City of Philadelphia Thursday, May 8, 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, May 8, 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, May 8, 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. 250428 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 Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 250429 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 166 W.
Cumberland Street and 2537 Mutter Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 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. 250447 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution declaring May 13th, 2025, the 40th Anniversary of the MOVE Bombing, as a day of reflection and remembrance in the City of Philadelphia. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, May 8, 2025 250448 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution authorizing the renaming of the 600 block of Pallas Street in West Philadelphia to “Crawley Way” in honor of Ms. Carrie Shelton Crawley for her lifelong dedication to community service and leadership. 250451 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution renaming the 5300 Block of Girard Avenue to "Barristers Way" in Honor of The Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia, Inc. 250461 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution also naming South Broad Street between Pine and Lombard Streets as “Teddy Pendergrass Way” to honor the life and legacy of South Philadelphia legendary entertainer Teddy Pendergrass.
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CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, May 8, 2025 250065 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by revising Chapter 9-4100, entitled “Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces,” Chapter 9-4300, entitled “Wage Theft Complaints,” and Chapter 9-4500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Protections for Domestic Workers,” and by adding new chapters, entitled “Protecting Victims of Retaliation” and “Enforcement of Worker Protection Ordinances,” to add and revise definitions; remove provisions related to the wage theft coordinator; add requirements and remedies related to written contracts, meal times and breaks, leave time, contract termination, and other protections for domestic worker
s; establish for claims of retaliation under above-referenced chapters and Chapter 9-4700 of The Philadelphia Code (“Wrongful Discharge from Parking Employment”) the elements of proof and procedures, remedies and penalties for enforcement; authorize creation of a worker justice fund for victims of retaliation; add requirements for employer record keeping and provision of notice of employee rights under above-referenced chapters and Chapter 9-4700; revise and clarify procedures, remedies and penalties associated with administrative and civil enforcement under above-referenced chapters and Chapter 9-4700; provide for annual reporting to Council on enforcement of the City’s worker protection laws, including information regarding noncompliant employers; authorize revocation of City licenses an
d contracts awarded to employers found in violation of the City’s worker protection laws; authorize visa and deferred action certification on behalf of immigrant workers; and make related technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions. 240581 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones, Harrity, Driscoll, Bass, Landau, O'Neill, Squilla, Phillips, Ahmad, Lozada, Gilmore Richardson and Brooks An Ordinance formally renaming the Overbrook Park Branch Library located at 7422 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151, as the Robert A. Brady Library to honor the dedication and service of former United States Congressman and Chair of the Philadelphia Democratic Party, The Honorable Robert A. Brady.
240750 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass An Ordinance renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the Waterview Recreation Center, located at 5826 McMahon Street, as the “Donna Reed Miller Recreation Center” in the City of Philadelphia. - 5 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, May 8, 2025 250067 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania a perpetual right and easement on, over and across a certain tract of land at the intersection of Southampton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard for roadway and related improvements, under certain terms and conditions.
250068 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Streets Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to own and maintain a bridge to be constructed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (“PennDOT”) to carry Byberry Road over certain railroad tracks between Evans Street and Worthington Road, and placing said bridge carrying Byberry Road on the City Plan pursuant to the terms of an agreement between the City and PennDOT, all under certain terms and conditions.
250149 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee title or lesser real estate interest, including a leasehold estate, for all or a portion of the premises bounded by State Road, the Pennypack Creek, the Delaware River, and former Hartel Avenue, to enter into a lease or sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development at said premises for the development of a facility, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with PAID for the development of the facility, and to take title to the completed facility from PAID, all under certain terms and conditions.
250323 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 4101 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions. - 6 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, May 8, 2025 250266 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on 47th Street between Chestnut Street and Kingsessing, all under certain terms and conditions. 250267 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of a travel lane on 47th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
240665-AA 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. 250123 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass An Ordinance amending Section 6-503 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Licenses and Permits," to provide for the suspension of licenses for businesses not in compliance with applicable state regulations and/or whose physical layout significantly differs from the originally approved floor plan, all under certain terms and conditions.
250151 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by revising Chapter 9-4400, entitled "Responsible Business Operations," to add the sale of tobacco in violation of 18 Pa. C. S. § 6305 to the list of nuisance behaviors, under certain terms and conditions. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS - 7 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, May 8, 2025 250497 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution recognizing and Honoring the Life and Legacy of Congressman Dwight Evans on the Occasion of His 71st Birthday and Declaring May 16, 2025, as "Dwight Evans Day" in the City of Philadelphia. 250498 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Johnson Resolution honoring journalist Chuck Stone for his posthumous Special Citation from the Pulitzer Prize Board for his role as the Philadelphia Daily News’ first Black columnist, his trailblazing coverage of the Civil Rights Movement, and his position as co-founder of the National Association of Black Journalists.
250499 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution resolution celebrating May 5th to 9th, 2024, as Black Teacher Appreciation Week in the City of Philadelphia. 250500 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution honoring and congratulating George Lane, Brandon Chiu, and Denisia George for the prestigious honor of receiving the Gates Scholarship, a distinguished recognition that is awarded to 300 students every year out of nearly 100,000.
250501 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution honoring and Recognizing Njemele Tamala Anderson for Over 20 Years of Teaching and Being Named Philadelphia Citizen 2025 Educator of the Year 250502 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada Resolution authorizing the Special Committee on Kensington to hold a hearing to examine how chronic trauma from exposure to the opioid crisis impacts children’s emotional, mental, and behavioral health in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, and to explore tools, services, and programs to support these youth. - 8 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, May 8, 2025 250503 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada Resolution recognizing, congratulating, and celebrating the Clara Barton School on the distinguished occasion of its 100-year Anniversary, commemorating a century of early childhood academic excellence. 250506 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution honoring the Life and Legacy of Stephen J. Harmelin, Esquire 250508 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke Resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Reverend Gus Roman, a faithful servant of both the gospel and the people, for his legacy of uplifting Philadelphians, and for his unwavering commitment to civil rights locally and abroad.
250511 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution proclaiming May 2025 as National Tennis Month 250512 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution recognizing May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia 250513 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution proclaiming May 2025 to be American Stroke Month in Philadelphia - 9 -City of Philadelphia