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January 18, 2022 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill Number 210669, which was passed by Council at its session on December 16, 2021. Bill Number 210669 would provide for submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter (Charter). Per Resolution Number 210692, this Charter amendment would revise the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) in the following ways: (1) increase the size of the board from five to seven members, all of whom would continue to be appointed by the Mayor; (2) provide for Philadelphia City Council confirmation of these appointments; and (3) require that the ZBA include members who possess specified areas of expertise and members who are recognized leaders from community organizations. While the Administration supports the intent of this Charter change to address issues with the ZBA, the change woul...
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This communication, placed on file, reports that Mayor James F. Kenney returned without signing Bill 210669, which proposed submitting a Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment to voters. The proposed amendment would increase the Zoning Board of Adjustment from five to seven mayor-appointed members, require City Council confirmation, and require members with specified professional expertise and community leadership; the communication says these changes could delay cases and make it harder for the board to maintain a quorum.