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Bill 110558

Amending Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard," by repealing Section 17-1311, entitled "Living Wage Advisory Committee," and by enacting a new Section 17-1311, entitled "Living Wage and Benefits Review Committee," all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Sep 8, 2011Committee on Commerce & Economic DevelopmentOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember GoodeCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember SanchezCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember Green

From the floor

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  1. “I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 110558.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, October 13, 2011 · Oct 13, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, to which was referred Bill No. 110557, entitled, "An ordinance amending Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard,' by requiring employers subject to that Chapter to provide certain earned sick leave benefits to employees covered by that Chapter"; and Bill No. 110558, entitled "An ordinance amend…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 6, 2011 · Oct 6, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 8, 2011Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Oct 5, 2011HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
  3. Oct 5, 2011HEARING HELD · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
  4. Oct 5, 2011REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
  5. Oct 6, 2011ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Oct 6, 2011SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Oct 6, 2011ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Oct 13, 2011READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Oct 26, 2011SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard," by repealing Section 17-1311, entitled "Living Wage Advisory Committee," and by enacting a new Section 17-1311, entitled "Living Wage and Benefits Review Committee," all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 17-1300. PHILADELPHIA 21ST CENTURY MINIMUM WAGE AND BENEFITS STANDARD. * * * [§ 17-1311. Living Wage Advisory Committee. (1) Establishment. The City Council shall establish a nine (9) person committee entitled the "Living Wage Advisory Committee", the purpose of which shall be to review the implementation and effectiveness of this Chapter and to make recommendations to the City Council regarding this Chapter. (2) Members. The Committee shall be composed of nine (9) members, composed of representatives of the low-income community, labor and businesses, appointed by the City Council, provided that no more than four (4) members are members of the business community. No members of the Committee shall be city contractors, affected employers, or city employees except that at least one (1) member must be appointed to represent the Office of Labor Standards. (3) Meetings. The Committee shall meet at least quarterly. All meetings shall be open to the public and will allow for public testimony on policies or conduct relating to this Chapter.] §17-1311. Living Wage and Benefits Review Committee. (1) Establishment. The Living Wage and Benefits Review Committee is hereby established as an agency of Council. The Committee's purpose shall be to review the implementation, effectiveness and enforcement of this Chapter and to make recommendations to Council regarding the adoption of resolutions calling for debarment of certain contractors and recipients of City financial assistance under §17-1312. (2) Members. The Committee shall be composed of five (5) members, four of whom shall be representatives of the labor and business communities and one of whom shall be a representative of the Office of Labor Standards. No more than two (2) members shall be members of the business community. No members of the Committee shall be employed by an employer subject to the provisions of this Chapter, except that the member representing the Office of Labor Standards may be employed by the City. (3) Meetings. The Committee shall meet at least quarterly. All meetings shall be open to the public. At each meeting, an opportunity shall be provided for public testimony on matters relating to Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code. * * * SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon becoming law. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 2