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Bill 160304

Amending Chapter 15-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Playgrounds," by adding a new section requiring that all parks or playgrounds owned or controlled by the City to be more inclusive, inter-generational and family-friendly and provide equipment and play or fitness opportunities to accommodate children and adults with special needs, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Apr 14, 2016Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural AffairsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember BassCouncilmember Oh

From the floor

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  1. “150377) approved June 18, 2015, entitled 'An ordinance authorizing the construction, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments into the right-of-way of Market Street, Filbert Street, 11th Street, 10th Street, 9th Street and 8th Street,' by further authorizing the Streets Department to approve encroachments consistent with plans approved by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and the City of Philadelph…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 16, 2016 · Jun 16, 2016 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, to which was referred Bill No. 160301, entitled "An ordinance naming and Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 the Marian Anderson Recreation Center, located at the corner of 17th and Fitzwater Streets, 'The Ryan Howard Training Center'"; and Bill No. 160304, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 15-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Parks and Playgrounds,' by add…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 9, 2016 · Jun 9, 2016 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 14, 2016Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Jun 8, 2016HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  3. Jun 8, 2016HEARING HELD · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  4. Jun 8, 2016REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  5. Jun 9, 2016ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Jun 9, 2016SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Jun 9, 2016READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jun 16, 2016READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Aug 24, 2016SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 15-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Playgrounds," by adding a new section requiring that all parks or playgrounds owned or controlled by the City to be more inclusive, inter-generational and family-friendly and provide equipment and play or fitness opportunities to accommodate children and adults with special needs, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body WHEREAS, The City of Philadelphia through its Fair Practices regulations prohibits discrimination in public accommodations, including parks and playgrounds, on the basis of disability; and WHEREAS, The federal Americans With Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination in playgrounds to those in wheelchairs, but does not address other types of disabilities and special needs; and WHEREAS, The City of Philadelphia in 2007 enacted Bill No. 070951 to provide that Class A Recreation Centers provide at least one trained person to provide programs for disabled children; and WHEREAS, People with disabilities are the nation's largest minority group, and the only one that anyone can join at any time. Moreover, the prevalence of disabilities in adults increases with age; and WHEREAS, Playgrounds can offer many opportunities for children to further develop physical, cognitive, sensory and social skills. An inclusive design includes a balance of play experiences to build all these skills; and WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of all Philadelphians to provide accessible, intergenerational, family-friendly outdoor fitness and play spaces for people of all ages and physical capacities; now, therefore THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 15-600 of The Philadelphia Coded is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 15-600. PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS. * * * §15-605. Inclusive Parks and Playgrounds. (a) Children's Play areas. All parks and playgrounds owned or controlled by the City of Philadelphia, undergoing renovation or rebuilding shall provide play areas for children that are inclusive and accessible for all disabilities and special needs. Special needs shall include but not be limited to children in wheelchairs, children with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, or hearing or vision impairments. (b) Adult Fitness areas. All parks and playgrounds owned or controlled by the City of Philadelphia, undergoing renovation or rebuilding shall provide adult fitness areas to all adults to accommodate a diversity of fitness levels and abilities. These areas shall be accessible to people in wheelchairs and to those who might have other disabilities including but not limited to, Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and hearing or vision impairments. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End