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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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April 10, 2008

Council Action2008-04-10
Bill 080204

This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s red-light camera rules to authorize an automated red-light enforcement system at 58th Street and Walnut Street.

Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 58th Street at Walnut Street, and by reducing to sixty days the phase-in period during which only warnings are issued, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2008-04-10
Resolution 080102

The adopted resolution reappointed Rev.

Reappointing Rev. Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., to the Board of Directors of the Board of Direct of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2008-04-10
Resolution 080102

The adopted resolution reappointed Rev.

Reappointing Rev. Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., to the Board of Directors of the Board of Direct of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT END OF CALENDAR

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2008-04-10
Resolution 080101

City Council adopted a resolution reappointing H.

Reappointing H. James Tollett, III to the Board of Directors of the Board of Direct of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2008-04-10
Resolution 080101

City Council adopted a resolution reappointing H.

Reappointing H. James Tollett, III to the Board of Directors of the Board of Direct of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT END OF CALENDAR

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2008-04-10
Resolution 080101

City Council adopted a resolution reappointing H.

Reappointing H. James Tollett, III to the Board of Directors of the Board of Direct of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT END OF CALENDAR

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2008-04-10
Resolution 080100

City Council adopted a resolution reappointing George R.

Reappointing George R. Goldstone, CPM, SRA to the Board of Directors of the Board of Direct of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2008-04-10
Resolution 080100

City Council adopted a resolution reappointing George R.

Reappointing George R. Goldstone, CPM, SRA to the Board of Directors of the Board of Direct of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT END OF CALENDAR

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Council Action2008-04-10
Resolution 080099

The resolution appoints Matthew Schure, Ph.D., to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

Appointing Matthew Schure, Ph.D., to the Board of Directors of the Board of Direct of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2008-04-10
Resolution 080099

The resolution appoints Matthew Schure, Ph.D., to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

Appointing Matthew Schure, Ph.D., to the Board of Directors of the Board of Direct of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT END OF CALENDAR

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2008-04-10
Resolution 080098

The adopted resolution appoints Bernie Prazenica to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

Appointing Bernie Prazenica to the Board of Directors of the Board of Direct of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2008-04-10
Resolution 080098

The adopted resolution appoints Bernie Prazenica to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

Appointing Bernie Prazenica to the Board of Directors of the Board of Direct of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT END OF CALENDAR

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Council Action2008-04-10
Resolution 080096

The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Commerce and Economic Development Committee and Public Health and Human Services Committee to hold joint public hearings.

Authorizing the City Council's Committees on Commerce and Economic Development and Public Health and Human Services to hold joint public hearings on how the consolidation of anti-poverty applications will stimulate the city's economy while at the same time helping those who most need these services.

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Council Action2008-04-10
Bill 080035-A

The enacted ordinance limits most Philadelphia residents and other firearm transferees to buying or receiving no more than one handgun in a 30-day period and prohibits using a straw purchaser to get around that limit.

Amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-831, entitled "Straw and Multiple Handgun Purchase Reduction," to limit purchases of handguns by Philadelphia residents to one a month, and to prohibit "straw purchases" of handguns utilized by criminals for the purpose of evading the one handgun a month limitation; all under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2008-04-10
Bill 080035-A

The enacted ordinance limits most Philadelphia residents and other firearm transferees to buying or receiving no more than one handgun in a 30-day period and prohibits using a straw purchaser to get around that limit.

Amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-831, entitled "Straw and Multiple Handgun Purchase Reduction," to limit purchases of handguns by Philadelphia residents to one a month, and to prohibit "straw purchases" of handguns utilized by criminals for the purpose of evading the one handgun a month limitation; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

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Council Action2008-04-10
Bill 080033

The enacted ordinance adds rules to the Philadelphia Code prohibiting people from owning, using, possessing, or transferring certain assault weapons, other specified weapons, accessories, and ammunition, with exceptions for authorized law-enforcement conduct and certified exemptions.

Amending Section 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-821a, entitled "Contraband Weapons, Accessories and Ammunition," providing for the prohibition and registration of certain assault weapons and imposing penalties.

SIGNED

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Council Action2008-04-10
Bill 080033

The enacted ordinance adds rules to the Philadelphia Code prohibiting people from owning, using, possessing, or transferring certain assault weapons, other specified weapons, accessories, and ammunition, with exceptions for authorized law-enforcement conduct and certified exemptions.

Amending Section 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-821a, entitled "Contraband Weapons, Accessories and Ammunition," providing for the prohibition and registration of certain assault weapons and imposing penalties.

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Council Action2008-04-10
Bill 080032-A

The enacted ordinance requires firearm owners to report a lost or stolen firearm to an appropriate local law enforcement official within 24 hours after discovering it.

Amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section, entitled "Failure to Report Lost or Stolen Firearm," by requiring prompt notification of lost or stolen firearms and imposing penalties.

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