435 Hamilton Street

Allentown, Pa. 18101

Allentown

Minutes - Final

City Council

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Invocation:

6:30 PM

Council Chambers

Pledge to the Flag

Roll Call

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Present:

Cynthia Mota, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida Affa, Santo Napoli, Jeremy

Binder, and Cristian Pungo

Courtesy of the Floor

Please observe the Rules of Council when given privilege of the floor. A copy of the

Council Rules can be found on the council agenda on the website. 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. When speakers

have the privilege of the floor, personal insults, attacks, name calling or other

behavior that is inconsistent with the purpose of conducting official business will not

be tolerated.

Courtesy of the Floor is meant to provide public comments on items that are not on

the agenda. Public comment during consideration of ordinances, resolutions and

motions are limited by topic – your comments must be relevant to the subject matter

of the proposed legislation. Public comments are taken before

legislation.

council votes on

You are given the privilege of the floor to provide public comment; it is not a

question and answer session. State your position clearly and concisely for

consideration. If you speak 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 in place of everyone coming to the podium. 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.

Mr. Kyle Ropski, 528 N Berks Street, stated he is the chair of Allentown

Environmental Advisory Council. He stated that he just wants to make

everyone aware of a clean up that is going to be occurring this Saturday,

March 7th at 1:30 PM. Hosted by Healing Hands and Hopeful Hearts.

They are going to be meeting at 9th and Gordon Street at 1:30 PM just to

do a clean up around the city. He stated that more information is going to

be posted on the EAC Facebook as well you can find some more

information on Keep Allentown Beautiful page on the Allentown city

website. He also wants to thank everyone who came out to our Air Quality

event last month. They had a great turn out and a lot of good information

and will be posting a follow up with some of the results from that on our

Socials as well also. Thank you.

Mr. Santo Napoli thanked Mr. Ropski.

Mr. Michael Hanlon stated that is it. The two others are for items on the

agenda.

Mr. Santo Napoli stated ok. It sounds good. He stated regarding Contract

Approvals. We don't have any.

Contract Approvals: NONE

Minutes of Previous Meeting

15-8266 February 4, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes

System

Sponsors:

Attachments: February 4, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes

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Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida Affa, Santo Napoli, Jeremy

Binder, and Cristian Pungo

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February 18, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes

System

Sponsors:

Attachments: February 18, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes

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Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida Affa, Santo Napoli, Jeremy

Binder, and Cristian Pungo

Communications

Chasers – If you parked in the city lot next to City Hall, please see the City Clerk for a

voucher.

Mr. Santo Napoli stated that on Communications, for visitors to City

Council, we encourage you to park in the Government Deck next door and

to see our City Council for a parking voucher to pay for your parking.

Old Business: NONE

REPORTS

President Napoli: City Council will be holding two Special Meetings in April - Parking

Authority on April 8 at 6 PM and ANIZDA - on April 22nd at 6:00pm. Both meetings

will be held in Council Chambers.

Budget and Finance: Chair Pungo, Mota, Gerlach

The Committee met on February 25 the next meeting is scheduled for March 25th at

5:30 PM.

Community and Economic Development: Chair Gerlach, Binder, Napoli

The Committee has not met since the last meeting; the next meeting will be

scheduled on March 18th, at 5:15 PM.

Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Binder, Santos, Affa

The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future

meetings scheduled.

Parks and Recreation: Chair Santos, Pungo, Binder

The Committee met this evening; the next meeting is scheduled for March 18 at 6 PM

to review the EAC annual report that has been submitted and a presentation of the

city's sustainability program.

Public Safety: Chair Affa, Mota, Santos

The Committee met this evening; there are no future meetings scheduled at this

time.

Public Works: Chair Mota, Pungo, Affa

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

scheduled for March 11 at 5:30 PM to review legislation, the city's snow clearing

policies, Administration and Committee priorities, and entertain an initial discussion

on creating a volunteer program for snow shoveling for elderly folks, clean-ups and

what not.

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

Gerlach

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

scheduled tomorrow, March 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM - it will be a public workshop meeting

with members of Lehigh County administration along with their board of

Commissioners.

Controller's Report: The Controller has submitted a Bank Reconciliation Review for

the month end date: 12/31/2025.

Mr. Jeffrey Glazier stated that he has an Accounts Payable Report, a Weekly Check

Review and is for the period of 1/31 to 2/27/26 and this Report just came out today

so it is hot off the press. During this period, the number of checks and wires that

were reviewed were $487. The total dollar amount was at just shy of $8,200,000. The

number of manual checks reviewed was six for about $82,000. He stated our first

finding is during the check review, we identified one check for $729.92 that was

addressed to a different political entity then Allentown (i.e. it was not our check to

pay). He stated that they advised the department, they contacted the vendor,

confirmed the invoice was not for Allentown and the check was voided. They

recalculated another departments payment sheet and identified one payment for $80

that did not agree with our calculation. The re-calculated amount was $40 and the

check was voided and reissued in the correct amount. He stated that we know a

petty cash reimbursement weakness, he stated ideally, petty cash be replenished

very quickly. In this instance, some of the invoices were from 2024 and he is just

getting around being reimbursed in 2026. The department was advised, the best

practices to replenish petty cash within three months of the expenditure and it most

certainly within the same fiscal year is also reiterated. The department

acknowledged the advice to subscribe to do better. He stated that we don't handle

a whole lot of petty cash these days. He stated since the introduction of P Cards

maybe they can see six, seven or eight reimbursements in the course of the year and

he thinks that is pretty much a good thing. P Cards really makes things much more

efficient. There were eight invoices that had the incorrect expense account used.

The departments were advised of the issue and enter journal entry corrections.

There were 19 invoices where they deemed them to be an untimely payment or that

we need more than 60 days. The departments were advised and advised the reasons

for the time lag and moved forward from there. They had four invoices and the

documentation was not attached in Munis. The departments were advised, the

documentation was attached and the department was able to complete its review.

He stated that is my Report, sir.

Mr. Santo Napoli thanked Mayor Tuerk and the Controller, Mr. Glazier. He stated

moving along, Mayor Tuerk you had mentioned you had a Report.

Mayor: The mayor has not submitted anything.

Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that he doesn't have a written Report to submit, but he likes

to share some thoughts with you if that is ok. He stated 1, welcoming to Read

Across America Week in Allentown. He is going to start off on an incredible

positive note. Read Across America Week is always the first week in March. There

are opportunities for you as City Council people to read to Allentown School kids.

He stated that he thinks it is still an opportunity this week to go to any of the

Allentown School Districts elementary schools. It does two things, one for you it is

an incredibly life affirming moment to sit down and read to second graders who are

just like the vibrancy of the city of Allentown. It would be a great way for you to start

your day. It makes you feel incredibly good, but it is also really important for young

people. He stated when they have an opportunity to see an elected official, like a

City Councilperson because it gives something to talk about. It makes them feel

seen and that is one of the most important things we can do for young people in

Allentown in 2026 is recognize that they are there and they care about them. He

stated that he encouraged them to do that. He stated that he thinks it is still time

this week and we can connect directly with the Allentown School District. He stated

that they also take readers any much week in the year. Don't just do it during Read

Across America Week, reach out and make yourself available. The kids will deeply

appreciate hearing from their City Councilperson. He stated depending on the grade

level they have really interesting questions for you. Second graders are probably

going to ask about your favorite color, but the fifth graders will show up and want to

know what you are doing to help people in Allentown. He stated if you are ready for

a range of good questions. He wants to give a brief trip Report o the meeting on the

18th. He stated that he told them a little about initiatives that they had underway

here in the city of Allentown to make the city a better workplace. He stated that was

coming off his trip to Los Angeles for the US Conference of Mayors Leadership

meeting. He stated during that meeting he was able to do two things he wanted to

share with you. 1. He shared Children Health and Human Services for the

Conference. They advocate for federal support through cities like Allentown related

to the Children Health and Human Services. He wants to give them a sense of what

they face right now. He is not asking for political advocacy, but wants them to

understand that there are significant impacts facing the City of Allentown as a result

of likely cuts to federal funding or changes to federal funding. The two that were

significantly on his radar were the elimination of the ACA subsidies which will leave

people in Allentown and the city's across America uninsured or having to have to

make choices about whether to purchase health insurance or pay other significant

bills or essential bills. The impact that has on city's is when people go uninsured, it

hits our emergency medical services. The normal doctor's visit shows up in an

ambulance for us. It is something that they must be aware of and he urged them to

your legislators and at least let them know how important healthcare is to the

residents that we serve. The other one is of note now is related to the SNAP

benefits and the administration of SNAP. He stated that the big, beautiful bill, HR1

passed in July 2025. It will change the way that states are sharing costs related to

SNAP Benefits. It is going to push a significant burden to states. He stated that will

result in likely in the reduction in SNAP benefits being made to residents and cities

like Allentown and food as you well for anybody who is going grocery shopping, the

increase in the cost of food has a significant impact on families budget and facing

food insecurities impacts a person's ability to fully participate in the life of the city so

those are two of the issues that he will particular focused on at that leadership

meeting. They also received a Report on the Road to Housing Bill in the Senate.

The House of Representatives Housing Bill where they have two Bills that are passed

at are to go out for the creation of production of more affordable housing in a city

like Allentown. There is a reconciliation that needs to occur between clean the

House and the Senate pass. There are Bills and the city is supportive of anything

that will help us build more housing units. He stated you will know when you talk to

residents in the city. This is one of the most significant issues that we face in the

city is the creation of more affordable housing so there are positive notes that there

is progress being made. He stated that he was able to receive a Report. He stated

that another thing quickly, that trip to Los Angeles and the thing is having a

leadership role with the Conference of Mayors provides to the city of Allentown is

access. They were invited to join a workshop on AI in local government posted by

Google. He stated that he is still putting thoughts together related to that, but there

are and if you have not seen a City Council people impact on AI on the way that you

serve our residents. He stated that you likely will or already seeing it and you just

don't realize it yet. He stated that people are turning to AI in lots of different ways to

help them better understand how to operate in the city and they need to be aware of

that. He stated that he will be looking forward to working with City Council over the

next few months. He may be asking them to develop legislation on how they can

regulate ways they use AI as a city. He is asking them if nothing else to at least start

thinking about how AI will affect our residents and taking steps that they can take.

He stated final thing, he just wants to end on a note of partnerships over the past

couple of weeks. He stated that he was lucky enough to attend a roundtable hosted

by St. Luke's with Attorney General, Dave Sunday where they talked about the

impact and things that they can do to improve access to mental health and reduce

the impact on their criminal justice system. Later, he was able to attend the State of

the County Address by new County Executive Siegel. They are going to see him

tomorrow. He was happy to see Council represented at the State of the County

Address and heard some encouraging things from Executive Siegel on ways that

they can collaborate to meet the needs of our residents. He was also happy to see

and stated that this is still developing, but this is a during a meeting with President

Judge Reichley. They also had Council Representation and were able to talk about

things that they might be able to do to assist residents in the city of Allentown as

they try to navigate life. The point being that we have new faces in leadership roles

and partner organizations and they are showing up and interested in assisting the

city of Allentown. He stated that he is glad to see Council at the table for that and

looking forward to continuing those partnership opportunities alongside you so

those are the thoughts that he had and appreciates the opportunity to share and he

is happy to answer any questions.

Mr. Santo Napoli thanked Mayor Tuerk and stated that we are going to move along to

Ordinances for Final Passage.

15-8301

Controller's Report

Attachments: Bank Rec - December

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On):

15-8239

Bill 9

Amending the 2026 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Six and 55/100

($16,136.55) Dollars from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of the

State Fire Commissioner Grant to the Allentown Fire Department to

purchase 1¾” fire attack hoses and nozzle compliments.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 9 - Fire Equipment Grant Appropriation

Ordinance #16192

Mr. Santo Napoli stated that this was in Ms. Affa's committee.

Ms. Candida Affa stated that it was voted favorably.

Mr. Santo Napoli thanked Ms. Affa and asked if there were any questions

or comments from the dais on Bill 9 or from the public.

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Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida Affa, Santo Napoli, Jeremy

Binder, and Cristian Pungo

Enactment No: 16192

15-8241

Bill 11

Amending the 2026 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of Four

Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($480,000.00) from the Trexler operating

budget into the WPA Capital Project account and Trexler Monument

Capital Project account. These funds will be utilized for the repairs of the

Lehigh Parkway staircase and flagstone around the General Trexler

monument.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 11 - Trexler Allocation to WPA and Monument

Ordinance #16193

Mr. Santo Napoli stated that this will be in Ms. Santos committee.

Ms. Natalie Santos stated yes and it was forwarded favorably to the full

Council.

Mr. Santo Napoli stated ok, thank you. He asked if there were any

comments or questions from his colleagues. He asked anything from the

public on Bill 11.

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Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida Affa, Santo Napoli, Jeremy

Binder, and Cristian Pungo

Enactment No: 16193

15-8242

Bill 12

Amending the City Code Part II, General Legislation, Chapter 633, Water,

Article V, Water Service and Charges to add Section 633-53, Water and

Sewer Rebate – by creating a sliding schedule of water and sewer

rebates.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 12 - Water and Sewer Rebate

Ordinance #16194

Mr. Santo Napoli stated ok and this was in Mr. Pungo's committee.

Mr. Cristian Pungo stated that this was introduced and forwarded favorably

to Council.

Mr. Santo Napoli thanked Mr. Pungo. He asked if there were any

questions or comments from the dais on Bill 12. He asked if there were

any questions or comments from the public. Thank you.

Mr. Jeremy Binder stated just real quick and to jump on there was a Plan to

move the Rebates Section

Mr. Cristian Pungo stated if you don't mind he wants to make a comment.

His comment will be for anybody in the room. He encouraged the public to

use the city's rebate program. This is another thing that you can take

advantage of to get some assistance in these times of high fees and

expenses. He stated so please try to check out our rebates. Thank you.

Mr. Jeremy Binder stated just real quick and to jump on that stating that he

thinks there was a Plan to move the Rebate Section on the Page to be of

more prominence.

Mr. Santo Napoli stated that was discussed at the committee meeting and

Mr. Zumas and the administration mentioned looking into moving into more

of a rebate program that was front and center so the residents can access

it a little better.

Mayor Matt Tuerk asked about the webpage or the website stating we can

make that in the front and stated that there is a (inaudible) make a new

feature.

Mr. Santo Napoli stated thank you for discussing, but it was mentioning it

again. He stated to call the vote on Bill 12.

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Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida Affa, Santo Napoli, Jeremy

Binder, and Cristian Pungo

Enactment No: 16194

CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Santo Napoli stated that they are currently going to move to the

Consent Agenda and currently have two on here, R30 and R31.

Mr. Santo Napoli asked if there were any questions or comments from the

dais or from the public on these two appointments.

Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that he will offer that these are reappointments' to

the existing Planning Commission members. Christian Brown is the chair

of the Allentown City Planning Commission. There is still an opportunity

and stated that he makes the pitch every time. He stated that if you know

particularly a land use attorney, this is one of the major deficiencies of our

Planning Commission right now. He stated we have engineers, architects,

planners with one deficiency is that we do not have anybody with legal

experience in land development who is sitting on the Planning

Commission. It is a great to have. He stated that we are ok without it.

They will have the law office advising and if you do know if there is

somebody out there who is interested in serving, please you can go to

city's webpage to be appointed.

Mr. Santo Napoli stated ok. Thank you. He stated that we are going to call

a vote on these Consent Agendas on R30 ad R31.

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Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida Affa, Santo Napoli, Jeremy

Binder, and Cristian Pungo

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R30

Jeff Glazier, Planning Commission, 3/5/2030

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R30 Jeff Glazier (Planning Commission)

Memo from Mayor Matt Tuerk regarding Jeff Glazier - Planning

Commission

Resolution #31229

Enactment No: 31229

15-8291

R31

Christian Brown, Planning Commission, 3/5/2030

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R31 Christian Brown (Planning Commission)

Memo from Mayor Matt Tuerk regarding Christian Brown - Planning

Commission

Resolution #31230

Enactment No: 31230

RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On):

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R32

Sherri Brokopp Binder, Allentown Housing Authority, 3/5/2031

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R32 Sherri Brokopp Binder (Allentown Housing Authority)

Memo from Mayor Matt Tuerk regarding Sherri Brokopp Binder -

Allentown Housing Authority

Sherri Brokopp Binder - Resume

Resolution #31231

Mr. Santo Napoli asked if there were any questions or comments from his

colleagues.

Mr. Jeremy Binder stated that though he has no financial conflict of interest

with this, it would be inappropriate for him to vote on it given the fact that he

is related to the appointee so he stated that he will be recusing himself.

Mr. Santo Napoli stated ok, thank you.

Mr. Michael Hanlon stated and you have a person who would like to speak,

Ms. Betty Cauler.

Mr. Santo Napoli stated ok. He stated to Ms. Cauler good evening and

asked for the full name for the record.

Ms. Betty Cauler stated I'm sorry.

Mr. Santo Napoli stated full name for the record, please.

Ms. Betty Estelle Cauler, 2212 W Tilghman Street - Allentown, PA 18104,

stated that she is speaking on this because appointing an Allentown City

Council member's spouse to a Housing Board likely presents a conflict of

interest or an appearance of impropriety under Pennsylvania's Ethics Act

as it involves a familiar relationship and potential contract or policy

decisions. Also, the Allentown Code of Ethics dictates that no official shall

participate in decisions affecting themselves or an associate which could

include a spouse's appointed position. Even if there are no direct financial

gain is immediate, the situation creates an appearance of a conflict which

violates the ethical standards for public trust. Since Council Binder was

stumping with the mayor before last year's election, this appears to be quid

pro quo. She stated as such she would ask them all to vote no on this

appointment to avoid the appearance of impropriety and to maintain the

integrity of the pubic trust. Thank you.

Mr. Santo Napoli stated ok. He asked if there were any other questions or

comments from the public on R32.

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Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida Affa, Santo Napoli, and

Cristian Pungo

1 - Jeremy Binder

Recused:

Enactment No: 31231

15-8222

R33

A RESOLUTION OF CITY OF ALLENTOWN, COUNTY OF LEHIGH,

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING THE

INTERMUNICIPAL TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE NUMBER R-21060

TO THE FELIX RESTAURANT LLC, 395 S. CEDAR CREST

BOULEVARD, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R33 Liquor License Transfer The Felix Restaurant LLC.doc

SHOPS AT CEDAR POINT MAILING LIST

The Felix Restaurant LLC, 395 S Cedar Crest Boulevard

Intermunicipal Liquor License Transfer Posting I

The Felix Restaurant LLC, 395 S Cedar Crest Boulevard

Intermunicipal Liquor License Transfer Posting II

The Felix Restaurant LLC, 395 S Cedar Crest Boulevard

Intermunicipal Liquor License Transfer Posting III

Legal Ad

Resolution #31232

Mr. Santo Napoli stated that this was a subject of a Public Hearing early

this evening. He asked if there were any questions or comments from his

colleagues. He asked if there were any questions or comments from the

public on R33.

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Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida Affa, Santo Napoli, Jeremy

Binder, and Cristian Pungo

Enactment No: 31232

15-8280

R34

Approves the submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and

Evaluation Report to HUD.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R34 Resolution - HUD CAPER

Resolution #31233

Mr. Santo Napoli asked if there were any comments or questions from the

dais or from the public on R34.

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Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida Affa, Santo Napoli, Jeremy

Binder, and Cristian Pungo

Enactment No: 31233

15-8269

R35

Allowing the city to allocate CHDO funds from the federal 2021 HOME

grant to Community Action of the Lehigh Valley to offset the costs incurred

for the project located at 136 S 8th Street.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments:

R35 Allowing the city to allocate CHDO funds from the federal 2021

HOME grant to Community Action of the Lehigh Valley (costs

incurred for the project located at 136 S 8th Street)

CHDO Funds HUD CACLV transfer $144723.75-e-signed

Resolution #31234

Mr. Santo Napoli stated ok and asked if there were any questions or

comments from the dais. He asked if there were any questions or

comments from the public on R35.

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Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida Affa, Santo Napoli, Jeremy

Binder, and Cristian Pungo

Enactment No: 31234

15-8293

R36

Approves the following transfers:

$144,723.75 DCED Transfer – Allowing the city to allocate CHDO funds

from the federal 2021 HOME grant to Community Action of the Lehigh

Valley to offset the costs incurred for the project located at 136 S 8th

Street.

$22,786.79 DCED Transfer – The positions of 144-003 Senior Planner

and 525-002 Planner were created on 11/06/2024 by Ordinance #16060

and were not part of the original 2025 position budget model.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments:

R36 Allowing the city to allocate CHDO funds from the federal 2021

HOME grant to Community Action of the Lehigh Valley (costs

incurred for the project located at 136 S 8th Street)

CHDO Funds HUD CACLV transfer $144723.75-e-signed

2025 FY Transfer PZ Grant Fund staffing $22786.79

Resolution #31235

Mr. Santo Napoli stated ok and asked if there were any questions or

comments from the dais or from the public on R36.

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Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Natalie Santos, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Candida Affa, Santo Napoli, Jeremy

Binder, and Cristian Pungo

Enactment No: 31235

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (To be referred to Committee with public

comment prior to referral)

15-8281

Bill 13

Amending the 2026 Grant Fund to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250,000.00) from the PA

DCED Local Share Account Grant. These funds are a pass-through grant

that will support the Resurrected Community Development Corporation.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 13- RCDC LSA Appropriation

Mr. Santo Napoli asked if there were any questions from the public on Bill

13.

REFERRED TO COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE

15-8282

Bill 14

Amending the 2026 Grant Fund to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) from the

PA DCED Local Share Account Grant. These funds are a pass-through

grant that will support the Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 14- JCC LSA Appropriation

Mr. Santo Napoli stated ok and asked if there were any questions or

comments from the public.

REFERRED TO COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE

15-8283

Bill 15

Amending the 2026 Grant Fund to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of Two Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred

Seventy-Eight Dollars ($296,878.00) from the PA DCED Local Share

Account Grant. These funds are a pass-through grant that will support the

Museum of Indian Culture.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 15 - Indian Culture Museum LSA Appropriation

Mr. Santo Napoli asked if there were any questions or comments from the

public.

REFERRED TO COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE

15-8284

Bill 16

Amending the 2026 Grants Fund to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) from the State Office

of the Budget, Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RAC-P).

These funds are a pass-through grant that will support The Baum School of

Art.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 16 - Baum School RACP Appropriation

Mr. Santo Napoli asked if there were any questions or comments from the

public.

REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE

15-8285

Bill 17

Amending the 2026 Grant Fund to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of Seven Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($775,000.00) from

the PA DCED Local Share Account Grant. These funds are a pass-through

grant that will support the Allentown Art Museum.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 17- Art Museum LSA Appropriation

Mr. Santo Napoli asked if there were any questions or comments from the

public. He stated that this will also be referred to Ms. Gerlach's committee.

REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE

15-8286

Bill 18

Amending the 2026 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of

Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000.00) from a completed Capital

account for the redesign of traffic signal upgrades at 17th and Linden St,

17th and Turner St, 17th and Chew St, and 17th and Walnut Street

intersections. This project was mostly funded through the Multimodal

Transportation Fund Grant (MTF-DCED). This will transfer the unused

funds from a completed capital project to the correct account for these

services.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 18 - 17th Street Redesign Transfer

Mr. Santo Napoli stated ok and asked if there any comments or questions

from the public.

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

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Bill 19

Amending the 2026 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of Forty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars

and Thirty-Nine Cents. ($45,295.39). This was the result of payment in lieu

of tree plantings from Allentown School District, QR III LLC, 309 E Hamilton

ST LLC, The Waterfront Development Corp, North Sixth St Properties OP

LP, Executive Education Charter School, and East Penn Properties LP.

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

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 19 - Shade Tree Revitalization Appropriation

Mr. Santo Napoli stated ok and asked if there were any questions or

comments from the public.

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.

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Bill 20 - Refer to CED Committee; and Allentown and Lehigh Valley

Planning Commissions

Amending Part II General Legislation, Chapter 660 Zoning, Article 5 Uses,

Table 660-4 Use Table and Section 660-38 Manufacturing & Industry

Group, adding the use category Data Center Use; and Article 14

Measurements & Definitions, Section 660-135 Terms Beginning with “D”

and Section 660-149 Terms Beginning with “R”, adding the definition of

Data Center, Data Center Accessory Use, and Renewable Energy.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 20 - Zoning Data Center Use

Exhibit A - Zoning Ordinance - Data Center Use

Mr. Santo Napoli stated ok, thank you and asked if there are any questions

or comments from the public. He stated that this will be referred to Ms.

Gerlach's committee.

REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE ALONG WITH THE ALLENTOWN AND LEHIGH VALLEY

PLANNING COMMISSIONS

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Bill 21 Refer to Special Committee

An Ordinance Relating to city responses to people who are homeless living

outdoors and setting standards and procedures for remedying unsafe

conditions and protecting the rights and property of homeless individuals

living on public property.

Attachments: Bill 21 Encampment Closure .docx (2)

Mr. Santo Napoli asked if there were any questions or comments from the

public.

Mr. Michael Hanlon stated you have Mary Tomlinson.

Ms. Mary Tomlinson, 373 Liberty Street, stated very close to the Jordan

Creek where a massive eviction of people from their homes and it

happened last year. She stated that she supports Bill 21 in an effort to

structure future evictions adequately. She stated that Riley from the

Conference of Churches and Christina from the Homeless Commission

reported to y'all a few weeks ago about the eviction that happened and how

traumatic it was for folks and it was difficult for our whole community in fact.

The surrounding communities have established protocols including lots of

collaborations and intensive support for the unhoused who needed to be

evicted, but compassionate protocols that is required by our city is needed.

Warming stations will be closing and the encampments will be growing.

She stated that she hopes they all take into consideration this need in our

city. Thank you.

Mr. Santo Napoli stated thank you. He asked if it is anymore public

comment.

REFERRED TO A SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE FULL

COUNCIL

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Bill 22

Amending the 2026 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 and EMS Department for the purchase

of equipment.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 22 - EMS OSFC Grant Allocation

Mr. Santo Napoli asked if there were any questions or comments from the

public.

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

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

NEW BUSINESS: NONE

GOOD AND WELFARE

Mr. Santo Napoli stated again, he is going to mention tomorrow evening at

6:00 PM, the Lehigh County and City Council will be meeting in these

Chambers for a workshop collaborating on future initiatives. He stated

thank you very much.

ADJOURNED: 7:03 PM

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Reference Materials:

Council Rules

Procurement Code

Ethics Code

Attachments: Procurement Code

Ethics Code

Rules