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Bill 090664

Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by amending Section 9-211, entitled "Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material," relating to the regulation of newspaper boxes on the public sidewalk, by prohibiting the placement of a publishers' box within the vicinity of the National Museum for Jewish American History, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Sep 24, 2009Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember DiCicco

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  1. “…o. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 090664. 10/29/09 - STATED - 2ND READING”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, October 29, 2009 · Oct 29, 2009 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…ffrey Papa to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 2400 South 19th Street"; and Bill No. 090664, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code by amending Section 9-211, entitled 'Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material,' by prohibiting the placement within the vicinity of the National Museum for Jewish American History"; and Bill No. 090666, entitled "An o…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 22, 2009 · Oct 22, 2009 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 24, 2009
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Sep 24, 2009
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember DiCicco that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.

  3. Oct 13, 2009
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Oct 13, 2009
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Oct 13, 2009
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  6. Oct 22, 2009
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember DiCicco that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  7. Oct 22, 2009
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Oct 29, 2009
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Oct 29, 2009
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. Nov 4, 2009
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by amending Section 9-211, entitled "Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material," relating to the regulation of newspaper boxes on the public sidewalk, by prohibiting the placement of a publishers' box within the vicinity of the National Museum for Jewish American History, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 9. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON STREETS. * * * § 9-211. Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material. * * * (4) Rules Regarding South Street, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Logan Square, Rittenhouse Square, Franklin Square, Independence Mall and Washington Square vicinities. (a) South Street. Between Broad street and Front street, no publishers' box shall be placed on South Street; and no publishers' box shall be placed on any street that intersects with South Street if the box is 414 less than twelve (12) feet from such intersection. (b) Benjamin Franklin Parkway. No publishers' box shall be placed on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway; and no publishers' shall be placed on any street that intersects with the Benjamin Franklin Parkway if the box is less than twelve (12) feet from such intersection. (c) No publishers' box shall be placed on the sidewalks abutting Logan Square, Rittenhouse Square, Franklin Square or Washington Square. (d) No publishers' box shall be placed on the sidewalks abutting the National Museum for Jewish American History, located at the southeast corner of 5th street and Market street. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective upon becoming law. _________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End