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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Meeting date
October 29, 2026
This bill aims to change the zoning rules for certain areas of land in Northwest Philadelphia, affecting properties bounded by Ridge Avenue, Spring Lane, Hagy's Mill Road, Port Royal Avenue, River Road, and the Montgomery County Line.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Spring Lane, Hagy's Mill Road, Port Royal Avenue, River Road, and the Montgomery County Line.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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This bill, currently in Council on second reading, would change the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by East Washington Lane, Crittenden Street, East Tulpehocken Street, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by East Washington Lane, Crittenden Street, East Tulpehocken Street, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill, which is in City Council for a second reading, would change the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by East Washington Lane, Stenton Avenue, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by East Washington Lane, Stenton Avenue, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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This bill, currently in Council on second reading, would change the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by N.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by N. 18th Street, Colonial Street, N. 17th Street and Chelten Avenue.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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This bill would change the zoning designations for certain areas of land within the area bounded by West Seymour Street, Knox Street, West Logan Street, and Keyser Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by West Seymour Street, Knox Street, West Logan Street and Keyser Street.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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Meeting date
October 27, 2026
This proposal, currently held in committee, would authorize buffered bicycle lanes around City Hall on South Penn Square, East Penn Square, and part of John F.
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of a travel lane around City Hall, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill allows for certain structures or objects to be built or placed on or over city property near 6238 Bustleton Avenue, as long as they meet specific requirements.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 6238 Bustleton Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill, which is currently in committee, would authorize a bicycle lane on Roberts Avenue between Henry Avenue and King Street.
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of parking on Roberts Avenue from Henry Avenue to King Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill would create an approximately 110-foot truck loading zone on the east side of S.
Regulating the placement of a truck loading zone on S. 23rd Street between South Street and Naudain Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill would establish an approximately 110-foot, one-hour truck loading zone on the west side of 1716 Frankford Avenue, between Palmer Street and E.
Regulating the placement of a truck loading zone on 1716 Frankford Avenue between Palmer Street and E. Columbia Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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Meeting date
October 26, 2026
Meeting date
October 22, 2026
This bill would authorize the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to enter into a multiyear agreement with Broad Street Love Park, LLC to design, build, manage, and operate a food and beverage concession in Love Park’s Welcome Center Building, known as the “Saucer.” The proposed agreement would begin June 29, 2026, run for five years with a possible five-year renewal, and require the concessionaire to make improvements and pay an annual fee, with no financial obligation for the City.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a multiyear agreement with Broad Street Love Park, LLC for the design, construction, management and operation of a food and beverage concession at the Welcome Center Building (“Saucer”) in Love Park, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This proposal would rename the Penrose Recreation Center at 1101 West Susquehanna Avenue as the “Shirley M.
Renaming the Penrose Recreation Center to the “Shirley M. Kitchen Recreation Center” to honor the life and legacy of Shirley Kitchen, a pioneering public servant and civic leader with an immeasurable impact on the greater North Philadelphia community.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This bill would authorize the City to lease or sublease about 21 acres at Victory Gardens and Emerson Landfill to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship, Training and Safety Fund.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into lease or sublease agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for all or a portion of the premises that includes certain parcels of land, generally referred to as Victory Gardens and Emerson Landfill, for environmental remediation of the land, development of a facility at said premises, and use as a training facility, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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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".
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
READ AND FILED
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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
READ AND FILED
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