Philadelphia Legislation

Appointing Mark Graefe to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

Recognizing September as National Senior Center Month in the City of Philadelphia, honoring the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) and the City's senior centers for their exceptional service and support to older adults, and uplifting this year's National Council on Aging theme, "Powering Possibilities: Flip the Script."

Also naming the 1200 block of Crease Street as "'Bonn' Bataan Way".

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2806, 2903, 2907, 2913, 2917, 2919, 2925, 2937, and 2939 Cecil B Moore Avenue, located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Recognizing October 6 to October 10, 2025, as Digital Inclusion Week in the City of Philadelphia.

Recognizing October 2025 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and acknowledging the importance of empowering individuals and organizations to prevent and recognize online threats, providing resources to protect sensitive data, and fostering a culture of digital safety by educating the public on best practices.

Recognizing, congratulating, and celebrating Valley Youth House on the distinguished occasion of its 20th Anniversary in Philadelphia, passionately serving young individuals to help them achieve their full potential by providing essential services like counseling, housing support, community connections, and life training skills.

Recognizing and supporting Philadelphia MED Week, October 6 through October 10, 2025, during which the City will provide critical information, resources, opportunities, and inspiration to the business community.

Renaming the 6300 block of Lansdowne Avenue as "Jayanna Powell Way," in tribute to the life and legacy of Jayanna Powell, whose memory continues to inspire efforts for safer streets and protections for children throughout Philadelphia and across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ardleigh Street, East Sedgwick Street, the SEPTA Chestnut Hill East Line and East Gorgas Lane.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by clarifying certain provisions related to mixed income housing, revising the quality standards for affordable units within mixed income developments and making related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 113-17 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms and conditions.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, for the purpose of making, enlarging, connecting, extending, operating, and maintaining public parks for recreational use, certain parcels of land, generally bounded and located between Vine Street, Fairmount Avenue, 8th Street and 12th Street, together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and appurtenances; and to lease the property, or a portion thereof, to the Center City District; all under certain terms and conditions.

Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1811 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130, under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled "Services and Other Businesses") to add a new exemption from certain business hour restrictions for pharmacies, all under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/UCO, University-Community Overlay District"; and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/FDO Fourth District Overlay District" by clarifying allowed uses, all under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms and conditions.

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 certain parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and appurtenances, for public recreational purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Title 14-602, entitled "Use Tables," by prohibiting drug paraphernalia sales in certain industrial districts, all under certain terms and conditions.

September 24, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on September 24, 2025, I signed the following bill, which was passed by Council at its session on September 11, 2025: Bill No. 250333 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

September 23, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Number 241064 - Approval with amendments Bill Number 250606 - Not for approval Bill Number 250710 Bill Number 250716 Bill Number 250724 Bill Number 250725 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor