Bill 260382
Naming and designating 60th & Baltimore Park, located at 5961 Baltimore Ave as “Tyrone ‘Cakes’ Sims Park.”
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How members voted
Vote on Jun 11, 2026 · CITY COUNCIL
Aye (17)
Councilmember BassCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember AhmadCouncilmember LandauCouncilmember O'RourkeCouncilmember YoungCouncil President Johnson
From the floor
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“… No. 260241, Bill No. 260264-A, Bill No. 260299, Bill No. 260300, Bill No. 260378, Bill No. 260380, Bill No. 260382, Bill No. 260383, Bill No. 260384, Bill No. 260390, Bill No. 260422, Bill No. 260425, Bill No. 260461, Bill No. 260465-A, Bill No. 260506, Bill No. 260507, Bill No. 260509, Bill No. 260510, Bill No. 260511, Bill No. 260512, Bill No. 260513. I'm pleased to advise you -- and Bill No. 260522, Bill No. 2605…”
The Clerk · Stated Meeting, September 17, 2026 · Sep 17, 2026 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Apr 23, 2026Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Public Property and Public Works.
- Jun 1, 2026HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.
- Jun 1, 2026HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
This Bill was HEARING HELD.
- Jun 1, 2026REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.
- Jun 4, 2026SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.
- Jun 4, 2026ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
- Jun 4, 2026READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.
- Jun 11, 2026READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Jun 23, 2026SIGNED · MAYOR
This Bill was SIGNED.
Official documents
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..Title Naming and designating 60th & Baltimore Park, located at 5961 Baltimore Ave as "Tyrone 'Cakes' Sims Park." ..Body WHEREAS, Tyrone Tony Sims, known as "Cakes," has devoted decades of service to residents of West and Southwest Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sims has deep roots in Cobbs Creek, where his family settled in 1959 and where he raised his own family; and WHEREAS, His commitment to public service began following a tragic act of gun violence, leading to decades of community organizing and advocacy; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sims served students in the School District of Philadelphia for approximately 30 years, mentoring generations of young people; and WHEREAS, He founded Concerned Men of Cobbs Creek and helped establish a youth basketball league that provided structure, mentorship, and violence prevention; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sims has long served as a trusted liaison between residents and law enforcement, strengthening community relationships; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sims continues his service as a community advisor and mentor, reflecting a lifelong commitment to civic engagement and neighborhood well-being; now therefore THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. 60th & Baltimore Park is hereby named and designated as "Tyrone 'Cakes' Sims Park." ..End