City Hall Roll Call: June 12th, 2025
New Tax Rate Landscape, Budget Passes
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Session Recap:
Philadelphia City Council wrapped its spring legislative session Thursday, passing a significant number of bills and resolutions to clear its calendar before beginning its summer recess. Included in that package were the various bills compromising the city’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget. This year, the budget clocks in around $6.8 billion and contains significant financial investments in Mayor Cherelle Parker (D)’s Housing Opportunities Made Easy plan. Modest cuts to the City’s Wage Tax and Business Income and Receipts Tax are also included for this year, ramping up over the next ten years.
It’s important to note that while Council codified future year tax rates, these rates are not set in stone. As a practical matter, Council examines and adjusts tax rates on a year-to-year basis. Codifying future reductions in the city’s tax code is typically done as a symbolic gesture of future intent, rather than a binding future action.
The proposed tax reductions became the source of robust debate this budget cycle. A number of members of Council pushed back against cuts to the city’s tax rates, arguing that with funding uncertainty at the federal level and citywide service needs, that tax cuts were financially risky. Another faction on Council argued that the tax cuts were not aggressive enough and that the city was hurting its long term economic competitiveness. In the end, the middle ground won, with the following tax cuts enacted by Council Thursday, heading to the Mayor’s desk for her signature.
Business Income and Receipt Tax Schedule - Net Income Portion
Resident Wage Tax Schedule
Non-Resident Wage Tax Schedule
Resident Net Profit Tax
Non-Resident Net Profit Tax
Elimination of BIRT and U&O Exemptions
As a result of an ongoing lawsuit, Council also voted to eliminate two tax exemptions designed to help lower the tax burden for small businesses. Earlier this year, Massachusetts based Zoll Medical Corporation filed a law suit challenging the city’s $100,000 exemption, arguing that it violated Pennsylvania’s Uniformity Clause, which requires taxes to apply equally to all taxpayers. As reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer, City Solicitor Renee Garcia explained, “When the BIRT exemption was adopted, some case law suggested that an income threshold like the $100,000 exemption would be defensible,” City Solicitor Renee Garcia said in a statement. “In recent years, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has issued a series of cases that made it very clear the BIRT exemption is at risk. It is in City’s best legal interest to sunset the provision because the law has been clarified.”
The exemptions were wildly successful at ensuring small businesses were exempt from the tax. A Pew study conducted in 2024 found that almost 75% of businesses paid no BIRT taxes due to the exclusion. Mayor Parker’s budget took steps to try to mitigate the impact of eliminating the exclusion with BIRT reductions, as well as a fund to provide grants and technical assistance for businesses learning the process for filing BIRT returns.
The first non-exempt BIRT returns are due April 2026.
Increase to Realty Transfer Tax
Council also approved an increase to the city portion of the Realty Transfer Tax, from 3.287% to 3.578%. This increase is anticipated to raise approximately $173 million over the course of the Five Year Plan.
Other Council Business:
City Council, led by Councilmember Jim Harrity, held hearings on the ongoing use of synthetic herbicides in city parks, despite a Council ban on the chemicals.
Council President Kenyatta Johnson (D-2nd) sponsored a non-binding Charter referenda which would allow voter the opportunity to “call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly to provide sustainable and consistent funding to mass transit throughout the Commonwealth, including to SEPTA.”
City Hall could be getting a road diet in the form of a new bike lane. Mayor Parker transmitted a bill to Council, introduced by Councilmember Jeffery Young (D-5th), which would eliminate a motor vehicle travel lane from around City Hall, replacing it with a bike lane.
A new bill introduced by Councilmember Isaiah Thomas (D-AL) would require individuals working as security guards to receive a minimum of forty (40) hours of training through a certified security training program. The stated purpose of the bill is to “ensure that security officers are trained in a range of essential skills including counterterrorism, crime prevention, fire and other building safety, disaster recovery, first aid, community health and wellness, and coordination with police, fire, and emergency personnel during an emergency.”
Council stands adjourned until Thursday, September 11th at 10 AM.
Bills and Resolutions Introduced Today (By Subject Matter)
Due to the volume, ceremonial resolutions introduced by Councilmembers that honor or memorialize individuals or organizations will not be listed below, but can be found on Legistar.
🏗️ Construction / Zoning
Bill No. 250644: Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by adopting the 2021 edition of the “International Energy Conservation Code” and the “International Residential Code- Part IV Energy Conservation” as published by the International Code Council, with previously adopted amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act. (Johnson)
Bill No. 250645: Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by adopting the 2021 edition of the “International Plumbing Code” as published by the International Code Council, including introduction of new amendments and maintenance of previously adopted amendments to the 2018 International Plumbing Code, as adopted under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act. (Johnson)
Bill No. 250648: 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. (Young)
🗺️ Land Disposition / Acquisition
Res. No. 250661: Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2847 Boudinot Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (Lozada)
💼 Business Regulation
Bill No. 250654: 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. (Ahmad)
Res. No. 250668: Amending and restating Resolution 120184 to appoint two additional business community members to the Economic Opportunity Review Committee. (Ahmad)
Bill No. 250646: 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.” (Thomas)
🚦Streets
Bill No. 250652: Authorizing a dumpster enclosure encroachment at 782-84 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (Squilla).
Bill No. 250653: Authorizing a Streetery in the Right-of-Way adjacent to 782-84 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (Squilla).
Bill No. 250649: Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of a travel lane around City Hall. (Young)
💸 Finance / Budget
Bill No. 250651: 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. (Johnson)
Bill No. 250647: Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by creating a tax credit to encourage certain merchants to utilize the services of Philadelphia-based performing artists. (Thomas)
📜 Charter Change
Bill No. 250650: Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled Referenda Approved by the Voters,” by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly to provide sustainable and consistent funding to mass transit throughout the Commonwealth, including to SEPTA; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on.
Res. No. 250664: Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled “Referenda Approved by the Voters,” by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly to provide sustainable and consistent funding to mass transit throughout the Commonwealth, including to SEPTA.
⚖️ Privileged Resolutions (Authorizing Hearings / Urging Action)
Res. No. 250665: Calling on the United States Congress to facilitate the immediate release of FY25 Historic Preservation Fund funding. (Squilla)
Res. No. 250656: Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reject Senate Bill 527, which would repeal the Sterling Act and have a devastating impact on the City of Philadelphia’s fiscal stability, therefore financially crippling public services and regional leadership. (Johnson)
Res. No. 250662: Repealing Resolution No. 250586 (adopted May 29, 2025) which also named the 1500 block of Girard Avenue as “Alphonso Deal Way.” (Young)
Res. No. 250658: Authorizing the creation of the Philly is a Music City Task Force by the Committee of Legislative Oversight to develop and maintain the cultural and economic impact of music in Philadelphia. (Thomas)
Bills and Resolutions Introduced Today (By Member)
Due to the volume, ceremonial resolutions introduced by Councilmembers that honor or memorialize individuals or organizations will not be listed below, but can be found on Legistar.
Councilmember Mark Squilla (D-1st)
Bill No. 250652: Authorizing a dumpster enclosure encroachment at 782-84 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147.
Bill No. 250653: Authorizing a Streetery in the Right-of-Way adjacent to 782-84 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147.
Res. No. 250665: Calling on the United States Congress to facilitate the immediate release of FY25 Historic Preservation Fund funding.
Council President Kenyatta Johnson (D-2nd)
Bill No. 250644: Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by adopting the 2021 edition of the “International Energy Conservation Code” and the “International Residential Code- Part IV Energy Conservation” as published by the International Code Council, with previously adopted amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act.
Bill No. 250645: Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by adopting the 2021 edition of the “International Plumbing Code” as published by the International Code Council, including introduction of new amendments and maintenance of previously adopted amendments to the 2018 International Plumbing Code, as adopted under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act.
Bill No. 250650: Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled Referenda Approved by the Voters,” by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly to provide sustainable and consistent funding to mass transit throughout the Commonwealth, including to SEPTA; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on.
Bill No. 250651: 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.
Res. No. 250656: Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reject Senate Bill 527, which would repeal the Sterling Act and have a devastating impact on the City of Philadelphia’s fiscal stability, therefore financially crippling public services and regional leadership.
Res. No. 250664: Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled “Referenda Approved by the Voters,” by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly to provide sustainable and consistent funding to mass transit throughout the Commonwealth, including to SEPTA.
Councilmember Jeffery Young (D-5th)
Bill No. 250648: 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.
Bill No. 250649: Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of a travel lane around City Hall.
Res. No. 250662: Repealing Resolution No. 250586 (adopted May 29, 2025) which also named the 1500 block of Girard Avenue as “Alphonso Deal Way.”
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada (D-7th)
Res. No. 250661: Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2847 Boudinot Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Councilmember Nina Ahmad (D-AL)
Bill No. 250654: 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
Res. No. 250668: Amending and restating Resolution 120184 to appoint two additional business community members to the Economic Opportunity Review Committee.
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas (D-AL)
Bill No. 250646: 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.”
Bill No. 250647: Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by creating a tax credit to encourage certain merchants to utilize the services of Philadelphia-based performing artists.
Res. No. 250658: Authorizing the creation of the Philly is a Music City Task Force by the Committee of Legislative Oversight to develop and maintain the cultural and economic impact of music in Philadelphia.
Bills and Resolutions Passed by City Council at Today’s Session
Bills:
💸 250195 (Johnson): An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
💸 250196 (Johnson): An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026. (Brooks Nay)
💸 250197 (Johnson): An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget.
💸 250198 (Johnson): An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2026-2031 inclusive.
💸 250199 (Johnson): An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” to revise tax rates and end certain exclusions from the tax on receipts.
💸 250200 (Johnson): An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-1000 The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” to revise the fee for the use of parking meters.
💸 250201 (Johnson): An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “School Tax Authorization,” to provide for an increase in the tax that the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia is authorized to impose on real estate; and amending Chapter 19-1300, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” to establish an equivalent reduction in the tax rate for the City real estate tax.
💸 250202 (Johnson): An Ordinance amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax,” to eliminate certain exemptions.
💸 250210 (Johnson): An Ordinance amending Section 10-1001 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fees of Commissioner of Records," to increase the portion of fees for the recording of deeds and mortgages and related documents to be used for Housing Trust Fund purposes.
💸 250211 (Johnson): An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Realty Transfer Tax,” by revising the rate of the tax, all under certain terms and conditions.
💸 250212 (Johnson): An Ordinance to amend Chapter 19-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Development Impact Tax,” to end imposition of the tax, under certain terms and conditions.
🏗️ 250523 (Johnson): An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes.
🏗️ 250524 (Johnson): An Ordinance amending Section 14-802 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Motor Vehicle Parking Ratios,” by removing residential parking ratio minimums for the CMX-4 and CMX-5 Zoning Districts.
🏗️ 250525 (Johnson): An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning, for the creation of a new zoning district entitled “RTA-2, Residential Two-Family Attached.”
💸 250174 (Gauthier): An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-4600 of Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “LowIncome Tax Provisions,” by extending the deadline for low-income taxpayers to apply for a refund or forgiveness of Real Estate Taxes.
💸 250332 (Johnson): An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area,” to provide for additional extensions of certain benefits.
💸 250528 (Johnson): An Ordinance approving 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, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031.
💸 250529 (Johnson): An Ordinance approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2025 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 2026 through 2030, as amended.
💸 250566 (Johnson): An Ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants.
💸 250567 (Johnson): An Ordinance constituting the Twenty-Eighth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City’s continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifying applicability of sections of The First Class City Revenue Bond Act and the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989.
💸 250568 (Johnson): An Ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority relating to the financing of a Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Plan which includes housing production and preservation, home affordability, home owner and renter assistance, related contractor training and support, blight and vacant property reduction, urban beautification, neighborhood infrastructure, and other related programs; approving the issuance by the Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such plan and authorizing and approving the obligation of The City of Philadelphia 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 of Philadelphia 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; requiring an annual program statement and budget to be approved by Council, and other requirements; and authorizing and approving the Director of Finance of the City and other City officials to take other necessary or appropriate actions to effectuate the purposes of this ordinance.
🚓 241057 (Jones): An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses, to add a new Section 9-640, entitled “Mandatory Posting of Warning of Unlawful Transfer of Firearm,” to require licensed firearms dealers to post signs warning that purchasing firearms for another is criminally punishable.
🏠 250044-A (Landau): An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to establish requirements related to security deposits for residential rentals and establishing remedies for violations.
🏠 250331(O'Rourke): An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to hereby authorize the creation of an Anti-Displacement Fund, to establish violations for displacement, and to authorize the Department of Planning and Development to administer the Anti-Displacement Fund; and amending Section A-505, entitled “Cease Operations Order” to add notice requirements.
🏥 250213-A (Ahmad): An Ordinance amending Section 9-633 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sale of Electronic Smoking Devices and Unapproved Nicotine Delivery Products,” to update definitions and to provide for additional penalties, enforcement, and compliance options.
🏗️ 250291 (Gauthier): Amending Section 14-533 of The Philadelphia Code (“/MIN, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District”) to exempt from certain requirements of that Section residential development under programs designed to create affordable homeownership, which programs mandate deed restrictions and agreements establishing ongoing affordability requirements.
🏗️ 250293 (O'Neill): Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising the One Year Rule which limits the filing of permit applications that are substantially similar to a prior application with respect to which an appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment has been denied or dismissed; and making related changes.
🏗️ 250334 (Bass): Amending section 14-1000 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled Historic Preservation, requiring notification to City Council Members of historical designations in the City of Philadelphia.
🏗️ 250431 (Young): Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roy Street, 11th Street, Allegheny Avenue, and Germantown Avenue.
🏗️ 250432 (Young): Amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District” by removing exceptions for minimum residential lot area and floor area, height, and dwelling unit density bonus eligibility.
🏗️ 250436-A (Squilla): Amending Chapter 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Regulations,” and Chapter 14-700, entitled “Development Standards,” to establish use requirements for aboveground garages owned by a public entity and new development standards applicable to certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 10th Street, Chestnut Street, 11th Street and Ludlow Street.
💸 241024 (Johnson): Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements,” by amending Section 19-201, entitled “City Depositories,” to remove Citibank, N.A. and Republic First Bank as authorized financial institutions in which the City Treasurer may deposit funds.
🔏 250103 (Johnson): An Ordinance 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.
🚦250569 (Squilla): Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2654 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148.
🚦250570 (Squilla): Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2101 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125.
💼 250571 (Gilmore Richardson): An Ordinance amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” to modify exceptions and provide for reporting and recordkeeping in connection with invocation of such exceptions.
🗺️ 250483 (Johnson): 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 property bounded by Cobbs Creek, 75th Street (extended), Buist Avenue, and 78th Street and owned by the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, the Philadelphia Land Bank, or the Philadelphia Housing and Development Corporation.
🗺️ 250484-A (Bass): 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 property known as 1822-1830 West Cayuga Street.
🏞️ 250526 (Lozada): Renaming the Wissinoming Recreation Center to the “Margaret Tartaglione Recreation Center” to honor the life and legacy of Margaret “Marge” Tartaglione, a pioneering public servant and leader in Philadelphia’s politics.
🗺️ 250537 (Bass): 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 4368, 4370, 4372, 4374 Germantown Avenue.
🗺️ 250538 (Bass): 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 1911, 1913, 1915, 1917, 1919, 1921, 1923, 1925 and 1927 Cayuga Street.
🚦250328 (Lozada): Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 226 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Bristol Street from Second Street to Hunting Park Avenue.
🚦250384 (Bass): Establishing a one-way regulation on Winona Street, from Laurens Street to Morris Street, eastbound.
🚦250425 (Jones): Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 230 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Cresson Street from Ridge Avenue to Osborn Street.
🚦250427 (Lozada): Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Anchor street between Horrocks Street and Large street; Kennedy street between Penn street and Saul street; Salem street between Torresdale avenue and Womwrath street; Franklin street between Cayuga street and Wingohocking street; N. 8th street between Wingohocking street and Cayuga street; N. 7th street between Butler street and Pike street; Bristol street between Marshall street and N. 7th street; Bristol street between N. 6th street and Marshall street; Mascher street between Montgomery avenue and Cecil B Moore avenue.
🚦250430 (Young): Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 123 and abandonment of a certain right-of-way reserved for water main purposes located north of Montgomery Avenue and extending from Broad Street to Fifteenth Street.
🚦250437 (Squilla): Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by relocating certain portions of the curb lines of Ludlow Street from Tenth Street to Eleventh Street.
🚦250439 (Squilla): Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” to prohibit the stopping, standing, or parking of a motor vehicle on a public street or as otherwise prohibited for purposes of short dumping and authorization of enforcement through a camera-based enforcement system, and designating penalties and impoundment.
🚦250488 (Gauthier): Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4248 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
🚦250489 (Gauthier): Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on South 59th Street from Market Street to Baltimore Avenue, and the removal of a travel lane within the same limits.
🚦250490 (Jones): Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on Port Royal Avenue from Ridge Avenue to Henry Avenue, and removal of a parking lane within the same limits.
🚦250494 (Young): Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 126 by relocating the easterly houseline of Dover Street and the westerly houseline of Newkirk Street, each from York Street to Cumberland Street, thereby widening said Dover and Newkirk Streets, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the beds of the widened portions of said Dover and Newkirk Streets.
🚦250532 (Young): Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets” by changing the boundaries of a permissible location on North 22nd Street.
🚦250535 (O'Neill): Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” to add provisions related to vehicle parking in front of a fire hydrant, to provide for the removal or immobilization of such vehicles and for other penalties, and to make related technical changes.
🚦250536 (Squilla): Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 762 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147.
🏞️ 240671 (Bass): Amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parks and Recreation,” to add new Chapter 15-800, entitled “Events Permits,” to encourage applicants for event planning permits to establish contingency measures.
🏞️ 241082 (Young): Amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parks and Recreation,” by adding a new Section 15-606 and new Section 15-706 to establish animal-free areas and provide for the management of animals in parks, playgrounds, and recreation centers and to provide for penalties and enforcement.
💸 250379 (O'Neill): Amending an Ordinance (Bill No. 877), approved September 16, 1994, by amending an exhibit thereto, in order to increase the limit of the amount of funding any entity may receive in any fiscal year from the Philadelphia Activities Fund.
Resolutions
📛 250539 (Johnson): Confirming the appointment of Ryan McAdams to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
🔏 250609 (Gauthier): Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the University City Unit 5 Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 3223-3233 Race Street and 213 North Thirtythird Street, and 215-217 North Thirty-third 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.
🏆 250617 (Lozada): Renaming 5th Street between Huntingdon and Somerset St to “Jesse Malpica Bermudez Way” to honor the life and legacy of Jesse Malpica Bermudez, a cultural icon, advocate, and champion of Latin music and community empowerment in Philadelphia.
🗣️ 250618 (Young): Condemning the Trump Administration for cutting federal funding to Job Corps programs and shuttering Job Corps facilities and centers across the U.S.
🗣️ 250619 (Young): Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass SB 71 renaming the Pennsylvania Judicial Center the “Chief Justice Robert N.C. Nix, Jr. Judicial Center.”
🗺️ 250620 (Young): Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 2002 N. 20th Street, located in the 5th Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
🔏 250621 (Young): Authorizing Councilmember Young’s appeal, on behalf of and as representative of City Council, of the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment with respect to 2500 N. 31st Street.
📛 250629 (Johnson): Approving the appointment of Michael J. Hill to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
📛 250630 (Johnson): Recognizing the appointment of Mack Duncan to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
📛 250631 (Johnson): Approving the appointment of Frank W. McKelvey to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
🗺️ 250634 (Squilla): Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 2118 E. Monmouth Street, located in the 1st Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
🗺️ 250637 (Gauthier): Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 666 and 674 Union St; 3842, 3844, 3851, and 3855 Aspen St; 747 N 39th St; 3902 and 3906 Brown St located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
🏆 250655 (Johnson): Thanking Dd Inge for her many years of distinguished service to the City of Philadelphia and congratulating her on the occasion of her retirement.
🏆 250657 (Johnson): Honoring the founders of MISKEEN ORIGINALS for their contributions to Philadelphia’s fashion scene.
🏆 250659 (Landau): Honoring Philadelphia Bar Association Executive Director Harvey Hurdle for his Years of Service with and Retirement from the Philadelphia Bar Association.
🏆 250660 (Landau): Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s landmark marriage equality ruling, Obergefell v. Hodges, and honoring the lead plaintiff James “Jim” Obergefell and the 29 other plaintiffs who bravely stood up for their fundamental right to marry.
⚖️ 250662 (Young): Repealing Resolution No. 250586 (adopted May 29, 2025) which also named the 1500 block of Girard Avenue as “Alphonso Deal Way.”
🗣️ 250665 (Squilla): Calling on the United States Congress to facilitate the immediate release of FY25 Historic Preservation Fund funding.
🏆 250666 (Bass): Honoring the life and legacy of Traci Noel Powell and celebrating her boundless spirit, tireless work, and profound impact on the lives of countless others
🏆 250667 (Johnson): Thanking Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and his family for their generous $50 million donation to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine to establish the Lurie Autism Institute, an organization centered on accelerating autism research.