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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, April 3, 2025

10:00 AMRoom 400, City Hall

Transcript

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

  3. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2942 and 2944 W Wishart St; 3323 W Allegheny Ave; 3212 N 33rd St; and 3216 N Newkirk Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance...

  4. Amending Section 14-533 of The Philadelphia Code (“/MIN, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District”) to exempt from certain requirements of that Section residential development under programs design...

  5. Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled “Service and Other Businesses”) to add business hour restrictions in the First, Seventh, and Eighth Councilmanic Districts, all under certain...

  6. Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising the One Year Rule which limits the filing of permit applications that are substantially similar to a prior appli...

  7. Honoring United States Senator Cory Booker for his courageous and historic 25-hour Senate floor speech, standing in defense of America's core democratic principles and Constitutional values.

  8. Recognizing the Active People, Healthy Nation initiative, a national effort led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Heart Association and reaffirming the City of P...

  9. Honoring, recognizing, and celebrating the Omicron Delta Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated for 40 years of service and impact in the City of Philadelphia.

  10. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1911 Mountain Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  11. Calling on the Trump Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to preserve funding and administrative support for Head Start, prevent program disruptions, and protect access...

  12. Calling on the Trump Administration to reverse the termination of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant awarded to the City of Philadelphia to support efforts to address flooding in Eastwick,...

  13. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 813 Union Street, 6130 Ellsworth Street, 4910 Kin...

  14. Honoring and Recognizing the All-Star Labor Classic and Philadelphia’s Organized Labor for Thirty-Seven Years of Charitable Service to Students and the Community

  15. Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings investigating the current state of higher education as this pillar of the Philadelphia economy and cultural landscape undergoes generational cha...

  16. Honoring The Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Service Center School celebrating its 20th bi-annual “Carpe Diem” honoring all the judges and students who participate in this remarkable and beneficial even...

  17. Renaming the 5700 block of W Oxford Street “Fred Rosenfeld Way” to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Frederick C. Rosenfeld for his outstanding contributions to youth sports in Philadelphia.

  18. Appointing Ericka Stewart to the Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission.

  19. Recognizing April 2025 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968.

  20. Recognizing April as Arab American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in Philadelphia.

  21. Declaring April 4, 2025, as Women in Tech Day in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing the importance of women in technology, emphasizing their contributions, promoting STEM education and careers...

  22. Declaring April 2025 as National Poetry Month in the City of Philadelphia and recognizing the profound impact of poetry on Philadelphia’s cultural, educational, and social landscape.

  23. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2323-31 N. 5th Street, 2322 N. Orkney Street, 232...

  24. Recognizing April as National Donate Life Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring the life-saving impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation, as well as celebrating the 50th anniversary of the G...

  25. Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 240427-AA, entitled “Amending Section 14-305 of The Philadelphia Code entitled ‘Nonconformities,’ by providing further provisions on changes from non...

  26. Recognizing April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month in the City of Philadelphia and commending the work of advocates who are people living with autism and who are breaking down barriers to create a trul...

  27. Recognizing the central role of labor organizing and labor unions in the history of Philadelphia, their ongoing importance to the wellbeing of working-class families, and condemning the Trump Administ...

  28. Celebrating the launch of the Philadelphia Fair Lease on the City of Philadelphia’s Landlord Gateway.

  29. Honoring and congratulating the Father Judge High School Boys' Basketball Team for winning the 2025 PIAA 6A championship

  30. Responding to U.S Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner’s ill-informed understanding of public housing development and call for deregulation by reinforcing the importance of th...

  31. Demanding the Trump Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore the funding that was cut for programs supporting Pennsylvania food banks and schools accessing local produce...

  32. COMMUNICATION 250319PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 813 Union Street, 6130...

  33. COMMUNICATION 250320PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2323-31 N. 5th Street,...

  34. COMMUNICATION 250321PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising you that on April 02, 2025, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 20, 2025: Bill No. 250100 Bill No. 250147

  35. COMMUNICATION 250322PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising you that I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 240427-AA, entitled “Amending Section 14-305 of the Philadelphia Code entitled...