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The Joint Committees on Public Safety & Education of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, March 27, 2023 to hear testimony on the following items:

230089
Resolution authorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Education to hold public hearings to examine the status of capital programs for infrastructure repair as well as for toxic hazard remediation in Philadelphia's public schools.

230090
Resolution authorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Education to hold public hearings to examine the School District of Philadelphia’s use of in-school and out-of-school suspension as well as other disciplinary tactics to understand what actions merit such a penalty.

230091
Resolution authorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Education to hold public hearings to examine statistics for in-school violence protocols, student-to-student violence, parent-to-parent violence, and teacher safety

The Joint Committees on Public Safety and the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 9:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

220699
Resolution authorizing City Council’s Committee on Public Safety and the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to Hold Hearings Regarding Relocating Victims Who Are Targets of Deadly Violence and Determining How the $500,000 Appropriated for their Relocation was Utilized

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 9:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

220884
Resolution authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold a public hearing examining the true cost of crime on Philadelphia residents.

Speakers interested in giving testimony on any of these legislative matters must call 215-686-3416, or send an e-mail to anthony.glass@phila.gov by 3 p.m. the day before the hearing and submit the following information:

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 2:00 PM to hear testimony on the following item:

220654
An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-300, entitled “Minors,” to revise the evening curfew hours, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 16, 2022 to hear testimony on the following item:

220577
An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-300, entitled “Minors,” to revise the evening curfew hours, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, May 13, 2022, at 10:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

220254
Resolution authorizing the City of Philadelphia Council Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to explore the role of the Philadelphia Police Department Neighborhood Services Unit as a part of the City’s comprehensive response to the widespread prevalence of abandoned vehicles in the City of Philadelphia, and to examine enforcement practices, preventative measures and potential solutions necessary to address this problem.

220303
Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings examining the use of technology to solve shootings in the neighborhoods surrounding the 57 blocks where 10 or more people have been shot since 2015.

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 2:00 PM to hear testimony on the following items:

210802
An Ordinance amending Section 12-1120 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Abandoned Vehicles,” to authorize Public Safety Officers to authorize the removal of abandoned vehicles, all under certain terms and conditions.

220232
Resolution authorizing the City of Philadelphia Council Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to examine enforcement practices, preventative measures, and potential solutions necessary to address the widespread illegal dumping taking place in the City of Philadelphia, and to explore ways to collaborate with City agencies to address this problem.

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 6:30 PM to hear testimony on the following items:

200052 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings regarding the anti gun violence movement #ManUpPHL.

The Joint Committees on Public Safety, Labor and Civil Service & Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 21, 2022, at 9:30 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams. This remote hearing may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch city council/, to hear testimony on the following items:

220153 Resolution authorizing the Committees on Public Safety, Labor and Civil Service, and Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold a hearing examining the current staffing landscape within the Philadelphia Police Department to identify problems and solutions to improve public safety and ensure the best use of taxpayer dollars.

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 2:00 PMto hear testimony on the following item:

210923 An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter 9 5700, entitled “Prohibition on Certain Gambling Machines and Skills Games,” to prohibit the operation of any casino style or skill game that accepts cash payment for the chance of a cash reward and is not otherwise regulated by the State of Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 1:00 PM, in a remote manner to hear testimony on the following items:

210635 An Ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” to require the maintenance and reporting of certain information related to vehicle stops, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

210636 An Ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” to clarify the appropriate methods and circumstances of enforcement of traffic violations in order to provide for the fair and transparent administration of the traffic violations, prevent racial disparities, and protect public safety, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, June 14, 2021, at 10:00 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following item:

210503 An Ordinance amending Chapter 10 300, entitled “Minors,” to revise the evening curfew hours, modify the provisions for enforcement and penalties, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 9:30 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

210090 Resolution authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to examine more equitable solutions to crime scene cleanup policies that place the logistical and financial burden on the families of homicide victims.

The Joint Committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 15, 2021, at 2:30 PM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

200690 Resolution authorizing the Committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services to conduct joint hearings to examine available options for protecting Philadelphians in the Philadelphia jail system and the Pennsylvania prison system from COVID 19.

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at 10:00 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

200487 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings on the scourge of vehicular hit and run incidents in Philadelphia, to give voice to victims and their families, and seek solutions to reduce and then eliminate this problem from our City.

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, November 23, 2020, at 9:30 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

200479 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards,” by amending definitions, revising restrictions, and amending and clarifying remedies, all under certain terms and conditions.

200593 An Ordinance amending Chapter 10 2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use of Three Dimensional Printer to Manufacture Firearms,” to change the Chapter title, to add definitions, to add additional prohibitions on use of three dimensional printers, to impose prohibitions relating to the transfer, use, or conversion of unfinished firearms and certain equipment, the manufacture of firearms, and to prescribe additional penalties for violations of this Chapter; all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 2:30 PM to hear testimony on the following items:

200412 An Ordinance amending Chapter 10 2200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Hate Crimes,” to provide for penalties for criminal conduct involving misuse of the 911 emergency response system motivated by hatred toward certain characteristics of other persons; all under certain terms and conditions.

200479 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards,” by amending definitions, revising restrictions, and amending and clarifying remedies, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 9:30 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

200538 An Ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code to create a new Chapter 10 2500, entitled “Less Lethal Devices,” to regulate the use of less lethal devices in specific situations; all under certain terms and conditions.

200397 Resolution authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to review the City’s response to protests in support of ending systemic racism in policing and of the Black Lives Matter movement, and to provide residents with a forum to share their experiences and make recommendations for safer and non discriminatory policing.

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 9:30 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following item:

200442 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold a hearing examining the ongoing safety and noise issues with the use of ATV and other unauthorized vehicles on City streets and the possibility of creating a space for safely riding in Philadelphia.

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 4:30 PM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

200397 Resolution authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to review the City’s response to protests in support of ending systemic racism in policing and of the Black Lives Matter movement, and to provide residents with a forum to share their experiences and make recommendations for safer and non discriminatory policing.

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 2:30 PM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

200364 An Ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” by adding a new Chapter 17 2300, entitled “Public Hearing Required Prior to Execution of a Labor Agreement with City Workers Represented by the Fraternal Order Of Police With Respect To The Workers’ Terms And Conditions Of Employment,” by establishing certain definitions; and requiring a public hearing within thirty (30) days prior to the City entering into or amending a labor agreement with City workers represented by the Fraternal Order of Police, all under certain terms and conditions.

200368 An Ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,” by adding a new Chapter 10 2500, entitled “Prohibited Physical Contact by Peace Officers,” to prevent unnecessary death or injury via asphyxiation by prohibiting certain physical contact by peace officers, all under certain terms and conditions.

City of Philadelphia

Public Hearing Notice

March 3, 2020

The Joint Committees on Labor & Civil Service and Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

200036 Resolution authorizing the Committees on Labor & Civil Service and Public Safety to hold joint hearings regarding hiring, staffing, and retention challenges for the 911 Unified Call center, and the impact these challenges have on the health and well being of 911 dispatchers.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Joint Committees on Labor & Civil Service and Public Safety, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items.

Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall.

Michael A. Decker
Chief Clerk

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City of Philadelphia

Public Hearing Notice

February 5, 2020

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 6:00 PM, at Christian Stronghold Baptist Church, 4701 Lancaster Avenue, Phila., PA 19131, to hear testimony on the following items:

200052 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings regarding the anti gun violence movement #ManUpPHL.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Public Safety, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items.

Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall.

Michael A. Decker
Chief Clerk

City of Philadelphia

Public Hearing Notice

February 5, 2020

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 6:00 PM, at Christian Stronghold Baptist Church, 4701 Lancaster Avenue, Phila., PA 19131, to hear testimony on the following items:

200052 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings regarding the anti gun violence movement #ManUpPHL.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Public Safety, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items.

Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall.

Michael A. Decker
Chief Clerk

From the hearing of the Committee on Public Safety held Wednesday, October 30, 2019:

Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell testifies in support of Bill No. 190749.

Read the bill: https://phila.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4147924&GUID=0E65503C-3A28-4B9A-80ED-65A0DB3CA324&Options=ID|Text|&Search=190749

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

180553 An Ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by repealing certain provisions relating to temporary removal of firearms and adding a new Chapter 10 2300, entitled "Philadelphia Gun Violence Protection," establishing procedures relating to the relinquishment or seizure of firearms from individuals who present an imminent threat of harm to the individual's own self or others, all under certain terms and conditions.

180969 An Ordinance amending Chapter 10 2200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hate Crimes," to increase the scope of eligible crimes and to provide for additional penalties for criminal conduct motivated by hatred toward certain characteristics of other persons, under certain terms and conditions.

190749 An Ordinance establishing the “Safe Haven Law” by amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,” by adding a new section prohibiting the possession of weapons at City Recreation Facilities, all under certain terms and conditions.

190260 Resolution authorizing Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to examine the coordinated plan of the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia District Attorney, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office, and Philadelphia Office of Domestic Violence Strategies to implement recently enacted legislative changes to removal of firearms from abusers in domestic violence cases.

Committee on Public Safety
Chair: Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)
Vice Chair: Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)

From the hearing of the Committee on Public Safety held Wednesday, October 30, 2019:

Council President Clarke (5th District) makes remarks before the hearing on Bill No. 190749.

Read the bill: https://phila.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4147924&GUID=0E65503C-3A28-4B9A-80ED-65A0DB3CA324&Options=ID|Text|&Search=190749

The Joint Committees on Public Safety and the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, April 29, 2019, at 2:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

181110 Resolution authorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to hold public hearings examining the Administration’s anticipated reports on community based gun violence prevention programs and a comprehensive violence prevention strategy, in light of the escalating acts of gun violence in the City of Philadelphia, and to ensure that the City’s public safety budget reflects the priorities of these plans.

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

180741 An Ordinance amending Section 10-840 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Criminal and Defiant Trespassers," to clarify and modify applicable definitions, penalties, and procedures, and to make certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

180978 An Ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," Chapter 10-800, "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-841, "Fraudulent Leasing of Residential Property," prohibiting conduct related to the fraudulent leasing of residential property, all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Public Safety
Chair: Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

180699 An Ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by amending Section 10-615, entitled "Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses," and Chapter 10-2100, entitled "Marijuana Possession," to provide for certain additional offenses to be enforceable by civil penalties; under certain terms and conditions.

171091 Resolution authorizing the City Council Committee on Public safety to hold hearings examining compliance with the Ban the Box law since its enactment, and further examining the willingness of local area universities to ban the box from college applications.

Committee on Public Safety
Chair: Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, May 14, 2018 to hear testimony on the following item:

170244 An Ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by amending Chapter 12-1200, entitled "Traffic Control Devices," to require a report, recommendation and appropriate safety improvements regarding hazardous intersections; and by amending Chapter 12-1400, entitled "Penalties and Procedure for Violations," to provide for a reward program; all under certain terms and conditions; to prevent against incidents of pedestrian related deaths, particularly those caused by vehicles that unlawfully pass trolleys or fail to yield to emergency response vehicles.

Committee on Public Safety
Chair: Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)

The Joint Committees on Streets & Services and Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, May 14, 2018 to hear testimony on the following item:

170224 Resolution authorizing the Joint Committees on Streets and Services and Public Safety to hold hearings on the implementation of traffic calming plans around Philadelphia's schools and child care centers.

Committee on Public Safety
Chair: Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)

Committee on Streets and Services
Chair: Councilman Mark Squilla (1st District)
Vice Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)

The Joint Committees on Education and Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item:

160046 Resolution authorizing the joint Committees on Education and Public Safety to conduct public hearings to examine the physical safety of Philadelphia schools.

Committee on Education
Chair: Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District)
Vice Chair: Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large)

Committee on Public Safety
Chair: Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)

The Joint Committees on Public Safety and Children & Youth of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, October 27, 2017, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item:

170410 Resolution authorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Children and Youth to hold hearings reviewing the impact of flavored tobacco products, such as "Hood Wraps" or "Four K's," on the youth of Philadelphia.

Children and Youth
Chair: Councilwoman Helen Gym (At Large)
Vice Chair: Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large)

Public Safety
Chair: Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at 1:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item:

170674 An Ordinance amending Section 10-825 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Stun Guns," by further providing for the regulation of stun guns, also known as electric or electronic incapacitation devices, under certain terms and conditions.


Committee on Public Safety
Chair: Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)

The Joint Committees on Public Safety and Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, May 12, 2017 to hear testimony on the following item:

No. 160904
Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Safety and Committee on Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold joint hearings examining the lack of cell phone connectivity throughout Fairmount Park, which poses a safety risk to park visitors in the event of serious health emergencies or violent crime.

Public Safety
Chair: Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District)

Philadelphia Fire Department Commissioner Adam Thiel visits Philadelphia City Council for the first time to testify before the Committee on Public Safety in favor of bill no. 160333, proposed by Councilman Al Taubenberger (At Large):

No. 160333
An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by amending Section 10-820, entitled "Cutting Weapons in Public Places," by excluding certain emergency personnel from the prohibition on the use and possession of cutting tools.

Full text of the bill: http://bit.ly/1TK5BUm

The Committee on Public Safety of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 160331
An Ordinance amending Section 10-834 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Responsibility to Avoid Possession and Discharge of Firearms by Children," by requiring safe storage of firearms and ammunition; all under certain terms and conditions.

No. 160333
An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by amending Section 10-820, entitled "Cutting Weapons in Public Places," by excluding certain emergency personnel from the prohibition on the use and possession of cutting tools.


No. 160517
An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places - Prohibited Conduct," by adding a new Section 10-615, entitled "Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses," to prohibit certain types of disorderly public conduct and to provide for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.

Chair: Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. (4th District)

Temple University Hospital Trauma Outreach Coordinator and Director of the Cradle to Grave Program Scott Charles testifies before the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Public Safety on June 1, 2016.

Charles testified in support of Bill No. 160331, proposed by Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District):

An Ordinance amending Section 10-834 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Responsibility to Avoid Possession and Discharge of Firearms by Children," by requiring safe storage of firearms and ammunition; all under certain terms and conditions.

Full text of the bill: http://bit.ly/ClarkeGunBill

Felicia Pendleton testifies before City Council's Committee on Public Safety during hearings on gun violence held March 28, 2016 at City Hall.

Pendleton's 20 year old son Jayvon Mitchell-Pendleton was slain on March 2 near 23rd Street and Lehigh Avenue.

During the hearing, Pendleton, as well as representatives from city agencies, nonprofits, and members of law enforcement were invited to give testimony and recommendations on addressing the problems of gun violence in the City.

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