Resolution 040378
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings on the possible expansion of Section 10-608 of The Philadelphia Code to include the posting of the photographs and names of individuals accused or found guilty of soliciting prostitutes.
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“To President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Public Safety to which was referred Resolution No. 040378, entitled a resolution authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings on the possible expansion of Section 10-608 of The Philadelphia Code to include the posting of the photographs and names of 05/20/04 - STATED - 1ST READING individuals accused or f…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2004 · May 20, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you. It's a resolution. Resolution No. 040378 will be considered at the end today's Calendar. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. The Clerk will please read the bill on the First Reading Calendar. THE”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2004 · May 20, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
“Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 040378. 05/20/04 - STATED - 2ND READING THE”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2004 · May 20, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
“The ayes have it, and Resolution No. 040378 has been adopted. for today. Are there speeches on the part of the Minority? The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, May 20, 2004 · May 20, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Apr 15, 2004READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 15, 2004Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 15, 2004ADOPTED & REFERRED · CITY COUNCIL
- May 13, 2004HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Safety
- May 13, 2004HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Safety
- May 13, 2004REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee on Public Safety
- May 20, 2004FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT END OF CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 20, 2004ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings on the possible expansion of Section 10-608 of The Philadelphia Code to include the posting of the photographs and names of individuals accused or found guilty of soliciting prostitutes. ..Body WHEREAS, Section 10-608 of the Philadelphia Code prohibits conduct involving violation of, solicitation to violate, and attempts to violate Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes; and WHEREAS, Section 10-608 further provides for the seizure of any vehicle that is used in the commission of the prohibited conduct and a three hundred (300) dollar fine for the release; and WHEREAS, Prostitution is a crime that seriously impacts the quality of life for residents of Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, The victims of this crime are the law-abiding citizens whose neighborhoods suffer from the flagrant display of prostitution; and WHEREAS, Other cities, including Denver, Colorado; Orlando, Florida; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; St. Paul, Minnesota and Kansas City, Missouri have posted the names and pictures of those who solicit prostitutes on the internet, on television or in local newspapers; and WHEREAS, The posting of photographs and publication of names should act as a deterrent for individuals who choose to participate in prostitution; now therefore RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That the Committee on Public Safety conduct hearings into the expansion of Section 10-608 of the Philadelphia Code; and FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Committee take testimony on current efforts to alleviate problems related to the solicitation of prostitutes in Philadelphia. ..End