435 Hamilton Street  
Allentown, Pa. 18101  
Allentown  
Minutes - Final  
City Council  
Wednesday, September 4, 2024  
Invocation:  
6:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
Pledge to the Flag  
Roll Call  
7 -  
Present:  
Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida  
Affa, and Santo Napoli  
Courtesy of the Floor  
Courtesy and Privilege of the Floor Rules  
Dr. Cynthia Mota stated to please observe the Rules of Council when given  
privilege of the floor. A copy of Council Rules can be found on the council  
agenda on the website; copies are also on the back desk along with the  
agenda. When anyone has privilege of the floor, I will not entertain personal  
insults, attacks, name calling or other behavior that is inconsistent with the  
purpose of conducting official business. If you would like to speak, we are  
asking that you fill out a card – they are on the back table - provide  
them to the clerk before speaking. Include your name and address.  
Courtesy of the Floor is meant to provide public comment on items that are  
not on the agenda. Public comment during consideration of ordinances,  
resolutions and motions is limited by topic – your comments must  
be relevant to the subject matter of the proposed legislation. Public  
comments are taken before council votes on items. You are given privilege  
of the floor to provide public comment, it is not a question-and-answer  
session. If you are speaking on behalf of yourself, you have three minutes  
and if you are speaking on behalf of a group that has several members  
present, you will be given five minutes. Please address the Council  
President not individual councilpersons or city staff. Refrain from insulting  
or defaming staff, officials, and the public; refrain from using offensive  
language, cursing, and making noises while other people are speaking.  
Please be aware that comments and/or behavior in violation of these rules  
will result in a forfeiture of all remaining time and you will be asked to return  
to your seat. She stated a quick note about the ARPA funds. Distribution  
will be discussed in next week's committee meeting on September 11th at  
5:30 and that will be with Mr. Hendricks committee meeting.  
Contract Approvals  
15-7185  
R146  
Authorization for Contract with Preferred EAP in the amount of $11,200.00  
to provide assessment of problems and brief counseling or referral to  
appropriate treatment/service resources. This includes five (5) fifty (50)  
minute in-person contacts provided to eligible user at no charge to  
themselves.  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: R146 - EAP  
Resolution #30911  
Ms. Jessica Baraket stated that it was an informal quote. There were  
actually two quotes and one no quote for this. It was done as an informal  
quote. The city received two quotes and one no quote for this service.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the dais.  
Mr. Ed Zucal stated that he sees it is five 50 minute sessions. Is that for  
each person that would go or is it five total.  
Ms. Jessica Baraket stated each person that goes.  
Mr. Ed Zucal thanked Ms. Baraket.  
Ms. Cynthia Mota asked if there are any other comments.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated following up on that. If everyone maxed out the  
sessions, about how many employees does this cover.  
Ms. Jessica Baraket stated that it covers every employee and it is her  
understanding that it is based off of individual issues. You can go more  
than once, as long as it is different covering issues. If you went once for a  
marital problem and you wanted to go again for a job problem that would  
still be covered. There is no limit to the amount as long as it is not the  
same problem that discontinues after five visits.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that she guess she is saying if there were a 100  
employees that all decided to take a benefit of this and they all got their five  
sessions. Would the city run out of money?  
Ms. Jessica Baraket stated that it would be, this is for 902 covered  
individuals.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated so it is for 902, ok. After being full-time  
employees. Not like part-time.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any other comments from the dais or  
any comments from the public.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida  
Affa, and Santo Napoli  
Enactment No: 30911  
Minutes of Previous Meeting: August 21, 2024  
15-7198 August 21, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  
System  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: August 21, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  
7 -  
Yes:  
Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida  
Affa, and Santo Napoli  
Communications:  
Dr. Cynthia Mota stated that an Executive Session: On August 28, 2024 City Council  
held an executive session with the City Solicitor and the Chief of Police to discuss  
the active Lehigh County Common Pleas Whistleblower Litigation, Case Number  
2024-C-1294, and the investigation of the August 25, 2024 incident. The session was  
held pursuant to section 708 of the State's Open Meetings Statute.  
Mr. Santo Napoli stated also for residents who are visiting City Council, encouraged  
them to use the government deck next to city hall. Please see our City Clerk, Mr.  
Hanlon for a voucher to pay for your parking. Thank you.  
Old Business: NONE  
REPORTS  
Co-Responder Meeting - Chairperson Gerlach, Napoli, Zucal  
Tonight was their last meeting. They had a conversation about recommendations  
going forward and look forward to the Budget Season where some of these might  
require some line items.  
Committee of the Whole: Council will hold a special meeting to review and discuss  
the Solid Waste/Recycling Contract and consider other general business on  
September 16th at 5 PM. The meeting should last for approximately an hour.  
Budget Meeting -  
Mr. Santo Napoli stated that the Budget Meeting will be scheduled on October 30th  
at 5:30 PM to discuss the proposed 2025 budget at the request of the administration.  
Budget and Finance: Chair Napoli, Hendricks, Gerlach  
Also, for the Budget and Finance committee, the committee met on August 28th, the  
next meeting is scheduled for September 18th at 5:45 PM to review the Finance  
Reports.  
Mayor Matt Tuerk stated as you all know the Budget is due 75 days prior to the end  
of the year. He stated that Council will have more than two weeks to review the  
proposed budget in advance of the October 30th meeting.  
Community and Economic Development: Chair Hendricks, Mota, Napoli  
The committee met on August 28th and forwarded two HARB denials and had a  
presentation and discussion on the housing study and the Recompete grant. The  
next meeting is scheduled for September 11 at 5:30 PM - the topic of discussion will  
be the $1.2M distribution of the Community Reinvestment Fund, the distribution will  
be listed on the agenda.  
Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Affa, Napoli, Santos  
The Committee has not met since the last council meeting. There are no future  
meetings scheduled at this time.  
Parks and Recreation: Chair Santos, Affa, Gerlach  
The Committee met this evening; there are no future meetings scheduled. The next  
meeting is scheduled for September 18th at 6:00 PM.  
Public Safety: Chair Zucal, Hendricks, Mota  
The committee met this evening. There is one item on the regular agenda; the next  
meeting is scheduled for September 18th at 6:15 PM.  
Public Works: Chair Gerlach, Affa, Zucal  
The Committee also met this evening; The next meeting is scheduled for September  
18th at 5:45 PM.  
Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations, and Strategy: Chair Mota, Napoli,  
Gerlach  
The committee has not met since the last council meeting. There are no future  
meetings scheduled at this time.  
Controller's Report (3 minutes)  
The controller's office has submitted two reports:  
Bank Reconciliation Review For the month end date: 06/30/202  
Review: EMS Billing Process Flow Date of Report: August 26, 2024  
Mr. Jeffrey Glazier stated that tonight is the first of the Audit Reports from the  
interns process flows. There are three. This is number one. This is the EMS Billing  
Process Flow. Just as an overview. EMS has 41 full-time and 12 part-time  
paramedics who are well trained in advance emergency medical care using state of  
the art equipment. The teams are stationed at three fire stations across the city. In  
2023, the paramedics responded to 18,600 medical emergency calls. They operate a  
fleet of 10 advanced life support ambulances, two shift supervisor squad vehicles, a  
medical director squad vehicle and education vehicle, a special operations support  
squad vehicle, eight bicycles and an incident support trailer and two EMS carts. He  
stated that he is going to give the three top findings. He stated that they got the  
report at the end of August. He advised Council to review the whole report and also  
the administration to review it as well. These are the three top findings. The city of  
Allentown maintains an Accounts Receivable Module on Eden which is what they use  
to determine the kinds of funds that were owed to them. EMS maintains their own  
patient Accounts Receivable software on something called ZOLL. They are a major  
software provider to this industry. These two software platform do not meet. So  
consequently when they've done and Council pays for an audit every year, these  
Accounts Receivable don't get mixed into that number. That is something that needs  
to be rectified and something that needs to be rectified is that nobody in Finance has  
had access to this software and access to this number. The city really hasn't been  
aware of the amount of revenue outstanding. He stated that he recommends that  
Finance should review the ZOLL Account Receivable and included in the city's  
financial statements in consideration should be given to granting the EMS financial  
analyst access to ZOLL to allow the review of outstanding debt and the  
administration agrees and hopefully, that will come to fruition so at the very least the  
city will take this information into consideration. The second, is the ZOLL  
opportunity for EMS efficiency. Right now, they use ZOLL for billing and the process  
starts on paper. Very little in this world today starts out on paper. His  
recommendation is that it is an iPad application out there. He stated that they  
should look at that. It would undoubtedly speed things up and help them get their  
money faster. It would probably due away with some on the errors. The  
administration isn't quite sold. They know the technology is available. It is not as  
simple as implementing an App and moving forward. There is a cost associated with  
the App which they certainly all acknowledge in terms of hardware proper  
maintenance, training. They believe the system is currently efficient for what it is.  
However, that's said, they have begun exploring technological improvements and in  
the process of updating our iPad they use for translation to enable mobile charting.  
He stated that they are already moving into the 21st century with our permitting  
system and some other things. They found out that it takes time to get there to do  
it well. He stated that he expects that this won't be no different, but he also expects  
that the awards to the employees, to the city and to the customer certainly outweigh  
the costs and he would hope that at some point in the near future the city begins to  
make a down payment to implement this going forward. The last major issue is  
untimely filing of claims. PA and federal law on EMS billing has 180 days to submit  
the claims to Medicaid. A year to submit claims to Medicare and between 30 and 180  
days for private insurance companies. If these time limits are missed, the city has to  
write off the claim amount. Using ZOLL, a report of claims written off in a timely  
filings were generated in May of 2024. The number of claims missed for filing and  
this is just for the month of May mind you. The number of claims missed for timely  
filing was five. The percent of claims written off for Medicaid was 60 percent. The  
total amount that was written off $5,342.82. They recommend EMS billing implement  
an Aging Report for all Medicare and Medicaid claims until timely filing occurs. The  
administration agrees and this is something where intersection with the Finance  
Department can help us make sure that everything is filed timely. Once again, he  
encouraged Council, the public and the administration to read all the issues and  
hopefully they can see some improvements. Some performance here. He stated  
finally, he wants to say as a result of this audit, his department certainly has a much  
greater appreciation of how hard EMS works and what a great service they provide  
for our city and following through on these recommendations will help them improve  
service.  
Mr. Ed Zucal stated one question if Mr. Glazier knew what that App would cost.  
Mr. Jeffrey Glazier stated he doesn't. He really doesn't. He stated that he doesn't  
think it is outrageously expensive. The hardware isn't expensive.  
Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that part of the consideration not just the cost of the App.  
The training for employees to use it. Whatever they end up doing, they really need  
Council's help to review the 2025 budget and potentially the 2026 budget. They have  
to make sure they have a plan for this properly to make sure it is effective.  
Mr. Jeffrey Glazier stated that next year is the Munis. Munis is a big thing. As much  
as he would like to see it yesterday, maybe 2026 is a better thing, but don't forget  
about it.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota thanked Mr. Glazier and Mr. Zucal.  
15-7200  
Controller Reports  
Attachments: Bank Rec to June 30.pdf  
EMS Process Flow  
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On):  
15-7153  
Bill 73  
Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of Four  
Million Five Hundred Thousand ($4,500,000) of State and Local Fiscal  
Recovery Funds (SLFRF) from the Central Fire Station capital project to an  
active capital project, Police Headquarters.  
Attachments: Bill 73 Capital Projects Fire to Police  
Mr. Ed Zucal stated that this was in his committee and was sent favorably,  
3 - 0 for approval.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the dais or any  
comments from the public.  
6 -  
Yes:  
No:  
Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Natalie Santos, Candida Affa, and Santo  
Napoli  
1 - Ce-Ce Gerlach  
Enactment No: 16045  
15-7159  
Bill 74  
Amending the 2024 Trexler Fund by authorizing a supplemental  
appropriation from the unappropriated balance of the Trexler Fund in the  
amount of One Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars and Fifty Cents  
($1,762.50) to the operating and capital budgets of the Parks and  
Recreation Department.  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Bill 74 Trexler Unnapropriated Balance Transfer 2024  
Ms. Natalie Santos stated that it was forwarded favorably.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the dais or any  
comments from the public.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida  
Affa, and Santo Napoli  
Enactment No: 16046  
15-7158  
Bill 75  
Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental  
appropriation of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand ($250,000.00) Dollars from  
the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development  
(DCED) to support construction of the MLK Trail Extension.  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Bill 75 Parks MLK Trail Grant  
Dr. Cynthia Mota stated that this was also in your committee.  
Ms. Natalie Santos stated that this was forwarded favorably this evening.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the dais or any  
comments from the public.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida  
Affa, and Santo Napoli  
Enactment No: 16047  
15-7157  
Bill 76  
Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of Fifteen  
Thousand Forty-Eight Dollars and Fifty-Seven Cents ($15,048.57) from  
Irving Pool Improvements capital project into Valania Park to use for auto  
locks and signage and West Park for replacement of the bandshell  
windows.  
Attachments: Bill 76 Parks Irving Transfer  
Dr. Cynthia Mota stated that this was also in your committee, Ms. Santos.  
Ms. Natalie Santos stated that this was also forwarded favorably.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the dais or any  
comments from the public.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida  
Affa, and Santo Napoli  
Enactment No: 16048  
15-7156  
Bill 77  
Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental  
appropriation of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars from the  
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). These funds will be  
utilized to create a Master Plan for the construction of recreational fishing  
and boating access along the Lehigh River in Canal Park.  
Attachments: Bill 77 Fish & Boat Grant  
Dr. Cynthia Mota thanked Mr. Hanlon and stated Ms. Santos it seems like  
you were really busy.  
Ms. Natalie Santos stated that they had a fun time. This was forwarded  
favorably as well.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the dais or any  
comments from the public.  
Mayor Matt Tuerk stated Madam President just to add for the record, he  
just wants to report briefly on this weekend on Canal Park, that it went  
exceptionally well. It is a credit to the firefighters and the police officers  
who make sure that order is maintained at Canal and this is funding that will  
help us to plan for next summer or summers beyond to make sure that  
Canal is accessible to all of our residents.  
Ms. Cynthia Mota stated she would like to add the announcement that they  
made saying that it is going to be police presence. She thinks that actually  
helped a little. She stated that definitely, they did a wonderful job. No  
doubt about that. No issues. She asked if there were any comments from  
the dais or any comments from the public.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida  
Affa, and Santo Napoli  
Enactment No: 16049  
15-7154  
Bill 78  
Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for an increase of  
Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00) to the newly created capital  
account for the WalkWorks grant to establish a Citywide Bike Infrastructure  
Plan. These funds have been awarded through the Pennsylvania  
Department of Health and will be reimbursed when the project is  
completed.  
Attachments: Bill 78 Public Works WalkWorks Grant  
Dr. Cynthia Mota stated that Ms. Gerlach this was in your committee.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that it was forwarded favorably to the full Council  
tonight.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota thanked Ms. Gerlach and asked if there were any  
comments from the dais or any comments from the public.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida  
Affa, and Santo Napoli  
Enactment No: 16050  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Mr. Michael Hanlon stated that there were actually four items on the  
Consent Agenda. Two items were removed. He stated that the  
appointment of Scott Unger to the Zoning Hearing Board, the appointment  
of Chief Roca to the Disruptive Conduct Board of Appeals, the  
appointment of Vicky Kistler to the Disruptive Conduct Board of Appeals,  
and the appointment of Mark Shahda to the Disruptive Conduct Board of  
Appeals.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota thanked Mr. Hanlon.  
Mayor Matt Tuerk asked about HARB.  
Mr. Mark Hartney stated no.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota stated no, we only have four. She asked if there were any  
comments from the dais or any comments from the public.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that this Betty Ortiz person is on hers.  
Mr. Michael Hanlon stated that the administration pulled that.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated ok.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota stated sorry about that.  
Mayor Matt Tuerk stated to President Mota that he could just add to the  
appointments to the Disruptive Conduct Board. Those are all per the  
ordinance that members of the administration be added to the Disruptive  
Conduct Board. They still have vacancies. Part of the ordinance requires  
that there be a representative on the Disruptive Conduct Board of a  
resident of a rental unit as well as an owner operator or manager of a rental  
unit. He has asked a couple of Council people for recommendations.  
Those recommendations are still open if you have folks that would be a  
good fit or if anybody is listening that is interested. He encouraged them to  
go to the appointments page of the City of Allentown's website and fill out a  
request for an appointment.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota stated that is good to know and thanked Mayor Tuerk.  
She asked if there were any comments from the dais or any comments  
from the public.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida  
Affa, and Santo Napoli  
15-7172  
R147  
R. Scott Unger, Zoning Hearing Board, Term Expiration: 09/04/2027  
System  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: R147 Zoning Hearing Board - R. Scott Unger  
R. Scott Unger - Zoning Hearing Board  
Zoning Hearing Board List  
Resolution #30912  
Enactment No: 30912  
15-7173  
R148  
Chief Charles Roca - Disruptive Conduct Board of Appeals, Term  
Expiration: 09/04/2027 (Reappointment)  
System  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: R 148 Disruptive Conduct Board of Appeals - Charles Roca  
Chief Charles Roca - Disruptive Conduct Board of Appeals  
Disruptive Conduct Board of Appeals List  
Resolution #30913  
Enactment No: 30913  
15-7174  
R149  
Vicky Kistler, Disruptive Conduct Board of Appeals, Term Expiration:  
09/04/2027 (Reappointment)  
System  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: R149 Disruptive Conduct Board of Appeals - Vicky Kistler  
Vicky Kistler - Disruptive Conduct Board of Appeals  
Disruptive Conduct Board of Appeals List  
Resolution #30914  
Enactment No: 30914  
15-7175  
R150  
Mark Shahda - Disruptive Conduct Board of Appeals, Term Expiration:  
09/04/2027 (Reappointment)  
System  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: R150 Disruptive Conduct Board of Appeals - Mark Shahda  
Mark Shahda - Disruptive Conduct Board of Appeals  
Disruptive Conduct Board of Appeals List  
Resolution #30915  
Enactment No: 30915  
15-7191  
R151  
Betty Ortiz, HARB, Term Expiration 09/04/2027 (Building Inspector –  
Alternate)  
System  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
R151 HARB - Betty Ortiz, HARB, Term Expiration 09/04/2027  
(Building Inspector – Alternate)  
Betty Ortiz Application - HARB  
HARB List  
RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On):  
15-7161  
R144  
Denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness – 620 N 6th Street  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: R144 HARB Resolution to DENY - 620 N 6th St  
FINAL - Review 620 N 6th Windows - Violation Correction  
Resolution #30916  
Dr. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the dais.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that it was in his committee madam President  
and it was moved favorably to deny it, 3 - 0 by the full committee.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota thanked Mr. Hendricks and asked if there were any  
comments from the public.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida  
Affa, and Santo Napoli  
Enactment No: 30916  
15-7162  
R145  
Denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness – 240 N 11th Street  
System  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: R145 HARB Resolution to DENY - 240 N 11th St  
R FINAL - Review 240 N 11th Windows  
Resolution #30917  
Dr. Cynthia Mota stated that it was also in your committee.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that this was also in his committee and likewise  
was favorably recommended to deny by all three members of the  
committee.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota thanked Mr. Hendricks. She asked if there were any  
comments from the dais or any comments from the public.  
:
7 -  
Yes:  
Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida  
Affa, and Santo Napoli  
Enactment No: 30917  
15-7187  
R152  
Approves one transfer: (1) $12,164.01 in Parks and Recreation for  
improvements to Boyle include upgraded equipment to purchase players  
benches, scorers tables and garbage cans.  
System  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: R152 Transfer Funds  
Improvement to Boyle Include Upgraded Equipment  
Resolution #30918  
Dr. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the dais.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated just a quick question, whatever happened to that  
developer that said that he was going to do all this stuff. Remember, there  
was a developer, he came and wanted variances down there. She stated  
Palumbo said he was going to fix up Bucky. She asked is that happening.  
Is he fixing up Bucky? He said he was and made promises. Maybe  
benches he can buy instead of us. It is recorded, but the way.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota stated she remembers that.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that she is wondering why they are buying  
benches and garbage cans. That seems like a low cost thing. The  
developer from Jersey could maybe pick up. She stated that she is  
wondering if anyone knew.  
Mr. Ed Zucal stated that this is only being referred to at this time, though.  
Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that it's for final passage.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated no, this is final passage.  
Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that he would issue an open call to any developer  
that would like to write a $12,000 check to buy benches and garbage cans.  
He stated that the city would accept those.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated sometimes Community Benefits Agreements  
are formalize ways to make promises made into something actionable.  
She stated that if the city has a Community Benefits Agreement with this  
Palumbo Developer that he would buy benches or garbage cans. She  
stated that they wouldn't be spending this money.  
Ms. Candida Affa stated that he happened to mention it here.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that he did.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota stated that she does remember that. They all remember.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that unfortunately, far too often is that developers  
make promises. The voting body would say yes to them and then they don't  
fulfill their promises, unless there is some type of written agreement. It is  
empty promises. Perhaps they should have something written like a CBA.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota stated that she thinks it is a good idea.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach started perhaps he can supplement what they are  
doing. Since they are voting on it tonight, perhaps he could supplement it.  
Dr. Cynthia Mota stated to Mr. Palumbo if he is listening, please get in  
touch with the Mayor and City Council. She asked if there were any  
comments from the public.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida  
Affa, and Santo Napoli  
Enactment No: 30918  
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (To be referred to Committee with public  
comment prior to referral)  
15-7186  
Bill 79  
Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for an appropriation in  
the amount of Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000.00) from the Trexler  
Fund to the WPA Structures capital projects account. These funds will be  
used to repair the stairs Union Terrace Park and is part of the 2024-25  
Trexler Capital Project allocation.  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Bill 79 - Capital 2024 WPA Allocation  
Dr. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the dais or the  
public.  
REFERRED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE  
15-7188  
Bill 80  
Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for an appropriation in  
the amount of Twenty-Two Thousand Dollars ($22,112.74) from the Trexler  
Fund to the Cedar Beach Park and Bucky Boyle Park capital project  
accounts. These funds will be used for improvements to both parks and is  
part of the 2024-25 Trexler capital project allocation.  
Attachments: Bill 80 - Parks Cedar & Boyle Allocation  
Dr. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the dais or the  
public.  
REFERRED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE  
15-7189  
Bill 81  
Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental  
appropriation of Nine Hundred Twenty Thousand Eight Hundred  
($920,800) Dollars from American Forests under the U.S. Department of  
Agriculture, Forest Service to support Urban Forestry in the City.  
Attachments: Bill 81 - Urban Forestry Grant  
Dr. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the dais or the  
public.  
REFERRED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE  
15-7190  
Bill 82  
Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for an increase of Five  
Hundred and Five Thousand Dollars ($505,000.00) to the newly created  
capital account for the School Zone Traffic Safety Upgrades project as part  
of the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) grant the City was  
awarded to install and replace school flashers citywide. The City was  
awarded $1,500,000 as part of the TASA grant, and the $505,000 is  
considered the City’s match that is required.  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Bill 82 - School Zone Traffic Safety Upgrades  
Dr. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the dais or the  
public.  
REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE  
15-7197  
Bill 83  
Amending the 2024 General Fund by adding the position of Deputy Fire  
Chief (S21, $116,034) and Public Health Paramedicine Specialist (S11,  
$66,977) and deleting the positions of Emergency Management  
Coordinator and Community Health Specialist.  
Administration, Affa, Hendricks, Mota and Mr. Zucal  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Bill 83.docx  
Public Health Paramedicine Specialist Job Description2.docx  
Dr. Cynthia Mota asked if there were any comments from the dais or the  
public.  
REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE  
RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION (Can be voted on or Referred to Committee):  
NONE  
NEW BUSINESS: NONE  
GOOD AND WELFARE: NONE  
ADJOURNED: 7:02 PM