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December 4, 2024 ·6:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 42 items

  1. 1 Invocation: ▶ jump to 8:35
  2. 2 Pledge to the Flag ▶ jump to 8:52
  3. 3 Roll Call ▶ jump to 9:10
  4. 4 Courtesy of the Floor Courtesy and Privilege of the Floor Rules ▶ jump to 9:27
  5. 5 Contract Approvals ▶ jump to 27:16
  6. 6 R203 Authorization price increase of 10% or more for an existing Contract over $40,000.00, that was previously Bid and Awarded under City Policies, with James Duncan and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $31,965.00 that was previously bid for urban planning consultant to support the City of Allentown Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) updated, and other City planning and zoning initiatives. The original contract was for $256,150.00, the addition would bring the contract to a new total of $288,115.00. 15-7373 approved Pass ▶ jump to 32:04
  7. 7 R204 Authorization for a change order in the amount of $1,920 with Canon Solutions America, Inc. to supply Maintance and lease agreement for signature /approvals PA state contract #4400015954 for a Colorwave 3500 two roll print engine plotter. The original contract was for $63,723.16, the addition would bring the contract to a new total of $65,643.16. 15-7374 approved Pass ▶ jump to 33:46
  8. 8 R205 Authorization for a change order in the amount of $6,500.00 with Canon Solutions America, Inc. to supply printers and multifunction machines along with support and maintenance of the equipment. The original contract was for $145,224.86, the addition would bring the contract to a new total of $151,724.86. 15-7375 approved Pass ▶ jump to 34:26
  9. 9 R206 Authorization for Contract with Golf Car Specialties, LLC in the amount of $101,410 Yearly totaling $405,640.00 for four (4) years to furnish (lease) new motorized golf carts for use of golf patrons at the Allentown Municipal Golf Course, located at 3400 Tilghman Street, Allentown PA. One bid was received, contract shall be for four (4) years with two (2) additional one (1) year renewals beyond the contract expiration period. 15-7376 approved Pass ▶ jump to 36:18
  10. 10 R207 Authorization for Contract with Linde Gas & Equipment, Inc in the estimated yearly amount of $45,000.00 to furnish and supply various industrial gases for various departments within the City of Allentown. One (1) bid was received, contract shall be commence upon full execution and cease December 31, 2025, with two (2) additional one (1) year renewals beyond that contract expiration period. 15-7377 approved Pass ▶ jump to 37:10
  11. 11 Minutes of Previous Meeting approved Pass ▶ jump to 37:28
  12. 12 November 20, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes 15-7365
  13. 13 Communications ▶ jump to 37:44
  14. 15 REPORTS REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES: Committee of the Whole: President Mota – At December 11, 2024, there will be a Special Council Meeting to review the Administration Budget Amendments. Council will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers to take public testimony on the request of the Transfer of a Liquor License Number R-15779 for Radhe Krishna Mart, Inc., 1234 – 1246 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA 18103. The license would allow beer and wine sales as a convenience to its customer. Budget and Finance: Chair Napoli, Hendricks, Gerlach The Committee met this evening, there are no future meetings scheduled. Community and Economic Development, Chair Hendricks, Mota, Napoli The Committee met this evening, there are no future meetings scheduled. Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Affa, Napoli, Santos The Committee met this evening, there are no future meetings scheduled. Parks and Recreation: Chair Santos, Affa, Gerlach The Committee met this evening, there are no future meetings scheduled. Public Safety: Chair Zucal, Hendricks, Mota The Committee has not met since the last council meeting, there are no future meetings scheduled. Public Works: Chair Gerlach, Affa, Zucal The Committee met this evening, there are no future meetings scheduled. Water and Sewer Compliance Meeting, Chairperson Gerlach The Committee will meet on December 11, 2024 at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers. Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations, and Strategy: Chair Mota, Napoli, Gerlach 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 that he has no Report tonight, but they do have some coming down the pike in the next couple of weeks. Mr. Ed Zucal asked Mr. Glazier when will Council get the Bill for the mayor's trips that Council has been asking for for about six weeks. Mr. Jeffrey Glazier stated excellent question sir. Most trips are paid for on P-Cards. They are working on the August one now. They will not that the Democratic Convention that they might have been concerned about was in August. There are no Bills for that trip paid by the city. There were no Bills in July and as soon as he gets September he will duly inform them. He forwarded correspondence to the Clerk to advise Council of July and August previously. Once again, when September comes across, he will take a quick peek because he can see what charge is what and he will let them know. Mr. Ed Zucal thanked Mr. Glazier. Dr. Cynthia Mota thanked Mr. Glazier. ▶ jump to 46:40
  15. 16 ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On): ▶ jump to 49:43
  16. 17 Bill 107 Amending the Environmental Advisory Council by allowing nonresidents who have a significant property or business interest in the City to serve on the Council at the discretion of City Council in order to encourage the broadest participation authorized under the Home Rule Charter. 15-7290 approved Pass ▶ jump to 50:34
  17. 18 Bill 108 Amending Chapter 393 Neighborhood Improvement, Section § 393-9 Maintaining Property, by adding a requirement that dumpsters in the public-right-of-way be covered when not it use to prevent unauthorized use or scattering of contents. 15-7309 approved Pass ▶ jump to 51:17
  18. 19 Bill 110 Amending the 2024 Risk Fund by transferring Six Million Five Hundred Thousand ($6,500,000) Dollars from the General Fund unappropriated balance to the Risk Fund for the payment of healthcare claims, drug prescription benefits, and other employee medical costs for the remainder of the year. The health care claim amounts are significantly higher this year. 15-7329 approved Pass ▶ jump to 51:53
  19. 20 Bill 111 Amending page 462 of the 2024 Federal Grants Fund budget to accept Seventy-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Eighty-Eight cents ($77,281,88) from the FY 2024 General Fund Department of Community & Economic (DCED) Director’s Bureau budget for the SPARK program administration. 15-7355 approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:40
  20. 20 OLD BUSINESS
  21. 21 Bill 112 Amending Part II General Legislation, Chapter 532 Special Events, Sections 2-14 by updating the language around permitting and fees and amending Part II General Legislation, Chapter 270 Fees, Section 62 Special Event by increasing certain special event fees. 15-7342 amended Pass ▶ jump to 53:12
  22. 22 Bill 113 Amending the 2024 Grant Fund budget to accept Fifty-Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from Bloomberg Philanthropies through Johns Hopkins University for the Love Your Block Grant. 15-7341 approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:04
  23. 23 Bill 114 Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of Nine Thousand One Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($9,145.00) from Irving Pool Improvements capital project into Fountain Park for installation of a mural on the pool house building. 15-7357 approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:38
  24. 24 CONSENT AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 55:41
  25. 25 R208 Riley Kreuzer, Commission on Homelessness, 12/05/2028 (filling a vacant seat) 15-7347
  26. 26 R209 Mary McGonigle, Commission on Homelessness, 12/05/2028 (filling a vacant seat) 15-7348
  27. 27 R210 Ann Elizabeth Bebout, Arts Commission, 1/06/2027 15-7349
  28. 28 R211 Sherri Brokopp Binder, Commission on Homelessness, 12/5/2027 (replacing Ellen Denizard) 15-7359
  29. 28 Bill 112 Amending Part II General Legislation, Chapter 532 Special Events, Sections 2-14 by updating the language around permitting and fees and amending Part II General Legislation, Chapter 270 Fees, Section 62 Special Event by increasing certain special event fees. 15-7342 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 53:32
  30. 29 R212 Christina DiPierro, Commission on Homelessness, 12/5/2027 15-7360
  31. 30 RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On): ▶ jump to 56:01
  32. 31 R213 Appointment of Four Police Officers 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. 15-7379 approved Pass ▶ jump to 58:16
  33. 32 R214 Approves two transfers: (1) $113,596.69 in Parks and Recreation – Aquatics for Several Factors Came into Play for Temp Wages and FICA Going Over Budget. The season started earlier and extended longer than anticipated due to weather and other factors. The Irving Pool Project Was Completed Earlier Than Anticipated Which Also Increased Staffing Needs; (2) $27,000.00 in Golf Course for Funds Needed to Correct Negative Balances that were created due to the Golf Course Superintendent Position Being Vacant for the Summer Months. 15-7369 approved Pass ▶ jump to 59:11
  34. 33 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (To be referred to Committee with public comment prior to referral) ▶ jump to 59:27
  35. 34 Bill 115 Amending the 2024 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars and Twenty Cents ($177,129.20) from the Municipal Police Officer’s Education & Training Commission (MPOETC) to the City of Allentown Police Department for tuition and salary reimbursement from Act 120 Training. 15-7380 ▶ jump to 59:28
  36. 35 Bill 116 Providing for the vacation of the Eastern 10’ wide strip of North 14th Street right-of-way from the North right-of-way line of Tilghman Street to the South right-of-way line of Green Street in the Eighth Ward of the City of Allentown: 15-7370 ▶ jump to 60:03
  37. 36 RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION (Can be voted on or Referred to Committee): NONE ▶ jump to 60:32
  38. 37 NEW BUSINESS: NONE ▶ jump to 60:36
  39. 38 GOOD AND WELFARE: NONE ▶ jump to 60:40
  40. 39 ADJOURNED: 7:30 PM ▶ jump to 60:44
  41. 40 Reference Materials: Council Rules Procurement Code Ethics Code 15-6577
  42. 40 R214 Approves two transfers: (1) $113,596.69 in Parks and Recreation – Aquatics for Several Factors Came into Play for Temp Wages and FICA Going Over Budget. The season started earlier and extended longer than anticipated due to weather and other factors. The Irving Pool Project Was Completed Earlier Than Anticipated Which Also Increased Staffing Needs; (2) $27,000.00 in Golf Course for Funds Needed to Correct Negative Balances that were created due to the Golf Course Superintendent Position Being Vacant for the Summer Months. 15-7369 approved Pass ▶ jump to 59:11