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November 5, 2025 ·6:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 52 items

  1. 1 Invocation: ▶ jump to 0:19
  2. 2 Pledge to the Flag ▶ jump to 0:37
  3. 3 Roll Call approved Fail ▶ jump to 0:55
  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 0:55
  5. 5 Contract Approvals ▶ jump to 13:33
  6. 5 November 5, 2025 Handout Distributed during Courtesy of the Floor 15-8137
  7. 6 R153 Authorization for Contract with Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc. and Cogan Firearms LLC (d/b/a 360 Precision) in the combined amount of $88,210.00, each vendor is being awarded the items for which they submitted the lowest line-item price in the bid, for the purchase and delivery of firearms and related accessories for use by the sworn personnel of the Allentown Police Department. Two (2) bids were received, contract shall be for one (1) year with one (1) additional one (1) year renewals beyond the contract expiration period. 15-8049 approved Pass ▶ jump to 14:28
  8. 7 R154 Authorization for a Receivables Contract with Ross Body & Frame Works Inc (d/b/a A-1 Towing), with a revenue generating total of $1,085,100.00 for year 2026, 2027, and 2028, and a the estimated expense amount of $4,000.00 per year for the contractor to tow City vehicles at one-half the rates established in the bid. This contract is to hire a highly qualified company to provide towing, storage and impounding services to the City of Allentown, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The City shall at all times receive priority service. Work under this project shall include locked, fence-enclosed lighted compound area, preferably attended for security purposes. This project was competitively bid, one (1) response was received. The contract shall commence on January 1, 2026, and shall be for three (3) years with two (2) additional one (1) year renewals beyond the contract expiration period. 15-8050 approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:44
  9. 8 R155 Authorization of Cooperative Contract(s) in an amount greater than $40,000.00 to provide the City with various goods/services, for Brown Daub Chevrolet of Nazareth 15-8052 approved Pass ▶ jump to 18:16
  10. 9 R156 Authorization for a change order in the amount of $153,165.00 with Michael Baker International to provide technical assistance and assist the City with compliance with its HUD Entitlement Programs and other grant programs as needed. Specific compliance reports and activities include but are not limited to the Five-Year Community and Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, Analysis of Impediments to further Fair Housing and Environmental Reviews. The original contract was for an estimated $100,000.00 per contract year, the addition would bring the contract to a new total of $253,165.00. 15-8051 approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:25
  11. 10 Minutes of Previous Meeting ▶ jump to 22:42
  12. 11 September 3, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 15-8032 approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:47
  13. 12 October 15, 2025 Public Hearing Meeting Minutes (Bill 69 and Bill 70) 15-8036 approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:06
  14. 13 October 15, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 15-8038 approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:21
  15. 14 Communications ▶ jump to 23:39
  16. 15 Old Business ▶ jump to 23:55
  17. 16 REPORTS Budget Meeting: Council President Hendricks We will be scheduled a special meeting on November 19th at 5:30 PM to act on proposed budget amendments and motions relating to the entire budget; the plan will then be to adopt the budgets at the regularly scheduled December 3rd council meeting. Budget and Finance: Chair Napoli, Santos, Gerlach The Committee met on October 22 at 6 PM, the next meeting is scheduled for November 12 at 5:30 PM. Community and Economic Development, Chair Mota, Hendricks, Napoli The Committee met on October 22 at 6:30 PM, the next meeting is scheduled for November 12 at 6 PM. Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Santos, Napoli, Hendricks The Committee met on October 29th at 6 PM, there are no future meetings scheduled. Parks and Recreation: Chair Gerlach, Santos, Affa The Committee met on October 29th at 6:30 PM, the next meeting is scheduled for November 19th, stating that they don't have a time yet. Public Safety: Chair Affa, Zucal, Mota The Committee met this evening; there are no future meetings scheduled. Public Works: Chair Zucal, Gerlach, Affa The Committee met this evening, the next meeting is scheduled for November 19th, time to be determined and there is one item on tonight's agenda. 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 Mr. Jeffrey Glazier stated thank you Mr. president and stated no report this evening. Mayor: The mayor has not submitted anything for this evening. ▶ jump to 24:29
  18. 17 Controller Reports 15-8078
  19. 18 ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On): ▶ jump to 26:26
  20. 19 Bill 80 Amending the 2025 Fire Department budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Three Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($388,000) from FEMA US Department of Homeland Security Assistance, grant will be utilized to purchase and install new sprinkler systems in each of the fire stations. 15-8018 approved Pass ▶ jump to 27:09
  21. 20 Bill 81 Amending the 2025 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of One Million One Hundred Five Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-One Dollars and Thirty-Nine Cents ($1,105,491.39) from UGI for the construction of ADA handicap ramps and milling and paving streets under the City’s Utility Paving Program. 15-8017 approved Pass ▶ jump to 27:58
  22. 21 Bill 82 Amending the 2025 Fire Department budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Seventy-Six Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($76,600.00) from FEMA US Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters grant. These funds will be utilized to purchase of Fire Alarm System installations at four of the fire stations for the Allentown Fire Department. 15-8019 approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:48
  23. 22 CONSENT AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 29:42
  24. 23 R157 Sewage Planning Module at 1047 W Hamilton Street 15-8039
  25. 24 R158 S 12th Street Apartments - Sewage Planning Module 15-8070
  26. 25 R159 427 N Lumber Street 15-8048
  27. 26 RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On): ▶ jump to 29:56
  28. 27 R160 Authorizes the submission of the formal application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a grant of One Million One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Dollars ($1,121,000.00) to support Phoebe Ministries. 15-8060 approved Pass ▶ jump to 30:28
  29. 28 R161 Authorizes the submission of a Formal Application for the Local Share Account (LSA) Grant by the City of Allentown for funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Services in the amount of approximately Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) to conduct a feasibility study on converting select one-way streets into two-way streets. 15-8061 approved Pass ▶ jump to 31:13
  30. 29 R162 Approves the submission of the formal application for the local share account grant on behalf of Ripple Community, Inc. to support the redevelopment and repurposing of a historic Allentown building located at 1547 W. Chew Street. 15-8062 approved Pass ▶ jump to 33:19
  31. 30 R163 Authorizes the submission of the formal application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a grant of Twenty-one Million ($21,00,000) to support the Allentown Art Museum. 15-8058 approved Pass ▶ jump to 40:06
  32. 31 R164 Approves the submission of the formal application for the local share account grant on behalf of the Allentown Art Museum to support the construction of a new facility. The City of Allentown is submitting a formal application to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for $1,000,000 awarded from the Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) grant that will support the construction and development of a new art museum at 10th and Hamilton Streets in center-city. 15-8057 approved Pass ▶ jump to 40:59
  33. 32 R165 Authorizes lease agreement with Danfrank Enterprise, LLC, d/b/a Jack’s Slice for the restaurant and bar at Allentown Municipal Golf Course, 3400 Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA 18104 15-8059 approved Pass ▶ jump to 41:49
  34. 33 R166 Approves the following transfers: Public Safety/Police - $376,000;Public Safety/Police - for leasing and modifications for parking garage; $136,000 in Police for 3 SUVs ; Parks Maintenance - $30,785.58 for snow removal equipment ; Parks and Recreation - $16,066.25, for a shade structure at the skate park; $75,000 in Public Works, Fleet Maintenance for repairs. 15-8030 approved Pass ▶ jump to 43:00
  35. 34 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (To be referred to Committee with public comment prior to referral) ▶ jump to 43:19
  36. 35 Bill 84 An Ordinance of the City of Allentown, County of Lehigh, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing the General Fund, Administrative Order Fund, Risk Management Fund, Debt Service Fund, Equipment Fund, and Golf Fund Budgets for 2026. 15-8040 ▶ jump to 43:22
  37. 36 Bill 85 An Ordinance of the City of Allentown, County of Lehigh, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing and adopting the Building Code Fund Budget for 2026 for Community and Economic Development per Chapter 270 of City code for Building Fees. 15-8041 ▶ jump to 44:04
  38. 37 Bill 86 An Ordinance of the City of Allentown, County of Lehigh, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting the Liquid Fuels Fund Budget for 2026. 15-8042 ▶ jump to 44:37
  39. 38 Bill 87 An Ordinance of the City of Allentown, County of Lehigh, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing and adopting the Rental Unit Licensing Fund Budget for 2026 and amending Article 1759 – Landlord and Rental Fee by maintaining the Residential Rental Fees. 15-8043 ▶ jump to 45:00
  40. 39 Bill 88 An Ordinance of the City of Allentown, County of Lehigh and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing and adopting the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget for 2026 and amending Article 1131, Municipal Waste Storage, Collection and Disposal by increasing the Solid Waste Fee at Seven Hundred Forty ($740) Dollars. 15-8044 ▶ jump to 45:26
  41. 40 Bill 89 An Ordinance of the City of Allentown, County of Lehigh and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing and adopting the Stormwater Fund Budget for 2026 and amending Article 393.15 – Stormwater Utility Fee by maintaining the Stormwater Utility Fee at Twenty ($20) Dollars per Five Hundred (500) square feet of impervious surface. 15-8045 ▶ jump to 45:53
  42. 41 Bill 90 An Ordinance of the City of Allentown, County of Lehigh and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, adopting the Trexler Fund Budget for 2026. 15-8046 ▶ jump to 46:19
  43. 42 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 ▶ jump to 46:39
  44. 43 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 ▶ jump to 47:10
  45. 44 Bill 93 Amending the Civil Service Rules, Governing the Appointment and Promotion of Police Officers and Fire Fighters, Part V to Part VII 15-8053 ▶ jump to 47:38
  46. 45 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 ▶ jump to 48:08
  47. 46 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 ▶ jump to 48:32
  48. 47 Bill 96 Amending Chapter 75, Pensions and Retirement, Article II Police Pension Fund, §75-53 by adding a new §75-53, entitled Deferred Retirement Option Plan. 15-8074 ▶ jump to 48:58
  49. 48 RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION (Can be voted on or Referred to Committee):
  50. 49 NEW BUSINESS: NONE
  51. 50 GOOD AND WELFARE ▶ jump to 49:23
  52. 51 ADJOURNED: 7:20 PM ▶ jump to 49:50