Philadelphia Legislation

Honoring the anniversary of the enactment of the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and the honorable service of countless LGBTQ+ veterans, and urging all veterans discharged due to this discriminatory policy to seek an upgraded discharge, enabling LGBTQ+ veterans and their families to enjoy all the benefits they have earned.

Authorizing the Committee on the Environment to hold hearings to determine the need for a conservation district to be enacted within Philadelphia County.

Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to investigate the level and effectiveness of community engagement and outreach initiatives carried out by higher education institutions in Philadelphia that directly impact adjacent neighborhoods.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 138 N. 58th Street, 6214 Vine Street, and 3212 N. 33rd Street in the Fourth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 116 North 58th Street in the Fourth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3148 N. 24th Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Calling upon the Department of Prisons and the Office of Reentry Partnerships to work in collaboration with local resource providers to develop a distribution process of reentry resource packages for individuals released from incarceration.

Honoring and congratulating State Representative-Elect Keith Harris on the occasion of his special election victory in Pennsylvania House District 195.

Honoring and congratulating State Representative-Elect Andre D. Carroll on the occasion of his special election victory in Pennsylvania House District 201.

Honoring and congratulating Cheyney State College's 1982 Lady Wolves Women's Basketball Team on their induction into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.

Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of the Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board and the Office of Prison Oversight and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.

Also naming the 600 block of N. 34th Street as "C. B. Kimmins Way" to honor the life and memory of C. B. Kimmins and his service to the City of Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 3958 Parrish Street, 3900 Reno Street, 3972 Reno Street, 844 Hutton Street, and 855 N. 43rd Street in the Third Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 844 Hutton Street in the 3rd Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 3924 Cambridge Street, 3909 Pennsgrove Street, 1110, 1112, 1113, 1118, 1128 State Street, 3900, 3902, 3911, 3912, 3919, 3926 Wyalusing Avenue in the 3rd Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 839 N. 39th Street, 3938 Mount Vernon Street, 3940 Mount Vernon Street, 3944 Mount Vernon Street, 3907 Wallace Street, 3930 Wallace Street, 3833 Brown Street, 3902 Brown Street, 3912 Brown Street, 3922 Brown Street, 908 N. Holly Street, 910 N. Holly Street, 3948 Parrish Street, 4117 Pennsgrove Street, 4119 Pennsgrove Street, 4121 Pennsgrove Street, 4146 Pennsgrove Street, 3814 Reno Street, 3816 Reno Street, 3850 Reno Street, 3852 Reno Street, 3947 Reno Street, 3949 Reno Street, 3960 Reno Street, 3962 Reno Street, 3964 Reno Street, 666 Union Street, 674 Union Street, and 803 Union Street in the Third Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Co...

Authorizing a Joint Hearing of the City Council Committee on Children and Youth and the Committee on Technology and Information Services on the use of electronic monitoring or Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for youth involved with Philadelphia's Juvenile Justice System.

Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to examine the City's response to illegal dumping, focusing on monitoring high-activity areas, enforcement strategies, and the development of effective tools to combat this issue. Illegal dumping threatens the quality of life in our neighborhoods and communities, undermining our shared mission to transform Philadelphia into the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the nation.

Authorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Enhancing Efficiency and Transparency in Municipal Services", to analyze and recommend ways to enhance the efficient and effective delivery of municipal services, identify optimal models and tools to improve transparency and communication with residents regarding the submission, follow-up, and tracking of City service requests, and propose legislative and administrative policy reforms to eliminate barriers that impede the efficient delivery of services.

Renaming 5800 N. 12th Street to "Shirley Gregory Way", in honor of her remarkable contributions to the community and her lifelong dedication to public service.

Authorizing the relocation of the curblines of Watts Street, from Pine Street to a point northwardly therefrom, on City Plan No. 308, and the plotting on said City Plan of an area for public pedestrian use extending along the westerly side of said Watts Street and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said area for public pedestrian use, all under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Chapter 9-800 ("Landlord and Tenant") to add prohibitions and penalties related to anti-competitive rental practices, all under certain terms and conditions.