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Philadelphia City Council actions

These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.

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Other actions actions from the September 30, 2020 meeting.

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Showing 1-2 of 2 actions from September 30, 2020

Council Action2020-09-30
Bill 200368-A

This enacted Philadelphia ordinance prohibits peace officers from using restraints or physical contact that create a substantial risk of asphyxiation when detaining someone.

Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new Chapter 10-2500, entitled "Prohibited Physical Contact by Peace Officers," to prevent unnecessary death or injury via asphyxiation by prohibiting certain physical contact by peace officers, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

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Council Action2020-09-30
Bill 200364-A

The enacted ordinance requires the City to hold a public hearing at least 30 days before sending the Fraternal Order of Police a proposal to enter into or amend a labor agreement covering Philadelphia police employees’ general employment terms and conditions.

Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by adding a new Chapter 17-2300, entitled "Public Hearing Required Prior to Execution of a Labor Agreement with City Workers Represented by the Fraternal Order Of Police With Respect To The Workers' Terms And Conditions Of Employment," by establishing certain definitions; and requiring a public hearing within thirty (30) days prior to the City entering into or amending a labor agreement with City workers represented by the Fraternal Order of Police, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

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