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December 3, 2025 ·6:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 41 items

  1. 1 Invocation: ▶ jump to 0:06
  2. 2 Pledge to the Flag ▶ jump to 0:23
  3. 3 Roll Call approved ▶ jump to 1:09
  4. 3 Roll Call approved
  5. 4 Courtesy of the Floor Please observe the Rules of Council when given privilege of the floor. A copy of the Council Rules can be found on the council agenda on the website. If you would like to speak, we are asking that you fill out a card – they are on the back table provide them to the clerk before speaking. Include your name and address. When speakers have the privilege of the floor, personal insults, attacks, name calling or other behavior that is inconsistent with the purpose of conducting official business will not be tolerated. Courtesy of the Floor is meant to provide public comments on items that are not on the agenda. Public comment during consideration of ordinances, resolutions and motions are limited by topic – your comments must be relevant to the subject matter of the proposed legislation. Public comments are taken before council votes on legislation. You are given the privilege of the floor to provide public comment; it is not a question and answer session. State your position clearly and concisely for consideration. If you speak on behalf of yourself, you have three minutes and if you are speaking on behalf of a group that has several members present, you will be given five minutes in place of everyone coming to the podium. Please address the Council President not individual councilpersons or city staff. Refrain from insulting or defaming staff, officials, and the public; refrain from using offensive language, cursing, and making noises while other people are speaking. Please be aware that comments and/or behavior in violation of these rules will result in a forfeiture of all remaining time and you will be asked to return to your seat. ▶ jump to 0:46
  6. 5 Contract Approvals: The general idea for approving contracts is that the council acknowledges that proper procurement procedures were followed pursuant to the city code. Ask the Clerk to read the resolution. After staff explains the process, ask for comments from the dais and the public before a vote. ▶ jump to 1:18
  7. 6 R178 Authorization for Contract with Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. in the amount of $30,055.00 to provide professional consulting and engineering design services related to Canal Park River Access Point Improvements. The project will take an existing boat launch and parking lot and reimagine the park to improve ADA accessibility, create a safer environment for emergency access, and create a more welcoming place that includes additional amenities. Four (4) proposals were received. Contract shall commence upon full execution and shall cease two (2) years thereafter. Upon written agreement from the City, this contract may be extended for up to an additional three (3) months beyond the contract expiration period at the same annual terms of the initial term. 15-8120 approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:32
  8. 7 R179 Authorization for Contract with Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC in the amount of $233,830.00 to provide detailed consulting and engineering services for design, construction documents and specifications, cost estimates, bidding assistance, and construction administration for the City of Allentown for the proposed MLK Trail Extension Project. The project will involve the planning, testing, and design of a 10’ wide paved multi-use trail. Four (4) proposals were received. Contract shall commence upon full execution and shall cease three (3) years thereafter. Upon written agreement from the City, this contract may be extended for up to an additional two (2) one (1) year renewals beyond the contract expiration period at the same annual terms of the initial term. 15-8119 approved Pass ▶ jump to 7:08
  9. 8 R180 Authorization for Contract with Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) in the amount of an estimated yearly sum of $28,545.00 to provide administration services of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for the entire city of Allentown PA City Government employee population. Two (2) proposals were received. Contract shall commence upon full execution and shall cease one (1) year thereafter. Upon written agreement from the City, this contract may be extended for up to an additional three (3) one (1) year renewals beyond the contract expiration period at the same annual terms of the initial term. 15-8118 approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:35
  10. 9 R181 Authorization for Contract with The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company in the amount of $61,850.00 to obtain the services of a qualified contractor to perform street tree planting, tree removal, and replacement planting services within the public right-of-way in the Franklin Park area in Allentown, PA. Contractor is responsible for all PA1 calls before digging. Tree species for planting should be either Princeton Sentry Gingko or Common Hackberry, from 2-1/2 to 3 in. caliper. All work must be completed in accordance with the Shade Tree Ordinance. One (1) bid was received. The contract shall commence upon full execution and shall cease one (1) year thereafter. This contract can be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year terms beyond the contract expiration period. 15-8117 approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:37
  11. 10 R182 Authorization for Contract with Titan Tree Services, Inc. in the amount of an estimated yearly sum of $200,000.00 to secure a Contractor to perform tree services such as, but not limited to, pruning, removal, stump grinding, and emergency care as authorized by the Bureau of Engineering. Four (4) bids were received, however one (1) was rejected due to submitting an incomplete bid. The contract shall commence upon full execution and shall cease three (3) years thereafter. This contract can be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year terms beyond the contract expiration period. 15-8116 approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:18
  12. 11 R183 Authorization for Contract with Traffic Planning And Design, Inc. in the amount of $187,114.83 to provide supplementary construction inspection staff of one (1) Full-Time Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI)/Transportation Construction Manager (TCM) OR one (1) Part-Time TCI Inspector and one (1) Part-Time TCM Consultant with all certifications required for construction management, inspection, and documentation services on a PennDOT roadway. Two (2) proposals were received. Contract shall cease December 31, 2026, and may be extended for up to an additional twelve (12) months beyond the contract expiration period. 15-8115 approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:52
  13. 12 R184 Authorization for Contract with Advance Auto Parts, Bergey's Truck Parts Inc., DPF Services LLC, Factory Motor Parts, Fire Line Equipment, LLC, Gilboy Automotive Group, Granturk Equipment Co., Inc., Horwith Trucks, Inc., Levan Machine & Truck Equipment, Macmillan Oil Co. of Allentown, Inc., Interstate Battery of Allentown, and Penn Power Group, LLC. in the amount of an estimated yearly sum of $1,600,000.00 to provide various parts, supplies, equipment, and accessories that the City uses for repairing city owned vehicles and equipment. The City intends to award contracts to multiple vendors to ensure coverage across all needed categories. Thirteen (13) bids were received; however (1) was rejected. The contract shall commence on January 1, 2026, and shall cease three (3) years thereafter. This contract can be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year terms beyond the contract expiration period. 15-8113 approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:08
  14. 13 R185 Authorization of Cooperative Contract(s) in an amount greater than $40,000.00 to provide the City with various goods/services, for Power Pro Equipment. 15-8114 approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:48
  15. 14 Minutes of Previous Meeting ▶ jump to 17:06
  16. 15 September 24, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 15-8111 approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:10
  17. 16 November 5, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 15-8138 approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:25
  18. 17 Communications ▶ jump to 17:39
  19. 18 Old Business: NONE
  20. 19 REPORTS Special Meetings: Council President Hendricks A special meeting has been tentatively scheduled for December 10th at 6 PM to consider any further amendments to the budget and at 6:30 PM to adopt the budget; and on December 17th at 5:15PM to review Bill 83 - AN ORDINANCE Protecting Public Health and Safety. Reducing the Harms Experienced by Unsheltered/Homeless Residents and setting up certain procedures. Budget and Finance: Chair Napoli, Santos, Gerlach The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled. Community and Economic Development, Chair Mota, Hendricks, Napoli The Committee has not met since the last Council meeting; the next meeting is scheduled for December 10th at 5:30 PM. Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Santos, Napoli, Hendricks The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled. Parks and Recreation: Chair Gerlach, Santos, Affa The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled. Public Safety: Chair Affa, Zucal, Mota The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled. Public Works: Chair Zucal, Gerlach, Affa The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next meeting is scheduled for December 17th at 6 PM. He stated at that time they will have a Water and Sewer Compliance Review Board. Water and Sewer Compliance Review Board: Chairperson Zucal A meeting has been scheduled for December 17th at 6:15 PM. Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations, and Strategy: Chair Hendricks, Mota, Napoli The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled at this time. Controller’s Report Mr. Jeffrey Glazier thanked Mr. Hendricks. The Controller's office released three audits today. The Clerk would have forwarded them to you. He stated that he will report on them at a public session at a future meeting. He stated thank you, Mr. president. Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated thank you. Mayor: The mayor has not submitted anything. ▶ jump to 18:28
  21. 20 ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On): ▶ jump to 20:12
  22. 21 Bill 92 An Ordinance of the City of Allentown, County of Lehigh and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending Section 570-13 of the Realty Transfer Tax Ordinance by increasing the Realty Tax by 0.5% for the purpose of raising funds to deal with issues relating to housing. 15-8047 approved Pass ▶ jump to 31:02
  23. 22 CONSENT AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 32:02
  24. 23 R186 Elizabeth Still, Commission on Homelessness, 12/04/2029 15-8131
  25. 23 Note ▶ jump to 31:26
  26. 24 R187 Joshua Newlin, Commission on Homelessness, 12/04/2029 15-8132
  27. 25 R188 Ana Rivera Lago, Allentown Housing Authority, 12/04/2030 15-8133
  28. 26 RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On): ▶ jump to 32:18
  29. 27 R189 Approves the submission of the formal application for the local share account grant for the City of Allentown Parks Department to support the construction of a new park operations facility. 15-8126 approved Pass ▶ jump to 32:47
  30. 28 R190 Approves the submission of an application to obtain a HUD 108 Loan for This Life Forever, Inc. in the amount of $1,015,000.00 15-8125 approved Pass ▶ jump to 33:38
  31. 29 R191 Approves the submission of the formal application for the local share account statewide grant for the City of Allentown Parks Department to support the improvements of the Lil Le Hi Trout Nursery. 15-8124 approved Pass ▶ jump to 34:33
  32. 30 R192 A Resolution stating a joint commitment of the City of Allentown’s Department of Parks and Recreation and Allentown Environmental Advisory Council to maintain limited use of herbicides in public parks, and to continue to pursue sustainable land management alternatives in order to protect the wellbeing of Allentown’s local ecosystem. 15-8136 approved Pass ▶ jump to 38:05
  33. 31 R193 Approves Transfers for EMS, Fire, Police premium pay; Council for warming shelter; Building Maintenance for electric; and Parks and Recreation For a Sprayer for the Golf Course 15-8134 approved Pass ▶ jump to 41:16
  34. 32 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (To be referred to Committee with public comment prior to referral) ▶ jump to 41:32
  35. 33 Bill 99 Amending the 2025 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Three Million One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars and Ninety-Seven Cents ($3,125,825.97) from the Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) class action awards to offset the cost of any PFAS remediation systems the City is required to install under federal and state regulations. The 3M settlement payment will be made in ten separate installments through 2033. The first two settlement payments from 3M equal $2,659,283.88. Additionally, there will be two settlement payments from DuPont. The first payment equals $466,542.09 and represents 95% of the Dupont settlement claim. The total from these sources thus far is $3,125,825.97. 15-8122 ▶ jump to 41:35
  36. 34 Bill 100 Amending the 2025 General and Building Code Fund Budgets to provide for a transfer of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) from the Building Code Fund to the General Fund. This transfer will allow the DCED Director’s Administration budget to pay the YMCA invoice for the early warming shelter opening. 15-8123 ▶ jump to 42:11
  37. 35 RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION (Can be voted on or Referred to Committee): There are no resolutions for introduction.
  38. 36 NEW BUSINESS ▶ jump to 42:45
  39. 37 GOOD AND WELFARE: NONE ▶ jump to 42:43
  40. 38 ADJOURNED: 7:13 PM ▶ jump to 43:38
  41. 39 Reference Materials: Council Rules Procurement Code Ethics Code 15-6577