JOHNSTOWN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 10, 2023  City Council met in a stated session for the general transaction ofbusiness. Mayor Janakovic called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Britt offered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The following members of Council were present for roll call:  Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt, Ms. Huchel, Mayor Janakovic, Reverend King, Mrs. Mock (6) Ethan Imhoff, City Manager; Alex Ashcom, Assistant City Manager; Robert Ritter, Finance Director; John Dubnansky, Economic Development Director; Dave Williams, Codes Enforcement Manager; Elizabeth Benjamin, Esquire, City Solicitor; Robert Statler, Fire Chief; Richard Pritchard, Police Chief; Tony Penna, Recreation; and Amber Berezansky, HR, were also present.  Absent: Mr. Capriotti (1) vacation.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Mr. Britt made a motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 12, 2023; Public Hearing Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2023; and Special Council Meeting Minutes of April 27,2023. The motion was seconded by Mr. Yeas: Ms. Huchel, Mrs. Mock, Reverend King, Mayor Janakovic, Mr. Britt,  Arnone and passed by the following vote:  Mr. Arnone (6). Nays: None (0).  ROCLAMATOASANARDS HONORS, RESOLUTIONS OF RECOGNITION Mayor Janakovic noted aj proclamation for Military Spouse Appreciation Day will be  presented on Friday, May 12, 2023. PUBLIC COMMENT-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY  John DeBartola, 1197 Bedford Street, Johnstown, asked that Council vote in favor of Bill No. 1 of2023, the Mom's House property, and asked that those same five, who voted yes for the first read to vote yes for the second read. Charlene Stanton, Johnstown, presented her concerns regarding the demolition agreement between the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority and the City of Johnstown. She inquired ift the Solicitor reviewed the agreement and would City staff monitor demolition and inspect properties for asbestos and asbestos    Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Stated Meeting, continued  2of16  abatements ifr necessary. Shei inquired how 103. Adams Street was improperly demolished, that it was not checked for asbestos, which led her to file a Shawn Jones, 632. Ash Street, Johnstown, stated his bar was: shut down due to code violations, and he lost 30 days ofrevenue. He referred to another club that had  complaint with the DEP.  similar violations, which was not shut down.  REPORTS CITY MANAGER:  Ethan Imhoff, City Manager, reported that work continues on Section 106 ofthe Main Street Project, and several meetings were held with Historic Preservation. Project sites were mapped out, and public meetings will be held in the near future. A meeting was held with Escape design team a few weeks, and public meetings will be forthcoming on thej project. Enterprise Software is being updated, which had been previously authorized Mr. Imhoff thanked Dave Williams, Director ofCodes, Public Works and volunteers, who helped out with the community cleanup during the month of April 2023. Over 30 tons of garbage was collected at very little cost to the  by Council.  City. MAYOR:  Mayor Frank Janakovic noted the opportunity to attend to recent events including the Star Summit at the Conference Center, which recognized recovering drug, alcohol individuals and those, who had been incarcerated. He noted his attendance at the Pennsylvania Chamber presentation across the State ofPennsylvania for discussion how other cities and the state need to Thel Mayor announced that last week. Johnstown exited Act 47 and noted the attendance ofLieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Acting DCED Secretary Rick Siger, who did the offiçial presentation. Mayor Janakovic commended Mr. Janakovic reported the entire DCED staff recently spent the day in Johnstown taking tours, meeting with citizens, and "getting to know  draw people back into Pennsylvania and Johnstown.  all those involved in getting the City to this point.    Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Stated Meeting, continued  3of16  Johnstown". U.S. HUD representative Matt Heckles also spent a day in Johnstown reviewing issues with thej population, transient population, issues in! Prospect. An application for funding will be submitted. The Mayor referred to the last two weeks in the City of Johnstown as "very positive" moving forward. He commended Council members, who attended  these meetings including the Act 47 celebration.  CITY SOLICITOR:  Elizabeth Benjamin, Esquire, noted Bill No. 3 of2023, Fee Schedule, on the agenda was recommended to be tabled, sO it could be adopted simultaneously with Bill No. 60 of2023, which incorporates the Fee Schedule by ordinance. And being that Bill No. 3 was previously presented and read as an Ordinance for First Read at the last meeting, int the absence of an objection from any Council members, when that item is reached on the agenda, an abbreviated version would be read ifthere is a motion to table. That ifr not and it proceeds toa motion for Final Adoption, then it will be read in its entirety.  CITY ENGINEER: None.  COUNCILUPDATESNEIGHBORHOOD LIAISONS:  Ms. Huchel reported ai recent opportunity to attend the Westmoreland County Blight Summit, which was attended by representatives from their land bank to discuss strategies used to get properties rehabilitated or back into taxation. Ms. Huchel reported that Pennsylvania Council on the Arts recently visited Johnstown for an open house held att the Oil House at People's Natural Gas Council woman Huchel stated she was "very encouraged" by the HUD  Park.  representative visit.  Reverend King stated she is also "very encouraged by what's going on with HUD." She reported working with the United Neighborhood Association to ensure that ai residents' group is present in each neighborhood. All but one group had  been established.    Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Stated Meeting, continued  4of16  She noted her attendance at al House of Worship seminar recently held by the District Attorney regarding what to do when a church comes under attack and Reverend King also reported that ai meeting of all the neighborhood associations and their leadership will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 5:30 at the Conference Center. All were invited to attend. Mrs. Mock reported the West End Improvement Group willl hold its Annual Trash to Treasures yard sale this coming Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13. Work will begin on the community gardens with the next few weeks. Mrs. Mock thanked all involved ini the recent neighborhood cleanup. She called the community spirit "alive and well," and there was ai need to "keep on She noted speaking with the Lieutenant Governor at the recent Act47 ceremony regarding the Governor's plans for neighborhoods, referred to as the Elm Street Project, and Johnstown would: not be' "left out" ofthel Elm Street  how to keep safe.  going" with the neighborhood comradery.  funding.  Mr. Arnone provided an update on statistical information related to the population of public housing communities located within the City of Johnstown, He reported that as. April 30, 2023, the population of the public housing communities was 1,108 and along with Section Eight totaled 3,531 families. Currently 47 percent oft the people living inj poverty ini the City of] Johnstown Mr. Arnone reported that the. JHA was proud to be part ofar recent visit by HUD official, Matt Heckles. He stated Johnstown is looking forward to receiving upcoming technical assistance to help in determining evaluation Mr. Arnone noted a GEO tech survey did not reveal any serious concerns regarding the Prospect Housing Project. Administration is meeting weekly with HUD in Pittsburgh for discussion of possible steps moving forward as Mr. Arnone noted application was made for a grant through HUD to make changes to the Oakhurst community with: regard to design and as well as other changes inside to make it medium to low level housing and notj just low  are being assisted.  options for the. JHA.  well as updates.  income.    Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Stated Meeting, continued  5of16  As Council's representative on the GJWA, 19 lead service lines havel been replaced in April for a total of89. During the Month of April, 9,000 feet of main line was Work in the Central Business District by Snyder is 98 percent completed, that overall the project is 90 percent completed. Pressure test levels for the City are 63.47, which when the system was sold, was just under 50 percent. He stated  inspected and 22,100 feet of main line was jetted.  progress is being made slowly. Osborne Field at Roxbury Park. done with private donations.  Mr. Britt commended all those involved in the recent dedication of the Dee Dee  He noted that repainting near Franklin and Market Streets downtown will be Mr. Arnone further reported that on Memorial Day at 0900 at the Osborne Field in Roxbury Park a 30-foot flag pole will be dedicated to the men and women of the City of. Johnstown, who have served honorably in service ofc our country  provided by the. American Legion.  PETITIONS: None.  ORDINANCES FOR FINALREAD AND ADOPTION  BILL NO.23 OF 2022, (TABLED) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND SETTING FORTH REQUIREMENTS FOR MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICES ANDLICENSING TAXTOI BE CODIFIED WITHIN CHAPTER EIGHT (BUSINESS REGULATION. AND' TAXATION CODE) TITLE FOUR (TAXATION) OF THE CITY OF JOHNSTOWN CODIFIED ORDINANCES AS A NEW CHAPTER 804 ENTITLED MECHANICAL  AMUSEMENT DEVICES".  Mr. Arnone made ai motion to remove from table. The motion was seconded by and then rescinded by Mr. Britt. Mayor Janakovic seconded the motion, which Yeas: Mr. Arnone, Mayor Janakovic, Reverend King, Mrs. Mock,  passed by the following vote:  Ms. Huchel (5) Nays: Mr. Britt( (1).    Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Stated Meeting, continued  6of16  Mr. Arnone made a motion to approve as read. The motion was seconded by Mrs.  Mock and passed by the following vote:  Yeas: Mr. Arnone, Mayor. Janakovic, Reverend King, Mrs. Mock,  Ms. Huchel (5) Nays: Mr. Britt (1).  BILL NO.1OF 2023, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JOHNSTOWN, ORDINANCE NO. 4964 ADOPTED APRIL 13, 2005, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 5086, PASSED JUNE 22, 2011; ORDINANCE NO.51191 PASSED JANUARY: 23, 2013; ORDINANCE: NO.: 5139 PASSED NOVEMBER 27, 2013; ORDINANCE NO. 5191 PASSED DECEMBER 9,2015; AND ORDINANCE NO. 5330 PASSED MARCH 9, 2022, BY REZONING CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND: LOCATED IN THE 8TH WARD OF THE  CITY OF JOHNSTOWN.  Mr. Arnone made ai motion to approve The motion was seconded by Mrs. Mock. Ms. Huchel commented that it would be a disservice tot the community to not enforce proper zoning regulations as previously set forth and is' "puzzled" that fellow Council members are voting to approve against the recommendation oft the Planning Commission. She is not against Mom's House moving forward but  stated an R-1 is not the correct zoning for the project.  The motion passed by the: following vote:  Yeas: Mr. Britt, Mayor Janakovic, Reverend King, Mrs. Mock (4).  Nays: Ms. Huchel (1). Mr. Arnone did not vote on the motion.  BILL NO.30F 2023, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JOHNSTOWN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING ORDINANCES 26 (PASSED 3-28-1914); 3703 (PASSED 10-27-66); 4276 (PASSED 5-26-82); 4318 (PASSED 11-22-83); 4389 (PASSED 9-10-86); 4390( (PASSED 9-10- 86); 4419 (PASSED 12-31-86); 4528 (PASSED 2-28-90); 4544 (PASSED 9- 26-90); 4670 (PASSED 7-13-94); 4698 (PASSED 12-21-94); 4701 (PASSED 12-21-94); 4704 (PASSED 12-21-94); 4705 (PASSED 12-21-94); 4706 (PASSED 12-21-94); 4723(PASSED 4-26-95); 4724 (PASSED 4-26-95); 4770 (PASSED 3-12-97); 4795 (PASSED 2-11-98); 4805 (PASSED 8-19- 98); 4810 (PASSED 9-9-98); 4818 (PASSED 1-27-99); 4820 (PASSED2-28- 01); 4837 (PASSED 12-8-99); 4850 (PASSED 3-22-00); 4863 (PASSED 11-    Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Stated Meeting, continued  7of16  8-00); 4864 (PASSED 11-8-00); 4869(PASSED 1-10-01); 4920 (PASSED 10-12-05); 4938 (PASSED 4-28-04); 4955 (PASSED 12-8-05); 4965 (PASSED 4-13-05); 4968 (PASSED 8-10-05); 4972 (PASSED 10-12-05); 4975 (PASSED 10-12-05); 4979 (PASSED 10-12-05); 4986 (PASSED2-22- 06); 5021 (PASSED 7-9-08); 5054 (PASSED 2-24-10); 5055 (PASSED2 2-24- 10); 5064 (PASSED 3-24-10); 5068 )PASSED 5-26-10); 5087 (PASSED6 6- 22-11); 5090 (PASSED9-24-11): 5102 (PASSED 3-28-12); 5139 (PASSED 11-27-13); 5144 (PASSED3 3-5-14); 5146 (PASSED 4-24-14); 5148 (PASSED 5-14-14); 5182 (PASSED 9-9-15); 5191 (PASSED 12-9-15); 5198 (PASSED 4-20-16); 5221 (PASSED 2-8-17); 5238 (PASSED 9-13-17); 5252 (PASSED 4-11-18); 5279 (PASSED 12-11-19); 5288 (PASSED 6-10-20; 5294 (PASSED 8-12-20); 5302 (PASSED 11-18-20); 5319 (PASSED 10-13- 21; 5334 (PASSED 4-20-22); 5338 (PASSED 9-14-22), REPEALING VARIOUS OUTDATED CODES, ESTABLISHING NEW FEES FOR SERVICES, SETTING POLICY FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT AND ESTABLISHING Al FEE SCHEDULE WITHIN THE CITY OF  JOHNSTOWN.  Ms. Benjamin explained this bill is proposed to amend multiple ordinançes as noted above and published. Current recommended action is ai motion to table this bill sO it can be passed simultaneously with Bill No. 60 of2023, which will establish the Fee Schedule inj place of what was being amended by this  ordinance.  Mr. Arnone made ai motion to table. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Mock and  passed by the following vote:  Yeas: Mayor. Janakovic, Reverend King, Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel,  Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt (6).  Nays: None (0). ORDINANCES FOR FIRSTI READ  BILL NO.40F 2023, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF. JOHNSTOWNTO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE PENSION PLANS ESTABLISHED FOR THE BENEFIT OF CITY UNIFORMED ANDI NON- UNIFORMED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES TO: PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF PENSION. AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH. APPLICABLE  LAW.  Mr. Britt made ai motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Mr. Arnone.    Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Stated Meeting, continued  8of16  Mr. Imhoffexplained there are existing discrepancies between Third-Class City Code and the bargaining agreements for nonuniformed and prior pensions. He stated two audits by the Auditor General highlighted these discrepancies. Amber Berezansky and staffhave compiled this bill, which reconciles differences over the years and corrects the audit findings. Ms. Berezansky explained how the City's pension plans would be brought into compliance with the Third-Class City Code andt the City's fire, police and nonuniformed collective bargaining agreements. Mr. Imhoffn noted guidance  from labor counsel with regard to the matter.  The motion passed by the following vote:  Yeas: Mayor. Janakovic, Reverend King, Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel,  Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt (6).  Nays: None (0).  BILL NO.5OF 2023, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JOHNSTOWN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, VACATING WAGONER PLACE. FROM HAY AVENUE' TOSUPPES AVENUE. AS A PUBLIC  THOROUGHFARE.  Mr. Arnone made a motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Mock and  passed by the following vote:  Yeas: Reverend King, Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel, Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt,  Mayor. Janakovic (6).  Nays: None (0).  BILL NO. 60F 2023, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JOHNSTOWN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, ESTABLISHING Al FEE  SCHEDULE OF THE CITY OF. JOHNSTOWN.  Mr. Britt made ai motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Mock. Mrs. Mock would like to have as special meeting scheduled to vote simultaneously on the two ordinançes to become effective at the end ofthe month, beginning of  June.  The motion passed by the following vote:  Yeas: Reverend King, Mrs. Mock, Ms. Huchel, Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt,  Mayor Janakovic (6).    Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Stated Meeting, continued Nays: None (0).  9of16  RESOLUTIONS  Resolution No.  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOHNSTOWN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING A MINOR SUBDIVISIONI LOT MERGE CONSOLIDATING SEVENI PARCELS ON HORNER STREET IN THE CITY OF. JOHNSTOWN.  Mr. Arnone made a motion to: remain tabled.  Mr. Imhoff explained the reason for the motion to remain tabled is there has not been any reply from MSP Properties regarding a meeting per Council's direction at  the last meeting.  Resolution No. 10566  Al RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. JOHNSTOWIN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZINGTHE CITY MANAGER TO: EXECUTE. ALLI DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ANDTAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TOSIGN. A COOPERATION AGREEMENT  (DEMOLITION SERVICE) WITHTHE. JOHNSTOWN  REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.  Mr. Arnone made a motion to approve. The motion was seconded' by Mrs. Mock. Mr. Imhoffe explained Public Works has been the primary overseer of this agreement.  The motion passed by the following vote:  Yeas: Ms. Huchel, Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt, Mayor Janakovic,  Reverend King, Mrs. Mock (6).  Nays: None (0).  Resolution No. 10567  Al RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. JOHNSTOWIN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION AND BUSINESS PLAN (A&BP)    Wednesday, May 10,2023 Stated Meeting, continued  10of16  THROUGH THE PENNSYLVANIA REDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE CAPITAL PROGRAM (RACP). FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSTOWN Mr. Arnone: made ai motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Reverend King. Mr. Imhoff explained this isi in connection with the RAISE grant whereby $2 million would go towards the Main Street Project and $1 million to the train station project. An application and business plan are required within six months to! be  CONNECTIVITY PROJECT.  eligible for the funding. The motion passed by the following vote:  Yeas: Mayor Janakovic, Reverend King, Mrs. Mock Ms. Huchel,  Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt (6).  Nays: None (0).  Resolution No. 10568  Al RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. JOHNSTOWIN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING THE. FY: 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG). AND: HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAMS APPLICATIONS. Mr. Britt made a motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Mr. Arnone. Ms. Huchel noted her attendance at the public hearing held yesterday, May 9,2023.  The motion passed by the following vote:  Yeas: Mayor Janakovic, Reverend King, Mrs. Mock Ms. Huchel,  Mr. Arnone, Mr. Britt (6).  Nays: None (0).  Resolution No. 10569  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. JOHNSTOWN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE AGREEMENT WITHTETRA TECH FOR ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES AND. AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $59,150, Al NEWTOTAL FEE OF    Wednesday, May 10,2023 Stated Meeting, continued  11of16  $595,500.00. ALONG WITH EXTENDING THE. AGREEMENT END DATE  FO MARCH: 30, 2024.  Mr. Arnone made ai motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Mock. Mr. Imhoff explained the additional amount would go towards phase one and phase two of the study on the Moxham bus barn site and Mr. Gas site, Cresson. Mr. Dubnansky explained this is a shared grant with the Cambria County Redevelopment Authority and the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority, and  all funding runs through the City of. Johnstown.  The motion passed by the following vote:  Yeas: Mr. Britt, Mayor. Janakovic, Reverend King, Mrs. Mock,  Ms. Huchel, Mr. Arnone (6).  Nays: None (0). NEW BUSINESS None. OLDBUSINESS None.  DEPARTMENT REPORTS Public Works  1.  Mr. Imhoff noted a staffing issue tonight at a baseball game at Sargent's Stadium,  which required Mr. Campagna attendance there.  2.  Police Department  ChiefRichard Pritchard reported that 17 search warrants were executed, multiple drugs, firearms, and cash were seized and numerous arrests were made. Hel had discussion regarding a regional police academy and the nine-week program, which will start soon. A new website is currently being designed and  al link for applications to the academy will be provided.    Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Stated Meeting, continued  12of16  A bike rodeo will be brought back this year after being successful two years ago. Chief Pritchard indicated numerous bikes would be given away. Free license plate replacement will be held on. July 13,2023. The location Chief Pritchard noted his attendance at the award ceremony for Officers Hess and Cypher, who received the Friends ofl Education Award from the Greater Mrs. Mock, Chief Pritchard and the DA will be meeting with regard to the license plate readers. The group will be working with legislators with regard to matching funds to target illegal activities by monitoring all highways in and out oft the City.ChiefP Pritchard indicated the program began in Allegheny County, and vehicles cannot come and go without information being captured. The Chiefexplained! he reviewed the Flock program, which can be accessed at the station. There was further discussion regarding the advantages oft the  will be announced.  Johnstown School District.  program. 3. Fire Department  Chief Robert Statler reported hiring one full-time and one part-time firefighter, who  have completed their training. building back upi in late summertime.  Cleanup work at thet training site has begun, trees being cleared tol have the  Mrs. Mock thanked those, who helped repair the vandalism at the Honan Avenue  Park. Finance  4.  Robert Ritter reported working with Wessel on the Business Privilege Tax and thus far the City has received $100,000. He would provide updates to Council. Finance and Payroll Programs were: received with regard to how toj put invoices through the system. He stated, once everyone knows the system, the next step would be for Codes, GIS system, and accounts receivable converting data. Mr. Ritter noted that would complete the Enterprise system for the City. There was further discussion regarding the new finance software.  5.  Community Development    Wednesday, May 10,2023 Stated Meeting, continued  13of16  John Dubnansky, Economic Development Director, reported the opening ofa new business downtown called The Write Cup. A retail shop will be opening up next to thel Fish Boat and as well the Grub Shack on Franklin Street. Mr. Dubnansky noted that on May 23, 2023 from 12:301 to 6:00 aj popup event will occur at the library downtown hosted by Michael Baker, the national group doing a lot of the historical work for our RAISE projects. Onl May 31, ,2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Escape will host its first public meeting/open house. Al location will be announced. Mr. Dubnansky and his wife participated in at tree planting this past weekend with the West Penn Conservancy. Tree locations were discussed. Mr. Dubnansky noted there is budgeted in the capital plan this year and upcoming years approximately $25,000 per year to do some "special demolitions". He offered clarification on a comment that was made earlier, noting that for every commercial demolition, the City is required to do an asbestos assessment. Requirements regarding general demolition projects were also clarified. Hei noted a lot ofbusiness activity coming into the Central Mr. Dubnansky stated Bitwise Industries from California will be here tomorrow, May 11, 2023, at the Central Park Complex to explore setting up tech-focused training centers to help grow an IT business here.  Business District.  6.  Code Enforcement  Dave Williams, Codes Enforcement Manager, reported that in the month of April there were 195 service requests issued for code violations and 421 building Mr. Williams also noted his attendance at the Westmoreland County Blight Remediation Summit. He reiterated there was 301 to 35 tons of garbage Three properties will have charges filed with the district magistrate. Seasonal crews have started, including two three-man crews, who will start on the 22nd oft this month. Neighbors have taken an interest ini maintaining Mr. Williams commended the work oft the Code Office staff.  permits.  cleaned up in the month of April.  properties once the first cut is done.    Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Stated Meeting, continued 7. Recreation  14of16  Tony Penna, Recreation Director, noted a successful cleanup day on April 15, 2023, which focused on five playgrounds, Park Avenue, Wood, Oakhurst, Dorothy and Broad Street. All playgrounds are up and running except for Prospect and He noted discussions with the YMCA regarding summer leagues for hockey, Mr. Penna reported working with the Mill Rats to get their season started off and is also making sure the stadium looks good. There have been a lot of Mr. Penna reported that Dan Pierce the new. DCNR rep in charge of playgrounds will visit Johnstown on June 6 and June 7, 2023 regarding information about land and water playgrounds and passive green spaces. He noted discussion with Mr. Dubnansky regarding a boxing match at Mr. Penna talked about applying for matched funding for a new press box and scoreboard and possible upgrades to the Osborne Field at Roxbury Park. Mr. Penna noted a flag at the field would be ai nice addition when the National Anthem is played. There will be a search for long-term advertisers on the new Mr. Penna noted waiting for the group to provide pointers for the hockey rink at Roxbury Park. He stated the water issue had been addressed. He commented that aj partnership with the YMCA would be a great arrangement. Hei noted currently there is a delay in the public walking program due to  Iolite, which will are awaiting bolts for the swings. pickle ball and basketball and possibly soccer.  teams being booked toj play there.  Sargent's Stadium possibly in the fall.  scoreboard once iti is installed.  staffing.  PUBLIC COMMENT- NONAGENDAITEMS  John DeBartola,, 1197 Bedford Street, Johnstown, had concerns regarding the Main Street Committee and inquired ifit has al board, a chairman, rules, ift they meet and the length oft their terms ofc office. He asked that these questions be answered along with whom the 75 people are getting confidential information regarding the spending oft millions of dollars and where the committee is publicly meeting or would he have to "take legal action against the City  again".    Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Stated Meeting, continued  15of16  He also inquired when Council was going to amend the zoning ordinance. Mrs. Mock responded that the committee is an ad hoc group ofj people, which is not at the point ofmeeting just yet and "benign" emails just provide an update. A Right to Know Request is not necessary to view the email. She indicated the very diverse group consists oft business people, residents and people in the Mayor. Janakovic referred to the emails as an attempt "to let thej public know that we want to have them involved". There was further discussion. Charlene Stanton, Johnstown, had concerns regarding Codes and read into the record quotes made by City Council and staff members. She stated "the only thing the City has done is get dumpsters put into neighborhoods," and no magistrate charges were filed for 2022 and 2023. Mrs. Stanton referred to a site that was  community, who do not meet secretly.  iny violation with rats multiplying at the site".  Mayor Janakovic reiterated the amount of garbage recently collected by  neighborhoods and volunteers. RECESSADIOURAMENT  There being no further business, the meeting concluded at 7:32 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS HELD WITH REGARD TO PENDING The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for. June 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.  LITIGATION    Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Stated Meeting, continued  16of16