Councilmember Young

Recent Sponsored Legislation

240638 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing the week of June 17th through June 23rd as "Sanitation Workers Week" in the City of Philadelphia.

240637 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing the 10th through 13th days of the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijr as Eid al-Adha" in the City of Philadelphia during June 2024

240636 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing the month of August 2024 as "Public Safety Awareness Month" in the City of Philadelphia

240631 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring Masjid Quba and the Quba Institute for their work organizing Quba International, Senegal, an initiative to enhance education in West Africa and further welcoming Senegalese Minister for Education, Moustapha Guirassy, to the United States.

240623 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and celebrating Anthony Glass for his outstanding work as a Legislative Director for the office of Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr. and wishing him luck with his future endeavors at The University of Notre Dame Law School.

240611 Bill IN MAYOR'S OFFICE

Authorizing the installation, ownership, replacement, and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 615 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, under certain terms and conditions.

240597 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and congratulating the Girard College Varsity Boys Track Team for winning the 2024 Metropolitan Philadelphia Athletic Association's Boys Track Championship.

240596 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing June 2024 as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in the City of Philadelphia.

240595 Resolution ADOPTED

Also naming N. College Avenue between W. College Avenue and Ridge Avenue as "Freedom Fighters Way."

240594 Resolution ADOPTED

Also naming Master Street between Broad Street and Carlisle Street as "Erika Alexander Way."

240582 Bill HELD IN COMMITTEE

Amending Chapter 9-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Responsible Business Operations," by amending the definition of critical nuisance businesses and further clarifying an obstruction of an investigation, all under certain terms and conditions.

240548 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing May 2024 as Building Safety Month in the City of Philadelphia.

240545 Resolution ADOPTED

Declaring the City of Philadelphia's commitment to protect the rights and equal protections of all LGBTQ+ Philadelphians in light of the recent increase in attempts to restrict the rights of Transgender people.

240544 Resolution ADOPTED

Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings examining disparities experienced by the LGBTQ+ community and exploring solutions to achieving equity for LGBTQ+ Philadelphians.

240543 Resolution ADOPTED

Declaring June 2024 LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia.

240533 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of service of the Honorable James R. Roebuck, Jr.

240532 Bill IN COMMITTEE

Authorizing the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to approve the construction, ownership, and maintenance of a proposed set of non-standard bollards at 615 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, under certain terms and conditions.

240515 Resolution ADOPTED

Proclaiming May 2024 as National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month in celebration of America's local governments and the National League of Cities' historic centennial anniversary.

240512 Resolution ADOPTED

Authorizing the Council of the City of Philadelphia to hold hearings on the use and occupancy of 2100 W. Girard Avenue by the City of Philadelphia and it's contractors and in furtherance of such investigation, authorizing the issuance of subpoenas to compel the attendance of Parker Administration officials including the Mayor, and other such witnesses and the production of documents to the full extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter.

240511 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and congratulating students from the Benjamin Franklin High School Building Trades and Property Maintenance Program, for their 100% passing rate of the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Exam.

240508 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and recognizing Coded by Kids for preparing underrepresented people for leadership roles within the tech and startup space.

240502 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and recognizing Philadelphia Freeway by declaring June 1st, 2024, "Philadelphia Freeway Day" in the City of Philadelphia, celebrating the outstanding contributions of Philadelphia Freeway and his organization Freedom Thinkers Academy.

240486 Resolution ADOPTED

Renaming the 2700 Block of Germantown Avenue "Leo Rosenblum Way" to honor Leo Rosenblum for his significant contributions to the community and his outstanding legacy in business.

240485 Resolution ADOPTED

Celebrating May 28 as Women's Hygiene Day, recognizing the urgent need for the City to invest in addressing period poverty, and calling for an expanded period equity effort centered on educating and supplying communities across Philadelphia with women's hygiene resources.

240484 Resolution ADOPTED

Celebrating the removal of cannabis from Schedule I of the Federal Controlled Substances Act and recognizing the urgent need for equitably distributed cannabis sales revenue that restores and repairs communities historically targeted by the war on drugs, and calling on the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to legalize and equitably tax cannabis.

240483 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Doris "Jean" Hackney, "The Grandmother of North Philadelphia."

240482 Resolution ADOPTED

Authorizing the Joint Council Committees on Public Safety and Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate illegal street racing meetups in Philadelphia.

240481 Resolution ADOPTED

Authorizing the City Council Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold public hearings to examine the progress of implementing Section 906 of the Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code entitled "Necessary Urgent Repair Program," understand the impact it would have if fully funded, and further exploring partnerships and programs that could assist in successfully executing this initiative.

240479 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring, recognizing, and supporting the courage of the residents at Brith Sholom House located at 3939 Conshohocken Avenue in their pursuit of safe, fair, accessible, and affordable housing in the City of Philadelphia.

240478 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing and congratulating the Champion of the Week, Antoinette Ellis, a North Philadelphia native and student at Parkway Center City Middle College, on the occasion of being named a Gates Scholar.

240472 Bill ENACTED

Amending Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Unlawful Manufacture of Firearms," to add restrictions relating to rate-of-fire acceleration devices, all under certain terms and conditions.

240451 Resolution ADOPTED

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.

240450 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring the University of Pennsylvania workers whose organizing has resulted in a wave of labor victories and who are now represented by AFSCME DC 47, CIR-SEIU, OPEIU, and UAW, and calling upon the University of Pennsylvania to come to the bargaining table, without delay, and negotiate contracts in good faith with the workers.

240449 Resolution ADOPTED

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.

240448 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring, recognizing, and congratulating Philabundance, the Greater Philadelphia Area's largest hunger relief organization, on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary.

240447 Resolution ADOPTED

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.

240446 Resolution ADOPTED

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.

240445 Resolution ADOPTED

Also naming the 2300 block of Oakdale Street as "Jill Scott Lane."

240444 Resolution ADOPTED

Also naming the 2900 block of Girard Avenue as "Lana Felton Ghee Way."

240443 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing the week of May 6-10, 2024 as Well-Being Week in Law in the City of Philadelphia.

240439 Resolution ADOPTED

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.

240428-A Bill IN MAYOR'S OFFICE

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; all under certain terms and conditions.

240427 Bill PLACED ON FILE

Amending Section 14-305 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Nonconformities," by providing further provisions on changes from non-conforming uses; all under certain terms and conditions.

240381 Bill IN COMMITTEE

Amending Section 14-104 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Non-Confirming Structures and Uses," by providing further provisions on changes from non-conforming uses; all under certain terms and conditions.

240370 Bill ENACTED

Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the West Oak Lane Library, located at 2000 East Washington Lane, as the "Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane" in the City of Philadelphia.

240356 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring the Founding of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on the occasion of its 120th Anniversary.

240349 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and congratulating Settlement Music School on its 116th Anniversary and recognizing and commending its directors, officers, faculty, staff and students, both past and present, for making Settlement Music School an institution known world-wide for its excellence.

240340 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and recognizing Edward "Lee" Morgan, whose soulful melodies and blazing improvisations continue to inspire musicians and bring joy to his legions of fans worldwide.

240331 Bill ENACTED

Amending Section 9-215 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Streeteries," modifying requirements related to the City's revised standards and requirements associated with the use of portions of the Right-of-Way for outdoor dining.

240319 Resolution ADOPTED

Celebrating 75 Years of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia.

Recent Votes

March 27, 2025	Ayes	Amending Chapter 11-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Openings and Excavations in the Streets," to impose additional penalties on violators of underground permitting requirements, under certain terms and conditions.
March 20, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 177 Markle Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127, under certain terms and conditions.
March 20, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing PHILIPPIAN BAPTIST CHURCH or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 5801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141, under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	To amend Bill No. 240182 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2025-2030 inclusive," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals to conform to amendments to the FY2025 Capital Budget Ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of York street between Almond street and Mercer street; Clarion street between Dickinson street and Tasker Street; Ellsworth street between S. 7th street and S. 8th street; Annin street between Marshall street and S. 7th street; Ellsworth street between Passyunk avenue and S. 9th street; Pierce street between S. 12th street and S. 11th street; McClellan street between S. 9th street and S. 10th street; Jackson street between S. 5th street and S. 6th street; Cross street between S. 5th street and S. 4th street; S. 5th street between Morris street and Tasker street.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Wildey Street between Columbia Avenue and Earl Street; Dunton Street between Wildey Street and Girard Avenue; Earl Street between Girard Avenue and Wildey Street; S. 7th Street between Johnston Street and Bigler Street.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 1148-50 S. 11th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	To amend Bill No. 240181 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled "An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2025 Capital Budget," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 from the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Transportation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk cafe in the vicinity of 229 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 1625 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 2049 East Hagert St, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 1525 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing the opening of a right of way to the public on land near the intersection of the southeasterly side of Bath Street and southwesterly side of Victoria Streets, all being land owned by the City.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 542 Christian St., Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing the vacating of Clarion Street from Addison Street to its terminus northwardly therefrom and the reserving and plotting upon City Plan No. 308 of a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes and water main purposes within the lines of said Clarion Street being vacated and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right of way, under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Amending Chapter 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane on N. 23rd Street between Race Street and Market Street, under certain terms and conditions
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Amending Chapter 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane on N. 13th Street, from Cecil B. Moore Avenue to Diamond Street, all under certain terms and conditions
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Amending Chapter 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane on North 22nd Street, from Spring Garden Street to Green Street and remove a travel lane on North 22nd Street within the same limits, all under certain terms and conditions
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Amending an Ordinance (Bill No. 230577), approved November 13, 2023, entitled "Granting permission to Wynnefield/Overbrook Eruv Association, in order to demarcate the boundaries of a Wynnefield/Overbrook eruv district, to construct and maintain a clear nylon cord and other ancillary facilities including a maximum of one hundred poles and forty-five pieces of plexiglass along, over, and in certain public rights-of-way and City streets, and/or to attach such demarcation facilities to existing facilities owned by other entities authorized by other City ordinances, subject to such owner's consent; all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 546 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N. 18th street between Wood street and Callowhill street; Vine street between N. 18th street and N. 19th street; Callowhill street between N. 18th street and N. 19th street; N. 17th street between Callowhill street and Wood street; Thompson street between N. 18th street and N. 17th street; Harold street between N. 22nd street and N. 23rd street
Jan. 30, 2025	Ayes	Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.
Dec. 19, 2024	Ayes	Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sept. 12, 2024	Ayes	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, and certain other actions.
Sept. 5, 2024	Ayes	Continuing a neighborhood improvement District, known as the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District ("District"), in an area that generally includes both sides of East Passyunk Avenue from the south side of Federal Street to the east side of South Broad Street, certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of East Passyunk Avenue, both sides of South Broad Street from the north side of McKean Street to the north side of Snyder Avenue, and the west side of South Broad Street from the south side of Mifflin Street to the north side of McKean Street; designating the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District, Inc., which has organized itself as a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing t...

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