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September 16, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Approving the 2025-2026 Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Program Annual Program Statement and Budget, which addresses expenditures by various agencies in the first year of the H.O.M.E. Program. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

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This bill updates Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards, which affect how employers and landlords use criminal records when hiring or renting to people. The changes clarify rules and add protections for individuals with criminal records. This bill impacts people with criminal records who are looking for jobs or housing in Philadelphia.

Amending Chapter 9-3500 of Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards," to amend definitions, add clarifications, and enhance remedies, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Approving the reappointment of McCullough Williams III to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

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Condemning the Trump Administration's deployment of the National Guard to American cities and calling on leaders across the country to defend democratic governance and civil liberties through every lawful means.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

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Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1811 N. Bucknell Street, 1818 N. 23rd Street, 1805 N. Ringgold Street, 1850 N. Ringgold Street, 1937 N. 19th Street, 1939 N. 19th Street, 1945 N. 19th Street, 1935 N. 19th Street, 1947 N. 19th Street, 1907 N. 19th Street, 1913 N 19th Street, 1931 N 19th Street, 1909 N. Van Pelt 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.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

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Renaming the 3900 Block of Conshohocken Avenue "Bishop Keith Reed Way" to honor Bishop Keith W. Reed Sr. for his incredible work as a preacher, teacher, lecturer, and counselor.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

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Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4947-49, 4951, 4953, 4955, 4957, 4967, 4969-73, 4979, 4981, 4983, 4985, 4987, 4989, 4989 1/2, 4991, 4991 1/2 W. Girard Avenue located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

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Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 4152 Viola Street, 4154 Viola Street, 4200 Viola Street, 4202 Viola Street, 4204 Viola Street, 4220 Viola Street, 4227 Viola Street, 4153 Leidy Avenue, 4157 Leidy Avenue, 4205 Leidy Avenue, 1703 N. 42nd Street, 1711 N. 42nd Street, 1129 N. 41st Street, 1135 N. 41st Street, 1201 N. 41st Street, 1205 N. 41st Street, 1207 N. 41st Street in the Third 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.

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Condemning President Donald Trump's recent efforts to whitewash, suppress, and rewrite American history by removing slavery related content from national parks - including an exhibit at Independence National Historical Park honoring the nine individuals enslaved by President George Washington, developed by the Avenging the Ancestors Coalition - thereby attempting to erase Black history from the national narrative.

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Renaming the 2100 Block of McClellan Street "Christine E. Thomas Way" in honor of Christine E. Thomas for her extraordinary service to her community and to the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

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This bill requires landlords to provide voter registration information to tenants when they sign a lease or renew their rental agreement. The goal is to inform tenants about voting and make it easier for them to register. This change affects tenants and landlords in Philadelphia.

Amending Section 9-3903 of The Philadelphia Code ("Certificate of Rental Suitability; Required Tenant Documents") to include the provision of voter registration information to tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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This bill allows a business at 3423 Kensington Ave to have a sidewalk cafe, which is an outdoor seating area, under certain rules. The business must follow these rules to keep the sidewalk cafe. This affects people who own businesses and live near this location.

Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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This bill allows the city to use automated speed cameras on certain state routes to improve safety. The cameras will be used to enforce speed limits and issue tickets to drivers who exceed the limit. This affects drivers who travel on designated state routes in Philadelphia.

Amending Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of An Automated Speed Enforcement System to Improve Safety," by providing for the use, administration and enforcement of automated speed cameras on designated state routes, under certain terms and conditions.? ?

Introduced and Referred

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This bill modifies Philadelphia's rules about the use of certain bags by retail establishments, requiring them to charge customers a fee for bags and to post signs about the policy. The goal is to reduce the use of certain types of bags. Retail establishments and their customers are affected by this change.

Amending Chapter 9-4900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Prohibition on Use of Certain Bags by Retail Establishments," to modify certain definitions, require retail establishments to charge a fee for the provision of a bag to customers, and require signage, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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This bill repeals a previous law that changed the zoning designations of certain areas near Island Avenue, the Delaware Expressway, and Bartram Avenue. The repeal affects property owners and developers in this area. It returns the zoning designations to what they were before the previous law was passed.

Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240415 (approved July 19, 2024), entitled "An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Island Avenue, the Delaware Expressway, and Bartram Avenue."

Introduced and Referred

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Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," to prohibit contractors providing solid waste, recycling or composting services to the City from incinerating discarded matter, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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This bill allows the owner of 3423 Kensington Avenue to install and maintain an encroachment, which is a structure that extends beyond their property line, under certain conditions. The bill applies to the owner of this specific property, 3419 Kensington Partners or any future owner. The encroachment will be installed at 3423 Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia.

Authorizing 3419 KENSINGTON PARTNERS or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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This bill changes the pay for members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, which is a group that makes decisions about zoning rules in Philadelphia. The change would affect the people who serve on this board. The bill is currently waiting for the Mayor's review.

Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Officers and Employees," by changing the compensation of members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, all under certain terms and conditions.?

Introduced and Referred

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