Cindy Bass
District 8 Councilmember, Philadelphia City Council
Legislation filed this term
- Authorizing the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold hearings to examine the maintenance, inspection, enforcement, and demolition of deteriorating, blighted, and unsafe properties in the City of Philadelphia (Adopted)
- To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Rubicam Street, Ashmead Street, Wakefield Street, and Bringhurst Street. (In Committee)
- Also designating and ceremonially renaming the corner of East Ashmead Street and Wakefield Street as “Ennis Way,” in recognition of his extraordinary accomplishments in boxing, his representation of Philadelphia on the world stage, and his commitment to inspiring and giving back to the young people of his hometown. (Adopted)
- Recognizing and honoring the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) for its unwavering commitment to empowering women, strengthening families, advancing educational and economic opportunities, promoting health equity, advocating for social justice, and uplifting communities. (Adopted)
- Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Police Department’s “Women in Patrol” and honoring five decades of women’s service and leadership in law enforcement. (Adopted)
- Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 149 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Hartwell Lane from Seminole Street to its terminus southwestwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right of way for water main purposes and public utility purposes within the lines of the portion of Hartwell Lane being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right of way, under certain terms and conditions. (In Committee)
- Authorizing the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold a hearing to examine the implementation and enforcement of laws and regulations governing nuisance businesses, including Stop and Go establishments, signage, and window coverings, and to assess how enforcement practices can improve public safety, strengthen community trust, ensure due process, and reduce neighborhood conflict. (Adopted)
- Honoring and celebrating United Lutheran Seminary on its 200th Anniversary and commemorating the Seminary’s longstanding presence and service in the City of Philadelphia. (Adopted)
- Recognizing September 2026 as “Deaf Awareness Month” in the City of Philadelphia and further honoring Pennsylvania School for the Deaf for its historic leadership, educational excellence, and unwavering commitment to empowering Deaf and hard-of-hearing students and advancing Deaf culture and community. (Adopted)
- Amending Chapter 12-900 (“Parking Regulations and Penalties”) of The Philadelphia Code to include the Eighth Councilmanic district in the regulation of parking of certain large vehicles, including boats, motor homes, house coaches, house trainers, truck campers, recreational cargo trainer, and recreational trailers, under certain terms and conditions. (In Committee)
- Also naming the 1100 Block of West Rockland Street in the Logan neighborhood as “Officer Melvin Kilgore Way” in honor of the life, legacy, and extraordinary community service of Officer Melvin “Kil” Kilgore. (Adopted)
- To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Germantown Avenue, Cayuga Street, 17th Street, Saint Paul Street, Germantown Avenue, Brunner Street, and Wayne Avenue. (In Committee)
- Amending Chapter 9-645 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled, Eighth District Commercial Business Hour Restriction, to provide a limited exception to the curfew for a specific area in the Eighth Councilmanic District, all under certain terms and conditions. (In Committee)
- Amending Section 14-530 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/EDO, Eighth District Overlay District” by restricting additional uses and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. (In Committee)
- Honoring and congratulating the Science Leadership Academy/Palumbo Girls Lacrosse Team upon winning the 2026 Philadelphia Public League Girls Lacrosse Championship, recognizing their undefeated season, outstanding athletic achievement, leadership, perseverance, and positive impact as role models in their school and community. (Adopted)