Philadelphia Legislation

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1532 W. Loudon Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 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 2248 Ruffner Street in the 8th 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 2134-36 E. Clearfield Street in the 1st 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 1900 E. Lehigh Avenue located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Calling on the Pennsylvania State Senate to pass House Bill 1283, Susan's and Emily's Law, to empower municipalities to create parking protected bike lanes on state-owned roads.

Recognizing September 2024 as Hunger Action Month in the City of Philadelphia and calling this observance to the attention of our citizens.

Affirming the City of Philadelphia's ongoing commitment to the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, endorsing the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, urging the federal government to support this initiative by entering into treaty discussions, and committing the City to prioritizing a fair and equitable clean energy transition.

Recognizing the 2024 International Gathering of Lodges Named St. Albans and declaring September 14, 2024, as "Lodges Named for St. Alban's Day" in Philadelphia.

Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to allow the criminalization of homelessness in Grants Pass v. Johnson, and reaffirming the City of Philadelphia's commitment to housing as a human right.

Recognizing September 15th through October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia.

Recognizing Evelyn Nu?ez for her dedication to the education of Philadelphia students, as the Chief Executive Officer of Esperanza Academy Charter School.

Recognizing Ra?l Romero for his contribution to the lives of the students at the University of the Arts, its community, and the City of Philadelphia.

Authorizing The Special Committee on Kensington to convene and explore best practices in substance use disorder outreach and to investigate the effectiveness of current methods used by the City of Philadelphia and its partners.

Authorizing the Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings exploring the current status of Artificial Intelligence technologies and how Philadelphia can prepare for their impact on the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Recognizing the week of September 9th through September 13th, 2024 as National Arts in Education Week in Philadelphia.

Calling on The School District of Philadelphia to expand SEPTA Student Fare Passes to all students for usage at all times, and regardless of their residential distance from schools.

Honoring and Recognizing Sarah Collins Rudolph, a survivor of the tragic Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, for her unwavering courage, her dedication to social justice, and her profound impact on the civil rights movement.

Supporting the National Minority Business Development Agency and recognizing October 7 through October 11, 2024, as Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, which provides critical information, resources, opportunities, and inspiration to the minority business community.

Renaming the 5800 block of Oxford Street "Fred Rosenfeld Way" to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Frederick C. Rosenfeld for his outstanding contributions to youth sports in Philadelphia.

Honoring and celebrating Sonia Sanchez, poet, activist, and scholar, on the occasion of her 90th birthday.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 5019 N. Camac Street in the Ninth 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.

Renaming Stenton Avenue and Washington Lane to "Isabella Fitzgerald Way" to honor her significant impact on the community.