Council Actions Archive
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Meeting Date
March 5, 2026
18 actions
The City Council has proclaimed March 2026 as Irish Heritage Month in Philadelphia, recognizing the city's Irish American community. This proclamation also honors Daniel J. Hilferty for his service as Grand Marshal of the 254th Saint Patrick's Day Parade. The proclamation affects the city's Irish American community and residents who participate in or celebrate Irish heritage events.
Proclaiming the Month of March 2026 as Irish Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring Daniel J. Hilferty for his commitment to advancing the Irish American community and service as the Grand Marshal leading the 254th Saint Patrick's Day Parade on March 15, 2026.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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This resolution honors several Black women in Philadelphia who have fought for disability justice and accessibility. It recognizes their contributions during Women's History Month. The resolution affects these individuals and the broader community by acknowledging their work and dedication.
Celebrating Cecelia Thompson, Delores Brown-Waters, Yvonne Hughes, Icylee Lavern Basketbill, and Black women fighting for Disability Justice and accessibility for all across Philadelphia, on the occasion of Women's History Month.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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This resolution renames a portion of Buttonwood Street to 'Dr. Constance E. Clayton Way' in honor of Dr. Constance E. Clayton. The renamed street is located between Broad Street and N. 15th Street. This change affects residents, businesses, and visitors who use or refer to this street.
Also naming Buttonwood Street between Broad Street and N. 15th Street as "Dr. Constance E. Clayton Way."
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution honoring the life of Nasrallah Abu Siyam, a Palestinian-Philadelphian who was fatally shot in the village of Mukhmas in the occupied West Bank. This resolution acknowledges his life and expresses condolences for his death. It does not create new laws or policies, but rather serves as a formal statement of recognition and respect.
Honoring the life of Nasrallah Abu Siyam, a Palestinian-Philadelphian, who was fatally shot in the village of Mukhmas in occupied West Bank, on the first day of Ramadan.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The City Council has declared March 1-7, 2026 as National Consumer Protection Week in Philadelphia. This declaration aims to raise awareness about consumer protection and rights among Philadelphia residents. It is a symbolic gesture and does not create new laws or regulations.
Declaring March 1-7, 2026 as National Consumer Protection Week in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - Pennsylvania Chapter for their work on gender and racial equity during Women's History Month. This resolution recognizes the organization's dedication to empowering Black women. It does not create new laws or policies, but rather serves as a formal expression of appreciation.
Honoring and recognizing the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - Pennsylvania Chapter (NC100BWPA) on their annual Legislative Day and for their dedication to advancing gender and racial equity and empowering Black women, during Women's History Month.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The city has renamed the 700 block of North 63rd Street to 'Madaline Dunn Way' in honor of Madaline Dunn's community leadership and civic engagement in West Philadelphia. This change affects residents and visitors who live in or travel through this area. The renaming is a way to recognize Madaline Dunn's contributions to the community.
Renaming the 700 Block of North 63rd Street "Madaline Dunn Way" in recognition of her lifetime of community leadership and civic engagement in West Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The city has passed a resolution to rename the 5100 Block of Delancey Street as 'Rasheen Hall Way' in honor of Rasheen Hall. This change aims to recognize his positive influence on his family, neighbors, and the West Philadelphia community. The renaming affects the 5100 Block of Delancey Street in West Philadelphia.
Also naming the 5100 Block of Delancey Street as "Rasheen Hall Way" to honor the life and memory of Rasheen Hall and his lasting impact on his family, neighbors, and the West Philadelphia community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing March 1-7, 2026, as Women in Construction Week in Philadelphia, during Women's History Month. This recognition aims to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of women in the construction industry. It affects women working in construction and related fields in the city.
Recognizing March 1 - 7, 2026, during Women's History Month, as Women in Construction (WIC) Week in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor the Deborah Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star for their 126 years of service to the city and state. This resolution recognizes the group's women-led contributions during Women's History Month. It affects the Deborah Grand Chapter and acknowledges their dedication to the community.
Congratulating and honoring the Deborah Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star during Women's History Month for 126 years of women-led service to the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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This resolution urges the US Congress to pass a law that would prevent the federal government from altering Philadelphia's historical record and require the restoration of the President's House Memorial. The resolution aims to preserve the city's complex history, particularly in regards to the President's House, a historic site that acknowledges the country's past with slavery. It affects Philadelphia residents by promoting a more accurate representation of the city's history.
Urging the United States Congress to pass the "Protecting American History Act", which would prevent any further attempt by the federal government to whitewash Philadelphia's complex history and require the restoration of the President's House Memorial.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize the Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout (YEAH) Philly for its work in preventing violence, promoting youth leadership, and providing healing-centered engagement with Black youth in Philadelphia. This resolution acknowledges the organization's efforts in supporting the community. It does not create new laws or policies, but rather expresses the Council's appreciation for YEAH Philly's work.
Honoring and recognizing Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout (YEAH) Philly for its work advancing community-based violence prevention, youth leadership, and healing-centered engagement with Black youth in Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize Shelice's Angels, an organization that empowers young women by providing resources, mentorship, and exposure to new opportunities. This resolution affects Shelice's Angels and the young women they serve. The resolution is a formal expression of appreciation for the organization's work.
Honoring and recognizing Shelice's Angels for its work empowering young women by expanding their horizons, building self-esteem, and providing resources, mentorship, and exposure to opportunities beyond their immediate environments.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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This bill regulates the use of vehicle immobilization devices, such as 'barnacles', by private parking lot operators in Philadelphia. These devices are used to immobilize vehicles that are parked in private lots without permission. The bill aims to set rules for how these devices can be used.
Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," by regulating the use of vehicle immobilization devices commonly known as barnacles and other non-wheel-based immobilization devices by private parking lot operators, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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This bill changes the rules for when a parking ticket can be given on private property, like parking lots and driveways. It affects people who own or manage private property and those who park on it. The goal is to update the current requirements for issuing tickets in these areas.
Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," to revise certain requirements regarding the issuance of a ticket on Private Lots, Private Property and Driveways.
Introduced and Referred
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This bill aims to regulate stopping, standing, or parking in a specific area of Philadelphia. It would amend an existing section of The Philadelphia Code to provide new rules for parking in that area. The change would affect residents, visitors, and drivers who park in the designated area.
Amending Section 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Stopping, Standing, or Parking at Certain Times," to provide for regulation of such activity within an area described herein.
Introduced and Referred
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This bill changes zoning rules in certain areas of Philadelphia, specifically the Seventh District Overlay District and the Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District. It adds rules from one area to another and removes some existing rules. This change affects people who own property or live in these areas.
Amending Section 14-545 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled /SEV, Seventh District Overlay District by adding provisions from the /AME, American Street Overlay District, and the /NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District, North Delaware Avenue, removing the /AME, American Street Overlay District from the Zoning Code, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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This bill would allow the city to create bicycle lanes and remove travel lanes on parts of Ridge Avenue. The change aims to make the road safer for people on bikes. It affects people who drive, bike, or walk on Ridge Avenue.
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize bicycle lanes and the removal of travel lanes on portions of Ridge Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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