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Meeting Date
May 1, 2025
The City of Philadelphia will own and maintain a new bridge over railroad tracks on Byberry Road, between Evans Street and Worthington Road. The bridge will be built by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. This agreement allows the city to add the bridge to its official plans.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Streets Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to own and maintain a bridge to be constructed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ("PennDOT") to carry Byberry Road over certain railroad tracks between Evans Street and Worthington Road, and placing said bridge carrying Byberry Road on the City Plan pursuant to the terms of an agreement between the City and PennDOT, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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The City of Philadelphia is acquiring a perpetual right and easement from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a tract of land at the intersection of Southampton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard. This will allow the City to make roadway and related improvements. The acquisition is part of the City's efforts to improve its infrastructure.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania a perpetual right and easement on, over and across a certain tract of land at the intersection of Southampton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard for roadway and related improvements, under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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The City of Philadelphia is acquiring a perpetual right and easement from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a tract of land at the intersection of Southampton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard. This will allow the City to make roadway and related improvements. The acquisition is part of the City's efforts to improve its infrastructure.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania a perpetual right and easement on, over and across a certain tract of land at the intersection of Southampton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard for roadway and related improvements, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill updates Philadelphia's laws to better protect workers, especially domestic workers, from unfair treatment and retaliation. It adds new rules for written contracts, meal breaks, and leave time, and creates a process for workers to report and seek help for retaliation. The bill affects workers and employers in Philadelphia, particularly those in domestic work.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by revising Chapter 9-4100, entitled "Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces," Chapter 9-4300, entitled "Wage Theft Complaints," and Chapter 9-4500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Protections for Domestic Workers," and by adding new chapters, entitled "Protecting Victims of Retaliation" and "Enforcement of Worker Protection Ordinances," to add and revise definitions; remove provisions related to the wage theft coordinator; add requirements and remedies related to written contracts, meal times and breaks, leave time, contract termination, and other protections for domestic workers; establish for claims of retaliation under above-referenced chapters and Chapter 9-4700 of The Philadelphia Code ("Wrongful Discharge from Parking Employment") the elements of proof and procedures, remedies and penalties for enforcement; authorize creation of a worker justice fund for victims of retal...
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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This bill updates Philadelphia's laws to better protect workers, especially domestic workers, from unfair treatment and retaliation. It adds new rules for written contracts, meal breaks, and leave time, and creates a process for workers to report and seek help for retaliation. The bill affects workers and employers in Philadelphia, particularly those in domestic work.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by revising Chapter 9-4100, entitled "Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces," Chapter 9-4300, entitled "Wage Theft Complaints," and Chapter 9-4500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Protections for Domestic Workers," and by adding new chapters, entitled "Protecting Victims of Retaliation" and "Enforcement of Worker Protection Ordinances," to add and revise definitions; remove provisions related to the wage theft coordinator; add requirements and remedies related to written contracts, meal times and breaks, leave time, contract termination, and other protections for domestic workers; establish for claims of retaliation under above-referenced chapters and Chapter 9-4700 of The Philadelphia Code ("Wrongful Discharge from Parking Employment") the elements of proof and procedures, remedies and penalties for enforcement; authorize creation of a worker justice fund for victims of retal...
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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The City of Philadelphia has renamed the Waterview Recreation Center, located at 5826 McMahon Street, to the 'Donna Reed Miller Recreation Center'. This change affects the community that uses the recreation center. The new name honors Donna Reed Miller, a former City Councilmember.
Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the Waterview Recreation Center, located at 5826 McMahon Street, as the "Donna Reed Miller Recreation Center" in the City of Philadelphia.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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The City of Philadelphia has renamed the Waterview Recreation Center, located at 5826 McMahon Street, to the 'Donna Reed Miller Recreation Center'. This change affects the community that uses the recreation center. The new name honors Donna Reed Miller, a former City Councilmember.
Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the Waterview Recreation Center, located at 5826 McMahon Street, as the "Donna Reed Miller Recreation Center" in the City of Philadelphia.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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The city has renamed the Overbrook Park Branch Library to the Robert A. Brady Library in honor of former US Congressman Robert A. Brady. This change affects the library located at 7422 Haverford Avenue in Philadelphia. The new name recognizes Brady's dedication and service to the city.
Formally renaming the Overbrook Park Branch Library located at 7422 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151, as the Robert A. Brady Library to honor the dedication and service of former United States Congressman and Chair of the Philadelphia Democratic Party, The Honorable Robert A. Brady.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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The city has renamed the Overbrook Park Branch Library to the Robert A. Brady Library in honor of former US Congressman Robert A. Brady. This change affects the library located at 7422 Haverford Avenue in Philadelphia. The new name recognizes Brady's dedication and service to the city.
Formally renaming the Overbrook Park Branch Library located at 7422 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151, as the Robert A. Brady Library to honor the dedication and service of former United States Congressman and Chair of the Philadelphia Democratic Party, The Honorable Robert A. Brady.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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Meeting Date
April 24, 2025
This bill creates a one-way traffic rule on Winona Street, allowing cars to travel only eastbound from Laurens Street to Morris Street. This change affects drivers who use Winona Street and people who live or work nearby. The new rule is intended to improve traffic flow and safety in the area.
Establishing a one-way regulation on Winona Street, from Laurens Street to Morris Street, eastbound.
Introduced and Referred
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This bill sets rules for parking on the 1000 block of Ludlow Street, between 10th and 11th Streets. It affects people who park in this area, including residents, visitors, and businesses. The rules are in place to manage parking in this specific location.
Establishing parking regulations on the 1000 block of Ludlow Street between 10th Street and 11th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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This bill allows for the installation of pedestrian lights near 416-38 Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia. The lights will be placed on city property, and the bill sets terms and conditions for their installation and maintenance. This affects residents and pedestrians in the area who will benefit from the increased lighting.
Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of pedestrian lights in the vicinity of 416-38 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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This bill increases the amount of funding that organizations can receive each year from the Philadelphia Activities Fund. The change affects groups that receive funding from the city for their activities. The goal is to provide more support to these organizations.
Amending an Ordinance (Bill No. 877), approved September 16, 1994, by amending an exhibit thereto, in order to increase the limit of the amount of funding any entity may receive in any fiscal year from the Philadelphia Activities Fund.
Introduced and Referred
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This bill changes the city's map by removing Brill Street and part of Salmon Street from the official plan, and adds space for public utilities like water and electricity lines. This affects the area near Richmond Street, Brill Street, and Bridge Street. The change helps the city manage its infrastructure and public spaces.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 306 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Brill Street from Richmond Street to Salmon Street, striking from the City Plan and vacating Salmon Street from Brill Street to the northeasterly required right-of-way line of Bridge Street, and reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for various public utility purposes and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said public utility rights-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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This bill allows a business at 115 E Girard 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 115 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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This bill allows for a staircase to be built on city property near 1855 Gladstone Street, under certain conditions. The staircase is considered an encroachment, meaning it will extend onto public land. This affects residents and property owners in the area, as well as the city's management of public spaces.
Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 1855 Gladstone Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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This bill allows for certain structures or objects to extend beyond property lines near 2700 S 10th St in Philadelphia, as long as they meet specific conditions. The bill affects property owners and residents in the area. It aims to balance private property use with public space needs.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2700 S 10th St., Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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This bill allows for the installation of planters and benches outside a building at 2300 Market St in Philadelphia. The installation is subject to certain terms and conditions. This affects people who live, work, or visit the area around 2300 Market St.
Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of planters and benches in the vicinity of 2300 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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