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November 6, 2024 ·6:30 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 45 items

  1. 1 Invocation:
  2. 2 Pledge to the Flag ▶ jump to 0:13
  3. 3 Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:29
  4. 4 Courtesy of the Floor Courtesy and Privilege of the Floor Rules ▶ jump to 0:54
  5. 5 Contract Approvals ▶ jump to 21:11
  6. 6 R184 Authorization for Contract with Baker Tilly Vantagen, LLP in the amount of $12,500.00 to perform an update of the city Personnel Policy Manual (PPM) and provide associated services related to the rollout of the new manual. One (1) proposal was submitted, contract shall be for twelve (12) months with one (1) three (3) month renewal beyond the contract expiration period. 15-7296 approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:52
  7. 7 R185 Authorization for Contract with George E. Ley Company in the amount of $404,904.45 to complete the bunker renovation located at the Allentown Municipal Golf Course for the Allentown Department of Parks and Recreation. Two (2) bids were received, contract shall be for one (1) year with one (1) one (1) year renewal beyond the contract expiration period. 15-7297 approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:30
  8. 8 R186 Authorization for Contract with Pacific Crest Uniform Company (d/b/a Mountain Uniforms) in the amount of $460 each set / or $80,500 for 175 sets including shipping to provide two-piece jacket ensemble, consisting of a waterproof outer shell jacket and a coordinating softshell jacket. One (1) bid was received, contract shall be for one (1) year with three (3) one (1) year renewals beyond the contract expiration period. 15-7308 approved Pass ▶ jump to 27:44
  9. 9 R187 Authorization of Cooperative Contract(s) in an amount greater than $40,000.00 to provide the City with various goods/services, with Canon Solutions America, Inc. 15-7298 approved ▶ jump to 28:37
  10. 10 Minutes of Previous Meeting: NONE ▶ jump to 28:56
  11. 11 Communications ▶ jump to 29:00
  12. 12 Old Business ▶ jump to 29:18
  13. 13 REPORTS Special Council Meeting: There will be a Special Council Meeting on November 13, at 5:30 PM – the tentative schedule is as follows; 5:30 PM - 5:45 Solicitor's Office 5:45 PM - 6:15 PM Human Relations Issues 6:15 PM Public Works, Solid Waste Fund, Liquid Fuels, Administrative Order Fund, Stormwater Fund 7:00 PM Community and Economic On November 20th at 5:30 PM, Council will meet to review the Human Resources and Non-Departmental Budgets. At 6 PM that evening, Allentown City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to take public testimony on the request for the transfer of Liquor License Number R-15779 to Top – Star Express, Inc., 2050 Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA 18104. The license would allow beer and wine sales as a convenience to its customers. There will be a resolution on the council meeting that follows the public hearing that will allow City Council to approve or disapprove the transfer. Budget and Finance: Chair Napoli, Hendricks, Gerlach The Committee met on October 30 at 5:30 PM and reviewed the audit and monthly finances. Community and Economic Development, Chair Hendricks, Mota, Napoli The Committee met has not met since the last council meeting. There are no future meetings scheduled at this time. (Might get update on two denials that were sent back to the CED Dept for review.) Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Affa, Napoli, Santos The Committee has not met since the last council meeting. There are no future meetings scheduled at this time. Parks and Recreation: Chair Santos, Affa, Gerlach The Committee has not met since the last council meeting. There are no future meetings scheduled at this time. Public Safety: Chair Zucal, Hendricks, Mota The committee has not met since the last council meeting. The next scheduled meeting is for November 20th at 5:15 PM to review the Fire fees. Public Works: Chair Gerlach, Affa, Zucal The Committee met this evening. There are no future meetings scheduled at this time. 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. ▶ jump to 30:02
  14. 15 Controller's Reports 15-7327
  15. 16 ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On): ▶ jump to 36:29
  16. 17 Bill 84 Providing for the vacation of East Clay Street from the centerline of North Wall Street to the centerline of Club Avenue in the Fifteenth Ward of the City of Allentown: 15-7229 tabled Pass ▶ jump to 56:34
  17. 17 R190 Mayor Matt Tuerk and the Council of the City of Allentown, hereby authorize a sign at the drop off center on Martin Luther King Drive that says, Dedicated to Ann Saurman 15-7314 approved Pass ▶ jump to 43:18
  18. 18 Bill 98 Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for an appropriation in the amount of Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($18,000.00) from the Trexler Fund to the Rose Garden capital project account. These funds will be used to complete the stone entrance step repairs at the Rose Garden. 15-7281 approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:21
  19. 19 Bill 99 Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Two Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($228,930.14) from UGI for the purpose of construction ADA handicap ramps and for the milling and paving of streets under the City’s Utility Paving Program. 15-7280 approved Pass ▶ jump to 58:23
  20. 20 Bill 100 Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($130,000.00) from Irving Pool Improvements capital project into Roosevelt Park for demolition of the old pool house building and a new pavilion. 15-7283 approved Pass ▶ jump to 59:04
  21. 21 Bill 101 Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of One Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Dollars and Five Cents ($198,770.05) from various accounts within the Bridge Capital Project for inspection services, conceptual cost estimate services, scour protection designs, deck repair designs, and sidewalk/pedestrian barrier improvement designs on various city bridges. This will transfer the unused funds from the various accounts within this capital project to the correct account for these services. 15-7282 approved Pass ▶ jump to 59:55
  22. 22 Bill 102 Amending the 2024 Federal Grants Fund to provide for a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Family Health Lead Abatement Grant. 15-7284 approved Pass ▶ jump to 60:30
  23. 23 CONSENT AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 61:16
  24. 24 R188 Certificate of Appropriateness for work in the Historic Districts: 953 W Turner St., 1651 Linden St. 15-7295
  25. 25 R189 Sewage Planning Module at 366 West Allen Street 15-7294
  26. 26 RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On): ▶ jump to 61:39
  27. 27 R190 Mayor Matt Tuerk and the Council of the City of Allentown, hereby authorize a sign at the drop off center on Martin Luther King Drive that says, Dedicated to Ann Saurman 15-7314 approved Pass ▶ jump to 36:31
  28. 28 R191 Approves three transfers: (1) $65,422.00 in Parks to correct negative balances: Premium pay is over due to the snow storms and necessary increase of trash pick up and bathroom cleanings due to park usage in the summer; (2) $21,799.20 in Traffic Planning required for purchase of traffic equipment to maintain and upkeep with various projects throughout the city; (3) $20,000.00 in Recreation for funds needed to be transferred to the 50 – other services & charges account to cover the cost of credit card fees assessed by Global Payments (payment processor). 15-7311 approved Pass ▶ jump to 62:03
  29. 29 R192 Authorizes submission of a formal application to the Department of Community and Economic Development for a grant of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) to support the construction of a 1.2-mile extension of the Martin Luther King Drive (MLK) Trail. 15-7302 approved Pass ▶ jump to 62:40
  30. 30 R193 Authorizes the submission of a Formal Application for funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Green Light Go Grant (GLG) Services in the amount of approximately One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for signal modernization at 19th Street and Roth Avenue. 15-7303 approved Pass ▶ jump to 63:16
  31. 31 R194 Authorizes the submission of a Formal Application for the Local Share Account (LSA) Grant for funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Services in the amount of approximately One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) to supplement the reconstruction of Lehigh and Union Streets. 15-7304 approved Pass ▶ jump to 63:52
  32. 32 R195 Authorizes the submission of a Formal Application for funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant (MTF-PennDOT) Grant Services in the amount of approximately One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for pedestrian safety improvements on three blocks of Hamilton Street (12th, 13th, and 14th Street). 15-7305 approved Pass ▶ jump to 64:28
  33. 33 R196 Authorizes the submission of a Formal Application for funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant (MTF-PennDOT) Grant Services in the amount of approximately Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) for safety improvements on Hanover Avenue and East Linden Street. 15-7306 approved Pass ▶ jump to 65:05
  34. 34 R197 Authorizes the submission of a Formal Application for the Local Share Account (LSA) Grant for funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Services in the amount of approximately Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) to purchase a truck, trailer and paint eradicator for improvements and maintenance of crosswalks within City limits. 15-7307 approved Pass ▶ jump to 65:42
  35. 35 ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (To be referred to Committee with public comment prior to referral) ▶ jump to 66:01
  36. 36 Bill 104 Amending the 2024 Grant Fund budget to accept Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000) from the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant. 15-7299 ▶ jump to 66:02
  37. 37 Bill 105 Special Committee Meeting, forwarded favorably Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) from the unappropriated balance of the Golf Funds to the Golf Capital Projects fund. These funds will be used for the bunker capital improvements to enhance the golf course. 15-7300 ▶ jump to 66:22
  38. 38 Bill 106 Special Committee Meeting, forwarded favorably Amending the 2024 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-One Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents ($2,931.56) from the Jordan Greenway Trail Capital Project into the MLK Trail Capital Project. These funds will be utilized for the construction of the trail. 15-7301 ▶ jump to 66:44
  39. 39 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 ▶ jump to 67:05
  40. 40 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 ▶ jump to 67:29
  41. 41 Bill 109 Amending Part II General Legislation, Chapter 525 Solid Waste, Article I Waste Storage, Collection and Disposal, Section 2 Authorization of City contractor(s); scope of work by updating the rebates and penalties portion as well as the language of the ordinance. 15-7322 ▶ jump to 67:54
  42. 42 RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION (Can be voted on or Referred to Committee): ▶ jump to 68:20
  43. 43 NEW BUSINESS: NONE ▶ jump to 68:25
  44. 44 GOOD AND WELFARE: NONE ▶ jump to 68:28
  45. 45 ADJOURNED: 7:26 PM ▶ jump to 68:32