Resolution 240536

..Title Confirming the appointment of Tya Winn to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. ..Body WHEREAS, Since a May 2022 change to the City's Home Rule Charter, Section 3-911 of the Charter requires Council confirmation of the Mayor's appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment ("ZBA"); and WHEREAS, Section 3-911 of the Charter requires that members of the Board must have "a demonstrated sensitivity to community concerns regarding development and the protection of the character of Philadelphia's neighborhoods;" and WHEREAS, The membership of the ZBA must include an urban planner, an architect, an attorney with zoning experience, a person with experience in the construction industry, and at least two recognized leaders from community organizations; and WHEREAS, The Mayor has nominated Tya Winn to serve on the ZBA; and WHEREAS, Tya Winn has a demonstrated sensitivity to community concerns regarding development and the protection of the character of Philadelphia's neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, Tya Winn is an urban planner; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Confirms the appointment of Tya Winn to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. ..End