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October 15, 2025 ·6:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 44 items

  1. 1 Invocation:
  2. 2 Pledge to the Flag ▶ jump to 0:21
  3. 3 Roll Call approved ▶ jump to 0:40
  4. 4 Council will consider suspending their rules to move Resolution 149 to the beginning of the agenda and act on it. ▶ jump to 0:53
  5. 5 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 6:40
  6. 6 Contract Approvals ▶ jump to 6:51
  7. 6 R149 Mayor Matt Tuerk and Allentown City Council hereby dedicate the 500 block of Hickory Street as Jerry Christian Way. 15-8021 approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:16
  8. 7 R141 Authorization for Contract with American Fireworks Company in the amount of $30,000.00 per contract year for the coordination of the annual Fireworks display as part of the 2026 July 4th Celebration and Festival. One (1) bid was received, contract shall be for one (1) year with two (2) additional one (1) year renewals beyond the contract expiration period. 15-8010 approved Pass ▶ jump to 7:48
  9. 8 R142 Authorization for Contract with Aspirant Consulting Group in the amount of $18,500.00 per contract year to design, administer, score, and support a comprehensive two-phase promotional examination process for the rank of Police Sergeant. This process will consist of a written examination and an oral assessment, both of which must adhere to the City of Allentown’s Civil Service Rules and be conducted under the direction of the Civil Service Board. The contract term shall commence upon full execution and shall cease one (1) year thereafter. The contract may be extended for up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms beyond the contract expiration period at the same annual terms of the initial term. 15-8011 approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:21
  10. 9 R143 Authorization Engagement of Professional Services with Heritage Conservation Collective in the amount of $19,050.00 for the services of a consulting firm for conservation services for our WPA structures at Lehigh Parkway. This Project involves conservation services including producing construction bid documents and providing construction administration for the WPA staircase and landings along Park Drive in Lehigh Parkway. 15-8012 approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:23
  11. 10 R144 Authorization for Contract with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC in the amount of $39,339.00 to provide a fee study for all fees and review types administered through the Bureau of Planning and Zoning. Five (5) proposals were received, contract shall be for one (1) year and may be extended for up to an additional three (3) months beyond the contract expiration period. 15-8013 approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:50
  12. 11 R145 Authorization Engagement of Professional Services with Michael Baker International in the amount of $72,708.00 for the addition of an NPDES permit, post construction stormwater management (PCSM) plans to the design of the MLK Trail Phase 1 project at the direction of DEP/Lehigh County Conservation District. This scope also includes revisions to the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, bid specification documents, and the cost estimate to add the PCSM items to the project. 15-8014 approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:10
  13. 12 R146 Authorization of Cooperative Contract(s) in an amount greater than $40,000.00 to provide the City with various goods/services, for PR Commercial Painting LLC and Traffic Logix Corporation. 15-8015 approved Pass ▶ jump to 14:01
  14. 13 Minutes of Previous Meeting ▶ jump to 14:29
  15. 14 Communications Chasers – If you parked in the city lot next to City Hall, please see the City Clerk for a voucher. ▶ jump to 14:35
  16. 15 Old Business: NONE
  17. 16 REPORTS Budget Meetings: Council President Hendricks The Budget meetings will be run by the Committees and their Chairs. That schedule will be covered in the committee reports that follow; I will then work with Council to set up meetings of the full body to act on amendments, take public comment, and adopt the budget bills. Budget and Finance: Chair Napoli, Santos, Gerlach The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next meeting is scheduled for October 22 at 6 PM to review the budget. This will be inclusive of a general overview, 5 Year Plan, Revenue and Expenditure estimates; Budget and Finance budgets, Debt Service Fund, Risk Management Fund and Capital Projects. Community and Economic Development, Chair Mota, Hendricks, Napoli The Committee met this evening; the next meeting is scheduled for October 22 at 6:30 PM to review the CED budget, inclusive of Rental Unit Licensing Fund, Federal Funds, and Housing Fund. Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Santos, Napoli, Hendricks The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next meeting is scheduled for October 29th at 6 PM for a budget review inclusive of Human Resources, Information Services, Solicitor, Controller and Council. Parks and Recreation: Chair Gerlach, Santos, Affa The Committee met this evening; the next meeting is scheduled for October 29th at 6:30 PM to review the legislation being referred tonight and also to the review of the budget. Public Safety: Chair Affa, Zucal, Mota The Committee met this evening; the next meeting is scheduled for November 5 at 5:45 PM to review the Public Safety budget inclusive of the Police, Fire and EMS budgets. Public Works: Chair Zucal, Gerlach, Affa The Committee has not met since the last meeting; the next meeting is scheduled for November 5th at 6:15 PM - the committee will review Bill 81 and the Public Works budget inclusive of Solid Waste Fund, Liquid Fuels, Administrative Order Fund, and Stormwater Fund. 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 stated thank you Mr. President and stated that he has a brief Report for the P Card Review for the month of May 2025. They reviewed 225 Statements and those 225 statements were 722 documents and the total dollar amount was 224,382.51. The findings are as follow: There were a number of transactions that had the wrong account listed. The departments were advised and made corresponding journal entries to correct them. The city clearly with the P Card Statement doing a lot of transactions with P Cards and as we know from our own experience vendors may also charge a surcharge. He stated that this remains contrary to city policy. He stated that they have at least two instances where they paid the surcharge. The departments were advised and when they can pay for these purchases via check in the future. He stated that he does note that the landscape seems to be changing and more businesses charge a surcharge. He stated that even if you pay your taxes or by licenses, the city is paying a surcharge for that. He stated that it may be a situation where the city needs revise its guidelines sometime in the future. He stated and finally, there were a number of invoices that was five invoices that were paid late. The departments were advised and responded with a reasons why those invoices were paid late. He stated that is his Report. Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated thank you very much Mr. Glazier. ▶ jump to 14:50
  18. 17 Controller Report 15-8031 ▶ jump to 17:43
  19. 18 ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On): ▶ jump to 19:31
  20. 19 Bill 69 Chapter 660 Zoning Ordinance. Repealing Chapter 660, Zoning, in its entirety and adopting a new Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. 15-7878 approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:23
  21. 20 Bill 70 Chapter 350 Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. Repealing Chapter 350, Land Development and Subdivision, in its entirety and adopting a new Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. 15-7877 approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:09
  22. 21 Bill 75 Amending the 2025 Grant Fund to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Twenty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Three Dollars ($26,703.00) from the PA DCED Local Share Account Grant. These funds are a pass-through grant that will support the Allentown Patriots Athletic Association. 15-7982 approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:54
  23. 22 Bill 76 Amending the 2025 Grant Fund to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) from the PA State Office of the Budget RACP grant. These funds are a pass-through grant that will support the Da Vinci Science Center. 15-7983 approved Pass ▶ jump to 25:40
  24. 23 Bill 77 Amending Page 378 of the 2025 Equipment Fund Budget to provide for an increase of Twenty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Ten and 00/100 Dollars ($27,910.00) from the General Fund Fire Department Equipment Account for additional costs associated with Seagraves Pumper VIN # 1F9EB28T6SCST2052 and Seagraves Pumper # 1F9EB28T4SCST2051. 15-7984 approved Pass ▶ jump to 26:33
  25. 24 Bill 78 Amending the 2025 Trexler Fund by authorizing a supplemental appropriation from the unappropriated balance of the Trexler Fund in the amount of Seventy-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Five Dollars ($77,805.00) and an appropriation from the Cedar Beach Improvements fund in the amount of One Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars and Ninety-One Cents ($1,684.91) to the Roosevelt Park capital budget of the Parks and Recreation Department. These funds will be used to construct a spray park and are a part of the 2024-25 Trexler Capital Project allocation. 15-7985 approved Pass ▶ jump to 27:33
  26. 25 Bill 79 Amending the 2025 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Seventy-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Nine ($72,869.00) Dollars from the Allentown Parknership to support construction of a basketball court. This is a reimbursement from the Parknership. 15-7986 approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:21
  27. 26 CONSENT AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 29:10
  28. 27 R147 Sewage Planning Module at 424 - 434 N 11th Street 15-8008
  29. 28 R148 Sewage Planning Module at ASD Family Resource and Engagement Center 15-8009
  30. 29 RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On): ▶ jump to 6:46
  31. 30 R149 Mayor Matt Tuerk and Allentown City Council hereby dedicate the 500 block of Hickory Street as Jerry Christian Way. 15-8021 approved Pass ▶ jump to 1:08
  32. 31 R150 A Resolution appointing four Police Officers, as Patrolmen, at a base salary of $70,493, contingent upon the candidate passing physical and psychological examinations as stipulated in the Police Civil Service Rules and Regulations and obtaining and maintaining a valid state certification from the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission 15-8016 approved Pass ▶ jump to 30:03
  33. 32 R151 Approves the following transfer: Treasury - $24,000.00 (Additional costs to Cheiron were incurred in 2025 and $16,000 that was budgeted for in 2024 was paid out in 2025 due to a significantly late invoice from Cheiron). 15-7967 approved Pass ▶ jump to 32:39
  34. 33 R152 Approves the following transfer: Risk Management - $5,923,052.27 15-7999 approved Pass ▶ jump to 35:55
  35. 34 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (To be referred to Committee with public comment prior to referral) ▶ jump to 36:26
  36. 35 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 ▶ jump to 36:31
  37. 36 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 ▶ jump to 37:02
  38. 37 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 ▶ jump to 37:34
  39. 38 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. 15-8020 ▶ jump to 38:08
  40. 39 RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION (Can be voted on or Referred to Committee):
  41. 40 NEW BUSINESS: NONE
  42. 41 GOOD AND WELFARE: NONE
  43. 42 ADJOURNED: 7:10 PM ▶ jump to 41:25
  44. 43 Reference Materials: Council Rules Procurement Code Ethics Code 15-6577