Thursday, December 11, 2025

Legislation acted on

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

1. Bill 250534ENACTED

   Continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement District (“District”) beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue t...

   Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

2. Bill 250573ENACTED

   Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a lease agreement with 2401 Walnut LP, for use by the City of all or a portion of...

   Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

3. Bill 250574ENACTED

   Amending Chapter 19-1700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Finance, Taxes, and Collections,” to allow for refunds of the realty transfer taxes to victims of deed fraud, all under certain terms and c...

   Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

4. Bill 250606ENACTED

   Authorizing HOWARD FOREMAN, (“Owner”) to install, own and maintain a proposed fence encroachment at 1338-44 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140 (“Property”), under certain terms and conditions.

   Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

5. Bill 250646-AENACTED

   Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Profession,” by adding a new chapter entitled “Minimum Training For Security Officers.”

   Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

6. Bill 250651-AENACTED

   Amending Title 19 (“Finance, Taxes and Collections”) of The Philadelphia Code to add a new chapter creating the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Program as an automated savings program for certain empl...

   Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

7. Bill 250717ENACTED

   Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as Wissinoming Park, located at 5801 Frankford Ave, as “Margaret Tartaglione Park” in the City of Philadelphia.

   Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

8. Bill 250720ENACTED

   Amending Chapter 10-2800 of The Philadelphia Code (“Chapter 10-2800 Vehicular Mobile Service Providers”) to add new prohibitions on where mobile medical service providers may operate and providing for...

   Roll call: 14 Yes, 3 No (member by member)

9. 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.

   Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

10. 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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

11. 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...

    Roll call: 16 Yes, 1 No (member by member)

12. 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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

13. 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...

14. Bill 250809ENACTED

    Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 113-17 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

15. Bill 250832ENACTED

    Formally renaming the Wynnefield Branch Library, located at 5325 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, as the “Reverend Louise Williams Bishop Library” to honor the dedication and service of forme...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

16. Bill 250833ENACTED

    Amending Title 16 entitled “Public Property” to add a new chapter to explicitly require the Philadelphia Land Bank to submit an annual report to Council that details the disposition of all land subjec...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

17. Bill 250839ENACTED

    Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 3467 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

18. Bill 250840ENACTED

    Authorizing a Streetery in the Right-of-Way adjacent to 3467 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

19. Bill 250841ENACTED

    Authorizing the Director of the Department of Aviation, on behalf of the City, to transfer or convey real estate interests to resolve litigation with Tinicum Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, u...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

20. Bill 250842ENACTED

    Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 400 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

21. Bill 250846-AENACTED

    Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 5901 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144, under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

22. Bill 250847ENACTED

    Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in and to all or a portion of the properties known...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

23. Bill 250888-AENACTED

    Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions” by adding a new chapter to prohibit third-party restaurant reservation services from arranging un...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

24. Bill 250913ENACTED

    Renaming the Paschalville Library to the “Hardy Williams Library of Paschalville” in honor of Pennsylvania State Senator Hardy Williams, a distinguished politician and trailblazer for the African Amer...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

25. Bill 250914ENACTED

    Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 5021-23 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

26. Bill 250920ENACTED

    Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2535-37 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

27. Bill 250946ENACTED

    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.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

28. Bill 250947ENACTED

    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.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

29. Bill 250950ENACTED

    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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

30. Bill 250951ENACTED

    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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

31. Bill 250952ENACTED

    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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

32. Bill 250953ENACTED

    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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

33. Bill 250954ENACTED

    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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

34. Resolution 250955ADOPTED

    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...

35. Resolution 250970-AADOPTED

    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...

36. Bill 250981ENACTED

    Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and The Philadelphia Energy Authority relating to the financing of the constr...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

37. Bill 250982ENACTED

    Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on certain portions of LeCount and Bambrey Streets, all under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

38. Bill 250983ENACTED

    Amending Section 14-503 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District,” by amending the East Falls Neighborhood Commercial Review Area, and making related cha...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

39. Bill 250984ENACTED

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Eva Street, Dearnley Street, Flamingo Street, Hillside Avenue, Shaw...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

40. Bill 250985ENACTED

    Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within the area bounded by Bryn Mawr Avenue, Wynnefield Avenue, Nevada Street and the SEPTA R...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

41. Bill 250987ENACTED

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Sunset Avenue, Harner Street, Port Royal Avenue, Hagy...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

42. Bill 250990ENACTED

    Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to add protections against employment discrimination on the basis of...

43. Bill 251017ENACTED

    Authorizing the Director of the Department of Aviation to acquire, on behalf of the City, fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest by purchase, amicable negotiation, dedication, donation, con...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

44. Bill 251018ENACTED

    Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewi...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

45. Bill 251019ENACTED

    Amending Bill No. 250103, (approved June 13, 2025) entitled “Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Au...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

46. Bill 251022-AENACTED

    Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” to revise standards and requirements associated with Sidewalk Cafés, all under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

47. Bill 251023ENACTED

    Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development or the Philadelphia Munici...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

48. Bill 251027ENACTED

    Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 from: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Water Residual Fund, the Grants Revenue Fund, the Aviation Fund, and the Transportation Fund, a...

49. Bill 251028ENACTED

    Authorizing the installation, ownership and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 510 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19123, under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

50. Bill 251065ENACTED

    Amending Bill No. 250568 (approved June 13, 2025), entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelp...

51. Resolution 251077ADOPTED

    Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 3830 Wallace Street, located in the 3rd Councilmanic District, pursu...

52. Resolution 251078ADOPTED

    Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 3810 Haverford Avenue and 3712 Wallace Street, located in the 3rd Cou...

53. Resolution 251079ADOPTED

    Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Belmont Nos. 1, 2, 3 Urban Renewal Area, identified by hous...

54. Resolution 251080ADOPTED

    Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Central Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbe...

55. Resolution 251081ADOPTED

    Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 4th Councilmanic District, includin...

56. Resolution 251085ADOPTED

    Also naming the 2800 Block of West Fletcher Street as “Mother Elizabeth J. Dabney Way.”

57. Resolution 251086ADOPTED

    Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1816, 1817, 1838, 1839, 1841, 1842, 1843, 1845, 1847, 1848, 1849, 1851, 1853, 1854, 1861, 1862, 1866 N. Etting Street located in the 5th Councilman...

58. Resolution 251087ADOPTED

    Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 5th Councilmanic District, includin...

59. Resolution 251088ADOPTED

    Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2423, 2425, 2437, 2446, 2501, 2502, 2504, 2505, 2506, 2513, 2516, 2517, 2526, 2529, 2539, 2542, 2556, 2567 N. Stanley Street; 2420, 2438, 2442, 245...

60. Resolution 251089ADOPTED

    Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1725, 1726, 1729, 1747, 1749, 1832 N. 26th Street; 1808, 1809, 1810, 1812, 1819, 1824, 1828, 1837, 1838 N. Bailey Street; 1735, 1747, 1765 N. 27th...

61. Resolution 251090ADOPTED

    Also naming Latimer Street between 12th and Camac Streets as “Pierre Robert Way” to honor the life and legacy of legendary humanitarian, deejay, and entertainer Pierre Robert.

62. Resolution 251091ADOPTED

    Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2758-60 and 2762 Helen Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

63. Resolution 251092ADOPTED

    Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 92 Collum Street, 98 Collum Street, and 5128 Wakefield Street, locate...

64. Resolution 251093ADOPTED

    Also naming the corner of Broad Street and Pike Street in the City of Philadelphia as “Saudia Shuler Way” in honor of Saudia Shuler’s outstanding contributions to the City, her unparalleled commitment...

65. Resolution 251094ADOPTED

    Condemning the Trump Administration for jeopardizing the stability of the healthcare workforce in the City of Philadelphia.

66. COMMUNICATION 251095PLACED ON FILE

    December 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: RESOL...

67. COMMUNICATION 251096PLACED ON FILE

    December 08, 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 t...

68. Bill 251097ENACTED

    Amending Chapter 9-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Responsible Business Operations,” to add illegal sales of tobacco products to minors and unlicensed tobacco retailing as nuisance behaviors,...

69. Bill 251098ENACTED

    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...

70. Bill 251099ENACTED

    Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Officers and Employees,” to provide for compensation of the Director of Office of Prison Oversight and members of the Philadelphia Prison Communit...

71. Bill 251100ENACTED

    Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the Cit...

72. Bill 251101HELD IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Chapter 14-500 (“Overlay Zoning Districts”) of The Philadelphia Code to add a new section establishing the “Vine Street Expressway District,” all under certain terms and conditions.

73. Bill 251102ENACTED

    Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1001 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.

74. Resolution 251103ADOPTED

    Recognizing and honoring Rich Lazer, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, for strengthening the Authority’s operations, improving customer service, and addressing key quality-of-l...

75. Resolution 251104ADOPTED

    Honoring La Salle College High School on Winning the 2025 PIAA Class 6A State Football Championship.

76. Resolution 251105ADOPTED

    Honoring and recognizing The MAAFA Redemption Project and its Executive Director, Rev. Marshall Hatch Jr., for creating a safe, healing, and disciplined pathway for young men to reimagine themselves a...

77. Resolution 251106ADOPTED

    Recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated on its 112th Founders’ Day and declaring January 9th Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated Day in the City of Philad...

78. Resolution 251107ADOPTED

    Recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on its 106th Founders’ Day and Declaring January 16th Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Day in the City of Philadelphi...

79. Resolution 251108ADOPTED

    Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Office of the Youth Ombudsperson; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the elect...

80. Resolution 251109ADOPTED

    Authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold hearings examining the history and purpose of Philadelphia’s Minority-, Women-, and Disabled-Owned Business Enterprises (MWDSBE) contracting programs, th...

81. Resolution 251110ADOPTED

    Celebrating the fourth cohort of PhillyBOLT Grassroots Leaders in the City of Philadelphia and recognizing the students of PhillyBOLT Academic-Year Fellowship Program for their dedication to community...

82. Resolution 251111ADOPTED

    Recognizing, honoring and celebrating The Wardrobe on its 30th Anniversary of opening.

83. Resolution 251112ADOPTED

    Welcoming the FIFA World Cup 2026 Teams Playing in Philadelphia and Celebrating the World Cup’s Contribution to Philadelphia’s Global Economy.

84. Resolution 251113ADOPTED

    Recognizing December 21st 2025 as Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day in the City of Philadelphia, acknowledging the lives of all unhoused people we have lost over the past year, and bringing attention to...