Thank you for letting me testify here before you today on Resolution 17 990261. As the Executive Director of the City Avenue Special Services District, I'm here to thank you for considering this resolution to appoint Charles Warfield, Jr. to the Board of Directors of the District. The District, as you may know, is the first district in North America out of over 1200 that was created by 2 jurisdictions -- by Philadelphia and Lower Merion. And as we develop 42 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990261 our programming, we look forward to working with you and also Lower Merion to help improve the area that is impacted by both Philadelphia and Lower Merion. Mr. Warfield's been active on our marketing committee and as the CEO and Vice President of WDAS radio. He owns property in the District and operates a business. And it would be very beneficial and advantageous to have him appointed to our Board of Directors officially. I'll be happy to take any questions.
Thank you. 18 Are there any questions regarding the appointment of Mr. Warfield?
I would ask 43 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 the clerk to please read the title of resolution 3 990262.
A resolution appointing Andrea Gilbert to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.
Yes. Thank you. Again, my name is David L. Cohen. I'm the Executive Director of the City Avenue Special Services District. Thank you for letting me testify here before you here today on Resolution No. 990262. Andrea Gilbert is the CEO of City Avenue Hospital, and she's been very active with the District. She sits on our steering committee. And if I could, I'd like to read a letter into the record that she wrote to Councilman Nutter. And I also have extra copies.
"Dear Councilman Nutter: I will be unable to attend the public hearing on May 4, 1999 regarding the resolution for the City Avenue Special Services District regarding my appointment to the Board. 44 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 "As the newly appointed CEO for City Avenue Hospital, I am pleased to serve as an official member of the City Avenue Special Services District Board. I have been an active participant on this revitalization initiative for the past year and I am very committed to its goals. "Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to this important effort for City Avenue. "Sincerely, Andrea F. Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer of City Avenue Hospital."
Thank you. Are there any questions from members of the committee? The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Clark.
Madam Chair, did we receive biographical sketches of these appointees?
Is anybody prepared to tell us anything about 'em other than that they want to be on the Board? 45 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262
Okay. In the case of Andrea Gilbert of City Avenue Hospital, as indicated in her letter to Councilman Nutter, she has been with City Avenue Hospital for nearly a year. And City Avenue Hospital, through Tenet, is very committed to supporting the efforts of the district. As representative from City Avenue Hospital, the District contributes a significant amount of revenue to the District by an assessment on an annual basis. And that's in addition to any real estate taxes or other taxes or fees they have to pay to the City or County of Philadelphia. She has been very active in regards to working on the steering committee and helping to shape policy in having us develop our programming. I, unfortunately, don't know about her background or her credentials.
Madam Chair, is this usual for us to approve people in blank? If they don't come and accept the nomination, they 46 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 don't send the biographical sketch, they don't give us any real reason to be for or against them except that their name has been put before us just kind of out of the blue. I have nothing against this candidate, don't know enough about her to be for or against here. And when I don't know about something, I'm more inclined to vote against it than for it. I think this is contemptuous of our process to have people ask us to confirm with no information at all. Now, if someone knows something about these people or why these and not other people should be appointed, I'm willing enough to hear that. Other than that, I think we should postpone affirmation. I just don't know who they are.
Councilman Nutter, would you like to shed some light on this issue, please?
Sure. Madam Chair, I think all I can add to the record is that on a number of occasions, I've either sat through Committee of the Whole hearings, or sometimes I've been in attendance prior to my service -- I think 47 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 some people get confirmed through the Rules Committee; I could be incorrect -- where information was not necessarily available. I certainly did not ask for any, so I'll take the weight on that. I'll be glad to provide information on these two nominees. And if the Council wants to have a process where we do that going forward, I certainly have no objection to it. But that's -- it's really just kind of been my experience.
On that issue, it was mentioned by Mr. Cohen that they are assessed, as Center City District does so much for this. Is it a Special Services District?
All right. What is that assessment? What do they give?
Right. The assessment -- let me give you the formula, then I'll give you the more direct response. 48 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 The assessment is somewhat different in Center City's calculation. The formula is, it's the value of real estate taxes on a property divided by the real estate tax value of the entire District times the amount of annual assessments that we apply. In the first year, that's approximately $660,000. The inverse of the calculation results, in Philadelphia's case and/or Lower Merion's case, of a property being responsible or liable for approximately 6.5 percent of the value of the real estate taxes. In other words, if the real estate taxes were $100, they would pay an additional amount to the District of approximately $6.50.
So you said about 600,000 they're giving per year to the Special Services District?
Right. Properties, in other words, pay their proportional share based on the size of their tax value to the District. And that would be for the five-year period for which the District's budget has been approved by Council and by Lower Merion.
What would the 49 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 split be out of 660,000 between Lower Merion and Philadelphia?
The split is approximately 50/50. I believe that in Philadelphia's case, Philadelphia is liable for approximately 55 percent, and Lower Merion for approximately 45 percent.
So they're given about 330,000 -- around 300,000 a year to the City.
No, no, I'm sorry. In the entire District, there's 263 properties, so they would pay their proportional share, which, I believe, in the first year, was approximately $22,000.
So you mean your whole district, the budget for the whole 50 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 Special Services District is 660,000, and about 300,000 goes to the City, and this Hospital is given 22,000?
None of the money is coming to the City; it all goes to the Special Services District.
For 22,000, she can come in, please. I agree with Councilwoman Clark that if 51 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 these people want our consideration, certainly I will defer to your wishes for your area. But for 22,000, she can take a morning off. Boy, $22,000 from a whole hospital a year to a city is not a lot of money -- unless, it seems to me, your needs are very small for your Special Services District. But at any rate, I'll defer to the next person. Thank you, Madam President.
Councilwoman, we hope our Special Services District will eventually rise to the level of the University City Special Services District.
Sorry, Council. My colleague mentions UCD. I created another one.
Irrespective of the Inquirer reporters who say I have no 21 creative plans, we created one ourselves.
And we created a Special Services District, Mercy Health West Philadelphia Special Services District and got private funding from Mercy Hospital.
I hope they're listening. To pick up at 50th Street where UCD stops.
So we go from 50th Street to the park to the end of the city. That's all private initiative out of our creative ideas. So I just wanted to say that to those who choose to listen and want to have some idea of what the truth is.
I understand. I'd like to add one additional piece of information to the record. The bylaws of the Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion require that the Board make decisions about who will serve on the Board of Directors. Those names are submitted to the mayor who then sends them to City Council for confirmation. 53 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 Again, I'll be glad going forward, whether it's City Avenue, South Street, Center City or anywhere else, to establish a particular process in the way of handling these needs by way of background information, resume, CV, or anything else. I will glad to be in compliance with that.
I think that we ought to from this day forward make the confirmation process mean something. This is proforma here. We might just as well not do this. We don't know anything about her when it starts. After we have confirmed her, we don't know anything about her. So if the process means anything, let's give it some value. If it doesn't mean anything, let's not have the nuisance value of holding over a potential nominee that you must be confirmed by Council. That confirmation ought to be based on 54 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 something other than the fact that the person was nominated. And I would suggest that a CV that gives us some background about the person and their fitness for the position for which they seek confirmation is the minimum that we ought to have in this process.
I would like to agree with Councilwoman Clark. And to the best of my memory, heretofore, we have had the candidates come before us. In fact, I believe that Councilman DiCicco, the last time we had this, didn't you have your candidates appear?
Yeah. There's 15 to 20 people but today, I chose only to bring in Dick Ostrander in the interest of time. So I mean, in the future, I will bring them all in if that's the desire.
I would suggest that. The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen.
I think it's an extremely important matter we're discussing. This resolution was advertised, was it not?
Because City Council always has to work in an open fashion. It isn't that these people come in just for City Councilmembers, but the public at large has the right to come the to hearing and to see people who are being considered by City Council for any position. So it's not just City Council; it's the whole public. Unlike the mayor who can behind closed doors, you know, appoint people, the Home Rule Charter provided gave the mayor that right to do things, you know, in a closed session as the chief executive, but also required that Council conduct it's business publicly, to invite in not just the Councilmembers but to invite in the whole public. Therefore, I think, except in an extreme emergency, say if a vote had to be taken on something life and death tomorrow and some unforeseen reason prevented somebody from coming, except in on outright emergency, I think we ought to stick strictly to the process that was always the procedure -- that all nominees who were considered by Council had to appear.
Definitely. 56 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262
It may be in the -- we have the right to decide whether they should be questioned or not. And it may be in the course of questioning that some matters may come up. 'Cause we're going to be held responsible by the people of Philadelphia for the quality of the work of these people. So I think we ought not to shortcut it. So I agree with Madam President and with the sentiments expressed generally that people ought to come. No 12 disrespect to them. And I don't think a written biography or resume is sufficient; I think we ought to have that with respect to everybody, you know, to look at it in advance if we wish to or at the time of the hearing. But I think we're entitled to have the opportunity, and the public has -- somebody from the public may want to come forth and testify on the basis of the questioning that occurred by City Council. So I would support the -- and would support a motion to withhold action on the resolution. And it should be made clear that this is no criticism of the people themselves involved 57 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 in any way.
. Thank you. I heard the point and the information raised by Councilman Cohen. I think I can only add to the record that -- I mean, this is for a person to serve on the Board of Directors of a Special Services District. They are not asking for anything from the City of Philadelphia. As a matter of fact, they are asking for the right and the opportunity, as granted to them by the Commonwealth, to additionally assess themselves for certain things that they would like to provide in their particular areas. This Special Services District is no 19 different than Center City, South Street, Headhouse, Frankford, Germantown, Main Street. And I mean I think that covers the lot. And I mean, again, I don't think there's any problem with having people come in, if they want to answer questions write a biography, their whole life history. But the Special 58 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 Services District, at least on City Avenue, would like to have a full complement of people. We have vacancies. We would like to make sure that we're able to conduct all of our business and have representation from businesses on City Avenue. The City Avenue Hospital had representation before when it was in a nonprofit status and now happens to be in a for-profit status. I mean, that's a whole separate issue. But I mean, I don't remember -- I guess I'm slightly perplexed as to why we need to hold up particular action today on a matter that -- I mean, Councilman, I'm not sure that we have a very clear process and procedure. I'm more than willing to agree to one going forward. But I know that I have sat in these chambers for the Center City District, where ten people were confirmed and none of them came. And I believe the Executive Director, Paul Levy, was here, he sat at the table. Maybe it was because more of the names were known than these two individuals. Most of them are folks who are well-known to us. I mean, I respect the request, but I would like to respectfully ask that we move 59 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 forward on these nominees.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller. Did you want to be recognized?
Thank you, Madam Chair. I was going to say that I need to be excused from this committee hearing to attend Council business, and I will be voting aye, but I'll wait for this discussion to end.
Thank you, Madam President. I, too, would like to follow up on Councilman Nutter's comments and ask that today, at least, that we do not hold up the confirmation of these appointments. And maybe going forward, there is a better way of doing things. The one thing I did want to point out is that -- and I said it earlier and I'll say it again for the record -- it was at my instruction that the appointees not come here today 'cause I thought, in the interest of time, that was the best thing for all of us. I have personal 60 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 experience with the people who I'm requesting to be appointed to the South Street/Headhouse District, as I'm certain Councilman Nutter has with the appointees that he has put forward today.
These, by the way, are people who are not being compensated in any way, shape, or form, do give of their own free time for the betterment of their community. And some of these people, I think, even if I had asked them to come, may not have been able to because most of them are business people or working people who may not be able to take the time off to come here -- not because it's not important to them, but they do give up their time day in day out in their community 365 days. And all of us know about boards and commissions where we are not financially compensated, and they are the things that we do out of the goodness of our heart for our community. And, again, going forward, maybe there is a better process, and I'd like to discuss that. But I would certain ask that we move forward with these appointments today. 61 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 Thank you.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Madam Chair, I also have Council business outside at 12:30 so I'm going to have to leave shortly. So I want to vote aye on the bills and resolutions before us.
Thank you. I'm just hoping we'll have a quorum at the conclusion. This should take no more ten more minutes. The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen.
I just wanted to mention, without getting in a major discussion with Councilman Nutter, I was chairman of the committee at the time the 1st District was set up. It was a very serious matter because what a district does is to exercise a taxing power. And that's the reason I think we have to take these matters concerning districts very important. We've cloaked them -- the district, not the individuals, but the district, within with an aspect of government power for which we're responsible. And that's the reason I think these 62 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 are not just routine appointments. We do applaud the willingness of these people to work without compensation. We have others, like SEPTA and, you know, board members who serve without compensation. I had no -- it is my feeling that with respect to today's activity, in view of the previous understandings that Councilman DiCicco and Councilman Nutter have had, I have no objection to moving forward today. But I would like to express the view that I think from this point on, there ought to be the furnishing of the data and the public hearing. I think both Councilmembers acted in good faith based upon their understanding. And so I have no problem at all with the approval today, but I do think we ought to go back to the method that existed for a long time of requiring presence.
Madam President, if I could only suggest -- and I appreciate what Councilman Cohen said. If we can just ask the President to -- I mean, in light of today's 63 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 discussion, establish a process and procedure either by discussion with the members or -- I mean, you heard what people want and how they want to handle things, and maybe just a memo should go out to all of us saying that, you know, in the future, this is what we need, this is what we want. If anyone has any nominees to anything, these are required documents and we want people to attend, we want a background. You know, we just did the Police Advisory Commission yesterday. I mean, people had to fill out a questionnaire. I mean, you know, there were five questions that were pertinent to that particular business. So maybe there's something that's, you know, rather generic for this kind of appointment that says, This is why I want to serve on "XYZ." And, you know, they bring it in and they show up.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Clark.
Thank you, Madam Chair. I think my comments are very close to 64 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 Michael Nutter's, except I would not go to the detail that he has taken, as I think, though, that the whole subject of confirmation, people to serve on boards, is one that I would respectfully suggest that you look at carefully. I just want to comment briefly on whether there's any benefit that flows to the individual for serving on a non-paid board. I have to think there must be 'cause they wouldn't do it. And there is a delegation of a governmental power that requires to us act in a responsible way. I do not like any process that is a sham. And to confirm a person on as skimpy amount of information as is before us today is less than a sham, except that the people who introduce them are well-intentioned, and I raise no questions as to their motivations. I know that they are pure in their motivations. But we need to have a reason for voting them. You have a reason for proposing them. What reason would I have other than my personal love for the two of you for voting for them based on the record before me? And the answer is none. 65 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 So let's don't do this again in the future.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. May we request in this instance that the background information with regard to their interests and resumes be submitted to the President, who can then get that out. And maybe I associate myself with Councilman Clark's comment. Certainly, we trust your concern, Councilman DiCicco and Nutter, and so we want to try to make life as easy for you as possible. And maybe we can kind of conclude this issue by asking if you'll submit some letter and bio to the President who can copy us.
I think they ought to go to Councilman Nutter and Councilman DiCicco.
Well, I assume they would request it, I assume they would request 66 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990262 it. That's why I asked that they submit it to you and we get copies.
I assume they would be the ones to request the information from the candidates.
Thank you. Does anyone have any questions of Mr. Cohen who's been extremely patient? (No questions.)
I would ask Mr. McPherson to please read the title of Resolution No. 980933.
A resolution appointing Bernadette Brescia to the Board of Directors of South Street/Headhouse District of Philadelphia.
I'm Richard W. 67 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990933 (regularly known as "Dick") Ostrander, Executive Director of the South Street/Headhouse District.
I regret that there is some possible controversy or question, but our motivation, I can assure you, is 100 percent correct. The nominations which you have in front of you were made in pursuance to the Municipal Authorities Act of 1945, as amended, City Council Bill No. 209, which established us and which was an act of Council. The articles of incorporation of the South Street/Headhouse District and, of course, the bylaws, which you also approved. We are anxious always to conform to the requirements placed on us in terms of confirmation with procedure. The names which are placed in front of you are names of well-known owners of businesses. One resident of the community, Bernice Hamel, who is the chairperson of the --
Excuse me. Presently, we could take each one individually since all of them weren't read. Can you tell us 68 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990933 something about Bernadette, please.
Surely, Madam President. Fran Holtzin, Frances Holtzin is co-owner, with her husband, of Metal Works Contemporary Jewelry Shop, which is an excellent place to --
I'm sorry, sir. We are presently considering Resolution No. 11 980935. I believe that's regarding --
They should be in order. I believe it's the second one in that group.
I apologize. I looked -- I was looking at the original letter of submission. 69 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 990933
Bernadette Brescia is the owner of Brescia Salon at 118 South Street. It's a salon which has been in business on South Street for more than a dozen years. It previously was located at 538 South Street. Bernadette is the proprietor, a well-known business woman, and is serving, of course, as do all of our Board members, in an uncompensated volunteer position.
Thank you. Are there any questions from members of the committee regarding this candidate? (No questions.)
The clerk will please read Resolution No. 980934.
A resolution appointing Johanna Hambrose to the Board of Directors of the South Street/Headhouse District of Philadelphia.
Madam President, this particular nomination, when made, was appropriate. At this point in time, it is not. Johanna has distanced herself from the activities of the District, and I come here today to ask on 70 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 980935 behalf of the District that that name be withdrawn from the nomination.
It is withdrawn. Thank you. Mr. McPherson will read the title of Resolution No. 980935.
A resolution appointing Bernice Hamel to the Board of Directors of the South Street/Headhouse District of Philadelphia.
Bernice Hamel is a very -- a community activist; a member of the Board of the Society Hill Civic Association; a preservationist well-known to the City and to the community; is the chairperson of the Headhouse Conservancy, which restored the Headhouse in shambles in the early 1990s to prevent its further decay. And she has been a resident of the community immediately adjacent to the Headhouse. She lives in the 300 block of South Second Street for about a dozen years.
Thank you. Are there any questions regarding Bernice Hamel? (No questions.) 71 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 980936
Seeing none, the clerk will please read the title Resolution 4 No. 980936.
A resolution appointing Steve Giannascoli to the Board of Directors of South Street/Headhouse District of Philadelphia.
Steve is the proprietor -- the owner of an organization known as "Triad Realty." Steve was a founding Board member of the District, and at the expiration of his term, has taken about two years off of the Board and is now interested and willing to come back and be a Board member again. His firm represents more individual commercial properties on the street than any other Realtor.
Are there any questions regarding Steve Giannascoli? (No questions.)
Mr. McPherson will please read the title of Resolution No. 22 980937.
A resolution appointing Fran Holtzin to the Board of Directors of the South Street/Headhouse District of Philadelphia. 72 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 980937
Frances Holtzin is the co-owner, with her husband, of Metal Works Contemporary Jewelry at 315 South Street. She moved there from a location on the 400 block of South Fourth Street about a year and a half or so ago. Forgive my using the word "high-level" but it is a retail shop with very interesting, unusual contemporary modern jewelry, excellent glass. It's a joy to shop there, I must say, and it can be quite expensive. But she's a well-known business person in the community running an excellent business.
Thank you. Are there any questions regarding Fran Holtzin? (No questions.)
Hearing none, Mr. McPherson will please read the title of Resolution No. 980938.
A resolution appointing Rick Millan to the Board of Directors of the South Street/Headhouse District of Philadelphia.
Rick Millan has owned several businesses on the South Street corridor 73 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 980938 over the years. He is the founder and proprietor of Zipperhead. He also has real estate interests in the general area. He was considered for membership to the Board when we were founded nine years ago -- eight years ago, excuse me, and was unable to devote the time to it at that time. He now is available to serve, and we're pleased to have him nominated.
Are there any questions on this nominee? (No questions.)
Thank you. The clerk will please read Resolution 15 No. 980939.
A resolution appointing Michael Samschick to the Board of Directors of the South Street/Headhouse District of Philadelphia.
Michael Samschick is a resident of the South Street area, living on the 600 block of South Front Street and has extensive real estate and other business interests in the district.
Thank you. Are there any questions on this resolution? 74 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Res. 980939 (No questions.)
Mr. McPherson, would you please read Resolution No. 5 980940.
A resolution appointing Abner Silver, Esquire, to the Board of Directors of the South Street/Headhouse District of Philadelphia.
Abner Silver, you will probably recognize as the owner of Jim's Steaks, a very popular restaurant at 400 South Street. He is a businessman of good repute who's been on the street for many, many years.
Are there any questions from members of the committee? (No questions.)
This concludes the public hearing. - - - 75 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Public Meeting
We will now go into our public meeting. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter regarding Resolution No. 990261.
Madam Chair, I move that Resolution No. 990261 be reported out of this committee with a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 12 990261 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, the motion is carried. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter regarding Resolution No. 990262.
Madam Chair, I move that Resolution No. 990262 be reported out of this committee with a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)
It has been 76 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Public Meeting moved and seconded that Resolution No. 990262 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, the motion is carried. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco regarding Resolution No. 980933.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the -- make a recommendation that Resolution No. 980933 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)
It has been properly moved and seconded that resolution No. 20 980933 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, the motion carries. 77 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Public Meeting The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco regarding Resolution No. 980934.
Madam President, I ask that Resolution No. 980934 be withdrawn.
The record will so note that Resolution No. 980934 has been withdrawn. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco regarding Resolution No. 980935.
Madam President, I recommend that Resolution No. 980935 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that Resolution No. 980935 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation. All in favor signify will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, the motion carried. The Chair recognizes DiCicco regarding Resolution No. 980936.
Thank you, Madam 78 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Public Meeting President. I move that Resolution No. 980936 be reported out of this committee with a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that Resolution No. 980936 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, the motion is carried. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco regarding Resolution No. 980937.
Madam President, I move that Resolution No. 980937 be reported out of this committee with a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that Resolution 980937 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation. All in favor will signify by saying 79 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Public Meeting aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, the motion is carried. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco regarding Resolution No. 980938.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that Resolution No. 980938 be reported out of this committee with a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that Resolution No. 980937 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, the motion is carried. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco regarding Resolution No. 980939.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that Resolution No. 980939 be 80 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Public Meeting reported out of this committee with a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that Resolution No. 980939 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, the motion is carried. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco regarding Resolution No. 980940.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that Resolution No. 980940 be reported out of this committee with a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that Resolution No. 980940 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation. All in favor will signify by saying 81 5/4/99 Comm. of Whole - Public Meeting aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter regarding Bill No. 990181.
Madam Chair, I move that Bill No. 990181 be reported out of this committee with a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)
It has been move and seconded that Bill No. 990181 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, the motion is carried. This concludes our public meeting. I thank you for you all for your patience. (Adjourned at 12:39 p.m.) - - - 82 C E R T I F I C A T E I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing proceedings of the Council of the City of Philadelphia of Tuesday, May 4, 1999, were reported fully and accurately by me, and that this is a correct transcript of same. RE: COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BILL NO. 990181 RESOLUTION NO.'s 990261, 990262, 980933, 980934, 980935, 980936, 980937, 980938, 980939, 980940 __________________________________, JOSEPHINE CARDILLO, Registered Professional Reporter