COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Wednesday, October 7, 2026 1:20 p.m. PRESENT: COUNCILMAN JEFFREY YOUNG, JR., CHAIR COUNCILMAN MICHAEL DRISCOLL COUNCILMAN JIM HARRITY
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Philadelphia City Council's Committee on Streets and Services. I note that the hour has come. Mr. Johnson, would you please call the roll.
Present. I note that a quorum of this committee is present. And for the record, Councilmember Driscoll and Councilmember O'Rourke have been temporarily appointed to this committee by the authority of the Council President. This is the public hearing of the Committee on Streets and Services considering testimony on Bill No. 260762. I would like to note for the record that Bill 23 No. 260641 is being held at the request of the sponsor. I would also like to note for the record that Bill No. 260705 is being held at the request of the sponsor. Any opening remarks by any of my colleagues? (No response.)
Seeing none, Mr. Johnson, please read the title of the bill to be heard.
Bill No. 12 260762, regulating the placement of a truck loading zone on 1716 Frankford Avenue between Palmer Street and East Columbia Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you, Mr. Johnson. Please call a witness to testify.
Noelle Marconi, Director of Legislative Affairs at the Department of Streets. (Witness approached witness table.)
Good morning, Ms. Marconi. Please state your name for the record and begin with your testimony.
Good afternoon, Chairperson Young and members of the Streets and Services Committee. My name is Noelle Marconi. I'm the Director of Legislative Affairs for the Department of Streets. I'm here today to offer testimony on Bill 15 No. 260762. Introduced by Councilmember Lozada. The bill regulates the placement of a truck loading zone to be located at 1716 Frankford Avenue between Palmer Street and East Columbia Avenue. A one-hour truck loading zone all day, Monday to Sunday will be placed on the west side of 1716 Frankford Avenue between Palmer Street and East Columbia Avenue, adjacent to the property at 1716 Frankford Avenue. The Department of Streets is not opposed to this. Parking regulation and signs can be posted within 45 days. This concludes my testimony. I'm pleased to answer any questions you may have.
Thank you, Ms. Marconi. Are there any questions of this witness by members of the committee? (No response.)
Seeing none, for the record, I'd like to note that this is directly across the street from the 5th Council District. We do have a letter of support from the Fishtown Neighborhood Association at a meeting held on Tuesday, June 9th to discuss this loading zone matter. Thank you, Ms. Marconi. Is there anyone else in chambers wishing to testify on this bill? (No response.)
Seeing none, Mr. Johnson, is there anyone who -- can we have our next bill please.
Mr. Chairman, there are no more bills for the committee's consideration today.
Thank you so much. Now, we will transition to our public comment section. Is there anyone in chambers wishing to testify on public comment? (No response.)
Seeing none, thank you. I would like to thank all the witnesses for joining us today. We will end the public hearing and go to a public meeting. I note for the record that a quorum of the committee is still present. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Harrity for a motion on Bill No. 260762.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 13 260762 -- I don't have the rest of it.
From this committee with a favorable recommendation and so moved.
The rules of Council be suspended as to make first reading of this bill at the next session of Council.
It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 260762 be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move that rules of Council be suspended to permit for its reading of this bill at the next session of Council. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The motion carries. Bill No. 260762 will be reported from this committee with a request that the rules be suspended for the first reading at the next session of Council. This concludes the meeting portion and the business of Streets and Services. Thank you so much. - - - (Committee on Streets and Services concluded at 1:25 p.m.) - - C E R T I F I C A T I O N I, hereby certify that the proceedings and evidence noted are contained fully and accurately in the stenographic notes taken by me in the foregoing matter, and that this is a correct transcript of the same. __________________________________ TANEHA CARROLL