ROLL CALL

PRESENT:

EXCUSED:

16 - Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,

Harrity, Jones, Lozada, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke,

Young and Council President Johnson

1 - Councilmember O'Neill

INVOCATION

Council met, a quorum being present.

BISHOP DR. MICHELLE SIMMONS, OF THE CHURCH DONE DIFFERENT WORLDWIDE, was

introduced and offered an appropriate prayer.

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL

COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL

of Thursday October 30, 2025.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson requested leave of absence for

Councilmember O'Neill

THE REQUEST WAS GRANTED.

COMMUNICATIONS

The Sergeant-at-Arms presented messages from the Mayor as follows:

November 12, 2025

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following

proposed Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE

Authorizing the Commissioner of Records and the Procurement Commissioner,

on behalf of the City, to execute a multi-year concession agreement with

Ancestry.com in connection with the digitizing, indexing, and public access and

search of City of Philadelphia Department of Records vital records, all under

provisions set forth in the concession agreement substantially as set forth in

Exhibit A to this ordinance.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 250972)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

November 12, 2025

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following

proposed Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE

Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 from: the General

Fund, the Water Fund, the Water Residual Fund, the Grants Revenue Fund, the

Aviation Fund , and the Transportation Fund, all from certain or all City offices,

departments, boards and commissions; to: the General Fund, the Water Fund,

the Water Residual Fund, the Aviation Fund and the Transportation Fund, all to

certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 250973)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

November 12, 2025

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following

proposed Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE

Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement

between The City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and The Philadelphia Energy

Authority relating to the financing of the construction, equipping, installation

and implementation of energy conservation improvements and other measures

designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater, or other consumption or

operating costs at specified properties owned or leased, and operated, by the

City; approving the issuance by such Authority of bonds, notes or other

evidences of indebtedness in one or more series to finance or refinance the costs

of such project and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City to pay

in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service

Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to

issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the

City will make necessary appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal years to

provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other

amounts due under the Service Agreement; and authorizing City officials to take

other necessary or appropriate actions to effectuate the purposes of this

Ordinance; all under certain terms and conditions.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 250974)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

November 12, 2025

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution

entitled:

RESOLUTION

Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and

deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 3830

Wallace Street, located in the 3rd Councilmanic District, pursuant to the

requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this

Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 250975)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

November 12, 2025

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am pleased to advise you that on November 12, 2025, I signed the following bill,

which was passed by Council at its session on October 23, 2025:

Bill No. 250654

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 250976)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

November 12, 2025

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am pleased to advise you that on November 12, 2025, I signed the following bills,

which were passed by Council at its session on October 30, 2025:

Bill No. 250572

Bill No. 250577

Bill No. 250722

Bill No. 250800

Bill No. 250802

Bill No. 250803

Bill No. 250808

Bill No. 250810

Bill No. 250811

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 250977)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

November 12, 2025

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 250773, introduced by Councilmember

Mark Squilla, and passed by City Council on October 30, 2025. I support the intent of

this bill to reduce the utilization of single-use bags and, thus, further Philadelphia’s

commitment to environmental sustainability.

But I remain concerned with some of the unintended consequences this legislation

could have for our local economy and low-income Philadelphians, especially our

communities of color. Without protections for low-income residents, such as

Philadelphians who use SNAP or WIC benefits to pay for groceries, seniors, and

communities of color, this well-intended bill may unintentionally cause harm.

For these reasons, I am returning Bill Number 250773 unsigned.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 250978)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Councilmember Phillips Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember

Phillips:

Bill No. 250980: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia

Code, entitled “Property Licenses and Owner Accountability,” by requiring

non-resident landlords to provide verifiable contact information and a designated local

contact and establishing penalties for non-compliance, all under certain terms and

conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS.

Bill No. 25098000

Attachments:

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council

President Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:

Bill No. 250981: An Ordinance Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery

of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and The

Philadelphia Energy Authority relating to the financing of the construction, equipping,

installation and implementation of energy conservation improvements and other

measures designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater, or other consumption or

operating costs at specified properties owned or leased, and operated, by the City;

approving the issuance by such Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of

indebtedness in one or more series to finance or refinance the costs of such project and

authorizing and approving the obligation of the City to pay in full when due the Service

Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City

officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences

of indebtedness; covenanting that the City will make necessary appropriations in each

of the City’s fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service

Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; and authorizing City officials

to take other necessary or appropriate actions to effectuate the purposes of this

Ordinance; all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.

Bill No. 25098100

Attachments:

Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President

Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:

Bill No. 250982: An Ordinance Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on

certain portions of LeCount and Bambrey Streets, all under certain terms and

conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.

Bill No. 25098200

Attachments:

Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember

Jones:

Bill No. 250983: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-503 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “/NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District,” by amending the

East Falls Neighborhood Commercial Review Area, and making related changes, all

under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 25098300

Attachments:

Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember

Jones:

Bill No. 250984: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing

the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Eva

Street, Dearnley Street, Flamingo Street, Hillside Avenue, Shaw Street, Wigard

Avenue Extension, Umbria Street, Minerva Street, and Shawmont Avenue.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 25098400

Attachments:

Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember

Jones:

Bill No. 250985: An Ordinance Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing

the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within the area bounded by

Bryn Mawr Avenue, Wynnefield Avenue, Nevada Street and the SEPTA Railroad

Right of Way.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 25098500

Attachments:

Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember

Jones:

Bill No. 250986: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts” by creating Section 14-545, entitled, “/WFS, West

Fairmount Sports Area Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 25098600

Attachments:

Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember

Jones:

Bill No. 250987: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing

the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by

Ridge Avenue, Sunset Avenue, Harner Street, Port Royal Avenue, Hagys Mill Road,

and Cathedral Road.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 25098700

Attachments:

Councilmember Young Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember

Young:

Bill No. 250988: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code

(entitled “Service and Other Businesses”) to add business hour restrictions in the Fifth

Councilmanic District; and amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District,” to restrict certain commercial uses and

make other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 25098800

Attachments:

Councilmember Bass Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember

Bass:

Bill No. 250989: An Ordinance Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,” by adding a new Section to impose a

temporary moratorium on the breeding and transfer of puppies, all under certain terms

and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 25098900

Attachments:

Councilmember Ahmad Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember

Ahmad:

Bill No. 250990: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia

Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful

Discrimination,” to add protections against employment discrimination on the basis of

human trafficking victim status, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

Bill No. 25099000

Attachments:

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final

Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:

Resolution No. 250991: Resolution Recognizing November 2025 as National

Adoption Month in the City of Philadelphia.

Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage

Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:

Resolution No. 250992: Resolution Calling on the Pennsylvania State Senate to

approve House Bill 504, 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.

Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas:

Resolution No. 250993: 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.

Councilmember Landau Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:

Resolution No. 250994: Resolution Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Asian

Americans United (AAU) in the City of Philadelphia.

Councilmember Landau Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:

Resolution No. 250995: 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.

Councilmember Landau Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:

Resolution No. 250996: Resolution Recognizing November 16th, 2025 as World

Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in the City of Philadelphia.

Councilmember Lozada Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Lozada:

Resolution No. 250997: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Danny Garcia on his

retirement and celebrating his outstanding contributions to the City of Philadelphia and

the 7th Councilmanic District.

Councilmember Brooks Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks:

Resolution No. 250998: Resolution Recognizing Human Rights Day and celebrating

abortion access as a human right.

Councilmember Harrity Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Harrity:

Resolution : 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.

Councilmember O'Rourke Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage

Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember O'Rourke:

Resolution No. 251000: Resolution Urging the City of Philadelphia to make moral

investments and weigh the threat that nuclear weapons pose to all of humanity and our

environment in light of the Trump administration’s decision to restart testing of nuclear

weapons and proposal to build a nuclear submarine right here in Philadelphia.

Councilmember Driscoll Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Driscoll:

Resolution No. 251001: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Inspector Frank

Bachmayer on his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department after 44 years of

dedicated service.

Councilmember Bass Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the

following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:

Resolution No. 251002: 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

Councilmember Bass Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the

following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:

Resolution No. 251003: 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.

Councilmember Ahmad Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Ahmad:

Resolution No. 251004: Resolution Calling on the General Assembly of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to take swift and decisive action to pass House Bill

1286 as an effective measure to combat human trafficking in Pennsylvania.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON RULES

Bill No. 250707: 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.

COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250707.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 250831: 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.

COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250831.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 25083100

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 250834: 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.

COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250834.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 250848: 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.

COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250848.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 25084800

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 250890: 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.

COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250890.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 25089000

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 250891: 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.

COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250891.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 25089100

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Bill No. 250888-A, as amended: 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.

COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250888-A, AS AMENDED.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 25088800

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 250916: 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.

COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250916.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 25091600

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Bill No. 250849: 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.

COUNCILMEMBER AHMAD MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250849.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 25084900

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR

BILLS ON FIRST READING

Bill No. 250707: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 250831: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 25083100

Attachments:

Bill No. 250834: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 250848: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 25084800

Attachments:

Bill No. 250849, as amended: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 25084900

Attachments:

Bill No. 250888-A, as amended: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 25088800

Attachments:

Bill No. 250890: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 25089000

Attachments:

Bill No. 250891: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 25089100

Attachments:

Bill No. 250916: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 25091600

Attachments:

PUBLIC COMMENT

Jeremy Blatstein

250967

Landau Introducing

Brooks Introducing

Brooks - Introducing

Mereda Pugh Landau Introducing

Michael Ippoliti

Katia Perez

Ananya Rakagopalan

Farah Scully

Irais Olida Hermandez

Reverend Stephanie Evans

Brooks Introducing

Landau Introducing

Katherine Kennedy Brooks Introducing

Jasmine Hoffman Landau Introducing

Nikki Grant Brooks Introducing

David Alexander Jenkins 250963

Daniel Mosher

Maritza Padua

Joelle Shcofield

Brooks Introducing

Vivian Chang Landau Introducing

Kate Perez

Juanita Metzger

250956

Brooks Introducing

Kelly Flanney Brooks Introducing

Sixx King 250303

Nicole Fisher Bass Introducing

Darrell Wilson

Nate Miller

Bass Introducing

Darrell Shuler Bass Introducing

Marco Gorini Bass Introducing

Cole Appleman

Ogbonna Hagins

Bass Introducing

250303

SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY FOR FULL COMMENT FROM STATED MEETING OF THURSDAY,

NOVEMBER 13, 2025.

Please note that this is an in-person meeting, and it is open to

the public. This meeting may also be viewed on Xfinity Channel

64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/

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:

• 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

Resolution No. 250956: 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.

THE RESOLUTION WAS WITHDRAWN.

Councilmember Lozada called up:

Resolution No. 250963: Resolution Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to

add medetomidine to the list of controlled substances in Pennsylvania.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Young called up:

Resolution No. 250967: 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.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL

PASSAGE

Bill No. 240873: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,

Lozada, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President

Johnson

Nays: 0

Bill No. 250493-AA, as amended: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,

Lozada, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President

Johnson

Nays: 0

Bill No. 250830, as amended: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 25083000

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,

Lozada, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President

Johnson

Nays: 0

Bill No. 250835: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 25083500

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,

Lozada, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President

Johnson

Nays: 0

RESOLUTIONS

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson called up:

Resolution No. 250991: Resolution Recognizing November 2025 as National

Adoption Month in the City of Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Thomas called up:

Resolution No. 250993: 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.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Landau called up:

Resolution No. 250994: Resolution Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Asian

Americans United (AAU) in the City of Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Landau called up:

Resolution No. 250995: 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.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Landau called up:

Resolution No. 250996: Resolution Recognizing November 16th, 2025 as World

Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in the City of Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Lozada called up:

Resolution No. 250997: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Danny Garcia on his

retirement and celebrating his outstanding contributions to the City of Philadelphia and

the 7th Councilmanic District.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Brooks called up:

Resolution No. 250998: Resolution Recognizing Human Rights Day and celebrating

abortion access as a human right.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Harrity called up:

Resolution : 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.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Driscoll called up:

Resolution No. 251001: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Inspector Frank

Bachmayer on his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department after 44 years of

dedicated service.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Bass called up:

Resolution No. 251002: 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

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Bass called up:

Resolution No. 251003: 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.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

SPEECHES

Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember O'Rourke, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Young,

Councilmember Ahmad, Councilmember Bass, Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember Landau,

and Councilmember Thomas

SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY FROM STATED MEETING OF THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025.

ADJOURNMENT

COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO ADJOURN