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ResolutionADOPTED

Resolution 250539

Confirming the appointment of Ryan McAdams to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Introduced May 15, 2025Committee of the WholeOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Council President JohnsonCouncilmember Gilmore Richardson

From the floor

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  1. “Chief Clerk, aye on all bills. Thank you. COUNCIL PRESIDENT 6/12/25 - STATED - 2ND READING JOHNSON: Would the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 250539.”

    Councilwoman Landau · Stated Meeting, June 12, 2025 · Jun 12, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Chair recognizes Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson for a motion regarding Resolution No. 250539.”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, June 12, 2025 · Jun 12, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 250539 be adopted. 6/12/25 - STATED - 2ND READING All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, June 12, 2025 · Jun 12, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “The Whole to which were referred the following bills and resolutions: Bill No. 250195, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax" by revising certain taxes, under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 250199, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes" to revise tax rates and end certain exclusi…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 5, 2025 · Jun 5, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 15, 2025Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Jun 4, 2025HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
  3. Jun 4, 2025HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  4. Jun 4, 2025RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
  5. Jun 5, 2025HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
  6. Jun 5, 2025HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  7. Jun 5, 2025REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee of the Whole
  8. Jun 5, 2025ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Jun 12, 2025ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Confirming the appointment of Ryan McAdams 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 Ryan McAdams to continue to serve on the ZBA; and WHEREAS, Ryan McAdams has a demonstrated sensitivity to community concerns regarding development and the protection of the character of Philadelphia's neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, Ryan McAdams has experience in the construction industry; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Hereby confirms the appointment of Ryan McAdams to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. ..End