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Bill 210360

Officially naming and designating the dog park located on the north side of Winter Street between 21st Street and 22nd Street, in the City of Philadelphia, as the “Rob Stuart Memorial Dog Park”.

Introduced Apr 22, 2021Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural AffairsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Council President ClarkeCouncilmember Gym

How members voted

  1. Vote on May 20, 2021 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (17)

    Councilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember GymCouncilmember OhCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JonesCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember BassCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember Thomas

From the floor

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  1. “Thanks, Council President. This is Drew Murray. I'm a Board member of the Logan Square 00:39:45 Neighborhood Association and former President. I'm here to support the resolution in naming the Winter Street dog park in memory of my friend Rob Stuart, Resolution No. 210360. 00:39:58 Rob was a friend and a mentor to me. He was also a former President of the Logan Square Neighborhood Association. He did so much for our c…”

    Mr. Murray · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2021 · May 20, 2021 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The ayes have it, and that resolution is 01:08:28 adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 210360.”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2021 · May 20, 2021 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “To the President 00:24:45 Stated Meeting May 13, 2021 Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, to which was referred Bill No. 210360, entitled 00:24:54 "An ordinance officially naming and designating the dog park located on the north side of Winter Street between 21st Street and 22nd Street, in the City of Philadelphia, as the 'Rob Stuart Memorial 00:25:06 Dog Park…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 13, 2021 · May 13, 2021 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of 00:25:20 Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 210360. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilwoman Bass · Stated Meeting, May 13, 2021 · May 13, 2021 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 22, 2021Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. May 7, 2021HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  3. May 7, 2021HEARING HELD · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  4. May 7, 2021REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  5. May 13, 2021SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  6. May 13, 2021ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. May 13, 2021READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. May 20, 2021READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. May 27, 2021SIGNED · MAYOR

Official documents

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..Title Officially naming and designating the dog park located on the north side of Winter Street between 21st Street and 22nd Street, in the City of Philadelphia, as the "Rob Stuart Memorial Dog Park". ..Body WHEREAS, Robert Andrew Stuart, known to all as Rob, moved to Philadelphia with his wife Sarah Clark-Stuart in 1995 where he worked in technology and political consulting for various companies before founding his communications firm, Evolve Strategies, in 2006; and WHEREAS, From 2006 to 2009, Rob was president of the Logan Square Neighborhood Association; and WHEREAS, Rob was best known for persuading railroad company CSX Corp. to allow public crossings into the Schuylkill River Park at Race and Locust Streets and made a documentary about his efforts titled "Free the River Park" which he hoped would be used as a teaching tool for other activists; and WHERAS, The vibrant, beautiful, and well-trod Schuylkill River Park is the result of his efforts; and WHEREAS, Rob was a constant presence in City Hall as he lobbied for progressive causes and led efforts to improve his Logan Square neighborhood and the city; and now, therefore THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The dog park located on the north side of Winter Street between 21st Street and 22nd Street, in the City of Philadelphia is hereby officially named and designated as the "Rob Stuart Memorial Dog Park". SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ..End