435 Hamilton Street  
Allentown, Pa. 18101  
Allentown  
Minutes - Final  
City Council  
Wednesday, May 3, 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  
Mr. Alan Jennings, 2128 Pennsylvania Street, talked about why Allentown  
City Council should be bold and invest in its housing stock.  
Contract Approvals  
15-5849  
R83  
Authorization for Contract with McMahon Associates, a Bowman  
Company, in the amount of $219,800 for improvements at seven existing  
signalized intersections and one new flashing warning device or traffic  
signal along Hanover Avenue to provide connection to the existing  
Downtown Traffic Signal System. This project is a part of a DCED  
Multimodal Transpiration Fund (MTF) grant. This was competitively bid,  
with multiple bidders; contract is for three years and upon written  
agreement, may be extended for up to an additional two (2) one (1) year  
periods.  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: R83 - McMahon Associates  
Resolution #30634  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from  
his colleagues.  
Ms. Sarrah McNeill stated that this was done as RFP2022 - 38 and  
advertised on December 13, 2022. On January 13, 2023 the public  
opening was held and the city received three proposals. The evaluation  
committee held both technical and cost evaluations. The proposals were  
evaluated based on the ability to meet the RFP requirements. After all the  
evaluations were conducted, the committee decided not to conduct  
interviews. The committee made the recommendation based on the firms  
qualifications and overall score. The committee is recommending an  
award to McMahon. The city has successfully done business with this  
vendor before.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks thanked Ms. McNeil and asked if there were any  
questions.  
Mr. Ed Zucal stated to make sure they get it done on-time so there is no  
need to extend the contract.  
Ms. Candida Affa stated that this is really necessary. For many years, it  
has been known to the Police Department that this is one of the most  
dangerous street. Any improvement that you do on Hanover Avenue. She  
has gotten calls from constituents.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any other comments from the dais  
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: 30634  
15-5851  
R84  
Authorization for Contract price increase of 10% or more for an existing  
Contract over $40,000.00, that was previously Bid and Awarded under City  
Policies, with A B E Doors & Windows, Inc. in the amount of $18,878.00,  
due to an unforeseen accident where one of our vehicles ran into a door at  
Hibernia Fire Station, therefore, this will be paid for by Risk. This was  
previously bid for time and materials contract for on-call, on-site Overhead  
Door replacement, repair, inspection and maintenance, at various City  
owned and/or operated facilities. The resulting agreement shall include all  
labor, equipment, licensing, materials, tools, travel and all other items  
necessary to complete orders on an “as needed” basis. Services will  
include but not limited to emergency repairs, preventative maintenance,  
general repairs, and repairs to springs and tracks, as well as door  
replacements when necessary.  
Attachments: R84 - A B E - Contract Increase  
Resolution #30635  
Ms. Sarrah McNeil stated that this was just due to an unforeseen accident  
as one of the city's vehicle hit the Fire Station door. That is why they are  
putting the $18,878 before Council.  
Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that when they did the 2023 Budget, they  
budgeted based on the expected repairs and maintenance. At that time,  
they communicated to Council that extraordinary expenses such as  
somebody running into a overhead door, they would have to come to  
Council and ask for permission to incur those expenses.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks thanked Council and 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: 30635  
15-5850  
R85  
Authorization for Contract price increase of 10% or more for an existing  
Contract over $40,000.00, that was previously Bid and Awarded under City  
Policies, with Edwards Business Systems in the amount of $28,657.76 for  
the yearly auto renewal. This was previously bid for Maintenance services  
for the City printers.  
Attachments: R85 - Edwards - Contract Increase  
Resolution #30636  
Ms. Sarrah McNeil stated that this $28,657.76 is for a yearly maintenance  
service for the city's printers. It is for the auto renewals with the 10% CPI  
increase each year.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks thanked Ms. McNeil and 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: 30636  
15-5852  
R86  
Authorization for Contract with Buckman’s, Inc. for pool chemicals for an  
estimated sum of $35,000.00. This was competitively bid, one (1) bid was  
received.  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: R86 - Buckman's  
Resolution #30637  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that this one is quite obvious and 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: 30637  
Minutes of Previous Meeting  
15-5855 April 5, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes  
Attachments: April 5, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes  
7 -  
Yes:  
Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie  
Santos, and Santo Napoli  
15-5853  
April 19, 2023 Public Hearing Meeting Minutes (Bill 1 - Entertainment  
Venue Signs)  
Attachments:  
April 19, 2023 Public Hearing Meeting Minutes (Bill 1 - Entertainment  
Venue Signs)  
7 -  
Yes:  
Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie  
Santos, and Santo Napoli  
15-5860  
April 19, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes  
Attachments: April 19, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes  
7 -  
Yes:  
Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie  
Santos, and Santo Napoli  
Communications  
Mr. Santo Napoli stated that at the last Parking Authority board meeting,  
one of the issues that they discussed was working with residents who  
attend City Council meetings. He is pleased to announce that the Parking  
Authority is providing free parking for folks coming to City Council meetings  
starting tonight. That works in the government deck next door. To be clear,  
it does not work at any other decks downtown. Please if you are coming to  
City Council, and park in the government deck you will receive a receipt for  
when you arrive, bring the receipt to our Clerk, Mr. Hanlon and he will give  
you a sticker which you will put in the back of the receipt and that will open  
up the gate when you leave. There is one hiccup, you have to be out by  
midnight.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that a few weeks ago, the City Council issued a  
Proclamation commemorating Harold Boyer. He was the first Black Police  
Officer in the city of Allentown. The are currently looking into dedicating a  
city asset in his honor at Valania Park.  
Old Business: NONE  
REPORTS  
COMMITTEE REPORTS  
Special Committee: A Special Committee will be set up to deal with Bill 47 the  
initiative – probably June 7th, prior to the council meeting.  
Budget and Finance: Chair Napoli, Hendricks, Gerlach  
The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next meeting is  
scheduled for May 10th at 5:30 PM.  
Community and Economic Development: Chair Mota, Napoli, Affa  
The committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next meeting is  
scheduled for May 10th at 6:15 PM.  
Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Santos, Zucal, Napoli  
The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future  
meetings scheduled.  
Parks and Recreation: Chair Gerlach, Affa, Mota  
The Committee met this evening; there are no future meetings scheduled.  
Public Safety: Chair Affa, Hendricks, Zucal  
The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; a future meeting is not  
scheduled.  
Public Works: Chair Zucal, Santos, Hendricks  
The Committee met last week and forwarded items on this evening’s agenda; there  
are no future meetings scheduled.  
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 stated that it was a busy month. He commended the First  
Responders that do a fantastic job keeping our community safe. There was an  
arrest in the homicide of March 23rd. The suspect was arrested. There was a  
homicide that occurred on the 1100 Block of Maple Street. He is please report that in  
order to address the recruiting challenge for the Police Department, the Police  
Department has launched a website called Join AllentownPD.com which has already  
resulted in 325 applications. He wants to make sure that Council has the Police  
Commendation Ceremony for May 17 at Cedar Crest College. He reported a statistic  
related to Calls for Service for the Allentown Police Department for domestic  
disturbances. They saw approximately 274 Calls for Service for domestic  
disturbances, 264 of which were resolved without incident. The Police Officers  
responded as needed to a potentially dangerous situation and were able to  
de-escalate the situation and conclude the visit with no arrest with no further  
consequence. The Allentown Fire Academy is set to open this month. It is a long  
time coming and had setbacks furniture delivery and electrical work. The EMS team  
is fully staffed. Call volumes are higher than ever and projected to exceed our 2022  
volume. On behalf of CED and Public Works, Intergov is launched in the city of  
Allentown. It allows our residents, taxpayers, and stakeholders to pay their bills with  
the use of a credit card. One was executed by PAL in Jordan Park with 180 kids.  
The city was visited by The Syrian Orthodox Church prior to the Orthodox Easter a  
significant visit to the city of Allentown and we welcomed his presence here. Easter  
egg hunts were held across the city. Held the first annual Allentown Film Festival at  
the Civic Théâtre and Symphony Hall. They welcomed White House Advisory  
Member, Ruth Santiago to talk about Environmental Justice and Promised  
Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley. The celebration of Earth Day in the Arts Park.  
They celebrate with Muhlenberg College a celebration of Fahy Commons for Public  
Engagement and Innovation. Looking Forward to Movies in the Park on May 19th.  
He stated that he hoped they come out for the Teams and the PAL Softball  
tournament. As the city looks forward to Memorial Day, they will spending all month  
getting ready for the parks opening. They have a need to hire summer playground  
help. They have about 20 vacancies. He brought to Council's attention, Inside  
Allentown.  
Mr. Santo Napoli stated that he might have missed it. Are the domestic calls  
year-to-date or the last month.  
Mayor Matt Tuerk stated this month. In one month they have 274 calls which are  
some of the most dangerous calls and are grateful to our police for being able to  
enter the situations and resolve them without incident.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated kudos to the police. He happened to be at the Academy  
today and spoke to one of the young officers and he mentioned how you have been  
very proactive in moving forward with recruitment. He stated that the Mayor's plan  
is working well and he commended him for that.  
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On):  
15-5830  
Bill 32  
Amending the General Fund – Department of Public Works Budget to  
change the title of one (1) Chief Maintenance Supervisor (13N) to Traffic  
Control Specialist (13N). The step/pay grade will not be affected by this  
change.  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Bill 32 - Traffic Control Specialist Title Change  
Ordinance #15899  
Mr. Mark Shahda stated that this position is a title change. It is a more  
accurate reflection of the responsibility will be.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated at no cost. He asked if there were any  
questions or comments from his colleagues or the public.  
Mr. Ed Zucal stated that this was in front of Public Works and was sent  
favorably.  
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  
Enactment No: 15899  
15-5831  
Bill 33  
Amending the 2023 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of One  
Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Four Hundred and Seventy-One  
($182,471.00) Dollars from the unappropriated balance to the  
School/Pedestrian Safety Improvements capital account. These funds were  
awarded as a TASA grant to install a new school zone flasher and a  
rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) at 4th Street and Martin Luther  
King, Jr. Dr.  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Bill 33 TASA Grant Funds Transfer  
Ordinance #15900  
Mr. Ed Zucal stated that it was sent favorably, 3 - 0.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from  
his colleagues or the public.  
A motion was made by Candida Affa, seconded by Daryl Hendricks, that this Bill  
be approved.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie  
Santos, and Santo Napoli  
Enactment No: 15900  
15-5832  
Bill 34  
Amending the 2023 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental  
appropriation of Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00) Dollars from WIP  
Allentown Redevelopment LLC. The funds will be deposited into an escrow  
account for payment of invoices from Norfolk Southern for their fees and  
costs relative to their review of the proposed design and construction of the  
pedestrian crossing.  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Bill 34 Pedestrian Railroad Crossing Appropriation  
Ordinance #15901  
Mr. Ed Zucal stated that it was sent favorably, 3 - 0.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were 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: 15901  
15-5833  
Bill 35  
Amending the 2023 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of Eight  
Hundred Thirty Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty ($830,750.00) Dollars  
from the unappropriated balance to the Traffic Signal Modernization capital  
account. These funds were awarded as a MTF-PennDOT grant to install a  
traffic adaptive system on 15th Street from Tilghman Street to Highland  
Street and to install a new school flasher at Trexler Middle School.  
Attachments: Bill 35 - MTF-PennDOT Grant Funds Transfer  
Ordinance #15902  
Mr. Ed Zucal stated that it was sent favorably, 3 - 0.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments or questions 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: 15902  
15-5834  
Bill 36  
Amending the 2023 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of One  
Million One Hundred and Fifty Thousand ($1,150,000.00) Dollars from the  
unappropriated balance to the Hanover Ave Traffic Signal Improvements  
capital account. These funds were awarded as a MTF-DCED grant to  
install a traffic adaptive system on Hanover Avenue from Albert Street to  
Wahneta Street. This grant also includes installing a new Rectangular  
Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at Hanover Avenue and Linden Street.  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Bill 36 - MTF-DCED Grant Funds Transfer  
Ordinance #15903  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks thanked Mr. Hanlon and stated that this was in your  
committee, Mr. Zucal.  
Mr. Ed Zucal stated that this was sent favorably, 3 - 0.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were 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: 15903  
15-5835  
Bill 37  
Amending the 2023 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of  
Fifty-Four Thousand ($54,000.00) Dollars from the Street Lighting Upgrade  
(2008) capital accounts to a newly created capital account to cover the  
match funds needed for a grant. The match funds will cover the purchase of  
upgraded lighting for this project.  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Bill 37 - MLK Lighting Grant Match Transfer  
Ordinance #15904  
Mr. Ed Zucal stated that this was also sent favorably, 3 - 0.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were 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: 15904  
15-5836  
Bill 38  
Amending the 2023 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of One  
Million Three Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Five Hundred and Sixty  
($1,378,560.00) Dollars from the unappropriated balance to the American  
Parkway Traffic Signal Improve capital account. These funds were  
awarded as a Green-Light-Go (GLG) grant to install a traffic adaptive  
system on American Parkway/Basin Street from Susquehanna Street to  
Airport Road.  
Attachments: Bill 38 - GLG Grant Funds Transfer  
Ordinance #15905  
Mr. Ed Zucal stated that this was also sent favorably, 3 - 0.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from  
his colleagues or the public. This is a lot of projects which will make  
traveling through the city of Allentown much better going forward. This will  
be a big plus for the transporting public and the Police Department. Most  
of it is grant funded. That is a big plus too. You can expect to see more  
investments coming from various different sources from the Safety and  
Transportation Network.  
Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that they are working through the acceptance of  
the $312,000 grant from the US Department of Transportation for safe  
roads and streets for all.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie  
Santos, and Santo Napoli  
Enactment No: 15905  
15-5801  
Bill 30  
Forwarded with the recommendation to remove the provision that  
allows parking in alleys.  
Amending the Chapter 615, Vehicles and Code, of the City of Allentown  
Code by increasing the distance a car can be parked from a curb from 6 to  
9 inches, allow council by resolution to provide an exemption to parking In  
front of a private driveway or alongside any street or highway excavation or  
obstruction, or opposite the same under certain conditions, allowing  
parking in alleys that are less than 20 feet wide provided there is a 12 foot  
passage and the car is not parked on the sidewalk, allowing impounded  
vehicles to be released if the owner is in compliance with a payment plan  
and re-moving all imprisonment penalties.  
Affa, Gerlach, Hendricks, Napoli, Mota and Mr. Zucal  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Bill 30 Parking Bill  
Council Proposals APA  
APA Response to Council Sidewalk-Alley Issues  
Allentown Parking Authority Legislative and Policy Recommendations  
Councilor Suggestions/Questions  
Letter to Honorable City Counsel of Allentown - 3.22.23  
Allentown Parking Authority Code  
An Ordinance  
Ordinance #15898  
Mayor Matt Tuerk asked if Council can Suspend the Agenda, Dr. Marcelo  
Gareca has arrived.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that Council can suspend the Agenda to  
present a Proclamation to the esteemed Doctor.  
Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that Dr. Gareca has been the city's medical  
advisor for 23 years. He has stood by the city in thick and thin, including  
COVID where he could not be by our sides at the clinic because he was at  
the hospital treating patients on ventilators and saving lives. It is a  
tremendous loss to the city and a tremendous advantage to whoever gets  
him. Thank you for honoring him tonight.  
Council presented Dr. Marcelo Gareca with the Proclamation.  
Dr. Marcelo Gareca thanked the Mayor and Council. It is uncalled for,  
undeserved, and much honored. It has been an absolute pleasure. He  
always believe in public health and hopes the city continues to support  
public health. It is a cornerstone for so many things as the most recent  
outbreak has proven that. He doesn't think many cities has the luxury of the  
Health Bureau that the city has in the quality of the people and the work that  
they do and actually they deserve a much bigger diploma than this. He  
stated that in French, you don't say goodbye. You say I will see you later.  
He thanked the Mayor and Council and stated that he will see them later.  
Mr. Ed Zucal joked to Dr. Marcelo Gareca if he wants to come back, he has  
to learn Arabic, at least.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach asked for a Point of Clarification. Remove the entire  
section and going back to the Parking. The Motion on the floor is to deal  
with people parked in front of their alley.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that on a street that is less than 20 foot wide.  
Mr. Michael Hanlon stated that basically, the Bill was forwarded last time by  
a 7 - 0 vote and taking this out. You are now at the Council meeting where  
you have to do it again.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach asked if the administration come up with any kind of  
preliminary estimate on how long it would take or what it would look like to  
do more of a spot by spot situation instead of making it citywide.  
Mayor Matt Tuerk asked Mr. Shahda to answer that.  
Mr. Mark Shahda stated to Ms. Gerlach to answer your question, they did  
look into the request and checked in with the IT team. Unfortunately, they  
did not have enough time to present the information for you tonight. Given  
additional time is something that they can accomplish.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any other comments from his  
colleagues.  
Mr. Ed Zucal stated that he has a question about the Bill, but that will be  
after the Motion is done.  
Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that he consulted with Mr. Shahda from Ms.  
Gerlach's interest. They would probably need six weeks to complete that  
work in a way that would allow Council to make an informed decision. As  
you know, there is 440 miles of streets in the city of Allentown. Doing an  
assessment in our GIS system would require time to get information. You  
would probably get something close to an estimate for a short amount of  
time. He feels uncomfortable to provide Council with anything less than a  
complete.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that if this Motion passes, than that Section will  
be taken out, we will vote on the rest of the Bill as written and potentially in  
the future that Section could be brought back as a separate piece of  
legislation based on the results of Public Works.  
Mr. Michael Hanlon stated that it would be brought back as a Traffic Control  
Amendment to certain alleys.  
Ms. Cynthia Mota stated that is fair enough.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any other comments or questions  
to my colleagues or the public.  
Ms. Candida Affa asked if this 20 foot Rule is the law now if someone is  
parking in the alley. If this is rectified, they will get a ticket.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that they can be tickets. He asked if anyone  
from the public had a comment.  
Ms. Betty Cauler stated that without meaning to sound redundant, there are  
no alley ordinances. The ordinances blocking a garage entrance. She  
read the blocking a garage entrance section. That is the original  
ordinance, this stuff is added to the ordinance. People on social media  
believe it is going to open up all the alleys in the city which is bs. The  
Parking Authority is just trying to give them some relief from this ordinance  
and she does not know why it is so difficult for Council to understand.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated she does not know if everyone knows what an  
amendment is. That may not be universal language.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that any comments you may have to the Motion  
made to keep the law as is for parking in streets. That is one part in the  
entire bill.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated if you want to talk about if you may want to park  
in front of your garage if you have an alley. That is what they are talking  
about now, alleys. If you want to talk about parking in general, that is about  
to come up in a couple of seconds.  
Ms. April Riddick stated that her mom has lived in her neighborhood for 20  
years. They never got tickets. On that whole block it is house owners.  
People are there for 20 years, 30 years and 40 years. In that particular  
week, everybody got a ticket. There is no sidewalk back there and  
different definition to why they got a ticket. If you are going to do this,  
please take time to notify the residents properly so they are prepared and  
not slammed with tickets and living off of limited income.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that moving on to the remainder of the Bill. This  
will maintain all the other items in that Bill. He asked Mr. Hanlon to read it  
again so that everyone knows those items.  
Mr. Michael Hanlon explained the Bill. He stated that the only thing Council  
removed from that long Bill was that Section on parking by garages. Mr.  
Daryl Hendricks thanked Mr. Hanlon and asked if there were any  
comments. If they are on a payment plan and did not pick up their vehicle  
from the tow impound lot and have not completed the payment plan, he  
sees an issue with the amount compounding.  
Mr. Ed Zucal stated that they spoke about this briefly yesterday. He stated  
that he thinks this could be an issue. If someone got their car towed for  
multiple tickets, the plan now is once they are on a payment plan, they can  
get their car released at the time they get their vehicle out. The daily fee of  
keeping the car there will continue to go up.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that the Parking Authority can't dictate what A1  
Towing does.  
Mr. Ed Zucal stated that he agrees. It puts the citizens at a loss.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that it is certainly something they can look at.  
Mr. Santo Napoli stated that it is something that they can discuss at the  
next board meeting to see if they can remedy that. It is a valid point that  
they can learn and come up with a solution.  
Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that most of his thoughts about the Parking  
Authority has been about the discretion by employees of the Parking  
Authority. The impound fees could be from $60 to $80 per day.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that they are discussions they have had at the  
board.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that imprisonment has been removed. It came  
up a while ago. It has been discussed for a while. It is great to see that the  
Parking Authority is saying what was said a year ago.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that the Parking Authority was looking to have  
some legislation passed statewide through Harrisburg.  
Mr. Santo Napoli stated that there were also some internal policy changes  
that is not part of the Bill. Inspections are one of the most written violations  
in the city. The Board now mandates that the Parking Authority give a  
one-month grace period. If you do not get the car inspected and June  
comes around if you do get a violation there is a 15 day grace period to  
allow you time to get the car inspected, service it, and get it taken care of.  
Registration, unfortunately there is no control to stop that violation. The  
board came up with a solution. If you do get a violation and register your  
vehicle with PennDot within 10 days and provide proof to the Parking  
Authority, that ticket will be rescinded. Double Parking is one of the  
biggest problems that they received feedback wise that folks were getting  
double parking tickets without knowing they got double parking tickets.  
The board mandated that they purchase sirens or horns. Now, when they  
pull behind someone that is double parked, they do the horn which is a  
chirping sound. They have to wait 90 seconds. He talked about the  
confusion about sidewalks and agreeing as a board and having them use  
discretion going forward. The Board did mandate that they implement an  
internal appeal process.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from  
the public.  
Ms. Betty Cauler stated that she did some measuring of Leh Street. It is  
not 20 foot wide and there is parking on both sides of the street. She  
spoke of the information in red.  
Mr. Ed Zucal stated that on the initial information there was a lot in red.  
Ms. Linda Vega, 314 N. Front Street, stated that she was here a couple of  
weeks ago to add additional parking spaces.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that what you are speaking to now, has to be  
the Bill that they are on.  
Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that she tried to speak under Courtesy of the  
Floor. He asked for Council to allow Ms. Vega to speak.  
A motion was made by Candida Affa, seconded by Daryl Hendricks, that this Bill  
be amended to DELETE SECTION § 615-48 BLOCKING GARAGE ENTRANCE THAT  
READS FOR STREETS WITH WIDTHS LESS THAN 20 FEET, EXCEPT FOR STREETS  
CONTROLLED BY PARKING SIGNS, A VEHICLE MAY PARK ON A PORTION OF THE  
STREET AS LONG AS THERE REMAINS A 12 FOOT PASSAGE WAY FOR  
VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AND THE VEHICLE IS NOT ON A SIDEWALK WITH A  
CONTINUOUS RUN OF CONCRETE, MACADAM OR OTHER IMPERVIOUS SURFACE  
FROM STREET TO STREET, WHICH BIND THE STREET UPON WHICH THE VEHICLE  
IS PARKED.  
5 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Santo Napoli  
2 - Ce-Ce Gerlach, and Natalie Santos  
Yes:  
No:  
Enactment No: 15898  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that he is fine with that.  
Ms. Linda Vega stated she was here a couple of weeks ago and did not  
get an answer for adding additional parking on her street. She has photos  
and asked if someone could reach out to her. Who is responsible for  
Street signage and parking ordinances? She wants a no parking sign  
moved from here to there. One of the proposed parking spaces that she is  
hoping for will probably prevent these per week. (held up tickets) The last  
time she was here, the Allentown Parking Authority representative stated  
that they were going to cease that.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that ordinances, Council would be responsible  
for and signage would be the Streets Department.  
Mr. Ed Zucal stated to get in contact with Mr. Hanlon and get in contact with  
Mr. Shahda.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that he did that for somebody that made a  
request for a loading zone. Mr. Shahda had it done the next day. They will  
get back to her.  
Mr. Santo Napoli stated that the board also mandated that 24 hour  
enforcement is no longer. Some of the folks online misinterpreted it. If they  
were coming back from a dispatch call and saw someone in front of a  
hydrant, they would still write that violation. The Parking Authority will not  
enforce from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, unless it is a dispatch call or a public  
safety violation. What will prove the violations is the data.  
Ms. Candida Affa stated that she think that if she gets a ticket at 11:00 or  
11:30 when there is no patrolling and you have it stamped, obviously  
someone called. This is how you follow up. Did someone call and  
complain?  
Mr. Julio Moreno stated that his problem is the Parking Authority.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that this has to be in regards to the Bill that is in  
front of Council. Not your van.  
Ms. Cynthia Mota translated for Mr. Moreno. She told Mr. Moreno that he  
needed to be here at 6:30 PM for Courtesy of the Floor.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked Mr. Moreno to give his name to the Mr. Hanlon  
and someone will get back to you.  
Mr. Pas Simpson stated that he heard a lot and have seen some progress  
about Parking. He is still hearing them talking about writing tickets that are  
unnecessary. As a person that is green, that is a lot of paper that they are  
wasting and a lot of trees that they are killing. Isn't there a contract process  
that people have to bid for.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked Mr. Simpson if he was speaking on the Bill.  
Mayor Matt Tuerk asked about J that is related to double parking that has  
been removed from the Bill. It was a lengthy discussion at the Special  
Meeting related to double parking and allowing for some accommodations  
for delivery vehicles.  
Attorney Charles Smith stated that there is no amendment to subsection J.  
Mr. Santo Napoli stated that the Parking Authority will try it out with the  
horns. He did leave out that Sundays are no longer enforcement days.  
Ms. Candida Affa read Council Rules about personal insults or attacks.  
She stated that she personally takes offence of the way they are treated up  
here. Insulting the president and calling him names is not appropriate for  
Courtesy of the Floor. She asked the public to give Council the respect  
that they deserve. Council does it to them, please do it to them.  
Mr. Pas Simpson stated that they don't if they cut them off.  
Attorney Charles Smith stated that just for clarification, the sole amendment  
that was passed was the removal of the language amending Section  
615.48.  
This Ordinance was approved.  
Enactment No: 15898  
A motion was made by Daryl Hendricks that this Ordinance be approved as  
amended. 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: 15898  
CONSENT AGENDA  
RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On):  
15-5839  
R82 Public Works, forwarded favorbaly  
Authorizes encroachment for a pedestrian bridge for residents of 101 N.  
6th Street Apartments to safely cross from the roof level of 128 N. 6th  
Street parking garage to the third floor of the apartment building.  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: R82 - Permanent Encroachment 101 N 6th Street  
Encroachment Application 101 N 6th St  
Resolution #30638  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments.  
Mr. Ed Zucal stated that this is for final passage. It was sent favorably, 3 -  
0.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments or questions from  
his colleagues.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie  
Santos, and Santo Napoli  
Enactment No: 30638  
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (To be referred to Committee with public  
comment prior to referral)  
15-5856  
Bill 40  
Amending the 2023 General Fund budget to add revenue accounts to the  
Risk Management Bureau’s budget and transfer funds from the  
unappropriated balance to fund this payment process change. The  
adjustment is needed to account for the change to paying all active  
employee elective health benefit plans upfront instead of relying on  
manually produced payroll deduction paper checks for payment.  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Bill 40 Risk Management Employee Benefits  
Ms. Bina Patel asked if it could be moved to the Budget and Finance  
Committee.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from his colleagues  
or the public.  
REFERRED TO THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE  
15-5857  
Bill 41 Community and Economic Development Committee, forwarded  
favorably  
Amending the 2023 General Fund budget to allow for a position name  
change in the Department of Community and Economic Development,  
Building Standards and Safety changing the Building Inspector Supervisor  
to the Review Coordinator needing no additional funds.  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Bill 41 Position Rename Review Coordinator  
Ordinance #15907  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from the public.  
REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  
COMMITTEE  
Enactment No: 15907  
15-5858  
Bill 42  
Amending the 2023 General Fund budget to provide for a supplemental  
appropriation of One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00) Dollars from the  
Housing Fund for the use of the APA RFP, replacing a piece of aging  
equipment in the mail room & sundries in the CED-Admin program. These  
funds were previously encumbered for a CED community engagement  
program that now lives in the Mayor’s office.  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Bill 42 - Transfer  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from the public.  
REFERRED TO THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE  
15-5859  
Bill 43 Bill 43 Human Resources, Administration and Appointments,  
forwarded favorably, 2-1.  
The Mayor proposed only changing the Grants Coordinator to an 11 N;  
someone would need to make this motion.  
I move to amend Bill 43 by changing the Grants Coordinator to a 11N  
(removing all reference to the Manager of Strategic Initiatives) and keep  
the Executive Assistant at 11N.  
Amending the 2023 General Fund budget to accommodate two title  
changes and a reorganization of positions to allow the Mayor’s office to  
operate more efficiently and prepare for future project work.The General  
Fund budget be amended by changing the titles of the Grants Coordination  
Manager (14N) to Manager of Strategic Initiatives (14N) and the Executive  
Assistant (11N) to Grants Coordinator (11N).  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Bill 43 - Mayor's Office Title Changes  
Amended Version Bill 43  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from the public.  
REFERRED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES, ADMINISTRATION AND  
APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE  
15-5838  
Bill 44  
Amending the 2023 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer in the  
amount of Four Hundred Twenty Thousand ($420,000) Dollars from the  
Trexler Fund to the Jordan Skatepark and WPA Structures capital projects  
accounts. These funds will be used for Phase 2 of the Skatepark in Jordan  
Park, project manuals for the repairs to Lehigh Parkway Phase 4 and  
repairs at Union Terrace Park.  
Administration  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Bill 44 - Skatepark and WPA Transfer  
Ordinance #15908  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from the public.  
REFERRED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE  
Enactment No: 15908  
15-5861  
Bill 45 Budget and Finance, forwarded favorably  
Amending § 5-16 Amendments after adoption. C. Rules and regulations on  
transfers, (3) Intrafund transfers by changing the threshold for Council  
approval of transfers at a public meeting from $5,000 to $10,000.  
Napoli and Hendricks  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Bill 45 Transfers  
Transfers - Resolutions Report  
Ordinance #15909  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from the public.  
REFERRED TO THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE  
Enactment No: 15909  
15-5862  
Bill 46 Budget and Finance, forwarded favorably  
Amending § 5-21 Contracts. (1) For the award of contracts or the  
engagement of professional services by adding a 10,000 threshold for  
council approval of professional contracts.  
Hendricks and Napoli  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: Bill 46 Professional Contract Threshold  
Professional Services Resolutions  
Ordinance #15910  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from the public.  
Mr. Lewis Shupe stated that he is curious why Council feels the need to  
increase the threshold limit on the contract.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that overtime he believes that with inflation and  
such the thought is and will be fully explored at the committee meeting.  
Mr. Michael Hanlon stated that Council had to approve a contract that was  
for $182 and you want to increase the threshold.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that Council will certainly speak about it down  
the road.  
REFERRED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES, ADMINISTRATION AND  
APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE  
Enactment No: 15910  
15-5854  
Bill 47  
An ordinance introduced as an initiative pursuant to the Home Rule Charter  
of the City of Allentown approving the creation of a public health pilot  
program providing alternative first response to calls for service involving  
mental and behavioral health, substance use, welfare checks, and "quality  
of life" complaints such as family and neighbor disputes, issues related to  
unhoused persons, and calls about suspicious persons; authorizing the  
expenditure of four million, eighty two thousand dollars ($4,082,000.00) and  
calling for a Request for Proposals to be issued.  
Attachments: Bill 47 Public Health Pilot Program  
Bill Public Health Pilot Program  
Citizens' Rights and Participation (3)  
Sufficient Signatures for Petition  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from the public.  
Ms. Allison Mickel, 1204 W. Market Street, thanked Council and stated that  
it sounded like at this meeting when the Mayor brought up a story about the  
police handling a crisis situation in a way that it did not result in an arrest.  
This discussion might turn to a referendum on police and their ability to do  
their jobs. That is not what she interprets the referendum. It is really about  
the city they want Allentown to be.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks reminded everyone that this discussion will be dealt  
with more fully on June 7th.  
Mr. Jon Irons, 1204 W Market Street, stated that he collected several dozen  
signatures from Allentown residents in support of this initiative. It was an  
extremely popular thing. It was the singled handedly the easiest thing he  
collected signatures for.  
Mr. Matthew Lo thanked Council for allowing him to speak and stated that  
he lives in Allentown for all 24 years of his life. He volunteered to collect  
signatures for the Petition. He spoke on the CAHOOTS program in  
Eugene, Oregon and Denver's STAR Program have been successful in  
providing more compassionate and effective responses to mental health  
and addiction related crisis. He urged Council to consider the benefits of  
such a program and pass Bill 47 and create a Mobile Community  
Response Team for Allentown.  
Dr. William Vogler, CEO - Pinebrook Family Answers, 402 N. Fulton  
Street, stated that he has a slightly alternate opinion on Bill 47. They  
provide mental health and family support services for the neighbor in the  
neighborhood and have been doing it for a long time. He shares the goals  
of a lot of what people are saying about the alternative response program.  
They are already achieving a lot of the goals with some of their current  
integration of social workers in the Police Department. That $4 million  
could be spent on so many other things that Allentown needs: housing,  
homelessness, food insecurities, and childcare. If they could take a tenth of  
that money, they can replicate the two workers that they have right now with  
the Police Department.  
Mr. Rodney Bushe, 777 W. Walnut Street, thanked Council for the  
opportunity to speak with them. He has a brother that suffers from mental  
health and oftentimes the presence of a Police Officer does trigger him.  
This program will give him space to heal and will free up officers to address  
the violent crimes that are happening in our city. He stated that officers are  
not equipped to deal with persons that are suffering from the opioid crisis.  
Ms. La - Eleya Lopez, 107 N. Seventh Street, stated she thinks this is great  
and as a Social Worker she is very proud of this. She heard about  
Pinebrook and believes the budget is a little outrageous. This is centered  
around being responsive and she is passionate about it being  
preventative. She stated that the city needs this, but the budget is a little bit  
too crazy and should allocate the funds to services that are being  
preventative for mental health care. she stated that she is excited about it,  
thinks it is important and is going to help liberate our people and bring  
people together to have a better society.  
Ms. April Riddick, 1013 S. Sixth Street, sated that when they asked her to  
get signatures for this Bill, she thought it was a great idea. The reason why  
she is saying this is because Allentown is growing. When you grow you are  
going to get more people here, more problems, and more mental anguish.  
In Philly, they have this now because it is needed. This mental health  
advocate being with the Police is needed. She was talking about this with  
the former Police Chief and police training when it comes to sensitivity and  
people having mental breakdowns. You need this.  
Mr. Victor Martinez, 1125 Colorado Street, stated that he thinks that the  
fact that they are considering voting for this or taking it into consideration  
without talking to the Police Chief, without including the Police Chief with  
something so important as this is actually irresponsible. 911 operators  
don't work for the city, they work for the county. The county not being  
included in this conversation and/or this Bill is irresponsible. He suggested  
that the people proposing this go back to the drawing board, meet with the  
Chief of Police, meet with the county commissioners, meet with the county  
executives, meet with the 911 operator and the 911 center.  
Mr. James Spang, 435 Ridge Avenue, thanked Council and stated that he  
represents the Riverfront Civic Association. This issue with the Ordinance  
and the way it is being proposed is exactly what Mr. Martinez just said. He  
stated that he made several phone calls and talked to some county  
officials. He asked the chief of Police and his people. All these mechanics  
are in the works. Money is going to be allocated from the state to the  
county and hopefully trickle down to the city. With the mental health crisis,  
this is not an Allentown crisis. This is a Lehigh County crisis. It has to be a  
unified approach with the county and the city and the mental health crisis  
worker. He urged City Council to form a commission a hold hearings and  
get all the people at the table, take evidence and write your ordinance  
supporting the county's efforts to make the mental health response more  
24/7, 365.  
Ms. Jessica Ortiz stated that she appreciates Mr. Martinez and Mr. Spang.  
She appreciates everyone's efforts. She played every character in her life:  
a victim, a gang member, the wife of, and lives on 5th and Tilghman. A lot  
of money has been invested in the nonprofit sector to do crisis. She is one  
of the nonprofit workers who millions has been invested in the city of  
Allentown. A few months ago they were pleading for the Credible  
Messengers to help with some of the same issues. She asked has anyone  
knocked on any of the doors of those residents. The police is on her block  
is once a day. The disrespect to Chief Roca and the administration that he  
was not included.  
Ms. Carol Moeller, 509 N. 6th Street, thanked Council for their service. She  
has been a resident and homeowner for 25 years. She has disabilities and  
bipolar and completely functional. She is a professor at a local university.  
When circumstances comes up with stress and build up, she can end up in  
a crisis. People don't necessary understand. In 2013 and in August of  
2022, someone called the police and had an escalation and disorientation  
of armed police. It is incredibly upsetting. She was hospitalized and  
missed three months of teaching.  
Mr. Pas Simpson stated that mental health is very important to him. He has  
a brother that is autistic that will never be able to take care of himself. He  
also listen to what the Mr. Vogler from Pinebrook Services said. It is very  
important for Council to make good decision and be financially  
responsible. He asked Council to move quickly because the city has a  
growing mental health problem. Before Council votes on how to spend the  
money, they think about how to include the right people in the conversation.  
Ms. Imogen Wirth, 7155 Heather Road, Macungie, stated that she is one of  
the people that gathered the signatures. It is no secret at all. The ballot  
initiative is one of the oldest, most democratic mechanisms that voters and  
constituents have secure representation. That is why this ordinance is  
getting introduced today in a public forum. The procedures will continue.  
There is no secret. She stated that Sergeant Leonard said out of the 3,000  
calls that were deemed mental health related and that APD responded to,  
only 352 of those were referred to Pinebrook. They do have a lot of mental  
health related repeat calls that are not giving that same level response.  
They want an on-scene first responder. Violent will still be responded by  
police. She suggested Council to vote yes, or wait and see in November  
what the voters of Allentown decides.  
Chief Charles Roca from the Allentown Police Department thanked the  
folks that shared their life experiences and stories. It is important because  
it provides context. When he was made Chief with a unanimous vote of  
Council, one of the things he talked about was breaking through barriers  
and connecting without communities and collaborate. This proposal was  
not collaborating on what was presented. This was something that went out  
into the community and did not have input from anybody. In his mind, this  
meets Police abolitionists goals and defund the police rhetoric. That is not  
the appropriate way. The men and women of the Allentown Police  
Department works hard every day. Pinebrook is not the only agency that  
the Police Department collaborate with. This includes Lehigh County  
Crisis, Children and Youth, the Health Networks, and Sergeants Lobst that  
do a lot of good work and getting his doctorate and making sure the CIT  
trained officers are deescalating in our community and helping out with the  
people that are most in need and most vulnerable. He went over the Bill  
that was presented. He stated that police officers are first responders. He  
talked about the Blue Guardian Program. He talked about Section VI and  
911 dispatching. PEMA sets the guidelines for dispatch and the county  
oversees our dispatchers. The dispatchers receive the calls and sets the  
responders that goes to it. That does not mean that they do not include the  
mental health community. He talked about the CIS Program being in full  
support where they do go on ride along with the police. With the George  
Floyd protest, the police marched with the people and heard the concerns  
and heard about the 8 Can't Wait and were doing many of those things.  
The Allentown Police Department is not Seattle. It is not Philadelphia. It is  
the city of Allentown. Although they can look comparatively, they can look at  
what works in Allentown. He submitted to them that the Police Department  
is moving towards that step. They have the Pilot Program with the CIS  
workers that $4 million will definitely serve and improve that situation. The  
study that they are doing for the Police Center for Innovation and  
Community Engagement with Cedar Crest College is helping us reach that  
goal to see if this the right answer. The Bill reads that current and former  
law enforcement will not be eligible. If anything is overseen as a Pilot  
Program or a job from the city, do we discriminate on that basis because  
this person was a former felon or an unsheltered individual you can't be a  
police officer or can't do this job at the city. He stated that he does not  
accept that. This proposal was done without any collaboration.  
Mayor Matt Tuerk stated many sat here tonight and watched how City  
Council took action to make adjustments to our Parking legislation through  
a collaborative process with the community where they received feedback.  
They worked with the administration and came up with something that  
works. That is the process he is invested in here as the mayor, leader of  
the administration and collaborator with City Council. He has seen how  
that works firsthand and appreciates that process. Chief Roca spoke to  
that and tells you that in fact there was no collaboration between the  
drafting of this Petition and the proposed ordinance and any members of  
the administration. He has some concerns of which this Petition was  
circulated. Council has one choice in a month. Either to pass this  
ordinance or reject it and send it to the voters of the city of Allentown. He  
stated that his wife signed this Petition. His oldest child signed this  
Petition. The Petition was presented as something that would be  
beneficial to the residents of the city of Allentown. He stated that the  
administration is willing to talk about the Petition and knows Council are  
willing to address these issues. He stated that he would argue for a defeat  
in November as well. They can have an honest discussion. He does not  
think this is a way to do it.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that on behalf of Council, he wants the public to  
know that they had absolutely no input in this. They were not collaborated  
with and he is offended by that. As a lifelong resident of this city, a member  
of Council and he feels most of his colleagues feel the same way. They  
had no input whatsoever. The fact that this move forward is beyond our  
control.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach encouraged all of her colleagues to contact Tawanna  
and Mike to get the dates in which there was the Chief of Police from  
Olympia, Washington on the screen talking about Mobile Crisis Units.  
Also, the Director of CAHOOTS talking about what they are doing out  
there. She does not think they had the Chief of Police from Denver who  
actually started the Star Program and many of these places. Over 85  
jurisdictions and counting that has this already in place. They had this  
conversation since the tail end of 2020. Ms. Thomases organized a  
stakeholder meeting. Some of you on Council was at that stakeholders  
meeting. The Chief of Police and stated that she forgets if Chief Roca or  
Granitz was there. This is not a new conversation. They have been talking  
about this for almost three years. It is the Citizens' Right to Petition their  
elected officials to take action on a subject. At this time, that subject is  
mental health. This is democracy in action. This is not defunding the  
Police. This is not touching the Police Budget.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that there was no cooperation. A time for  
conversation is not when this is thrown in own face. He stated that he is  
glad Ms. Gerlach owned up to being part of this process.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that she more than owned up. She collected  
signatures.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that this will be on the Agenda on June 7th.  
RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION (Can be voted on or Referred to Committee):  
Councilperson Zucal is prepared to make a motion to suspend the rules and  
introduce Resolution 87 which Recommends 22.5M in ARPA funding: 11M for city  
capital and physical infrastructure to avoid tax increases and 10M in Housing for  
affordable housing, enhancing the city’s housing stock, home ownership and rental  
legal assistance – funds to taken from unallocated fund and 10M the Mayor plans to  
use for operational expenses in 2023 and 2024.  
A motion was made by Ed Zucal, seconded by Ce-Ce Gerlach, that this be  
Suspend The Rules. 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  
15-5865  
R87  
Recommends 21M in ARPA funding: 11M for city capital and physical  
infrastructure to avoid tax increases and 10M in Housing for affordable  
housing, enhancing the city’s housing stock, home ownership and rental  
legal assistance – funds to taken from unallocated funds and 10M the  
Mayor plans to use for operational expenses in 2023 and 2024.  
Gerlach, Mr. Zucal, Affa and Santos  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: R87 ARPA funding request  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments.  
Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that they just heard from a number of  
Councilmembers that castigated members of the public for not  
collaborating with Council prior to introducing legislation. He can confirm  
that no member of Council approached him or any member of his  
administration about this particular Resolution prior to signing on and  
adding it to the legislation.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated so noted.  
A motion was made by Ed Zucal, seconded by Ce Ce Gerlach to Suspend the  
Rules relating to creating an Agenda by adding a Resolution to the Agenda with  
a recommendation that Council President send it to a committee meeting on  
June 7th to begin a discussion. The Resolution will be numbered Resolution 87  
which Recommends $22.5 Million of the ARPA funding which will be distributed  
as $11 Million for city capital and physical infrastructure to avoid tax increases  
and $10 Million in Housing for affordable housing, enhancing the city's housing  
stock, home ownership and rental legal assistance - funds to taken from  
unallocated fund and $10 Million the Mayor plans to use for operational expenses  
in 2023 and 2024.  
7 -  
Yes:  
Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie  
Santos, and Santo Napoli  
NEW BUSINESS: NONE  
GOOD AND WELFARE  
Mayor Matt Tuerk recognized Gerry Anthony and his IT team for the  
tremendous work that they did in launching Intergov. To talk about the  
impact that Intergov has had. It is the amazing work that the entire IT team  
has done. They knocked it out of the park and we are so grateful.  
Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that Council feels the same way. He thanked  
Ms. Kistler also for the work she has done and getting your people up to  
speed. This has been a long-time coming. He stated that he believes it  
has been four years and something he is glad to see come forward. It  
moves the city into that age where they should have been a while ago.  
Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that Council voted to Suspend the Rules. Did  
they vote to move forward the actual Resolution.  
Attorney Charles Smith recommended Mr. Hendricks refers it. Council  
voted on the Motion to Suspend the Rules. Now, it is a Resolution for  
introduction and then should be referred.  
Attorney Charles Smith stated to the Special Meeting on June 7th.  
Mr. Santo Napoli stated that if you needed a chaser for the government  
deck, these are available with Mr. Hanlon. Again, that is a permanent  
policy, when you park in the government deck parking will be covered until  
midnight during Council meetings.  
ADJOURNED: 8:02 PM  
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Attachments: Council Rules 2023  
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Ethics Code