City of Philadelphia Thursday, October 16, 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, October 16, 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, October 16, 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. 250853 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson Resolution renaming 1900 Block of South 20th Street “Dr. Beverly Wylie Way” in honor of Reverend Dr. Beverly Wylie, in recognition of her steadfast commitment to her church and dedicated service to the South Philadelphia community.
250868 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2208 E Norris St located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 250869 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2323-31 N. 5th Street, 2322, 2324, 2326, 2328, 2330, 2332 N. Orkney Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
250870 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2407, 2409, 2411, 2413, 2415, 2439, 2441, 2443, 2445, and 2447 N 6th St located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 16, 2025 250879 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke Resolution authorizing the Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to create a Cost of Living Task Force and to hold hearings on the cost of living in Philadelphia in order to study conditions and advance recommendations that ensure Philadelphia is a City where all residents can afford to live and thrive. 250882 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution renaming the intersection at 21st Street and Godfrey Avenue to "Rev. C. L. Pryor Way" in honor of Reverend C. L. Pryor, a visionary leader, community servant, and longtime pastor of Corinthian Baptist Church of Germantown.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE 240872 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 6618 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149, under certain terms and conditions. 250493 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance 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. 250575 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Gorgas Lane between Ridge Avenue and Lawnton Street, under certain terms and conditions. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 16, 2025 250576 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 426-28 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123, under certain terms and conditions. 250652 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing a dumpster enclosure encroachment at 782-84 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions. 250653 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing a Streetery in the Right-of-Way adjacent to 782-84 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
250706 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Grange Avenue, Park Avenue, Chew Avenue, and Broad Street. 250710 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance amending Section 3 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 230033), approved April 12, 2023, entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing the vacating of Sloan Street from Ogden Street to its terminus northwardly therefrom and the reserving and plotting upon City Plan No.
106 of a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes and public utility purposes within the lines of said Sloan Street being vacated and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right of way, under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. - 5 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 16, 2025 250711 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Preston Street, between Spring Garden and Haverford, all under certain terms and conditions. 250712 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance authorizing the Streets Department to establish parking and stopping regulations on both sides of 47th Street between Chestnut Street and Kingsessing Street, under certain terms and conditions. 250713 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on S. 62nd street between Chestnut street and Walnut street; Kingsessing avenue between S. 52nd street and S. 53rd street; Sansom street between S. 62nd street and S.
63rd street; Powelton avenue between N. 42nd street and N. 43rd street; Powelton avenue between 43rd street and Holden street.
250714 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Fountain street between Ridge avenue and Hazelwood lane; Lauriston street between Roxborough avenue and Monastery avenue; Overlook road between Matthias street and Shalkop street; Gorgas lane between Ridge avenue and Lawton street; Martin street between Ridge avenue and Mitchell street; Levering street between Cresson street to Silverwood street; Lemonte street between Pechin street and Ridge avenue; Dupont street between Flemming street and Boone street to Dead end; Monastery avenue between Mitchell street and Ridge avenue; Palisades drive between Capital View drive and Heritage drive and Merrick road.
250715 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Hobart street between Thompson street and Master street; Lancaster avenue between Jefferson street and N. 54th street; N. 59th street between Malvern avenue and Woodcrest avenue; Bambrey street between Willard street and Allegheny avenue. - 6 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 16, 2025 250716 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 230438), approved July 5, 2023, entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos.
230 and 289 by placing on the City Plan two irregularly-shaped areas, one located along the northeasterly side of Ridge Avenue and extending from a point northwest of the Wissahickon Creek to a point approximately four-hundred twenty-four feet further northwestwardly therefrom and the other located along the southwesterly side of Ridge Avenue extending from a point northwest of the Wissahickon Creek northwestwardly to the southwesterly side of Main Street, thereby widening said Ridge Avenue, and authorizing the opening of the portions of the said widened Ridge Avenue extending through property owned by the City, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the additions to the beds of Ridge Avenue and Main Street being placed on the City Plan,” by extending t
he period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. 250718 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-900 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking Regulations and Penalties,” to confirm regulations adopted by the Department of Streets that establish and revise time-limited and other rules restricting parking, stopping and standing, including the establishment of time-restricted loading zones, in the Center City area, bounded by Spring Garden street, the Schuylkill River, Bainbridge street and the Delaware River; and to reauthorize changes and additions to such parking rules in the Center City area by the Department of Streets on an ongoing basis; all under certain terms and conditions.
250719 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wilt Street, Gratz Street, Montgomery Avenue, and 19th Street. 250721 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill An Ordinance amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending Section 14-515, entitled “Northeast Overlay District,” and making related changes all under certain terms and conditions. - 7 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 16, 2025 250723 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 370 by striking from the City Plan Southampton Road from Bustleton Avenue to its terminus southeastwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions. 250724 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 1000-52 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions. 250725 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1313-17 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
250770 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use of An Automated Speed Enforcement System to Improve Safety,” by providing for the use, administration and enforcement of automated speed cameras on designated state routes, under certain terms and conditions. 250771 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll An Ordinance 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.
250772 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions. - 8 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 16, 2025 250774 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad An Ordinance amending Section 9-3903 of The Philadelphia Code (“Certificate of Rental Suitability; Required Tenant Documents”) to include the provision of voter registration information to tenants, all under certain terms and conditions. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 250893 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution recognizing October 2025 as International Dignity Month and Celebrating Philadelphia’s Commitment to Upholding the Worth and Humanity of Every Resident. 250894 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution honoring and Congratulating Jenaye Munford for Nearly Twenty Years of Dedicated, Innovative, and Transformative Service to the City of Philadelphia and City Council.
250895 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee of the Whole to hold hearings to discuss the current state of Philadelphia school facilities, how the School District evaluates those facilities and what the educational facilities needs are for the school district today and in the future. 250896 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight and the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold joint hearings to investigate the rising costs of energy bills, what is driving those increases, and what the city can and can’t do to address why our energy bills are so high. - 9 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 16, 2025 250898 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution honoring and recognizing Matchroom Boxing & Empire Fighting Chance Boxing for their impactful partnership that expands boxing opportunities in Philadelphia and worldwide. 250899 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution honoring and celebrating the 25th anniversary of La Liga del Barrio and recognizing its ongoing commitment to provide opportunities for Latino youth in Philadelphia by providing a positive outlet for educational, athletic, and personal development.
250900 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution honoring, recognizing, and celebrating Young Involved Philadelphia on the occasion of its 25th anniversary for their commitment to increasing civic engagement, empowering young adults, fostering leadership development, and connecting young professionals with leadership and volunteer opportunities. 250901 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution honoring and recognizing BalletX, on the occasion of its 20th anniversary, for its outstanding contributions to contemporary ballet and the cultural life of Philadelphia.
250902 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution authorizing the Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings exploring the context of data center development and operations in the Philadelphia region, the demand for technology infrastructure to support increased use of digital services, and the impacts of its development on Philadelphia’s communities. 250903 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada Resolution declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia. - 10 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 16, 2025 250904 Resolution honoring, recognizing, and celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Community College of Philadelphia 250905 Resolution recognizing the Community College of Philadelphia and its “Legislators for a Day” 250906 Resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as “Manufacturing Month” in the City of Philadelphia 250907 Resolution honoring and Remembering the Life and Legacy of Vincent “Mr. Vince” Termini Sr. , the Beloved Owner of Termini Bros. Bakery 250908 Resolution honoring the life and legacy of the acclaimed musician, D’Angelo, who chose his truth over any accolades or accomplishments, therefore achieving a success that leaves him with few peers.
250909 Resolution recognizing October as Children’s Health Month in the City of Philadelphia and affirming the City’s commitment to children’s overall well-being. - 11 -City of Philadelphia