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Zoning ordinances: The council adopted two zoning-map amendments after prior public hearings. Bill 3 of 2025 (rezone 640 Ulrich Street from industrial to residential medium density) and Bill 4 of 2025 (rezone 320 Riley Street, 1511 North Third Street and 329 Harris Street from industrial to commercial neighborhood) each passed on final reading by recorded votes of 7 to 0.

Board appointments: The council considered two appointments to the board of directors of Capital Region Water (CRW). Resolution 22 (appointing Shay Swerver) passed 5 to 2; Resolution 23 (appointing Pierre O. McCoy) passed 4 to 3. Several council members said they supported the nominees’ qualifications but raised concerns about existing board service and the desire to give other residents opportunities to serve. The council amended both resolutions to assign term end dates: Swerver’s term was set to end in 02/2027 and McCoy’s to end in 02/2028, with those amendments passing on recorded votes.

Citizens Law Enforcement Advisory Committee: Resolutions 25 and 26, confirming the appointments of Leon Hudson Sr. and Amici Walker Sr. to the Citizens Law Enforcement Advisory Committee (CLIAC), passed unanimously, 7 to 0.

Hall Manor aquatic facility survey: Resolution 27 authorizes the city to negotiate a professional-services agreement with Beta Environmental (listed in the committee report as Veta/Beta Environmental Associates) to perform an environmental and geotechnical survey for the Hall Manor aquatic facility project. Kevin Burns, a professional geologist with Veta Environmental Associates, said the survey is expected to take “approximately 4 to 6 months.” Director Dave Baker told council the survey cost is $57,810 and will be paid from ARPA funds; the city previously designated $8,000,000 for pool revitalization, including $2,000,000 for design. Resolution 27 passed 6 to 1.

Safe Streets grant application: The administration requested a resolution (Resolution 29) authorizing submission of a USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application for up to $5,000,000 to improve safety and accessibility along Division Street. Miss Vollmer (administration) said the application would seek up to $5 million and requires a 20% local match; the administration proposed using liquid fuels and general-fund assets for the match. Council suspended the rules to discuss the item and then moved Resolution 29 to the administration committee for further documentation and action; the administration clarified the federal application deadline is July 20.

Other committee referrals: The council read first readings of Bill 5 (zoning map amendment for 2601 North Third Street), Bill 6 (amendments to the city's electrical code to implement certain fees) and Bill 7 (amendments regarding vehicle removal and towing) and referred them to the appropriate committees. Several other resolutions were referred to committee or noted for future action.

Votes at a glance (recorded votes as read into the record):
- Bill 3 (640 Ulrich St rezoning): passed 7–0.
- Bill 4 (320 Riley St / 1511 N 3rd / 329 Harris rezoning): passed 7–0.
- Resolution 22 (appoint Shay Swerver to CRW): passed 5–2; term amended to end 02/2027 (5–2).
- Resolution 23 (appoint Pierre O. McCoy to CRW): passed 4–3; term amended to end 02/2028 (4–3).
- Resolution 25 (appoint Leon Hudson Sr. to CLIAC): passed 7–0.
- Resolution 26 (appoint Amici Walker Sr. to CLIAC): passed 7–0.
- Resolution 27 (authorize geotechnical/environmental consultant for Hall Manor aquatic facility, $57,810 from ARPA): passed 6–1.
- Resolution 29 (USDOT Safe Streets grant application, up to $5,000,000 with 20% local match): motion to suspend rules succeeded; item moved to administration committee for documentation and further action; application deadline confirmed as July 20.

Council members who spoke during the votes restated procedural details, requested supporting documents (some council members asked to receive cost estimates and design breakdowns in advance) and emphasized the need for inter-departmental coordination on grant applications and construction projects.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Harrisburg City Councill Legislative Session - 05/27/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council adopted two zoning-map amendments, confirmed multiple board appointments and authorized a geotechnical survey for the Hall Manor aquatic facility; a USDOT Safe Streets grant application was moved to committee with a July 20 deadline.","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},6527824,"Residents urge neighborhood organizing, raise parking and senior-center concerns",443,1456590,1900000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3526240-2d1a9be69c58e92b9ea896c6e609a0ff&start=1456&end=1900","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3526240-2d1a9be69c58e92b9ea896c6e609a0ff/thumbnail_1456590.jpg","/articles/6527824/Harrisburg/Dauphin/Pennsylvania/Residents-urge-neighborhood-organizing-raise-parking-and-senior-center-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6527824-18e9239bb35d68ae79f7b3fd03dabd55/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187511&Signature=j-2RV3M0BKkt5w1i9LIMncpbB~oHYYCRiwinmyG4X6ohHQ7dCt8ORAQsmBlNaobxXIiALNoddEb2U6IffgjhOKyorrKT4~C8aaT-TRmx9bBS6YbUceYLWk-Aa-9HzW8gMioeEzqF9Y4LhGoyopZzYxXUDR4MPwS0~jJJiP1I7Yh4KC-Amx7VLv8RAwrZsDmqSSt1YZbnFO-BQQ8NUBQuLhm3MLIq-3KVTtXJbUnSc-YGiCegQO7i8i~UOIg3Wq5XimyyCedShxR1203-keJ~aP~ev6bJrDk7L2ZBhBUvDnyFf9OWb2Eo42t90A7us4PUh2-b30mjYKhZGvK48TjFeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the courtesy of the floor portion of the meeting, two residents raised community and neighborhood service concerns.

Rick Hicks Sr., identifying himself as a community organizer and resident of 1300 Bigelow Court, said he is forming an Uptown organizing effort and expects to work with council, Parks & Recreation and Public Safety on summer programming and community safety. “Get used to seeing our faces down here,” Hicks said, adding the organizers do not plan to be adversarial and want to partner with council members and the mayor.

Later, Evelyn Hunt, a State Street resident, said parking near City Hall is difficult when special events and buses occupy curb and loading zones. She asked whether the city can provide better options for council meeting attendees, including parking in the garage or loading zones. Hunt also requested updates on a proposed handrail for steps into Reservoir Park at the end of Walnut Street, sidewalks, grass cutting along Walnut and funding for the senior center.

Councilwoman Rawls responded that staff have documented conditions during a recent walkaround and that she spoke with Kevin Jackson; they are meeting soon to discuss rails and sidewalks. The administration said it had no updates to share about ARPA funding for the senior center and that invitations to Department of Building and Housing leadership to provide updates had not resulted in a briefing.

Council members did not take formal action during public comment but acknowledged the requests and indicated staff follow-up would be appropriate.

Key follow-ups requested: contact Codes for the foreclosure/foreclosure-registry QR-code question (raised earlier in old business), arrange meetings to review steps/sidewalk plans and provide an update on senior-center ARPA funding when staff are available.","Public commenters called for community organizing in Uptown and for council action on parking accessibility, steps and sidewalk repairs, grass maintenance and ARPA-funded senior-center updates; the administration said it had no updates on ARPA funding for the senior center.",{"_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},6527829,"Council proclaims 25th Tour de Belt, recognizes Capital Area Greenbelt Association",741,3811730,4553630,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3526240-2d1a9be69c58e92b9ea896c6e609a0ff&start=3811&end=4553","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3526240-2d1a9be69c58e92b9ea896c6e609a0ff/thumbnail_3811730.jpg","/articles/6527829/Harrisburg/Dauphin/Pennsylvania/Council-proclaims-25th-Tour-de-Belt-recognizes-Capital-Area-Greenbelt-Association","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6527829-c2e8a4d447ca082e7acf7771c05a5e2e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187511&Signature=kUdsW6dsPxyt8CcdHLJd4AfCf2bZddIId3HVpHCUXoHM8QBi5mh5UZj8eo66~WIO4KA~TWBBs7k67MMk2OyemymlZKUk5tC9Q2G55f4Pqu1i7fxYGT2vDSviY~x1khT9D5gGgA2KoXe~0iMij3khATwtKfK0F4kbHO0yAkvJ4Evk~8gel5qCoS94I2vEDSFWbOYLTXfkJlbpwv5a8KFmuSM8sbPZY0936uyzHfOjFjelsZ4hoMDkut9B~QCkWbVmo3Z8mchDZjRdvCclcElCSVnb7MB18fL~uCHOuAeHw8X0y64VutWX~C0anibqpZALud7FEaHkdtnRXL12se3wfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Harrisburg City Council issued a proclamation recognizing the Capital Area Greenbelt Association’s (CAGA) 25th annual Tour de Belt and invited residents to participate in the family-friendly ride.

Doug Hill, president of the Capital Area Greenbelt Association, told the council the Tour de Belt is the nonprofit’s primary fundraiser and “an opportunity for the community to get out and enjoy the treasure that we have here in the city.” He said the event supports trail maintenance and improvements and is part of the area’s active transportation network.

Hill said registration is available at caga.org and that riders will meet at the Harrisburg Area Community College campus for staggered starts. “The first wave goes off at about 09:00,” he said, and the organizers are “anticipating somewhere in the neighborhood of at least a thousand riders.”

The proclamation, signed on behalf of the City of Harrisburg by Michael J. Parker, City Clerk, and Danielle L. Bowers of Harrisburg City Council, commends CAGA for volunteer stewardship of the 20-mile Capital Area Greenbelt and for proceeds that support maintenance and improvements.

Council members and CAGA representatives said the ride promotes outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship and active transportation. The council invited residents and visitors to attend the event on Sunday, June 1.

Details: registration at caga.org; meet at the HACC campus; first wave about 9:00 a.m.","Harrisburg City Council issued a proclamation recognizing the Capital Area Greenbelt Association's 25th Tour de Belt and highlighted the event as a community fundraiser; registration is available at caga.org and the ride meets at the HACC campus on Sunday, June 1.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves zoning changes, confirms board appointments and funds Hall Manor survey; Safe Streets grant moved to committee

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Council proclaims 25th Tour de Belt, recognizes Capital Area Greenbelt Association