435 Hamilton Street

Allentown, Pa. 18101

Allentown

Minutes - Final

City Council

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Invocation:

6:30 PM

Council Chambers

Pledge to the Flag

Roll Call

7 -

Present:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie

Santos, and Santo Napoli

Courtesy of the Floor

Courtesy and Privilege of the Floor Rules

Ms. Betty Cauler pointed out some things that Reading, PA is doing. They

are giving grants for parking pads behind your house to try to get some of

the parking off the streets. They are giving incentives designed templates

to help with stormwater compliance, parking help and giving financial help.

They have a program called Citywide Parking Relief. They are creating

parking in alleys, open parking lot, and stripe parking.

Mr. Pas Simpson, 215 N. Ninth Street, stated that he is disappointed that

there is still no RFP for these Credible Messengers. Summertime is

coming. You got facts, data, and stats. He stated that he had five of the

largest gangs come into our city to show support of the change necessary.

Mr. Mark Lima, 523 W. Turner Street, stated that the Parking Authority is

not a Fortune 500 Company. They exist to facilitate life within our city.

They are not even doing that. He had an issue and with no response.

There are no parking spaces left in Zone 2 after 5:00 PM. You can easily

provide more parking spaces, but no one gave him a study or did anything

about it.

Mr. Don Ringer stated that he attended a band concert in New York last

week at Carnegie Hall and the Allentown Band was featured. Tremendous,

Tremendous band. He asked Allentown to give them more support. The

band shell at West Park is in deplorable condition. He knows the city has

the money to clean it up. There are other bands that use it. The Parking

Authority is totally out of control. He does not need $10,000 to fix it and

thinks the city should take it over.

Mr. Alex Encelewski, 600 Block of Sixth Street, stated that the other night

his alley was blocked. There is no parking on the street after 11:00 PM.

He received two violations notes. It is not something he can afford. He

asked the city to make it more walkable.

Mr. Luis Acevedo, 2106 Baker Drive, stated that he is in support of Mayor

Tuerk's Resolution requesting funds to hire a consultant and reviewing the

Allentown Parking Authority. The citizens of Allentown is tire of the abuse.

He asked Council to approve the Resolution unanimously.

Mr. Greenberg Lumus, 621 Hamilton Street, stated that he owns the

Mexican Restaurant up the street. He has been open for 10 months and he

has all his tickets. He got $100 ticket for double parking for unloading his

products at his restaurant. It is about $10,000 of tickets in 10 months. He

asked the Parking Authority for a secure parking space in the parking lot,

and they said he can pay $100 a month, but they don't guarantee him to

have good parking when something going on at the PPL Center or any

event.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked Mr. Lumus to leave the Allentown Parking

Authority list of tickets he received with Mr. Hanlon.

Mr. Victor Martinez, 1125 Colorado Street, stated that as you can see

residents and small businesses owners are being affected by the Parking

Authority is implementing the Rules and Regulations by not being able to

be lenient and listen in this case a business owner. It is time for

transparency, and accountable with the Parking Authority. He knows there

is going to be a Special Meeting going on, great. Decisions are being

made all the time where the people and the community have no say. The

City of Allentown should take over the Parking Authority.

Ms. Nancy Moreno, 505 N. Seventh Street, stated that she is disappointed

because she paid $150 for one minute. She went to pick up her niece at

the beauty salon and for one minute for double parking. They sent her a bill

for $150.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated to leave it with the City Clerk and Council will

take a look at it. Make sure you have your phone number and name.

15-5768

Privilege of the Floor and Courtesy of the Floor

Attachments: Privilege of the Floor and Courtesy of the Floor

Contract Approvals

15-5746

R53

Authorization for Contract with Kulik Strategic Advisers in the amount of

$178,400.00 to provide a community health needs assessment and a

community health improvement plan. The United States Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) establishes the public health

activities that all communities should undertake to protect and promote the

health of all people in the "10 Essential Public Health Services (EPHS)."

These activities begin with the process of assessment; in order to know

how health can be improved, a jurisdiction must first understand its needs,

strengths, and assets. Therefore, community health needs assessment and

a community health improvement plan is a key function of health

departments.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R53 - CHNA CHIP

Resolution #30606

Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that she wants to say it is the Community Health

Needs Assessment that was discussed before Council.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from

his colleagues.

Mr. Ed Zucal stated that this is an Assessment and Improvements Plan.

What is wrong with the plan we have right now and why it is going to cost

the citizens $178,400 to come up with another plan. What is wrong with the

plan right now?

Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that this is a grant funded community health needs

assessment that is done by statistical analysis. It is done neighborhood by

neighborhood, using a professional neighborhood group for community

engagement and also to measure data using both hospital data, Allentown

data, and combining citizen's input. This is a Comprehensive Health Plan.

The funding for this is the Preparedness and Covid Funding that comes to

the Health Department.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any other questions or comments

from his colleagues or the public.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie

Santos, and Santo Napoli

Enactment No: 30606

15-5747

R54

Authorization for Contract with Asphalt Maintenance Solutions, LLC &

Chemung Supply Corp at the unit prices identified in the bid for a total

estimated sum of $79,880.00 to furnish and/or deliver and/or apply road

materials, including but not limited to geotextiles. This is a rebid for items

not awarded for Bid No. 2023-01, multiple bidders.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R54 - Road Materials

Resolution #30607

Mr. Mark Shahda stated that this Contract is for road materials for road

maintenance for liquid asphalt and textile fabrics.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that hopefully it is a lot less this year since it has

been a very mild winter. He is hoping there will not be many potholes to be

repairing. He asked if there are any questions or comments from his

colleagues or the public.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie

Santos, and Santo Napoli

Enactment No: 30607

Minutes of Previous Meeting

15-5727 March 1, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

Attachments: March 1, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie

Santos, and Santo Napoli

Communications: NONE

Old Business: NONE

REPORTS

Budget and Finance: Chair Napoli, Hendricks, Gerlach

The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next is scheduled for

March 22 at 5:30 PM.

Community and Economic Development: Chair Mota, Napoli, Affa

The committee has not met since the last council meeting; there is a meeting

scheduled for March 22 at 6:15 PM.

Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Santos, Zucal, Napoli

The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; a meeting has been

tentatively scheduled for April 5th at 5:30 PM.

Parks and Recreation: Chair Gerlach, Affa, Mota

The Committee met this evening; the next meeting is scheduled for March 22 at 5:45

PM.

Public Safety: Chair Affa, Hendricks, Zucal

The Committee met this evening; a meeting is scheduled for April 5 at 6:00 PM.

Public Works: Chair Zucal, Santos, Hendricks

The Committee met this evening; a meeting is scheduled for April 5th at 5:45 PM.

Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations, and Strategy: Chair Hendricks, Mota,

Gerlach

The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; a future meeting has not

yet been scheduled.

Controller’s Report (3 minutes)

NONE

Mayor’s Report (3 minutes)

Mayor Matt Tuerk read his statement on the Allentown Parking Authority in Spanish

and then in English.

15-5765

Controller's Report

Attachments: 4th QUARTER 2022 SUMMARY OF PENSION CASH FLOWS

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On):

15-5698

Bill 13

Amending the 2023 Capital Fund Budget to provide for an appropriation of

Three Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Six Hundred ($398,600.00) Dollars

into a new capital fund account. This money was awarded as a DCNR

Grant for Phase 2 Construction of the Jordan Skatepark.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 13 Skate Park DCNR Grant

Ordinance #15881

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that it was voted favorably to the full Council.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments, questions or

concerns from his colleagues or the public.

Enactment No: 15881

15-5696

Bill 14

Amending Part II General Legislation, Chapter 163 Animals, Article I

Animal Control by updating the language in Sections 1, 3-7, 13-15, 18, and

21-23.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 14 Animal Control Amendment

Ordinance #15882

Mr. Ed Zucal stated that it was sent favorably to Council.

Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that the administration has been looking at this for

a while. Rather than making an amendment on the fly to remove that

language, we would be very happy to forward legislation in the very near

term that would appropriately deal with dogs on Hamilton Street. He would

happily work with any member of Council to get that legislation properly

written to address the modern needs of our city.

Mr. Michael Hanlon stated that it probably appears in other places.

Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that is the thought.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any other comments or questions

from his colleagues or the public.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that it great to see and people are probably

adopting and incarcerated for walking their dogs on Hamilton Street. It is

great so that even though people haven't been incarcerated for walking

their dogs on Hamilton Street, they are still taking a proactive approach at

the legislation and updating it. She hopes that they can take the same

approach on other ordinances in which people have not been incarcerated,

but yet it is antiquated language.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks thanked Ms. Gerlach and asked if there were any

comments from the public.

A motion was made by Daryl Hendricks, seconded by Ed Zucal to add Under

Section 163-4C2 referring there is no dogs shall be allowed on the Hamilton Mall,

except as authorized by the Director of Community and Economic Development

or the Director's Designee.

This Motion was withdrawn.

Enactment No: 15882

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie

Santos, and Santo Napoli

Enactment No: 15882

15-5697

Bill 15

Amending the 2023 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) from the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of The State Fire Commissioner

(OSFC) Grant to the Allentown EMS Department to upgrade equipment.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 15 OFSC EMS Grant

Ordinance #15883

Ms. Candida Affa stated that it was moved favorably, 3 - 0.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions, comments, or

concerns from his colleagues or the public.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie

Santos, and Santo Napoli

Enactment No: 15883

CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from the public.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie

Santos, and Santo Napoli

15-5711

R55

Sewage Planning Module at 1134 Hanover Avenue Restaurant

Attachments: R55 1134 Hanover Avenue Restaurant - Sewage Planning Module

Sewage Planning Module - 1134 Hanover Restaurant

Resolution #30608

Enactment No: 30608

15-5712

R56

Sewage Planning Module at 101 N. 6th Street

Attachments: R56 101 N. 6th Street - Sewage Planning Module

Sewage Planning Module - 101 N 6th Apts

Resolution #30609

Enactment No: 30609

RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On):

15-5755

R57

Authorizes the submission of the formal application to the Pennsylvania

Office of the Budget for a grant in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand

($500,000.00) Dollars to support the renovation of the Scottish Rite

Cathedral.

Attachments: R57 Resolution - AASR Lehigh Consistory

Resolution #30610

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there are any questions or comments from his

colleagues or the public.

A motion was made by Daryl Hendricks that this Resolution be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie

Santos, and Santo Napoli

Enactment No: 30610

15-5756

R58

Authorizes the submission of the formal application to the Pennsylvania

Office of the Budget for a grant in the amount of Six Million Five Hundred

Thousand ($6,500,000.00) Dollars to support the renovation and expansion

of the Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) 17th street facilities.

Attachments: R58 Resolution - LVHN RACP

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from

his colleagues or the public.

A motion was made by Daryl Hendricks that this Resolution be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie

Santos, and Santo Napoli

Enactment No: 30611

15-5757

R59

Authorizes the submission of the formal application to the Pennsylvania

Office of the Budget for a grant of One Million ($1,000,000.00) Dollars to

support the revitalization of the Phoebe Homes Inc. Allentown Campus.

Attachments: R59 - Phoebe Home

Resolution #30612

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions, comments or

concerns from his colleagues or the public.

A motion was made by Daryl Hendricks that this Resolution be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie

Santos, and Santo Napoli

Enactment No: 30612

15-5721

R60

Approves one transfer: $40,000 in Fire for the Wrong Budget Account for

Expenditure.

Attachments: R60 Transfer Funds

Wrong Budget Account for Expenditure

Resolution #30613

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments, questions or

concerns from his colleagues or the public.

A motion was made by Daryl Hendricks that this Resolution be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie

Santos, and Santo Napoli

Enactment No: 30613

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (To be referred to Committee with public

comment prior to referral)

15-5749

Bill 16

Amending the 2023 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars from the United

States Conference of Mayors and the American Beverage Foundation for

a Healthy America (ABFHA) grant to the Mayor’s office Civic Innovations

Fund for a hybrid program in Allentown targeted towards childhood obesity

prevention, environmental health and sustainability.

Attachments: Bill 16 American Beverage Association Grant

Attorney Charles Smith stated that they need to take public comment prior

to referral.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from the public.

REFERRED TO HUMAN RESOURCES, ADMINISTRATION, AND

APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE

15-5751

Bill 17

Amending the 2023 ARPA Fund by transferring One Million ($1,000,000)

Dollars from the ARPA Fund to the General Fund for the 1528 West

Hamilton St. Affordable Housing Project being developed by HDC-Mid

Atlantic. 100% of the funds will be used to offset construction costs of the

project.

Attachments: Bill 17 - HDC Mid-Atlantic ARPA

1528 West - Allentown CEDC committee-2

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from the public.

REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE

15-5752

15-5753

15-5750

Bill 18

Amending the 2023 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of Fifteen Thousand ($15,000.00) Dollars from the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of The State Fire Commissioner

(OSFC) Grant to the Allentown Fire Department for the purchase of

Holmatro Mini Cutters.

Attachments: Bill 18 OSFC Grant

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from the public.

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Bill 19

Amending the 2023 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of Ten Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars and

Sixty-Two Cents ($10,435.62). This was the result of payment in lieu of tree

plantings from Indus Reality Trust, Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, and City Center

Investment Corp. Funds will be used for the purchase of new street trees.

Attachments: Bill 19 Shade Tree

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from the public.

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Bill 20

Amending the 2023 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of

Twenty-One Thousand Six Hundred and Seventy-Four Dollars and

Forty-Six Cents ($21,674.46) from the unappropriated balance in the Golf

Funds to the Golf Capital Projects fund. These funds will be used for

outstanding capital improvements from last year to enhance the golf

course.

Attachments: Bill 20 Golf Capital Funds Transfer

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from the public.

REFERRED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

15-5754

Bill 21

Amending the 2023 General Fund by transferring Six Million Seven

Hundred Fifty Thousand ($6,750,000.00) Dollars from the ARPA Fund to

be allocated for Two Million One Hundred Thousand ($2,100,000.00)

Dollars for the Water Distribution Main Replacement and Four Million Six

Hundred Fifty Thousand ($4,650,000.00) Dollars for the Water Filtration

Plant Filters Upgrade.

Attachments: Bill 21 Water Filters ARPA Request

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from the public.

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

15-5760

Bill 22

Amending the 2023 General Budget to provide for a transfer of Ten

Thousand ($10,000) Dollars from the unappropriated balance to the

Mayor’s Office, Account 46, Other Contract Services account to hire a

consultant to provide the City with a legal and policy analysis of the

Allentown Parking Authority regarding operational options inclusive of but

not limited to residential parking, parking enforcement, governance

structures, parking garage management, and debt structures.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 22 Parking Management Study

Ordinance #15884

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from the public.

Mayor Matt Tuerk asked if it is possible based on the outpouring of support

that they have seen today for Council to Suspend the Rules and move this

to a vote tonight.

Mr. Michael Hanlon stated that they would just have to add a section to the

Ordinance that you pass it by an affirmative vote of six out of seven

members and you get rid of the 14-day period.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that he was going to wait until the committee

meeting, but he will do it now. He asked for a Motion from one of his

colleagues. He stated that he would like to add to this money from

Council's account so that they can get a more thorough study done. He

stated that he does not believe that $10,000 is going to be enough.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated Point of Order, don't we need a Motion to

Suspend the Rules first.

Mr. Ed Zucal stated yes.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated yes, we do.

A motion was made by Cynthia Mota, seconded by Ce-Ce Gerlach, to Suspend

The Rules and introduce and vote on Bill 22.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie

Santos, and Santo Napoli

Enactment No: 15884

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments on the

Motion.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that Mr. Hanlon sent out a number of items that

could possibly be covered in this study. She stated that she would be

interested in and will vote yes, but will be interested to see a couple of

years ago there was an LSR request before Attorney Smith. Did he ever

fulfill that? It would have the information that we were looking for. It was a

request to see if we could dissolve the Parking Authority.

Mayor Matt Tuerk stated correct. In addition to that assessment, the

administration would like to an intel assessment to understand exactly what

returning some of these services to the city of Allentown and what financial

impact that would have on the city. He stated that they are trying to present

as much information as possible to help us answer the question so that

when Council is ultimately tasks with making decisions on how to move

forward they will have all the information available. They can include that in

the scope and that's why we want to make sure Council members are part

of the group that develops the RFP for the study to be done.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach asked if the analysis also look at a contract that existed

now that needs to be updated, but hasn't been updated. She was at a

Council meeting and the Controller mentioned the agreement between the

Parking Authority and the city need to be updated.

Mr. Jeffrey Glazier stated to Ms. Gerlach there are many numbers of

contracts between the Parking Authority and the city regarding leases and

rental and responsibilities. He would think all those things can certainly be

in the purview of this study. It would be a great time to do it as well.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated to Mayor Tuerk's point, he would like a member

of Council o that committee and suggested Mr. Zucal with his background

in law enforcement and spent a number of years in the traffic unit of the

Allentown Police Department.

Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that they always welcome Mr. Zucal's financial

brain for this as well.

Mr. Ed Zucal stated that he accepts that.

A motion was made by Ed Zucal, seconded by Cynthia Mota, to add in the first

paragraph after Other Contract Services $10,000 from Council's Office Account

#000-01-0101-0001-46 and in Section One, adding Council's Office,

000-01-0101-0001-46, Other Contract Services, $10,000.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie

Santos, and Santo Napoli

Enactment No: 15884

A motion was made by Ed Zucal, seconded by Cynthia Mota, to Add Pursuant to

Section 218 and upon the affirmative vote of six of seven councilpersons, this

Ordinance will take effect immediately after final passage.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie

Santos, and Santo Napoli

Enactment No: 15884

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments.

Ms. Cynthia Mota stated that this will be a great thing. The community is

asking for this and is obviously a lot of people are having issues. A study

needs to be done. She is glad everybody voted yes. Let's see what the

study says.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks thanked Ms. Mota and asked if there were any

comments from the public.

Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that he is very happy that Council is choosing to

move forward with this tonight. He was moved by a business owner that

came to his office today unexpected and delivered a hand-written letter

asking for the administration's help in resolving the issues that they are

having in the city of Allentown, particularly around parking. That plea from

that business owner is what made him understand what we need to do this

tonight rather than extend it another couple of weeks. He stated that he

appreciates the work that the members of the Board of the Allentown

Parking Authority are doing to make improvements. He wants to make

sure that the member of the public knows that the work they are doing is not

an indictment of the work that the individual parking enforcement officers

conducting. They are doing their jobs.

Pastor Blount, Ripple, stated that as they do the study do they have

anybody from the community to do the study. He asked how will they get

the information on as to when.

Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that they welcome the participation of members of

our community. He stated that the city will be very public and will issue the

RFP in a very public way and will work to bring people together relying on

our City Council members to have the relationships in our community.

Ms. Betty Cauler thanked the Mayor for moving on the public's concerns.

It's been a long time coming.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there is anybody else.

Mr. Pas Simpson stated that how do we make sure that this does not end

up like the other RFP. This is a quick vote.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that this is moving forward.

7 -

Yes:

Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie

Santos, and Santo Napoli

Enactment No: 15884

15-5761

Bill 23 Refer to the Allentown and Lehigh Valley Planning Commissions,

and the Community and Economic Development Committee

Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Allentown by allowing

Elementary or Secondary School in an I3 zoning district if the subject lot is

immediately adjacent to or directly across the street from a residential

zoning district, and providing for a repealer clause, a severability clause,

and an effective date.

Attachments: Bill 23 Zoning Amendment

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any public comments.

Mr. Gene Berg, registered Architect from Gouck Architects, 1304 Hamilton

Street, stated that they and their clients are asking Council to introduce that

zoning amendment which would allow an elementary school or secondary

school with special exception in parts of the I-2 and I-3 industrial districts

that sits immediately adjacent to residential districts and an institutional

use. He stated that his client's building is located on S. 12th Street and it

would qualify because it is in an I-3 general industrial district across the

street from an RM density residential district and next to a daycare center.

He believes this is a good amendment to support.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks thanked Mr. Berg stating that he will be notified when

the next meeting from Community and Economic Development.

Mr. Michael Hanlon stated that just so you know, they worked well with the

Planning Department to come up with this text amendment.

Mr. Julio Guridy stated that he comes in support of this Bill as well. Casa

Guadalupe which he is president of the Board is working on developing a

Charter School and looking at that specific property that is in question.

There is no secret that we have a school district that needs a lot of support,

and we just got a new superintendent that was sworn in last week. He

thinks it is going to take a long time before they change the Charter School.

Over 20 years ago with the school district was in the process of possibly

being turned to the state to take over because the PSSA scores were

extremely low. He was part of that empowerment team at that time. He

hopes it gets a positive result and help our students.

REFERRED TO THE ALLENTOWN AND LEHIGH VALLEY PLANNING

COMMISSIONS AND THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION (Can be voted on or Referred to Committee):

NONE

NEW BUSINESS: NONE

GOOD AND WELFARE: NONE

ADJOURNED: 7:40 PM

15-5720

Council Rules