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Bill 150656

Amending Section 9-211 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material," by prohibiting publishers' boxes at the intersection of 20th and Spruce Streets and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Sep 10, 2015Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember JohnsonCouncilmember Johnson

From the floor

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  1. “…150607, entitled "An ordinance legalizing an existing stair enclosure at 5070 Whitaker Avenue"; and Bill No. 150656, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-211 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material,' by prohibiting publishers' boxes at the intersection of 20th and Spruce Streets"; and Bill No. 150660, entitled "An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regul…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 10, 2015 · Dec 10, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…150607, entitled "An ordinance legalizing an existing stair enclosure at 5070 Whitaker Avenue"; and Bill No. 150656, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-211 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material,' by prohibiting publishers' boxes at the intersection of 20th and Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 Streets"; and Bill No. 150660, entitled "An ordinance establishing…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 3, 2015 · Dec 3, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 10, 2015
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Streets and Services. The motion carried unanimously.

  2. Nov 30, 2015
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  3. Nov 30, 2015
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Nov 30, 2015
    AMENDED · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Nov 30, 2015
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  6. Dec 3, 2015
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Dec 3, 2015
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  8. Dec 3, 2015
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 10, 2015
    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:

  10. Dec 23, 2015
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Section 9-211 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material," by prohibiting publishers' boxes at the intersection of 20th and Spruce Streets and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 9-211 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 9-200. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON STREETS. * * * § 9-211. Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material. (1) Program Area. The provisions of this Section shall only apply to the public sidewalks: (a) within the area bounded by and including the south side of Bainbridge street, the east side of Columbus boulevard, the north side of Vine street and the west side of the Schuylkill River; (b) on the entire length of the Benjamin Franklin parkway; (c) on the 1700 block of Cottman avenue; (d) on Frankford avenue from the 5900 block to the 7600 block, inclusive; (e) on Torresdale avenue from the 5000 block to the 7600 block, inclusive; and (f) within the Manayunk Area, defined as the area bounded by and including the Schuylkill River, the Wissahickon Creek between the Schuylkill River and the SEPTA Norristown Railroad line, the SEPTA Norristown Railroad line between the Wissahickon Creek and Cresson street, Cresson street, Baker street and Leverington avenue extended to the Schuylkill River. * * * (4) Rules Regarding South Street, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Logan Square, Rittenhouse Square, Franklin Square, Independence Mall, Washington [Square and] Square, Manayunk and 20th and Spruce Streets vicinities. * * * (g) No publishers' boxes shall be placed on any sidewalk at the intersection of 20th and Spruce Streets. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. ________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End