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Bill 130140

Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," to increase appointments on the Mayor's Commission on Aging (MCOA).

Introduced Feb 28, 2013Committee on Law and GovernmentOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember JonesCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember BassCouncilmember BassCouncilmember O'BrienCouncilmember O'BrienCouncilmember TascoCouncilmember TascoCouncilmember KenneyCouncilmember KenneyCouncilmember GoodeCouncilmember GoodeCouncilmember GreenleeCouncilmember GreenleeCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember Henon

From the floor

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  1. “Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill 130140.”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, April 25, 2013 · Apr 25, 2013 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Public Safety, to which was referred Bill No. 130140, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Miscellaneous,' to increase appointments on the Mayor's Commission on Aging," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 18, 2013 · Apr 18, 2013 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Thank you again, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to this Bill No. 130140. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilman Jones · Stated Meeting, April 18, 2013 · Apr 18, 2013 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 130140. All those in favor? (Aye.)”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, April 18, 2013 · Apr 18, 2013 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Feb 28, 2013Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Feb 28, 2013Re-Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Apr 12, 2013HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Safety
  4. Apr 12, 2013HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Safety
  5. Apr 12, 2013AMENDED · Committee on Public Safety
  6. Apr 12, 2013REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Safety
  7. Apr 18, 2013SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Apr 18, 2013ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Apr 18, 2013ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Apr 25, 2013READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  11. May 8, 2013SIGNED · MAYOR

Official documents

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..Title Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," to increase appointments on the Mayor's Commission on Aging (MCOA). ..Body WHEREAS, According to 2010 census data, 17.2 percent, approximately 276,000 of Philadelphia residents are at least 60 years old making Philadelphia the most populous city among the nation's 10 largest cities for the number of senior citizens; and WHEREAS, In March of 2011, Mayor Michael A. Nutter re-launched the Mayor's Commission on Aging and appointed new members to advise the Mayor on policies and projects that affect older Philadelphians; and WHEREAS, The defined mission of the Mayor's Commission on Aging (MCOA) is to promote seamless access to essential support and services through education, outreach and advocacy to Philadelphians 55 and older. The Commission further seeks to position Philadelphia as a national leader in creating an environment that supports and engages a vital aging population; and WHEREAS, Since the Mayor's re-launch of MCOA, crimes against Philadelphia older adults have spiraled in areas such as elder abuse, caretaker fraud and predatory lending, and house theft; and WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Commission on Services to the Aging reported 2,800 intake cases of elder abuse last year, up from 2,050 reported cases in 2008; and WHEREAS, The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office has responded to the increase in crimes against older adults by revamping its elder-abuse efforts by establishing the Elder Justice Project to better prosecute perpetrators and to better serve victims of crimes against senior citizens; and WHEREAS, MCOA will be better equipped to holistically serve the needs of Philadelphia's vulnerable senior citizen population, improve quality of life and justice for victims of elder abuse and other crimes that are committed against older adults by increasing its Board of Commissioners with representation from Criminal Justice agencies and departments; now, therefore THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 21. MISCELLANEOUS * * * CHAPTER 21-900. SERVICES TO THE AGING § 21-901. The Philadelphia Commission on Services to the Aging. * * * (2) Appointment to Members. The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor. [It is recommended to the] The Mayor [that he] should appoint the following persons: * * * (h) [Such other persons as the Mayor shall deem appropriate.] The Police Commissioner of the City of Philadelphia Police Department or his or her designee; (i) The City of Philadelphia District Attorney or his or her designee; (j) Such other persons as the Mayor shall deem appropriate. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End