Philadelphia City Council / Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 to hear testimony on the following items:

181014
Resolution calling for the Council Committee of the Whole to convene public meetings and public hearings pursuant to the Educational Supplement of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to review the administration, management, operations, and finances of the School District and adopt plans to coordinate the activities of the Board of Education, the Mayor, and the City Council for the improvement and benefit of public education in Philadelphia

220689
Resolution appointing Miquon Brinkley to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

220690
Resolution appointing Jeffrey Brown to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

221036
Resolution appointing Paul Badger to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

221037
Resolution appointing Valerija Beares to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

221038
Resolution appointing Anna Boni to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 10:00 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

220544
Resolution confirming the appointment of Sarah-Ashley Andrews to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

220545
Resolution confirming the appointment of Chau Wing Lam to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

220444
An Ordinance amending Chapter 20-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Councilmanic Districts,” by revising the approximate population in each of the Councilmanic Districts to include state and county prisoner data, under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, April 18, 2022, at 10:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

220264 Resolution appointing Afroza Hossain to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

220265 Resolution appointing Benjamin Lerner to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

220266 Resolution appointing Haakim Peay to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

220267 Resolution appointing Hassan Bennett to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

220268 Resolution appointing Jahlee Hatchett to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

220269 Resolution appointing John Solomon to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

220270 Resolution appointing Maryelis Santiago to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

220271 Resolution appointing Melanie DeBouse to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

220272 Resolution appointing Rosaura Torres Thomas to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 1:30 PM to hear testimony on the following items:

220240
An Ordinance substantially increasing the budget and number of areas and neighborhoods around the City served by the Community Life Improvement Program (CLIP) to improve the health, safety and cleanliness of every neighborhood and enhance the quality of life for all residents.

220284
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2023-2028 inclusive.

220285
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2023 Capital Budget.

220286
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023.

220287
An Ordinance amending Section 10-1001 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fees of Commissioner of Records," to increase certain fees for the recording of deeds and mortgages and related documents, under certain terms and conditions.

220288
An Ordinance amending Section 19-1403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Imposition of Tax,” by creating a Philadelphia County Demolition Fund to increase and encourage economic development by demolishing blighted properties within the City, imposing a related fee for recorded documents and related items; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

220300
Resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2023 through 2027, and incorporating Revised changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2022, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 10:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

220240
An Ordinance substantially increasing the budget and number of areas and neighborhoods around the City served by the Community Life Improvement Program (CLIP) to improve the health, safety and cleanliness of every neighborhood and enhance the quality of life for all residents.

220284
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2023-2028 inclusive.

220285
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2023 Capital Budget.

220286
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023.

220287
An Ordinance amending Section 10-1001 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fees of Commissioner of Records," to increase certain fees for the recording of deeds and mortgages and related documents, under certain terms and conditions.

220288
An Ordinance amending Section 19-1403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Imposition of Tax,” by creating a Philadelphia County Demolition Fund to increase and encourage economic development by demolishing blighted properties within the City, imposing a related fee for recorded documents and related items; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

220300
Resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2023 through 2027, and incorporating Revised changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2022, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.

Wednesday, April 6, 2022: Mayor's Office, Finance Director

he Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 10:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

211005 Resolution reappointing Jay S. Feldstein, D.O., to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

211006 Resolution reappointing Bernie A. Prazenica to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

220025 Resolution appointing Erik Derr to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

220026 Resolution appointing Brennan Tomasetti to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, and recessed the public hearing until Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 10:00 AM. This public hearing will be held in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear further testimony on the legislative item listed below to hear further testimony on the following:

220003
An Ordinance amending Chapter 20-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Councilmanic Districts,” by revising the boundaries of the Councilmanic Districts, under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 10:00 AM to hear testimony on the following item:

220003 An Ordinance amending Chapter 20-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Councilmanic Districts,” by revising the boundaries of the Councilmanic Districts, under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 9:30 AM to hear testimony on the following item:


210680 An Ordinance amending Section 21 1203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Appointments to Citizens Police Oversight Commission,” by revising the qualifications for appointment, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 1:00 PM to hear testimony on the following items:

181014 Resolution calling for the Council Committee of the Whole to convene public meetings and public hearings pursuant to the Educational Supplement of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to review the administration, management, operations, and finances of the School District and adopt plans to coordinate the activities of the Board of Education, the Mayor, and the City Council for the improvement and benefit of public education in Philadelphia.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Meeting on June 15, 2021 and recessed the Public Meeting until Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 9:30 AM to consider the action to be taken on the items listed below:

210283 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by changing the manner of imposition, all under certain terms and conditions.

210284 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210285 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210322 An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022.

210323 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210324 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210336 Resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026, and incorporating Revised changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2021, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563 A), by and between the City and the Authority.

Recessed Public Meeting Notice

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Meeting on June 11, 2021 and recessed the Public Meeting until Monday, June 14, 2021, at 8:30 AM. This meeting will be held in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to consider the action to be taken on the items listed below:

200655 An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for purchase of tasers by the City, under certain terms and conditions.

210283 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by changing the manner of imposition, all under certain terms and conditions.

210284 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210285 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210322 An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022.

210323 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210324 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210442 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210336 Resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026, and incorporating Revised changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2021, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563 A), by and between the City and the Authority.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 10:00 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:

200655 An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for purchase of tasers by the City, under certain terms and conditions.

210283 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by changing the manner of imposition, all under certain terms and conditions.

210284 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210285 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210320 An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2022 2027 inclusive.

210321 An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2022 Capital Budget.

210322 An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022.

210323 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210324 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210442 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210336 Resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026, and incorporating Revised changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2021, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563 A), by and between the City and the Authority.

210517 Resolution reappointing Jeffrey B. Goldstone to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 9:30 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

210283 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by changing the manner of imposition, all under certain terms and conditions.

210284 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210285 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210320 An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2022 2027 inclusive.

210321 An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2022 Capital Budget.

210322 An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022.

210323 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210324 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210442 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19 1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

210336 Resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026, and incorporating Revised changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2021, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563 A), by and between the City and the Authority.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, May 17, 2021, at 10:00 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following item:

210074 An Ordinance repealing Chapter 21 1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Police Advisory Board,” and replacing it with a new Chapter 21 1200 that reconstitutes and renames the board as the “Citizens Police Oversight Commission,” and, as authorized by the Charter, provides for the Commission’s appointment, the powers and duties of the Commission and the manner in which the Commission and other officers, employees, and agencies shall fulfill their respective responsibilities with respect to the Commission, all under certain terms and conditions.

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

200715 Resolution appointing James Aros, Jr., to the position of Chief Assessment Officer of the Office of Property Assessment.

200716 Resolution confirming the appointment of Diana P. Cortes, Esq., as the City Solicitor.

210031 Resolution confirming the appointment of Cecilia Thompson to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

210032 Resolution confirming the appointment of Lisa Salley to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

210033 Resolution confirming the appointment of Reginald L. Streater, Esq., to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 1:00 PM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

200369 An Ordinance authorizing City Officials to file Articles of Incorporation to establish a Non Profit Corporation that shall be called The Philadelphia Poverty Action Fund for the purpose of reducing poverty in Philadelphia.

200419 An Ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Director of Finance.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, May 1, 2020, at 9:30 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams.

This remote session may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Verizon Channel 40 or phlcouncil.com/watch to hear testimony on the following items:

200151
Resolution approving the appointment of Deborah Mahler to the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.

200217
Resolution confirming the reappointment of Julia Danzy to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

200218
Resolution confirming the reappointment of Leticia Egea-Hinton to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

200219
Resolution confirming the reappointment of Mallory Fix-Lopez to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

200220
Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dr. Maria McColgan to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

200222
Resolution confirming the reappointment of Angela McIver to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

200223
Resolution confirming the reappointment of Joyce Wilkerson to the Board of Education.

200224
Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lee Huang to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

200225
Resolution confirming the appointment of Ameen Akbar to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 9:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:



190975 Resolution appointing Greg Muller to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.



190976 Resolution appointing Clayton Mitchell to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.



190977 Resolution reappointing Kevin Michals to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District.



190978 Resolution appointing Carol Watson to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.



190979 Resolution reappointing Howard Wurzak to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District.



Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee of the Whole, 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

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at 2:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

181014 Resolution calling for the Council Committee of the Whole to convene public meetings and public hearings pursuant to the Educational Supplement of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to review the administration, management, operations, and finances of the School District and adopt plans to coordinate the activities of the Board of Education, the Mayor, and the City Council for the improvement and benefit of public education in Philadelphia.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 2:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

181014 Resolution calling for the Council Committee of the Whole to convene public meetings and public hearings pursuant to the Educational Supplement of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to review the administration, management, operations, and finances of the School District and adopt plans to coordinate the activities of the Board of Education, the Mayor, and the City Council for the improvement and benefit of public education in Philadelphia.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, November 29, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

180672 Resolution appointing H. Hetherington Smith to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

180673 Resolution appointing Scott Nassar to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

180674 Resolution appointing Paige Jaffe to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

180919 Resolution confirming the reappointment of Sanjuanita Gonzalez as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2023.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 to hear testimony on the following item:

181014 Resolution calling for the Council Committee of the Whole to convene public meetings and public hearings pursuant to the Educational Supplement of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to review the administration, management, operations and finances of the School District and adopt plans to coordinate the activities of the Board of Education, the Mayor and the City Council for the improvement and benefit of public education in Philadelphia.

Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/vKdxOgh2ziE

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 to hear testimony on the following item:

181014 Resolution calling for the Council Committee of the Whole to convene public meetings and public hearings pursuant to the Educational Supplement of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to review the administration, management, operations and finances of the School District and adopt plans to coordinate the activities of the Board of Education, the Mayor and the City Council for the improvement and benefit of public education in Philadelphia.

Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/WkxXhTIieSA

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 21, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

180657 Resolution approving the appointment of Belinda Mayo as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

180658 Resolution approving the appointment of Samuel Staten Jr. as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 14, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

180403 Resolution approving the appointment of Abby Pozefsky to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.

180470 Resolution confirming the appointment of Barbara Moore as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2019.

180471 Resolution confirming the reappointment of Christopher Lewis as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2023.

180578 Resolution confirming the appointment of Michael Kopistansky, as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2023.

180579 Resolution approving the reappointment of Sonny Popowsky to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, May 21, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

180108 An Ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia to enter into lease agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development under which the City would lease to PAID on a project-by-project basis certain land and facilities in the Fairmount Park system, recreation centers, playgrounds and branches in the Free Library of Philadelphia system, and which would permit PAID to sublease such Facilities on a project-by-project basis to other organizations in conformity with the Economic Development Financing Law, Act 1967-102 (P.L. 251), as amended, all under certain terms and conditions.

180124 Resolution approving the Rebuild Project Statement, including annual budgets for Project expenditures for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019, a list of City properties to be included in the program and a master Economic Opportunity Plan.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, May 3, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

180108
An Ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia to enter into lease agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development under which the City would lease to PAID on a project-by-project basis certain land and facilities in the
Fairmount Park system, recreation centers, playgrounds and branches in the Free Library of Philadelphia system, and which would permit PAID to sublease such Facilities on a project-by-project basis to other organizations in conformity with
the Economic Development Financing Law, Act 1967-102 (P.L. 251), as amended, all under certain terms and conditions.

180124
Resolution approving the Rebuild Project Statement, including annual budgets for Project expenditures for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019, a list of City properties to be included in the program and a master Economic Opportunity Plan.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at 9:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

180108 An Ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia to enter into lease agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development under which the City would lease to PAID on a project-by-project basis certain land and facilities in the Fairmount Park system, recreation centers, playgrounds and branches in the Free Library of Philadelphia system, and which would permit PAID to sublease such Facilities on a project-by-project basis to other organizations in conformity with the Economic Development Financing Law, Act 1967-102 (P.L. 251), as amended, all under certain terms and conditions.

180124 Resolution approving the Rebuild Project Statement, including annual budgets for Project expenditures for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019, a list of City properties to be included in the program and a master Economic Opportunity Plan.

180305 Resolution appointing Lynette Brown Sow to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.

180306 Resolution confirming the re-appointment of Hon. Phyllis W. Beck as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2022.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, April 5, 2018, and recessed the public hearing until Thursday, April 12, 2018 to hear further testimony on the following:

180108 An Ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia to enter into lease agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development under which the City would lease to PAID on a project-by-project basis certain land and facilities in the Fairmount Park system, recreation centers, playgrounds and branches in the Free Library of Philadelphia system, and which would permit PAID to sublease such Facilities on a project-by-project basis to other organizations in conformity with the Economic Development Financing Law, Act 1967-102 (P.L. 251), as amended, all under certain terms and conditions.

180124 Resolution approving the Rebuild Project Statement, including annual budgets for Project expenditures for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019, a list of City properties to be included in the program and a master Economic Opportunity Plan.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at 10:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

180162 An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2019-2024 inclusive.

180163 An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2019 Capital Budget.

180164 An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2019.

180185 Resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2019 through 2023, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2018, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an Ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.

Testimony on the Capital Program and Budget.

Prepared remarks:
http://phlcouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/FY19-24-Capital-Program_submitted-to-Council-3.23.pdf

More information on the FY2019 Budget: phlcouncil.com/budget2019

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, March 26, 2018, at 10:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

180162 An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2019-2024 inclusive.

180163 An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2019 Capital Budget.

180164 An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2019.

180185 Resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2019 through 2023, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2018, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an Ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.

Testimony on the Five-Year Plan.
Prepared remarks:
http://phlcouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/FY19-23-Five-Year-Plan-Testimony-submitted-3.23.18.pdf

More information on the FY2019 Budget: phlcouncil.com/budget2019

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, March 22, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

180108 An Ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia to enter into lease agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development under which the City would lease to PAID on a project-by-project basis certain land and facilities in the Fairmount Park system, recreation centers, playgrounds and branches in the Free Library of Philadelphia system, and which would permit PAID to sublease such Facilities on a project-by-project basis to other organizations in conformity with the Economic Development Financing Law, Act 1967-102 (P.L. 251), as amended, all under certain terms and conditions.

180124 Resolution approving the Rebuild Project Statement, including annual budgets for Project expenditures for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019, a list of City properties to be included in the program and a master Economic Opportunity Plan.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, December 11, 2017, at 1:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item:

170912 Resolution authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold hearings regarding Philadelphia's Amazon HQ2 proposal.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at 9:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

170759 Resolution appointing Drew Murray to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

170806 Resolution appointing Tina Byles Williams to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

170807 Resolution appointing Maureen Anastasi to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

171026 Resolution appointing Donn Clendenon to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

171027 Resolution appointing Jennifer Nagle to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

171028 Resolution appointing Ashley Peel to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

171029 Resolution appointing Carlo Sena to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

171030 Resolution reappointing Greg DeShields to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

171031 Resolution reappointing Romulo L. Diaz, Jr., to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

171032 Resolution reappointing Robert Lane to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

171033 Resolution reappointing Joseph Zuritsky to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

171035 Resolution appointing Joseph Meade to the Board of Directors for the Germantown Special Services District.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 22, 2017 to hear testimony on the following item:

170414 Resolution approving the appointment of Michael Carroll to the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia concluded the Public Hearing held on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, and recessed the public meeting until Monday, June 12, 2017 at 1:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to consider the action to be taken on the following:

170206 An Ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the financing of the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild program, approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series to finance or refinance such program and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; and authorizing City officials to take necessary or appropriate actions, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

170206 An Ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the financing of the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild program, approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series to finance or refinance such program and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; and authorizing City officials to take necessary or appropriate actions, all under certain terms and conditions.

170207 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, and the Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into lease agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") under which the City would lease to PAID on a project-by-project basis land and facilities in the Fairmount Park system, recreation centers, playgrounds and branches in the Free Library of Philadelphia system (collectively, the "Facilities"), and which would permit PAID to sublease some or all of the individual Facilities on a project-by-project basis to charitable organizations who wish to make capital repairs, renovations, and improvements to the Facilities and then to allow those organizations to operate public programs in them, all in conformity with the Economic Development Financing Law, Act 1967-102 (P.L. 251), as amended, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 16, 2016 to hear testimony on the following items:

160634
Resolution appointing Mark C. Reed to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District.

160635
Resolution appointing Howard Wurzak to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District.

160636
Resolution appointing Jeffrey B. Goldstone to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District.

160637
Resolution appointing Kevin Michals to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District.

160647
Resolution reappointing John Connors to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

160648
Resolution appointing Jeff DeVuono to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

160649
Resolution reappointing Ronald Bowlan to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

160650
Resolution appointing Darryl Adams to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

160651
Resolution appointing Joseph Coradino to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

160652
Resolution appointing Tom Zapf to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

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The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held Public Hearing on Thursday, May 19, 2016, to hear testimony on the following items:

160255
Resolution appointing Rasheia Johnson to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.

160344
Resolution appointing Christopher P. McGill to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

160345
Resolution appointing Lynn Martin Haskin to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

160346
Resolution re-appointing Jafar Maleki to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

160410
Resolution approving the reappointment of Asia Coney as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

160411
Resolution approving the reappointment of Ethel M. Wise as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

160413
Resolution approving the reappointment of Lynette Brown-Sow as a member of the Board of commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

160414
Resolution approving the reappointment of Julia Danzy as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

160417
Resolution approving the appointment of Fran McLaughlin as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

160426
Resolution approving the reappointment of Herbert Wetzel as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

160427
Resolution approving the reappointment of Reverend Bonnie Camarda as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

160428
Resolution approving the reappointment of Reverend Dr. Leslie Callahan as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

160429
Resolution approving the appointment of Fredrick S. Purnell, Sr., as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

Chair: Darrell Clarke, Council President (5th District)

Nov. 20, 2014: The Philadelphia City Council Committee of the Whole met to discuss resolutions regarding the appointments of Ahmeenah Young and Michelle Lai to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, JoAnn A. Epps, Esq., as a member of the Board of Ethics, Jay S. Feldstein, D.O., to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion, and Michael Piper to the position of Chief Assessment Officer of the Office of Property Assessment.