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Key decisions
- Resolution 65: Council approved a certificate of appropriateness for exterior work at 117 South Newbury Street. Roll call votes recorded \"yes\" by council members present and the measure moved forward. (Action: approved.)

- Resolution 66: The council approved a transfer of ARPA funds for the police department to cover personnel expenses for trauma‑informed care and GVI (incredible messenger) programs in the amount of $165,532. City staff described the change as a budget cleanup reallocating previously budgeted contractual funds to salaries and FICA for newly hired positions. (Action: approved.)

- Resolution 67: Council authorized execution of a memorandum of understanding with York County to place Wi‑Fi access points on city infrastructure, advancing a county Wi‑Fi expansion supported in part by ARPA funds. (Action: approved.)

- Resolution 69: Council approved the appointment of probationary police officers: Gregory Mosinger, Justin Seager, Israel Cabron Cruz, Jacob Hilner, Braden McIntyre, Nathan Raffensperger and James Smith. (Action: approved.)

Introductions (no final action tonight)
- Bill 26 (introduced by Tatum Washington): Vacate a 12x12 foot terminus of North Court Avenue at 15 East Philadelphia Street. (set to sit)
- Bill 27 (introduced by Queen of Washington): Amend 2025 budget for Economic & Community Development fund 29 — budget reduction of $853,023 and add $350,000 for Life Path Christian Ministries and Veterans Housing Support Program. (set to sit)
- Bill 28 (introduced by Felicia Dennis): Amend 2025 public works budget for Market Street bridge replacement — increase of $48,237 and reduce Princess Street Center by $350,000. (set to sit)
- Bill 29 (introduced by Queen of Washington): Amend 2025 Bureau of Health budget to appropriate $5,882.36 in Family Health Council of Central PA funds for family planning and STD testing for grant period 7/1/2025–6/30/2026. (set to sit)
- Bill 30 (introduced by Elizabeth Buck): Amend municipal code (Article 9.51) to allow property owners with 14 or more residential units to opt out of the city's designated trash collection service and elect private trash collection while paying a minimal administrative fee. (set to sit)

Votes and procedure notes
- Most approvals were unanimous on recorded roll calls as noted in the council minutes; where sponsors introduced bills, council \"set\" the bills (scheduled them for future hearings). Several items were described by staff as budget cleanups or reallocations of previously appropriated funds.

Ending: These items advance the city's administrative and budget work. Several introduced bills and the camera proposal (Resolution 68) will return to future committee or legislative sessions for further review and final votes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","York City Council Meeting 10/7/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its legislative meeting the York City Council approved a certificate of appropriateness, ARPA transfers for police programs, a county Wi‑Fi memorandum of understanding and probationary police appointments; several budget amendments and bills were introduced to set hearings.","taxTitle","York City, York County, Pennsylvania","taxId",4891,"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},6425872,"York council pauses York SafeNet camera authorization after wide public concern, sends proposal back to committee",5611,1537000,7148000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5905689-5c5b0be6ab82394abcbd7c387f52b1ca&start=1537&end=7148","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5905689-5c5b0be6ab82394abcbd7c387f52b1ca/thumbnail_1537000.jpg","/articles/6425872/York-City/York-County/Pennsylvania/York-council-pauses-York-SafeNet-camera-authorization-after-wide-public-concern-sends-proposal-back-to-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6425872-4a517a42431cabe0a50057f2d367a6b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771522930&Signature=SF7-bKkiNQ5BCaHod6tmvHnjOrzPuPB0Axag-3ONtQD1uKs1WwPPgAdA1HvE1lsbV~rEawOXyjaQdsHDenGkscWHvbXES7SHw5alPm51wejfmCd~h5zAodjoBnWO9HA~HErR5nE0-n~I12ol74iwqo9KhXdpJ89MczAzvvpbhtcRvVC2YDvZSWjzNro6YGvyTIlK2xHs3KYfuWLD9WdqN6Ex4chpHVTAced9sl8Id9Xlvby5ZLr-Gi2aWSo1h-Mxj5vUcngW-ja~yxlZ6PU4~bBRCT4VtkG-n5N9R1gQVjFkE915yRCz9idYIdQwycWmjKJht34OH13ZJBAx~kpDRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","York City Council on Oct. 7 heard more than two hours of public comment about a proposed citywide surveillance initiative led by the nonprofit York SafeNet and LogosWorks before voting to return the proposal to committee for further work.

Resolution 68 would have authorized York SafeNet to place camera access points on city infrastructure as part of a proposed 140-camera, $4.5 million public‑safety network. After dozens of speakers — including victims who said cameras could help solve crimes, business owners and community organizers who urged safeguards, and civil‑rights groups that called for stronger oversight — the council voted to place the resolution back in committee for additional review at its Oct. 29 meeting.

The vote followed lengthy public testimony that split largely along two lines: those who said cameras would help investigators and deter crime, and those who warned about civil‑liberties risks, lack of transparency, unclear governance and private control of surveillance data. Sherry Washington, president of the York NAACP, said the county branch opposes the project as presented and asked council to “put a pause” until stronger accountability, reporting and civil‑rights protections are written into any agreement. She said legal counsel reviewed project documents and found gaps in transparency and policy detail.

Supporters, including Police Commissioner Aaron Muldrow, described the cameras as a crime‑reduction tool and urged council to keep moving, noting prior localized camera projects and enforcement results. Muldrow and other supporters said components already in place — such as body‑worn cameras and community programs — would be complemented by a citywide network. Dozens of residents told council cameras would provide crucial evidence in violent crimes, hit‑and‑runs and other incidents.

Speakers raised detailed technical and policy concerns. Manuel Gomez, a longtime civic participant, and other technologists warned the council that the feasibility and deployment documents did not specify the system’s full technological capabilities, including whether advanced analytics or facial recognition would be used. Gomez cited the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) findings about higher error rates for some demographic groups and said algorithmic bias testing, access controls and documented governance are prerequisites for any deployment that could include such features.

LogosWorks representatives told council the group is a nonprofit and said its role has been as a fiscal sponsor and consultant; LogosWorks said it submitted materials for public review and that the member nonprofit governance model was chosen to increase accountability. LogosWorks asked council to consider next steps while it continues outreach and fundraising; city staff clarified no city tax dollars would be used for initial capital fundraising described in the proposal, and that future maintenance or city funding would be a separate decision.

Council members said the resolution, as written, requires additional deliverables before final approval. Several council members pointed out that prior votes and feasibility work had asked LogosWorks and York SafeNet to return with a governance structure, operating policies, a detailed coverage map and a completed feasibility study; that material remains a condition for moving forward.

Council President (chair) moved to return Resolution 68 to committee; the motion carried and the item will be discussed at the Oct. 29 council committee meeting. Council members and public speakers urged the committee process to include expanded community outreach, publication of the full feasibility study and clear policies addressing access, retention, audits, data sharing, oversight, civil‑rights impact review and remedies for misuse.

The council’s action is procedural: the committee referral preserves council oversight and requires proponents to address the specific policy and governance concerns raised during public comment and in committee. Proponents and opponents both said they intend to continue engagement before the next committee meeting.

Ending: Council did not approve the camera system tonight; instead it opted for additional review and public process. The Oct. 29 committee meeting will be the next formal public venue for the proposal.","After extensive public comment split between crime victims and civil-rights advocates, York City Council voted to send Resolution 68 — authorizing York SafeNet's citywide camera access to public infrastructure — back to committee for further review and policy development.",{"_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},6425858,"Penn Market vendor says lease terminated, asks council to press RDA for transparency on renovations",81,447000,528000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5905689-5c5b0be6ab82394abcbd7c387f52b1ca&start=447&end=528","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5905689-5c5b0be6ab82394abcbd7c387f52b1ca/thumbnail_447000.jpg","/articles/6425858/York-City/York-County/Pennsylvania/Penn-Market-vendor-says-lease-terminated-asks-council-to-press-RDA-for-transparency-on-renovations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6425858-571ba964b7e42f093263a2c320defa22/orig.mp4?Expires=1771522930&Signature=FmNustG-fiNvBhAqXD-Mm6H-vG2CYtjxtkvDhruYhmwBEw7~8VVUY0nXk1QnqAqq4thfeDKlW3xLSLqi-3T-5yL1Ct~ClKTuB8Y889TDZl9i0FbcLxgeGFT2Zr5NzSy6AduapI3exMQtIcvtatYVZEVz-5wJyeshOFqHBGYN3kc-J10MfPdn05wu~JMmqAsODsT4ny1hF1jlD6gF4iFD67hvBA9YfTUeXHFVBtMafyjzre6tgXwU-eHnfNWD08i~l40uWLVpvd1lqNQ07cb~7tk6v3lQsIpg-oLkQbbH96J5z9aSxJRAL6EvT9t8K98xUkBS-c3~9cj9bWxthkGZ9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During public comment at the Oct. 7 meeting, Nate Jamieson, a Penn Market vendor, urged the City Council to press the Redevelopment Authority for greater transparency about market renovations and vendor communications.

Jamieson said his lease at Penn Market was terminated this month in what he described as a personal dispute with the market manager. He said vendors lost their liaison after a management change and that vendors lacked a clear chain of command and information about renovation schedules. Jamieson said he had reviewed city records indicating city funds were granted for Penn Market renovations and that the renovations were scheduled to begin in February 2019; as of Oct. 2025 he said work had not been completed and vendors remain uncertain about timelines and authority.

Jamieson asked council to “push up on the RDA” to provide vendors with clearer information about funding sources, renovation plans and management decisions. He said vendors had just received a packet this week listing funds and locations but that more transparency and a stronger vendor voice are needed. He did not specify a requested motion or mention a pending agenda item; his remarks were recorded as public comment only.

Ending: Jamieson’s remarks were a request for council oversight and for the RDA to improve vendor outreach and transparency; no formal council action on the matter was recorded during the meeting.","A Penn Market vendor told the council the Redevelopment Authority (RDA) has not provided clear communication to vendors about renovation plans and funding, and said his lease was recently terminated amid unresolved renovation scheduling that began in 2019.",{"_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},6425863,"South Central York residents urge council to challenge Pennsylvania American Water rate hikes",238,184000,422000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5905689-5c5b0be6ab82394abcbd7c387f52b1ca&start=184&end=422","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5905689-5c5b0be6ab82394abcbd7c387f52b1ca/thumbnail_184000.jpg","/articles/6425863/York-City/York-County/Pennsylvania/South-Central-York-residents-urge-council-to-challenge-Pennsylvania-American-Water-rate-hikes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6425863-f73deeb0b860c3896fac8b418574aea4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771522930&Signature=ZcgcpIuFZCmji7zLRj4VGHVt9jJO-s6zCHVOC18kxmyFfl9BzwfNsZYqT2lF-Ful5BSqm-PvJObNIiIXlHZ43LO93jWb9ohienvbUs-x1f2kzAqviXmIwTIPleok2X6tnuuTwXUw9MiwCSFL7EZP8A~ibfZl7b0OHD4uDjEQvjbixESnko0wlGElj7x~jY4gFTikPnyeH2F~BvRrV6L2wuDkb--QTvcpuib9gIK8NcdBTwfjK06sEl10IMV--CN7hq7~MOmMDAQkwvFozwi8DwF7OqA7~rCcCvg86GeOpXYYxbefERj1LhWhX6gv1XFty6txx2Zrgv3lZDCFWUPJ5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Oct. 7 meeting public‑comment period, multiple residents from South Central York urged the City Council to intervene on recent wastewater rate increases imposed by Pennsylvania American Water (PAW).

Dominic Pepper, speaking for South Central neighborhoods, described steep changes under a May 27 rate schedule for rate zone 1B that he said nearly doubled typical household wastewater bills for a 2,500‑gallon monthly usage. Pepper said the company’s new tariff changed per‑100‑gallon charges and raised fixed service and usage fees, and he recounted sample monthly bill increases from about $22.83 under the old tariff to $44.77 under the new one for 2,500 gallons.

Pepper described the change as a 177% increase for some usage levels and said PAW attributes the hikes to infrastructure needs following its 2022 acquisition of the local York water system. He told council residents did not cause prior system mismanagement and should not be asked to fully shoulder those costs. He also said PAW bills wastewater as a function of water use (including outdoor watering), which he considers unfair.

Pepper said he filed an informal complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and was told the PUC’s informal process has limited jurisdiction; he said formal PUC complaints can take months and require legal assistance. He cited precedent from Scranton, Dunmore and AquaPA cases where consumer advocacy or local appeals prompted reductions or investigations, and he urged council to draft a resolution calling on the PUC to review PAW’s rate changes, hold hearings in York and require PAW to justify its billing practices.

The public comment did not include a formal staff report or a council motion on the subject during the meeting; Pepper asked the council to lead with a resolution to the PUC rather than expecting residents to pursue formal regulatory complaints on their own.

Ending: Council did not take formal action on the record during the meeting. Pepper asked the council to pursue a resolution and to request PUC hearings and oversight on billing practices affecting York’s South Central neighborhoods.","Residents told council proposed wastewater rate increases by Pennsylvania American Water (PAW) are unaffordable and urged the city to press the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for hearings and relief.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Council approves local matters; several budget and MOU items advance

York council pauses York SafeNet camera authorization after wide public concern, sends proposal back to committee

Penn Market vendor says lease terminated, asks council to press RDA for transparency on renovations

South Central York residents urge council to challenge Pennsylvania American Water rate hikes