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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, October 30, 2025

10:00 AMRoom 400, City Hall

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Legislation acted on

Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.

  1. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N. 2nd street between Roosevelt Blvd and Ashdale street; Champlost street between N. 3rd street and N. 4th street; N. 6th street between Grange av...

  2. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, 9th Street, Erie Avenue, and Broad Street.

  3. Amending Section 2-112 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “City Commissioners,” by removing the powers and duties of the Department of Licenses and Inspections over matters relating to weights and mea...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  4. Repealing in its entirety the following Ordinance, approved December 23, 2024: Bill No. 240964-A02 (authorizing the City of Philadelphia to organize an authority to be known as The Arena Services Dist...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  5. Adding a new Chapter 21-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Utility Meters,” to prohibit provision of a second utility meter by a public utility at a residential property without evidence...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  6. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  7. 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...

    Roll call: 10 Yes, 5 No (member by member)

  8. Amending Title 14-602, entitled “Use Tables,” by prohibiting drug paraphernalia sales in certain industrial districts, all under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  9. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  10. Amending Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/FDO Fourth District Overlay District” by clarifying allowed uses, all under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  11. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  12. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  13. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  14. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 5015 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, under certain terms and conditions.

  15. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1526-32 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122, under certain terms and conditions.

  16. Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to construct, own, and maintain right-of-way encroachments in various parts of the City, under certain terms and conditions.

  17. Also naming Oxford Street between Broad Street and 15th Street as “Jake and Sarah Adams Avenue.”

  18. COMMUNICATION 250938PLACED ON FILE

    October 27, 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: AN...

  19. COMMUNICATION 250939PLACED ON FILE

    October 29, 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: AN...

  20. COMMUNICATION 250940PLACED ON FILE

    October 29, 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: AN...

  21. COMMUNICATION 250941PLACED ON FILE

    October 29, 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: AN...

  22. COMMUNICATION 250942PLACED ON FILE

    October 29, 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...

  23. COMMUNICATION 250943PLACED ON FILE

    October 29, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on October 29, 2025, I signed the following bill, which was passed by Counc...

  24. COMMUNICATION 250944PLACED ON FILE

    October 29, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on October 29, 2025, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Cou...

  25. COMMUNICATION 250945PLACED ON FILE

    October 29, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 250493-A, entitled “An O...

  26. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4435-37 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.

  27. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by N Frazier St., Master St., N Ithan St., and Media St.

  28. Bill 250948IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Chapter 21-1600 of the Philadelphia Code entitled “Housing Trust Fund” to add a new Chapter requiring the Housing Trust Fund to submit an annual report to Council that details the geography o...

  29. Bill 250949HELD IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” to establish Seventh District Overlay District and restrict certain residential uses, under certain terms and conditions.

  30. Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Ch...

  31. Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” by revising certain definitions; adding a new Section 12-926, entitled “Fee for Use of Bus Loading Zones and Facilities,” to impose...

  32. Amending Section 14-602 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Tables” by defining building types and clarifying uses permitted in the RTA-2, Residential Two-Family Attached base zoning district, all...

  33. Authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority for implementation and evaluation of energy conservatio...

  34. Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a provider agreement with Citizens Bank National Association for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain t...

  35. Approving the 2025-2026 Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Program Annual Program Statement and Budget, which addresses expenditures by various agencies in the first year of the H.O.M.E. Progr...

  36. Calling on the Pennsylvania State Senate to approve House Bill 304, the Community Energy Act, and the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to pass this legislation to allow for the creation...

  37. Recognizing and honors the Exhibition “Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design” at the African American Museum in Philadelphia and Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Ruth E. Carter.

  38. Recognizing October as Black Male Educators Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring the Center for Black Educator Development and the National #WeNeedBlackTeachers Campaign for their leadership...

  39. Honoring and recognizing the Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia for over four decades of dedicated service to victims and survivors of violence.

  40. Honoring and recognizing Sixx King for his accomplishments as a film director and for his contributions to the community and small-business ecosystem in Philadelphia’s 4th Councilmanic District.

  41. Recognizing November 2025 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.

  42. Honoring and recognizing the Independence Business Alliance (IBA) for being named the 2025 National LGBT Chamber of the Year by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).

  43. Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to add medetomidine to the list of controlled substances in Pennsylvania.

  44. Recognizing the devastating impacts of Hurricane Melissa on the islands of Jamaica and Cuba, and calling on the City of Philadelphia to support hurricane relief efforts and provide assistance to Phila...

  45. Honoring and congratulating Dr. Alycia Marshall on her appointment as President of the Community College of Philadelphia.

  46. Honoring and Recognizing SELF Incorporated for Its Transformative Work in Addressing Homelessness and Empowering Lives Across Philadelphia.

  47. Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 1807 N. 8th Street, 1809 N. 8th Street, 1811 N. 8th Street, 1813 N. 8...

  48. Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 250493-A, entitled “An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an...

  49. Commending the Department of Licenses and Inspections for launching its new Virtual Inspection Program and celebrating its continued efforts to develop proactive rental property inspections to ensure...

  50. Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Board; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the...

  51. Honoring the Saint Hubert’s Catholic High School for Girls’ soccer team for winning the 2025 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship.