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Welcome to City Hall Roll Call, a summary of City Council’s weekly Stated Meeting. Reminder, the information provided below is not an official or complete record. City Council’s official legislative database can be accessed through Legistar.
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Session Recap:
This week’s City Hall Roll Call was slightly delayed due to my trip last week to Denmark. As always, thank you for your patience, readership and support!
Council’s Thursday Stated Meeting ran over three hours, a result of numerous ceremonial presentations, lengthy public comment and a robust voting calendar. There were a number of noteworthy introductions, including:
New business curfew for West Oak Lane?
Representing the West Oak Lane neighborhood, Councilmember Anthony Phillips (D-9th) introduced a bill that would prohibit commercial establishments from operating between the hours of 12 midnight and 6 AM. In statements to the public, Councilmember Phillips explained that the legislation was meant to target nuisance businesses that impacted the quality of life of residents in that neighborhood. Businesses with a food establishment or restaurant liquor license are exempted from the bill.
Automated Speed Cameras for Broad Street Proposed
After seeing reductions in speeds on the Roosevelt Boulveard with the use of automatic speed enforcement cameras, Council will now weigh whether to expand the program. Introduced by Councilmember Mark Squilla (D-1st), Bill No. 240434 would permit installation of the speed enforcement devices along the stretch of Braod Street “at any location between League Island Boulevard and the Philadelphia County line shared with Montgomery County.”
Stricter Rules for Non-Conforming Uses?
Center City and North Philadelphia representative Councilmember Jeffery Young (D-5th) introduced an amendment to the Philadelphia Zoning Code that would treat non-conforming uses more strictly than the current code. Under the code, the section regulating non-conforming uses currently reads, “It is the purpose of this section to regulate these nonconformities and to allow for the continued existence, use, modification, and expansion of these uses, buildings, parking areas, lots, signs, and site improvements, subject to the limitations set forth in this section.”
Under the proposed legislation, the purpose of the section would be amended to “discourage and eventually eliminate non-conforming uses and structures because they are detrimental to the orderly development of the City.” The proposed bill would ordain that “A non-conforming use shall be deemed abandoned whenever such use is discontinued and a new use established, with or without the grant of a zoning permit, and shall not be reinstated.”
Pushback on Mayoral “Wellness Center”
Councilmember Young also introduced a bill that seeks to block the recently announced Fairmount “triage center.” The center was announced in conjunction with last week’s Kensington encampment sweep in order to begin to intake residents facing addiction. As reported by the Inquirer, “Sources said the facility had been described as a triage center — one of several that the Parker administration has proposed borrowing $100 million to build across the city. Officials later called it a “wellness center,” and then described it as an expansion of existing city services as a homeless shelter that operated on the enclosed Fairmount campus.” While the Mayor must come to City Council for approval of certain lease agreements, it is unclear whether Council has the legal authority to block lease agreements that would otherwise not require Council approval. The novel approach will be the subject of debate as the bill winds its way through the committee process.
Council stands adjourned until Thursday, May 16th 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. 240415, amending 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.
Bill No. 240421, amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Valley Avenue, Domino Lane, Ridge Avenue, Paoli Avenue, Pechin Street (extended), Ridge Avenue, Hermit Street, and Henry Avenue, and to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-541, Ridge Avenue Neighborhoods Overlay /RAN, and making other related changes. (Jones)
Bill No. 240427, amending Section 14-305 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Nonconformities," by providing further provisions on changes from non-conforming uses. (Young)
Bill No. 240432, amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Tioga Street, Jasper Street, and Allegheny Avenue. (Driscoll)
Bill No. 240434, amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, Adams Avenue, Ramona Street, Wyoming Avenue, and Whitaker Avenue. (Lozada)
🗺️ Land Disposition / Acquisition
Bill No. 240425, authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire a fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, the Philadelphia Land Bank and the Philadelphia Housing and Development Corporation. (Johnson)
Bill No. 240423, authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek for public recreational purposes. (Jones)
Res. No. 240446, authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 928 French Street in the Fifth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code. (Young)
Bill No. 240431: Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, of certain parcels of land along the Delaware River in the Tacony-Holmesburg area for the purpose of making, enlarging, connecting, extending, operating and maintaining public parks for recreational use. (Driscoll)
BIll No. 240435, authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land situate at 121-25 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Bass)
💼 Business Regulation
Bill No. 240414, amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses,” by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation of certain establishments and providing for penalties within an area bounded by Ogontz Avenue, between Haines Street and Cheltenham Avenue. (Phillips)
🚦Streets
Bill No. 240434, amending Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use of An Automated Speed Enforcement System to Improve Safety on Roosevelt Boulevard,” by providing for the use, administration and enforcement of automated speed cameras on Broad Street. (Squilla)
Bill No. 240424, amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets,” by adding a permissible location at the 4th District Container Village located at 4862-70 Parkside Avenue. (Jones)
🔏 Contract / Agreement Authorization
Bill No. 240429, authorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Aviation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a concession agreement for the development, operation and maintenance of an airport advertising program at Philadelphia International Airport. (Johnson)
Bill No. 240422, authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a multiyear agreement with Cosmic Catering, LLC, for the management and operation of the Lloyd Hall Recreation Center Café. (Jones)
Bill No. 240428, prohibiting the Commissioner of Public Property, or any other official of the City of Philadelphia (the “City”) acting on behalf of the City from entering into, executing, or authorizing a lease extension, lease amendment, lease renewal or new agreement by and between the City and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for or on behalf of any Commonwealth Department or Agency, at the property located at 2100 W. Girard Avenue. (Young)
Bill No. 240433, authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease and concession agreement with Aero Center Northeast Philadelphia, LLC in connection with certain property at Northeast Philadelphia Airport to facilitate the development and operation of a new fixed-based operator. (O’Neill)
💸 Finance / Budget
Bill No. 240416, authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds. (Johnson)
Bill No. 240417, approving 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, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030. (Johnson)
Bill No. 240430, amending various provisions of The Philadelphia Code to authorize revisions of various fees by regulation, including license and permit fees under Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code; license fees for food establishments under Title 6 (Health Code); license and permits under Title 9 (Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions); license under Section 10-722 (Use of Dumpsters); license under Section 11-610 (Construction Equipment); and license under Chapter 19-600 (Amusement Tax). (Johnson)
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. 240434: Amending Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use of An Automated Speed Enforcement System to Improve Safety on Roosevelt Boulevard,” by providing for the use, administration and enforcement of automated speed cameras on Broad Street.
Council President Kenyatta Johnson (D-2nd)
Bill No. 240415: 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.
Bill No. 240416: Authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds.
Bill No. 240417: Approving 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, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030.
Bill No. 240425: Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire a fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, the Philadelphia Land Bank and the Philadelphia Housing and Development Corporation.
Bill No. 240429: Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Aviation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a concession agreement for the development, operation and maintenance of an airport advertising program at Philadelphia International Airport.
Bill No. 240430: Amending various provisions of The Philadelphia Code to authorize revisions of various fees by regulation, including license and permit fees under Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code; license fees for food establishments under Title 6 (Health Code); license and permits under Title 9 (Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions); license under Section 10-722 (Use of Dumpsters); license under Section 11-610 (Construction Equipment); and license under Chapter 19-600 (Amusement Tax).
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (D-3rd)
Bill No. 240418: Establishing a parking regulation on Addison street between S. 54th street and S. 53rd street; Baltimore avenue between S. 43rd street and S. 44th street; Irving street between S. 51st street and S. 50th street; Springfield avenue between S. 51st street and S. 52nd street; Washington avenue between S. 56th street and S. 57th street; S. 46th street between Locust street and Spruce street; Pine street between S. 62nd street and S. 63rd street; Melville street between Spruce street and Locust street; S. 54th street between Greenway avenue and Woodland avenue.
Bill No. 240419: Establishing a parking regulation on Irving street between S. 59th street and S. 60th street; S. 49th street between Regent street and Chester avenue; S. 46st street between Linmore avenue and Woodland avenue; Walnut street between S. 61st street and S. 62nd street; Webster street between S. 51st street and S. 52nd street; Sansom street between S. 61st street and S. 62nd street; Walton street between S. 49th street and S. 50th street; Locust street between S. 59th street and S. 60th street; Locust street between S. 49th street and S. 50th street.
Bill No. 240420: Establishing a parking regulation on Ellsworth street between S. 60th street and S. 61st street; Ruby street between Springfield avenue and Chester avenue; Sansom street between S. 60th street and S. 61st street; Webster street between S. 60th street and S. 61st street; Rodman street between S. 56th street and S. 57th street; Willows avenue between S. 53rd street and S. 54th street; Cobbs Creek parkway between Spruce street and Locust street; S. 52nd street between Chester avenue and Springfield avenue.
Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr. (D-4th)
Bill No. 240421: To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Valley Avenue, Domino Lane, Ridge Avenue, Paoli Avenue, Pechin Street (extended), Ridge Avenue, Hermit Street, and Henry Avenue, and to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-541, Ridge Avenue Neighborhoods Overlay /RAN, and making other related changes.
Bill No. 240422: Authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a multiyear agreement with Cosmic Catering, LLC, for the management and operation of the Lloyd Hall Recreation Center Café.
Bill No. 240423: Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek for public recreational purposes.
Bill No. 240424: Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets,” by adding a permissible location at the 4th District Container Village located at 4862-70 Parkside Avenue.
Councilmember Jeffery Young (D-5th)
Bill No. 240427: Amending Section 14-305 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Nonconformities," by providing further provisions on changes from non-conforming uses.
Bill No. 240428: Prohibiting the Commissioner of Public Property, or any other official of the City of Philadelphia (the “City”) acting on behalf of the City from entering into, executing, or authorizing a lease extension, lease amendment, lease renewal or new agreement by and between the City and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for or on behalf of any Commonwealth Department or Agency, at the property located at 2100 W. Girard Avenue.
Res. No. 240446: Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 928 French Street in the Fifth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
Councilmember Mike Driscoll (D-6th)
Bill No. 240432: To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Tioga Street, Jasper Street, and Allegheny Avenue.
Bill No. 240431: Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, of certain parcels of land along the Delaware River in the Tacony-Holmesburg area for the purpose of making, enlarging, connecting, extending, operating and maintaining public parks for recreational use.
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada (D-7th)
Bill No. 240434: To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, Adams Avenue, Ramona Street, Wyoming Avenue, and Whitaker Avenue.
Councilmember Cindy Bass (D-8th)
BIll No. 240435: Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land situate at 121-25 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Councilmember Anthony Phillips (D-9th)
Bill No. 240414: Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses,” by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation of certain establishments and providing for penalties within an area bounded by Ogontz Avenue, between Haines Street and Cheltenham Avenue.
Councilmember Brian O’Neill (R-10th)
Bill No. 240433: Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease and concession agreement with Aero Center Northeast Philadelphia, LLC in connection with certain property at Northeast Philadelphia Airport to facilitate the development and operation of a new fixed-based operator.
Bills and Resolutions Passed by City Council at Today’s Session
Resolutions:
💸 240369 (Squilla): Initiating action to a neighborhood improvement District, known as the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District ("District")…
📛 240386 (Johnson): Appointing Jennifer Greenberg to the board of directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.
📛 240387 (Johnson): Appointing Maria Gonzalez to the board of directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.
📛 240388 (Johnson): Appointing Michael Johns to the board of directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.
📛 240389 (Johnson): Appointing Andrew Goodman to the board of directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.
📛 240390 (Johnson): Appointing Nicholas Dema to the board of directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.
🏆 240391 (Gauthier): Also naming the 4100 block of Parkside Avenue as “Rev. Dr. Arthur White Way” to honor the life and memory of Rev. Dr. Arthur R. White and his service to the East Parkside community.
⚖️ 240397 (Lozada): Requesting the City Controller to conduct a performance audit on all allocations and funding distributed by the City in the Kensington area, and examine the policies and procedures of the recipients and their impact on the City of Philadelphia.
🏆 240402 (Driscoll): Adding “Gjergj Kastrioti Skenderbeu Way” to the street signs on Willits Road between Holme Avenue and Academy Road in recognition of the new Albanian American Community Center being constructed at 3322 Willits Road by the Philadelphia Albanian-American chapter of the Bijte E Shqipes.
🗺️ 240403 (Driscoll): Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1532 W. Loudon Street in the Eighth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
🏆 240436 (Ahmad): Welcoming TEDxDilworthPark to the City of Philadelphia and recognizing them for their commitment to ideas worth spreading on a global scale.
🏆 240437 (Thomas): Declaring May 5th to May 11th, 2024, as Youth Apprenticeship Week in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing the impact of youth apprenticeship programs on workforce development in the City of Philadelphia.
🏆 240438 (Thomas): Honoring and congratulating the Educator of the Month, William W. Sax, for his dedication to his students at South Philadelphia High School.
🏆 240439 (Jones): Honoring and Recognizing the runners who competed in the 2024 Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run as well as the dedicated work of the Special Events Emergency Medical Technician Team who were responsible for keeping the race a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
🏆 240440 (Jones): Proclaiming May 5th-May 11th, 2024, as “National Correctional Officers and Employees Week” in the City of Philadelphia to celebrate the dedicated work of the correctional officers and staff at the Philadelphia Department of Prisons.
🏆 240441 (Landau): Declaring May 9, 2024 as “Black Teacher Appreciation Day” in the City of Philadelphia.
🏆 240442 (Landau): Declaring May 10, 2024 as “Child Care Provider Appreciation Day in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing the essential value that child care providers have in our community.
🏆 240443 (Young): Recognizing the week of May 6-10, 2024 as Well-Being Week in Law in the City of Philadelphia.
🏆 240447 (Brooks): Honoring and recognizing O’Shae Leon Sibley, a dancer, choreographer, and life-changing community leader, who inspired countless performers with his passion and ambition, advocated tirelessly for Black, queer, and transgender communities, and empowered youth to find their distinct paths to greatness.
🏆 240448 (Johnson): Honoring, recognizing, and congratulating Philabundance, the Greater Philadelphia Area’s largest hunger relief organization, on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary.
🏆 240449 (O’Rourke): Honoring and celebrating Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical Education High School’s Mustang Barbershop for its excellence in cultivating an exemplary career and technical education program in the art of barbering.
🏆 240451 (O’Neill): Honoring Jim Tyrrell on the occasion of his retirement from the Department of Aviation and recognizing Jim’s 37 years of dedicated service to the City of Philadelphia.
🏆 240452 (Squilla): Honoring Dexter Resta for his acceptance to Yale University and recognizing Dexter’s historic achievement as the first Prep Charter High School graduate to earn a full scholarship to Yale.
🏆 240453 (Bass): Recognizing Mt. Airy Day, this Saturday, May 11th as we embrace the spirit of community and its enduring commitment to building bridges, breaking down barriers, and fostering a sense of belonging among all residents of Mt. Airy.
Bills:
🏗️ 240192 (Bass): Approving the fifth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Tioga Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Hunting Park avenue on the north, Broad street, Germantown avenue, Venango street, Fifteenth street, Allegheny avenue and Germantown avenue on the east, Glenwood avenue and Lehigh avenue on the south and Twenty-third street, Allegheny avenue and Twenty-second street on the west, including the fifth amendment to the urban renewal plan, which provides, inter alia, for changes that would make it consistent with the Tioga Redevelopment Area Plan and generally consistent with the most recent Comprehensive Plan approved by the City Planning Commission of the City of Philadelphia.
🏗️ 240215 (Lozada): To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Allegheny Avenue, American Street, Lippincott Street, 2nd Street, Gurney Street, Indiana Avenue, 3rd Street, Gurney Street, Clearfield Street, and 5th Street.
🏗️ 240216 (Lozada): To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Somerset Street, Orkney Street, Cumberland Street, and 5th Street.
🏗️ 240244 (Young): Amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District” by removing the exemption from the landscaping standards in the Zoning Code.
📆 Upcoming City Council Public Hearings
(Click on the Committee listing to download the full agenda of bills and resolutions for the meeting.)
Monday, May 20th
Committee on Law and Government, 10:00 AM - the Committee will hear testimony on two proposed amendments to the Home Rule Charter, one creating the Office of the Homeless Services Ombudsperson and the other providing for mandatory annual appropriations for the Housing Trust Fund.
Tuesday, May 21st
Committee on Rules, 11:00 AM - the Committee will hold hearings on four bills related to zoning, including Bill No. 240058, “An Ordinance amending Section 14-702of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses,” to add requirements related to the use of payments in lieu of building affordable housing to receive floor area, building height and dwelling unit density bonuses; and amending Section 14-533, entitled “/MIN, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District,” to add requirements related to the use of payments in lieu of building affordable housing to satisfy certain minimum affordable housing building requirements.”
Committee on Public Health and Human Services, 2:00 PM - the Committee will conduct a hearing concerning the rapidly evolving and worsening crisis of overdose deaths and their impact on neighborhoods, particularly in Black communities across Philadelphia.
Wednesday, May 22nd
Committee on Public Property and Public Works, 10:00 AM - the Committee will hear testimony on three matters, including a bill authorizing the City’s Chief Innovation Officer or their designee to enter into a cable television franchise renewal agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania LLC, renewing the cable television franchise granted by the City to Verizon, for Franchise Areas I, II, III and IV of the City, all under certain terms and conditions.