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15-4193
| 1 | | | Minutes | January 13, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes | approved | Pass |
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15-4187
| 1 | | | Minutes | January 13, 2021 City Council Meeting 2 Minutes | approved | Pass |
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15-4201
| 1 | | | Discussion | Controller Reports | | |
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15-4144
| 1 | | | Appointment | Chris Cassidy, Commission on Homeless, 03-10-2025 | approved | Pass |
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15-4145
| 1 | | | Appointment | Abigail Goldfarb, Commission on Homeless, 03-10-2025 | approved | Pass |
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15-4146
| 1 | | | Appointment | Roslyn Kuba, Commission on Homeless, 03-10-2024 | approved | Pass |
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15-4168
| 1 | | | Appointment | Erik Koller, Electricians Examining Board, 01/25/2022
Mr. Koller is a city employee who will be fulfilling the unexpired term of Walter Clouse, Jr. | approved | Pass |
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15-4185
| 1 | | | Appointment | Shane’ J. Gill, Human Relations Commission, 11/1/2023 (replacing Daniel Benitez) | approved | Pass |
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15-4140
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 18 Budget and Finance, Recommended Favorably
Amending the 2021 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Four Million Two Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Two Dollars and Sixty-Eight Cents ($4,227,402.68) from the proceeds of the 2020 Bond Issuance to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency Administrative Order. | approved | Pass |
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15-4141
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 19 Budget and Finance, Recommended Favorably
Amending the 2021 General Fund, the 2021 Risk Fund, the 2021 Equipment Fund, the 2021 Trexler Fund, the 2021 Golf Fund, the 2021 Solid Waste Fund and the 2021 Stormwater Fund by appropriating funds from the un-appropriated balances for the rollover of encumbrances for the prior year commitments | approved | Pass |
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15-4161
| 1 | | | Resolution | R41
Sewage Planning Module for Lanta Para Transit Facility | approved | Pass |
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15-4184
| 1 | | | Resolution | R42
812 South Front Street - Sewage Planning Module | approved | Pass |
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15-4167
| 1 | | | Resolution | R43
Approves a $15,000 transfer in CEDC for the branding identity project and $21,625 in Police for CALEA Registration. | approved | Pass |
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15-4182
| 1 | | | Resolution | R44
Approves the Submission of an application for a pass through grant for HADC from DCED for affordable housing activities. | approved | Pass |
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15-4162
| 1 | | | Resolution | R45
A resolution supporting HB 988, specifically, the repealing of Act 43 of 2017 which expanded the sale and use of fireworks in Pennsylvania to “consumer fireworks.” These fireworks have an aerial and explosive element compared to “ground fireworks” for sale prior to Act 43. Since enactment, public safety personnel have reported a significant increase in fireworks-related incidents and injuries, as well as significant constituent complaints. Furthermore, Act 43 preempts local regulation via municipal ordinance. | approved | Pass |
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15-4196
| 1 | | | Resolution | R46
Authorizes Mayor to Sign all documents related to the Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement | approved | Pass |
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15-4195
| 1 | | | Resolution | R47
Authorizes Submission of a Formal Application to the Pennsylvania DCNR for a Grant of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) to support the Bogert’s Bridge Restoration Project. | approved | Pass |
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15-4181
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 20 Parks and Rec, this evening
Amending the Environmental Advisory Council by adding to the Purpose of the Council, changing the appointment process to reflect authority under the Home Rule Charter giving the Mayor the appointment authority, allowing the Environmental Advisory Council to elect their Chair, establishing a city councilperson as a liaison to the Council, adding to the Powers and Duties, and requiring minutes to be posted on the City website. | | |
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15-4164
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 21 Parks and Rec, this evening
Amending the 2021 Capital Projects Fund and the 2021 Trexler Fund to provide for a transfer of Sixty Thousand ($60,000) Dollars to continue repairs on various WPA structures in the park system. | | |
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15-4177
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 22 CEDC, Forwarded Favorably
An ordinance of the City of Allentown authorizing the designation of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Allentown as land bank for the City of Allentown. | | |
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15-4175
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 23 Public Safety, this evening
Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Twenty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Seven ($24,657.00) Dollars from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of The State Fire Commissioner Grant, to the Allentown Fire Department for COVID-19 related expenses/purchases. | | |
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15-4174
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 24 Public Safety, this evening
Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Forty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Three ($45,753.00) Dollars from the United States Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant to the City of Allentown for updating technology in seven police interview rooms. | | |
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15-4169
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 25 Request to be voted on
Amending Part III, Business Regulation and Taxation, Title Three - Fees, Article 333, Business Privilege Tax, Subsection B. Tax Year Change, to provide tax relief to Allentown taxpayers in the calendar year 2021 by extending the deadline to file and pay 2020 Business Privilege Taxes in full thereof without interest and penalty from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021. | approved | Pass |
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15-4165
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 26 CEDC, Forwarded favorably
Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of One Thousand ($1,000) Dollars from GBU Financial Life to provide uniforms to support emergency preparedness and deployment initiatives for the Allentown Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps. | | |
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15-4166
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 27 Public Works, this evening
Amending the 2021 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Two ($195,542) Dollars from Lehigh County Authority (LCA) to make road improvements throughout the LCA restoration work area. | | |
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15-4188
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 28 CEDC, forwarded favorably
Amending the 2021 Federal Grants Fund budget by creating the position of Homeless Services Coordinator within the Department of Community Development to provide coordination and support for the initiatives of the Allentown Commission on Homelessness. This position is funded through COVID ESG funds. | | |
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15-4189
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 29 Parks and Rec, this evening
Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Seven Thousand ($7,000) Dollars from City Center Allentown to provide background checks and American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course fees for City of Allentown resident hires in the Department of Parks and Recreation. | | |
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15-4190
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 30 Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations and Strategy, forwarded favorably
Amending the Ethics Code by adding language on conflict of interests clarifying a prohibition of using your ‘position’ in any way to result in a personal or financial benefit to yourself or associated person or entity as defined. | | |
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15-4191
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 31 Public Hearing, this evening
Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Allentown by repealing Section 1314.02.C.4 (7) of the Zoning Ordinance with respect to the prohibition of on-site frying of foods in the Traditional Neighborhood Development Overlay District (TNDO) in its entirety, providing for a repealer clause, a severability clause and an effective date. | | |
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15-4192
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 32 Public Safety, this evening
Amending Part Seven, General Offenses Code, of the Codified Ordinances of Allentown, Pennsylvania creating Article 717 – B.Y.O.B. Establishment, by creating a new Article entitled “B.Y.O.B. Establishment”. | | |
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15-4170
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 33 Public Safety, this evening
Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Forty Thousand Seven Hundred One Dollar and Forty-Five Cents ($40,701.45) from FEMA US Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant, to the Allentown Fire Department for COVID-19 related expenses to purchase PPE and related supplies. | | |
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15-4198
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 34 Budget and Finance, Forwarded favorably
Amending the 2021 General Fund and Risk Management Fund budget to accommodate the reorganization of positions to allow the Department of Finance to operate more efficiently. | | |
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15-4197
| 1 | | | Ordinance | Bill 35 CEDC, forwarded favorably
Amending the 2021 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500) Dollars from Patient First to provide supplies for those volunteering to work the COVID vaccination clinic. | | |
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