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File #: 240537    Version: 0 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: ADOPTED
File created: 5/30/2024 In control: CITY COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 6/13/2024
Title: Confirming the appointment of Tonetta Graham to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Sponsors: Council President Johnson, Councilmember Gauthier
Indexes: ZONING
Attachments: 1. Resolution No. 24053700, 2. Signature24053700

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Confirming the appointment of Tonetta Graham to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

 

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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 Tonetta Graham to serve on the ZBA; and

 

WHEREAS, Tonetta Graham has a demonstrated sensitivity to community concerns regarding development and the protection of the character of Philadelphia's neighborhoods; and

 

WHEREAS, Tonetta Graham is a recognized community leader; now, therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Confirms the appointment of Tonetta Graham to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

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