Council actions
Philadelphia City Council actions
These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.
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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the October 22, 2026 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 38 actions from October 22, 2026
This bill, which is in committee, would rename the building at the Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center at 8501 Pickering Avenue as the “Marlene Trice Neighborhood Center.” It would also authorize City departments to carry out the renaming, including installing signs.
Renaming and designating the building located on the property of the Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center, commonly referred to as the Dorothy Emanuel Playground Building, located at 8501 Pickering Avenue, as the "Marlene Trice Neighborhood Center" in the City of Philadelphia.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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This bill, which is in committee, would rename the building at the Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center at 8501 Pickering Avenue as the “Marlene Trice Neighborhood Center.” It would also authorize City departments to carry out the renaming, including installing signs.
Renaming and designating the building located on the property of the Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center, commonly referred to as the Dorothy Emanuel Playground Building, located at 8501 Pickering Avenue, as the "Marlene Trice Neighborhood Center" in the City of Philadelphia.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This bill aims to rename Girard Fountain Park, located on the 300 block of Arch Street, to 'Janet Kalter Park'.
Renaming and designating Girard Fountain Park located on the 300 block of Arch Street as "Janet Kalter Park".
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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This bill aims to rename Girard Fountain Park, located on the 300 block of Arch Street, to 'Janet Kalter Park'.
Renaming and designating Girard Fountain Park located on the 300 block of Arch Street as "Janet Kalter Park".
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This communication submitted a proposed ordinance that would authorize the Commissioner of Public Property to amend a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.
October 22, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1600-26 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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This communication presents a proposed ordinance that would authorize the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a lease for the City to use all or part of the premises at 9300 Ashton Road, under specified terms.
October 22, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 9300 Ashton Road, under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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This communication submits a proposed ordinance that would authorize the City’s Public Property Commissioner to acquire certain parcels along the Delaware River in the Tacony-Holmesburg area, including any improvements and related easements, for public recreational purposes.
October 22, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE 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, in certain parcels of land along the Delaware River in the Tacony-Holmesburg area, together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and appurtenances for public recreational purposes, all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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This communication from Mayor Cherelle L.
October 22, 2026 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 Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1306 South 28th Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 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 communication transmitted a draft resolution for Council consideration concerning the Philadelphia Land Bank’s proposed disposal of properties at 5228 and 5230 Chester Avenue in the 3rd Councilmanic District.
October 22, 2026 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 Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5228, 5230 Chester Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 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 communication, which was placed on file, transmits a draft resolution for City Council’s consideration.
October 22, 2026 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 Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5415 Florence Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 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 communication, now placed on file, transmits a draft resolution for City Council’s consideration regarding the proposed disposal of 322 N.
October 22, 2026 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 Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 322 N. 41st Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 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 communication transmitted a draft resolution for City Council consideration concerning the Philadelphia Land Bank’s proposed disposition of numerous listed properties in the 4th Councilmanic District.
October 22, 2026 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 Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2715 N. Dover Street, 2716, 2718, 2729, 2817, 2820 N. Newkirk Street, 2710, 2720, 2722, 2738, 2758 N. 28th Street, 2719, 2731 N. 29th Street, 2649, 2651, 2655, 2700, 2730, 2738, 2746 W. Silver Street, 2632, 2645, 2646, 2654, 2700, 2703, 2705, 2706, 2710, 2711, 2714, 2715, 2716, 2717, 2719, 2723 2726, 2727, 2729, 2731, 2733, 2747, 2749 W. Sterner Street, 2520, 2532, 2621, 2627, 2635, 2639, 2640, 2651, 2654, 2655 W. Seltzer Street, 2547, 2621, 2623, 2624, 2626, 2628 W. Silver Street, 2539, 2602, 2608 W. Sterner Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your f...
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This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a draft resolution concerning 903 Rising Sun Avenue in Philadelphia’s 5th Councilmanic District.
October 22, 2026 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 Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 903 Rising Sun Avenue in the 5th 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. 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 communication from Mayor Cherelle L.
October 22, 2026 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 Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1936, 1940, 1944, 1952-54 N. 19th Street, 1913, 1943, 1945, 1947, 1949 N. 20th Street, 1907, 1919 W. Berks Street, 1901, 1915, 1919, 1937 W. Norris Street, 1912, 1914, 1918, 1946, 1948, 1950, 1952 N. Uber Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 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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The mayor’s communication transmitted a draft resolution that would allow the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 15 listed properties on Belfield Avenue, N.
October 22, 2026 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 Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1715, 1717, 1745, 1747, 1749 Belfield Avenue, 4556, 4558, 4560 N. Bouvier Street, 1820, 1822 W. Rockland Street, 1604, 1606, 1608 W. Mentor Street, 1732, 1734, 1736 W. Courtland Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 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 communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
October 20, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: My Administration intends to submit a contract proposal to the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 5, which will start the collective bargaining process under Act 111. I hereby request, pursuant to Chapter 17-2300 of The Philadelphia Code, that Council promptly schedule a public hearing concerning the City’s contract proposal, in order to permit the City to begin the bargaining process. If Council is unable to schedule such a hearing in the next 30 days, I request that the Council President certify to the Office of Labor that Council is unavailable to do so, which will satisfy the requirements of Chapter 17-2300 of the Code and allow the City to move forward with its proposal and contract negotiations. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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This communication, placed on file, transmits the City Planning Commission’s recommendations on several bills to City Council, including a recommendation not to approve Bill 260700.
October 20, 2026 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 260686 Bill Number 260700 - Not for approval Bill Number 260687 Bill Number 260703 Bill Number 260688 Bill Number 260704 Bill Number 260690 Bill Number 260706 Bill Number 260692 Bill Number 260707 Bill Number 260693 Bill Number 260709 Bill Number 260694 Bill Number 260711 Bill Number 260695 While the Commission voted to extend its review 45 additional days on Bill 260689, we recognize we are transmitting this action letter more than 30 days past introduction. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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October 19, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on October 19, 2026, I signed the following bill, which was passed by Council at its session on October 15, 2026: Bill No. 260691 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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