ROLL CALL

PRESENT:

EXCUSED:

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

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

Young and Council President Johnson

2 - Councilmembers Jones and O'Neill

INVOCATION

Council met, a quorum being present.

PASTOR LYNN PARKS OF THE OXFORD CIRCLE MENNONITE CHURCH, was introduced and

offered an appropriate prayer.

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL

COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL

of Thursday November 13, 2025.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Councilmembers Jones and O'Neill

THE REQUEST WAS GRANTED.

COMMUNICATIONS

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

November 19, 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

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.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 251005)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

November 19, 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 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.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 251006)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

November 19, 2025

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

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

proposed Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE

Authorizing the Commissioner of 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.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 251007)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

November 19, 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 real estate transactions by the Commissioner of Public Property, the

Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and the Philadelphia Land Bank

necessary to permit the City of Philadelphia to acquire property bounded by

Island Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, South 77th Street, Buist Avenue, South 78th

Street, Cobbs Creek waterway, the vacated section of South 75th, and the

former Grays Avenue, including property known as Cibotti Recreation Center,

all under certain terms and conditions.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 251008)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

November 19, 2025

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

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

proposed Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE

Authorizing the Commissioner of 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.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 251009)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

November 19, 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 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.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 251010)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

November 19, 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

Confirming the appointment of Wesley R. Payne, IV, as a member of the

Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2029.

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. 251011)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

November 19, 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

Appointing Patrick Christmas to the Board of Directors of the

Philadelphia Municipal Authority.

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. 251012)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

November 19, 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

Reappointing Allison Hindman-Harvey to the Board of Directors for the

South Street Headhouse District.

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. 251013)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

November 19, 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

Reappointing Adam Shapiro to the Board of Directors for the South

Street Headhouse District.

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. 251014)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

November 19, 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

Appointing Rafael Licht to the Board of Directors for the South Street

Headhouse District.

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. 251015)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

November 19, 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

Appointing Marlene Clark to the Board of Directors for the South Street

Headhouse District.

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. 251016)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council

President Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:

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 REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC WORKS.

Bill No. 25101700

Attachments:

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council

President Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:

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 REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.

Bill No. 25101800

Attachments:

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council

President Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:

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 REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.

Bill No. 25101900

Attachments:

Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by

Councilmember Gauthier:

Bill No. 251020: An Ordinance Amending Section 19-1604 of The Philadelphia

Code, entitled “Charges Where Water Meter Has Become Defective,” by authorizing

the reduction of customer water bills due to defective or inaccurate water meters,

under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Bill No. 25102000

Attachments:

Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by

Councilmember Gauthier:

Bill No. 251021: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-1600 of The Philadelphia

Code, entitled “Water and Sewer Rents,” by revising income eligibility standards for

rate discounts and installment payment agreements, all under certain terms and

conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Bill No. 25102100

Attachments:

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

Landau:

Bill No. 251022-A: 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 REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.

Bill No. 25102200

Attachments:

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

Lozada:

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 REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC WORKS.

Bill No. 25102300

Attachments:

Councilmember Young Introduced the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:

Bill No. 251024: An Ordinance Amending Section 19-926 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Center City Parking regulations,” to confirm regulations adopted by the

Department of Streets that establish and revise loading zone regulations in additional

portions of the Center City area; and to reauthorize changes and additions to such

regulations; all under certain terms and conditions.

Bill No. 25102400

Attachments:

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

Driscoll:

Bill No. 251025: An Ordinance Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on

Ryan Avenue between Leon Street and Frankford Avenue.

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

Bill No. 25102500

Attachments:

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

Driscoll:

Bill No. 251026: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia

Code (“Business Income and Receipts Taxes”) to exempt sole proprietorships and

single-member limited liability companies from some or all of the Business Income and

Receipts Tax, under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.

Bill No. 25102600

Attachments:

Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Johnson,

Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:

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 REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.

Bill No. 25102700

Attachments:

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

Squilla:

Bill No. 251028: 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 REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.

Bill No. 25102800

Attachments:

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

Squilla:

Bill No. 251029: An Ordinance Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“Traffic Code,” to provide for designated transportation network company vehicle

stands, definitions and prohibitions, clarifying penalties related to bus, taxicab and TNC

vehicle stands, amending violations subject to camera-based parking enforcement, and

amending parking violations subject to towing, all under certain terms and conditions.

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

Bill No. 25102900

Attachments:

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

Squilla:

Bill No. 251030: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The

Philadelphia Code (“Historic Preservation”) to revise procedures and

requirements related to designation of historic properties and districts,

including notification requirements; revising procedures concerning permit

applications while designation determinations are pending; amending related

Zoning Code definitions; and making technical changes; all under certain

terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 25103000

Attachments:

Councilmember Bass Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Johnson,

Sponsored by Councilmembers Bass, Gauthier and Harrity:

Bill No. 251031: An Ordinance Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 241055 (approved

December 23, 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 Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, Pattison Avenue, and Darien Street. To

amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-541 entitled “/PAK,

Packer Avenue Overlay District and making other related changes, all under certain

terms and conditions.”

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 25103100

Attachments:

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

Bass:

Bill No. 251032: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending Section 14-530, entitled “Eighth

District Overlay District” to add a section on Supplemental Use Regulations and

making related changes all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 25103200

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Phillips:

Resolution No. 251033: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Inner Strength

Education during the celebration of its 10-Year Anniversary for its decade of

transformative work empowering Philadelphia’s youth through mindfulness-based

social-emotional

learning,

trauma-sensitive

mentoring,

and

whole-person

developmental programming, as part of the Children & Youth Spotlight, which

celebrates community-centered organizations uplifting young people across the City.

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

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

Resolution No. 251034: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Finance to hold

hearings on the state of the economy for Black women in Philadelphia

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

Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:

Resolution No. 251035: Resolution Recognizing and determining that Bill No.

250804 remains under active consideration by this Council.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:

Resolution No. 251036: Resolution Authorizing the Joint Committees on Housing,

Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless and on Transportation and Public

Utilities to hold hearings to investigate the impacts of unaffordable water bills on

residential tenants in Philadelphia and to seek out best practices, policy changes, and

new ideas to make water affordability and assistance programs more available for

residential tenants.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:

Resolution No. 251037: Resolution Congratulating the Philadelphia restaurants

earning the City’s first Michelin Stars and recognizing the historic milestone of

Philadelphia entering the Michelin Guide.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:

Resolution No. 251038: Resolution Recognizing and celebrating the 10th

Anniversary of the revitalization of the Bok Building into a hub for artists, makers, and

small businesses.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Lozada:

Resolution No. 251039: Resolution Recognizing and celebrating the 150th

Anniversary of St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and proclaiming November 30,

2025, as “St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Day” in the City of Philadelphia.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Lozada:

Resolution No. 251040: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to

dispose of 2230 N. 3rd Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance

with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks:

Resolution No. 251041: Resolution Recognizing, honoring and celebrating Shirley

Chisholm on her birthday, this November 30th.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks:

Resolution No. 251042: Resolution Recognizing November 20th as Transgender

Day of Remembrance in the City of Philadelphia.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks:

Resolution No. 251043: Resolution Celebrating and honoring the International Day

of Solidarity with the Palestinian People this November 29, 2025.

Councilmember O'Rourke Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage

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

Resolution No. 251044: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Global

Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings exploring globally

equitable public budgeting practices as a hallmark of Philadelphia’s emergence as a

leading global City.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Driscoll:

Resolution No. 251045: Resolution Recognizing the launch of Finanta Credit Union,

a Low Income Designated Credit Union, and honoring Finata’s ongoing dedication to

the residents of Philadelphia.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:

Resolution No. 251046: Resolution Reappointing Adam Shapiro to the Board of

Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:

Resolution No. 251047: Resolution Appointing Rafael Licht to the Board of

Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:

Resolution No. 251048: Resolution Reappointing Allison Hindman-Harvey to the

Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:

Resolution No. 251049: Resolution Appointing Marlene Clark to the Board of

Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:

Resolution No. 251050: Resolution Authorizing Councilmember Cindy Bass’s

appeal, on behalf of and as representative of City Council, of the decision of the

Department of Licenses and Inspections with respect to 6930 Ardleigh Street.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Resolution No. 250612: Resolution Appointing Nicole Conrad to the Board of

Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower

Merion.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT

MEETING..

Resolution No. 250613: Resolution Reappointing Nathan Muchnick to the Board of

Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower

Merion.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT

MEETING..

Resolution No. 250820: Resolution Appointing Mark Graefe to the Board of

Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT

MEETING..

COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND CIVIL SERVICE

Bill No. 250607, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17-100 of The

Philadelphia Code, entitled “Procurement Contracts,” by revising Section 17-101,

entitled “Prequalification of Prospective Bidders for Contracts for Construction of

Public Works,” to establish minimum workforce training requirements and

documentation standards for contractors and subcontractors on public works projects,

all under certain terms and conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250607, AS AMENDED.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

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

COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT

Bill No. 241056: 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 to eliminate

the requirement that City officers and employees resign from their City office or

employment before becoming candidates for public office; and authorizing the

appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special

election.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 241056.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

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

Resolution No. 241070: Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia

Home Rule Charter to eliminate the requirement that City officers and employees resign

from their City office or employment before becoming candidates for public office; and

providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT

MEETING..

Bill No. 250651-A: 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.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250651-A.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 25065100

Attachments:

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

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.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250950.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 25095000

Attachments:

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

Resolution No. 250970-A: 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 ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT

MEETING..

COMMITEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT

Bill No. 250768: An Ordinance Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“Contracts and Procurement,” to prohibit contractors providing solid waste, recycling

or composting services to the City from incinerating discarded matter, under certain

terms and conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250768.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 25076800

Attachments:

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

CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR

BILLS ON FIRST READING

Bill No. 250607, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17-100 of The

Philadelphia Code, entitled “Procurement Contracts,” by revising Section 17-101,

entitled “Prequalification of Prospective Bidders for Contracts for Construction of

Public Works,” to establish minimum workforce training requirements and

documentation standards for contractors and subcontractors on public works projects,

all under certain terms and conditions.

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

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 241056, 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

to eliminate the requirement that City officers and employees resign from their City

office or employment before becoming candidates for public office; and authorizing the

appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special

election.

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

CALENDAR.

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 ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 25065100

Attachments:

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 ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 25095000

Attachments:

Bill No. 250768: An Ordinance Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“Contracts and Procurement,” to prohibit contractors providing solid waste, recycling

or composting services to the City from incinerating discarded matter, under certain

terms and conditions.

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

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 25076800

Attachments:

PUBLIC COMMENT

State Rep Regina Young 2501004

Lindsey Scannapieco

Resolution

Brooks Introducing

Noah Griffith-Rosenberger

Elowyn Corby

Elaine Fultz 250992

Kate Perez Brooks’ Introducing

Peter Ahn 251000

David Alexander Jenkins 2501004

250992

Jeremy Blattstein

Claire Alminde

250834

Lozada Introducing

Ginny McGill 250849

Bonita Cummings

Andrew McLellan

250707

Brooks Introducing

Jasmine Greene 251004 250849

Jean Haskell O’Rourke Introducing

Belle Sherwood 250992

Lynn Landes 2510044

Chad Williams

Landau Introducing

Samuel Kuttab Brooks Introducing

Phoebe Bachman

O’Rourke Introducing

Shakaboom Marshall 250992

Amy Edekstein Phillips Introducing

Ogbonna Hagins 251000

Karen Melton250992

Nekka A Brooks Introducing

Carmen Gillero Brooks Introducing

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

NOVEMBER 20, 2024.

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

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to speak; the Council President, however, reserves the right

based on circumstances to establish a different time limit. The

Council President may also limit testimony where repetitious

comments are offered on an agenda item.

ORDER OF BUSINESS IN A COUNCIL SESSION

Note: Some items do not occur at every session:

Invocation.

Approval of the journal of the preceding meeting.

Requests by Councilmembers for permission to be absent from

the session.

Reading of communications from the Mayor.

Introduction of bills and resolutions (to be referred to

appropriate Committees of Council).

Reports from Committees of Council.

Special business.

Bills on first reading.

Public comment on bills and resolutions on the Second

Reading and Final Passage Calendars - titles are printed below.

Bills that Council passed but that need to be returned by the

Mayor for reconsideration.

Consideration of bills and resolutions on the Second Reading

and Final Passage Calendars.

Bills and resolutions on the Suspension Calendar.

Speeches by Councilmembers.

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE

Councilmember Gauthier called up:

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

approve House Bill 504, the Community Energy Act, and the Legislature of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to pass this legislation to allow for the creation of

community energy programs in Pennsylvania.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember O'Rourke called up:

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

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

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

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

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Ahmad called up:

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

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

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

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL

PASSAGE

Bill No. 250648: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing

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

North Street, Broad Street, Wallace Street, and 15th Street.

Councilmember Young

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 25064800

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS RECOMMITTED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 250707: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-4400 of The Philadelphia

Code, entitled “Development Impact Tax,” to clarify the exemption for rental housing

projects, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Lozada,

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

Johnson

Nays: 0

Bill No. 250831: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-602 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Use Tables” by allowing Basic Utilities and Services uses without a Special

Exception in certain Special Purpose districts, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 25083100

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Lozada,

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

Johnson

Nays: 0

Bill No. 250848: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing

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

Chew Avenue, Church Lane, and East Wister Street.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 25084800

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Lozada,

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

Johnson

Nays: 0

Bill No. 250849, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The

Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful

Discrimination,” to explicitly protect employees from discrimination on the basis of

menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 25084900

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Lozada,

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

Johnson

Nays: 0

Bill No. 250887-A, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing the City of Philadelphia

to construct, own, and maintain right-of-way encroachments in various parts of the

City, under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS AMENDED.

Bill No. 25088700

Attachments:

Bill No. 250888-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of The

Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions” by

adding a new chapter to prohibit third-party restaurant reservation services from

arranging unauthorized restaurant reservations with food service establishments and to

provide for definitions, prohibited acts, penalties, and enforcement, all under certain

terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS AMENDED.

Bill No. 25088800

Attachments:

Bill No. 250890: An Ordinance Amending Section 10-503 of The Philadelphia Code

to prohibit the unlawful trading, theft, and trafficking of catalytic converters and motor

vehicle parts containing precious metals, and to increase penalties, all under certain

terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 25089000

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Lozada,

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

Johnson

Nays: 0

Bill No. 250891: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing

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

Sydenham Street, Venango Street, N. Smedley Street, and W. Tioga Street.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 25089100

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Lozada,

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

Johnson

Nays: 0

Bill No. 250916: An Ordinance Granting permission to Haverford Business

Association to install and maintain encroachments in the nature of decorative lighting

fixtures, attached to existing facilities owned by the City or other entities, subject to

such owner’s consent; all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 25091600

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Harrity, Lozada,

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

Johnson

Nays: 0

RESOLUTIONS

Councilmember Phillips called up:

Resolution No. 251033: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Inner Strength

Education during the celebration of its 10-Year Anniversary for its decade of

transformative work empowering Philadelphia’s youth through mindfulness-based

social-emotional

learning,

trauma-sensitive

mentoring,

and

whole-person

developmental programming, as part of the Children & Youth Spotlight, which

celebrates community-centered organizations uplifting young people across the City.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson called up:

Resolution No. 251034: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Finance to hold

hearings on the state of the economy for Black women in Philadelphia

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Gauthier called up:

Resolution No. 251036: Resolution Authorizing the Joint Committees on Housing,

Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless and on Transportation and Public

Utilities to hold hearings to investigate the impacts of unaffordable water bills on

residential tenants in Philadelphia and to seek out best practices, policy changes, and

new ideas to make water affordability and assistance programs more available for

residential tenants.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Landau called up:

Resolution No. 251037: Resolution Congratulating the Philadelphia restaurants

earning the City’s first Michelin Stars and recognizing the historic milestone of

Philadelphia entering the Michelin Guide.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Landau called up:

Resolution No. 251038: Resolution Recognizing and celebrating the 10th

Anniversary of the revitalization of the Bok Building into a hub for artists, makers, and

small businesses.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson called up:

Resolution No. 251039: Resolution Recognizing and celebrating the 150th

Anniversary of St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and proclaiming November 30,

2025, as “St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Day” in the City of Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Brooks called up:

Resolution No. 251041: Resolution Recognizing, honoring and celebrating Shirley

Chisholm on her birthday, this November 30th.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Brooks called up:

Resolution No. 251042: Resolution Recognizing November 20th as Transgender

Day of Remembrance in the City of Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Brooks called up:

Resolution No. 251043: Resolution Celebrating and honoring the International Day

of Solidarity with the Palestinian People this November 29, 2025.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember O'Rourke called up:

Resolution No. 251044: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Global

Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings exploring globally

equitable public budgeting practices as a hallmark of Philadelphia’s emergence as a

leading global City.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Driscoll called up:

Resolution No. 251045: Resolution Recognizing the launch of Finanta Credit Union,

a Low Income Designated Credit Union, and honoring Finata’s ongoing dedication to

the residents of Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

SUSPENSION CALENDAR

Bill No. 240304-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Subcode “A” (The

Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building,

Construction and Occupancy Code), to require proof of certain insurance certificates;

all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS ORDERED REMOVED FROM SUSPENSION CALENDAR, READ AND PLACED

ON NEXT WEEK'S FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR.

SPEECHES

Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember O'Rourke, Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember Landau,

Councilmember Ahmad, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Driscoll,

and Councilmember Squilla

SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY FROM STATED MEETING OF THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025.

ADJOURNMENT

COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO ADJOURN

until Thursday December 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.