City Hall Roll Call: May 8th, 2025
Council Approves Amended POWER Act
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Session Recap:
As the public facing budget process begins to wind down, Council turned its focus to two policy matters with significant public interest that came before the body for a final vote on Thursday.
The first bill, Councilmember Kendra Brooks’ (I-AL) POWER Act, expands the power of the City’s Office of Worker Protections to enforce the array of worker protection ordinances on the books, including:
Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces;
Wage Theft Complaints;
Protections for Domestic Workers;
Fair Workweek Employment Standards;
Wrongful Discharge from Parking Employment; and,
Protecting Victims of Retaliation.
After the bill was introduced in February, Councilmember Brooks and her team heard from numerous employers throughout the city who expressed concerns with what they considered “overly broad” language in the bill. In response to these concerns, Councilmember Brooks amended the bill in committee to mitigate some of the issues raised. Those amendments included:
Amending the authorization of the private right of action to prohibit filing until fifteen (15) days after the violation, allowing the employer an opportunity to cure;
Shifting the burden of proof to employees to establish they did not receive the requisite notice of rights before allowing for an extension of the statute of limitations;
Adding clarifying language that an employer is liable for retaliation only when an employee’s protected activity is a factor in adverse actions taken against them;
Eliminating a requirement that an employer’s adverse action against a worker be fore just cause;
Narrowing the definition of protected activity by requiring an employee to establish that an employer knew about the worker’s protected action before the worker receives protection against retaliation;
Requiring that a person to whom a worker makes a complaint be affiliated with the employer’s company in order for the action to qualify as protected activity; and,
Modifying language around the Bad Actor’s Database to distinguish between owners and individual businesses where there may be multiple locations.
The bill passed unanimously and now heads to the Mayor’s desk, where she is expected to sign the matter into law.
Mobile Service Providers
Council also continued its focus on regulating mobile service providers in and around Kensington. Councilmember Quetcy Lozada (D-7th) called her bill, which would regulate mobile service providers, up for a final vote. The bill, which applies only to the 7th Councilmanic District, establishes regulations for those providing both “mobile medical services” and “non-medical mobile service[s].”
Under the enacted law, Mobile Medical Service providers (those providing medical diagnosis or treatments) are required to obtain a license issued by the Department of Public Health and meet accepted standards of care and safety, including for the appropriate disposal of medical waste.
Non-medical Mobile Service providers are defined as those distributing tangible goods or services to three (3) or more people from a vehicle located in the public right of way. Under the amended bill, the Administration “shall create a permitting system to regulate non-medical mobile services specifying authorized locations and times the services may operate in the Seventh Councilmanic District to protect public health and welfare.”
Dozens of members of the public testified regarding the bill during the public comment portion of the Council Session. Proponents of the bill included residents of Kensington who testified to the trash, litter and bloody medical supplies left behind by various mobile service providers, some of whom operate on residential blocks. Opponents to the bill also testified in force, criticizing the legislation for restricting the provision of what they say are life saving interventions that will further the devastation of the opioid crisis.
The bill passed 13-3, with Councilmembers Kendra Brooks, Nicolas O’Rourke (I-AL) and Rue Landau (D-AL) voting no on the bill.
With the Lozada bill establishing a framework for regulation, Councilmember Mike Driscoll (D-6th) introduced a zoning bill to create a “Mobile Medical Service Providers Overlay.” The bill covers the Sixth Councilmanic District and prohibits Mobile Medical Service Providers, which uses the same definition as adopted in the Lozada bill.
As reported by Jake Blumgart in The Philadelphia Inquirer,
Driscoll said part of his motivation for the proposal was a concern that providers could move into his district in the wake of Lozada’s bill.
“We wanted to make sure that the local community has a say in this,” Driscoll said. “In particular with Councilwoman Lozada’s bill — which I support — we felt there could be migration into the 6th Councilmanic District, and we wanted to make sure that that did not occur without protecting the community’s interests.”
Unlike the Lozada bill, which requires Health Department approval for mobile service providers to operate, the Driscoll bill amends the city’s Zoning Code to ban the practice completely by declaring it a prohibited use. Typically this would require individuals seeking a prohibited use under the Zoning Code to go before the Zoning Board of Adjustment to request a variance. However, given the inherently mobile nature of these providers who typically operate in the public right-of-way, it is unclear how exactly this would work, as the Zoning Code typically regulates the use of specific parcels of fixed property. The bill will head to the Committee on Rules for public comment, where undoubtedly the Law Department will opine regarding the legality of the sponsor’s novel approach to addressing this issue.
City Council stands adjourned until Thursday, May 15th at 10 AM.
Bills and Resolutions Introduced Thursday (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 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. (Young)
Bill amending Chapter 9-1000 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Trades,” and amending Title 4 (“The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code”) Subcode “P” of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Plumbing Code” to add provisions related to the creation and administration of the Master Plumber and Journeyman Plumber examinations. (Driscoll)
🏥 Public Health
Bill amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," to add an overlay district pertaining to the activity of mobile service units. (Driscoll)
🗺️ Land Disposition / Acquisition
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 423-27, 429-39 (incl. 429-39 Rear) East Ashmead Street; 226, 260, 278, 313 (a/k/a 313-15) East Bringhurst Street; 49 East Earlham Street; 4635 Germantown Avenue; 30 Good Street; 5608, 5618, 5619, 5642, 5669 Heiskell Street; 4946 Keyser Street; 5514, 5515, 5642 Morton Street; 6672, 6674 Musgrave Street; 53 East Pastorius Street; 207 East Penn Street; 248 East Phil Ellena Street; 42, 44 Reger Street; 35 East Seymour Street; 227, 261, 263 East Sharpnack Street; 218, 326, 342, 343 Shedaker Street; 4951, 4957, 4961, 4975 Sheldon Street; 111, 112 East Springer Street; and 4925, 5222 Wakefield Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (Bass)
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1520-40 Venango Street and 1600-20 Venango Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (Bass)
🔏 Contract / Agreement Authorization
Bill 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.
Bill 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. (Bass)
Bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee title or a lesser interest in real estate, located on East Roosevelt Boulevard in the vicinity of Langdon Street, known as Friends Campus, for the development, occupancy and operation of a health center and enter into related agreements. (Lozada)
Bill authorizing the Commissioner of Health and the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the development of a mixed-use condominium and Health Center facility on premises located on Frankford Avenue in the vicinity of Pratt Street and Dyre Street; owned by FCDC Development Properties I LLC or an affiliated entity, and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a long-term lease or sublease agreement for the occupancy and operation of the Heath Center facility on said premises; and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire fee simple title to, or a lesser interest in, the completed Health Center facility, including a condominium unit, or to facilitate the transfer of title in the completed Health Center facility, including a condominium unit, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development or the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for the benefit of the City. (Lozada)
Bill authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority to purchase electricity and certain attributes and benefits related to the generation of such electricity from Abes Run Solar, LLC, for use in connection with City facilities. (Johnson)
Bill authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Procurement, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia (the "City"), to enter into a multi-year Concession Agreement with German American Marketing, Inc. d/b/a CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN PHILADELPHIA, for the operation and management of a seasonal Christmas Village for the City of Philadelphia at LOVE Park and other potential City owned areas. (Young)
🚦Streets
Bill authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 4248 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (Gauthier)
Bill 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. (Gauthier)
Bill 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. (Jones)
Bill 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. (Young)
⚖️ Privileged Resolutions (Authorizing Hearings / Urging Action)
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. (Lozada)
Bills and Resolutions Introduced Thursday (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.
Council President Kenyatta Johnson (D-2nd)
Bill: 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.
Bill: Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority to purchase electricity and certain attributes and benefits related to the generation of such electricity from Abes Run Solar, LLC, for use in connection with City facilities.
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (D-3rd)
Bill: Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 4248 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Bill 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.
Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr. (D-4th)
Bill: 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.
Bill: Amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Streets," by enacting a new Section, requiring the street address to be displayed upon the curb of certain properties.
Councilmember Jeffery Young (D-5th)
Bill: Authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Procurement, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia (the "City"), to enter into a multi-year Concession Agreement with German American Marketing, Inc. d/b/a CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN PHILADELPHIA, for the operation and management of a seasonal Christmas Village for the City of Philadelphia at LOVE Park and other potential City owned areas.
Bill: 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.
Bill: 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.
Councilmember Mike Driscoll (D-6th)
Bill: Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," to add an overlay district pertaining to the activity of mobile service units.
Bill: Amending Chapter 9-1000 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Trades,” and amending Title 4 (“The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code”) Subcode “P” of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Plumbing Code” to add provisions related to the creation and administration of the Master Plumber and Journeyman Plumber examinations.
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada (D-7th)
Bill: Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee title or a lesser interest in real estate, located on East Roosevelt Boulevard in the vicinity of Langdon Street, known as Friends Campus, for the development, occupancy and operation of a health center and enter into related agreements.
Bill: Authorizing the Commissioner of Health and the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the development of a mixed-use condominium and Health Center facility on premises located on Frankford Avenue in the vicinity of Pratt Street and Dyre Street; owned by FCDC Development Properties I LLC or an affiliated entity, and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a long-term lease or sublease agreement for the occupancy and operation of the Heath Center facility on said premises; and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire fee simple title to, or a lesser interest in, the completed Health Center facility, including a condominium unit, or to facilitate the transfer of title in the completed Health Center facility, including a condominium unit, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development or the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for the benefit of the City.
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.
Councilmember Cindy Bass (D-8th)
Bill: 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.
Resolution: Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 423-27, 429-39 (incl. 429-39 Rear) East Ashmead Street; 226, 260, 278, 313 (a/k/a 313-15) East Bringhurst Street; 49 East Earlham Street; 4635 Germantown Avenue; 30 Good Street; 5608, 5618, 5619, 5642, 5669 Heiskell Street; 4946 Keyser Street; 5514, 5515, 5642 Morton Street; 6672, 6674 Musgrave Street; 53 East Pastorius Street; 207 East Penn Street; 248 East Phil Ellena Street; 42, 44 Reger Street; 35 East Seymour Street; 227, 261, 263 East Sharpnack Street; 218, 326, 342, 343 Shedaker Street; 4951, 4957, 4961, 4975 Sheldon Street; 111, 112 East Springer Street; and 4925, 5222 Wakefield Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Resolution: Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1520-40 Venango Street and 1600-20 Venango Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Bills and Resolutions Passed by City Council at Thursday’s Session
Resolutions:
🗺️ 250428 (Lozada): 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 (Lozada): 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.
🏆 250447 (Gauthier): Declaring May 13th, 2025, the 40th Anniversary of the MOVE Bombing, as a day of reflection and remembrance in the City of Philadelphia.
🏆 250448 (Gauthier): 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 (Jones): Renaming the 5300 Block of Girard Avenue to "Barristers Way" in Honor of The Barristers’Association of Philadelphia, Inc.
🏆 250497 (Phillips): 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 (Johnson): 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 (Thomas): Resolution celebrating May 5th to 9th, 2024, as Black Teacher Appreciation Week in the City of Philadelphia.
🏆 250500 (Thomas): 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 (Thomas): Honoring and Recognizing Njemele Tamala Anderson for Over 20 Years of Teaching and Being Named Philadelphia Citizen 2025 Educator of the Year.
⚖️ 250502 (Lozada): 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.
🏆 250503 (Lozada): 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 (Young): Honoring the Life and Legacy of Stephen J. Harmelin, Esquire.
🏆 250508 (O’Rourke): 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 (Ahmad): Proclaiming May 2025 as National Tennis Month.
🏆 250512 (Ahmad): Recognizing May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.
🏆 250513 (Ahmad): Proclaiming May 2025 to be American Stroke Month in Philadelphia.
Bills:
💼 250065 (Brooks): 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 workers; 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 and 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.
🏆 240581 (Jones): 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 (Bass): 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.
🚦250067 (O'Neill): 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.
🚦250068 (O'Neill): 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.
🔏 250149 (Driscoll): 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.
🔏 250323 (Johnson): 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.
🏥 240665-AA (Lozada): 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.
💼 250123 (Bass): 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.
💼 250151 (Bass): 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.
📆 Upcoming City Council Public Hearings
(Click on the Committee listing to download the full agenda of bills and resolutions for the meeting.)
Tuesday, May 13th (Committee of the Whole - Budget)
Public Testimony (10:00-12:30)
Public Testimony (1:30-4:00)
Wednesday, May 14th (Committee of the Whole - Budget)
Public Testimony (10:00-12:30)
Public Testimony (1:30-4:00)
Wednesday, May 14th
Committee of the Whole, 1:30 PM - the Committee will hear testimony regarding appointments to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
Friday, May 16th
Committee on Public Health and Human Services, 10:00 AM - the Committee will take testimony for a bill regarding the “Sale of Electronic Smoking Devices and Unapproved Nicotine Delivery Products,” to update definitions and to provide for additional penalties, enforcement, and compliance options.”
Special Committee on Kensington, 12:00 PM - the Committee will convene to “explore best practices in substance use disorder outreach and to investigate the effectiveness of current methods used by the City of Philadelphia and its partners.”
Monday, May 19th
Committee on Licenses and Inspections, 10:00 AM - the Committee will hear testimony on two bills, one which adds requirements related to electrical contractors and another to “add business hour restrictions in the First, Seventh, and Eighth Councilmanic Districts.”
Committee on Public Property and Public Works, 2:00 PM - the Committee will hear testimony on eleven different matters related to the authorization of various agreements on behalf of the city.
Wednesday, May 21st
Committee on Rules, 10:00 AM - the Committee will hear testimony on seven (7) different bills related to zoning.
Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities, 2:00 PM - the Committee will hold a hearing to investigate the potential locations of new intercity bus terminals in the City of Philadelphia.