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Amending Section 9-410 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Pedicabs," by broadening the definition of "Pedicab," and by making certain changes in the requirements for licensing and operation of Pedicabs, under certain terms and conditions.

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Status
Enacted
Type
Bill
Introduced
September 16, 2010
Sponsors
CRCouncilmember Reynolds Brown

Full Bill

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Section 9-410 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

§ 9-410. Pedicabs.

(1) Definitions.

(a) Pedicab. A pedalcycle with three or more wheels, propelled [solely]

primarily

by human power, constructed and operated to transport passengers for hire.

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(2) License Required.

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(c) In addition to such information as the Department may require to establish eligibility for a license, the applicant must submit the following to the Department:

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(.2) A copy of the [Pennsylvania] Driver's License for each of the applicant's drivers, as required by subsection 9-410(3)(b);

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(3) License Requirements. Every Pedicab business licensee shall, as a condition of retaining such license, comply with each of the following:

(a) The licensee shall maintain liability and workers' compensation insurance

consistent with state law,

in an amount determined by the Risk Manager.

(b) All Pedicab drivers employed by the licensee must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid [Pennsylvania]Driver's License. A driver shall carry such license at all times when operating a Pedicab.

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Explanation:

[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.

Italics

indicate new matter added.

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File history

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  1. Council ActionMAYOR

    SIGNED

    Other recorded action without a published tally.

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  2. Member voteCITY COUNCIL

    READ AND PASSED

    Member-by-member vote published for this action.

    Pass16 Yes · 0 No · 0 AbsentView member votes →
    Official action detail

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

    Member votes

    MemberVote
    Anna Cibotti VernaYes
    Bill GreenYes
    Blondell Reynolds BrownYes
    Brian J. O'NeillYes
    Curtis Jones, Jr.Yes
    Darrell L. ClarkeYes
    Donna Reed MillerYes
    Frank J. DiCiccoYes
    Frank RizzoYes
    Jack KellyYes
    Jannie L. BlackwellYes
    Joan L. KrajewskiYes
    Maria D. Quiñones-SánchezYes
    Marian B. TascoYes
    W. Wilson Goode, Jr.Yes
    William K. GreenleeYes

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  3. 3 procedural actionsCITY COUNCIL
    ProceduralCITY COUNCIL

    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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    UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

    Pass
    Official action detail

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

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    ProceduralCITY COUNCIL

    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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  4. 3 procedural actionsCommittee on Licenses and Inspections
    ProceduralCommittee on Licenses and Inspections

    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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  5. UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred

    Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

    Pass
    Official action detail

    A motion was made by Councilmember Reynolds Brown that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Licenses and Inspections. The motion carried unanimously.

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