Philadelphia Legislation

December 08, 2025 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 250983 - Approval with Amendments Bill Number 250984 Bill Number 250985 - Not for Approval Bill Number 250987 - Approval with Amendments Bill Number 250988 - Approval with Amendments Bill Number 251017 Bill Number 251028 Bill Number 251031 Bill Number 251032 - Not for Approval The Commission voted to extend its review 45 additional days on the following bills: Bill Number 250986 Bill Number 251030 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

December 05, 2025 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 1437, 1438, 1539, 1544, 1546, and 1610 Ogden St; 863 N 15th St; 841, 845, and 851 N 16th 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

Condemning the Trump Administration for jeopardizing the stability of the healthcare workforce in the City of Philadelphia.

Also naming the corner of Broad Street and Pike Street in the City of Philadelphia as "Saudia Shuler Way" in honor of Saudia Shuler's outstanding contributions to the City, her unparalleled commitment to uplifting the community, and her positive cultural impact on Philadelphia and beyond.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 92 Collum Street, 98 Collum Street, and 5128 Wakefield Street, located in the 8th Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2758-60 and 2762 Helen Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Also naming Latimer Street between 12th and Camac Streets as "Pierre Robert Way" to honor the life and legacy of legendary humanitarian, deejay, and entertainer Pierre Robert.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1725, 1726, 1729, 1747, 1749, 1832 N. 26th Street; 1808, 1809, 1810, 1812, 1819, 1824, 1828, 1837, 1838 N. Bailey Street; 1735, 1747, 1765 N. 27th Street; 2525, 2611 Cecil B Moore Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2423, 2425, 2437, 2446, 2501, 2502, 2504, 2505, 2506, 2513, 2516, 2517, 2526, 2529, 2539, 2542, 2556, 2567 N. Stanley Street; 2420, 2438, 2442, 2456, 2648, 2650, 2651 N. Corlies Street; 2519, 2600, 2603, 2611, 2640, 2931, 2935, 3019, 3021, 3027, 3029, 3031, 3039 Oakdale Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 5th Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: W. Letterly Street, W. Oakdale Street, N. Etting Street, N. Bailey Street, and N. 26th Street, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1816, 1817, 1838, 1839, 1841, 1842, 1843, 1845, 1847, 1848, 1849, 1851, 1853, 1854, 1861, 1862, 1866 N. Etting Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Also naming the 2800 block of West Fletcher Street as "Mother Elizabeth L. Dabney Way."

Honoring the Life and Legacy of architect Robert A.M. Stern.

Authorizing the Council Committees on Legislative Oversight and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings to investigate the current conditions and future of Philadelphia's public libraries.

Recognizing December 8 through December 14, 2025 as Computer Science Education Week in the City of Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 4th Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: N. 58th Street, N. Dover Street, W. Seltzer Street, W. Silver Street, W. Sterner Street, and W. Lehigh Avenue, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Central Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1220-30 Kenilworth Street; and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Neighborhood Gardens Trust and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Belmont Nos. 1, 2, 3 Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 4016-18 Powelton Avenue, 4020 Powelton Avenue, 4022 Powelton Avenue, 4024 Powelton Avenue, and 46-48 Wiota Street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Neighborhood Gardens Trust and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 3810 Haverford Avenue and 3712 Wallace Street, located in the 3rd Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 3830 Wallace Street, located in the 3rd Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

Honoring and congratulating former Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, a Super Bowl LII champion, defensive leader, and distinguished advocate for social justice, on his induction into the Eagles Hall of Fame on November 28, 2025 - the first member of the Super Bowl LII roster to earn this recognition.

Congratulating the Avenging The Ancestors Coalition and its founder Michael Coard, Esq. on the 15th Anniversary of the grand opening of the Slavery Memorial at the President's House at Sixth and Market Streets.

Honoring Mo'ne Davis, Philadelphia native and 10th overall pick in the inaugural Women's Professional Baseball League draft.