City of Philadelphia Thursday, March 6, 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, March 6, 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 6, 2025 BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE 250130 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution condemning the unconstitutional actions taken by the Department of Government Efficiency to dismantle the federal government. 250157 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution renaming the 2000 block of N 59th Street “Will Smith Way” to honor and celebrate the impactful career and legacy of Will Smith, a West Philadelphia native. 250163 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution also naming the 2900 Block of Dauphin Street as “James Blocker Way.
” 250165 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Harrity for Council President Johnson Resolution denouncing Senator Rand Paul’s National Right to Work Act as detrimental to labor, as it undermines workers’ collective bargaining rights, weakens union power, and threatens worker protections. 250167 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke Resolution recognizing inadequate heating standards in rental housing across Philadelphia and emphasizing the need to efficiently and comprehensively address heating issues throughout the City. 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. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 6, 2025 250171 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution recognizing the critical importance of legal representation in protecting the rights of immigrants when interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and encouraging all immigrant serving organizations to promote legal resources. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE 240427-A 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. 250071 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla for Council President Johnson An Ordinance to amend Bill No.
240182 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2025-2030 inclusive,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals to conform to amendments to the FY2025 Capital Budget Ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions. 250072 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla for Council President Johnson An Ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 from the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Transportation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
250073 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla for Council President Johnson An Ordinance to amend Bill No. 240181 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2025 Capital Budget,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 6, 2025 241081 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk cafe in the vicinity of 229 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions. 241083 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1148-50 S. 11th St. , Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions. 241107 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N. 18th street between Wood street and Callowhill street; Vine street between N. 18th street and N. 19th street; Callowhill street between N. 18th street and N. 19th street; N.
17th street between Callowhill street and Wood street; Thompson street between N. 18th street and N. 17th street; Harold street between N. 22nd street and N. 23rd street 250002 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 546 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions. 250004 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance amending an Ordinance (Bill No.
230577), approved November 13, 2023, entitled “Granting permission to Wynnefield/Overbrook Eruv Association, in order to demarcate the boundaries of a Wynnefield/Overbrook eruv district, to construct and maintain a clear nylon cord and other ancillary facilities including a maximum of one hundred poles and forty-five pieces of plexiglass along, over, and in certain public rights-of-way and City streets, and/or to attach such demarcation facilities to existing facilities owned by other entities authorized by other City ordinances, subject to such owner’s consent; all 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, March 6, 2025 250005 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on North 22nd Street, from Spring Garden Street to Green Street and remove a travel lane on North 22nd Street within the same limits, all under certain terms and conditions 250006 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on N. 13th Street, from Cecil B.
Moore Avenue to Diamond Street, all under certain terms and conditions 250007 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on N. 23rd Street between Race Street and Market Street, under certain terms and conditions 250008 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing the vacating of Clarion Street from Addison Street to its terminus northwardly therefrom and the reserving and plotting upon City Plan No. 308 of a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes and water main purposes within the lines of said Clarion Street being vacated and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right of way, under certain terms and conditions.
250009 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 542 Christian St. , Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions. - 6 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 6, 2025 250046 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll An Ordinance authorizing the opening of a right of way to the public on land near the intersection of the southeasterly side of Bath Street and southwesterly side of Victoria Streets, all being land owned by the City. 250047 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1525 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions. 250048 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2049 East Hagert St, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.
250049 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 1625 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions. 250069 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Wildey Street between Columbia Avenue and Earl Street; Dunton Street between Wildey Street and Girard Avenue; Earl Street between Girard Avenue and Wildey Street; S. 7th Street between Johnston Street and Bigler Street. - 7 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 6, 2025 250070 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of York street between Almond street and Mercer street; Clarion street between Dickinson street and Tasker Street; Ellsworth street between S. 7th street and S. 8th street; Annin street between Marshall street and S. 7th street; Ellsworth street between Passyunk avenue and S. 9th street; Pierce street between S. 12th street and S. 11th street; McClellan street between S. 9th street and S. 10th street; Jackson street between S. 5th street and S. 6th street; Cross street between S. 5th street and S. 4th street; S. 5th street between Morris street and Tasker street.
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. 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 250178 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution recognizing March 2025 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" and Promoting Public Awareness of the Risks and Prevention of Colorectal Cancer. - 8 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 6, 2025 250179 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution welcoming, Recognizing, and Commending Morehouse College and the "Get On The Bus" Initiative for Their Dedication to Mentorship, Leadership, and Community Empowerment in Philadelphia. 250180 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson Resolution a resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of Odunde, the largest African American street festival in the United States, and its impact on African and African American heritage, culture, and community.
250181 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution recognizing March 2-8, 2025, during Women’s History Month, as Women in Construction (WIC) Week in the City of Philadelphia 250182 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution recognizing The Pennsylvania Municipal League, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s oldest municipal association and one of five of the oldest in the nation, as it celebrates its 125th Anniversary 250184 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution honoring and recognizing the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - Pennsylvania Chapter (NC100BWPA) on their annual Legislative Day and for their dedication to advancing gender and racial equity and empowering Black women, during Women’s History Month.
250185 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to investigate federal DEI program rollbacks and their effects on Philadelphia’s tax-exempt higher education institutions. - 9 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 6, 2025 250186 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution honoring and congratulating Colman Domingo for his second Oscar nomination for the Best Actor in a Leading Role Award at the 97th Academy Awards, for his role as John “Divine G” Whitfield in the film Sing Sing. 250187 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution declaring March 2-8, 2025 as Teen Tech Week in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing the importance of digital literacy to empower teens to be informed and responsible digital citizens. 250188 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution declaring March 2-8, 2025 as National Consumer Protection Week in the City of Philadelphia.
250189 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Councilmember Lozada Resolution resolution Recognizing March as Women’s History Month in the City of Philadelphia 250190 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution recognizing, celebrating, and expressing gratitude to Charlene Samuels for her leadership and unwavering dedication to improving the lives of her neighbors in Logan, and her years of tireless and selfless service to the City of Philadelphia and its constituents, on the occasion of Women’s History Month. 250191 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution honoring and commending Sonia Garrett for her constant service to her community and her tireless devotion to improving the lives of her neighbors in Logan, North Philadelphia, on the occasion of Women’s History Month.
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CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 6, 2025 250192 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll Resolution proclaiming the Month of March 2025 as Irish Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia and Honoring the St. Patrick’s Day Observance Association of Philadelphia. 250193 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution honoring and congratulating the Neumann-Goretti girls basketball team on winning the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship. 250194 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad for Council President Johnson Resolution a resolution thanking A.
Bruce Crawley, founder of Millenium 3 Management, the African American Chamber of Commerce, and a founding member of Visit Philadelphia, for his decades of leadership and invaluable contributions to the business, hospitality, and political communities in Philadelphia. - 11 -City of Philadelphia