City of Philadelphia Thursday, March 20, 2025 City Council Calendar PUBLIC COMMENT Please note that this is an in-person meeting, and it is open to the public. This meeting may also be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil. com/watch-city-council/ Public comment will be received in-person regarding those matters printed on the agenda on the following pages. Speakers interested in participating in public comment at this meeting may call 215-686-3406 by no later than 3 p. m.
the day before the meeting and they must submit the following information: • Full name (including proper pronunciation and spelling) • Identify the bill number or resolution number that will be addressed • State whether you support or oppose that particular bill or resolution • Telephone number where you can be reached Speakers may also sign-up to participate in public comment on the day of the meeting in Room 400, City Hall. Speakers who submitted the above information within the required time frame will be added to the list. Speakers will have up to three minutes to speak; the Council President, however, reserves the right based on circumstances to establish a different time limit. The Council President may also limit testimony where repetitious comments are offered on an agenda item.
- 1 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 20, 2025 ORDER OF BUSINESS IN A COUNCIL SESSION Note: Some items do not occur at every session: Invocation. Approval of the journal of the preceding meeting. Requests by Councilmembers for permission to be absent from the session. Reading of communications from the Mayor. Introduction of bills and resolutions (to be referred to appropriate Committees of Council). Reports from Committees of Council. Special business. Bills on first reading. Public comment on bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars - titles are printed below. Bills that Council passed but that need to be returned by the Mayor for reconsideration. Consideration of bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars.
Bills and resolutions on the Suspension Calendar. Speeches by Councilmembers. - 2 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 20, 2025 . BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE 250168 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll Resolution honoring the Father Judge High School Boys' Basketball Team for winning the 2025 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship and celebrating their remarkable achievement. 250221 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution condemning the Trump Administration for its reprehensible actions to drastically defund the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which will have a devastating effect on the enforcement of fair housing laws, damage communities, and escalate the affordable housing crisis.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE 240427-AA INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance amending Section 14-305 of the Philadelphia Code entitled “Nonconformities,” by providing further provisions on changes from non-conforming uses; all under certain terms and conditions. 250066 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Harrity An Ordinance amending Chapter 11-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Openings and Excavations in the Streets,” to impose additional penalties on violators of underground permitting requirements, under certain terms and conditions. 250100 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 177 Markle Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127, under certain terms and conditions.
- 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 20, 2025 250147 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips An Ordinance authorizing PHILIPPIAN BAPTIST CHURCH or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 5801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141, under certain terms and conditions. 240665 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada An Ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,” by adding a new chapter concerning vehicular mobile service providers, and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 250246 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution recognizing March as National Nutrition Month in the City of Philadelphia to raise awareness of the importance of nutrition education and healthy eating habits, and to recognize the contributions of Vetri Community Partnership in promoting community health and wellness. 250247 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution recognizing March 2025 as “Creative and Nighttime Economies and Arts in Education Month” in the City of Philadelphia.
250248 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings on the status, conditions, operations, and economic factors at the Philadelphia Museum of Art to ensure the future of this City cornerstone as we prepare to welcome the world in 2026. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 20, 2025 250249 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Johnson Resolution honoring Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia for 35 years of dedicated service to those affected by violence in South Philadelphia and across the City. 250256 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Phyllis W. Beck, retired judge of the Superior Court, who was a treasured member of the Philadelphia legal community, philanthropist, trailblazer, and mentor. 250257 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution declaring March 17 - March 21, 2025 as National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week in the City of Philadelphia.
250258 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada Resolution honoring and recognizing women in the City of Philadelphia who are leading impactful initiatives in health, wellness, and fitness that empower, connect, and uplift women. 250259 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution honoring and expressing gratitude to Nicole Bartlett for her work helping grieving families cope with loss and mentoring young women in Philadelphia and across the country, on the occasion of Women’s History Month. 250260 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll Resolution honoring the Dedicated Employees of the Philadelphia Gas Works in Recognition of Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day on March 18, 2025. - 5 -City of Philadelphia