City Council
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10 a.m. (Philadelphia time), Room 400, City Hall
On the agenda
- October 17, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: 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 250771 - Commission voted to extend its review 45 additional days Bill Number 250834 - Commission voted to extend its review 45 additional days Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor (250910): Read and Filed
- October 20, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: 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 No. 250706 Bill No. 250719 Bill No. 250723 Bill No. 250767 Bill No. 250772 Bill No. 250800 Bill No. 250801 Bill No. 250802 Bill No. 250803 Bill No. 250804 - Commission voted to extend its review 45 additional days Bill No. 250806 Bill No. 250807 Bill No. 250808 Bill No. 250809 Bill No. 250810 Bill No. 250811 - Approval with amendments Bill No. 250830 Bill No. 250835 Bill No. 250836 Bill No. 250839 Bill No. 250842 Bill No. 250845 - Commission voted to extend its review 45 additional days Bill No. 250847 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor (250911): Read and Filed
- Honoring the life and legacy of Kada Scott, a beacon of light and love in Philadelphia, remembered for her faith, kindness, and the countless lives she touched. (250921): Adopted by Standing Vote
- Honoring the life and legacy of Michael I. Days for his extensive career as a reporter and editor for the Philadelphia Daily News and later as the Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion at the Philadelphia Inquirer. (250922): Adopted by Standing Vote
- Recognizing and honoring Power 99's Rise and Grind Morning Show for its lasting contributions to radio and the cultural fabric of the City of Philadelphia. (250923): Adopted
- Recognizing Chris Gale, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, for his work exemplary work and advocacy in ensuring the safety and inclusivity of cyclists throughout Philadelphia. (250924): Adopted
- Celebrating the Mural Arts Program and recognizing the month of October as Mural Arts Month in the City of Philadelphia. (250925): Adopted
- Honoring and Recognizing the Atlantic Center for Capital Representation and its staff for 15 years of dedicated service addressing systemic issues with the death penalty in Pennsylvania and across the nation. (250926): Adopted
- Commemorating and honoring the 2025 Philadelphia Walk to End Alzheimer's for mobilizing thousands of Philadelphians in the ongoing fight against Alzheimer's through advocacy, research, and community care. (250928): Adopted
- Honoring the life and legacy Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow, a prophetic activist and author grounded in Jewish tradition and faith, who created the foundation on which generations of moral activists stand. (250931): Adopted
- Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 250771, entitled "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," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. (250932): Adopted
- Honoring and recognizing Reverend Carolyn Clarene Cavaness for the one-year Anniversary of her pastoral appointment at the historic Mother Bethel AME Church. (250933): Adopted
- Recognizing and congratulating the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 on the momentous occasion of its 125th anniversary, celebrating over a century of exemplary leadership, advocacy, and unwavering dedication to the rights and welfare of electrical workers. (250934): Adopted
- Recognizing the extraordinary contributions and lifetime achievements of Dr. Molefi Kete Asante, founder of Afrocentricity, and the founder of the Molefi Kete Asante (MKA) Institute for Afrocentric Studies in the Germantown Neighborhood. (250935): Adopted
- Recognizing and affirming the City of Philadelphia's commitment to public health grounded in scientific evidence; and opposing state proposals that would weaken proven protections, including childhood immunizations, community water fluoridation, and practical steps that limit the spread of disease in schools. (250937): Adopted
- 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... (250534): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
- Amending Section 2-112 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Commissioners," by removing the powers and duties of the Department of Licenses and Inspections over matters relating to weights and measures; amending Title 9, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by removing provisions relating to amusement devices, and weights and measures and making related technical changes; and amending Title 19, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by eliminating provisions related to amusement licenses and weights and measures registration; all under certain conditions. (250572): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
- Repealing in its entirety the following Ordinance, approved December 23, 2024: Bill No. 240964-A02 (authorizing the City of Philadelphia to organize an authority to be known as The Arena Services District Authority, pursuant to the terms of the Pennsylvania Municipality Authorities Act, all under certain terms and conditions). (250577): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
- To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by North Street, Broad Street, Wallace Street, and 15th Street. (250648): Ordered Placed on This Day`s First Reading Calendar
- Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240415 (approved July 19, 2024), entitled "An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Island Avenue, the Delaware Expressway, and Bartram Avenue." (250767): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
- Amending Title 14-602, entitled "Use Tables," by prohibiting drug paraphernalia sales in certain industrial districts, all under certain terms and conditions. (250800): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
- Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms and conditions. (250802): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
- Amending Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/FDO Fourth District Overlay District" by clarifying allowed uses, all under certain terms and conditions. (250803): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
- 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. (250804-A): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
- Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms and conditions. (250808): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
- Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by clarifying certain provisions related to mixed income housing, revising the quality standards for affordable units within mixed income developments and making related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. (250810): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
- To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ardleigh Street, East Sedgwick Street, the SEPTA Chestnut Hill East Line and East Gorgas Lane. (250811): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
- Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code) to revise penalties associated with stop work and cease operations orders, under certain terms and conditions. (250708): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
- Amending Section 9-4403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Enforcement," to provide for the continuation of nuisance business enforcement following a change in business, under certain terms and conditions. (250709): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
- Adding a new Chapter 21-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Utility Meters," to prohibit provision of a second utility meter by a public utility at a residential property without evidence of a valid housing rental license for the property, under certain terms and conditions. (250722): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
- Amending Chapter 9-4900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Prohibition on Use of Certain Bags by Retail Establishments," to modify certain definitions, require retail establishments to charge a fee for the provision of a bag to customers, and require signage, all under certain terms and conditions. (250773): Read and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Second Reading Calendar
- October 23, 2025 To The President And Members Of The Council Of The City Of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 250771, entitled "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," for the purpose of reconsideration by Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker, Mayor (250912): Read and Filed
- 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. (250771-A): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
- Approving the Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Year 2026 pursuant to Bill No. 170206. (250892): Adopted
- Renaming the 1300 Block of N 52nd Street as "Dr. Damone B. Jones Way" in recognition of Dr. Damone B. Jones, Sr. for his exceptional service to the West Philadelphia community. (250897): Adopted
- To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, 9th Street, Erie Avenue, and Broad Street. (250493-AA): Read and Passed
- Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," to add two additional business community members to the Economic Opportunity Review Committee, all under certain terms and conditions. (250654): Read and Passed
- Amending Chapter 12-900 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Regulations and Penalties," to confirm regulations adopted by the Department of Streets that establish and revise time-limited and other rules restricting parking, stopping and standing, including the establishment of time-restricted loading zones, in the Center City area, bounded by Spring Garden street, the Schuylkill River, Bainbridge street and the Delaware River; and to reauthorize changes and additions to such parking rules in the Center City area by the Department of Streets on an ongoing basis; all under certain terms and conditions. (250718-A): Read and Passed
- 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. (250913): Introduced and Referred
- Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 5021-23 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, under certain terms and conditions. (250914): Introduced and Referred
- Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," to establish a partial exemption for certain child care service businesses, all under certain terms and conditions. (250915): Introduced and Referred
- Granting permission to Haverford Business Association to install and maintain encroachments in the nature of decorative lighting fixtures, attached to existing facilities owned by the City or other entities, subject to such owner's consent; all under certain terms and conditions. (250916): Introduced and Referred
- Amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District," to provide for building requirements to prevent vacant lots, all under certain terms and conditions. (250917-A): Introduced and Referred
- Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 161 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122, under certain terms and conditions. (250918): Introduced and Referred
- Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms and conditions. (250919): Introduced and Referred
- Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 2535-37 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions. (250920): Introduced and Referred
- Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold a hearing to examine the City of Philadelphia's strategies, laws, and policies for protecting victims of abuse and domestic violence within the justice system, including the Courts, the Sheriff's Office, the District Attorney's Office, and the Philadelphia Police Department. (250927): Adopted & Referred
- Authorizing the Council Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to investigate the City's payment and refund systems for municipal taxes. (250929): Adopted & Referred
- Also naming Oxford Street between Broad Street and 15th Street as "Jake and Sarah Adams Avenue." (250930): Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
- Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to examine the impacts of the current crisis threatening the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) on food and nutrition security in Philadelphia, including barriers to accessing benefits, disruptions to nutrition education and outreach, consequences for residents, and opportunities for coordinated City and community response. (250936): Adopted & Referred
Roll-call votes
- Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," to add two additional business community members to the Economic Opportunity Review Committee, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 14-2
- Amending Chapter 12-900 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Regulations and Penalties," to confirm regulations adopted by the Department of Streets that establish and revise time-limited and other rules restricting parking, stopping and standing, including the establishment of time-restricted loading zones, in the Center City area, bounded by Spring Garden street, the Schuylkill River, Bainbridge street and the Delaware River; and to reauthorize changes and additions to such parking rules in the Center City area by the Department of Streets on an ongoing basis; all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 16-0