JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA  
Thursday, October 30, 2025  
ROLL CALL  
PRESENT:  
EXCUSED:  
15 - Councilmembers Bass, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada,  
O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and  
Council President Johnson  
2 - Councilmembers Brooks and Gilmore Richardson  
INVOCATION  
Council met, a quorum being present.  
PASTOR WANDA NOVALES OF CITY REACH CHURCH, was introduced and offered an appropriate  
prayer.  
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL  
COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL  
of Thursday October 23, 2025.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
LEAVES OF ABSENCE  
Councilmembers Brooks and Gilmore-Richardson  
THE REQUEST WAS GRANTED.  
COMMUNICATIONS  
The Sergeant-at-Arms presented messages from the Mayor as follows:  
October 27, 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 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.  
I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.  
Respectfully,  
Cherelle L. Parker  
Mayor (File No. 250938)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
October 29, 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 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.  
I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.  
Respectfully,  
Cherelle L. Parker  
Mayor (File No. 250939)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
October 29, 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  
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.  
I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.  
Respectfully,  
Cherelle L. Parker  
Mayor (File No. 250940)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
October 29, 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  
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.  
I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.  
Respectfully,  
Cherelle L. Parker  
Mayor (File No. 250941)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
October 29, 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 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.  
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. 250942)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
October 29, 2025  
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on October 29, 2025, I  
signed the following bill, which was passed by Council at its session on October 23,  
2025:  
Bill No. 250718-A  
Respectfully,  
Cherelle L. Parker  
Mayor (File No. 250943)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
October 29, 2025  
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on October 29, 2025, I  
signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on October 16,  
2025:  
Bill No. 240872  
Bill No. 250575  
Bill No. 250576  
Bill No. 250652  
Bill No. 250653  
Bill No. 250706  
Bill No. 250710  
Bill No. 250711  
Bill No. 250712  
Bill No. 250713  
Bill No. 250714  
Bill No. 250715  
Bill No. 250716  
Bill No. 250719  
Bill No. 250723  
Bill No. 250724  
Bill No. 250725  
Bill No. 250770  
Bill No. 250772  
Bill No. 250774  
Respectfully,  
Cherelle L. Parker  
Mayor (File No. 250944)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
October 29, 2025  
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF PHILADELPHIA:  
I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No.  
250493-A, entitled “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,” for the  
purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed  
Council.  
Respectfully,  
Cherelle L. Parker  
Mayor (File No. 250945)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS  
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by  
Councilmember Gauthier:  
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 REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.  
Bill No. 25094600  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember  
Jones:  
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 REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.  
Bill No. 25094700  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Lozada Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember  
Lozada:  
Bill No. 250948: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21-1600 of the Philadelphia  
Code entitled “Housing Trust Fund” to add a new Chapter requiring the Housing Trust  
Fund to submit an annual report to Council that details the geography of the revenue  
and disposition of funds in the Housing Trust Fund, under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.  
Bill No. 25094800  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Lozada Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember  
Lozada:  
Bill No. 250949: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled  
“Zoning and Planning” to establish Seventh District Overlay District and restrict certain  
residential uses, under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.  
Bill No. 25094900  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Driscoll Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Johnson,  
Sponsored by Councilmembers Driscoll, Phillips, Gauthier, Jones, Landau, Young, Brooks,  
Harrity, O'Rourke, Squilla and Bass:  
Bill No. 250950: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors  
of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by  
Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the  
creation of the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Board; and authorizing and directing  
the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special  
election.  
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT.  
Bill No. 25095000  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Driscoll Introduced the following Bill for Council President Johnson, Sponsored  
by Councilmember Driscoll:  
Bill No. 250951: 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.  
Bill No. 25095100  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Bass Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Johnson,  
Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:  
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 REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.  
Bill No. 25095200  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Bass Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Johnson,  
Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:  
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 REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC UTILITIES.  
Bill No. 25095300  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Bass Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Johnson,  
Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:  
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 REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.  
Bill No. 25095400  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Resolution for Council President  
Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:  
Resolution  
No.  
250955:  
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 REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.  
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage  
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:  
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.  
Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas:  
Resolution No. 250957: Resolution Recognizing and honors the Exhibition “Ruth E.  
Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design” at the African American Museum in  
Philadelphia and Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Ruth E. Carter.  
Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage  
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas:  
Resolution No. 250958: Resolution Recognizing October as Black Male Educators  
Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring the Center for Black Educator  
Development and the National #WeNeedBlackTeachers Campaign for their leadership  
in the recruitment, development, and retention of Black male educators.  
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:  
Resolution No. 250959: Resolution Honoring and recognizing the Anti-Violence  
Partnership of Philadelphia for over four decades of dedicated service to victims and  
survivors of violence.  
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar -  
Rules Suspended the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:  
Resolution No. 250960: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Sixx King for his  
accomplishments as a film director and for his contributions to the community and  
small-business ecosystem in Philadelphia’s 4th Councilmanic District.  
Councilmember Landau Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:  
Resolution No. 250961: Resolution Recognizing November 2025 as Hunger and  
Homelessness Awareness Month 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. 250962: Resolution Honoring and recognizing the Independence  
Business Alliance (IBA) for being named the 2025 National LGBT Chamber of the  
Year by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).  
Councilmember Lozada Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Lozada:  
Resolution No. 250963: Resolution Philadelphia City Council calls on the  
Pennsylvania General Assembly to add medetomidine to the list of controlled  
substances in Pennsylvania.  
Councilmember Young Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:  
Resolution No. 250964: Resolution Recognizing the devastating impacts of Hurricane  
Melissa on the islands of Jamaica and Cuba, and calling on the City of Philadelphia to  
support hurricane relief efforts and provide assistance to Philadelphia’s Jamaican  
community.  
Councilmember Young Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:  
Resolution No. 250965: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Dr. Alycia Marshall  
on her appointment as President of the Community College of Philadelphia.  
Councilmember Young Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:  
Resolution No. 250966: Resolution Honoring and Recognizing SELF Incorporated  
for Its Transformative Work in Addressing Homelessness and Empowering Lives  
Across Philadelphia.  
Councilmember Young Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:  
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.  
Councilmember Young Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:  
Resolution No. 250968: Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council  
Bill No. 250493-A, entitled “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,” for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council  
of the vote by which said bill passed Council.  
Councilmember O'Rourke Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage  
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers O'Rourke and Driscoll:  
Resolution No. 250969: Resolution Commending the Department of Licenses and  
Inspections for launching its new Virtual Inspection Program and celebrating its  
continued efforts to develop proactive rental property inspections to ensure that all  
Philadelphians have safe and healthy homes.  
Councilmember Driscoll Introduced and Referred the following Resolution for Council President  
Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmembers Driscoll, Phillips, Gauthier, Jones, Landau, Young,  
Brooks, Harrity, O'Rourke, Squilla and Bass:  
Resolution No. 250970: 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 REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT.  
Councilmember Driscoll Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Driscoll:  
Resolution No. 250971: Resolution Honoring the Saint Hubert’s Catholic High  
School for Girls’ soccer team for winning the 2025 Philadelphia Catholic League  
Championship.  
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES  
COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES  
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.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 240873.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250830: 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.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250830.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25083000  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
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.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250835.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25083500  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250887: 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.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250887.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25088700  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR  
BILLS ON FIRST READING  
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 ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 250830: 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 ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25083000  
Attachments:  
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 ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25083500  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250887: 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 ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25088700  
Attachments:  
SPECIAL BUSINESS  
Councilmember Young  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Resolution No. 250968: Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council  
Bill No. 250493-A, entitled “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,” for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council  
of the vote by which said bill passed Council.  
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF RESOLUTION NO. 250968.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
October 29, 2025  
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY  
OF PHILADELPHIA:  
I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No.  
250493-A, entitled “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,” for the  
purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed  
Council.  
Respectfully,  
Cherelle L. Parker  
Mayor (File No. 250945)  
Bill No. 250493-A, 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 RECONSIDERED.  
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Kate Perez 240303  
Zachary Wilcha Landau Introducing  
Pamela Rainey Lawler - Landau Introducing  
David Alexannder Jenkins  
Jake & Sarah Adams  
250303  
250930  
Nancy Rimmer Landau Introducing  
Robert Simms 250303  
Lynn Landes 250646  
Alison Houghton Landau Introducing  
Ogbonna Hagins 250709  
Jeremy Blatstein 250648  
Dawn Chavous Johnson Introducing  
SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY FOR FULL COMMENT FROM STATED MEETING OF THURSDAY,  
OCTOBER 30, 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 Young called up:  
Resolution No. 250930: Resolution Also naming Oxford Street between Broad  
Street and 15th Street as “Jake and Sarah Adams Avenue.”  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL  
PASSAGE  
Bill No. 250572: An Ordinance Amending Section 2-112 of The Philadelphia Code,  
entitled “City Commissioners,” by removing the powers and duties of the Department  
of Licenses and Inspections over matters relating to weights and measures; amending  
Title 9, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by removing  
provisions relating to amusement devices, and weights and measures and making  
related technical changes; and amending Title 19, entitled “Finance, Taxes and  
Collections,” by eliminating provisions related to amusement licenses and weights and  
measures registration; all under certain conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips,  
Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
Bill No. 250577: An Ordinance Repealing in its entirety the following Ordinance,  
approved December 23, 2024: Bill No. 240964-A02 (authorizing the City of  
Philadelphia to organize an authority to be known as The Arena Services District  
Authority, pursuant to the terms of the Pennsylvania Municipality Authorities Act, all  
under certain terms and conditions).  
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips,  
Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
Bill No. 250722, as amended: An Ordinance Adding a new Chapter 21-3500 of  
The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Utility Meters,” to prohibit provision of a  
second utility meter by a public utility at a residential property without evidence of a  
valid housing rental license for the property, under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25072200  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips,  
Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
Bill No. 250767, as amended: An Ordinance Repealing in its entirety Bill No.  
240415 (approved July 19, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia  
Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located  
within an area bounded by Island Avenue, the Delaware Expressway, and Bartram  
Avenue.”  
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25076700  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips,  
Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
Bill No. 250773, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-4900 of The  
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Prohibition on Use of Certain Bags by Retail  
Establishments,” to modify certain definitions, require retail establishments to charge a  
fee for the provision of a bag to customers, and require signage, all under certain terms  
and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25077300  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Bass, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau,  
O'Rourke and Council President Johnson  
Nays: 5 Councilmembers Driscoll, Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips and Young  
Bill No. 250800: An Ordinance Amending Title 14-602, entitled “Use Tables,” by  
prohibiting drug paraphernalia sales in certain industrial districts, all under certain terms  
and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25080000  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips,  
Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
Bill No. 250802: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled  
“Zoning and Planning” by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical  
changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25080200  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips,  
Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
Bill No. 250803: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code,  
entitled “/FDO Fourth District Overlay District” by clarifying allowed uses, all under  
certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25080300  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips,  
Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
Bill No. 250808, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia  
Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by revising and clarifying certain provisions and  
making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms and  
conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25080800  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips,  
Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
Bill No. 250810: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled  
“Zoning and Planning” by clarifying certain provisions related to mixed income housing,  
revising the quality standards for affordable units within mixed income developments  
and making related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25081000  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips,  
Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
Bill No. 250811, 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 Ardleigh Street, East Sedgwick Street, the SEPTA Chestnut Hill East  
Line and East Gorgas Lane.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25081100  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips,  
Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
RESOLUTIONS  
Councilmember Thomas called up:  
Resolution No. 250957: Resolution Recognizing and honors the Exhibition “Ruth E.  
Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design” at the African American Museum in  
Philadelphia and Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Ruth E. Carter.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Thomas called up:  
Resolution No. 250958: Resolution Recognizing October as Black Male Educators  
Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring the Center for Black Educator  
Development and the National #WeNeedBlackTeachers Campaign for their leadership  
in the recruitment, development, and retention of Black male educators.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Jones called up:  
Resolution No. 250959: Resolution Honoring and recognizing the Anti-Violence  
Partnership of Philadelphia for over four decades of dedicated service to victims and  
survivors of violence.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Jones called up:  
Resolution No. 250960: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Sixx King for his  
accomplishments as a film director and for his contributions to the community and  
small-business ecosystem in Philadelphia’s 4th Councilmanic District.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Landau called up:  
Resolution No. 250961: Resolution Recognizing November 2025 as Hunger and  
Homelessness Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Landau called up:  
Resolution No. 250962: Resolution Honoring and recognizing the Independence  
Business Alliance (IBA) for being named the 2025 National LGBT Chamber of the  
Year by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Young called up:  
Resolution No. 250964: Resolution Recognizing the devastating impacts of Hurricane  
Melissa on the islands of Jamaica and Cuba, and calling on the City of Philadelphia to  
support hurricane relief efforts and provide assistance to Philadelphia’s Jamaican  
community.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Young called up:  
Resolution No. 250965: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Dr. Alycia Marshall  
on her appointment as President of the Community College of Philadelphia.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Young called up:  
Resolution No. 250966: Resolution Honoring and Recognizing SELF Incorporated  
for Its Transformative Work in Addressing Homelessness and Empowering Lives  
Across Philadelphia.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember O'Rourke called up:  
Resolution No. 250969: Resolution Commending the Department of Licenses and  
Inspections for launching its new Virtual Inspection Program and celebrating its  
continued efforts to develop proactive rental property inspections to ensure that all  
Philadelphians have safe and healthy homes.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Driscoll called up:  
Resolution No. 250971: Resolution Honoring the Saint Hubert’s Catholic High  
School for Girls’ soccer team for winning the 2025 Philadelphia Catholic League  
Championship.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
SPEECHES  
Councilmember O'Rourke, Councilmember Thomas, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember  
Gauthier, Councilmember Ahmad, Councilmember Landau, Councilmember Young, Councilmember  
Lozada, Councilmember Phillips, and Councilmember Squilla  
SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY FROM STATED MEETING OF THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2025.  
ADJOURNMENT  
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO ADJOURN  
until Thursday, November 13, 2025.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.