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Bill 250334

Amending section 14-1000 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled Historic Preservation, requiring notification to City Council Members of historical designations in the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced Apr 10, 2025Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember BassCouncilmember BassCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember YoungCouncilmember YoungCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember Squilla

How members voted

  1. Vote on Jun 12, 2025 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (16)

    Councilmember BassCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember AhmadCouncilmember LandauCouncilmember YoungCouncil President Johnson

From the floor

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  1. “…endation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 250293, not for approval; Bill No. 250334, 250493, 250494, 250523 approval with amendments, 250524 approval with amendments, 250536 not for approval, 250537 approval with request for further community engagement, 250538 approval with request for further community engagement, 250569, 250570 and 250576. I am pleased to advise you that on June 11,…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 12, 2025 · Jun 12, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…g Board of denied or dismissed; and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 250334, an ordinance amending Section 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Historic Preservation" requiring notification to City Councilmembers of historical designations in the City of Philadelphia. Bill No. 250523, an ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning"…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 5, 2025 · Jun 5, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 10, 2025
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Rules

  2. Jun 4, 2025
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. Jun 4, 2025
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  4. Jun 4, 2025
    RECESSED · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was RECESSED.

  5. Jun 5, 2025
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  6. Jun 5, 2025
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  7. Jun 5, 2025
    AMENDED · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was AMENDED.

  8. Jun 5, 2025
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  9. Jun 5, 2025
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  10. Jun 5, 2025
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

  11. Jun 5, 2025
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

  12. Jun 12, 2025
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. Jun 26, 2025
    SIGNED · MAYOR

    This Bill was SIGNED.

Official documents

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..Title Amending section 14-1000 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled Historic Preservation, requiring notification to City Council Members of historical designations in the City of Philadelphia. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Chapter 14-100 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows: CHAPTER 14-1000. HISTORIC PRESERVATION * * * � 14-1004. Designation. * * * (2) Notice. * * * (d) Upon nomination of a property for historical designation, the Historical Commission shall notify each record owner and occupant of the property and all City Council Members of such nomination. (.1) Content of Notification. The notification shall include, at a minimum: (.a) A description of the property and its proposed or granted historical designation. (.b) The date of the upcoming public hearing regarding the proposed designation. (.c) Any associated recommendations, including any proposed changes or actions that may be required by the owner or the City. (.2) Method of Notification. Notification shall be sent by first class mail to the address of the property proposed for historical designation and to the address of the record owner recorded for the deed of the property, if different from the property address. Notification to City Council Members shall be made by electronic mail (email). A copy of the notification shall also be provided to the City Council Clerk for record-keeping. (.3) Acknowledgment. The Historical Commission may request an acknowledgment of receipt from each notified City Council Member within 5 business days of sending the notification. (.4) Record-Keeping. The Historical Commission shall maintain a record of all notifications sent, including the date, method of communication, and any confirmation of receipt. This record shall be available for public review upon request. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End