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Bill 000061

Amending Title10 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity" requiring the retention of video surveillance tapes in commercial businesses for thirty days after use of those tapes and regulating the quality of tapes.

Introduced Feb 10, 2000Committee on Licenses and InspectionsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Mariano

From the floor

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  1. “… the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on May 4, 2000: Bill No.'s 000025, Bill 000061, Bill 000146, 000148, 000161, 000162, and 000165. Also, I am pleased to advise you that I have signed bills that were passed by Council at its session on May 4, 2000: Bill No. 000125, Bill No. 000061, Bill No. 000146, 000148, 000161, 000162, and 000165. And an ordinance amending Bill 970833, approved June 2…”

    Chief Clerk Hauser · Stated Meeting, May 18, 2000 · May 18, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. A SECOND READING - BILL 000061 majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The final bill to be called is Bill No. 000061.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, May 4, 2000 · May 4, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Bill No. 000061, an ordinance amending Title 10 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by requiring the retention of video surveillance tapes in commercial businesses for 30 days after use of those tapes.”

    Chief Clerk Hauser · Stated Meeting, May 4, 2000 · May 4, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “Aye. SECOND READING - BILL 000061”

    Councilman Goode · Stated Meeting, May 4, 2000 · May 4, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “…and other related measures after demolition of a structure, under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 000061, an ordinance amending Title 10 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled, "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," requiring the retention of video surveillance tapes in commercial businesses for 30 days after use of those tapes and regulating the quality of those tapes respectfully reports it has con…”

    Ms. Rafferty · Stated Meeting, April 27, 2000 · Apr 27, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “And Bill No. 000061, an ordinance amending Title 10 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by requiring the retention of video surveillance tapes in commercial businesses for 30 days after the use of those tapes, and regulating the quality of those tapes.”

    Ms. Rafferty · Stated Meeting, April 27, 2000 · Apr 27, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Feb 10, 2000
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Feb 10, 2000
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Apr 25, 2000
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  4. Apr 25, 2000
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  5. Apr 27, 2000
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Apr 27, 2000
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  7. Apr 27, 2000
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. May 4, 2000
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  9. May 4, 2000
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  10. May 16, 2000
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Title10 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity" requiring the retention of video surveillance tapes in commercial businesses for thirty days after use of those tapes and regulating the quality of tapes. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 10 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity" is hereby amended to read: TITLE 10. REGULATION OF INDIVIDUAL CONDUCT AND ACTIVITY Chapter 10-1700. Use of Surveillance Tapes in Commercial Businesses. §10-1701. Legislative Findings. The Council of the City of Philadelphia hereby finds: (1) The Police Department may from time to time utilize the tapes of video surveillance systems in public places to assist in the investigation of a crime; (2) Many times, because of overuse and low quality, the tapes are grainy and not useable by law enforcement; (3) It is the intent of this section to require the retention of surveillance tapes and that those tapes be of a kind and quality determined by the department through regulation. §10-1702. Definitions. In this Chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) Department - The Police Department of the City of Philadelphia (2) Business- For the purpose of this Ordinance the definition of business in Chapter 19 Finance, Taxes, and Collections, Section 19-2600 Business Privilege Taxes shall apply. (3) Video Surveillance System - Any video recording system utilized by a business for the purpose of: (a) Monitoring and maintaining security; or (b) Preventing theft or criminal activity within that store. §10-1703. Requirements. (1) All businesses utilizing video surveillance systems shall maintain and not recycle surveillance videotapes from that system for a period of thirty days after their initial use or for a period determined by the department. (2) The department may through regulation require businesses to use a type or quality of videotape for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this Ordinance. §10-1704. Penalties. (1) The penalty for violating the provisions of 10-1703 (1) and 10-1703 (2) shall be a minimum fine of twenty- five dollars ($25.00). (2) Each day a violation continues or is allowed to continue shall constitute a separate offense for which a separate penalty may be imposed. §10-1705. Severability. (1) If any provision or application of this Chapter is held invalid the remainder of the Chapter and all other applications shall not be affected thereby. _______________________________ Explanation: Itallics indicate new matter added