ROLL CALL

OPENING

INVOCATION

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

COMMUNICATIONS

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON RULES

250707

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Development Impact

Tax,” to clarify the exemption for rental housing projects, all under certain terms and conditions.

250831

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones

An Ordinance Amending Section 14-602 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Tables” by

allowing Basic Utilities and Services uses without a Special Exception in certain Special Purpose

districts, all under certain terms and conditions.

Attachments:

Bill No. 25083100

250834

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada

An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” to

establish Seventh District Overlay District, restrict certain commercial uses and make other related

changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

250848

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass

An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain

areas of land located within an area bounded by Chew Avenue, Church Lane, and East Wister

Street.

Attachments:

Bill No. 25084800

250890

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass

An Ordinance Amending Section 10-503 of The Philadelphia Code to prohibit the unlawful trading,

theft, and trafficking of catalytic converters and motor vehicle parts containing precious metals, and to

increase penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.

Attachments:

Bill No. 25089000

250891

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass

An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain

areas of land located within an area bounded by N. Sydenham Street, Venango Street, N. Smedley

Street, and W. Tioga Street.

Attachments:

Bill No. 25089100

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

250888

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas

An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades

and Professions” by adding a new chapter to prohibit third-party restaurant reservation services from

arranging unauthorized restaurant reservations with food service establishments and to provide for

definitions, prohibited acts, penalties, and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions.

Attachments:

Bill No. 25088800

250916

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones

An Ordinance Granting permission to Haverford Business Association to install and maintain

encroachments in the nature of decorative lighting fixtures, attached to existing facilities owned by the

City or other entities, subject to such owner’s consent; all under certain terms and conditions.

Attachments:

Bill No. 25091600

COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

250849

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices

Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to explicitly protect employees from

discrimination on the basis of menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause, all under certain terms

and conditions.

Attachments:

Bill No. 25084900

SPECIAL BUSINESS

CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR

BILLS ON FIRST READING

PUBLIC COMMENT

Please note that this is an in-person meeting, and it is open to the public. This meeting may

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Public comment will be received in-person regarding those matters printed on the agenda

on the following pages. Speakers interested in participating in public comment at this

meeting may call 215-686-3406 by no later than 3 p.m. the day before the meeting and they

must submit the following information:

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Full name (including proper pronunciation and spelling)

Identify the bill number or resolution number that will be addressed

State whether you support or oppose that particular bill or resolution

Telephone number where you can be reached

Speakers may also sign-up to participate in public comment on the day of the meeting in

Room 400, City Hall. Speakers who submitted the above information within the required

time frame will be added to the list. Speakers will have up to three minutes to speak; the

Council President, however, reserves the right based on circumstances to establish a

different time limit. The Council President may also limit testimony where repetitious

comments are offered on an agenda item.

ORDER OF BUSINESS IN A COUNCIL SESSION

Note: Some items do not occur at every session:

Invocation.

Approval of the journal of the preceding meeting.

Requests by Councilmembers for permission to be absent from the session.

Reading of communications from the Mayor.

Introduction of bills and resolutions (to be referred to appropriate Committees of

Council).

Reports from Committees of Council.

Special business.

Bills on first reading.

Public comment on bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage

Calendars - titles are printed below.

Bills that Council passed but that need to be returned by the Mayor for reconsideration.

Consideration of bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars.

Bills and resolutions on the Suspension Calendar.

Speeches by Councilmembers.

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE

250303

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas

Resolution Honoring The Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Service Center School celebrating its 20th

bi-annual “Carpe Diem” honoring all the judges and students who participate in this remarkable and

beneficial event.

250956

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier

Resolution Calling on the Pennsylvania State Senate to approve House Bill 304, the Community

Energy Act, and the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to pass this legislation to allow

for the creation of community energy programs in Pennsylvania.

250963

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada

Resolution Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to add medetomidine to the list of

controlled substances in Pennsylvania.

250967

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young

Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the

Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 1807 N. 8th Street, 1809 N. 8th Street, 1811 N.

8th Street, 1813 N. 8th Street, 1817 N. 8th Street, 1819 N. 8th Street, 1821 N. 8th Street, 1823 N.

8th Street, and 1825 N. 8th Street, located in the 5th Councilmanic District, pursuant to the

requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE

240873

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips

An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N. 2nd street between Roosevelt

Blvd and Ashdale street; Champlost street between N. 3rd street and N. 4th street; N. 6th street

between Grange avenue and Chew avenue; Fairhill street between Grange avenue and Chew avenue.

250493-AA

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young

An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain

areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, 9th Street, Erie Avenue, and

Broad Street.

250534

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll

An Ordinance Continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement District (“District”) beyond its

termination date in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side

of Harbison Avenue to the south side of Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect

that portion of Frankford Avenue; approving a change of the boundaries of the District to include

6700 Rowland Avenue to the service area; approving a change of boundaries of the District to

remove from the service area 4014 through 4034 Robbins Street as well as 3501 through 3539 Ryan

Avenue; continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania non-profit

corporation, as the neighborhood improvement district management association for the District;

approving a plan for and report concerning the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on

behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc.

relating to the District; and reauthorizing the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. to assess

property owners within the District a special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with

the approved plan; all in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic

Improvement Act, and under certain terms and conditions.

Attachments:

Bill No. 25053400

250646

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas

An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades

and Profession,” by adding a new chapter entitled “Minimum Training For Security Officers.”

Attachments:

Bill No. 25064600

250648

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young

An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain

areas of land located within an area bounded by North Street, Broad Street, Wallace Street, and

15th Street.

Attachments:

Bill No. 25064800

250708

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

An Ordinance Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The

Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code) to revise penalties associated

with stop work and cease operations orders, under certain terms and conditions.

Attachments:

Bill No. 25070800

250709

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

An Ordinance Amending Section 9-4403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Enforcement,” to

provide for the continuation of nuisance business enforcement following a change in business, under

certain terms and conditions.

Attachments:

Bill No. 25070900

250721

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill

An Ordinance Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,”

by amending Section 14-515, entitled “Northeast Overlay District,” and making related changes all under

certain terms and conditions.

Attachments:

Bill No. 25072100

250771

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll

An Ordinance Authorizing 3419 KENSINGTON PARTNERS or a subsequent owner to install,

own, and maintain an encroachment at 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain

terms and conditions.

Attachments:

Bill No. 25077100

250804

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau for Councilmember Gauthier

An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by

amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the

“/UCO, University-Community Overlay District”; and by making related changes, all under certain

terms and conditions.

Attachments:

Bill No. 25080400

250830

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier

An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 5015

Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, under certain terms and conditions.

Attachments:

Bill No. 25083000

250835

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada

An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1526-32

N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122, under certain terms and conditions.

Attachments:

Bill No. 25083500

250887

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson

An Ordinance Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to construct, own, and maintain right-of-way

encroachments in various parts of the City, under certain terms and conditions.

Attachments:

Bill No. 25088700

RESOLUTIONS

250991

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

Resolution Recognizing November 2025 as National Adoption Month in the City of Philadelphia

250993

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas

Resolution Celebrating this year’s homegrown talent, including Jahri Evans, Eddie George, and Erik

Williams who have been nominated and are in consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class

of 2026

250994

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau

Resolution Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Asian Americans United (AAU) in the City of

Philadelphia.

250995

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau

Resolution Honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Pierre Robert, a beloved and legendary

Philadelphia WMMR Radio host and champion of Philadelphia's rock music scene.

250996

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau

Resolution Recognizing November 16th, 2025 as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic

Victims in the City of Philadelphia.

250997

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada

Resolution Honoring and Recognizing Danny Garcia on His Retirement and Celebrating His

Outstanding Contributions to the City of Philadelphia and the 7th Councilmanic District.

250998

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks

Resolution Recognizing Human Rights Day and celebrating abortion access as a human right.

250999

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Harrity

Resolution Recognizing November as National Restorative Justice Month and honoring the power of

art, healing, and community through the collaborative efforts of The Barnes Foundation, Mural Arts

Philadelphia, and Creative Philadelphia

251001

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll

Resolution Honoring and recognizing Inspector Frank Bachmayer on the occasion of his retirement

from the Philadelphia Police Department after 44 years of dedicated service

251002

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass

Resolution Honoring and Recognizing Nicole Fisher for Her Outstanding Commitment to Empowering

Philadelphia’s Youth, Promoting Anti-Violence Initiatives, and Exemplifying Leadership Through

Faith, Family, and Service

251003

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass

Resolution Honoring the Courage and Legacy of Ruby Bridges by Recognizing November 14th as

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in the City of Philadelphia

SPEECHES

ADJOURNMENT