City of Philadelphia Thursday, June 5, 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.
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CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 5, 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, June 5, 2025 BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE 250303 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution honoring The Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Service Center School celebrating its 20th bi-annual “Carpe Diem” honoring all the judges and students who participate in this remarkable and beneficial event. 250444 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution authorizing the development and implementation of a Real-Time Safety Awareness Signage Initiative to publicly display crash data in alignment with the City’s Vision Zero goals and to promote street safety awareness and behavioral change.
250527 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson Resolution calling for the creation of a Special Committee on Early Childhood Development to evaluate, support, and strengthen Philadelphia’s early childhood care and education systems, with the goal of improving outcomes for children from birth through age five and addressing the broader issues of poverty, equity, and economic opportunity.
250578 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution calling on the Office of Youth Engagement to expand its collaboration with the City Council’s Committee on Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department (PPR) to strengthen youth leadership, civic participation, and cross-agency coordination, thereby ensuring youth voices are meaningfully integrated into City decision-making. 250579 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1343 S. Colorado Street, 1508, 1509 S. Cleveland Street, 1700 S.
Ringgold Street, 1808 Fernon Street, 1932 Watkins Street, 2024, 2026 Gerritt Street, 2603 Wilder Street, and 2635 Latona Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 5, 2025 250580 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1811, 2114, 2123 Fernon Street, 1930, 1932 S. Norwood Street, 1629, 1642, 1648, 1652 Point Breeze Avenue, 1824 S. 20th Street, and 1835 S. 22nd Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 250581 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 1225 S.
17th Street, located in the 2nd Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. 250582 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson Resolution approving the final Neighborhood Preservation Initiative Program Statement and Budget, which allocates the expenditure of the remaining $50 million of funding by various agencies for the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative Program. 250586 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution also naming the 1500 block of Girard Avenue as “Alphonso Deal Way. ” 250587 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution also naming Jefferson Street between Broad Street and 13th Street as “Donald ‘Ducky’ Birts Way.
” 250588 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2878 Amber Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 5, 2025 250589 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 100 Emily Street, 2315 S. Marshall Street, 518 Pierce Street, 2549 S. 3rd Street, and 2117 S. 6th Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 250590 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3127, 3130 North Bancroft Street, 3108 North Broad Street, 3142, 3148, 3152, 3156, 3157 North Carlisle Street, 3123, 3131 North Chadwick Street, 1412 West Clearfield Street, 2737, 2935, 2953 N.
Hicks Street, 1709, 1711, 1713 West Lippincott Street, 3110, 3116 North Rosewood Street, 2941 North Sydenham Street, 3106, 3141 N. 15th Street, and 3035 North 16th Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE 250041 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Common Procedures and Requirements,” by authorizing the Zoning Board of Adjustment to condition zoning approval upon provision of affordable housing, under certain terms and conditions.
250175 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance amending Chapter 14-516 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/WST, West Overlay District,” by providing for new digital sign controls; all under certain terms and conditions. 250371 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Powelton Avenue, Preston Street, Filbert Street, and 41st Street, and to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-544 entitled /CSI, CSI Forensic Laboratory Overlay District, and making other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. - 5 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 5, 2025 250372 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance amending Section 14-533 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “/MIN, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District,” to expand applicable areas of the overlay in the vicinity of 49th Street and Woodland Avenue 250378 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Fox Chase Road, Castor Avenue, Hoffnagle Street, and Alma Street.
250436 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance amending Chapter 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Regulations,” and Chapter 14-700, entitled “Development Standards,” to establish use requirements for above-ground garages owned by a public entity and new development standards applicable to certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 10th Street, Chestnut Street, 11th Street and Ludlow Street, all under certain terms and conditions. 250438 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Emily Street, 4th Street, Mercy Street, and 5th Street.
250426 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in and to all or a portion of the property in Cobbs Creek Park bordering City Avenue in Delaware County and in Cobbs Creek Golf Course bordering City Avenue in Philadelphia County, all under certain terms and conditions. - 6 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 5, 2025 250433 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for use by the City of premises located at 1601-29 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.
250434 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement for the use of all or a portion of the City-owned underground area, commonly known as Broad Street Sub-Concourse North, that neighbors the basement of the Municipal Services Building located at 1401 John F Kennedy Boulevard, under which the operator will maintain and operate the space to provide services to the community and unhoused persons, under certain terms and conditions. 250435 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with the Holmesburg Fish and Game Protective Association, Inc.
, for use of all or a portion of the City property bounded by the Pennypack Creek, the Delaware River, Pennypack Street, and State Road in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions. 250440 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a lease agreement with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, under certain terms and conditions. - 7 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 5, 2025 250441 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with the New Market and Headhouse Conservancy for use of all or a portion of the City-owned premises, commonly known as the Headhouse and Shambles in Headhouse Square, located along 2nd Street between Pine and Lombard Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the public benefit, under certain terms and conditions.
250484 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass An Ordinance 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 property known as 1822-1830 West Cayuga Street, all under certain terms and conditions. 250485 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee title or a lesser interest in real estate, located on East Roosevelt Boulevard in the vicinity of Langdon Street, known as Friends Campus, for the development, occupancy and operation of a health center and enter into related agreements, all under certain terms and conditions.
250486 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Health and the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the development of a mixed-use condominium and Health Center facility on premises located on Frankford Avenue in the vicinity of Pratt Street and Dyre Street; owned by FCDC Development Properties I LLC or an affiliated entity, and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a long-term lease or sublease agreement for the occupancy and operation of the Heath Center facility on said premises; and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire fee simple title to, or a lesser interest in, the completed He
alth Center facility, including a condominium unit, or to facilitate the transfer of title in the completed Health Center facility, including a condominium unit, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development or the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for the benefit of the City, all under certain terms and conditions. - 8 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 5, 2025 250492 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Procurement, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia (the “City”), to enter into a multi-year Concession Agreement with German American Marketing, Inc. d/b/a CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN PHILADELPHIA, for the operation and management of a seasonal Christmas Village for the City of Philadelphia at LOVE Park and other potential City owned areas.
250273 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” to revise procedures for operation of an automated vehicle noise enforcement system and creating Section 12-1138, entitled “Automated Vehicle Noise Enforcement”. 240666 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Trades”, by adding requirements and establishing certain limits related to electrical contractors, all under certain terms and conditions.
250292 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled “Service and Other Businesses”) to add business hour restrictions in the First, Seventh, and Eighth Councilmanic Districts, all under certain terms and conditions. 250001 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions. - 9 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 5, 2025 250487 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority to purchase electricity and certain attributes and benefits related to the generation of such electricity from Abes Run Solar, LLC, for use in connection with City facilities, all under certain terms and conditions.
250043 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by defining affordable housing projects and establishing specific application and permitting procedures for such projects, all under certain terms and conditions. 250044 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to establish requirements related to security deposits for residential rentals and establishing remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
250045 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to establish requirements related to fees charged by landlords to individuals applying for residential tenancy, all under certain terms and conditions. 250213 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad An Ordinance amending Section 9-633 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sale of Electronic Smoking Devices and Unapproved Nicotine Delivery Products,” to update definitions and to provide for additional penalties, enforcement, and compliance options, all under certain terms and conditions. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS - 10 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 5, 2025 250610 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution recognizing the Month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month and Caribbean American Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia. 250611 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas for Council President Johnson Resolution recognizing June 7, 2025, as Black Men’s Wellness Day in the City of Philadelphia. 250614 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to examine the potential reinstatement of the 92nd Police District, formerly the Fairmount Park Police, in light of recent incidents of gun violence, including the Memorial Day shooting on Lemon Hill.
250615 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution honoring and recognizing civilian oversight of policing in Philadelphia, established originally in 1958, emphasizing that mutual respect and cooperation are essential for improving public safety and police-community relations and further proclaiming June 9th as “Civilian Police Oversight Day” in the City of Philadelphia. 250616 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution honoring and congratulating Chris Bartlett on the occasion of his retirement from the William Way LGBT Community Center after fifteen years of dedicated service on June 30, 2025.
250622 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution recognizing the 10th through 13th days of the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijr as Eid al-Adha” in the City of Philadelphia during June 2025 - 11 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 5, 2025 250623 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution authorizing Councilmember Young’s appeal, on behalf of and as representative of City Council, of the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment with respect to 3230-38 Diamond Street. 250624 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young for Council President Johnson Resolution recognizing June2025 as “Gun Violence Awareness Month” in the City of Philadelphia 250625 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution honoring and recognizing Bernice Dobbins-Sharpe for a lifetime of love and community-building, on the occasion of her 100th birthday this June 4, 2025.
250626 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution joining the City of Philadelphia in National Garden Week 2025, celebrating the role of nature in nurturing mental and physical wellness, and recognizing the urgent need for garden equity across the City of Philadelphia. 250627 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution recognizing the Month of July as Disability Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia, and affirming the City of Philadelphia’s commitment to advancing equity, access, and opportunity for people with disabilities in our City and beyond.
250628 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution recognizing June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and commending the work of advocates and researchers working to improve brain health and cognitive function through risk reduction, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. - 12 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 5, 2025 250632 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll for Council President Johnson Resolution honoring and congratulating Kevin Mazzucola for his career and retirement as the Executive Director of the Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia. 250633 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill for Council President Johnson Resolution honoring Keith J. Brune on the occasion of his retirement from the Division of Aviation and recognizing his more than 30 years of dedicated service to the City of Philadelphia.
250635 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution a Resolution Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Southeast Asian American Resettlement in the United States and Reaffirming the Philadelphia City Council’s Commitment to Invest in the Economic and Cultural Strength of Cambodian, Hmong, Lao, and Vietnamese Communities. 250636 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution recognizing June 11th as the International Day of Play in the City of Philadelphia, and honoring the Live and Learn initiative for its groundbreaking work bringing Playful Learning environments to affordable housing communities, in alignment with the global mission to elevate and protect every child’s right to play. - 13 -City of Philadelphia