Resolution 250539
Confirming the appointment of Ryan McAdams to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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“… 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
“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
“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
“…y pursuant to an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and between the City and the Authority. Resolution 250539, appointment of Ryan McAdams to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation. Bill No. 250196, an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Bill No. 250197, an ordi…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 5, 2025 · Jun 5, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- May 15, 2025Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
This Resolution was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee of the Whole
- Jun 4, 2025HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
This Resolution was HEARING NOTICES SENT.
- Jun 4, 2025HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
This Resolution was HEARING HELD.
- Jun 4, 2025RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
This Resolution was RECESSED.
- Jun 5, 2025HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
This Resolution was HEARING NOTICES SENT.
- Jun 5, 2025HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
This Resolution was HEARING HELD.
- Jun 5, 2025REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee of the Whole
This Resolution was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.
- Jun 5, 2025ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
This Resolution was ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING..
- Jun 12, 2025ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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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