Philadelphia City Council / Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, April 13, 2023 to hear testimony on the following item:

220969
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept a historically-designated building from 2000 Arch Associates LP, which will move and reinstall the building on City property, under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 10:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

220914
An Ordinance renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the Hillside Recreation Center, located at 201 Fountain Street, as the "Lonnie Cohen Recreation Center” in the City of Philadelphia.

220972
An Ordinance amending an Ordinance (Bill No. 877), approved September 16, 1994, by amending an exhibit thereto, in order to increase the limit of the amount of funding any entity may receive in any fiscal year from the Philadelphia Activities Fund.

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 1:30 PM to hear testimony on the following items:

220841
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept a historically-designated building from 2000 Arch Associates LP, which will move and reinstall the building in Aviator Park, 200 North 19th Street, to become part of the Fairmount Park system, under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation, under certain terms and conditions.

220907
An Ordinance naming and designating the Mill Creek Recreation Center, located at 4700 Brown Street as the ‘Tiffany Fletcher Recreation Center.’

220859
Resolution authorizing Committee of Parks and Recreation to hold public hearings on the status of the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuild Initiative.

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 1:00 PM to hear testimony on the following items:

220474
Resolution approving the Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 pursuant to Bill No. 170206.

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 1:00 PM to hear testimony on the following items:

220366 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City, to execute a lease with CP 2023, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, under which CP 2023 would design, construct, operate, maintain, and repair a museum building on the southerly side of Benjamin Franklin Parkway between the Vine Street Expressway, 21st Street, and 22nd Street, to display works of art by Alexander Calder and the Calder family of artists, all at no cost or expense to the City; and exempting the lease from the requirements of Philadelphia Code Chapter 15-100 regarding parks and outdoor spaces; all under certain terms and
conditions.

220474
Resolution approving the Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 pursuant to Bill No. 170206.

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, March 14, 2022, at 1:00 PM to hear testimony on the following item:

210743 An Ordinance renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the 11th and Venango Playground, located at 3600 North 11th Street, as the "Williams Moore Reed Memorial Park” in the City of Philadelphia.

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, May 7, 2021, at 1:00 PM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

210360 An Ordinance officially naming and designating the dog park located on the north side of Winter Street between 21st Street and 22nd Street, in the City of Philadelphia, as the “Rob Stuart Memorial Dog Park”.

210308 Resolution authorizing the Committee of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings on the City of Philadelphia’s Landmarks and Monuments Review process to propose changes to any landmarks or monuments in Philadelphia that are reminders or symbols of racism or bigotry; while elevating the city’s rich history and diversity.

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, April 9, 2021, at 9:30 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

210198 Resolution authorizing the Committee of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings to obtain an update on the status of the City’s plan to ensure all parks or playgrounds owned or controlled by the City of Philadelphia are inclusive, intergenerational, and accessible and for all disabilities and special needs.

210199 Resolution authorizing the Committee of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings to obtain an update on the status of the City Council’s security camera program for Philadelphia’s playgrounds and recreation centers.

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 10:00 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following item:

200617 An Ordinance authorizing an initial 10 year conversion of the current Term with up to two 5 year Renewal Terms for a Lease Agreement the City has entered into with the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia for operating, managing and maintaining the John F Byrne Golf Course, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, October 2, 2020, at 10:00 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

200374 An Ordinance renaming and designating Chalfont Playground in Northeast Philadelphia as the "Corporal Jimmy O’Connor Memorial Playground".

200424 An Ordinance renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the 30th and Jefferson Playground, located at the corner of 30th and Jefferson Streets, as the “Howard McCall, Sr. Playground” in the City of Philadelphia.

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Public Hearing Notice

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at 1:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

190824 An Ordinance renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as Mill Creek Park, located at 4615 Fairmount Avenue, as the “Lucien E. Blackwell Park” in the City of Philadelphia.

190829 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Parks and Recreation Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease from the School District of Philadelphia certain land and improvements known as a portion of South Philadelphia High School, owned by the School District of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items.

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at 1:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

190637 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, in Sayre Morris Recreation Center located 5800 Walnut Street for public recreational or other purposes, under certain terms and conditions.

190765 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a Stormwater Easement Agreement with The School District of Philadelphia, to allow for the management of stormwater discharge from the northern portion of The School District parcels located at 3201 Ryan Avenue and 3001 Ryan Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, by way of overland flow to the adjacent Pennypack Park, all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Chair: Councilmember Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item:

180993 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant to PECO Energy Company an easement for the purpose of installing transmission lines across a portion of the parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Grays Avenue, Woodland Avenue, 56th Street and 57th Street, commonly known as Deritis Playground, under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

170673 An Ordinance authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement for the use of Cobbs Creek Golf Club, Karakung Golf Club, and the City Line Sports Center, under which the operator will restore, maintain and operate those facilities as a single, first-class public golf course, under certain terms and conditions.

180459 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City, to receive an easement from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use of a portion of 3025 Meetinghouse Road; and to grant to the owners of property on the 3000 block of Meetinghouse Road an easement for stormwater drainage purposes across a portion of Poquessing Creek Park; all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at 1:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

170856 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Public Property to acquire a trestle over Germantown Avenue just below Cresheim Valley Drive and to enter into an agreement to license from PECO Energy Company a certain strip of land running parallel to a portion of Cresheim Creek, all under certain terms and conditions.

170904 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Parks & Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for maintenance of a shared use trail located at the Girard Avenue Interchange and Interstate Route 95, under certain terms and conditions.

170989 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City, to enter into one or more agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to amend, restate, or otherwise replace the lease and sublease authorized by Bill No. 090330 to permit the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation, Inc., to construct, operate, maintain, and repair a Holocaust Memorial Plaza on the "Premises" identified under the previously authorized lease and sublease, all under certain provisions.

Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

170673 An Ordinance authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement for the use of Cobbs Creek Golf Club, Karakung Golf Club, and the City Line Sports Center, under which the operator will restore, maintain and operate those facilities as a single, first-class public golf course, under certain terms and conditions.

170724 An Ordinance amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," by requiring the public posting of hours of operations for libraries and recreation centers, all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 to hear testimony on the following item:

170464 An Ordinance authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner and the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to execute a Concession Agreement with Treetop Quest, Inc., or its wholly-owned subsidiary, for an aerial adventure park in West Fairmount Park, all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)

The Joint Committees on Public Safety and Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, May 12, 2017 to hear testimony on the following item:

No. 160904
Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Safety and Committee on Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold joint hearings examining the lack of cell phone connectivity throughout Fairmount Park, which poses a safety risk to park visitors in the event of serious health emergencies or violent crime.

Public Safety
Chair: Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 to hear testimony on the following items:

160301
An Ordinance naming and designating an addition to the Marian Anderson Recreation Center, located at the corner of 17th and Fitzwater streets, "The Ryan Howard Training Center."

160304
An Ordinance amending Chapter 15-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Playgrounds," by adding a new section requiring that all parks or playgrounds owned or controlled by the City to be more inclusive, inter-generational and family-friendly and provide equipment and play or fitness opportunities to accommodate children and adults with special needs, all under certain terms and conditions.

160458
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to accept title to all or a portion of the parcels of land in the area bounded by North Street, North 18th Street, Wallace Street, and North 19th Street; and amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fairmount Park System," to include such properties among the areas designated as part of the Fairmount Park System; all under certain terms and conditions.

160473
An Ordinance authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to enter into an agreement to release and indemnify the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority in connection with access provided by SEPTA to carry out a project for improvements to JFK Plaza, aka "Love Park," at 15th and JFK Boulevard, all under certain terms and conditions.

160529
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to accept title to all or a portion of the parcels of land commonly known as 1035-37 South 6th Street and 1028-32 South Fairhill Street; and amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fairmount Park System," to include such properties among the areas designated as part of the Fairmount Park System; all under certain terms and conditions.

160557
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to sublease from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority certain land and improvements known as McArdle Playground, owned by the School District of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.

160388
Resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings for applicants seeking nomination to serve on the Commission on Parks and Recreation, and further authorizing the Committee to recommend for Council's consideration nominations to be forwarded to the Mayor.

Chair: Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice chair: Curtis Jones Jr. (4th District)

Public Hearing of the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs held Monday, May 23, 2016.

Testimony on the following:

Resolution no. 160388:
Resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings for applicants seeking nomination to serve on the Commission on Parks and Recreation, and further authorizing the Committee to recommend for Council's consideration nominations to be forwarded to the Mayor.

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Dec. 1, 2014: The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Committee of the Philadelphia City Council met to discuss bills regarding the authorization of the Commissioner of Public Propertyto lease from the Philadelphia Housing Authority a parcel of land bounded by a portion of Brown Street, a portion of 47th Street, Aspen Street and Markoe Street, along with the improvements thereon, to be known upon the completion of its construction as the Lucien E. Blackwell Community Center, all under certain terms and conditions. Additionally, authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept from The School District of Philadelphia title to certain parcels of land located within an area bounded by Media Street to the North, N. 52nd Street to the East, Master Street to the South, and N. Peach Street to the West, all under certain terms and conditions. Finally, authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept one or more deeds to parcels of land, located at 1114-18 Locust Street, 1127-31 Waverly Street, 831-839 South Street; amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fairmount Park," to include the gardens under the jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation; and authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into an agreement to lease out such property.