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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Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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Meeting date
October 21, 2026
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.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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".
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Meeting date
October 15, 2026
This resolution would confirm James Engler’s reappointment to the Philadelphia Board of Ethics for a five-year term ending November 16, 2031.
Confirming the reappointment of James Engler as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2031.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution calls on the School District of Philadelphia to review how it provides meals to public school students, including meal nutrition, freshness, portions, serving temperatures, preparation and delivery, kitchen capacity, vendors, food waste, and barriers to participation.
Calling on the School District of Philadelphia to reexamine its policies and practices concerning the provision of healthy, nutritious, and high-quality meals to Philadelphia public school students.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would recognize October 18, 2026, as World Menopause Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing October 18, 2026 as World Menopause Day in Philadelphia
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would authorize the City Council’s Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold hearings about how Philadelphia maintains, inspects, enforces rules for, and demolishes deteriorating, blighted, or unsafe properties.
Authorizing the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold hearings to examine the maintenance, inspection, enforcement, and demolition of deteriorating, blighted, and unsafe properties in the City of Philadelphia
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would honor the life and public service of Martin “Marty” Weinberg, a Philadelphia attorney and former City Solicitor.
Honoring the life and legacy of Martin “Marty” Weinberg, attorney and former City Solicitor, celebrating his lifetime commitment to the City of Philadelphia and extending the deepest condolences to his family and friends upon his passing.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would commend the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission for guidance stating that waiving admission fees for personal care assistants can be an important reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities at public and commercial properties.
Commending the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) for issuing guidance, affirming that waiving admission fees for personal care assistants at public and commercial properties is an important reasonable accommodation and recognizing the work of Michael Anderson of The Arc of Philadelphia for his successful advocacy.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would recognize the late Judge Raymond Pace Alexander at his Judicial Portrait Rededication Ceremony.
Recognizing the late Judge Raymond Pace Alexander, former Councilmember of the Fifth Councilmanic District, the first African American Philadelphia City Councilmember, and the first African American judge on the Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania, on the occasion of his Judicial Portrait Rededication Ceremony.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would honor Philadelphia firefighter Joshua Pagan for rescuing four fellow firefighters and for his service with the Philadelphia Fire Department.
Honoring Philadelphia Firefighter Joshua Pagan for his extraordinary courage and selfless service in saving the lives of four fellow firefighters and celebrating his historic distinction as the first Latino recipient of the Philadelphia Firefighter of the Year award.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would declare October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would honor and congratulate Second Baptist Church of Frankford for more than 150 years of service, leadership, education, and advocacy in the Black community of Frankford.
The Council of the City of Philadelphia proudly recognizes and celebrates the historic legacy, enduring service, and contributions of Second Baptist Church of Frankford and the Black community of Frankford.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would honor and recognize Mental Health Partnerships on its 75th anniversary for its work advancing mental health, recovery, and peer-led support in Philadelphia.
Honoring and recognizing Mental Health Partnerships, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, for advancing mental health, recovery, and peer-led support for the people of Philadelphia for three quarters of a century.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would honor and recognize Mario Zucca, also known as “One-Shot Mar,” as the first winner of the Philadelphia Parallel Parking Association Championship held on October 3, 2026.
Honoring and recognizing Mario Zucca, also known as “One-Shot Mar,” as the first ever winner of the Philadelphia Parallel Parking Association (PPPA) Championship held on October 3, 2026.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.