JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA  
Thursday, December 11, 2025  
ROLL CALL  
PRESENT:  
17 - Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,  
Harrity, Jones, Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau,  
O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson  
INVOCATION  
Council met, a quorum being present.  
SUFI AHAMED MUHAIYADDEEN OF THE BAWA MUHAIYADDEEN FELLOWSHIP, was introduced  
and offered an appropriate prayer.  
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL  
COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL  
of Thursday December 4, 2025.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
LEAVES OF ABSENCE  
None  
COMMUNICATIONS  
The Sergeant-at-Arms presented messages from the Mayor as follows:  
December 05, 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 1437, 1438, 1539,  
1544, 1546, and 1610 Ogden St; 863 N 15th St; 841, 845, and 851 N 16th  
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. 251095)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
December 08, 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 250983 - Approval with Amendments  
Bill Number 250984  
Bill Number 250985 - Not for Approval  
Bill Number 250987 - Approval with Amendments  
Bill Number 250988 - Approval with Amendments  
Bill Number 251017  
Bill Number 251028  
Bill Number 251031  
Bill Number 251032 - Not for Approval  
The Commission voted to extend its review 45 additional days on the following bills:  
Bill Number 250986  
Bill Number 251030  
Respectfully,  
Cherelle L. Parker  
Mayor (File No. 251096)  
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.  
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS  
Councilmember Phillips Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember  
Phillips:  
Bill No. 251097: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-4400 of The Philadelphia  
Code, entitled “Responsible Business Operations,” to add illegal sales of tobacco  
products to minors and unlicensed tobacco retailing as nuisance behaviors, and require  
completion of a Department-approved Tobacco Retailer Education and Compliance  
Training as a condition of lifting a Cease Operations Order, all under certain terms and  
conditions.  
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS.  
Bill No. 25109700  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by  
Councilmember Gauthier:  
Bill No. 251098: 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 Office of the Youth Ombudsperson;  
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. 25109800  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by  
Councilmember Thomas:  
Bill No. 251099: An Ordinance Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled  
“Officers and Employees,” to provide for compensation of the Director of Office of  
Prison Oversight and members of the Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board,  
and amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” to add a  
new chapter, providing for the powers and duties of Office of Prison Oversight and  
Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board and the manner in which other  
officers, employees and agencies shall fulfill their respective responsibilities with respect  
to the Office and Board, all under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND CIVIL SERVICE.  
Bill No. 25109900  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Young Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember  
Young:  
Bill No. 251100: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on  
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a sublease agreement  
with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of all or a portion of the  
premises located at 1600-26 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, under certain terms and  
conditions.  
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC WORKS.  
Bill No. 25110000  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Young Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember  
Young:  
Bill No. 251101: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-500 (“Overlay Zoning  
Districts”) of The Philadelphia Code to add a new section establishing the “Vine Street  
Expressway District,” all under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.  
Bill No. 25110100  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember  
Squilla:  
Bill No. 251102: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a  
sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1001 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain  
terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.  
Bill No. 25110200  
Attachments:  
Councilmember Phillips Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Phillips:  
Resolution No. 251103: Resolution Recognizing and honoring Rich Lazer, Executive  
Director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, for strengthening the Authority’s  
operations, improving customer service, and addressing key quality-of-life issues that  
impact residents across the City of Philadelphia.  
Councilmember Phillips Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Phillips:  
Resolution No. 251104: Resolution Honoring La Salle College High School on  
Winning the 2025 PIAA Class 6A State Football Championship.  
Councilmember Phillips Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Phillips:  
Resolution No. 251105: Resolution Honoring and recognizing The MAAFA  
Redemption Project and its Executive Director, Rev. Marshall Hatch Jr., for creating a  
safe, healing, and disciplined pathway for young men to reimagine themselves as  
leaders and change agents-work that reflects the same fight for opportunity, safety, and  
dignity championed in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.  
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final  
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:  
Resolution No. 251106: Resolution Recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Phi  
Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated on its 112th Founders’ Day and declaring January  
9th Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated Day 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. 251107: Resolution Recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Zeta  
Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on its 106th Founders’ Day and Declaring January  
16th Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Day in the City of Philadelphia  
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Resolution, Sponsored by  
Councilmember Gauthier:  
Resolution No. 251108: Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia  
Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Office of the Youth  
Ombudsperson; 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 Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution for Council President Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmembers Ahmad,  
Bass, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Landau, Lozada, O'Rourke, Phillips, Thomas and  
Young:  
Resolution No. 251109: Resolution Authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold  
hearings examining the history and purpose of Philadelphia’s Minority-, Women-, and  
Disabled-Owned Business Enterprises (MWDSBE) contracting programs, the current  
federal and judicial landscape affecting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policy,  
and the Parker Administration’s revised approach to participation ranges and  
procurement strategy.  
Councilmember Landau Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:  
Resolution No. 251110: Resolution Celebrating the fourth cohort of PhillyBOLT  
Grassroots Leaders in the City of Philadelphia and recognizing the students of  
PhillyBOLT Academic-Year Fellowship Program for their dedication to  
community-led change and leadership development.  
Councilmember Brooks Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar  
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks:  
Resolution No. 251111: Resolution Recognizing, honoring and celebrating The  
Wardrobe on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary of opening.  
Councilmember O'Rourke Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage  
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember O'Rourke:  
Resolution No. 251112: Resolution Welcoming the FIFA World Cup 2026 Teams  
Playing in Philadelphia and Celebrating the World Cup’s Contribution to Philadelphia’s  
Global Economy.  
Councilmember O'Rourke Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage  
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember O'Rourke:  
Resolution No. 251113: Resolution Recognizing December 21st 2025 as Homeless  
Persons’ Memorial Day in the City of Philadelphia, acknowledging the lives of all  
unhoused people we have lost over the past year, and bringing attention to housing  
insecurity across the city.  
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES  
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS  
Bill No. 251027: An Ordinance Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year  
2025 from: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Water Residual Fund, the Grants  
Revenue Fund, the Aviation Fund, and the Transportation Fund, all from certain or all  
City offices, departments, boards and commissions; to: the General Fund, the Water  
Fund, the Water Residual Fund, the Aviation Fund and the Transportation Fund, all to  
certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.  
COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 251027.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25102700  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC WORKS  
Bill No. 250807, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of  
Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, fee simple title or a lesser interest, by  
purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or  
otherwise, for the purpose of making, enlarging, connecting, extending, operating, and  
maintaining public parks for recreational use, certain parcels of land, generally bounded  
and located between Vine Street, Fairmount Avenue, 8th Street and 12th Street,  
together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and  
appurtenances; and to lease the property, or a portion thereof, to the Center City  
District; 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. 250807, AS AMENDED.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25080700  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES  
Bill No. 250990: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia  
Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful  
Discrimination,” to add protections against employment discrimination on the basis of  
human trafficking victim status, all under certain terms and conditions.  
COUNCILMEMBER AHMAD MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250990.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25099000  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
COMMITTEE ON FISCAL STABILITY AND  
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION  
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.  
COUNCILMEMBER O'NEILL MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO  
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 251065.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.  
Bill No. 25106500  
Attachments:  
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.  
CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR  
BILLS ON FIRST READING  
Bill No. 251027: An Ordinance Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year  
2025 from: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Water Residual Fund, the Grants  
Revenue Fund, the Aviation Fund, and the Transportation Fund, all from certain or all  
City offices, departments, boards and commissions; to: the General Fund, the Water  
Fund, the Water Residual Fund, the Aviation Fund and the Transportation Fund, all to  
certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25102700  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250807, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of  
Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, fee simple title or a lesser interest, by  
purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or  
otherwise, for the purpose of making, enlarging, connecting, extending, operating, and  
maintaining public parks for recreational use, certain parcels of land, generally bounded  
and located between Vine Street, Fairmount Avenue, 8th Street and 12th Street,  
together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and  
appurtenances; and to lease the property, or a portion thereof, to the Center City  
District; all under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25080700  
Attachments:  
Bill No. 250990: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia  
Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful  
Discrimination,” to add protections against employment discrimination on the basis of  
human trafficking victim status, all under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25099000  
Attachments:  
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 READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING  
CALENDAR.  
Bill No. 25106500  
Attachments:  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Eireann Young 250768  
Anne Dixon 250768  
David Alexander Jenkins  
Kate Perez 240970-A  
Queen Judith Robinson  
251070  
250955  
251022  
251022  
Ashley Miscevich  
John Dizzley  
Nicholas Ducos 251022  
Alfred Klosterman 250720  
Kahn Miller Gauthier Introducing  
Jeremy Blattstein  
Kelly Flannery  
Michael Nees  
250955  
250720  
250720  
250720  
Samantha Pheiffer  
Betsy Way (646) 247-7703  
Mike Ewall 250768  
251080  
Meredith Ellison  
251022  
Lynn Robinson 250768  
Ophia Neth 251022  
David Evans 250768  
Katie Hanford  
Jason Evans  
251022  
251022  
Scott Vanbramer  
Thomas Pheiffer  
John Lindsay  
250768  
250720  
251080  
Katherine Andriole  
250720  
Emily Doley 251079 251080  
Becca Richards 251022  
Kiana Herndon West Phila High School  
Chihab Abogourin West Phila High School  
Landau Introducing  
Landau Introducing  
Caitlyn Green Palumbo  
Angel Okeke Palumbo  
Lamdra Peguero Olney  
Kahmia Lamar Sayre  
Imani Smith Sayre  
Landau Introducing  
Landau Introducing  
Landau Introducing  
Landau Introducing  
Landau Introducing  
Olivia B Miller  
KGR Introducing  
Dennis Lee 250846  
Chris Carabello Phillips Introducing  
SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY FOR FULL COMMENT FROM STATED MEETING OF THURSDAY,  
DECEMBER 11, 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  
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Public comment will be received in-person regarding those  
matters printed on the agenda on the following pages. Speakers  
interested in participating in public comment at this meeting  
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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  
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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. 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 ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Driscoll called up:  
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 ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Gauthier called up:  
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.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Gauthier called up:  
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.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Gauthier called up:  
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.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Young called up:  
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.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Jones called up:  
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.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Young called up:  
Resolution No. 251085: Resolution Also naming the 2800 block of West Fletcher  
Street as “Mother Elizabeth L. Dabney Way.”  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Young called up:  
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.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Young called up:  
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.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Young called up:  
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.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Young called up:  
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.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Squilla called up:  
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.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Squilla called up:  
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.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Bass called up:  
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.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Bass called up:  
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.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Ahmad called up:  
Resolution No. 251094: Resolution Condemning the Trump Administration for  
jeopardizing the stability of the healthcare workforce in the City of Philadelphia.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL  
PASSAGE  
Bill No. 250534: An Ordinance Continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement  
District (“District”) beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both  
sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the south side of  
Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford  
Avenue; approving a change of the boundaries of the District to include 6700 Rowland  
Avenue to the service area; approving a change of boundaries of the District to remove  
from the service area 4014 through 4034 Robbins Street as well as 3501 through  
3539 Ryan Avenue; continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc., a  
Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, as the neighborhood improvement district  
management association for the District; approving a plan for and report concerning the  
District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an  
agreement with the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. relating to the District;  
and reauthorizing the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. to assess property  
owners within the District a special property assessment fee to be used in accordance  
with the approved plan; all in accordance with the provisions of the Community and  
Economic Improvement Act, and under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25053400  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25060600  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, 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 READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25064600  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25065100  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25072000  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 14 Councilmembers Bass, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones, Lozada,  
O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Young and Council President Johnson  
Nays: 3 Councilmembers Brooks, Landau and O'Rourke  
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 READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25077100  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25080100  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25080400  
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: 1 Councilmember Thomas  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25080500  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25080900  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25083200  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25083300  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25083900  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25084000  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25084100  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25084200  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
Bill No. 250846-A: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of  
5901 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144, under certain terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25084600  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25084700  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
Bill No. 250888-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of The  
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions” by  
adding a new chapter to prohibit third-party restaurant reservation services from  
arranging unauthorized restaurant reservations with food service establishments and to  
provide for definitions, prohibited acts, penalties, and enforcement, all under certain  
terms and conditions.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25088800  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25091300  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25091400  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25094600  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25094700  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
Bill No. 250950, as amended: 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 READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25095000  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25095100  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25095200  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25095400  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25098100  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25098200  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25098300  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25098400  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25098500  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25098700  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25101700  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25101800  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25101900  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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.  
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.  
Bill No. 25102200  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25102300  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
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 PASSED.  
Bill No. 25102800  
Attachments:  
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:  
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Jones,  
Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council  
President Johnson  
Nays: 0  
RESOLUTIONS  
Councilmember Phillips called up:  
Resolution No. 251103: Resolution Recognizing and honoring Rich Lazer, Executive  
Director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, for strengthening the Authority’s  
operations, improving customer service, and addressing key quality-of-life issues that  
impact residents across the City of Philadelphia.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Phillips called up:  
Resolution No. 251104: Resolution Honoring La Salle College High School on  
Winning the 2025 PIAA Class 6A State Football Championship.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Phillips called up:  
Resolution No. 251105: Resolution Honoring and recognizing The MAAFA  
Redemption Project and its Executive Director, Rev. Marshall Hatch Jr., for creating a  
safe, healing, and disciplined pathway for young men to reimagine themselves as  
leaders and change agents-work that reflects the same fight for opportunity, safety, and  
dignity championed in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson called up:  
Resolution No. 251106: Resolution Recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Phi  
Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated on its 112th Founders’ Day and declaring January  
9th Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated Day in the City of Philadelphia.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson called up:  
Resolution No. 251107: Resolution Recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Zeta  
Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on its 106th Founders’ Day and Declaring January  
16th Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Day in the City of Philadelphia  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Jones called up:  
Resolution No. 251109: Resolution Authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold  
hearings examining the history and purpose of Philadelphia’s Minority-, Women-, and  
Disabled-Owned Business Enterprises (MWDSBE) contracting programs, the current  
federal and judicial landscape affecting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policy,  
and the Parker Administration’s revised approach to participation ranges and  
procurement strategy.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Landau called up:  
Resolution No. 251110: Resolution Celebrating the fourth cohort of PhillyBOLT  
Grassroots Leaders in the City of Philadelphia and recognizing the students of  
PhillyBOLT Academic-Year Fellowship Program for their dedication to  
community-led change and leadership development.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember Brooks called up:  
Resolution No. 251111: Resolution Recognizing, honoring and celebrating The  
Wardrobe on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary of opening.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember O'Rourke called up:  
Resolution No. 251112: Resolution Welcoming the FIFA World Cup 2026 Teams  
Playing in Philadelphia and Celebrating the World Cup’s Contribution to Philadelphia’s  
Global Economy.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
Councilmember O'Rourke called up:  
Resolution No. 251113: Resolution Recognizing December 21st 2025 as Homeless  
Persons’ Memorial Day in the City of Philadelphia, acknowledging the lives of all  
unhoused people we have lost over the past year, and bringing attention to housing  
insecurity across the city.  
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.  
SPEECHES  
Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember O'Rourke, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Jones,  
Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson,  
Councilmember Thomas, Councilmember Landau, and Councilmember Driscoll  
SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY FROM STATED MEETING OF THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025.  
ADJOURNMENT  
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO ADJOURN  
until Thursday January 22, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.  
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.