Council approves Bill 260798 — Penrose Recreation Center renamed Shirley M. Kitchen Recreation Center, 17–0

Bill 260798 — Penrose Recreation Center renamed Shirley M. Kitchen Recreation Center

17 yes, 0 no

Rue Landau (yes), Jamie Gauthier (yes), Kendra Brooks (yes), Curtis Jones, Jr. (yes), Jeffery Young, Jr. (yes), Quetcy Lozada (yes), Cindy Bass (yes), Anthony Phillips (yes), Jim Harrity (yes), Katherine Gilmore Richardson (yes), Kenyatta Johnson (yes), Michael Driscoll (yes), Mark Squilla (yes), Brian J. O'Neill (yes), Isaiah Thomas (yes), Nicolas O'Rourke (yes), Nina Ahmad (yes)

Bill 260567 — Rename Girard Fountain Park as Janet Kalter Park

17 yes, 0 no

Katherine Gilmore Richardson (yes), Kenyatta Johnson (yes), Anthony Phillips (yes), Jeffery Young, Jr. (yes), Curtis Jones, Jr. (yes), Mark Squilla (yes), Rue Landau (yes), Jamie Gauthier (yes), Kendra Brooks (yes), Brian J. O'Neill (yes), Quetcy Lozada (yes), Cindy Bass (yes), Isaiah Thomas (yes), Jim Harrity (yes), Nicolas O'Rourke (yes), Nina Ahmad (yes), Michael Driscoll (yes)

Bill 260763 — Victory Gardens / Emerson Landfill lease with PAID

17 yes, 0 no

Curtis Jones, Jr. (yes), Kendra Brooks (yes), Brian J. O'Neill (yes), Quetcy Lozada (yes), Cindy Bass (yes), Katherine Gilmore Richardson (yes), Kenyatta Johnson (yes), Isaiah Thomas (yes), Anthony Phillips (yes), Jeffery Young, Jr. (yes), Rue Landau (yes), Jamie Gauthier (yes), Michael Driscoll (yes), Mark Squilla (yes), Nicolas O'Rourke (yes), Nina Ahmad (yes), Jim Harrity (yes)

Bill 260638 — Dorothy Emanuel Playground Building renamed Marlene Trice Neighborhood Center

17 yes, 0 no

Quetcy Lozada (yes), Cindy Bass (yes), Kenyatta Johnson (yes), Kendra Brooks (yes), Curtis Jones, Jr. (yes), Michael Driscoll (yes), Brian J. O'Neill (yes), Rue Landau (yes), Jamie Gauthier (yes), Anthony Phillips (yes), Jeffery Young, Jr. (yes), Isaiah Thomas (yes), Nicolas O'Rourke (yes), Nina Ahmad (yes), Jim Harrity (yes), Katherine Gilmore Richardson (yes), Mark Squilla (yes)

Bill 260799 — Love Park food and beverage concession (Saucer)

17 yes, 0 no

Michael Driscoll (yes), Jim Harrity (yes), Nicolas O'Rourke (yes), Nina Ahmad (yes), Quetcy Lozada (yes), Cindy Bass (yes), Isaiah Thomas (yes), Mark Squilla (yes), Rue Landau (yes), Jamie Gauthier (yes), Kendra Brooks (yes), Brian J. O'Neill (yes), Curtis Jones, Jr. (yes), Katherine Gilmore Richardson (yes), Kenyatta Johnson (yes), Anthony Phillips (yes), Jeffery Young, Jr. (yes)

Adoption of the journal of the October 22, 2026 meeting

0 yes, 0 no

Motion on unlisted legislative matters

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution 260903 — Land Bank disposition, 5415 Florence Avenue

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution 260904 — Land Bank disposition, 322 N. 41st Street

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution 260905 — Land Bank disposition, 5228-5230 Chester Avenue

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution 260906 — Land Bank disposition, 4th District vacant properties

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution 260907 — Support for Unite Here Local 274 / Hilton Garden Inn workers

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution 260908 — Land Bank disposition, 5th District properties — HELD

0 yes, 0 no

Privileged resolutions 260928–260937 adopted

0 yes, 0 no

Held items: 260872, 250768, 250807, 260076, 260462

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution 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.

0 yes, 0 no

An Ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” to prohibit contractors providing solid waste, recycling or composting services to the City from incinerating discarded matter, under certain…

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution honoring and recognizing the Senior Council of Golden Age Living Accommodations (GALA), Melvin Price, Betty Johnson, Claire Higgins, Dale Hunter, Corinne Days, Joy Humbert, Denny Samen, and Sandy Moore, for their advocacy on…

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution congratulating JEVS Human Services on their 85th Anniversary and commending the organization for its longstanding commitment to expanding opportunity, strengthening communities, and helping Philadelphians pursue independence and…

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution authorizing the Committees on Children and Youth and Education to hold a joint hearing examining the School District of Philadelphia’s school meal policies and practices, including meal quality and nutrition, food preparation…

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution recognizing November 2026 as National Adoption Month in the City of Philadelphia

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution authorizing City Council’s Committee of the Whole to hold the public hearings required pursuant to Chapter 17-2300 of The Philadelphia Code (“Public Hearing Prior to Execution of a Labor Agreement Concerning Police Employees…

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution honoring Share Food Program on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary and recognizing four decades of extraordinary service addressing hunger, advancing food security and food justice, and ensuring access to nutritious food for…

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution honoring the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) on their 20th Anniversary and recognizing their dedication to life-saving work and leading role in transforming animal welfare in Philadelphia.

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution congratulating the Imhotep Institute Charter High School football team on winning the Philadelphia Public League Championship and recognizing the coaches, school leadership, and student-athletes whose hard work and perseverance…

0 yes, 0 no

Fifth District Overlay zoning map amendment

Area bounded by Thompson Street, 17th Street, Girard Avenue, Ridge Avenue, 19th Street, Cabot Street, and 18th Street

Council is scheduled to consider changing the zoning designations and amending the /VDO Fifth District Overlay for this area.

Discussed — no decision yet

Land Bank disposition — 4th District batch (Dover/Newkirk/28th/29th/Silver/Seltzer/Sterner Streets)

Various parcels in the 4th Councilmanic District, Philadelphia, PA

Council is scheduled to consider a batch sale of Land Bank parcels in the 5th District.

Discussed — no decision yet

Center City park land acquisition (Vine to Fairmount, 8th to 12th)

Parcels bounded by Vine Street, Fairmount Avenue, 8th Street, and 12th Street

Council is scheduled to consider authorizing acquisition of these parcels for public park use and lease to the Center City District.

Discussed — no decision yet

Victory Gardens and Emerson Landfill lease for remediation and training facility

Victory Gardens and Emerson Landfill premises, Philadelphia, PA

Council is scheduled to consider lease agreements for environmental cleanup and a training facility at the former landfill site.

Discussed — no decision yet

Love Park concession (Bill 260799)

Love Park, Welcome Center Building (Saucer)

Multiyear food and beverage concession deal at Love Park.

approved (17-0) · still approved

Land Bank disposition — 5415 Florence Avenue

5415 Florence Avenue, Philadelphia, PA (3rd Councilmanic District)

Land Bank sale/disposition of a vacant property in the 3rd District.

approved · still approved

Land Bank disposition — 322 N. 41st Street

322 N. 41st Street, Philadelphia, PA (3rd Councilmanic District)

Land Bank disposition in the 3rd District.

approved · still approved

Land Bank disposition — 4th District vacant properties (Resolution 260906)

N. Dover, N. Newkirk, N. 28th, N. 29th, W. Silver, W. Sterner, W. Seltzer Streets (4th District)

Held despite an adoption motion; expected to return.

tabled · still tabled

Fifth District Overlay amendment (Girard Avenue area)

Bounded by Thompson Street, 17th Street, Girard Avenue, Ridge Avenue, 19th Street, Cabot Street, and 18th Street

Held; would change zoning and amend the Fifth District Overlay.

tabled · still tabled

Center City parkland acquisition (Bill 250807)

Between Vine Street, Fairmount Avenue, 8th Street and 12th Street

Council is scheduled to consider authorizing acquisition of these parcels for public park use and lease to the Center City District.

Discussed — no decision yet

Land Bank disposition — 5228-5230 Chester Avenue

5228-5230 Chester Avenue

Land Bank disposition of two parcels in the 3rd District.

approved · still approved

Victory Gardens / Emerson Landfill PAID lease (Bill 260763)

Lease authorization for environmental remediation and development of a training facility.

approved (17-0) · still approved

Victory Gardens/Emerson Landfill remediation and training facility

An ordinance would let the City lease the Victory Gardens and Emerson Landfill site to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for environmental cleanup and a training facility.

What it means: Nearby residents if the landfill site is cleaned up, and workers trained at the new facility.

Incineration of Philadelphia's trash in Chester

An ordinance would bar companies hauling the city's trash, recycling, and compost from burning discarded material. It's an air-quality and environmental justice measure that could change how Philadelphia's waste is handled.

What it means: Residents living near waste facilities and anyone breathing regional air.

Land Bank property dispositions

Council approved dispositions of dozens of vacant properties across the 3rd, 4th, and (held) 5th Districts to move land back into productive use.

What it means: Neighbors of vacant lots and future affordable housing developments.

Child Welfare Commission charter amendment

An ordinance would send a charter amendment to voters in a special election to create a Philadelphia Child Welfare Commission — a new oversight body for how the city handles child welfare.

What it means: Children and families in the child welfare system, through added oversight.

Fifth District Overlay zoning change

A zoning map change and overlay amendment for the area around Girard Avenue and Ridge Avenue would shape what can be built in that North Philadelphia/Art Museum-adjacent area.

What it means: Residents and developers in the affected overlay area, depending on the new rules.

Center City park land acquisition and Love Park concession

Council will consider acquiring parcels between Vine Street, Fairmount Avenue, 8th and 12th Streets for park use, and a multiyear food-and-beverage deal for the Love Park "Saucer" building.

What it means: Center City park users and visitors to Love Park.

FOP contract public hearings (Resolution 260932)

Council authorized the hearings required before executing a labor agreement with the police union — a step in the police contract bargaining process.

What it means: Police officers and city residents with a stake in transparent bargaining.

School District meal quality

Students described moldy sandwiches, spoiled milk, and inedible lunches and urged the School District to overhaul meal quality. Council held the resolution but adopted a separate resolution authorizing joint hearings on district meal policies.

What it means: Philadelphia public school students who rely on school meals.

Automated Services Displacement Tax introduced (Harrity)

Harrity introduced a bill to tax services performed by machines that replace human workers, with revenue earmarked for the Zero Fare transit program.

What it means: Workers whose jobs could be automated, and SEPTA riders via Zero Fare funding.

50th anniversary of women in patrol

Council honored the first 100 women hired for street patrol in 1976, noting women now make up 22% of the department versus a 12% national average.

What it means: Women in law enforcement, past and present.

H.O.M.E. housing plan oversight (Resolution 260934)

Both minority leader Kendra Brooks and majority leader Gilmore Richardson called for Finance Committee hearings on the nearly billion-dollar housing bond plan, amid reports that bond money isn't being spent.

What it means: Nearly $1 billion in bond-funded housing investment is under scrutiny.

Academy of Natural Sciences closure

Young reported a hearing on the announced closure of the museum; Ahmad introduced a task force resolution; the administration drew criticism for not sending a representative.

What it means: Philadelphia families and students who use the museum.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month and survivor services

A Public Safety Committee hearing was authorized to examine how the courts, Sheriff, DA, and police protect abuse victims — Ahmad linked it to the Keda Scott case.

What it means: Survivors of domestic violence and abuse navigating the justice system.

Hilton Garden Inn labor dispute

Council backed Unite Here Local 274 workers at the only unionized Center City hotel without a new contract. POWER Interfaith members packed the chamber in support, tying it to a broader affordability agenda.

What it means: Hotel workers seeking better wages and conditions.