Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/2/2022 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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15-4863 1  ResolutionR17 Authorization Contract with Interboro Packaging estimated awarded sum $6,974.40; and Medzon Health, estimated awarded sum $6,306.97 for various departments to purchase Personal Protection Equipment, budgeted at an estimated at $50,000, two bids, city went with both providers. approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-4850 1  MinutesDecember 15, 2021 City Council Public Hearing - 1837 Linden Street MinutesapprovedPass Action details Video Video
15-4877 1  DiscussionController's Report   Action details Video Video
15-4656 1  OrdinanceBill 101 HR, Admin Appts - forwarded favorably; Mr. Zucal is proposing amendment to apply legislation to ARPA funding only, needs to comply with new code; make this § 36-14 and notch the current 14 and 15 to 15 and 16 (this will impact the other ethics bill). Amending Article 171, Code of Ethics, by prohibiting leaders, members or officials belonging to non-profit organizations that lobby for and receive city funding or receive funds through the city from receiving remuneration from these funds as well as immediate and extended family of such members or officials. approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-4656 1  OrdinanceBill 101 HR, Admin Appts - forwarded favorably; Mr. Zucal is proposing amendment to apply legislation to ARPA funding only, needs to comply with new code; make this § 36-14 and notch the current 14 and 15 to 15 and 16 (this will impact the other ethics bill). Amending Article 171, Code of Ethics, by prohibiting leaders, members or officials belonging to non-profit organizations that lobby for and receive city funding or receive funds through the city from receiving remuneration from these funds as well as immediate and extended family of such members or officials. approved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
15-4655 1  OrdinanceBill 102 HR, Admin, Appts. - forwarded favorably Amending Title One, General Provisions by adding Article 109, Language Requirements, requiring documents to be available in all languages pursuant to Federal Laws.approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-4725 1  OrdinanceBill 116 HR, Admin and Appts, forwarded favorably Amendment Contingency: make this § 36-15 and notch the later two sections up one section. Amending Article 171, Code of Ethics, by prohibiting city employees, officials, and elected officials from engaging in conduct that would lead to future transactions and requiring the reporting of such activity if such person is aware of such activity.amended  Action details Video Video
15-4725 1  OrdinanceBill 116 HR, Admin and Appts, forwarded favorably Amendment Contingency: make this § 36-15 and notch the later two sections up one section. Amending Article 171, Code of Ethics, by prohibiting city employees, officials, and elected officials from engaging in conduct that would lead to future transactions and requiring the reporting of such activity if such person is aware of such activity.approved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
15-4725 1  OrdinanceBill 116 HR, Admin and Appts, forwarded favorably Amendment Contingency: make this § 36-15 and notch the later two sections up one section. Amending Article 171, Code of Ethics, by prohibiting city employees, officials, and elected officials from engaging in conduct that would lead to future transactions and requiring the reporting of such activity if such person is aware of such activity.approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-4752 1  OrdinanceBill 118 Public Works, this evening Providing for the vacation of East Turner Street from the centerline of North Floyd Street to the centerline of North Halstead Street in the Fourteenth Ward of the City of Allentown, East Newton Street from the centerline of North Glynn Street to the centerline of North Grape Street in the Fourteenth Ward of the City of Allentown, East Webster Street from the centerline of North Glynn Street to the centerline of North Hart Street in the Fourteenth Ward of the City of Allentown, East Linden Street from the centerline of North Floyd Street to the centerline of North Hart Street in the Fourteenth Ward of the City of Allentown, East Linden Street from the centerline of North Hart Street to the centerline of North Irving Street in the Fourteenth Ward of the City of Allentown, East Court Street from the centerline of North Folk Street to the centerline of North Hart Street in the Fourteenth Ward of the City of Allentown, North Fenwick Street from the centerline of East Turner Street to the centerline of East Linden Street in the Fourteenth Ward of tapprovedPass Action details Video Video
15-4753 1  OrdinanceBill 121 HR, Admin and Appts. - forwarded favorably, change section reference to comply with current code Amending the Article 140, Personnel Code of the Codified Ordinances (Also referred to as the Personnel Policy); Part One Administrative Code - General and Administrative Provision by adding Section H to Article 143. 13 Holidays and Leave Time, entitled Paid Parental Leave of Absence (Non-Union).approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-4783 1  OrdinanceBill 125 Public Works, this evening Providing for the vacation of Howe Street from the centerline of North Eighth Street to its West Terminus in the Fourth Ward of the City of Allentown:approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-4784 1  OrdinanceBill 126 Public Works, this evening Providing for the relinquishment of easements from the Howe Street vacation Ordinance No. 13814 from the centerline of North Lumber Street to the Eastern property line of 815 Hamilton in the Fourth Ward of the City of Allentown:approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-4834 1  OrdinanceBill 1 Public Safety, this evening Amending the 2022 ARPA Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of Forty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Sixteen ($46,216) Dollars for the upfitting of two (2) new ambulances. approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-4842 1  OrdinanceBill 3 Public Safety, this evening Amending the 2022 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Sixty-Five Thousand ($65,000) Dollars as a result from a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (PA DCED) Initiative Program to the Allentown Fire Department, Bureau of Emergency Management Services (EMS) to provide funds which will be utilized to purchase an all-terrain ambulance vehicle.approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-4844 1  OrdinanceBill 4 HR, Admin and Appts, forwarded Office of the Mayor Reorganizationamended  Action details Video Video
15-4844 1  OrdinanceBill 4 HR, Admin and Appts, forwarded Office of the Mayor ReorganizationapprovedPass Action details Video Video
15-4844 1  OrdinanceBill 4 HR, Admin and Appts, forwarded Office of the Mayor ReorganizationapprovedPass Action details Video Video
15-4862 1  ResolutionR18 Sewage Planning Module noting their is wastewater capacity for the development for the 1010 Hamilton Street Apartments    Action details Not available
15-4864 1  ResolutionR19 Sewage Planning Module noting there is wastewater capacity for the development for the Basin Street Development (402 Basin St.)   Action details Not available
15-4875 1  ResolutionR23 Phillip C. Hart (fulfilling the unexpired term of Ellen Roberts – At Large) Term Expiration: 01/03/2024    Action details Not available
15-4785 1  ResolutionR216 Authorizes the Administration to Sell a Portion of the City-Owned Real Property located at 821 West Hamilton Street.approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-4871 1  ResolutionR20 Authorizes Acceptance by the City of Allentown for Maintenance of the Lighting System on the Tilghman Street Bridge from Pennsylvania Department of TransportationapprovedPass Action details Video Video
15-4873 1  ResolutionR21 Resolution supports Senator Pat Browne’s Senate Bill 313, noting protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination is fundamental to our community.approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-4865 1  OrdinanceBill 5 An Ordinance providing for the expenditure of certain monies received by the City of Allentown under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1976, as amended; The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009; and Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended; for the purpose of undertaking programs of housing and community development within the City.   Action details Video Video
15-4867 1  OrdinanceBill 6 Amends Chapter 213, Child-Care Facilities, Articles 1 through 5 inclusive of the Codified Ordinances. The bill updates immunization guidelines to reflect current standards, standardizes the ordinance with PA Department of Human Service regulations, modifies language allowing for consistency with updated regulations related to food safety, fire and building codes, swimming pool safety and CPR/First Aid; and provides for the issuance of violation tickets (SWEEP).    Action details Video Video
15-4868 1  OrdinanceBill 7 Amends Chapter 12, Authorities, Boards and Commissions; Article 5, Board of Health, of the Codified Ordinances to clarify the Board of Health duties and responsibilities. This bill clarifies language that established the authority and duties of the Board of Health, eliminating ambiguity. It makes clear the powers originate from commonwealth law. No new powers are being created.    Action details Video Video
15-4869 1  OrdinanceBill 8 Amending the 2022 Trexler Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Two Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Seven Dollars and Fifty-Four Cents ($2,327.54) from the Springwood Trust portion of the Trexler Fund as the balance of the 2021 contribution per General Trexler’s will.   Action details Video Video
15-4870 1  OrdinanceBill 9 Amending the 2021 Golf Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand ($125,000) Dollars from the unappropriated balance of Golf Fund for the first loan payment back to the General Fund.   Action details Video Video
15-4859 1  OrdinanceReconsideration of RCO Proposal Councilpersons Siegel and Zucal are prepared to make a motion to clarify and clean some language making it clear the legislation does not apply to 'external' city agencies and clean up some lettering, references and definition of terms. Rule on Reconsideration: RULE XII - RECONSIDERATION A. Reconsideration: A motion to reconsider an Ordinance will be entertained only at the next regular meeting following the one at which a vote was taken on that Ordinance. A Resolution may be reconsidered at the same meeting at which a vote was taken on that Resolution. No second motion to reconsider the motion will be entertained. An Ordinance or Resolution may be reconsidered only once and only at the time stated above. A motion to reconsider may be made by a member who voted on the prevailing side of the matter to be reconsidered, or by a member who has notified the President of City Council of their intention to be absent and was not present when such a vote was taken. (27391 2/4/98) Bill 10 Responsible Contractor Ordinance   Action details Video Video
15-4866 1  ResolutionR22 Approves the Submission of the Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, this is a step needed to allow the City to apply for and then access an estimated $4,053,097.00 in grant funds for the January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 program year.    Action details Video Video
15-4437 1  DiscussionCouncil Rules Home Rule Charter Contract Procedures   Action details Not available