Janet Coulter Park Renaming (Bill 260567)
At a glance
Based on auto-generated captions and official minutes.
- What: Bill 260567 would rename Girard Fountain Park on the 300 block of Arch Street as Janet Coulter Park.
- Where it stands: Had first reading at City Council stated meeting on 2026-10-22, placed on next week's second reading calendar.
- Next: Second reading and final passage vote.
Main points
- Janet Coulter and Joe Schiavo kept the small park going through Old City Green after it had fallen into disrepair, according to a fire department captain who testified in support.
- Old City District staff read testimony from the district's executive director in support; its community fund gave $60,000 toward a park upgrade about ten years ago.
- Councilmember Squilla moved the bill and spoke of the volunteers' work.
Sources
- Committee agenda for 2026-10-21: https://phila.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1454355&GUID=A82E415A-C929-41F9-B911-63C99342E58C
- Meeting video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ggwtyQHOADU
Discussion time
About 7 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 - Committee on Public Property and Public Works | 7 |
Log
- 2026-10-22 - City Council - Rules suspended for first reading by voice vote (moved by Councilmember Lozada); ordered placed on next week's second reading calendar.
- 2026-10-21 - Committee on Public Property and Public Works - Hearing with two supporting witnesses; reported favorably by voice vote.