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November 19, 2025 ·6:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 37 items

  1. 1 Invocation:
  2. 2 Pledge to the Flag ▶ jump to 0:20
  3. 3 Roll Call approved Pass ▶ jump to 0:37
  4. 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 0:51
  5. 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. The Clerk will read the resolution. After staff explains the process, comments from the dais and the public are taken before a vote. ▶ jump to 0:56
  6. 6 R167 Authorization for Contract with Innocorp Ltd. in the amount of $46,060.00 for the one-time purchase, training, installation and warranty of an Impaired Driving Simulator and enclosed trailer which will be used by the Allentown Police Department. One (1) bid was received, contract shall commence upon issuance of a Purchase Order and shall cease upon delivery. 15-8091 approved Pass ▶ jump to 1:54
  7. 7 R168 Authorization for Contract with Anchor Moving & Storage and SSMT PHL, LLC (d/b/a Suburban Solutions) in the estimated sum of $50,000.00 per contract year for qualified vendors to be included on a Master List for Moving & Disposal of furniture, equipment, files and other related materials for use on an as-needed basis. Two (2) bids were received, contract shall be for three (3) years with one (1) additional three (3) year renewal beyond the contract expiration period. 15-8092 approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:56
  8. 8 R169 Authorization of Cooperative Contract(s) off of Costars in the amount of $244,893 with Miller Flooring Company for Tennis Court Repairs at Irving Park. 15-8093 approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:46
  9. 9 Minutes of Previous Meeting ▶ jump to 4:02
  10. 10 September 17, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 15-8067 approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:29
  11. 11 October 1, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 15-8069 approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:12
  12. 12 Communications Chasers – If you parked in the city lot next to City Hall, please see the City Clerk for a voucher.
  13. 13 Old Business: NONE
  14. 14 REPORTS Special Meetings: Council President Hendricks A special meeting has been scheduled for December 10th tat 6 PM to adopt the budget bills and on December 17th at 6PM to review Bill 83 - AN ORDINANCE Protecting Public Health and Safety, Reducing the Harms Experienced by Unsheltered/Homeless Residents, and creating procedures relating to city responses to people who are homeless living outdoors and setting standards and procedures for remedying unsafe conditions and protecting the rights and property of homeless individuals. Budget and Finance: Chair Napoli, Santos, Gerlach The Committee met on November 12 and forwarded Bill 91 favorably to the full council; it is on this evening's agenda. There are no future meetings scheduled. Community and Economic Development, Chair Mota, Hendricks, Napoli The Committee met on November 12 and forwarded 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 - favorably, to the full council on December 3rd. The next meeting is scheduled for December 3rd at 5:45 PM to review Bills 97 and 98. 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 met this evening; there are no future meetings scheduled. Public Safety: Chair Affa, Zucal, Mota The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next meeting is scheduled for December 3rd at 6 15 PM. Public Works: Chair Zucal, Gerlach, Affa The Committee met this evening, there are no future meetings scheduled. 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. Controller's Report - The Controller has submitted four reports that are attached. Mr. Jeffrey Glazier stated thank you Mr. President and stated being aware of the time this evening and the late hour, he is taking one for the team and will pass on the Report tonight. Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated thank you for that, Mr. Glazier. Mayor: The Mayor has submitted no reports. ▶ jump to 4:41
  15. 15 Controller's Reports 15-8107
  16. 16 ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On): The Clerk reads the bill. The Chair of the committee gives a report or recommendation on the bill, comments are taken from the administration, if need be, the dais, and the public before a vote is taken. ▶ jump to 7:48
  17. 17 Bill 91 An Ordinance of the City of Allentown, County of Lehigh and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending Section 807, Revenue, of the Home Rule Charter to remove the “Deed Transfer Tax” language. 15-8029 approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:24
  18. 18 Bill 94 Amending the 2025 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Three Hundred Thousand ($300,000) Dollars from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to support construction of MLK Trail Phase 2. 15-8056 approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:15
  19. 19 Bill 95 Amending the 2025 Capital Fund Budget to provide for an increase of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) to a newly created capital account. The City was awarded grant funds from the Covid-19 ARPA H2O PA Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Projects Grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for the City of Allentown Source Reduction Program (SRP/I&I Project) for years 1, 2 and 3. 15-8055 approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:00
  20. 20 CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda is for items that are considered ‘no brainers’ – no need to have the administration explain anything the objective is to vote on all the resolutions at one time if there are no issues. The President asks if there is any request to remove any item from the Consent Agenda. If not, the clerk will read the titles of the resolutions. The President will ask for public comments, prior to council voting on the bundle. approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:46
  21. 21 R170 Sewage Planning Module at 546 W Hamilton Street 15-8088
  22. 22 R171 Sewage Planning Module at 802 N. Quincy Street 15-8089
  23. 23 R172 Sewage Planning Module at 1132 -1136 West Hamilton Street 15-8090
  24. 24 RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On after taking Public Comment): ▶ jump to 11:02
  25. 25 R173 Approves the submission of the formal application to the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Finance Authority for four hundred thirty thousand nine hundred fifty-five dollars and twenty-six cents ($430,955.26) from the Statewide Local Share Account Fund (LSA) that will support the purchase of a new SPOT Bomb Robot. 15-8096 approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:35
  26. 26 R174 Approves the submission of the formal application for the local share account grant on behalf of the Allentown Parking Authority to support the repair to the Spiral Parking Deck located at 836 W. Linden Street. 15-8095 approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:10
  27. 27 R175 Approves the submission of the formal application for the local share account grant on behalf of the Allentown Parking Authority to support the purchase of new operational equipment. 15-8094 approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:40
  28. 28 R176 Approves the submission of the formal application for the local share account grant on behalf of the Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania (VOAPA) to support the repairs needed to their children’s center. 15-8097 approved Pass ▶ jump to 14:14
  29. 29 R177 Authorizes encroachment for an outdoor café connected to the front of 702 Hamilton Street that will span the full length of the building on Hamilton Street. This bill would allow for the café to encroach into the public right of way by 35ft at the widest point 15-8098 approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:17
  30. 30 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (To be referred to Committee with public comment prior to referral. The bills will be reviewed at the Committee level.) ▶ jump to 16:34
  31. 31 Bill 97 Amending Chapter 455, Property Rehabilitation and Maintenance, Article III, Presales Inspection of Residential and Commercial Properties and Units, Sections 455-16 through 455-23 creating a commercial inspections program. 15-8100 ▶ jump to 16:38
  32. 32 Bill 98 Amending the 2025 Grant Fund to provide for a supplemental appropriation of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) from the PA DCED Local Share Account Grant. These funds are a pass-through grant that will support the Baum School of Art. 15-8099 ▶ jump to 17:02
  33. 33 RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION (Can be voted on or Referred to Committee):
  34. 34 NEW BUSINESS: NONE
  35. 35 GOOD AND WELFARE ▶ jump to 17:32
  36. 36 ADJOURNED: 6:49 PM ▶ jump to 19:49
  37. 37 Reference Materials: Council Rules Procurement Code Ethics Code 15-6577