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Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/15/2026 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 400, City Hall
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260850 0  COMMUNICATIONOctober 15, 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 real estate interest by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in and to all or portions of certain parcels of land located along the west bank of the Schuylkill River in and around an area generally bounded by South 58th Street, as extended to the bulkhead line of the west bank of the Schuylkill River; South 61st Street; and West Passyunk Avenue for public park, recreation, and transportation purposes under certain terms and conditions.. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker MayorREAD AND FILED   Action details Not available
260851 0  BillAmending?Section 14-601?of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Categories”, Section 14-602, entitled “Use Tables”, and Section 14-603, entitled “Use-Specific Standards” by adding a definition to the retail sales use category for tobacco sales, making changes to the use tables to reflect the updated use category definition, and adding use-specific standards, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and Referred   Action details Not available
260852 0  BillAmending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses,” by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation of certain establishments on North 54th Street between Arlington Street and Montgomery Avenue, and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and Referred   Action details Not available
260853 0  BillAmending Chapter 12-2800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations,” to reauthorize an amnesty program for fines, fees and penalties on parking violations; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced   Action details Not available
260854 0  BillAmending Section 12-2405 of The Philadelphia Code (“Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice”) by modifying certain requirements related to the removal or immobilization of certain boats, motor homes, truck campers, and vending carts, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and Referred   Action details Not available
260855 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Rubicam Street, Ashmead Street, Wakefield Street, and Bringhurst Street.Introduced and Referred   Action details Not available
260856 0  ResolutionRecognizing National School Lunch Week, celebrated in schools October 12-16, 2026, and honoring the role of school meals and school food service employees in addressing food insecurity and supporting the health, learning, and well-being of Philadelphia’s students.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
260857 0  ResolutionHonoring Philadelphia Eagles Legend Lane Johnson on the occasion of his retirement after 14 incredible seasons with the organization and earning two Super Bowl rings and numerous other accolades.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
260858 0  ResolutionHonoring Justin Edwards on the occasion of the renaming of Smedley Elementary’s school gym, commemorating his community involvement and career in the National Basketball Association.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
260859 0  ResolutionHonoring Merrill Reese as the voice of the Philadelphia Eagles and congratulating him on his 50th season as the Eagles radio play-by-play announcer.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
260860 0  ResolutionCelebrating the Philadelphia Department of Prisons on the opening of the Skills Center, improving the career readiness and reentry process of incarcerated individuals.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
260861 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing the Please Touch Museum on its 50th anniversary in recognition of its longstanding commitment to childhood learning through play and its lasting impact on millions of children and families from all walks of life since its founding.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
260862 0  ResolutionHonoring 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   Action details Not available
260863 0  ResolutionHonoring 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   Action details Not available
260864 0  ResolutionThe 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   Action details Not available
260865 0  ResolutionDeclaring October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of PhiladelphiaIntroduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
260866 0  ResolutionHonoring 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   Action details Not available
260867 0  ResolutionRecognizing 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   Action details Not available
260868 0  ResolutionCommending 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   Action details Not available
260869 0  ResolutionHonoring 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   Action details Not available
260870 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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 PhiladelphiaIntroduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
260871 0  ResolutionRecognizing October 18, 2026 as World Menopause Day in PhiladelphiaIntroduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
260872 0  ResolutionCalling 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   Action details Not available
260873 0  ResolutionConfirming 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   Action details Not available
260823 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 1811 W. Stiles Street, located in the 5th Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.ADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260824 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1808, 1809, 1810, 1812, 1819 N. Bailey Street, 2611 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 2438, 2442, 2456, 2648, 2651 N. Corlies Street, 1816, 1838, 1839, 1841, 1843, 1845, 1848, 1851, 1861, 1862, 1866 N. Etting Street, 2519, 2600, 2611, 3019, 3021, 3027, 3029, 3031, 3039 W. Oakdale Street, 2423, 2425, 2437, 2446, 2501, 2504, 2506, 2513, 2516, 2517, 2526, 2539, 2556 N. Stanley Street, 1726 N. 26th Street, 1735, 1747 N. 27th Street 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.ADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260846 0  ResolutionAlso naming the 1200 Block of 46th Street at the intersection of Kingsessing Avenue “The Links, Incorporated Lane” to honor the service and impact of The Links, Incorporated on the Philadelphia community.ADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260848 0  ResolutionAlso designating and ceremonially renaming the corner of East Ashmead Street and Wakefield Street as “Ennis Way,” in recognition of his extraordinary accomplishments in boxing, his representation of Philadelphia on the world stage, and his commitment to inspiring and giving back to the young people of his hometown.ADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260849 0  ResolutionCalling upon the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enact Senate Bill 1465, also known as the “Pennsylvania Universal Healthcare Act”, which would establish the Office of Health Care and the Pennsylvania Care Board with responsibility to implement a comprehensive single-payer healthcare model that would provide healthcare coverage to all Pennsylvanians.ADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
250649 0  BillAmending 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.Passed on ConsentPass17:0 Action details Not available
260298 1  BillTo 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.Passed on ConsentPass17:0 Action details Not available
260342-A 0  BillTo 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.Passed on ConsentPass17:0 Action details Not available
260343-A 0  BillTo 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.Passed on ConsentPass17:0 Action details Not available
260344-A 0  BillTo 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.Passed on ConsentPass17:0 Action details Not available
260345-A 0  BillTo 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.Passed on ConsentPass17:0 Action details Not available
260566 0  BillAuthorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 6238 Bustleton Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.Passed on ConsentPass17:0 Action details Not available
260609 0  BillAmending 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.Passed on ConsentPass17:0 Action details Not available
260758 0  BillRegulating the placement of a truck loading zone on S. 23rd Street between South Street and Naudain Street, all under certain terms and conditions.Passed on ConsentPass17:0 Action details Not available
260762 0  BillRegulating the placement of a truck loading zone on 1716 Frankford Avenue between Palmer Street and E. Columbia Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.Passed on ConsentPass17:0 Action details Not available
260691 0  BillAuthorizing 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 certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City will make necessary appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other amounts due under the READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
260856 0  ResolutionRecognizing National School Lunch Week, celebrated in schools October 12-16, 2026, and honoring the role of school meals and school food service employees in addressing food insecurity and supporting the health, learning, and well-being of Philadelphia’s students.ADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260857 0  ResolutionHonoring Philadelphia Eagles Legend Lane Johnson on the occasion of his retirement after 14 incredible seasons with the organization and earning two Super Bowl rings and numerous other accolades.ADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260858 0  ResolutionHonoring Justin Edwards on the occasion of the renaming of Smedley Elementary’s school gym, commemorating his community involvement and career in the National Basketball Association.ADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260859 0  ResolutionHonoring Merrill Reese as the voice of the Philadelphia Eagles and congratulating him on his 50th season as the Eagles radio play-by-play announcer.ADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260860 0  ResolutionCelebrating the Philadelphia Department of Prisons on the opening of the Skills Center, improving the career readiness and reentry process of incarcerated individuals.ADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260861 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing the Please Touch Museum on its 50th anniversary in recognition of its longstanding commitment to childhood learning through play and its lasting impact on millions of children and families from all walks of life since its founding.ADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260862 0  ResolutionHonoring 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.ADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260863 0  ResolutionHonoring 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.ADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260864 0  ResolutionThe 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.ADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260865 0  ResolutionDeclaring October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of PhiladelphiaADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260866 0  ResolutionHonoring 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.ADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260867 0  ResolutionRecognizing 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.ADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260868 0  ResolutionCommending 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.ADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260869 0  ResolutionHonoring 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.ADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260870 0  ResolutionAuthorizing 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 PhiladelphiaADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available
260871 0  ResolutionRecognizing October 18, 2026 as World Menopause Day in PhiladelphiaADOPTEDPass  Action details Not available