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Resolution 060101

Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section calling on the City to fight crime and violence through the use of video surveillance, which shall be implemented in a manner that protects civil liberties and legitimate privacy interests.

Introduced Feb 9, 2006Committee on Law and GovernmentOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember ClarkeCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember RizzoCouncilmember RizzoCouncilmember MillerCouncilmember Miller

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  1. “Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. The majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 060101.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, March 23, 2006 · Mar 23, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The 3/23/06 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a motion on the Resolution No. 060101.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, March 23, 2006 · Mar 23, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Thank you. I just would like to bring to everyone's attention since Resolution No. 060101 is a charter change to the Home Rule Charter, it requires a two-thirds majority. The Chief Clerk at this time will please call the roll.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, March 23, 2006 · Mar 23, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Law and Government, to which was referred Bill No. 060092, entitled "An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled 'Referenda Approval by the Voters,' by adding a new section calling on the…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 16, 2006 · Mar 16, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “The ayes have it and the bill just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Resolution No. 060101 will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the bills on our First Reading Calendar.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, March 16, 2006 · Mar 16, 2006 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Feb 9, 2006Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Feb 9, 2006READ · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Feb 9, 2006Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  4. Mar 9, 2006HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Law and Government
  5. Mar 9, 2006HEARING HELD · Committee on Law and Government
  6. Mar 9, 2006AMENDED · Committee on Law and Government
  7. Mar 9, 2006REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee on Law and Government
  8. Mar 16, 2006ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Mar 23, 2006READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Mar 23, 2006ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section calling on the City to fight crime and violence through the use of video surveillance, which shall be implemented in a manner that protects civil liberties and legitimate privacy interests. ..Body WHEREAS, Under Section 6 of the First Class City Home Rule Act (53 P.S. §13106), an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter may be proposed by a resolution of the Council of the City of Philadelphia adopted with the concurrence of two-thirds of its elected members; now, therefore, RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, THAT the following amendment to Article VIII of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter is hereby proposed and shall be submitted to the electors of the City on an election date designated by ordinance: ARTICLE VIII PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION * * * CHAPTER 5 REFERENDA APPROVED BY THE VOTERS * * * §8-501. Surveillance Cameras to Prevent Crime and Violence We, the citizens of Philadelphia, believe that the video surveillance has proven to be an effective tool to fight crime and violence in many cities, and that it can be implemented in a manner that protects civil liberties and legitimate privacy interests. Accordingly, The City of Philadelphia and its Police Department shall consider the use of video surveillance, in a manner that protects civil liberties and legitimate privacy interests, as part of the City's anti-crime, anti-violence program.