City of Philadelphia Thursday, December 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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.
250955 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson Resolution approving the 2025-2026 Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H. O. M. E. ) Program Annual Program Statement and Budget, which addresses expenditures by various agencies in the first year of the H. O. M. E. Program. 250970-A 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.
251077 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 3830 Wallace Street, located in the 3rd Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 11, 2025 251078 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 3810 Haverford Avenue and 3712 Wallace Street, located in the 3rd Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. 251079 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Belmont Nos.
1, 2, 3 Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 4016-18 Powelton Avenue, 4020 Powelton Avenue, 4022 Powelton Avenue, 4024 Powelton Avenue, and 46-48 Wiota Street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Neighborhood Gardens Trust and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
251080 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson Resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Central Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1220-30 Kenilworth Street; and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Neighborhood Gardens Trust and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
251081 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 4th Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: N. 58th Street, N. Dover Street, W. Seltzer Street, W. Silver Street, W. Sterner Street, and W. Lehigh Avenue, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 11, 2025 251085 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young for Councilmember Brooks Resolution also naming the 2800 block of West Fletcher Street as “Mother Elizabeth L. Dabney Way. ” 251086 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1816, 1817, 1838, 1839, 1841, 1842, 1843, 1845, 1847, 1848, 1849, 1851, 1853, 1854, 1861, 1862, 1866 N. Etting Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
251087 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 5th Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: W. Letterly Street, W. Oakdale Street, N. Etting Street, N. Bailey Street, and N. 26th Street, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. 251088 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2423, 2425, 2437, 2446, 2501, 2502, 2504, 2505, 2506, 2513, 2516, 2517, 2526, 2529, 2539, 2542, 2556, 2567 N. Stanley Street; 2420, 2438, 2442, 2456, 2648, 2650, 2651 N.
Corlies Street; 2519, 2600, 2603, 2611, 2640, 2931, 2935, 3019, 3021, 3027, 3029, 3031, 3039 Oakdale Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 251089 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1725, 1726, 1729, 1747, 1749, 1832 N. 26th Street; 1808, 1809, 1810, 1812, 1819, 1824, 1828, 1837, 1838 N. Bailey Street; 1735, 1747, 1765 N. 27th Street; 2525, 2611 Cecil B Moore Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. - 5 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 11, 2025 251090 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution also naming Latimer Street between 12th and Camac Streets as “Pierre Robert Way” to honor the life and legacy of legendary humanitarian, deejay, and entertainer Pierre Robert. 251091 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2758-60 and 2762 Helen Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
251092 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 92 Collum Street, 98 Collum Street, and 5128 Wakefield Street, located in the 8th Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. 251093 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution also naming the corner of Broad Street and Pike Street in the City of Philadelphia as “Saudia Shuler Way” in honor of Saudia Shuler’s outstanding contributions to the City, her unparalleled commitment to uplifting the community, and her positive cultural impact on Philadelphia and beyond.
251094 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution condemning the Trump Administration for jeopardizing the stability of the healthcare workforce in the City of Philadelphia. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE - 6 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 11, 2025 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.
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.
250573 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson 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 2401 Walnut LP, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 2401 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions. 250574 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Finance, Taxes, and Collections,” to allow for refunds of the realty transfer taxes to victims of deed fraud, all under certain terms and conditions. - 7 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 11, 2025 250606 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance authorizing HOWARD FOREMAN, (“Owner”) to install, own and maintain a proposed fence encroachment at 1338-44 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140 (“Property”), under certain terms and conditions. 250646-A 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-A 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. 250717 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada An Ordinance renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as Wissinoming Park, located at 5801 Frankford Ave, as “Margaret Tartaglione Park” in the City of Philadelphia.
250720 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-2800 of The Philadelphia Code (“Chapter 10-2800 Vehicular Mobile Service Providers”) to add new prohibitions on where mobile medical service providers may operate and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions. - 8 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 11, 2025 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-A 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.
250801 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Johnson An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in certain parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and appurtenances, for public recreational purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.
250804-A 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. 250805 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled “Services and Other Businesses”) to add a new exemption from certain business hour restrictions for pharmacies, all under certain terms and conditions. - 9 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 11, 2025 250809 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 113-17 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions. 250832 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance formally renaming the Wynnefield Branch Library, located at 5325 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, as the “Reverend Louise Williams Bishop Library” to honor the dedication and service of former Pennsylvania State Representative Louise Williams Bishop.
250833 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada An Ordinance amending Title 16 entitled “Public Property” to add a new chapter to explicitly require the Philadelphia Land Bank to submit an annual report to Council that details the disposition of all land subject to the Land Bank, under certain terms and conditions. 250839 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 3467 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions. 250840 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll An Ordinance authorizing a Streetery in the Right-of-Way adjacent to 3467 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.
250841 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll for Council President Johnson An Ordinance authorizing the Director of the Department of Aviation, on behalf of the City, to transfer or convey real estate interests to resolve litigation with Tinicum Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions. - 10 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 11, 2025 250842 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 400 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions. 250843 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Refuse and Littering,” to require locking dumpsters; all under certain terms and conditions. 250846-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass An Ordinance authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 5901 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144, under certain terms and conditions.
250847 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 properties known as 1948 Cayuga Street, all 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.
250913 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance renaming the Paschalville Library to the “Hardy Williams Library of Paschalville” in honor of Pennsylvania State Senator Hardy Williams, a distinguished politician and trailblazer for the African American community. - 11 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 11, 2025 250914 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 5021-23 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, under certain terms and conditions. 250920 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2535-37 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions. 250946 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4435-37 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.
250947 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by N Frazier St. , Master St. , N Ithan St. , and Media St. 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. - 12 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 11, 2025 250951 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” by revising certain definitions; adding a new Section 12-926, entitled “Fee for Use of Bus Loading Zones and Facilities,” to impose a fee on certain activities by intercity buses; authorizing the installation and use of camera-based monitoring systems for administration of the fee system; and authorizing an agreement with the Philadelphia Parking Authority for enforcement and collection of certain fees for intercity buses; all under certain terms and conditions.
250952 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Section 14-602 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Tables” by defining building types and clarifying uses permitted in the RTA-2, Residential Two-Family Attached base zoning district, all under certain terms and conditions. 250953 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Johnson An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority for implementation and evaluation of energy conservation capital measures designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater, or other consumption or operating costs at specified City properties, under certain terms and conditions.
250954 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Johnson An Ordinance authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a provider agreement with Citizens Bank National Association for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions. - 13 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 11, 2025 250981 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and The Philadelphia Energy Authority relating to the financing of the construction, equipping, installation and implementation of energy conservation improvements and other measures designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater, or other consumption or operating costs at specified properties owned or leased, and operated, by the City; approving the issuance by such Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series to finance or refinance the costs of such project and authorizing and appr
oving the obligation of the City to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City will make necessary appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; and authorizing City officials to take other necessary or appropriate actions to effectuate the purposes of this Ordinance; all under certain terms and conditions.
250982 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson An Ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on certain portions of LeCount and Bambrey Streets, all under certain terms and conditions. 250983 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance amending Section 14-503 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District,” by amending the East Falls Neighborhood Commercial Review Area, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
250984 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Eva Street, Dearnley Street, Flamingo Street, Hillside Avenue, Shaw Street, Wigard Avenue Extension, Umbria Street, Minerva Street, and Shawmont Avenue. - 14 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 11, 2025 250985 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within the area bounded by Bryn Mawr Avenue, Wynnefield Avenue, Nevada Street and the SEPTA Railroad Right of Way. 250986 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts” by creating Section 14-545, entitled, “/WFS, West Fairmount Sports Area Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.
250987 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Sunset Avenue, Harner Street, Port Royal Avenue, Hagys Mill Road, and Cathedral Road. 251017 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance authorizing the Director of the Department of Aviation to acquire, on behalf of the City, fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest by purchase, amicable negotiation, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, in and to all or portions of a certain parcel of land known as 4521 Island Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
251018 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031, as amended. - 15 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 11, 2025 251019 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Bill No. 250103, (approved June 13, 2025) entitled “Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority for coordination of a guaranteed energy savings contract for implementation and evaluation of energy conservation measures designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater, or other consumption or operating costs at specified City properties, all under certain terms and conditions,” to clarify the scope of the guaranteed energy savings contract and make related technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
251022-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau An Ordinance amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” to revise standards and requirements associated with Sidewalk Cafés, all under certain terms and conditions.
251023 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development or the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to fit out a Health Center Facility based on plans and specifications acceptable to the City that will be developed on premises located on Frankford Avenue in the vicinity of Pratt Street and Dyre Street and to repay the landlord for the costs of the fit out, under certain terms and conditions. 251025 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll An Ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Ryan Avenue between Leon Street and Frankford Avenue.
251028 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing the installation, ownership and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 510 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19123, under certain terms and conditions. - 16 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 11, 2025 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 251103 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution recognizing and honoring Rich Lazer, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, for strengthening the Authority’s operations, improving customer service, and addressing key quality-of-life issues that impact residents across the City of Philadelphia. 251104 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution honoring La Salle College High School on Winning the 2025 PIAA Class 6A State Football Championship. 251105 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution honoring and recognizing The MAAFA Redemption Project and its Executive Director, Rev. Marshall Hatch Jr.
, for creating a safe, healing, and disciplined pathway for young men to reimagine themselves as leaders and change agents-work that reflects the same fight for opportunity, safety, and dignity championed in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.
251106 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated on its 112th Founders’ Day and Declaring January 9th Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated Day in the City of Philadelphia 251107 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on its 106th Founders’ Day and Declaring January 16th Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Day in the City of Philadelphia - 17 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 11, 2025 251109 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Johnson Resolution authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold hearings examining the history and purpose of Philadelphia’s Minority-, Women-, and Disabled-Owned Business Enterprises (MWDSBE) contracting programs, the current federal and judicial landscape affecting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policy, and the Parker Administration’s revised approach to participation ranges and procurement strategy.
251110 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution celebrating the fourth cohort of PhillyBOLT Grassroots Leaders in the City of Philadelphia recognizing the students of PhillyBOLT Academic-Year Fellowship Program for their dedication to community-led change and leadership development. 251111 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution recognizing, honoring and celebrating The Wardrobe on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary of opening. 251112 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke Resolution welcoming the FIFA World Cup 2026 Teams Playing in Philadelphia and Celebrating the World Cup’s Contribution to Philadelphia’s Global Economy.
251113 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke Resolution recognizing December 21st 2025 as Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day in the City of Philadelphia, acknowledging the lives of all unhoused people we have lost over the past year, and bringing attention to housing insecurity across the city. - 18 -City of Philadelphia