Philadelphia Legislation

Honoring the Simon Gratz High School Football Team for winning the 2024 Public League Championship and celebrating their resilience and excellence.

Honoring Leslie Richards for her service to the residents of the City of Philadelphia and surrounding area during her tenure as general manager and CEO of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).

Recognizing Ordinarie Heroes for their work engaging Black and Brown youth in the Hunting Park community.

Recognizing the Philadelphia Black Women's Health Alliance for their 40 years of service to Philadelphia communities.

Thanking Temple University for becoming the first university in the Philadelphia region to deploy gun detection technology to boost safety.

Honoring the life and legacy of Robert Schwartz, the co-founder and former executive director of the Juvenile Law Center, and recognizing his lifelong dedication to juvenile justice and youth rights on a national and international level.

Honoring the life and legacy of David Rammler, Chair of the Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission, for his tenacious and lifelong commitment to social justice, housing equity, and impact on the lives of Philadelphians.

Authorizing the Committee on Law and Government to hold hearings exploring Philadelphia's readiness and commitment to protecting immigrant, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized communities in advance of the impending Trump Administration.

Declaring November 13th through Nov 19th, 2024 as Transgender Awareness Week and November 20th as Transgender Day of Remembrance in the City of Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 320 N. 41st Street and 323 N. Holly Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Recognizing November 17-23, 2024, as National Apprenticeship Week in the City of Philadelphia.

Renaming the 2100 block of Alter Street "Hon. Harold James Way" in honor of Pennsylvania House of Representative Harold James for his exemplary leadership, dedication to public service, and lasting contributions to the people of Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 2123 Fernon Street, located in the 2nd Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024 from the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Transportation Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the Water Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and to the Transportation Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.

Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1148-50 S. 11th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," by adding a new Section 15-606 and new Section 15-706 to establish animal-free areas and provide for the management of animals in parks, playgrounds, and recreation centers and to provide for penalties and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions.

Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk cafe in the vicinity of 229 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.

Transmitting a message advising you on November 13, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on October 31, 2024: Bill No. 240499 Bill No. 240656 Bill No. 240661 Bill No. 240662

Transmitting a message advising you that on November 13, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on October 24, 2024: Bill No. 240657 Bill No. 240748 Bill No. 240749 Bill No. 240812 Bill No. 240813 Bill No. 240814 Bill No. 240815 Bill No. 240816 Bill No. 240818 Bill No. 240819 Bill No. 240820 Bill No. 240821 Bill No. 240822 Bill No. 240823 Bill No. 240824

Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into various lease and sublease agreements with various landlords and tenants, for use by the City of all or a portion of various premises located at 1835 South Broad Street, 6000 Woodland Avenue, 4029 Market Street, 5610 Lancaster Avenue, 2301 North Broad Street, 6420 Frankford Avenue, 2739 North 5th Street, 5361-91 Chew Avenue, 6233 North Broad Street, and 1619 Grant Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 320 N. 41st Street and 323 N. Holly Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Recognizing the 300th Anniversary of the Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia. The Nation's oldest trade guild and the stewards of Carpenters' Hall.