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260874
| 0 | | | COMMUNICATION | 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 in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in certain parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek, 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 | READ AND FILED | | |
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260889
| 0 | | | COMMUNICATION | October 22, 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 8, 2026:
Bill No. 260429
Respectfully,
Cherelle L. Parker
Mayor | READ AND FILED | | |
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260888
| 0 | | | COMMUNICATION | 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 | READ AND FILED | | |
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260887
| 0 | | | COMMUNICATION | 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 | READ AND FILED | | |
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260886
| 0 | | | COMMUNICATION | 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 | READ AND FILED | | |
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260885
| 0 | | | COMMUNICATION | 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 | READ AND FILED | | |
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260884
| 0 | | | COMMUNICATION | 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 | READ AND FILED | | |
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260883
| 0 | | | COMMUNICATION | 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 | READ AND FILED | | |
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260882
| 0 | | | COMMUNICATION | 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 favorable consideration.
Respectfully,
Cherelle L. Parker
Mayor | READ AND FILED | | |
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260881
| 0 | | | COMMUNICATION | 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 | READ AND FILED | | |
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260880
| 0 | | | COMMUNICATION | 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 | READ AND FILED | | |
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260879
| 0 | | | COMMUNICATION | 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 | READ AND FILED | | |
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260878
| 0 | | | COMMUNICATION | 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 | READ AND FILED | | |
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260877
| 0 | | | COMMUNICATION | 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 | READ AND FILED | | |
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260876
| 0 | | | COMMUNICATION | 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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260875
| 0 | | | COMMUNICATION | 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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260567
| 0 | | | Bill | 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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260567
| 0 | | | Bill | 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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260638
| 0 | | | Bill | 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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260638
| 0 | | | Bill | 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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260763
| 0 | | | Bill | 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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260763
| 0 | | | Bill | 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. | ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR | | |
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260798
| 0 | | | Bill | 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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260798
| 0 | | | Bill | 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. | ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR | | |
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260799
| 0 | | | Bill | 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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260799
| 0 | | | Bill | 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. | ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR | | |
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260567
| 0 | | | Bill | Renaming and designating Girard Fountain Park located on the 300 block of Arch Street as “Janet Kalter Park”. | READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR | | |
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260638
| 0 | | | Bill | 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. | READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR | | |
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260763
| 0 | | | Bill | 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. | READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR | | |
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260798
| 0 | | | Bill | 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. | READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR | | |
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260799
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260847
| 0 | | | Resolution | Also naming the 3900 Block of Lancaster Avenue as “Chosen 300 Way” to honor the legacy and impact of the Chosen 300 Ministries on the West Philadelphia community. | ADOPTED | Pass | |
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260873
| 0 | | | Resolution | Confirming the reappointment of James Engler as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2031. | ADOPTED | Pass | |
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260692
| 0 | | | Bill | Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” to authorize additional locations for sidewalk cafés, all under certain terms and conditions. | READ AND PASSED | Pass | 16:0 |
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260693
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4201 Manayunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions. | READ AND PASSED | Pass | 16:0 |
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260706
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 319-25 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions. | READ AND PASSED | Pass | 16:0 |
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260707
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 544 E. Girard Ave., under certain terms and conditions. | READ AND PASSED | Pass | 16:0 |
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260897
| 0 | | | Resolution | Authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings examining Philadelphia Gas Works’ residential shutoffs for nonpayment and measures to prevent households from losing essential utility service. | ADOPTED | Pass | |
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260898
| 0 | | | Resolution | Honoring and congratulating Wayne Miller on his more than five decades of service to Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 692 and the Philadelphia Building Trades. | ADOPTED | Pass | 16:0 |
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260899
| 0 | | | Resolution | Authorizing the Special Committee on Kensington to Hold a Hearing to Evaluate the Progress of the Last Year, the Current State of Affairs, as Well as Future Barriers and Goals | ADOPTED | Pass | |
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260900
| 0 | | | Resolution | Authorizing the Committees on Streets and Services and Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold joint hearings to investigate the prevalence of unsheltered homelessness in public rights-of-way and examine the City's coordination and utilization of resources to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with appropriate housing, shelter, and supportive services. | ADOPTED | Pass | |
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260901
| 0 | | | Resolution | Celebrating the national model Zero Fare Program and recognizing the initial findings of the Georgetown University Better Government Lab Report on the program’s success. | ADOPTED | Pass | |
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260902
| 0 | | | Resolution | Honoring and recognizing Dr. Bernice Suddler for her landmark 44-year tenure of leadership, desegregation trailblazing, and community stewardship at Hamilton Disston School. | ADOPTED | Pass | |
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