City of Philadelphia  
City Council  
Chief Clerk's Office  
402 City Hall  
Philadelphia, PA 19107  
Meeting Minutes (Long)  
Thursday, December 4, 2025  
10:00 AM  
Room 400, City Hall  
CITY COUNCIL  
ROLL CALL  
PRESENT:  
EXCUSED:  
16 - Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,  
Harrity, Jones, Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke,  
Young and Council President Johnson  
1 - Councilmember Thomas  
INVOCATION  
Council met, a quorum being present.  
BISHOP LUKE ZHOBA, VICARIATE OF THE UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, KYIVIAN  
PATRIARCHATE, was introduced and offered an appropriate prayer.  
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL  
COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL  
of the meeting of Thursday, November 20, 2025.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
LEAVES OF ABSENCE  
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson requested leave of absence for  
Councilmember Thomas  
THE REQUEST WAS GRANTED.  
COMMUNICATIONS  
The Sergeant-at-Arms presented messages from the Mayor as follows:  
December 01, 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 Land Bank to dispose of 2758-60 and 2762  
Helen Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with  
the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.  
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. 251051)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
December 01, 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  
Approving  
the  
redevelopment  
contract  
of  
the  
Philadelphia  
Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a  
portion of the South Central Urban Renewal Area, identified by house  
number and street address as 1220-30 Kenilworth Street; and authorizing  
the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment  
contract with Neighborhood Gardens Trust and to take such action as  
may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.  
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. 251052)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
December 01, 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  
Approving the  
redevelopment  
contract  
of  
the  
Philadelphia  
Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a  
portion of the Belmont Nos. 1, 2, 3 Urban Renewal Area, identified by  
house number and street address as 4016-18 Powelton Avenue, 4020  
Powelton Avenue, 4022 Powelton Avenue, 4024 Powelton Avenue, and  
46-48 Wiota Street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to  
execute the redevelopment contract with Neighborhood Gardens Trust  
and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the  
redevelopment contract.  
This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this  
Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration.  
Respectfully,  
Cherelle L. Parker  
Mayor  
..End  
(File No. 251053)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
December 01, 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 deeds conveying title to 3810  
Haverford Avenue and 3712 Wallace Street, located in the 3rd  
Councilmanic District, pursuant  
Commonwealth Land Bank Act.  
to  
the  
requirements of  
the  
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. 251054)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
December 01, 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 deeds conveying title to various  
properties located in the 4th Councilmanic District, including on the  
following streets: N. 58th Street, N. Dover Street, W. Seltzer Street, W.  
Silver Street, W. Sterner Street, and W. Lehigh Avenue, 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. 251055)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
November 21, 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 Land Bank to dispose of 1725, 1726, 1729,  
1747, 1749, 1832 N. 26th Street; 1808, 1809, 1810, 1812, 1819, 1824,  
1828, 1837, 1838 N. Bailey Street; 1735, 1747, 1765 N. 27th Street;  
2525, 2611 Cecil B Moore Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic  
District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The  
Philadelphia Code.  
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. 251056)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
November 21, 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 Land Bank to dispose of 1816, 1817, 1838,  
1839, 1841, 1842, 1843, 1845, 1847, 1848, 1849, 1851, 1853, 1854,  
1861, 1862, 1866 N. Etting Street located in the 5th Councilmanic  
District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The  
Philadelphia Code.  
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. 251057)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
November 21, 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 Land Bank to dispose of 2423, 2425, 2437,  
2446, 2501, 2502, 2504, 2505, 2506, 2513, 2516, 2517, 2526, 2529,  
2539, 2542, 2556, 2567 N. Stanley Street; 2420, 2438, 2442, 2456, 2648,  
2650, 2651 N. Corlies Street; 2519, 2600, 2603, 2611, 2640, 2931, 2935,  
3019, 3021, 3027, 3029, 3031, 3039 Oakdale Street located in the 5th  
Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of  
The Philadelphia Code.  
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. 251058)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
December 01, 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 deeds conveying title to various  
properties located in the 5th Councilmanic District, including on the  
following streets: W. Letterly Street, W. Oakdale Street, N. Etting Street,  
N. Bailey Street, and N. 26th Street, 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. 251059)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
December 01, 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 deeds conveying title to 2214 N.  
3rd Street and 2212 N. Leithgow Street, located in the 7th 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. 251060)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
December 01, 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 deeds conveying title to 92 Collum  
Street, 98 Collum Street, and 5128 Wakefield Street, located in the 8th  
Councilmanic District, pursuant  
Commonwealth Land Bank Act.  
to  
the  
requirements of  
the  
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. 251061)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
December 02, 2025  
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF PHILADELPHIA:  
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 250721 - Not for approval  
Bill Number 250771 - Not for approval  
Bill Number 250804 - Not for approval  
Bill Number 250831  
Bill Number 250834  
Bill Number 250845 - Not for approval  
Bill Number 250846  
Bill Number 250891 - Approval with Amendments  
Bill Number 250914  
Bill Number 250917 - Approval with Amendments  
Bill Number 250918  
Bill Number 250919  
Bill Number 250920  
Bill Number 250946  
Bill Number 250947 - Not for approval  
Bill Number 250949 - Not for approval  
Bill Number 250952  
The Commission voted to reconsider the following bill:  
Bill Number 250848  
Respectfully,  
Cherelle L. Parker  
Mayor (File No. 251062)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
December 03, 2025  
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF PHILADELPHIA:  
I am pleased to advise you that on December 03, 2025, I signed the following bills,  
which were passed by Council at its session on November 20, 2025:  
Bill No. 250707  
Bill No. 250831  
Bill No. 250848  
Bill No. 250849  
Bill No. 250890  
Bill No. 250891  
Bill No. 250916  
Respectfully,  
Cherelle L. Parker  
Mayor (File No. 251063)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
December 03, 2025  
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF PHILADELPHIA:  
I am pleased to advise you that on December 03, 2025, I signed the following bills,  
which were passed by Council at its session on November 13, 2025:  
Bill No. 240873  
Bill  
No.  
250  
493  
-A  
A
Bill  
No.  
250  
830  
Bill  
No.  
250  
835  
Respectfully,  
Cherelle L. Parker  
Mayor (File No. 251064)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS  
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President  
Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:  
Bill No. 251065: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 250568 (approved June 13,  
2025), entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of  
a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia  
Redevelopment Authority relating to the financing of a Housing Opportunities Made  
Easy (H.O.M.E.) Plan which includes housing production and preservation, home  
affordability, home owner and renter assistance, related contractor training and  
support, blight and vacant property reduction, urban beautification, neighborhood  
infrastructure, and other related programs; approving the issuance by the Authority of  
bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations  
related to lines or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such  
plan and authorizing and approving the obligation of The City of Philadelphia 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 of  
Philadelphia 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; requiring an annual program statement and budget to be  
approved by Council, and other requirements; and authorizing and approving the  
Director of Finance of the City and other City officials to take other necessary or  
appropriate actions to effectuate the purposes of this ordinance; all under certain terms  
and conditions,” in order to expand on the H.O.M.E programs and provide further  
process concerning spending, all under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FISCAL STABILITY AND  
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION.  
Bill No. 25106500  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council  
President Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:  
Bill No. 251066: 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.  
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.  
Bill No. 25106600  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President  
Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:  
Bill No. 251067: An Ordinance Authorizing real estate transactions by the  
Commissioner of Public Property, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and the  
Philadelphia Land Bank necessary to permit the City of Philadelphia to acquire  
property bounded by Island Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, South 77th Street, Buist  
Avenue, South 78th Street, Cobbs Creek waterway, the vacated section of South  
75th, and the former Grays Avenue, including property known as Cibotti Recreation  
Center, all under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC WORKS.  
Bill No. 25106700  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember  
Jones:  
Bill No. 251068: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia  
Code, entitled “Use of an Automated Red Light Enforcement System to Prevent Red  
Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the  
intersection of School House Lane & Henry Avenue, all under certain terms and  
conditions.  
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.  
Bill No. 25106800  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Lozada Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember  
Lozada:  
Bill No. 251069: An Ordinance Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on  
Adams Avenue between Wingohocking Street and Frankford Avenue, as well as  
Leiper Street between Adams Avenue and Ruan Street.  
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.  
Bill No. 25106900  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Young Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember  
Young:  
Bill No. 251070: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-926 of The Philadelphia Code,  
entitled “Center City Parking Regulations,” to confirm regulations adopted by the  
Department of Streets that establish and revise loading zone regulations in additional  
portions of the Center City area; and to reauthorize changes and additions to such  
regulations; all under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.  
Bill No. 25107000  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Phillips Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Phillips:  
Resolution No. 251071: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Distinguished Young  
Gentlemen for its mentorship and youth development work empowering Philadelphia’s  
elementary school-aged boys through etiquette, character-building, and leadership  
development, as part of the Children  
& Youth Spotlight, which celebrates  
community-centered organizations uplifting young people across the City.  
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final  
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:  
Resolution No. 251072: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and  
Economic Development to hold hearings on the economic impact of cruising in the City  
of Philadelphia  
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final  
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:  
Resolution No. 251073: Resolution Declaring each Friday in December 2025 as  
“Shop Black Business Friday” in the City of Philadelphia.  
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final  
Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Johnson, Sponsored by  
Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Phillips, Gauthier, Landau, Lozada, Young, Brooks,  
Harrity, O'Rourke, Driscoll, Squilla and Ahmad:  
Resolution No. 251074: Resolution Honoring Mo’ne Davis, Philadelphia native and  
10th overall pick in the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League draft.  
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final  
Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Johnson, Sponsored by  
Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Phillips, Gauthier, Landau, Lozada, Young, Brooks,  
Harrity, O'Rourke, Driscoll, Squilla and Ahmad:  
Resolution No. 251075: Resolution Congratulating the Avenging The Ancestors  
Coalition and its founder Michael Coard, Esq. on the 15th Anniversary of the grand  
opening of the Slavery Memorial at the President’s House at Sixth and Market Streets.  
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final  
Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Johnson, Sponsored by  
Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Phillips, Gauthier, Landau, Lozada, Young, Brooks,  
Harrity, O'Rourke, Driscoll, O'Neill, Squilla and Ahmad:  
Resolution No. 251076: Resolution Honoring and congratulating former Philadelphia  
Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, a Super Bowl LII champion, defensive leader, and  
distinguished advocate for social justice, on his induction into the Eagles Hall of Fame  
on November 28, 2025 - the first member of the Super Bowl LII roster to earn this  
recognition.  
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage  
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:  
Resolution No. 251077: 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.  
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage  
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:  
Resolution No. 251078: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment  
Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to  
3810 Haverford Avenue and 3712 Wallace Street, located in the 3rd Councilmanic  
District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.  
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage  
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:  
Resolution No. 251079: Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the  
Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a  
portion of the Belmont Nos. 1, 2, 3 Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number  
and street address as 4016-18 Powelton Avenue, 4020 Powelton Avenue, 4022  
Powelton Avenue, 4024 Powelton Avenue, and 46-48 Wiota Street; and authorizing  
the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with  
Neighborhood Gardens Trust and to take such action as may be necessary to  
effectuate the redevelopment contract.  
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage  
Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember  
Gauthier:  
Resolution No. 251080: Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the  
Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a  
portion of the South Central Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and  
street address as 1220-30 Kenilworth Street; and authorizing the Philadelphia  
Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Neighborhood  
Gardens Trust and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the  
redevelopment contract.  
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:  
Resolution No. 251081: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment  
Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to  
various properties located in the 4th Councilmanic District, including on the following  
streets: N. 58th Street, N. Dover Street, W. Seltzer Street, W. Silver Street, W.  
Sterner Street, and W. Lehigh Avenue, pursuant to the requirements of the  
Commonwealth Land Bank Act.  
Councilmember Landau Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:  
Resolution No. 251082: Resolution Recognizing December 8 through December 14,  
2025 as Computer Science Education Week in the City of Philadelphia.  
Councilmember Young Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:  
Resolution No. 251083: Resolution Authorizing the Council Committees on  
Legislative Oversight and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings to  
investigate the current conditions and future of Philadelphia’s public libraries.  
Councilmember Young Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:  
Resolution No. 251084: Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of architect  
Robert A.M. Stern.  
Councilmember Young Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution for Councilmember Brooks, Sponsored by Councilmembers Young,  
Phillips, Harrity, O'Rourke and Bass:  
Resolution No. 251085: Resolution Also naming the 2800 block of West Fletcher  
Street as “Mother Elizabeth L. Dabney Way.”  
Councilmember Young Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:  
Resolution No. 251086: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to  
dispose of 1816, 1817, 1838, 1839, 1841, 1842, 1843, 1845, 1847, 1848, 1849,  
1851, 1853, 1854, 1861, 1862, 1866 N. Etting Street located in the 5th Councilmanic  
District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.  
Councilmember Young Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:  
Resolution No. 251087: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment  
Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to  
various properties located in the 5th Councilmanic District, including on the following  
streets: W. Letterly Street, W. Oakdale Street, N. Etting Street, N. Bailey Street, and  
N. 26th Street, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.  
Councilmember Young Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:  
Resolution No. 251088: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to  
dispose of 2423, 2425, 2437, 2446, 2501, 2502, 2504, 2505, 2506, 2513, 2516,  
2517, 2526, 2529, 2539, 2542, 2556, 2567 N. Stanley Street; 2420, 2438, 2442,  
2456, 2648, 2650, 2651 N. Corlies Street; 2519, 2600, 2603, 2611, 2640, 2931,  
2935, 3019, 3021, 3027, 3029, 3031, 3039 Oakdale Street located in the 5th  
Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The  
Philadelphia Code.  
Councilmember Young Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:  
Resolution No. 251089: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to  
dispose of 1725, 1726, 1729, 1747, 1749, 1832 N. 26th Street; 1808, 1809, 1810,  
1812, 1819, 1824, 1828, 1837, 1838 N. Bailey Street; 1735, 1747, 1765 N. 27th  
Street; 2525, 2611 Cecil B Moore Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in  
accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.  
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:  
Resolution No. 251090: Resolution Also naming Latimer Street between 12th and  
Camac Streets as “Pierre Robert Way” to honor the life and legacy of legendary  
humanitarian, deejay, and entertainer Pierre Robert.  
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:  
Resolution No. 251091: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to  
dispose of 2758-60 and 2762 Helen Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in  
accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.  
Councilmember Bass Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:  
Resolution No. 251092: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment  
Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to  
92 Collum Street, 98 Collum Street, and 5128 Wakefield Street, located in the 8th  
Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank  
Act.  
Councilmember Bass Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:  
Resolution No. 251093: Resolution Also naming the corner of Broad Street and Pike  
Street in the City of Philadelphia as “Saudia Shuler Way” in honor of Saudia Shuler’s  
outstanding contributions to the City, her unparalleled commitment to uplifting the  
community, and her positive cultural impact on Philadelphia and beyond.  
Councilmember Ahmad Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Ahmad:  
Resolution No. 251094: Resolution Condemning the Trump Administration for  
jeopardizing the stability of the healthcare workforce in the City of Philadelphia.  
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES  
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE  
Resolution No. 250955, as amended: Resolution Approving the 2025-2026  
Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Program Annual Program Statement  
and Budget, which addresses expenditures by various agencies in the first year of the  
H.O.M.E. Program.  
COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE  
COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF RESOLUTION NO. 250955, AS  
AMENDED.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT  
MEETING..  
COMMITTEE ON RULES  
Bill No. 250947: 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  
Frazier St., Master St., N Ithan St., and Media St.  
COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250947.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25094700  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250952: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-602 of The Philadelphia Code,  
entitled “Use Tables” by defining building types and clarifying uses permitted in the  
RTA-2, Residential Two-Family Attached base zoning district, 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. 250952.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25095200  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
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.  
COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250983.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25098300  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
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.  
COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250984.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25098400  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
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.  
COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250985.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25098500  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
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.  
COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250986.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25098600  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
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.  
COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250987.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25098700  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE  
Bill No. 250574: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-1700 of The Philadelphia  
Code, entitled “Finance, Taxes, and Collections,” to allow for refunds of the realty  
transfer taxes to victims of deed fraud, all under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE  
COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250574.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250951, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia  
Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” by revising certain definitions; adding a new Section  
12-926, entitled “Fee for Use of Bus Loading Zones and Facilities,” to impose a fee on  
certain activities by intercity buses; authorizing the installation and use of camera-based  
monitoring systems for administration of the fee system; and authorizing an agreement  
with the Philadelphia Parking Authority for enforcement and collection of certain fees  
for intercity buses; all under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE  
COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250951, AS AMENDED.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25095100  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250953: An Ordinance Authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf  
of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy  
Authority for implementation and evaluation of energy conservation capital measures  
designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater, or other consumption or operating  
costs at specified City properties, under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE  
COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250953.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250954: An Ordinance Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City,  
to enter into a provider agreement with Citizens Bank National Association for  
provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE  
COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250954.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25095400  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
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.  
COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE  
COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250981.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25098100  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 251018: An Ordinance Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2026  
Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia  
Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain  
constraints and conditions and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of  
Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031, as amended.  
COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE  
COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 251018.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25101800  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 251019: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 250103, (approved June 13,  
2025) entitled “Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of  
Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority for  
coordination of a guaranteed energy savings contract for implementation and evaluation  
of energy conservation measures designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater, or  
other consumption or operating costs at specified City properties, all under certain  
terms and conditions,” to clarify the scope of the guaranteed energy savings contract  
and make related technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE  
COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 251019.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25101900  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC WORKS  
Bill No. 250573: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on  
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a lease agreement with  
2401 Walnut LP, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 2401  
Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250573.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250717: An Ordinance Renaming and designating the property commonly  
referred to as Wissinoming Park, located at 5801 Frankford Ave, as “Margaret  
Tartaglione Park” in the City of Philadelphia.  
COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250717.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250801: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on  
behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest in real estate, by  
purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or  
otherwise, in certain parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon  
Creek together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and  
appurtenances, for public recreational purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250801.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25080100  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250832: An Ordinance Formally renaming the Wynnefield Branch Library,  
located at 5325 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, as the “Reverend  
Louise Williams Bishop Library” to honor the dedication and service of former  
Pennsylvania State Representative Louise Williams Bishop.  
COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250832.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25083200  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250833: An Ordinance Amending Title 16 entitled “Public Property” to add a  
new chapter to explicitly require the Philadelphia Land Bank to submit an annual report  
to Council that details the disposition of all land subject to the Land Bank, under  
certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250833.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25083300  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250841: An Ordinance Authorizing the Director of the Department of  
Aviation, on behalf of the City, to transfer or convey real estate interests to resolve  
litigation with Tinicum Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, under certain terms  
and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250841.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25084100  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250847: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on  
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate  
interest in and to all or a portion of the properties known as 1948 Cayuga Street, all  
under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250847.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25084700  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250913: An Ordinance Renaming the Paschalville Library to the “Hardy  
Williams Library of Paschalville” in honor of Pennsylvania State Senator Hardy  
Williams, a distinguished politician and trailblazer for the African American community.  
COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250913.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25091300  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 251017: An Ordinance Authorizing the Director of the Department of  
Aviation to acquire, on behalf of the City, fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest  
by purchase, amicable negotiation, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in  
lieu of condemnation or otherwise, in and to all or portions of a certain parcel of land  
known as 4521 Island Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 251017.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25101700  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 251023: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on  
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia  
Authority for Industrial Development or the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to fit out a  
Health Center Facility based on plans and specifications acceptable to the City that will  
be developed on premises located on Frankford Avenue in the vicinity of Pratt Street  
and Dyre Street and to repay the landlord for the costs of the fit out, under certain  
terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 251023.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25102300  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES  
Bill No. 250606: An Ordinance Authorizing HOWARD FOREMAN, (“Owner”) to  
install, own and maintain a proposed fence encroachment at 1338-44 Rising Sun Ave,  
Philadelphia, PA 19140 (“Property”), under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250606.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25060600  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250809: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of  
113-17 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250809.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25080900  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250839, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the  
nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 3467 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19134,  
under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250839, AS AMENDED.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25083900  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250840: An Ordinance Authorizing a Streetery in the Right-of-Way adjacent  
to 3467 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250840.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25084000  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250842: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a  
sidewalk café in the vicinity of 400 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under  
certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250842.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25084200  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250843: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code,  
entitled “Refuse and Littering,” to require locking dumpsters; all under certain terms  
and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250843.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25084300  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250846-A: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of  
5901 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144, under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250846-A.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25084600  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250914: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a  
sidewalk café in the vicinity of 5021-23 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, under  
certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250914.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25091400  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250920: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a  
sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2535-37 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under  
certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250920.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250946: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a  
sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4435-37 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under  
certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250946.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25094600  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
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.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250982.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25098200  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 251022-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-208 of The  
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” to revise standards and requirements  
associated with Sidewalk Cafés, all under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 251022-A, AS AMENDED.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25102200  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 251025: An Ordinance Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on  
Ryan Avenue between Leon Street and Frankford Avenue.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 251025.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25102500  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 251028, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing the installation, ownership  
and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 510 N Christopher  
Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19123, under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 251028, AS AMENDED.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25102800  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS  
Bill No. 250720: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10-2800 of The Philadelphia  
Code (“Chapter 10-2800 Vehicular Mobile Service Providers”) to add new  
prohibitions on where mobile medical service providers may operate and providing for  
penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER DRISCOLL MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250720.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25072000  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250805: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code  
(entitled “Services and Other Businesses”) to add a new exemption from certain  
business hour restrictions for pharmacies, all under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER DRISCOLL MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250805.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25080500  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
SPECIAL BUSINESS  
BILLS ON FIRST READING  
Resolution No. 250955, as amended: Resolution Approving the 2025-2026  
Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Program Annual Program Statement  
and Budget, which addresses expenditures by various agencies in the first year of the  
H.O.M.E. Program.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250947: 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  
Frazier St., Master St., N Ithan St., and Media St.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25094700  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250952: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-602 of The Philadelphia Code,  
entitled “Use Tables” by defining building types and clarifying uses permitted in the  
RTA-2, Residential Two-Family Attached base zoning district, all under certain terms  
and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25095200  
Attachments:  
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 READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25098300  
Attachments:  
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 READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25098400  
Attachments:  
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 READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25098500  
Attachments:  
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 READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25098600  
Attachments:  
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 READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25098700  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250574: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-1700 of The Philadelphia  
Code, entitled “Finance, Taxes, and Collections,” to allow for refunds of the realty  
transfer taxes to victims of deed fraud, all under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250951, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia  
Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” by revising certain definitions; adding a new Section  
12-926, entitled “Fee for Use of Bus Loading Zones and Facilities,” to impose a fee on  
certain activities by intercity buses; authorizing the installation and use of camera-based  
monitoring systems for administration of the fee system; and authorizing an agreement  
with the Philadelphia Parking Authority for enforcement and collection of certain fees  
for intercity buses; all under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25095100  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250953: An Ordinance Authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf  
of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy  
Authority for implementation and evaluation of energy conservation capital measures  
designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater, or other consumption or operating  
costs at specified City properties, under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250954: An Ordinance Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City,  
to enter into a provider agreement with Citizens Bank National Association for  
provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25095400  
Attachments:  
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 READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25098100  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 251018: An Ordinance Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2026  
Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia  
Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain  
constraints and conditions and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of  
Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031, as amended.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25101800  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 251019: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 250103, (approved June 13,  
2025) entitled “Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of  
Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority for  
coordination of a guaranteed energy savings contract for implementation and evaluation  
of energy conservation measures designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater, or  
other consumption or operating costs at specified City properties, all under certain  
terms and conditions,” to clarify the scope of the guaranteed energy savings contract  
and make related technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25101900  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250573: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on  
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a lease agreement with  
2401 Walnut LP, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 2401  
Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250717: An Ordinance Renaming and designating the property commonly  
referred to as Wissinoming Park, located at 5801 Frankford Ave, as “Margaret  
Tartaglione Park” in the City of Philadelphia.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250801: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on  
behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest in real estate, by  
purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or  
otherwise, in certain parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon  
Creek together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and  
appurtenances, for public recreational purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25080100  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250832: An Ordinance Formally renaming the Wynnefield Branch Library,  
located at 5325 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, as the “Reverend  
Louise Williams Bishop Library” to honor the dedication and service of former  
Pennsylvania State Representative Louise Williams Bishop.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25083200  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250833: An Ordinance Amending Title 16 entitled “Public Property” to add a  
new chapter to explicitly require the Philadelphia Land Bank to submit an annual report  
to Council that details the disposition of all land subject to the Land Bank, under  
certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25083300  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250841: An Ordinance Authorizing the Director of the Department of  
Aviation, on behalf of the City, to transfer or convey real estate interests to resolve  
litigation with Tinicum Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, under certain terms  
and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25084100  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250847: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on  
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate  
interest in and to all or a portion of the properties known as 1948 Cayuga Street, all  
under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25084700  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250913: An Ordinance Renaming the Paschalville Library to the “Hardy  
Williams Library of Paschalville” in honor of Pennsylvania State Senator Hardy  
Williams, a distinguished politician and trailblazer for the African American community.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25091300  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 251017: An Ordinance Authorizing the Director of the Department of  
Aviation to acquire, on behalf of the City, fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest  
by purchase, amicable negotiation, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in  
lieu of condemnation or otherwise, in and to all or portions of a certain parcel of land  
known as 4521 Island Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25101700  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 251023: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on  
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia  
Authority for Industrial Development or the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to fit out a  
Health Center Facility based on plans and specifications acceptable to the City that will  
be developed on premises located on Frankford Avenue in the vicinity of Pratt Street  
and Dyre Street and to repay the landlord for the costs of the fit out, under certain  
terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25102300  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250606: An Ordinance Authorizing HOWARD FOREMAN, (“Owner”) to  
install, own and maintain a proposed fence encroachment at 1338-44 Rising Sun Ave,  
Philadelphia, PA 19140 (“Property”), under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25060600  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250809: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of  
113-17 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25080900  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250839, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the  
nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 3467 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19134,  
under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25083900  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250840: An Ordinance Authorizing a Streetery in the Right-of-Way adjacent  
to 3467 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25084000  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250842: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a  
sidewalk café in the vicinity of 400 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under  
certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25084200  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250843: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code,  
entitled “Refuse and Littering,” to require locking dumpsters; all under certain terms  
and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25084300  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250846-A: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of  
5901 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144, under certain terms and conditions.  
Councilmember Bass  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25084600  
Attachments:  
COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250846-A.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250914: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a  
sidewalk café in the vicinity of 5021-23 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, under  
certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25091400  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250920: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a  
sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2535-37 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under  
certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250946: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a  
sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4435-37 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under  
certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25094600  
Attachments:  
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 READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25098200  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 251022-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-208 of The  
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” to revise standards and requirements  
associated with Sidewalk Cafés, all under certain terms and conditions.  
Councilmember Landau  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25102200  
Attachments:  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 251025: An Ordinance Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on  
Ryan Avenue between Leon Street and Frankford Avenue.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25102500  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 251028, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing the installation, ownership  
and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 510 N Christopher  
Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19123, under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25102800  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250720: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10-2800 of The Philadelphia  
Code (“Chapter 10-2800 Vehicular Mobile Service Providers”) to add new  
prohibitions on where mobile medical service providers may operate and providing for  
penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25072000  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250805: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code  
(entitled “Services and Other Businesses”) to add a new exemption from certain  
business hour restrictions for pharmacies, all under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25080500  
Attachments:  
CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Sam Staten  
Phillips Introducing  
Phillips Introducing  
Khalif Wilder  
Joshua Harris  
Kobe Mortimore  
Phillips Introducing  
Phillips Introducing  
Gordon Stewart-Harrison  
Phillips Introducing  
Phillips Introducing  
Phillips Introducing  
Timothy Walker  
Dwayne E. Frazier  
Kate Perez  
250970  
Jeremy Blatstein  
Sydney Polinchouck  
Melanie Harris  
251050  
Support  
Landau Introducing  
John Bynum  
Paul Brown  
Jeff Jones  
250646  
250887-A  
251033  
David Alexander Jenkins  
Ogbonna Hagins 250607  
250708  
SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY FOR FULL COMMENT FROM STATED MEETING OF THURSDAY,  
DECEMBER 4, 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.  
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BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE  
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson called up:  
Resolution No. 250612: Resolution Appointing Nicole Conrad to the Board of  
Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower  
Merion.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson called up:  
Resolution No. 250613: Resolution Reappointing Nathan Muchnick to the Board of  
Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower  
Merion.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson called up:  
Resolution No. 250820: Resolution Appointing Mark Graefe to the Board of  
Directors for the Old City Special Services District.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Resolution No. 250970-A, as amended: Resolution Proposing an amendment to the  
Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Philadelphia  
Retirement Savings Board; and providing for the submission of the proposed  
amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS AMENDED.  
Councilmember Gauthier called up:  
Resolution No. 251035: Resolution Recognizing and determining that Bill No.  
250804 remains under active consideration by this Council.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Lozada called up:  
Resolution No. 251040: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to  
dispose of 2230 N. 3rd Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance  
with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Squilla called up:  
Resolution No. 251046: Resolution Reappointing Adam Shapiro to the Board of  
Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Squilla called up:  
Resolution No. 251047: Resolution Appointing Rafael Licht to the Board of  
Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Squilla called up:  
Resolution No. 251048: Resolution Reappointing Allison Hindman-Harvey to the  
Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Squilla called up:  
Resolution No. 251049: Resolution Appointing Marlene Clark to the Board of  
Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Bass called up:  
Resolution No. 251050: Resolution Authorizing Councilmember Cindy Bass’s  
appeal, on behalf of and as representative of City Council, of the decision of the  
Department of Licenses and Inspections with respect to 6930 Ardleigh Street.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL  
PASSAGE  
Bill No. 240304-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Subcode “A” (The  
Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building,  
Construction and Occupancy Code), to require proof of certain insurance certificates;  
all under certain terms and conditions.  
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, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President  
Johnson  
Nays: 0  
Bill No. 250607, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17-100 of The  
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Procurement Contracts,” by revising Section 17-101,  
entitled “Prequalification of Prospective Bidders for Contracts for Construction of  
Public Works,” to establish minimum workforce training requirements and  
documentation standards for contractors and subcontractors on public works projects,  
all under certain terms and conditions.  
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, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President  
Johnson  
Nays: 0  
Bill No. 250646-A, as amended: 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.”  
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.  
Bill No. 25064600  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250651-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 19 (“Finance, Taxes  
and Collections”) of The Philadelphia Code to add a new chapter creating the  
Philadelphia Retirement Savings Program as an automated savings program for certain  
employees in the City of Philadelphia, to establish the Philadelphia Retirement Savings  
Board, and to establish the Retirement Savings Administrative Fund, all under certain  
terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.  
Bill No. 25065100  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250708, as amended: 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.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25070800  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President  
Johnson  
Nays: 0  
Bill No. 250709, as amended: 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.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25070900  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President  
Johnson  
Nays: 0  
Bill No. 250721: 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.  
THE BILL WAS WITHDRAWN.  
Bill No. 25072100  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250771-A, as amended: 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.  
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.  
Bill No. 25077100  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250804-A, as amended: 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.  
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.  
Bill No. 25080400  
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 PASSED.  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President  
Johnson  
Nays: 0  
Bill No. 250887-A, as amended: 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.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25088700  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President  
Johnson  
Nays: 0  
RESOLUTIONS  
Councilmember Phillips called up:  
Resolution No. 251071: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Distinguished Young  
Gentlemen for its mentorship and youth development work empowering Philadelphia’s  
elementary school-aged boys through etiquette, character-building, and leadership  
development, as part of the Children  
& Youth Spotlight, which celebrates  
community-centered organizations uplifting young people across the City.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson called up:  
Resolution No. 251072: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and  
Economic Development to hold hearings on the economic impact of cruising in the City  
of Philadelphia  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
AYES::  
16 - Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,  
Harrity, Jones, Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke,  
Young and Council President Johnson  
NAYS::  
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Councilmember Gilmore Richardson called up:  
Resolution No. 251073: Resolution Declaring each Friday in December 2025 as  
“Shop Black Business Friday” in the City of Philadelphia.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson called up:  
Resolution No. 251074: Resolution Honoring Mo’ne Davis, Philadelphia native and  
10th overall pick in the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League draft.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson called up:  
Resolution No. 251075: Resolution Congratulating the Avenging The Ancestors  
Coalition and its founder Michael Coard, Esq. on the 15th Anniversary of the grand  
opening of the Slavery Memorial at the President’s House at Sixth and Market Streets.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson called up:  
Resolution No. 251076: Resolution Honoring and congratulating former Philadelphia  
Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, a Super Bowl LII champion, defensive leader, and  
distinguished advocate for social justice, on his induction into the Eagles Hall of Fame  
on November 28, 2025 - the first member of the Super Bowl LII roster to earn this  
recognition.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Landau called up:  
Resolution No. 251082: Resolution Recognizing December 8 through December 14,  
2025 as Computer Science Education Week in the City of Philadelphia.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Young called up:  
Resolution No. 251083: Resolution Authorizing the Council Committees on  
Legislative Oversight and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings to  
investigate the current conditions and future of Philadelphia’s public libraries.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Young called up:  
Resolution No. 251084: Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of architect  
Robert A.M. Stern.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
SPEECHES  
Councilmember Harrity, Councilmember Ahmad, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson,  
Councilmember Bass, Councilmember Landau, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Lozada,  
Councilmember Phillips, and Councilmember Jones  
SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY FROM STATED MEETING OF THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025  
ADJOURNMENT  
COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO ADJOURN  
until Thursday December 11, 2025 at 10: A.M.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.