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Appointing Mark Graefe to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

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.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

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.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

This bill changes the zoning rules in Philadelphia by creating a new type of zoning district called the University-Community Overlay District. This new district will have its own set of rules and guidelines for development and construction. It will affect areas near universities and the surrounding communities.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/UCO, University-Community Overlay District"; and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

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.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, for the purpose of making, enlarging, connecting, extending, operating, and maintaining public parks for recreational use, certain parcels of land, generally bounded and located between Vine Street, Fairmount Avenue, 8th Street and 12th Street, together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and appurtenances; and to lease the property, or a portion thereof, to the Center City District; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

This bill allows a business at 1811 Fairmount Ave to have a sidewalk cafe, which means they can use some of the sidewalk for outdoor seating. The business will have to follow certain rules and conditions to get permission for the cafe. This will affect people who live, work, or visit the area around Fairmount Ave.

Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 1811 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

This bill changes the zoning rules in Philadelphia to allow religious gatherings in certain special purpose areas, under specific conditions. It affects people who want to hold religious gatherings and those who live or work near these areas. The new rule aims to balance the needs of different groups in the city.

Amending Title 14 Zoning Code of The Philadelphia Code, Sections 14-409 entitled "SP-CIV, Civic, Educational, and Medical (Special Purpose) District," and amending Title 14-602 entitled "Use Tables," by allowing Religious Assembly uses in certain Special Purpose districts, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Council action without a posted tally.

Also naming the 800 block of Rhawn Street "Hugh Joseph McIntyre Way" in recognition of his sacrifice during the 1975 Gulf Oil Refinery Fire.

ADOPTED·Pass

Unanimous action without a posted tally.

Also naming the 3300 block of Tilton Street as "Czerw Way" to honor the life and legacy of John Czerw.

ADOPTED·Pass

Unanimous action without a posted tally.

Also naming N. 9th Street between Clearfield Street and Indiana Avenue as "LGP Qua Way"; and also naming the 900 block of W. Clearfield Street as "Voice of the Youth"

ADOPTED·Pass

Unanimous action without a posted tally.

Also naming Jefferson Street between Broad Street and 13th Street as "Donald 'Ducky' Birts Way"

ADOPTED·Pass

Unanimous action without a posted tally.

Repealing Resolution No. 250587 (adopted May 29, 2025) which also named Jefferson Street between Broad Street and 13th Street as "Donald 'Ducky' Birts Way."

ADOPTED·Pass

Unanimous action without a posted tally.

Condemning Congressional Republicans and the Trump Administration for their dramatic, ill-advised, and harmful cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

ADOPTED·Pass

Council action without a posted tally.

Authorizing Councilmember Jones's appeal, on behalf of and as representative of City Council ("Council"), of the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) with respect to 5052-56 City Avenue.

ADOPTED·Pass

Unanimous action without a posted tally.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1610 S. 56th Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED·Pass

Unanimous action without a posted tally.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5417 and 5425 Florence Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED·Pass

Unanimous action without a posted tally.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4200, 4202, 4204 Viola Street and 4205 Leidy Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED·Pass

Unanimous action without a posted tally.