Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/1/2021 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments:
File #Ver.Agenda #NameTypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsVideo
15-4747 1  ResolutionR198 Authorization for Contract with multiple vendors: Ferguson Waterworks, Neenah Foundry Company LB Water Service for an estimated sum of $1,058,202.05 for storm sewer fittings and other items; multiple bidders on different units in the bid specs, awarded per the results of the bid tabulation. approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-4744 1  ResolutionR199 Authorization for Contract with Lehigh Valley Municipal Services, LLC., for the estimated budgeted sum of $100,000 to provide inspection services and plan review assistance for code compliance on an as needed basis, competitively bid, single proposal, one year contract with option to renew two additional one years. approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-4745 1  ResolutionR200 Authorization for Contract with Kerestes-Martin Associates, Inc. for $46,850 for consulting work to support the development of a city-wide Wayfinding Master Plan, multiple bidders, one year contract. approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-4743 1  ResolutionR201 Authorization for Contract with multiple vendors: Andre & Sons, Fisher and Son Co., Inc., Hodges Rash Company, Site One Landscape Supply, Synatek LP and Genesis Turfgrass, Inc., at the unit prices identified in the bid, in the estimated amount of $129,150 for agricultural chemicals, multiple bids, one year contract with option to continue for three additional months. approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-4746 1  ResolutionR202 Authorization for Contract with Solution Services, Inc. for $49,500.00, to coordinates the Allentown Mentoring Enrichment Network (AMEN Initiative), which administers the Midnight Basketball Program in Allentown, competitively bid, one response, one year contract. approvedPass Action details Video Video
15-4533 1  OrdinanceBill 82 Referred with the following amendment: Steps will be adopted as part of the budget, establishment of a reclassification committee, reclassifications shall only go up one step, performance evaluations shall be required the last quarter of every year. 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 Sections H and I under 140.05 Hours of Work and Compensation to adopt the pay grade and step system for Non-Bargaining and Appointed employees. Also amends Article 140.07 – Promotions and Transfers.amendedPass Action details Video Video
15-4533 1  OrdinanceBill 82 Referred with the following amendment: Steps will be adopted as part of the budget, establishment of a reclassification committee, reclassifications shall only go up one step, performance evaluations shall be required the last quarter of every year. 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 Sections H and I under 140.05 Hours of Work and Compensation to adopt the pay grade and step system for Non-Bargaining and Appointed employees. Also amends Article 140.07 – Promotions and Transfers.approved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
15-4633 1  OrdinanceBill 99 HR, Admin and Appts: Forwarded favorable with the amendment that the bill goes into effect January 1, 2022. AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE, ADOPT AND ENACT AN ORDINANCE CODIFICATION FOR THE CITY OF ALLENTOWN, COUNTY OF LEHIGH, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; TO SAVE FROM REPEAL CERTAIN OTHER LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR TAMPERING WITH THE CODE.amendedPass Action details Video Video
15-4633 1  OrdinanceBill 99 HR, Admin and Appts: Forwarded favorable with the amendment that the bill goes into effect January 1, 2022. AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE, ADOPT AND ENACT AN ORDINANCE CODIFICATION FOR THE CITY OF ALLENTOWN, COUNTY OF LEHIGH, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; TO SAVE FROM REPEAL CERTAIN OTHER LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR TAMPERING WITH THE CODE.approved as amendedPass Action details Video Video
15-4756 1  ResolutionR203 Approves Certificates of Appropriateness for work in the Historic Districts: 28 N 11th and 301 N 9th Street    Action details Video Video
15-4741 1  ResolutionR204 Appointment of Daniel D. Blount (fulfilling the unexpired term of Janet Keshl) - Alternate Term Expiration: 01/21/2023    Action details Not available
15-4754 1  ResolutionR205 Adopts Procedures to Govern the Procurement of Professional Services Contracts Regarding the City of Allentown’s Pension PlansapprovedPass Action details Video Video
15-4739 1  ResolutionR206 Approves two transfers, placing funds in appropriate accounts: (1) $55,000 in CED to implement a new traffic plan for Lights in the Parkway; (2) $7,500 in Information Systems for additional software licenses.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 t   Action details Video Video
15-4748 1  Ordinance Bill 119 Public Works, this evening Providing for the vacation of Chestnut Street from the centerline of North Race Street to the West right of way line of the American Parkway in the First Ward of the City of Allentown:    Action details Video Video
15-4742 1  OrdinanceBill 120 Public Works, this evening Amending the Article 531.11, Parking Prohibited at Handicapped Area, by creating a provision that at the request of any handicapped person or severely disabled veteran for whom a handicap sign has been erected pursuant to this ordinance, the Allentown Parking Authority may issue to that person a numbered handicap permit and the handicap sign shall be numbered to correspond with the permit. The numbered space may only be occupied by the vehicle bearing the corresponding numbered permit. The Allentown Parking Authority shall erect a sign on or near the handicap sign indicating the restricted nature of the handicap parking space and providing for a penalty for unauthorized parking at a marked handicapped spot.    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).   Action details Video Video
15-4755 1  OrdinanceBill 122 Refer to Public Works, noting the plan is to take testimony on this issue at the committee level and work on various alternatives to this issue. Amending the Article 532.04, Exceptions related to Double Parking, by clarifying the exceptions to the regulations.    Action details Video Video
15-4757 1  OrdinanceBill 123 Refer to Public Works Amending Article 121.05 City Registered Vehicles, by changing the word sedan to the word vehicles in two places, providing for 17 rather than 13 take-home vehicles, and assigning the 17 vehicles to the following positions: Chief of Police, Assistant Chief of Police (2); Police Captain On Call; K-9 Unit (4); Fire Chief; Assistant Fire Chief (2); EMS Coordinator; Public Works Director; Streets Department Superintendent; Facilities Manager; Managing Director; Mayor. The K-9 Unit vehicles are limited to a ten-mile radius from the boundaries of the City. (The Criminal Investigation Division are not part of the original limitation of 17 – so there are an additional 3 take home vehicles.)   Action details Video Video
15-4437 1  DiscussionCouncil Rules Home Rule Charter Contract Procedures   Action details Not available