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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, March 20, 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. Amending Section 14-533 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/MIN, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District,” to update the illustrative maps to reflect recent redistricting changes, all under certa...

  2. 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.

    Roll call: 15 Yes, 2 No (member by member)

  3. Amending Chapter 11-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Openings and Excavations in the Streets,” to impose additional penalties on violators of underground permitting requirements, under certain...

  4. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 177 Markle Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127, under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  5. 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.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  6. Condemning the Trump Administration for its reprehensible actions to drastically defund the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which will have a devastating effect on the enforcem...

  7. Amending Chapter 12-900 (“Parking Regulations and Penalties”) and Chapter 12-2800 (“Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations”) of The Philadelphia Code revising penalties related to parking c...

  8. Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 220454), approved November 30, 2022, entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing the vacating of Krewstown Road from Norwalk Road to its terminus southwestwardly th...

  9. Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240972 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provision...

  10. Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240971 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled Zoning and Planning, by amending certain definitions...

  11. Repealing in their entirety the following Ordinances, all approved December 23, 2024: Bill No. 240966 (granting the necessary authorizations for the City to help facilitate development of a new aren...

  12. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 708 N. Shedwick Street, 710 N. Shedwick Street, 714 N. Shedwick Street and 723 N. Shedwick Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accor...

  13. Recognizing March as National Nutrition Month in the City of Philadelphia to raise awareness of the importance of nutrition education and healthy eating habits, and to recognize the contributions of V...

  14. Recognizing March 2025 as “Creative and Nighttime Economies and Arts in Education Month” in the City of Philadelphia.

  15. Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings on the status, conditions, operations, and economic factors at the Philadelphia Museum of Art to ensure the future of this City corn...

  16. Honoring Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia for 35 years of dedicated service to those affected by violence in South Philadelphia and across the City.

  17. Appointing Malika Rahman to the Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission.

  18. Appointing Gilberto Gonzalez to the Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission.

  19. Appointing Michelle Enix-Kenney to the Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission.

  20. Appointing LaTanya Whitehead to the Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission.

  21. Reappointing Haakim Peay to the Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission.

  22. Condemning President Donald J. Trump and his administration for their decision to suspend income-driven student loan repayment plans and for politicizing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to...

  23. Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Phyllis W. Beck, retired judge of the Superior Court, who was a treasured member of the Philadelphia legal community, philanthropist, trailblazer, and men...

  24. Declaring March 17 - March 21, 2025 as National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week in the City of Philadelphia.

  25. Honoring and recognizing women in the City of Philadelphia who are leading impactful initiatives in health, wellness, and fitness that empower, connect, and uplift women.

  26. Honoring and expressing gratitude to Nicole Bartlett for her work helping grieving families cope with loss and mentoring young women in Philadelphia and across the country, on the occasion of Women’s...

  27. Honoring the Dedicated Employees of the Philadelphia Gas Works in Recognition of Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day on March 18, 2025.

  28. COMMUNICATION 250261PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an Ordinance repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240972 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by...

  29. COMMUNICATION 250262PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an Ordinance repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240971 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled Zoning and Planning, by am...

  30. COMMUNICATION 250263PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution repealing in their entirety the following Ordinances, all approved December 23, 2024: Bill No. 240966 (granting the necessary authorizations for the City to help facilitate...

  31. COMMUNICATION 250264PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 708 N. Shedwick Street, 710 N. Shedwick Street, 714 N. Shedwick Street and 723 N. Shedwick Street located in the 3rd Coun...

  32. COMMUNICATION 250265PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising you that on March 19, 2025, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 06, 2025: Bill Number 241081 Bill Number 241083 Bill...