-03
Resolution 200687

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services committees to hold joint hearings on Philadelphia’s preparedness to meet hospital-bed needs during public health emergencies.

Authorizing the Committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services to hold joint hearings to examine the City's preparedness to respond to hospital bed needs of the public during public health emergencies, and to explore "Plan B" locations for temporary hospital sites.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2020-12-03
Resolution 200687

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services committees to hold joint hearings on Philadelphia’s preparedness to meet hospital-bed needs during public health emergencies.

Authorizing the Committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services to hold joint hearings to examine the City's preparedness to respond to hospital bed needs of the public during public health emergencies, and to explore "Plan B" locations for temporary hospital sites.

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

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

Procedural2020-12-03
Resolution 200686

The adopted resolution honors the life and legacy of Philadelphia labor leader James Moran, who died in 2020 at age 81.

Honoring the life and legacy of Philadelphia labor leader James Moran.

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

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

Procedural2020-12-03
Resolution 200685

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on its 101st Founder’s Day.

Recognizing, honoring and congratulating Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on its 101st Founder's Day.

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

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

Procedural2020-12-03
Resolution 200684

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated on its 107th Founder’s Day, celebrated on January 9, 2021.

Recognizing, honoring and congratulating Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated on its 107th Founder's Day.

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

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

Procedural2020-12-03
Resolution 200683

The adopted resolution calls on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to keep John W.

Calling on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to keep John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School and Bishop McDevitt High School open and to engage with students, alumni, board, and other stakeholders in decision making around the schools' futures.

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

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

Procedural2020-12-03
Resolution 200682

The adopted resolution approves Ismail Shahid’s appointment by the mayor to the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

Approving the appointment of Ismail Shahid as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

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

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

Council Action2020-12-03
Resolution 200681

This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold hearings on current construction permitting procedures.

Authorizing the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold hearings to evaluate current permitting procedures and to identify ways to safely simplify the construction permitting process, with the ultimate goal of accelerating the timely completion of commercial and residential projects.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2020-12-03
Resolution 200681

This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold hearings on current construction permitting procedures.

Authorizing the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold hearings to evaluate current permitting procedures and to identify ways to safely simplify the construction permitting process, with the ultimate goal of accelerating the timely completion of commercial and residential projects.

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

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