City of Philadelphia Thursday, December 4, 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, December 4, 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, December 4, 2025 BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE 241070 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to eliminate the requirement that City officers and employees resign from their City office or employment before becoming candidates for public office; and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia. 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.
250612 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution appointing Nicole Conrad to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion. 250613 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution reappointing Nathan Muchnick to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion. 250820 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution appointing Mark Graefe to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 4, 2025 250970 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll for Council President Johnson Resolution 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 electors of Philadelphia. 251035 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution recognizing and determining that Bill No. 250804 remains under active consideration by this Council. 251040 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2230 N. 3rd Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
251046 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution reappointing Adam Shapiro to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District. 251047 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution appointing Rafael Licht to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District. 251048 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution reappointing Allison Hindman-Harvey to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 4, 2025 251049 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution appointing Marlene Clark to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District. 251050 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution authorizing Councilmember Cindy Bass’s appeal, on behalf of and as representative of City Council, of the decision of the Department of Licenses and Inspections with respect to 6930 Ardleigh Street.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE 240304-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Young, Squilla and Harrity An Ordinance amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), to require proof of certain insurance certificates; all under certain terms and conditions.
241056 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas An Ordinance 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 Charter to eliminate the requirement that City officers and employees resign from their City office or employment before becoming candidates for public office; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. - 5 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 4, 2025 250534 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll An Ordinance 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 to the south side of Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford Avenue; approving a change of the boundaries of the District to include 6700 Rowland Avenue to the service area; approving a change of boundaries of the District to remove from the service area 4014 through 4034 Robbins Street as well as 3501 through 3539 Ryan Avenue; continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc.
, a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, as the neighborhood improvement district management association for the District; approving a plan for and report concerning the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. relating to the District; and reauthorizing the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. to assess property owners within the District a special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved plan; all in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act, and under certain terms and conditions.
250607 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Harrity An Ordinance amending Chapter 17-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Procurement Contracts,” by revising Section 17-101, entitled “Prequalification of Prospective Bidders for Contracts for Construction of Public Works,” to establish minimum workforce training requirements and documentation standards for contractors and subcontractors on public works projects, all under certain terms and conditions. 250646 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas An Ordinance 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.
” 250651 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll for Council President Johnson An Ordinance 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 employees in the City of Philadelphia, to establish the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Board, and to establish the Retirement Savings Administrative Fund, all under certain terms and conditions. - 6 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 4, 2025 250708 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson An Ordinance amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code) to revise penalties associated with stop work and cease operations orders, under certain terms and conditions. 250709 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson An Ordinance amending Section 9-4403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Enforcement,” to provide for the continuation of nuisance business enforcement following a change in business, under certain terms and conditions.
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. 250768 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” to prohibit contractors providing solid waste, recycling or composting services to the City from incinerating discarded matter, 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. - 7 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 4, 2025 250804 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau for Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance 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-Community Overlay District”; and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. 250834 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” to establish Seventh District Overlay District, restrict certain commercial uses and make other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
250887-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia to construct, own, and maintain right-of-way encroachments in various parts of the City, under certain terms and conditions. 250888-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas An Ordinance 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 unauthorized restaurant reservations with food service establishments and to provide for definitions, prohibited acts, penalties, and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions.
250950 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll for Council President Johnson An Ordinance 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 Charter relating to the creation of the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Board; and authorizing and directing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. - 8 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 4, 2025 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 251071 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution honoring and recognizing Distinguished Young Gentlemen for its mentorship and youth development work empowering Philadelphia’s elementary school-aged boys through etiquette, character-building, and leadership development, as part of the Children & Youth Spotlight, which celebrates community-centered organizations uplifting young people across the City.
251072 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings on the economic impact of cruising in the City of Philadelphia 251073 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution declaring each Friday in December 2025 as “Shop Black Business Friday” in the City of Philadelphia. 251074 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Johnson Resolution honoring Mo’ne Davis, Philadelphia native and 10th overall pick in the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League draft. 251075 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Johnson Resolution congratulating the Avenging The Ancestors Coalition and its founder Michael Coard, Esq.
on the 15th Anniversary of the grand opening of the Slavery Memorial at the President’s House at Sixth and Market Streets. - 9 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 4, 2025 251076 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Johnson Resolution honoring and congratulating former Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, a Super Bowl LII champion, defensive leader, and distinguished advocate for social justice, on his induction into the Eagles Hall of Fame on November 28, 2025 - the first member of the Super Bowl LII roster to earn this recognition. 251082 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution recognizing December 8 through December 14, 2025 as Computer Science Education Week in the City of Philadelphia.
251083 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution authorizing the Council Committees on Legislative Oversight and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings to investigate the current conditions and future of Philadelphia’s public libraries. 251084 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution honoring the Life and Legacy of architect Robert A. M. Stern - 10 -City of Philadelphia