Urging the General Assembly to adopt House Bill 923, which would allow for Philadelphia and municipalities throughout Pennsylvania to enact their own living wage legislation.
Supporting the School District of Philadelphia?s efforts to ensure our schools are safe havens for immigrant families by protecting students? learning environments from disruption by immigration enforcement actions and by safeguarding students? confidential information, and endorsing the District?s proposed Welcoming Sanctuary Schools Resolution.
Honoring and congratulating Dr. Sharrelle Barber for her appointment as Director of The Ubuntu Center on Racism, Global Movements and Population Health Equity at Drexel University.
Recognizing and honoring Omar Tate for his efforts to address food insecurity, elevate Black food and culture, and to create a safe community space through his work to open the Honeysuckle community center.
Recognizing the month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month and Caribbean American Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia.
Honoring the life and legacy of former Council President Anna Verna, a political trailblazer and beloved public servant, on the occasion of her passing.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Mill Creek Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 920-936 North Fifty-first street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with West Mill Place, L.P. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4974 Kershaw Street, 4978 Kershaw Street, 4980 Kershaw Street, 4222 Powelton Avenue and 3803 Fairmount Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Sarah Allen Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 864-874 North Preston street and 871-873 Budd street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Belmont Alliance Civic Association, Community Development Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 3700-3704 Brown street (including 3708-3712 Brown street, 749-757 North DeKalb street, and 772-780 North Thirty-seventh street), 3706 Brown street and 3714 Brown street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Mt. Vernon Manor, Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
