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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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Council actions

Actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote.

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Meeting date

September 24, 2026

Procedural2026-09-24

Bill 260763

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.

Introduced and Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2026-09-24

Bill 260762

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.

Introduced and Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2026-09-24

Bill 260761

This bill would authorize Drexel Institute of Technology, the owner of 3001 Chestnut Street, to install and maintain 28 street-tree planters along parts of Ludlow and Chestnut Streets.

Authorizing encroachments in the nature of planters in the vicinity of 3001 Chestnut Street, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2026-09-24

Bill 260760

This bill would amend Philadelphia’s zoning maps for certain land within the area bounded by Wharton Street, Broad Street, Reed Street, and Carlisle Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wharton Street, Broad Street, Reed Street, and Carlisle Street.

Introduced and Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2026-09-24

Bill 260759

This bill, currently in Council, would change the Philadelphia zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Wharton Street, 28th Street, Reed Street, and Newkirk Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wharton Street, 28th Street, Reed Street, and Newkirk Street.

Introduced and Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2026-09-24

Bill 260758

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.

Introduced and Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2026-09-24

COMMUNICATION 260757

This communication, placed on file, informs Philadelphia City Council that Mayor Cherelle L.

September 24, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on September 23, 2026, I signed the following bill, which was passed by Council at its session on September 17, 2026: Bill No. 260508 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-09-24

COMMUNICATION 260756

This communication presents a proposed ordinance that would allow the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to enter into lease or sublease agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development involving land known as Victory Gardens and Emerson Landfill.

September 24, 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 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. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

September 23, 2026

Council Action2026-09-23

Bill 260508

This bill, currently in Council on second reading, would authorize Philadelphia to borrow up to $581 million through general obligation bonds for capital projects and reimbursements.

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.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

September 17, 2026

Council Action2026-09-17

COMMUNICATION 260670

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READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2026-09-17

Resolution 260754

This resolution, currently in Council for final passage, would authorize the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold public hearings about composting in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on composting in Philadelphia, including current best practices, gaps in the City's composting programs and infrastructure, and ways to encourage residents and businesses to compost.

ADOPTED·Pass