Thursday, September 18, 2025
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 250373-AENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-3500 of Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards,” to amend definitions, add clarifications, and enhance remedies, all under certain term...
- Resolution 250730ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1316 and 1318 South Cleveland Street, 2714 and 2716 Oakford Street, 1225 S. 17th Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with...
- Resolution 250734ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4200, 4202, 4204 Viola Street and 4205 Leidy Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The...
- Resolution 250735ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5417 and 5425 Florence Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 250736ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1610 S. 56th Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 250741ADOPTED
Authorizing Councilmember Jones’s appeal, on behalf of and as representative of City Council (“Council”), of the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) with respect to 5052-56 City Avenue.
- Resolution 250743ADOPTED
Condemning Congressional Republicans and the Trump Administration for their dramatic, ill-advised, and harmful cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
- Resolution 250749ADOPTED
Repealing Resolution No. 250587 (adopted May 29, 2025) which also named Jefferson Street between Broad Street and 13th Street as “Donald ‘Ducky’ Birts Way.”
- Resolution 250750ADOPTED
Also naming Jefferson Street between Broad Street and 13th Street as “Donald ‘Ducky’ Birts Way”
- Resolution 250752ADOPTED
Also naming N. 9th Street between Clearfield Street and Indiana Avenue as “LGP Qua Way”; and also naming the 900 block of W. Clearfield Street as “Voice of the Youth”
- Resolution 250755ADOPTED
Also naming the 3300 block of Tilton Street as “Czerw Way” to honor the life and legacy of John Czerw.
- Resolution 250756ADOPTED
- COMMUNICATION 250761PLACED ON FILE
September 16, 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: RESO...
- COMMUNICATION 250762PLACED ON FILE
September 15, 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...
- COMMUNICATION 250763PLACED ON FILE
September 15, 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: RESOLUTIO...
- COMMUNICATION 250764PLACED ON FILE
September 05, 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: RESOLUTIO...
- COMMUNICATION 250765PLACED ON FILE
September 15, 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: RESOLUTIO...
- COMMUNICATION 250766PLACED ON FILE
September 16, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on September 16, 2025, I signed the following bill, which was passed b...
- Bill 250767ENACTED
Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240415 (approved July 19, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located wi...
- Bill 250768IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING
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 discarde...
- Bill 250769ENACTED
Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Officers and Employees,” by changing the compensation of members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250770ENACTED
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 250771-AENACTED
Authorizing 3419 KENSINGTON PARTNERS or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250772ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250773ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-4900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Prohibition on Use of Certain Bags by Retail Establishments,” to modify certain definitions, require retail establishments to charge a fee f...
- Bill 250774ENACTED
Amending Section 9-3903 of The Philadelphia Code (“Certificate of Rental Suitability; Required Tenant Documents”) to include the provision of voter registration information to tenants, all under certa...
- Resolution 250775ADOPTED
Renaming the 2100 Block of McClellan Street “Christine E. Thomas Way” in honor of Christine E. Thomas for her extraordinary service to her community and to the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250776ADOPTED
Condemning President Donald Trump’s recent efforts to whitewash, suppress, and rewrite American history by removing slavery related content from national parks - including an exhibit at Independence N...
- Resolution 250777ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 4152 Viola Street, 4154 Viola Street, 4200 Viola...
- Resolution 250778ADOPTED
Recognizing Jane Golden, honoring her life’s work, legacy, and contribution as a fundamental pillar in the arts and culture community in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250779ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4947-49, 4951, 4953, 4955, 4957, 4967, 4969-73, 4979, 4981, 4983, 4985, 4987, 4989, 4989 ½, 4991, 4991 ½ W. Girard Avenue located in the 4th Counci...
- Resolution 250780ADOPTED
Renaming the 3900 Block of Conshohocken Avenue "Bishop Keith Reed Way" to honor Bishop Keith W. Reed Sr. for his incredible work as a preacher, teacher, lecturer, and counselor.
- Resolution 250781IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to examine the potential establishment of the Office of Freedmen Affairs within the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250782ADOPTED
Recognizing the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025, as Diaper Need Awareness Week in Philadelphia, and acknowledging the outstanding efforts of community-based organizations working to en...
- Resolution 250783ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring the Education Law Center-PA on its 50th anniversary for its outstanding contributions and lasting impact to ensure access to quality public education for all children in Phila...
- Resolution 250784ADOPTED
Recognizing the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025, as National Coding Week in the City of Philadelphia, highlighting the essential nature of coding skills in a rapidly evolving digital w...
- Resolution 250785ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1811 N. Bucknell Street, 1818 N. 23rd Street, 180...
- Resolution 250786ADOPTED
Recognizing September 21, 2025 as “Sun Day” in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association and Third Act PA for their advocacy for a solar-powered Southeastern...
- Resolution 250787ADOPTED
Recognizing September 17th, 2025, as “National Workforce Development Day” in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250788ADOPTED
Condemning the Trump Administration’s deployment of the National Guard to American cities and calling on leaders across the country to defend democratic governance and civil liberties through every la...
- Resolution 250789IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold a hearing on the Federal attacks and local challenges facing reproductive healthcare in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250790ADOPTED
Recognizing the third week of September 2025 as National Construction Appreciation Week in the City of Philadelphia, honoring the contribution of the construction industry to the vitality of our City.
- Resolution 250791ADOPTED
Approving the reappointment of McCullough Williams III to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
- Resolution 250792ADOPTED
Recognizing Steve Jamison, owner of Blue Sole Shoes, an exceptional minority small business owner, for his creativity, resilience, and uniquely Philadelphian response to adversity.