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Other actions from the December 4, 2025 meeting.
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This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, affecting the types of buildings and uses allowed on certain properties. The area impacted is bounded by N Frazier St., Master St., N Ithan St., and Media St. This change may influence what can be built or done on properties within this area.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by N Frazier St., Master St., N Ithan St., and Media St.
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This bill allows a business at 4435-37 Baltimore Ave to have a sidewalk cafe, which means they can use some of the sidewalk for outdoor seating. The business must follow certain rules and conditions to keep the sidewalk cafe. This affects people who own businesses or live near this location.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 4435-37 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows a business at 2535-37 S 13th St to have a sidewalk cafe, which means they can use some of the sidewalk for outdoor seating. The business must follow certain rules and conditions to keep the sidewalk cafe. This affects people who own or visit businesses in this area of South Philadelphia.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 2535-37 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows a business at 5021-23 Baltimore Ave to have a sidewalk cafe, which means they can use some of the sidewalk for outdoor seating. The business must follow certain rules and conditions to get this permission. This affects the business and people who walk or dine in the area.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 5021-23 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, under certain terms and conditions.
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The city has renamed the Paschalville Library to the 'Hardy Williams Library of Paschalville' in honor of Pennsylvania State Senator Hardy Williams. This change affects the library's name and recognizes Senator Williams' contributions to the African American community. The library's location and services remain the same.
Renaming the Paschalville Library to the "Hardy Williams Library of Paschalville" in honor of Pennsylvania State Senator Hardy Williams, a distinguished politician and trailblazer for the African American community.
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The City of Philadelphia is allowed to buy or gain an interest in a property at 1948 Cayuga Street. This decision affects the property owner and the city. The purchase is subject to certain terms and conditions.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in and to all or a portion of the properties known as 1948 Cayuga Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows for certain structures or objects to extend beyond property lines near 5901 Wayne Avenue in Philadelphia, under specific conditions. It affects property owners and residents in the area. The bill sets terms for these encroachments to ensure they do not negatively impact the surrounding community.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 5901 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows for certain structures or objects to extend beyond property lines near 5901 Wayne Avenue in Philadelphia, under specific conditions. It affects property owners and residents in the area. The bill sets terms for these encroachments to ensure they do not negatively impact the surrounding community.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 5901 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows for certain structures or objects to extend beyond property lines near 5901 Wayne Avenue in Philadelphia, under specific conditions. It affects property owners and residents in the area. The bill sets terms for these encroachments to ensure they do not negatively impact the surrounding community.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 5901 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows a business near 400 E Girard Ave to have a sidewalk cafe, which is an outdoor seating area, under certain rules. The business must follow these rules to keep the sidewalk cafe. This affects the business and people who walk or dine in the area.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 400 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.
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The City of Philadelphia is allowing the Director of the Department of Aviation to transfer or convey real estate interests to resolve a lawsuit with Tinicum Township in Delaware County. This will help settle the litigation between the two parties. The transfer will be done under specific terms and conditions.
Authorizing the Director of the Department of Aviation, on behalf of the City, to transfer or convey real estate interests to resolve litigation with Tinicum Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows a streetery, an outdoor dining area, to be set up in the public right-of-way next to a business at 3467 Richmond Street in Philadelphia. The streetery will be subject to certain rules and conditions. This will affect the business and nearby residents who use the street.
Authorizing a Streetery in the Right-of-Way adjacent to 3467 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows a business at 3467 Richmond St to have a sidewalk cafe, which means they can use some of the sidewalk for outdoor seating. The business must follow certain rules and conditions to get this permission. This affects the business and people who walk or dine in the area.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 3467 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill requires the Philadelphia Land Bank to submit an annual report to City Council, detailing how it handles and disposes of land. The report will help track the Land Bank's activities and ensure transparency. This affects the Philadelphia Land Bank and City Council, as well as residents interested in land use and development.
Amending Title 16 entitled "Public Property" to add a new chapter to explicitly require the Philadelphia Land Bank to submit an annual report to Council that details the disposition of all land subject to the Land Bank, under certain terms and conditions.
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The city has renamed the Wynnefield Branch Library to the Reverend Louise Williams Bishop Library in honor of former Pennsylvania State Representative Louise Williams Bishop. This change affects the library located at 5325 Overbrook Avenue in Philadelphia. The new name recognizes Bishop's dedication and service to the community.
Formally renaming the Wynnefield Branch Library, located at 5325 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, as the "Reverend Louise Williams Bishop Library" to honor the dedication and service of former Pennsylvania State Representative Louise Williams Bishop.
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This bill allows for certain structures or objects to extend beyond property lines near 113-17 Washington Ave in Philadelphia, as long as they meet specific conditions. The bill affects property owners and residents in the area. It aims to regulate and permit these encroachments in a controlled manner.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 113-17 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill changes city rules to allow pharmacies to stay open longer than other businesses, as long as they meet certain conditions. The new rule applies to pharmacies in Philadelphia, which may help people who need to pick up prescriptions outside of regular business hours. This change aims to make it easier for people to get the medicine they need.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled "Services and Other Businesses") to add a new exemption from certain business hour restrictions for pharmacies, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The City of Philadelphia is allowed to buy or acquire land along the Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Creek for public recreational use. This can be done through purchase, donation, or other means, and includes any buildings or rights associated with the land. The goal is to create public spaces for recreation.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in certain parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and appurtenances, for public recreational purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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