Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 4/24/2025 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400, City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (117) 117 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Name Type Title Action Result Tally Action Details Video 250410 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution appointing Chris Cullom to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250411 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution appointing Allan Domb to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250412 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution appointing Jim Pearlstein to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250413 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution reappointing Carol Watson to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250414 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution reappointing Tina Byles Williams to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250415 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 100 Emily Street, 2315 S. Marshall Street, 518 Pierce Street, 2549 S. 3rd Street, 2117 S. 6th Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250416 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2045 E. Auburn Street, 2054 E. Auburn Street, 2051 E. Rush Street, 518 Pierce Street, 2315 S. Marshall Street in the First 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. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250417 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1610 S. 56th Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250418 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4947-49, 4951, 4953, 4955, 4957, 4967, 4969-73, 4979, 4981, 4983, 4985, 4987, 4989, 4989 ½, 4991, 4991 ½ W. Girard Avenue located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250419 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1412, 1416, 1421, 1429, 1435 N. 17th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250420 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 3101 N. 8th Street in the Fifth 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. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250421 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1520-40 Venango Street and 1600-20 Venango Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250422 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 423-27, 429-39 (incl. 429-39 Rear) East Ashmead Street; 226, 260, 278, 313 (a/k/a 313-15) East Bringhurst Street; 49 East Earlham Street; 4635 Germantown Avenue; 30 Good Street; 5608, 5618, 5619, 5642, 5669 Heiskell Street; 4946 Keyser Street; 5514, 5515, 5642 Morton Street; 6672, 6674 Musgrave Street; 53 East Pastorius Street; 207 East Penn Street; 248 East Phil Ellena Street; 42, 44 Reger Street; 35 East Seymour Street; 227, 261, 263 East Sharpnack Street; 218, 326, 342, 343 Shedaker Street; 4951, 4957, 4961, 4975 Sheldon Street; 111, 112 East Springer Street; and 4925, 5222 Wakefield Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250423 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising you that on April 22, 2025, I signed the following bill, which was passed by Council at its session on April 10, 2025: Bill No. 240333 READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250424 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising you pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Number 250175 - Approval with amendments Bill Number 250207 Bill Number 250241 Bill Number 250242 Bill Number 250243 Bill Number 250291 - Approval with amendments Bill Number 250293 - 45 days Bill Number 250333 Bill Number 250334 - 45 days READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250367 0     Bill Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 180560), approved July 10, 2018, entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 250 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Montour Street from Adams Avenue to Foulkrod Street, under certain terms and conditions” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250368 0     Bill Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of planters and benches in the vicinity of 2300 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250369 0     Bill Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2700 S 10th St., Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250370 0     Bill Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 1855 Gladstone Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250371 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Powelton Avenue, Preston Street, Filbert Street, and 41st Street, and to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-544 entitled /CSI, CSI Forensic Laboratory Overlay District, and making other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250372 0     Bill Amending Section 14-533 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “/MIN, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District,” to expand applicable areas of the overlay in the vicinity of 49th Street and Woodland Avenue Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250373 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-3500 of Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards,” to amend definitions, add clarifications, and enhance remedies, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250374 0     Bill Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 115 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250375 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for a mandatory annual appropriation for the Transit Access Fund, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. Introduced     Action details Not available 250376 0     Bill Adding Chapter 21-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Transit Access Fund,” to establish the purposes for which appropriations to the Transit Access Fund may be used, and to establish public reporting requirements related to the Fund. Introduced     Action details Not available 250377 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 306 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Brill Street from Richmond Street to Salmon Street, striking from the City Plan and vacating Salmon Street from Brill Street to the northeasterly required right-of-way line of Bridge Street, and reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for various public utility purposes and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said public utility rights-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250378 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Fox Chase Road, Castor Avenue, Hoffnagle Street, and Alma Street. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250379 0     Bill 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. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250380 0     Bill Amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Homestead Exclusion,” to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced     Action details Not available 250381 0     Bill Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of pedestrian lights in the vicinity of 416-38 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250382 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations on the 1000 block of Ludlow Street between 10th Street and 11th Street, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250383 0     Bill Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on North 20th Street between Erie Avenue and West Tioga Street, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250384 0     Bill Establishing a one-way regulation on Winona Street, from Laurens Street to Morris Street, eastbound. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250385 0     Resolution Condemning the act of arson committed against Governor Shapiro at the historic Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, and expressing gratitude to first responders for their heroic efforts responding to the fire, and denouncing all forms of political violence. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250386 0     Resolution Calling for the Committee for Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to examine the feasibility of a Citywide daylighting initiative, and help determine best practices to protect cyclists, ensure pedestrian safety, and prevent needless traffic deaths. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250387 0     Resolution Celebrating the selection of The Upcycled Self: A Memoire on the Art of Becoming Who We Are by Tariq Trotter for the 2025 One Book, One Philadelphia program. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250388 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating the first graduating class of the West Philadelphia Zoo Scholars program for their outstanding accomplishments, leadership, and dedication to the values of conservation, community, and lifelong learning. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250389 0     Resolution Declaring April 2025 as Second Chance Month in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250390 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance (PCA) and the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) for their collaborative efforts in providing healing and justice to child abuse victims during Child Abuse Prevention Month in Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250391 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Principals from the 7th Councilmanic District for their excellence in leadership as recipients of the 2025 Lindback award for Distinguished Principals. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250392 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 3101 N. 8th Street in the Fifth 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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250393 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1412, 1416, 1421, 1429, 1435 N. 17th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250394 0     Resolution Authorizing the Council Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to investigate rail operators’ responsibilities for cleanup, maintenance, and beautification of transit entry points into Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250395 0     Resolution Honoring and expressing gratitude to Philly Black Pride for its ongoing work to center and support underserved Black and Brown folks in the LGBTQ+ community, and recognizing Thursday, April 24th through Sunday, April 27th as Philly Black Pride Weekend in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250396 0     Resolution Urging the General Assembly to pass legislation allowing cities of the first class to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, an essential step toward ensuring that all Philadelphians are able to keep up with the rising cost of living and have the opportunity to build a better future. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250397 0     Resolution A Resolution Authorizing The Committee on Labor and Civil Service and The Committee on Parks and Recreation to Hold Joint Hearings Investigating the City’s Enforcement of the Healthy Outdoor Public Spaces (HOPS) Law and the Risks That Exposure to Synthetic Pesticides Pose to the Public and City Employees. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250398 0     Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for a mandatory annual appropriation through the Transit Access Fund; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. Introduced     Action details Not available 250399 0     Resolution Honoring SEPTA transit workers, the unsung heroes of Philadelphia, for their essential daily work to transport Philadelphians throughout the City, no matter the conditions. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250400 0     Resolution Honoring the life and legacy of His Holiness, Pope Francis, the 266th Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, known for his commitment to peace, social justice, and humility, on the occasion of his passing on April 21, 2025. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250401 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2045 E. Auburn Street, 2054 E. Auburn Street, 2051 E. Rush Street, 518 Pierce Street, 2315 S. Marshall Street in the First 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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250402 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 100 Emily Street, 2315 S. Marshall Street, 518 Pierce Street, 2549 S. 3rd Street, 2117 S. 6th Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250403 0     Resolution Appointing Chris Cullom to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250404 0     Resolution Appointing Allan Domb to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250405 0     Resolution Appointing Jim Pearlstein to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250406 0     Resolution Reappointing Carol Watson to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250407 0     Resolution Reappointing Tina Byles Williams to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250408 0     Resolution A Resolution directing the City Pension Funds to review and act on investments in El Salvador, ensuring transparency, accountability and fiscal responsibility in light of recent developments. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250409 0     Resolution Recognizing Monique Moore Pryor’s vision, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the Free Library Foundation of Philadelphia and ensuring that the Free Library of Philadelphia remains a beacon of hope, education, and opportunity for all Philadelphians. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250207 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Federal Street, 13th Street, Wharton Street, and Broad Street. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 250207 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Federal Street, 13th Street, Wharton Street, and Broad Street. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 250242 0     Bill Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240972 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of section 14-906, entitled “Market Street East Sign Regulations,” all under certain terms and conditions.” SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 250242 0     Bill Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240972 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of section 14-906, entitled “Market Street East Sign Regulations,” all under certain terms and conditions.” ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 250243 0     Bill Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240971 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled Zoning and Planning, by amending certain definitions relating to signs; creating an “Arena Area” within the “/CTR, Center City Overlay District” overlay; and making related changes, including a master plan requirement and changes to accessory sign controls; all in connection with zoning rules for a proposed arena in Center City; and approving a master plan for the Arena Area; all under certain terms and conditions.” SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 250243 0     Bill Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240971 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled Zoning and Planning, by amending certain definitions relating to signs; creating an “Arena Area” within the “/CTR, Center City Overlay District” overlay; and making related changes, including a master plan requirement and changes to accessory sign controls; all in connection with zoning rules for a proposed arena in Center City; and approving a master plan for the Arena Area; all under certain terms and conditions.” ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 250244 0     Bill Repealing in their entirety the following Ordinances, all approved December 23, 2024: Bill No. 240966 (granting the necessary authorizations for the City to help facilitate development of a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers); Bill No. 240967 (authorizing the execution of a Service Agreement between the City and PAID); Bill No. 240968 (authorizing striking Filbert Street from 10th Street to 11th Street from the City Plan; Bill No. 240969 (authorizing striking certain aerial portions of Tenth Street between Market Street and Filbert Street from the City Plan); Bill No. 240970 (authorizing the construction and maintenance of various right of way encroachments in the vicinity of the proposed arena); Bill No. 240963 (amending the existing Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District in the area of the proposed arena); and Bill No. 240973 (approving the amendment of a neighborhood improvement district in the area of the proposed arena). SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 250244 0     Bill Repealing in their entirety the following Ordinances, all approved December 23, 2024: Bill No. 240966 (granting the necessary authorizations for the City to help facilitate development of a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers); Bill No. 240967 (authorizing the execution of a Service Agreement between the City and PAID); Bill No. 240968 (authorizing striking Filbert Street from 10th Street to 11th Street from the City Plan; Bill No. 240969 (authorizing striking certain aerial portions of Tenth Street between Market Street and Filbert Street from the City Plan); Bill No. 240970 (authorizing the construction and maintenance of various right of way encroachments in the vicinity of the proposed arena); Bill No. 240963 (amending the existing Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District in the area of the proposed arena); and Bill No. 240973 (approving the amendment of a neighborhood improvement district in the area of the proposed arena). ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 250204 0     Bill To amend Bill No. 240182 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2025-2030 inclusive,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals to conform to amendments to the FY2025 Capital Budget Ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 250204 0     Bill To amend Bill No. 240182 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2025-2030 inclusive,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals to conform to amendments to the FY2025 Capital Budget Ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 250205 0     Bill To amend Bill No. 240181 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2025 Capital Budget,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 250205 0     Bill To amend Bill No. 240181 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2025 Capital Budget,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 250206 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Transportation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 250206 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Transportation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 250207 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Federal Street, 13th Street, Wharton Street, and Broad Street. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 250242 0     Bill Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240972 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of section 14-906, entitled “Market Street East Sign Regulations,” all under certain terms and conditions.” READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 250243 0     Bill Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240971 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled Zoning and Planning, by amending certain definitions relating to signs; creating an “Arena Area” within the “/CTR, Center City Overlay District” overlay; and making related changes, including a master plan requirement and changes to accessory sign controls; all in connection with zoning rules for a proposed arena in Center City; and approving a master plan for the Arena Area; all under certain terms and conditions.” READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 250244 0     Bill Repealing in their entirety the following Ordinances, all approved December 23, 2024: Bill No. 240966 (granting the necessary authorizations for the City to help facilitate development of a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers); Bill No. 240967 (authorizing the execution of a Service Agreement between the City and PAID); Bill No. 240968 (authorizing striking Filbert Street from 10th Street to 11th Street from the City Plan; Bill No. 240969 (authorizing striking certain aerial portions of Tenth Street between Market Street and Filbert Street from the City Plan); Bill No. 240970 (authorizing the construction and maintenance of various right of way encroachments in the vicinity of the proposed arena); Bill No. 240963 (amending the existing Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District in the area of the proposed arena); and Bill No. 240973 (approving the amendment of a neighborhood improvement district in the area of the proposed arena). READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 250204 1     Bill To amend Bill No. 240182 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2025-2030 inclusive,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals to conform to amendments to the FY2025 Capital Budget Ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 250205 0     Bill To amend Bill No. 240181 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2025 Capital Budget,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 250206 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Transportation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 250337 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 705, 709, and 713 N 35th St; 3712 and 3714 Wallace St; and 3810 Haverford Ave located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250339 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to create a taskforce investigating the current state of higher education as this pillar of the Philadelphia regional economy and cultural landscape undergoes generational change. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250342 0     Resolution Calling on the Trump Administration to reverse the mass termination of Health and Human Services (HHS) staff that manages the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which distributes $4.1 billion annually to state governments to assist low-income households in paying their utility bills, threatening the health and safety of vulnerable populations in extreme temperatures. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250343 0     Resolution Calling on the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to pass the Ready to Rent Act and increase housing opportunities for Pennsylvanians by automatically sealing most eviction records. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250347 0     Resolution Calling on the National Football League to abandon proposed rule changes to halt the usage of the Philadelphia Eagles’ signature quarterback sneak, better known as the “Brotherly Shove” or the “Tush Push.” ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250348 0     Resolution Authorizing the establishment of the Special Committee on Reform of ACT 135, the Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act, to develop recommendations for reforming the Act to prevent its use for exploitation of vulnerable communities. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250353 0     Resolution Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to draft and pass bipartisan legislation that will secure necessary funding for SEPTA to prevent service closures, fare increases, and a decline in mobility and economic activity for the citizens of Philadelphia and neighboring counties. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250354 0     Resolution Approving the appointment of James Lamont Rozier to the Veterans Advisory Commission. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250355 0     Resolution Approving the appointment of Myra Ralph to the Veterans Advisory Commission. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250356 0     Resolution Approving the appointment of Dave Jannette to the Veterans Advisory Commission. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250357 0     Resolution Approving the appointment of Darby Ford to the Veterans Advisory Commission. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250358 0     Resolution Approving the appointment of Angela Dunston to the Veterans Advisory Commission. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250361 0     Resolution Authorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Child Separation in Philadelphia" to review child separation practices in Philadelphia's child welfare system and develop recommendations to ensure compliance with state child protective services law, protect children, uphold due process rights of families, and prevent the unnecessary break-up of families. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250102 0     Bill Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 220639), approved January 10, 2023, entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 27-S by striking from the City Plan the easterly twenty feet wide portion of Swanson Street from Wolf Street to Snyder Avenue, striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Vandalia Street from Wolf Street to Weccacoe Avenue, and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes within the portion of Swanson Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the beds of the remaining unopened portions of Swanson Street from Wolf Street to Jackson Street and from Jackson Street to Snyder Avenue,” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 250148 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use of An Automated Speed Enforcement System to Improve Safety,” by providing for the use, administration and enforcement of automated speed cameras on routes located within specified school zones, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 250176 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 118 by striking from the City Plan and vacating a widened portion of Warnock Street, on the westerly side thereof between Berks Street and Norris Street, and relocating the westerly houseline of said Warnock Street so as to align with the westerly houseline of the unaffected portions of Warnock Street as extending from Berks Street to Norris Street, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 250177 0     Bill Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 22 Wolf St., Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 250203 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Ogden street between N. 13th street and Camac street; Wood street between N. 18th street and N. 19th street; N. 21st street between Hamilton street and Pennsylvania avenue; Franklin Town boulevard between Callowhill street and Wood street. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 250208 0     Bill Amending Section 12-1117 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Physically Handicapped and Disabled or Severely Disabled Veteran Parking,” as it will take effect pursuant to Bill No. 240613-AA (approved December 18, 2024), by revising the definition of disability parking space and further amending The Philadelphia Code by updating cross-references to Section 12-1117 that now appear in Title 9, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” and Title 12, “Traffic Code,” all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 250209 1     Bill Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” to clarify penalties and procedures associated with smart loading zone parking enforcement, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 250240 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-900 (“Parking Regulations and Penalties”) and Chapter 12-2800 (“Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations”) of The Philadelphia Code revising penalties related to parking certain large vehicles, including boats, motor homes, house coaches, house trailers, truck campers, recreational cargo trailers, and recreational trailers, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 250241 0     Bill Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 220454), approved November 30, 2022, entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing the vacating of Krewstown Road from Norwalk Road to its terminus southwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 250271 0     Bill Amending The Philadelphia Code by increasing the penalties for the prohibited parking or maintaining of semitrailers and truck tractors at residential properties, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 250272 0     Bill Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of planters in the vicinity of 322-40 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 250274 0     Bill Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of planters in the vicinity of 219 West Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA 19144, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 240665-AA 1     Bill Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,” by adding a new chapter concerning vehicular mobile service providers, and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions. AMENDED Pass 13:3 Action details Not available 250386 0     Resolution Calling for the Committee for Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to examine the feasibility of a Citywide daylighting initiative, and help determine best practices to protect cyclists, ensure pedestrian safety, and prevent needless traffic deaths. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250387 0     Resolution Celebrating the selection of The Upcycled Self: A Memoire on the Art of Becoming Who We Are by Tariq Trotter for the 2025 One Book, One Philadelphia program. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250388 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating the first graduating class of the West Philadelphia Zoo Scholars program for their outstanding accomplishments, leadership, and dedication to the values of conservation, community, and lifelong learning. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250389 0     Resolution Declaring April 2025 as Second Chance Month in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250390 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance (PCA) and the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) for their collaborative efforts in providing healing and justice to child abuse victims during Child Abuse Prevention Month in Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250391 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Principals from the 7th Councilmanic District for their excellence in leadership as recipients of the 2025 Lindback award for Distinguished Principals. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250394 0     Resolution Authorizing the Council Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to investigate rail operators’ responsibilities for cleanup, maintenance, and beautification of transit entry points into Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250395 0     Resolution Honoring and expressing gratitude to Philly Black Pride for its ongoing work to center and support underserved Black and Brown folks in the LGBTQ+ community, and recognizing Thursday, April 24th through Sunday, April 27th as Philly Black Pride Weekend in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250397 0     Resolution A Resolution Authorizing The Committee on Labor and Civil Service and The Committee on Parks and Recreation to Hold Joint Hearings Investigating the City’s Enforcement of the Healthy Outdoor Public Spaces (HOPS) Law and the Risks That Exposure to Synthetic Pesticides Pose to the Public and City Employees. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250399 0     Resolution Honoring SEPTA transit workers, the unsung heroes of Philadelphia, for their essential daily work to transport Philadelphians throughout the City, no matter the conditions. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250400 0     Resolution Honoring the life and legacy of His Holiness, Pope Francis, the 266th Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, known for his commitment to peace, social justice, and humility, on the occasion of his passing on April 21, 2025. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250409 0     Resolution Recognizing Monique Moore Pryor’s vision, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the Free Library Foundation of Philadelphia and ensuring that the Free Library of Philadelphia remains a beacon of hope, education, and opportunity for all Philadelphians. ADOPTED     Action details Not available