The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved the consent agenda and confirmed several appointments to two planning bodies.

The council approved the consent agenda by voice vote; no member registered opposition during the roll call.

On item 31 the council appointed members to the Birmingham Planning Commission. The council announced Daniel Christiansen to fill the remainder of Mashonda Taylors term (Taylor resigned in December 2024); Jason B. Avery to replace Christopher Tyler Burks, who moved out of state; and reappointments of Hailey Colson Lewis, Dr. Naisha Black and Ronald Crenshaw. Committee chair Councilor Abbott said the planning commission seats are six-year terms.

On item 32 the council confirmed three appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment: the reappointment of Philip Foster and the appointments of Janice Smith (replacing Madeline Bowie) and Ladaira Lee (replacing Torin Bridal). The council announced term expirations during the meeting; the clerk recorded the appointment dates and expiration years on the record.

Why it matters: the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment advise the city on land-use and development matters and their membership affects decisions on zoning variances and plan reviews.

Votes at a glance: the consent agenda and both appointment items passed by voice vote during the March 18 meeting; the record shows affirmative voice votes and no recorded nay votes.