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Bill 100550

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.

Introduced Sep 16, 2010Committee on Licenses and InspectionsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Reynolds Brown

From the floor

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  1. “…eet, South Penn Square and the west side of City Hall, commonly referred to as Dilworth Plaza"; and Bill No. 100550, entitled "An ordinance 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"; and Bill No. 100749, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philade…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 16, 2010 · Dec 16, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Licenses and Inspections, to which was referred Bill No. 100550, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-410 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Pedicabs,' by broadening the definition of Pedicab"; and Bill No. 100749, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Subcode 'A' (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) and Subcode 'PM' (The Philadelphia Property Maintenan…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 9, 2010 · Dec 9, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading of Bill 100550 and 100749. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilwoman Sanchez · Stated Meeting, December 9, 2010 · Dec 9, 2010 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 16, 2010
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    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.

  2. Dec 2, 2010
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  3. Dec 2, 2010
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  4. Dec 2, 2010
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
  5. Dec 9, 2010
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Dec 9, 2010
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  7. Dec 9, 2010
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 16, 2010
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  9. Jan 5, 2011
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title 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. ..Body 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. * * * (2) License Required. * * * (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: * * * (.2) A copy of the [Pennsylvania] Driver's License for each of the applicant's drivers, as required by subsection 9-410(3)(b); * * * (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. * * * ______________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End