Council Actions Archive
A fuller log of what Council actually did.
Roll-call votes still live on member and vote pages. This archive captures the rest of the meeting record too: unanimous actions, amendments, referrals, withdrawals, and other Council steps that Philadelphia Legistar publishes without a member-by-member tally.
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Unanimous actions from the March 5, 2026 meeting.
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Showing 1-12 of 12 actions from March 5, 2026
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor Henrietta Lacks, a woman whose cells were used in medical research without her consent, and to recognize her legacy during Women's History Month. The resolution also commends the Lacks family for their advocacy work on medical ethics, racial equity, and patients' rights. This resolution affects the public by acknowledging the importance of Henrietta Lacks' story and its impact on the city and the nation.
Honoring and recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month and further commending the Lacks family for their advocacy in reaching historic settlements with pharmaceutical companies and helping to advance national conversations about medical ethics, racial equity, and patients' rights.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
This resolution calls on the Pennsylvania state government to pass a law that would provide death benefits to the families of first responders who die from job-related trauma, including suicide related to post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI). The law would affect the families of first responders, such as police officers and firefighters, who experience traumatic events on the job. The goal is to ensure these families receive fair treatment and support.
Calling on the PA General Assembly to take swift and decisive action to pass Pennsylvania Senate Bill 110, also known as Bryan's Law, to amend the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act to extend line-of-duty death benefits to surviving spouses and children of first responders who die from job-related trauma, including PTSI-related suicide, ensuring equitable treatment for their families.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The city has adopted a resolution to name the 4700 Block of Wyalusing Avenue as 'Philadelphia Masjid Way'. This name change is meant to recognize and honor the contributions of a local faith community over the past 50 years. The new name will serve as a tribute to their service, leadership, and community excellence.
Also naming the 4700 Block of Wyalusing Avenue as "Philadelphia Masjid Way" in recognition of over 50 years of faith, service, leadership, and community excellence.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.