City Council

BETHLEHEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING 10 East Church Street - Town Hall Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – 7:00 PM PLEDGE TO THE FLAG 1. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by President Michael G. Colón. Present were Bryan G. Callahan, Grace Crampsie Smith, Hillary G. Kwiatek, Colleen Laird (arrived at 7:12 PM), Rachel Leon, Kiera Wilhelm, and Rachel Leon, and Michael G. Colón, 7. CITATION One retiree was recognized for his service to the City. Mark Reiser, a firefighter for 24 years, was recognized. He was not present to receive his Citation, which will be mailed. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 6, 2025 3. PUBLIC COMMENT A. PUBLIC COMMENT (on any subject not being voted on this evening – 5 Minute Time Limit) Traffic Safety Concerns The Rev. Bruce Stevenson spoke for a second time about traffic safety concerns in the 1200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. He and his wife have had three cars hit and totaled while parked along the street. He raised the same concerns several months ago. Some drivers believe that the street, which has one lane going in each direction, offers two lanes of travel each way. With parking adjacent to the lane of travel, some motorists have crashed into parked cars. Rev. Stevenson has suggested that the City paint a white line between the travel lane and the parking area similar to what exists along Eaton Avenue. Council has said it does not have jurisdiction over this action but Rev. Stevenson asked Council to advocate on neighbors’ behalf. Foreign Policy Affects Us Locally Resident Harry Faber discussed events of the May 6 Council meeting in which a resident told him to focus on local matters rather than discussing the genocide in Gaza at Council meetings. He said tonight that “foreign policy impacts everything about local matters.” According to notmytaxdollars.org, an estimated $5,150,000 in Bethlehem taxpayer dollars was spent in 2024 alone financing Israel’s genocide in Apartheid regime. This should be of concern to us locally. Bethlehem City Council Meeting 2 May 21, 2025 Supports Traffic Safety Concerns Resident Maritza Figueroa also lives in the 1200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue and supported the Stevensons’ concerns. Her family also has had three vehicles totaled by passing cars. She also asked that a line be painted for safety to protect bicyclists and pedestrians as well as parked cars. Begging Should Be Unnecessary Resident Stephen Antalics said it was sad that the Pennsylvania Avenue residents must beg Council for a safe existence. B. PUBLIC COMMENT (on ordinances and resolutions to be voted on by Council this evening – 5 Minute Time Limit. None. 4. OLD BUSINESS A. Members of Council B. Tabled Items C. Unfinished Business 5. NEW BUSINESS Ms. Leon Ms. Leon referred to a Frequently Asked Questions feature on the City’s website concerning traffic issues, specifically what is needed to request a traffic study and other remedies. She asked Public Works Director Michael Alkhal if there is a reason a white line has not been painted along Pennsylvania Avenue and what would be necessary to conduct a traffic study of that area. Mr. Alkhal said evaluations of this roadway did not convince City staff that a white line would solve the safety concerns. This could be revisited but indications were that it would not help. Ms. Leon asked if a line is not the answer, what would help? Mr. Alkhal said the road is not suitable for speed humps. Speed enforcement could help. The concerns have been referred to police. There are not a lot of options. Ms. Leon asked how Eaton Avenue, where the line was provided for safety, is different than Pennsylvania Avenue. Mr. Alkhal could not recall all the issues but he believed there were some differences. Bethlehem City Council Meeting 3 May 21, 2025 Ms. Leon offered to participate in an onsite visit with the City’s traffic engineer. She recalled a similar visit to Indian Hill to view conditions that led to a positive outcome and believed the same could happen here. Mayor Reynolds asked Mr. Alkhal to review the situation but, on a larger level, he referred to the Complete Streets Plan, which evaluates the safety of roads throughout the City for motorists, bikers, and pedestrians. The plan is already under contract. This is an answer to evaluate safety needs throughout the City; however, he did not suggest waiting until the plan is developed for Mr. Alkhal to review the concerns of Pennsylvania Avenue residents. Ms. Leon agreed that finding a remedy for this particular concern should not wait for completion of the Complete Streets Plan. Ms. Crampsie Smith said she has experienced a similar issue with parked cars being hit and can understand residents’ concerns. She agreed that Council should advocate to support their request. She asked Mr. Alkhal what the harm would be in painting a line and believed this to be a low-cost solution. Mr. Alkhal said that improved driver behavior would be the real answer. He repeated that the previous traffic engineer did not believe the circumstances warranted the line. A line also would have to be maintained once provided. He added that many streets could use this remedy, leading to the collective added cost. Ms. Crampsie Smith asked what evidence would be necessary to prove the need. Mr. Alkhal suggested that it would be difficult to quantify but accident history would be one factor. Ms. Crampsie Smith concluded that there seems to be a problem with accidents there and the suggested white line seems to carry reasonable cost. She would advocate investigating the possibility. All members of Council supported reconsidering providing a line or some similar remedy. Ms. Kwiatek recalled that Council recently approved the cost of upgrading traffic lights at a nearby intersection. She was told at that time that the timing of lights and other safety provisions would be considered. She believed it might have some effect on safety along Pennsylvania Avenue. Mr. Callahan asked that Council be given a cost estimate to paint the line. Mr. Callahan Mr. Callahan asked whether Historic Bethlehem business owners have been contacted about the condition of sidewalks, a concern he raised during recent meetings. He hoped that progress would be made before the anticipated busy summer tourism season. Bethlehem City Council Meeting 4 May 21, 2025 Mr. Alkhal said he has asked Engineering to inspect the sidewalks and identify safety concerns. Mayor Reynolds had some reservations on this matter because of past compliance issues. Some business owners were quick to maintain or comply with notices. Others did not want to bear the cost, including some in which liens have been filed by the City, and not yet satisfied, for work that was done. Still, Engineering will continue to assess sidewalk conditions. Mr. Callahan asked whether the City would consider allowing a more durable sidewalk material. Mr. Alkhal said, historically, the opinion has been to continue with the specialty sidewalks made of slate or brick because of the historical nature of the downtown. There is a great deal of benefit in terms of aesthetics. Mr. Callahan also asked for an update about a request to keep tree lights on year-round rather than just during the Christmas season. This was done in the past. Mr. Alkhal said a meeting was held with the Downtown Business Association two years ago. A compromise was reached to keep the lights on through the end of March. Decorative lighting is not made to last very long with year-round use. These would have to be replaced every so often. Director of Community and Economic Development Laura Collins added that perhaps some business owners favored having these lights lit year-round, but a majority did not. Mr. Alkhal said that some owners believed that year-round use took away from the novelty of providing them during the Christmas season. Mr. Callahan has spoken with DBA leaders. Tree lights were near the top of the list. Mayor Reynolds said the City often has helped business owners when there is agreement among DBA members. But one of the challenges is to get a consensus among the members. He believes a strategic plan would be wise to plan and set priorities. 6. COMMUNICATIONS A. Deputy Director of Economic Development – Martin Tower – RACP The Clerk read a May 21, 2025 memorandum and attached Resolution from Sean Ziller, Deputy Director of Economic Development. Mr. Ziller outlines the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, which is a Commonwealth redevelopment grant program. City Council in 2009 passed a Resolution for this program to assist in the redevelopment of the Martin Tower Project located in the 1100 block of 8th Avenue. Mr. Ziller recommends that Council pass a new Resolution authorizing submission of the RACP application and Business Plan for the full grant amount of $9,075,000. President Colón stated that Resolution 10 A is on the agenda. Bethlehem City Council Meeting 5 May 21, 2025 B. Director of Water and Sewer Resources – 2025 20 Trench Restoration Project Phase 4 – Great Western Services, Inc. The Clerk read a May 7, 2025 memorandum and proposed Resolution from Director of Water and Sewer Resources Edward Boscola. The memorandum recommends an agreement with Great Western Services, Inc. of Allentown to provide materials and labor to restore water and sewer utility trenches at various locations within the City. The cost is $196,424, and the work is to be completed within 60 days of the Notice to Proceed. There are no renewals. Only one bid was received, but it was determined that the recommended awardee is a responsible and qualified bidder. President Colón stated Resolution 10 B is on the agenda. C. City Solicitor – Christmas City Spirits – 2025 Pride Party Palooza The Clerk read a May 14, 2025 memorandum from Solicitor John F. Spirk, Jr. with an attached Use Permit Agreement and a Resolution. The Permittee is Christmas City Spirits, LLC and the Sub-Permittee is the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Bethlehem. The event is the 2025 Pride Party Palooza, and it will take place from 1-6 PM on June 22. The permit duration will be from 10 AM until 8 PM on the same date. The premises will include the Nevin Place right-of-way and a specified West Walnut Street parcel adjacent to the Sun Inn Courtyard and a specified Redevelopment Authority owned parcel located in the Sun Inn Courtyard. President Colón stated Resolution 10 C is on the agenda. D. City Solicitor – Juneteenth LV – 2025 Juneteenth LV Music Festival The Clerk read a May 14, 2025 memorandum from Solicitor John F. Spirk, Jr. with an attached Use Permit Agreement and a Resolution. The Permittee is Juneteenth Lehigh Valley, and the Sub-Permittee is ArtsQuest. The event is the 2025 Juneteenth Lehigh Valley Music Festival, and it will take place from 2-9:30 PM on June 14. The permit duration will be from 9 AM until 11 PM on the same date. The premises will be 1st Street from Polk Street to the eastern terminus; and Founders Way between 1st and 2nd Streets. President Colón stated Resolution 10 D is on the agenda. E. City Solicitor – Holy Infancy – 2025 Cultural Celebration The Clerk read a May 14, 2025 memorandum from Solicitor John F. Spirk, Jr. with an attached Use Permit Agreement and a Resolution. The Permittee is Holy Infancy Roman Catholic Church, and the event is the 2025 Holy Infancy Cultural Celebration. The event will be held from 5-10 PM on June 20 and noon until 10 PM on June 21. The permit duration will be various times between June 16 and June 25. The premises will be Laufer Street between Pierce and Buchanan Streets, and Pierce Street between East Packer Avenue and East 5th Street. President Colón stated Resolution 10 E is on the agenda. Bethlehem City Council Meeting 6 May 21, 2025 F. Solicitor – ArtsQuest – Sangriafest The Clerk read a May 14, 2025 memorandum from Solicitor John F. Spirk, Jr. with an attached Use Permit Agreement and a Resolution. The Permittee is ArtsQuest, and the event is Sangriafest. This event will take place from 1-5 PM on June 21. The permit duration will be from 9 AM until 9 PM on the same date. The premises will be 1st Street from Polk Street to the eastern terminus; and Founders Way between 1st and 2nd Streets. President Colón stated Resolution 10 F is on the agenda. G. Director of Public Works – 2025 27 Stefko Drainage Swale Improvements Contract – Herbert Rowland & Grubic The Clerk read a May 13, 2025 memorandum and proposed Resolution from Public Works Director Michael Alkhal. The memorandum seeks authorization to execute an agreement with Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. of Allentown to provide a new design of Stefko Boulevard drainage swale improvements. The cost is $109,770, and the work is to be completed by December 31, 2026. There are no renewals. Five proposals were received. The firm selected was considered to be the most responsive and qualified. President Colón stated Resolution 10 G is on the agenda. H. Director of Public Works – 2025 28 Easton Ave to Stefko Blvd Drainage Area Improvements Contract – Herbert, Rowland & Grubic The Clerk read a May 13, 2025 memorandum and proposed Resolution from Public Works Director Michael Alkhal. The memorandum seeks authorization to execute an agreement with Herbert, Rowland & Grubic of Allentown to design Easton Avenue drainage improvements up to Stefko Boulevard. The cost is $106,470, and the work is to be completed by December 31, 2026. There are no renewals. Three proposals were received. The firm was deemed the best and most qualified bidder. President Colón stated Resolution 10 H is on the agenda. I. Director of Water and Sewer Resources – Memo – Records Destruction The Clerk read a May 12, 2025 memorandum and proposed Resolution from Edward Boscola, Director of Water and Sewer Resources, requesting the Destruction of Records from his department. Mr. Boscola has reviewed the Municipal Records Retention Act, and the records listed on the exhibit accompanying the memo fall within the categories where destruction is permitted. President Colón stated a Resolution will be placed on the June 3rd City Council agenda. 7. REPORTS A. President of Council 7A1. Councilmanic Appointment – Valerie Noonan – Human Relations Commission Bethlehem City Council Meeting 7 May 21, 2025 President Colón appointed Valerie Noonan to the Human Relations Commission. The appointment is effective through March of 2036. Mr. Callahan and Ms. Kwiatek sponsored Resolution 2025-081 to confirm the appointment. Several Council members were pleased to see the appointment of Ms. Noonan noting that she has been a regular participant at Council meetings for more than a year. They appreciate her interest and participation in this additional way. Her commitment to social justice, equity and caring for others will be a good fit with the HRC. Voting AYE: Ms. Wilhelm, Mr. Callahan, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Ms. Kwiatek, Ms. Laird, Ms. Leon, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Motion passed. B. Mayor Mayor Reynolds reported that construction has begun at Friendship Park and is expected to be done by fall. He reminded that the Memorial Day Parage will be on Monday. 8. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE 8A. Bill No. 21-2025 – Zoning Map Amendment – 8th Avenue and Martin Court The Clerk read Bill No. 21-2025 – Zoning Map Amendment – 8th Avenue and Martin Court, sponsored by Mr. Colón and Ms. Kwiatek, and titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA, BY AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP. Voting AYE: Ms. Wilhelm, Mr. Callahan, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Ms. Leon, and Mr. Colón, 5; NAY: Ms. Kwiatek and Ms. Laird, 2. Bill No. 21-2025, now known as Ordinance 2025-21, passed on Final Reading. 8B. Bill No. 24-2025 – Budget Adjustment – PennDOT Allocation Check – Liquid Fuels Fund Budget The Clerk read Bill No. 24-2025 – Budget Adjustment – PennDOT Allocation Check – Liquid Fuels Fund Budget, sponsored by Ms. Crampsie Smith and Mr. Colón, and titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE LIQUID FUELS FUND BUDGET FOR 2025 Voting AYE: Ms. Wilhelm, Mr. Callahan, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Ms. Kwiatek, Ms. Laird, Ms. Leon, and Mr. Colón, 7. Bill No. 24-2025, now known as Ordinance 2025-22, passed on Final Reading. Bethlehem City Council Meeting 8 May 21, 2025 8C. Bill No. 25-2025 – Budget Adjustment – Police Vehicle Insurance Reimbursement – Non-Utility Capital Fund The Clerk read Bill No. 25-2025 – Budget Adjustment – Police Vehicle Insurance Reimbursement – Non-Utility Capital Fund, sponsored by Ms. Crampsie Smith and Mr. Colón, and titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE 2025 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR NON-UTILITIES Voting AYE: Ms. Wilhelm, Mr. Callahan, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Ms. Kwiatek, Ms. Laird, Ms. Leon, and Mr. Colón, 7. Bill No. 25-2025, now known as Ordinance 2025-23, passed on Final Reading. 8D. Bill No. 26-2025 – Budget Adjustment – Reconciled HUD System – Community Development Block Grant Fund The Clerk read Bill No. 26-2025 – Budget Adjustment – Reconciled HUD System – Community Development Block Grant Fund, sponsored by Ms. Crampsie Smith and Mr. Colón, and titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR 2025 Voting AYE: Ms. Wilhelm, Mr. Callahan, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Ms. Kwiatek, Ms. Laird, Ms. Leon, and Mr. Colón, 7. Bill No. 26-2025, now known as Ordinance 2025-24, passed on Final Reading. 8E. Bill No. 27-2025 – Budget Adjustment – Full-Time Paralegal Position – General Fund The Clerk read Bill No. 27-2025 – Budget Adjustment – Full-Time Paralegal Position – General Fund, sponsored by Ms. Crampsie Smith and Mr. Colón, and titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND FOR 2025 Voting AYE: Ms. Wilhelm, Mr. Callahan, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Ms. Kwiatek, Ms. Laird, Ms. Leon, and Mr. Colón, 7. Bill No. 27-2025, now known as Ordinance 2025-25, passed on Final Reading. Bethlehem City Council Meeting 9 May 21, 2025 8F. Bill No. 28-2025 – Budget Adjustment – LVHN Portable Cribs – General Fund The Clerk read Bill No. 28-2025 – Budget Adjustment – LVHN Portable Cribs -- General Fund, sponsored by Ms. Crampsie Smith and Mr. Colón, and titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND FOR 2025 Voting AYE: Ms. Wilhelm, Mr. Callahan, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Ms. Kwiatek, Ms. Laird, Ms. Leon, and Mr. Colón, 7. Bill No. 28-2025, now known as Ordinance 2025-26, passed on Final Reading. 8G. Bill No. 29-2025 – Budget Adjustment – Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce Foundation Northside 2027 Planter Project– General Fund The Clerk read Bill No. 29-2025 – Budget Adjustment – Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce Foundation Northside 2027 Planter Project – General Fund, sponsored by Ms. Crampsie Smith and Mr. Colón, and titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND FOR 2025 Voting AYE: Ms. Wilhelm, Mr. Callahan, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Ms. Kwiatek, Ms. Laird, Ms. Leon, and Mr. Colón, 7. Bill No. 29-2025, now known as Ordinance 2025-27, passed on Final Reading. 8H. Bill No. 30-2025 – Budget Adjustment – Recycling-PA DEP 902 Grant – General Fund The Clerk read Bill No. 30-2025 – Budget Adjustment – Recycling-PA DEP 902 Grant – General Fund, sponsored by Ms. Crampsie Smith and Mr. Colón, and titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM, COUNTIES OF LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND FOR 2025 Voting AYE: Ms. Wilhelm, Mr. Callahan, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Ms. Kwiatek, Ms. Laird, Ms. Leon, and Mr. Colón, 7. Bill No. 30-2025, now known as Ordinance 2025-28, passed on Final Reading. 9. NEW ORDINANCES None. Bethlehem City Council Meeting 10 May 21, 2025 10. RESOLUTIONS A. Approve Resolution – Martin Tower – RACP (2025) Mr. Callahan and Ms. Kwiatek sponsored Resolution No. 2025-082 that authorized to execute all application forms necessary to apply for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant in the amount of $9,075,000 to be used toward the Martin Tower Project and that said officials are authorized to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with two specified development entities for the purposes of this project. Ms. Kwiatek asked for some history on this matter. Mr. Ziller said the original RACP award goes back to 2009. There have been several amendments since, the first of which was in 2011 with an additional award amount of $7.825 million bringing the total amount to $9,075,000. The City is a pass-through entity. Construction is now well along. Ms. Crampsie Smith said she would be recusing herself because one of her children is an employee of Lehigh Valley Health Network, which is an entity involved in the redevelopment of the Martin Tower site. Mr. Callahan received clarification that the RACP is being used on the two medical office buildings that are being built on the site. He asked whether there is movement on the residential component of the property. Mr. Ziller said no. Mayor Reynolds added a lot of conversations have been had as to how the developer can use both RACP and City Revitalization and Improvement Zone funding to make a plan work. Zoning allows for 1,100 units. A proposal has been made to build a 1,085-unit apartment building. The City has been hoping that plans will be submitted, but that has not yet happened. Mr. Callahan suggested contacting the developer again to obtain an update on the residential aspect. He added the belief that constructing up to 1,100 apartments would add to the housing stock and bring down housing costs in the City. Voting AYE: Ms. Wilhelm, Mr. Callahan, Ms. Kwiatek, Ms. Laird, Ms. Leon, and Mr. Colón, 6; ABSTENTION: Mr. Crampsie Smith, 1. The Resolution passed. (A signed copy of the City Council Disclosure of Conflict of Interest form is attached to the original set of meeting minutes.) B. Approve Resolution – 2025 20 Trench Restoration Project Phase 4 – Great Western Services, Inc. Mr. Callahan and Ms. Kwiatek sponsored Resolution No. 2025-083 that authorized to execute an Agreement with Great Western Services, Inc. to provide materials and labor to restore water and sewer utility trenches at locations throughout the City. Voting AYE: Ms. Wilhelm, Mr. Callahan, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Ms. Kwiatek, Ms. Laird, Ms. Leon, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Resolution passed. Bethlehem City Council Meeting 11 May 21, 2025 Ms. Leon made a motion, seconded by Ms. Laird, to consider agenda items 10 C through 10 F as a group. C. Approve Use Permit Agreement – Christmas City Spirits – 2025 Pride Party Palooza Mr. Callahan and Ms. Kwiatek sponsored Resolution No. 2025-084 that authorized to execute a Use Permit Agreement with Christmas City Spirits, LLC for the 2025 Pride Party Palooza. D. Approve Use Permit Agreement – Juneteenth LV – 2025 Juneteenth LV Music Festival Mr. Callahan and Ms. Kwiatek sponsored Resolution No. 2025-085 that authorized to execute a Use Permit Agreement with Juneteenth Lehigh Valley for the 2025 Juneteenth Lehigh Valley Music Festival. E. Approve Use Permit Agreement – Holy Infancy – 2025 Cultural Celebration Mr. Callahan and Ms. Kwiatek sponsored Resolution No. 2025-086 that authorized to execute a Use Permit Agreement with Holy Infancy Roman Catholic Church for the 2025 Holy Infancy Cultural Celebration. Voting AYE: Ms. Wilhelm, Mr. Callahan, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Ms. Kwiatek, Ms. Laird, Ms. Leon, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Resolution passed. F. Approve Use Permit Agreement – ArtsQuest – Sangriafest Mr. Callahan and Ms. Kwiatek sponsored Resolution No. 2025-087 that authorized to execute a Use Permit Agreement with ArtsQuest for Sangriafest. Voting AYE on items 10 C through 10 F: Ms. Wilhelm, Mr. Callahan, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Ms. Kwiatek, Ms. Laird, Ms. Leon, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Resolutions passed. G. Approve Resolution – 2025 27 Easton Ave to Stefko Blvd Drainage Area Improvements Contract – Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Mr. Callahan and Ms. Kwiatek sponsored Resolution No. 2025-088 that authorized to execute an Agreement with Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. to design drainage swale improvements for the Stefko Swale. Voting AYE: Ms. Wilhelm, Mr. Callahan, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Ms. Kwiatek, Ms. Laird, Ms. Leon, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Resolution passed. H. Approve Resolution – 2025 28 Stefko Drainage Swale Improvements Contract – Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Mr. Callahan and Ms. Kwiatek sponsored Resolution No. 2025-089 that authorized to execute an Agreement with Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. to design drainage improvements for Easton Avenue to Stefko Boulevard. Bethlehem City Council Meeting 12 May 21, 2025 Voting AYE: Ms. Wilhelm, Mr. Callahan, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Ms. Kwiatek, Ms. Laird, Ms. Leon, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Resolution passed. Mr. Laird made a motion, seconded by Ms. Wilhelm, to consider agenda items 10 I through 10 K as a group. Voting AYE: Ms. Wilhelm, Mr. Callahan, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Ms. Kwiatek, Ms. Laird, Ms. Leon, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Motion passed. I. Certificate of Appropriateness – HARB – 438 High Street Mr. Callahan and Ms. Kwiatek sponsored Resolution No. 2025-090 that authorized to install a 4-foot-high by 14-foot-long wood picket privacy fence between their property and the adjacent neighbor at 442 High Street. J. Certificate of Appropriateness – HARB – 438 Center Street Mr. Callahan and Ms. Kwiatek sponsored Resolution No. 2025-091 that authorized to remove aged vinyl siding from the back wall (East Façade) and restore the original brick masonry currently underneath the vinyl siding. Restoration to include repair to any brick face and repointing as needed using period appropriate materials and color. K. Certificate of Appropriateness – HARB – 521 Main Street Mr. Callahan and Ms. Kwiatek sponsored Resolution No. 2025-092 that authorized to install a new blade sign and window decals. Voting AYE on items 10 I through 10 K: Ms. Wilhelm, Mr. Callahan, Ms. Crampsie Smith, Ms. Kwiatek, Ms. Laird, Ms. Leon, and Mr. Colón, 7. The Resolutions passed. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned 8:12 PM. ATTEST: Tad J. Miller City Clerk