REPORTS Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that Allentown City Council will consider for possible adoption an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Allentown. The proposed amendment proposes to amend the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance at 2 W. Allen Street (PIN #640744791819) and 1 W. Liberty Street (PIN #640744789158) from I-3 General Industrial District to B-5 Urban Commercial District by (i) rezoning certain parcels to B-5 Urban Commercial District, (ii) adding an additional note (T) to section 1315.03 altering the area and yard requirements for certain parcels zoned B-5, and (iii) providing for a repealer clause, a severability clause, and an effective date. City Council will consider this legislation at a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers, 435 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101. City Council may adopt this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance at the regularly scheduled Council Meeting at 6:30 pm immediately following this Public Hearing. Special Committee: At the request of Councilperson Gerlach, I have set up a special committee to systematically review the penalties in the city code, especially as they pertain to imprisonment. Councilpersons Zucal and Santos will also be on that committee. I have also requested someone from the Administration to work with the committee as well. Budget and Finance: Chair Siegel, Hendricks, Santos The Committee met last evening and forwarded two bills related to funding for the DaVinci Center and Coca-Cola stadium which will be on the October 19th council agenda. The next meeting is not yet scheduled. Community and Economic Development: Chair Gerlach, Siegel, Mota The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next meeting is scheduled for October 12 at 5:30 PM. Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Santos, Hendricks, Siegel The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled at this time. Parks and Recreation: Chair Affa, Gerlach, Santos The Committee has not met since the last Council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled at this time. Public Safety: Chair Hendricks, Zucal, Affa The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled at this time. Public Works: Chair Zucal, Affa, Hendricks The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled at this time. Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations and Strategy: Chair Mota, Zucal, Gerlach The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled. Controller's Report (3 minutes) Mayor's Report (3 minutes)