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City Council

Thursday, February 27, 2025, 10 a.m. (Philadelphia time), Room 400, City Hall

On the agenda

Transmitting 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. (250172): Read and Filed
Transmitting a message advising you that pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Number 250002 Bill Number 250003 Bill Number 250008 Bill Number 250009 Bill Number 250041 - 45 days Bill Number 250042 - 45 days Bill Number 250046 Bill Number 250047 Bill Number 250048 Bill Number 250049 Bill Number 250068 Bill Number 250071 Bill Number 250073 Bill Number 250100 Bill Number 250102 (250173): Read and Filed
Recognizing Bernice Corean Wilcox for her lifelong dedication to her family and community, celebrating her remarkable contributions, and expressing deep appreciation for the lasting impact of her kindness, service, and leadership. (250153): Adopted
A resolution honoring and congratulating Universal Audenried High School senior guard Shayla Smith on her remarkable achievement as Philadelphia's All-Time Girls' Scoring Leader. (250154): Adopted
A resolution congratulating Universal Audenried High School's Varsity Girls' Basketball Team for their historic three-peat as 2025 Public League Champions. (250155): Adopted
Calling on all of Philadelphia to recognize Black History Month, the stain of slavery in America, and the ways it still affects our laws and our common humanity, and to uplift and recall those who have advocated for moving our city and nation toward full inclusion and equity. (250156): Adopted
Recognizing February 28th, 2025, as HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia. (250158): Adopted
Honoring the life and legacy of Tyrone Smith, longtime community leader and champion for the Black LGBTQ+ Community in Philadelphia. (250159): Adopted
Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services and the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold joint hearings examining water main breaks and sinkholes occurring in District 7, evaluating the underlying causes of these issues, and identifying solutions to prevent and mitigate their frequency. (250160): Adopted
Recognizing the month of February as National Cancer Prevention Month and acknowledging the disproportionate impact of cancer on the Black community. (250161): Adopted
Honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Dominican Community and Celebrating the 181st Anniversary of the Dominican Republic's Independence. (250162): Adopted
Authorizing the Special Committee on Kensington to hold hearings on the implementation of Art Therapy Programming as a low-barrier intervention method in addressing substance abuse disorder and serious mental illness during and after incarceration. (250164): Adopted
Honoring the historic North Philadelphia Tenants Union, City-Wide Tenants Union, East Broad Street Tenants Union, and Northwest Tenants Organization, which were critical in the fight for basic tenants' rights and protections in the City of Philadelphia and whose work continues to inspire local activists and community leaders today. (250166): Adopted
Honoring and congratulating PIDC, Philadelphia's public-private economic development corporation, on driving 25 years of job growth at the Navy Yard, and recognizing March 31-April 6 as Navy Yard Week in the City of Philadelphia. (250169): Adopted
A resolution honoring and congratulating Philadelphia native, Stephen Fulton Jr., for his achievement in becoming the World Boxing Council Featherweight Champion. (250170): Adopted
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. (250071): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
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. (250072): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
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. (250073): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
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. (241081): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 1148-50 S. 11th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions. (241083): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
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 (241107): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 546 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions. (250002): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
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. (250004): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
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 (250005): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
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 (250006): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
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 (250007): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
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. (250008): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 542 Christian St., Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions. (250009): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
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. (250046): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 1525 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions. (250047): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 2049 East Hagert St, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions. (250048): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 1625 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions. (250049): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
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. (250069): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
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. (250070): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
Condemning President Donald J. Trump for moving our nation closer to a constitutional crisis by likening himself to, and acting like, a king. (250125): Adopted
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 623 Rear N 55th Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (250127): Adopted
Calling on Immigration and Customs Enforcement to immediately release Sereyrath "One" Van from Moshannon Valley Processing Center and calling on Philadelphia's Members of the United States Congress to champion welcoming immigration policies in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and to recognize Philadelphia as a City of second chances, especially for formerly incarcerated non-citizens. (250138): Adopted
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4701 Sansom Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (250143): Adopted
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1124 S 56th Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (250144): Adopted
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. (240427-AA): Amended
Authorizing PHILIPPIAN BAPTIST CHURCH or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 5801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141, under certain terms and conditions. (250147): Introduced and Referred
Amending Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of An Automated Speed Enforcement System to Improve Safety," by providing for the use, administration and enforcement of automated speed cameras on routes located within specified school zones, under certain terms and conditions.? (250148): Introduced and Referred
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. (250149): Introduced and Referred
Amending Section 9-613 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Junk Dealers," by requiring a license to sell scrap metals, under certain terms and conditions. (250150): Introduced and Referred
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. (250151): Introduced and Referred
Amending Chapter 9-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Responsible Business Operations," by revising Section 9-4406, entitled "Penalties," to require businesses found in violation of state tobacco laws to post signage indicating their lack of authorization to sell tobacco under city and state law; all under certain terms and conditions. (250152): Introduced and Referred
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. (250157): Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Also naming the 2900 Block of Dauphin Street as "James Blocker Way." (250163): Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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. (250165): Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Recognizing inadequate heating standards in rental housing across Philadelphia and emphasizing the need to efficiently and comprehensively address heating issues throughout the City. (250167): Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Honoring the Father Judge High School Boys' Basketball Team for winning the 2025 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship and celebrating their remarkable achievement. (250168): Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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. (250171): Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

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