Meeting Time: July 09, 2024 at 6:30pm EDT
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Meeting Announcements: Due to the holiday and other conflicts, council needed to change their July Schedule. Someone needs to make a motion to reschedule the regularly scheduled Council meeting on July 17th to July 24th. Council President Notes: On July 17th, City Council will have a special meeting to discuss Bills 64 and 65, being introduced this evening; and to discuss and act/vote on a Resolution Affirming the City of Allentown's Commitment to Equitable Use of Public Spaces, Protection of Human Rights, and Compassionate Approaches to Addressing Homelessness - a copy of the proposal is on the agenda and website; and Council will review and take testimony on issues relating to managing the problems in the park system that have recently been in the news. Co-Responder Meeting: Councilperson Gerlach There will be meeting on July 17th at 5 PM, to discuss co-responder models and their approach to public safety and public health. Budget and Finance: Chair Napoli, Hendricks, Gerlach The Committee is scheduled to meet on August 28th, time to be determined, to discuss the city's budget parameters with the Finance Department and Financial Advisor. If another meeting is needed prior to this date, that will be arranged. Community and Economic Development: Chair Hendricks, Mota, Napoli The committee is scheduled to meet on July 17th at 6 PM. Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Affa, Napoli, Santos The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next meeting is not yet scheduled. Parks and Recreation: Chair Santos, Affa, Gerlach The Committee is scheduled to meet tomorrow at Bucky Boyle Park at 5:30 PM, to look at legislation being introduced this evening and getting a briefing from the EAC on their projects -especially the Youth Climate Action Program. Public Safety: Chair Zucal, Hendricks, Mota The committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next meeting is not yet scheduled. Public Works: Chair Gerlach, Affa, Zucal The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future meetings schedule. Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations, and Strategy: Chair Mota, Napoli, Gerlach The committee is scheduled to meet July 17th at 4:30 PM.