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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, February 27, 2025

10:00 AMRoom 400, City Hall

Legislation acted on

Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.

  1. Bill 240427-AAIN COUNCIL - SUSPENSION CALENDAR

    Amending Section 14-305 of the Philadelphia Code entitled “Nonconformities,” by providing further provisions on changes from non-conforming uses; all under certain terms and conditions.

  2. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk cafe in the vicinity of 229 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.

  3. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1148-50 S. 11th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.

  4. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N. 18th street between Wood street and Callowhill street; Vine street between N. 18th street and N. 19th street; Callowhill street between N. 18th...

  5. Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 546 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.

  6. Amending an Ordinance (Bill No. 230577), approved November 13, 2023, entitled “Granting permission to Wynnefield/Overbrook Eruv Association, in order to demarcate the boundaries of a Wynnefield/Overbr...

  7. Amending Chapter 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on North 22nd Street, from Spring Garden Street to Green Street and remove a trav...

  8. Amending Chapter 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on N. 13th Street, from Cecil B. Moore Avenue to Diamond Street, all under certai...

  9. Amending Chapter 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on N. 23rd Street between Race Street and Market Street, under certain terms and...

  10. Authorizing the vacating of Clarion Street from Addison Street to its terminus northwardly therefrom and the reserving and plotting upon City Plan No. 308 of a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purp...

  11. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 542 Christian St., Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.

  12. Authorizing the opening of a right of way to the public on land near the intersection of the southeasterly side of Bath Street and southwesterly side of Victoria Streets, all being land owned by the C...

  13. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1525 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.

  14. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2049 East Hagert St, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.

  15. Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 1625 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.

  16. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Wildey Street between Columbia Avenue and Earl Street; Dunton Street between Wildey Street and Girard Avenue; Earl Street between Girard Avenue and...

  17. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of York street between Almond street and Mercer street; Clarion street between Dickinson street and Tasker Street; Ellsworth street between S. 7th stre...

  18. To amend Bill No. 240182 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2025-2030 inclusive,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals...

  19. Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 from the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City of...

  20. To amend Bill No. 240181 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2025 Capital Budget,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and cond...

  21. Condemning President Donald J. Trump for moving our nation closer to a constitutional crisis by likening himself to, and acting like, a king.

  22. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 623 Rear N 55th Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  23. Calling on Immigration and Customs Enforcement to immediately release Sereyrath “One” Van from Moshannon Valley Processing Center and calling on Philadelphia’s Members of the United States Congress to...

  24. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4701 Sansom Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  25. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1124 S 56th Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  26. Authorizing PHILIPPIAN BAPTIST CHURCH or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 5801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141, under certain terms and conditions.

  27. Amending Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use of An Automated Speed Enforcement System to Improve Safety,” by providing for the use, administration and enforcement of automated spee...

  28. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee title or lesser real estate interest, including a leasehold estate, for all or a portion of the premises bounded...

  29. Bill 250150HELD IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Section 9-613 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Junk Dealers,” by requiring a license to sell scrap metals, under certain terms and conditions.

  30. Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by revising Chapter 9-4400, entitled "Responsible Business Operations," to add the sale of tobac...

  31. Bill 250152IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Chapter 9-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Responsible Business Operations," by revising Section 9-4406, entitled "Penalties," to require businesses found in violation of state tobacc...

  32. Recognizing Bernice Corean Wilcox for her lifelong dedication to her family and community, celebrating her remarkable contributions, and expressing deep appreciation for the lasting impact of her kind...

  33. A resolution honoring and congratulating Universal Audenried High School senior guard Shayla Smith on her remarkable achievement as Philadelphia’s All-Time Girls’ Scoring Leader.

  34. A resolution congratulating Universal Audenried High School’s Varsity Girls’ Basketball Team for their historic three-peat as 2025 Public League Champions.

  35. Calling on all of Philadelphia to recognize Black History Month, the stain of slavery in America, and the ways it still affects our laws and our common humanity, and to uplift and recall those who hav...

  36. Renaming the 2000 block of N 59th Street “Will Smith Way” to honor and celebrate the impactful career and legacy of Will Smith, a West Philadelphia native.

  37. Recognizing February 28th, 2025, as HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia.

  38. Honoring the life and legacy of Tyrone Smith, longtime community leader and champion for the Black LGBTQ+ Community in Philadelphia.

  39. Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services and the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold joint hearings examining water main breaks and sinkholes occurring in District 7, eva...

  40. Recognizing the month of February as National Cancer Prevention Month and acknowledging the disproportionate impact of cancer on the Black community.

  41. Honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Dominican Community and Celebrating the 181st Anniversary of the Dominican Republic’s Independence.

  42. Also naming the 2900 Block of Dauphin Street as “James Blocker Way.”

  43. Authorizing the Special Committee on Kensington to hold hearings on the implementation of Art Therapy Programming as a low-barrier intervention method in addressing substance abuse disorder and seriou...

  44. Denouncing Senator Rand Paul’s National Right to Work Act as detrimental to labor, as it undermines workers’ collective bargaining rights, weakens union power, and threatens worker protections.

  45. Honoring the historic North Philadelphia Tenants Union, City-Wide Tenants Union, East Broad Street Tenants Union, and Northwest Tenants Organization, which were critical in the fight for basic tenants...

  46. Recognizing inadequate heating standards in rental housing across Philadelphia and emphasizing the need to efficiently and comprehensively address heating issues throughout the City.

  47. Honoring the Father Judge High School Boys' Basketball Team for winning the 2025 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship and celebrating their remarkable achievement.

  48. Honoring and congratulating PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation, on driving 25 years of job growth at the Navy Yard, and recognizing March 31-April 6 as Navy Yard Week...

  49. A resolution honoring and congratulating Philadelphia native, Stephen Fulton Jr., for his achievement in becoming the World Boxing Council Featherweight Champion.

  50. Recognizing the critical importance of legal representation in protecting the rights of immigrants when interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and encouraging all immigrant serving...

  51. COMMUNICATION 250172PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee title or lesser real estate interest, including a leasehold estate, for all or a portio...

  52. COMMUNICATION 250173PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising you that 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...