Thursday, September 25, 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...
Roll call: 13 Yes (member by member)
- Resolution 250731ADOPTED
Renaming the 2300 block of Snyder Ave “James Darrell Robinson, Jr., Way” in honor of James “Lil Darrell” Robinson, Jr., recognizing his contributions to Yesha Ministries and his community through his...
- Resolution 250732WITHDRAWN
Renaming the 1900 block of South Street “Dr. Beverly Wylie Way” in honor of Reverend Dr, Beverly Wylie, in recognition of her steadfast commitment to her church and dedicated service to the South Phil...
- Resolution 250733ADOPTED
Renaming the 2000 Block of Snyder Ave “Anton K. Moore Way” in honor of Anton K. Moore’s commitment to giving back to his community and empowering the youth of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250751ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2002 N. 20th Street, 2007 Norris Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia...
- 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 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 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 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 250791ADOPTED
Approving the reappointment of McCullough Williams III to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
- COMMUNICATION 250793PLACED ON FILE
September 24, 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 250794PLACED ON FILE
September 24, 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 250795PLACED ON FILE
September 24, 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 250796PLACED ON FILE
September 24, 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 250797PLACED ON FILE
September 24, 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 250798PLACED ON FILE
September 23, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council...
- COMMUNICATION 250799PLACED ON FILE
September 24, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on September 24, 2025, I signed the following bill, which was passed b...
- Bill 250800ENACTED
Amending Title 14-602, entitled “Use Tables,” by prohibiting drug paraphernalia sales in certain industrial districts, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250801ENACTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in l...
- Bill 250802ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms...
- Bill 250803ENACTED
Amending Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/FDO Fourth District Overlay District” by clarifying allowed uses, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250804-AENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/UCO, University-Com...
- Bill 250805ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled “Services and Other Businesses”) to add a new exemption from certain business hour restrictions for pharmacies, all under certain terms and co...
- Bill 250806ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1811 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250807IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemna...
- Bill 250808ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms...
- Bill 250809ENACTED
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 113-17 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250810ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by clarifying certain provisions related to mixed income housing, revising the quality standards for affordable units within...
- Bill 250811ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ardleigh Street, East Sedgwick Street, the SEPTA Chestnut Hill East...
- Resolution 250812ADOPTED
Renaming the 6300 block of Lansdowne Avenue as "Jayanna Powell Way," in tribute to the life and legacy of Jayanna Powell, whose memory continues to inspire efforts for safer streets and protections fo...
- Resolution 250813ADOPTED
Recognizing and supporting Philadelphia MED Week, October 6 through October 10, 2025, during which the City will provide critical information, resources, opportunities, and inspiration to the business...
- Resolution 250814ADOPTED
Recognizing, congratulating, and celebrating Valley Youth House on the distinguished occasion of its 20th Anniversary in Philadelphia, passionately serving young individuals to help them achieve their...
- Resolution 250815ADOPTED
Recognizing October 2025 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and acknowledging the importance of empowering individuals and organizations to prevent and recognize online threa...
- Resolution 250816ADOPTED
Recognizing October 6 to October 10, 2025, as Digital Inclusion Week in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250817ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2806, 2903, 2907, 2913, 2917, 2919, 2925, 2937, and 2939 Cecil B Moore Avenue, located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the term...
- Resolution 250818ADOPTED
Also naming the 1200 block of Crease Street as “‘Bonn’ Bataan Way”.
- Resolution 250819ADOPTED
Recognizing September as National Senior Center Month in the City of Philadelphia, honoring the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) and the City’s senior centers for their exceptional service and...
- Resolution 250820ADOPTED
Appointing Mark Graefe to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
- Resolution 250821ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing the life and legacy of Philadelphia Flyers goaltender and Hockey Hall of Famer Bernie Parent, on the occasion of his passing, for his outstanding contributions to the sport of...
- Resolution 250822ADOPTED
Designating the week of Sunday, October 12 through Saturday, October 18, 2025, as “Italian American Heritage Week” in the City of Philadelphia. This is done in celebration of the countless contributio...
- Resolution 250823ADOPTED
Renaming the 1600 block of Ellsworth Street “Margaret E. Wallace Way” to honor Margaret “Mom” Wallace for her lifelong dedication and service to the South Philadelphia community.
- Resolution 250824ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring the life and legacy of Alice W. Ballard, a champion of justice and advocacy.
- Resolution 250825ADOPTED
Recognizing September as Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia, celebrating the launch of the Rosenblatt Family CVI Center at Overbrook School for the Blind, and...
- Resolution 250826ADOPTED
Recognizing October as Vision Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring Overbrook School for the Blind’s leadership in advancing education, technology, and access for individuals who ar...