Environmental Advisory Council

Virtually through Google Meet

Agenda — 14 items

1. 1 Special Guest Discussion
2. 2 “A Public Hearing has been scheduled for June 3 at 6 PM on Bill 20, which adds regulations on data center use. Council will consider for possible adoption the legislation at the Council meeting that follows.” Project: 2401 Emaus Avenue - Data Center
3. 4 Roll Call
4. 5 Minutes
5. 7 Old Business
6. 8 William Allen High School Environmental Club Update? Lehigh Valley Switch Together solarunitedneighbors.org/LehighValley Dark Sky Ordinance Update
7. 9 Goal Review
8. 10 Climate Action Plan Paid Community Ambassadors for Allentown's Climate Action Plan COMMUNITY DISCUSSION FORUMS Phase 1 : What should be included in the plan? What are your priorities? Wednesday, June 10, 6–7:30pm — Virtual (Zoom) Tuesday, June 16, 6–7:30pm — Muhlenberg College, 2400 Chew Street, Seegers Union 111-113* Saturday, June 27, 2–3:30pm — Fearless Fire Company, 1221 S. Front Street, Dining Room* Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdt1CQBCdjndxcSdgEXJVjYnEDOhLg5RTNWjQVXZlfdYcfiQ/viewform Community Engagement Little Lehigh Watershed Stewards - Paul 2026 Civic Fund Grant Program https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/6bbf1a06649343a2af2c3e0227a26dba?portalUrl=https://allentownpa.maps.arcgis.com/ Tree Canopy Update from tree planting in Jordan Heights Litter Reduction Survey: https://forms.gle/R4tUMWoeFVsNySHV6
9. 12 ACPC Reviews 2401 Emaus Avenue – Revision of plan approved in 2022, to convert warehouse into data center 401 Harrison Street – Reviewed in November 2026, ACPC granted preliminary approval 2 Allen Street – Previously reviewed by the Planning Commission – March 2026 Stormwater Naturalized Landscape Intern Project Bird Town LV Bird Town Clutch Recap (5/23 1-4pm). Bird City Network Page - https://www.birdcity.org/pennsylvania/allentown Zoning Recommendations
10. 14 New Business
11. 15 CDP Disclosures? CDP 2026 questionnaire: https://myportal.cdp.net/guidance?utm_source=d365&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=disclosure&utm_content=questionnnaire-and-guidance&utm_term=disclosers&locale=en
12. 16 Upcoming Events
13. 17 Virtual June AEAC Meeting Date: June 22, 2026 Time: 5:30pm Join Little Lehigh Watershed Stewards for Our Annual Japanese Knotweed Knockdown! Volunteers will cut and remove Japanese knotweed using machetes, helping control its spread and protect our local waterways. This is also a great opportunity to learn more about watershed health and the mission of LLWS. Please RSVP to paul.r.younger@gmail.com Date: Saturday, June 13 Time: 9:00 AM – Noon Location: Trout Creek Park, Allentown
14. 18 Adjourn