Philadelphia Legislation

Renaming the 2000 block of N 59th Street "Will Smith Way" to honor and celebrate the impactful career and legacy of Will Smith, a West Philadelphia native.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 623 Rear N 55th Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Honoring and recognizing Philadelphia's living legends during Black History Month for their contributions to the African American community and their lasting impact.

Honoring and congratulating the Overbrook High School Girls Volleyball Team for winning the 2024 American Conference Championship.

Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 177 Markle Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127, under certain terms and conditions.

Establishing a two-way regulation on Dupont Street, from the westernmost portion of Baker Street to Smick Street, under certain terms and conditions.

Authorizing the Joint Committees on Children and Youth and Education to review the Parent University 2.0 website.

Honoring and recognizing places of importance in Philadelphia's Black history during Black History Month for their contributions to the community and efforts in preserving history.

Authorizing City Council's Committee of the Whole to conduct hearings to assess the implementation of a mandatory millage rate adjustment review in response to City-wide property assessments conducted by the Office of Property Assessment, with the goal of maintaining revenue neutrality to alleviate increasing tax burdens on Philadelphia taxpayers.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 623R N. 55th Street, 5110 Harlan Street, 5122-24 Harlan Street, 2715 N. Dover Street, 2715 N. Dover Street, 2731 N. 29th Street, 2738 W. Silver Street, 2703 W. Sterner Street, 2714 W. Sterner Street, 2717 W. Sterner Street, 2627 W. Lehigh Avenue, 2629-31 W. Lehigh Avenue, 2623 W. Silver Street, 2726 W. Sterner Street, 2705 W. Sterner Street, 2710 W. Sterner Street, 2723 W. Sterner Street, 2731 W. Sterner Street, 2655 W. Silver Street, 2626 W. Silver Street, 2720 N. 28th Street, 2715 W. Sterner Street, 2749 W. Sterner Street, 2733 W. Sterner Street, 2647 W. Lehigh Avenue, 2711 W. Sterner Street, 2628 W. Silver Street, 2655 W. Seltzer Street, 2820 N. Newkirk Street, 2758 N. 28th Street, 2719 N. 29th Street, 2602 W. Sterner Street, and 2651 W. Silver Street in the Fourth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authoriz...

Amending an Ordinance (Bill No. 230577), approved November 13, 2023, entitled "Granting permission to Wynnefield/Overbrook Eruv Association, in order to demarcate the boundaries of a Wynnefield/Overbrook eruv district, to construct and maintain a clear nylon cord and other ancillary facilities including a maximum of one hundred poles and forty-five pieces of plexiglass along, over, and in certain public rights-of-way and City streets, and/or to attach such demarcation facilities to existing facilities owned by other entities authorized by other City ordinances, subject to such owner's consent; all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.

Honoring and Recognizing Craig Williams for his invaluable contributions to the Philadelphia Streetlight Improvement Project, championed by the Philadelphia Energy Authority, and his exemplary leadership in advancing both the economic and social well-being of Philadelphia.

Honoring and Recognizing Officer Bernard "Bernie" Turner, Badge #4544, for his exemplary service in light of his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department.

Amending Chapter 10-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Noise and Excessive Vibration," by prohibiting the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers, under certain terms and conditions.

Honoring and congratulating Crystal Tann, a beloved colleague and employee, for her tenure as a valued staff member in the office of Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr., upon her retirement.

Authorizing the Committee on Law and Government to hold hearings to evaluate the financial impacts of the impending Trump Administration on the City of Philadelphia, to ensure that the City is immune to harmful policies.

Acknowledging and commending parents in Philadelphia who uphold responsibility by reporting their children's involvement in criminal activities.

Establishing one-way regulations in the vicinity of Terrace Street, Dawson Street, and Ridge Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

Authorizing the Joint Committees on Public Safety and Parks and Recreation to hold hearings to examine the interdepartmental protocol, administered by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, the Philadelphia Fire Department, and the Office of Emergency Management, for urban-fire management in public parks and park adjacent neighborhoods, considering the recent unprecedented droughts and wildfires across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses, to add a new Section 9-640, entitled "Mandatory Posting of Warning of Unlawful Transfer of Firearm," to require licensed firearms dealers to post signs warning that purchasing firearms for another is criminally punishable; all under certain terms and conditions.

Honoring and recognizing the Domestic Violence Unit in the City of Philadelphia, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, for their exemplary service and commitment to the fight against domestic violence.

Appointing Gary Brandeis to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.