The Philadelphia City Council introduced a bill to authorize a sidewalk café encroachment for the Milkcrate Cafe at 400 E Girard Ave. The ordinance, sponsored by Councilmember Squilla, permits the owner, COLUMBIA & GIRARD ASSOC L, to place seven tables and fourteen seats on the public sidewalk. The encroachment will extend five feet into the footway along Columbia Avenue, leaving a required six-foot clear path for pedestrians. The approval is subject to several conditions, including obtaining all necessary permits, maintaining the area, adhering to specified hours of operation, and entering into a formal agreement with the city. A $200 fee is required for the ordinance to become effective.