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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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September 17, 2026

Procedural2026-09-17
Bill 260690

This bill, which is in committee, would create a Southwest Center City Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District and revise the boundaries of the Center City Overlay District.

Amending Section 14-504 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District” by creating a new Southwest Center City Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, and by revising the boundaries of Section 14-502 /CTR, Center City Overlay District, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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

Procedural2026-09-17
Bill 260689

This bill, currently in committee, would revise when a heritage tree may be removed from a property in Philadelphia.

Amending?Section 14-705?of The Philadelphia Code, entitled?“Landscape and Trees”?by revising heritage tree removal requirements,?all under certain terms and conditions.?

Introduced and Referred

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

Procedural2026-09-17
Bill 260688

This bill, which is in committee, would change Philadelphia’s zoning definitions for retail sales, including grocery stores, pharmacies, and convenience stores.

Amending Section 14-601 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Categories” by making changes to the retail sales use category definitions, and amending Section 14-602, entitled “Use Tables” by making changes to the use tables to reflect the updated retail sales use category definitions, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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

Procedural2026-09-17
Bill 260687

This bill, which is currently in committee, would change the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by 65th Avenue, 3rd Street, Chelten Avenue, and 5th Street.

Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 65th Avenue, 3rd Street, Chelten Avenue, and 5th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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

Procedural2026-09-17
Bill 260686

This bill, which is in committee, would change the zoning designations for certain parcels of land in the area bounded by Wyncote Avenue, Ogontz Avenue, and 68th Avenue.

Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wyncote Avenue, Ogontz Avenue, and 68th Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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

Council Action2026-09-17
COMMUNICATION 260684

This communication from Mayor Cherelle L.

September 17, 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 916, 920, 922, 924 W. Auburn 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

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-09-17
COMMUNICATION 260683

This communication transmitted a draft resolution for City Council’s consideration concerning the Philadelphia Land Bank’s proposed disposal of 855 N.

September 17, 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 855 N. Orkney 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

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-09-17
COMMUNICATION 260682

This communication from Mayor Cherelle L.

September 17, 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 1718-26 N. 52nd 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 favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-09-17
COMMUNICATION 260681

This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a draft resolution for Council consideration concerning the proposed disposal by the Philadelphia Land Bank of 225 S.

September 17, 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 225 S. 52nd 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

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-09-17
COMMUNICATION 260680

This communication from Mayor Cherelle L.

September 17, 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 4203 Leidy 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

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-09-17
COMMUNICATION 260679

This communication transmitted a draft resolution that would allow the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of the properties at 2045, 2047, and 2051 S.

September 17, 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 2045, 2047, 2051 S. 56th 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

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-09-17
COMMUNICATION 260678

This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a draft resolution for Council consideration concerning the proposed disposal by the Philadelphia Land Bank of 7120 Yocum Street in the 2nd Councilmanic District.

September 17, 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 7120 Yocum 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

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-09-17
COMMUNICATION 260677

This communication, placed on file, transmitted a draft resolution for Council consideration concerning the proposed disposal by the Philadelphia Land Bank of 1941-47 E.

September 17, 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 1941-47 E. Huntingdon Street located in the 1st 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

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-09-17
COMMUNICATION 260676

This communication, placed on file, transmits Mayor Cherelle L.

September 17, 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 Confirming the appointment of Monique Myatt Galloway, Esq., as the City Solicitor. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-09-17
COMMUNICATION 260675

This communication presents a proposed ordinance that would authorize Philadelphia’s Sanitation Commissioner and Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements for collecting, transferring, and disposing of municipal solid waste under specified terms.

September 17, 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 Sanitation Commissioner and Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into agreements for the collection, transfer and disposal of municipal solid waste, 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.

Council Action2026-09-17
COMMUNICATION 260674

This communication, which was placed on file, submitted a proposed ordinance concerning agreements between the City of Philadelphia and several vendors to process and market recyclable materials.

September 17, 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 Sanitation Commissioner and Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into agreements with several vendors to process and market recyclable materials, 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.

Council Action2026-09-17
COMMUNICATION 260673

This placed-on-file communication presents a proposed ordinance concerning a service agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to finance the buildout and equipment of a forensics laboratory for the Philadelphia Police Department.

September 17, 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 and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the financing of the buildout, construction, equipping, installation and implementation of improvements for the development of a forensics laboratory for the Philadelphia Police Department at a specified property or properties owned or leased, and operated, by the City; approving the issuance by such Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series to finance or refinance the costs of such project and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing...

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-09-17
COMMUNICATION 260672

This communication from Mayor Cherelle L.

September 17, 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 Amending Bill No. 200253-A (approved November 13, 2023), entitled “An Ordinance Amending Section 20-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ‘Salaries of Specified Officers,’ to establish salaries based on an Annual Compensation Plan, under certain terms and conditions,” to eliminate a sunset provision set forth in that Bill. 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.