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Bill Schnoor, consulting engineer with Stantec, told the committee the proposal is “the first phase, to construct a new parks maintenance facility” on properties currently owned by SRTA that will, upon completion, be transferred to the city at no cost to permit SRTA to demolish the existing parks facility and build a consolidated SRTA operations and maintenance campus.

Planning Director Jeffrey Knight explained the project sequencing: SRTA (the regional transportation authority named in the packet) is acting as master developer for a multi‑phase redevelopment of the block. The first step is building the new parks maintenance facility on SRTA‑owned parcels. Once the new facility is complete, SRTA will demolish the city’s existing facility and advance its larger operations and maintenance building on the larger consolidated footprint.

The planning bureau reported the site comprises five parcels, including a former gas station canopy and several paved, underutilized lots. The proposal calls for on‑site stormwater management, sidewalks widened along Cameron and Hurst streets, pedestrian improvements for nearby transit and the Sunshine Park vicinity, and a fence along the frontage with all vehicular access consolidated to North Twelfth Street. The bureau also said the site lies in the 100‑year floodplain and the applicants are coordinating a FEMA letter of map revision; the revision would reduce the base flood elevation by about three feet and affect construction feasibility and required elevation measures.

The planning commission recommended approval subject to conditions, including FEMA approval of the letter of map revision, city arborist coordination to increase canopy and pollinator plantings, final demolition and construction approvals, and removal of the southernmost Twelfth Street vehicle access to simplify circulation near Sunshine Park. The project team said it had coordinated building layout with the parks department, that the main maintenance building will include administrative space and drive‑through garage doors for equipment, and that storage and materials bins will be provided on site.

Council members asked about ownership and sequencing; city solicitor representatives and SRTA staff said the intention is for SRTA to convey the completed parks facility site to the city and for the city to transfer its former site to SRTA for their larger project. Staff advised that the land‑transfer and right‑of‑way changes will come back to council in a series of legislative documents over time, and that the overall redevelopment carries multiple approvals and regulators. Presenters estimated the broader SRTA project at approximately $150 million.

Council members raised operational questions: impacts on bus service, coordination of highway occupancy permits with PennDOT for sidewalk and driveway work on Cameron Street, inclusion of local contractors during procurement, and whether the Twelfth Street approach will be resurfaced as part of the project. The applicants and planning staff said additional approvals and detailed contract packages will be brought to council as the project advances.

The committee recommended the resolution be forwarded to the next legislative session for council action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Harrisburg City Council - Work Session 4/15/25","oneSentenceSummary","Council’s Community and Economic Development committee reviewed Resolution 21 of 2025 to authorize preliminary/final lot consolidation and land‑development approval to build a new parks maintenance facility at Hurst and Cameron streets as the first phase of a larger SRTA redevelopment.","taxTitle","Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania","taxId",4675,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603188,"Council committee backs moving noise-control map amendment to full council to restore 2017 boundaries",1095,229000,1324000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000884-648f175f82fd21a8ee6308b185079e4d&start=229&end=1324","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000884-648f175f82fd21a8ee6308b185079e4d/thumbnail_229000.jpg","/articles/6603188/Harrisburg/Dauphin/Pennsylvania/Council-committee-backs-moving-noise-control-map-amendment-to-full-council-to-restore-2017-boundaries","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603188-c1962edaf0eb839d559aaaecafd3d7bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174981&Signature=Wd433BZKJQ4oFWXQJJ8o96Y3F7VunOVZQqDFhO9xmjSz0pS7kYCO~dRo69sI3Ktectb~ocoMh8Deekg7QWnODZsdou5CSadaemvpCpV6fIqqnLuZCmSWTc96WqbN93CCuCwX0JkXmMHTHCuV1Y44EQvYDjYdQsDpkDyQPmD0SIlY07~AgJd~YPnkGkRlExNKCX9HR~4oulJTQifBJsj4dW25NHC3uiwDsVr495cKsaykbLaOcmkCL8cy1nno5-c-1hSYdqXPuvX0xqVEIidbcaOMTYy4xlT8UdY0lEV4WYfbyzsQJF5u7syVjohiDQkvZu7iWhohxCiCEwGnDw1VbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilman Chad Jones, chair of the public safety committee, asked colleagues to advance Resolution 20 of 2025 — a petition to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) to extend the city’s noise-control exemption map for five years — and said he would offer an amendment to restore the map boundaries in effect in 2017.

Assistant City Solicitor Jonathan Luff described the item as “resolution 20 of 2025. This is the resolution approving the submission of the petition for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board,” and said the current ordinance had run from 2020 through 2025 and lapsed in January 2025. He told council members the administration had prepared a map showing the area in the 2017 resolution that Jones proposed restoring.

The committee discussed boundaries at length. Councilman Jones asked colleagues to review the 2017 map; Councilwoman Ross asked that the public be advised of when and how to comment. Mr. Trousdale told the committee there would be two opportunities for public comment: at the city’s legislative session where council will vote, and later at the PLCB hearing, which will be posted publicly under the Sunshine Act. Council members repeatedly requested a clearer list of affected businesses and specific noise-complaint counts tied to licensed establishments; Trousdale said that number was “not specified” in the materials and that the map review showed “quite a few” licensed businesses in the area.

Council members also discussed concerns the PLCB hearing officer had expressed about “zig-zaggy” boundaries. Vice President Green said the PLCB favored simpler, rectangular boundaries; city counsel staff and other members warned that more regular boundaries could extend the exemption into larger residential areas. Jones said his amendment intends to restore the 2017 boundary, which several speakers and public commenters said had previously included Midtown.

Public commenters during the meeting urged the council to restore the 2017 map. Mark Santana, speaking as president of Capitol Area Neighbors and a downtown resident, said the exemption allows local control and helps music venues and restaurants. John Trainor, representing the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center project, said Midtown had been included in earlier exemptions dating back to 2014 and 1999 and that the 2019 map change appeared to remove Midtown without adequate notice to affected businesses.

Councilman Jones moved to send Resolution 20, with his amendment restoring the 2017 boundary, to the next legislative session for a vote; the committee agreed to advance the item.

The outcome is procedural: the committee referred the resolution and amendment to the full council; a formal legislative vote and any PLCB submission will occur later. The record shows the council and administration intend to notify the public and the PLCB and to provide an opportunity for residents and business owners to comment at both the city legislative hearing and the PLCB hearing.

Looking ahead, council members requested a list of affected licensed establishments, noise‑complaint counts tied specifically to those establishments (if available), and the finalized map language that will accompany the proposed amendment.","Councilman Chad Jones, chair of the public safety committee, asked colleagues to advance Resolution 20 of 2025 — a petition to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to extend the city’s noise-control exemption map for five years, offering an amendment to restore the 2017 boundaries that would re‑include parts of Midtown.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603175,"Resident proposes Police Transparency and Accountability Reporting Ordinance; asks council to refer draft to committee",190,4069000,4259000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000884-648f175f82fd21a8ee6308b185079e4d&start=4069&end=4259","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000884-648f175f82fd21a8ee6308b185079e4d/thumbnail_4069000.jpg","/articles/6603175/Harrisburg/Dauphin/Pennsylvania/Resident-proposes-Police-Transparency-and-Accountability-Reporting-Ordinance-asks-council-to-refer-draft-to-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603175-0858d6d87cd4b9016c5f0f6513759db8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174981&Signature=j4CSfps1Doa4c-TGqUjsmUIlCLSnHpvUhcpceHtYXD2~rk948RN1Xmi4z5DtJqipRrw-Nd~9o6SIwJjmHQpRXXd2Q3-Eq3Ws9~1zRk1flWAFEN2az4HU0nb~xfw1Xpxu92rgGjd3WnstfC5s1GToCio3589XuVLcJGE~5CUCgJ2Sbj~ilUqGxN064pkh4RBVLtlrILeKJVI7pI49mcV-b8tpT4PX~GsA7pEdfqvYxXj4YKKpURINfxRwaNn-ATimFkZQosPohfHOWKnftr4WvSpuefqvNknM628vOoHJKbnNYIpe8OwXDtoP2O8ixzG-ZLypXAXyKa3FQ64BIbWumQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Robert Williams, a Capitol Heights resident, formally proposed a draft ordinance titled the Police Transparency and Accountability Reporting Ordinance and handed physical copies to the city solicitor, the council president and the chair of the public safety committee.

Williams said the ordinance would require quarterly reports to the mayor, city council and the Civilian Review/Accountability body (CLIA) about the Harrisburg Police Bureau’s body‑worn camera program, including counts of officers equipped, technical issues with the system, and, when permitted by bargaining and legal restrictions, aggregate compliance metrics and use of footage that could inform policy adjustments. He emphasized the draft was written to comply with existing legal constraints including Act 22 of 2017, the Right to Know Law, the Criminal History Record Information Act and the Juvenile Act, and the draft avoids mandating bargaining‑covered personnel data until labor negotiations permit.

Williams urged council to refer the draft to the appropriate committee for further review and refinement with the city solicitor and police bureau; he offered digital copies and further assistance. Council staff accepted physical copies for distribution and indicated the draft would be scanned and circulated to council and staff for consideration.

The proposal is a public comment request for council action; the transcript records no committee referral or formal council action taken during the meeting.","A resident, Robert Williams, presented a draft Police Transparency and Accountability Reporting Ordinance asking council to refer it for committee review. The draft would require recurring reporting on body‑worn camera deployment and system performance while remaining compliant with Act 22 of 2017 and collective bargaining limits.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6603179,"Council committee recommends professional services agreement with Urban Engineers for construction inspection",728,2953000,3681000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000884-648f175f82fd21a8ee6308b185079e4d&start=2953&end=3681","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000884-648f175f82fd21a8ee6308b185079e4d/thumbnail_2953000.jpg","/articles/6603179/Harrisburg/Dauphin/Pennsylvania/Council-committee-recommends-professional-services-agreement-with-Urban-Engineers-for-construction-inspection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603179-4b949c274616af648c4df27814279ab3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174981&Signature=fsgAFE0Z3haVw-aI07SFtS0tupUxUeE7siB-tbeVt5GE1XtzMBz7bUYUiBpIHHUWpJguHAUX2eynivKeOpkUDyZapapMxWsmxOez9-xVA~HEnmE07EUR-Pv6QV9xOisuinWcgy2UOKha3yZuwoyarPVd2i6-S~3sIXJExnMZzR5rpsR13uy9oCIFSfTpxokduaozDaARJsveaM~sPMIazOE0GjD338bGZzC0z6pimXK6fsRRtLu6Bk1v9lHQpwV8ieXAwm-TsT7vkgePXXT~yM1TWVwj0RneV7YIcdJYkNfcG1r3cPOgqAzAGlLZ~7Ycu3D93HOxNhZS7uQTl8D~Mg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilman Rodriguez, chair of the public works committee, presented Resolution 24 of 2025 authorizing the city to negotiate and enter a professional services agreement with Urban Engineers Inc. to provide construction inspection and construction management services on an as‑needed basis.

City Engineer Joel Saters told the committee the city has numerous ongoing and planned projects — including Sycamore Street, Berryhill Street, and Chestnut Street this year and other corridors thereafter — and that last year the city issued over 500 street‑cut permits for utility work. Saters said the department is understaffed to inspect all work and requested a consultant roster the city can call upon as needed.

Saters said the RFP was posted on PennBid, about 40 firms downloaded documents, and the city received two proposals; he recommended Urban Engineers and noted the firm assembled a team of subconsultants. Urban Engineers' representative described a team that includes five additional firms, two MBEs and one WBE (JBC Associates, located in the city limits), and said the firm has prior inspection experience in Harrisburg, including Third Street and Second Street projects.

On costs, Saters said the city will call consultants on an as‑needed basis and will not exceed the consulting line item budget. When pressed for an estimate by Councilwoman Ross, Saters said he foresaw \"no more than $100,000 per year for the 3 years\" (total $300,000) under the contract. Urban Engineers said its team will exclude any conflicted firm from projects where a conflict exists.

Council members asked about local hiring and minority‑owned business participation. Urban Engineers said they plan to use local teaming partners and that some prior agreements achieved over 20% MBE participation on similar work. Council members requested outreach to local trade schools and small, city‑based contractors for workforce and subcontracting opportunities.

The committee voted to forward Resolution 24 of 2025 to the next legislative session for council consideration.","Public works committee discussed Resolution 24 of 2025 to authorize negotiation of a professional services agreement with Urban Engineers Inc. for on‑call construction inspection and construction management services; staff said the contract would be used as needed and estimated spending at no more than $100,000 per year for three years.","actionData","errors"]

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