Thursday, April 10, 2025
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 240333ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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.
- Bill 250102ENACTED
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 220639), approved January 10, 2023, entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 27-S by striking from...
- Bill 250148ENACTED
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...
- Bill 250176ENACTED
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 118 by striking from the City Plan and vacating a widened portion of Warnock Street, on the westerly side thereof between Ber...
- Bill 250177ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 22 Wolf St., Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250203ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Ogden street between N. 13th street and Camac street; Wood street between N. 18th street and N. 19th street; N. 21st street between Hamilton street...
- Bill 250208ENACTED
Amending Section 12-1117 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Physically Handicapped and Disabled or Severely Disabled Veteran Parking,” as it will take effect pursuant to Bill No. 240613-AA (approved...
- Bill 250209ENACTED
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” to clarify penalties and procedures associated with smart loading zone parking enforcement, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250240ENACTED
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...
- Bill 250241ENACTED
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...
- Resolution 250250ADOPTED
Appointing Malika Rahman to the Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission.
- Resolution 250251ADOPTED
Appointing Gilberto Gonzalez to the Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission.
- Resolution 250252ADOPTED
Appointing Michelle Enix-Kenney to the Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission.
- Resolution 250253ADOPTED
Appointing LaTanya Whitehead to the Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission.
- Resolution 250254ADOPTED
Reappointing Haakim Peay to the Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission.
- Bill 250266ENACTED
Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on 47th Street between Chestnut Street and Kingsessing, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250267ENACTED
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of a travel lane on 47th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250271ENACTED
Amending The Philadelphia Code by increasing the penalties for the prohibited parking or maintaining of semitrailers and truck tractors at residential properties, all under certain terms and condition...
- Bill 250272ENACTED
Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of planters in the vicinity of 322-40 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250274ENACTED
Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of planters in the vicinity of 219 West Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA 19144, under certain terms and conditions.
- Resolution 250297ADOPTED
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.
- Resolution 250298ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 250299ADOPTED
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,...
- Resolution 250300ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 250304ADOPTED
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.
- Resolution 250305ADOPTED
Appointing Ericka Stewart to the Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission.
- Resolution 250310ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 250314ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 250317ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 250318ADOPTED
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...
- Bill 250323ENACTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the Cit...
- Bill 250324HELD IN COMMITTEE
Amending subsection 19-2604(6) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Credit for Contributions to Community Development Corporations, Nonprofit Organizations Engaged in Developing and Implementing Health...
- Bill 250325ENACTED
Amending subsection 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Street Vendors,” by permitting vendors licensed to operate on certain City streets from certain otherwise prohibited conduct; all under c...
- Bill 250326IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and a...
- Bill 250327ENACTED
Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 5313 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19139, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250328ENACTED
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 226 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Bristol Street from Second Street to Hunting Park Avenue, under certain terms...
- Bill 250329-AAENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Property Licenses and Owner Accountability,” to clarify licensing requirements, authorize the Department to create a Proactive Inspection pr...
- Bill 250330-AAENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to modify the requirements related to good cause for ending a tenancy, add protections against retaliation and harassme...
- Bill 250331ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to hereby authorize the creation of an Anti-Displacement Fund, to establish violations for displacement, and to authori...
- Bill 250332ENACTED
Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area,” to provide for additional extensions of certain...
- Bill 250333ENACTED
Amending Title 14 Zoning Code of The Philadelphia Code, Sections 14-409 entitled “SP-CIV, Civic, Educational, and Medical (Special Purpose) District,” and amending Title 14-602 entitled “Use Tables,”...
- Bill 250334ENACTED
Amending section 14-1000 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled Historic Preservation, requiring notification to City Council Members of historical designations in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250335ADOPTED
Recognizing the week of April 5th to 11th, 2025, as “Week of the Young Child” in Philadelphia in support of The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and commending the work...
- Resolution 250336ADOPTED
Recognizing April 11 - 17, 2025, as “Black Maternal Health Week” in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250337ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 705, 709, and 713 N 35th St; 3712 and 3714 Wallace St; and 3810 Haverford Ave located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms...
- Resolution 250338ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Erik Reynolds for his historic contributions to the St. Joseph’s University men’s basketball program, his record-breaking journey to becoming the University’s all-time leading...
- Resolution 250339ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Education to create a taskforce investigating the current state of higher education as this pillar of the Philadelphia regional economy and cultural landscape undergoes ge...
- Resolution 250340ADOPTED
Honoring Inspector Verdell Johnson for his retirement and years of service from the Philadelphia Police Department.
- Resolution 250341ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing The Elevation Project, a non-profit organization, for its outstanding contributions to reducing recidivism, supporting formerly incarcerated individuals, and helping create pa...
- Resolution 250342ADOPTED
Calling on the Trump Administration to reverse the mass termination of Health and Human Services (HHS) staff that manages the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which distributes $4.1...
- Resolution 250343ADOPTED
Calling on the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to pass the Ready to Rent Act and increase housing opportunities for Pennsylvanians by automatically sealing most eviction records.
- Resolution 250344ADOPTED
Recognizing April 10, 2025, as National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250345ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia chefs and restaurants named as finalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards.
- Resolution 250346ADOPTED
Recognizing April 15, 2025, as World Art Day in the City of Philadelphia, and celebrating the creativity, innovation and cultural diversity of the city’s fine arts.
- Resolution 250347ADOPTED
Calling on the National Football League to abandon proposed rule changes to halt the usage of the Philadelphia Eagles’ signature quarterback sneak, better known as the “Brotherly Shove” or the “Tush P...
- Resolution 250348ADOPTED
Authorizing the establishment of the Special Committee on Reform of ACT 135, the Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act, to develop recommendations for reforming the Act to prevent its us...
- Resolution 250349ADOPTED
Recognizing April 6 through 12, 2025 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250350ADOPTED
Recognizing the month of April as “National Woodworking Month” in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250351ADOPTED
Recognizing the week of April 13-19, 2025, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250352ADOPTED
Authorizing the Special Committee on Kensington to hold hearings on the intersection of homelessness and substance use disorder (SUD) in communities with both unstable housing and addiction.
- Resolution 250353ADOPTED
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to draft and pass bipartisan legislation that will secure necessary funding for SEPTA to prevent service closures, fare increases, and a decline in mobility an...
- Resolution 250354ADOPTED
Approving the appointment of James Lamont Rozier to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
- Resolution 250355ADOPTED
Approving the appointment of Myra Ralph to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
- Resolution 250356ADOPTED
Approving the appointment of Dave Jannette to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
- Resolution 250357ADOPTED
Approving the appointment of Darby Ford to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
- Resolution 250358ADOPTED
Approving the appointment of Angela Dunston to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
- Resolution 250359ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the Neumann-Goretti girls basketball team on winning the PIAA State Championship.
- Resolution 250360ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the Neumann-Goretti boys basketball team on winning the PIAA State Championship.
- Resolution 250361ADOPTED
Authorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Child Separation in Philadelphia" to review child separation practices in Philadelphia's child welfare system and develop recommendations to ensure...
- Resolution 250362ADOPTED
Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold a hearing on the policies of the Department of Health and Human Services regarding child welfare protections.
- COMMUNICATION 250363PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 705, 709, and 713 N 35th St; 3712 and 3714 Wallace St; and 3810 Haverford Ave located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in...
- COMMUNICATION 250364PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area,” to provide for additio...
- COMMUNICATION 250365PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Deve...
- COMMUNICATION 250366PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising you that on April 09, 2025, I signed the following bill, which were passed by Council at its session on March 27, 2025: Bill No. 250066-A