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Bill 120018

Naming and designating the "Robin Hood Dell East" located at Ridge Avenue and Huntingdon Drive as the "Georgie Woods Entertainment Center."

Introduced Jan 26, 2012Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural AffairsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember JonesCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember BassCouncilmember BassCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JohnsonCouncil President ClarkeCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember TascoCouncilmember TascoCouncilmember BlackwellCouncilmember Blackwell

From the floor

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  1. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendations of the City Planning Commission regarding the following bills: Bill Nos. 120015 and 120140; and I am pleased to advise you that on March 28, 2012, I signed Bill No. 120018, which was passed by Council at its session on March…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 29, 2012 · Mar 29, 2012 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Good morning. My name is Joey Temple. I'm here in support of Ordinance Bill 120018, naming the "Robin Hood Dell East" after my mentor and teacher, Georgie Woods. I'm in support of this bill totally, but, Council President, you know me. I wouldn't be what I am without saying a little bit about the history of Georgie Woods. Thirty years ago I was an ex-gang member in North Philadelphia. Georgie Woods turned my life aro…”

    Mr. Temple · Stated Meeting, March 15, 2012 · Mar 15, 2012 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “The ayes have it. Resolution 120194 is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 120018.”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, March 15, 2012 · Mar 15, 2012 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, to which was referred Bill No. 120018, entitled "An ordinance naming and designating the 'Robin Hood Dell East' located at Ridge Avenue and Huntingdon Drive as the 'Georgie Woods Entertainment Center,'" respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bi…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 8, 2012 · Mar 8, 2012 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “Mr. President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit the first reading this day of Bill No. 120018. DiscoveryWorks Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/8/12 - STATED - 1ST READING (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilwoman Bass · Stated Meeting, March 8, 2012 · Mar 8, 2012 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “It's been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 120018. All those in favor? (Aye.)”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, March 8, 2012 · Mar 8, 2012 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Jan 26, 2012Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Mar 5, 2012HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  3. Mar 5, 2012HEARING HELD · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  4. Mar 5, 2012AMENDED · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  5. Mar 5, 2012REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  6. Mar 8, 2012SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Mar 8, 2012ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Mar 8, 2012ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Mar 15, 2012READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Mar 28, 2012SIGNED · MAYOR

Official documents

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..Title Naming and designating the "Robin Hood Dell East" located at Ridge Avenue and Huntingdon Drive as the "Georgie Woods Entertainment Center." ..Body WHEREAS, Georgie Woods was an outstanding community and civil rights leader; and WHEREAS, His commitment and contribution to the City of Philadelphia is indelibly etched in the hearts and minds of residents throughout this great City; and WHEREAS, Georgie Woods came to the City of Philadelphia from New York in 1953 to work as a disc jockey, bringing in to the City emerging talents of the era; and WHEREAS, His encouragement to those who were marginalized is laudable; and WHEREAS, The residents of the community wish to honor the Memory of Georgie Woods with a fitting tribute; now, therefore THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The "Robin Hood Dell East" located at Ridge Avenue and Huntingdon Drive is hereby named and designated as the "Georgie Woods Entertainment Center." A. The land (the "dell") upon which the Georgie Woods Entertainment Center sits as well as the land surrounding it, shall continue in perpetuity to be known as "The Robin Hood Dell." SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect on June 18, 2015, representing the tenth (10th) anniversary of Georgie Woods' death. ..End