435 Hamilton Street

Allentown, Pa. 18101

Allentown

Minutes - Final

City Council

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Invocation:

6:30 PM

Council Chambers

Pledge to the Flag

Roll Call

6 -

Present:

Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and

Santo Napoli

1 - Candida Affa

Excused:

Courtesy of the Floor

Courtesy and Privilege of the Floor Rules

Mr. Matt Shutter, Libertarian Party, stated that he sent an email regarding

on March 7, 2023 in the afternoon he walked into the Police Station to file a

criminal complaint on Tim Benyo. The Police Officer told him to have a

seat and the supervisor was rude, kept interrupting him and refused to give

his name. He spoke of the Pennsylvania Liquor where he was Petitioning

signatures for the Libertarian Party and stated that it is his constitutional

right. He talked about how an officer stated that he was disturbing the

peace. The Police grabbed his Petition. He stated that he does not leave,

he will spend the weekend in jail.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that someone will get back to him.

Mayor Matt Tuerk stated to Mr. Hendricks to please acknowledge the

violation of the Rules that you set forth for the prohibited use of personal

attacks. Calling city employees trash constitutes personal attacks.

Ms. Phoebe Harris, Allentown School Board Director, 1817 17th Street

SW, stated that she is the Building Chair and she knows what happened

with Allentown Vision. She talked about the Rezoning providing a suitable

industrial and related uses for sound industrial development. She stated

that the zoning change should be denied. She talked about a soil test. If

Council decides to change the text where schools can be built you are

putting our children in danger. It is about our students.

Mr. Michael Hanlon stated that text amendments was introduced. Once

Council gets the reports from the Lehigh Valley Planning, the City Planning

Commission, Ms. Mota, the Chair of Community and Economic

Development will have a committee meeting on the proposal and at that will

have a Public Hearing.

Ms. Jessica Ortiz, 523 Tilghman Street, stated that last week she came for

the Parking Authority issue. She has a rough draft that she spoke to

several community leaders and several nonprofits about the Taskforce

coming together for solutions so that they are not overwhelming City

Council and the Parking Authority. She asked for solutions. There should

be a board chair and a Allentown Parking Authority member to attend the

meetings for a proper response.

Contract Approvals

15-5826

R71

Authorization for Contract with STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS LLC for

$159.00 per hour to provide a Human Resource Consultant assist the

Human Resource Department roughly 3 days a week as a result of

insufficient capacity in the Dept. This Agreement shall commence upon the

approval and shall expire upon completion of the Services, unless

terminated earlier by either party pursuant Section 7 of this Agreement.

Informal Quote/Waiver

Attachments: R71 - HR Consultant

Resolution #30623

Mayor Matt Tuerk explained the contract. He mentioned it in his Report on

April 5 that the administration will be working with the Pennsylvania

Municipal League to bring consultant services to assist with the Human

Resources Department. The Solicitor deemed it as a Professional

Services Contract. We the administration talks about insufficient capacity,

we are talking about manpower. The individual's name is John Trant and

he is coming in to assist us with oversight.

Mr. Ed Zucal stated that it is about $3800 a week.

Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that he does not expect him to be there that often.

The administration did an Emergency Authorization expecting to spend

less than $10,000 on this contract. They are in process of hiring a Human

Resources Director.

Mr. Ed Zucal stated that they are looking at $15,000 for one month.

Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that the plan is replacing the Human Resources

Director much sooner than a month.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks thanked Mr. Zucal.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach asked if she has the correct John Trant. He is out of

Pittsburgh.

Mayor Matt Tuerk stated that he serves the entire state with the

Pennsylvania Municipal League.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated to Mayor Tuerk he will be here how often.

Mayor Matt Tuerk stated a couple of days a week. Sometimes three days a

week. His most significant experience thus far has been doing a complete

turnaround of the administration of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Smaller city,

but bigger challenge than we face.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any other comments from the dais

or the public.

6 -

Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and

Santo Napoli

1 - Candida Affa

Absent:

Enactment No: 30623

15-5825

R72

Authorization for Contract price increase of 10% or more/Change Order for

an existing Contract previously Bid and Awarded with Edwards Business

Systems in the amount of $5,200 for maintenance services for city printers.

. It was previously bid for $191,149.53. The requested increase for a

renewal year is for an additional $ 5,200, for a new contract price of

$196,349.53.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R72 - Contract Increase - C22-000015

Resolution #30624

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from

his colleagues or the public.

6 -

Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and

Santo Napoli

1 - Candida Affa

Absent:

Enactment No: 30624

15-5822

R73

Authorization for Contract with Advance Auto Parts, Finch Turf, Inc., Fire

Line Equipment, LLC, Gilboy Automotive Group, Granturk Equipment Co.,

Inc, GT&E LLC, Horwith Truck, Inc., Levan Machine & Truck Equipment,

Interstate Battery of Allentown in the estimated sum of $1,000,000.00 per

contract year to provide various parts, supplies, equipment, and

accessories that the City uses for repairing city owned vehicles and

equipment. All qualified bidders and their staff members, who will supply

the parts and supplies, must have the proper licenses and certifications.

The City has allocated funds in the Budget to cover the costs of the Vehicle

Parts, Supplies, Equipment, & Accessories. The Contract term shall

commence upon full execution and shall cease one (1) year thereafter.

Upon written notification, this contract can be extended for up to an

additional four (4) one (1) year terms beyond the contract expiration period.

Attachments: R73 - Bid No. 2023-12

Resolution #30625

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions.

Mr. Ed Zucal stated that since this was under a Public Works Committee, if

he can have an explanation of why we need this kind of money and the type

of equipment that we are dealing with.

Mr. David Petrik stated that a lot of this money is being put towards

equipment that is needed for all of our equipment including our heavy

vehicles or trucks or specialty equipment or parts that are only available

through certain vendors. These are the bid items that we got.

Mr. Ed Zucal stated that it is for specialized equipment that the city is not

trained to do.

Mr. David Petrik stated correct.

Mr. Ed Zucal stated fair enough.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach asked if any of these are minority or women owned

businesses.

Mr. David Petrik stated that he is not aware if they are or not.

Ms. Sarrah McNeil stated that Gilboy is a small business, Horwith Truck is

a women owned business, and Levan is a small business.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked is this anything more than what they did prior in

this amount.

Mr. David Petrik stated that he is unaware of the history of what they spent

previously.

Mr. Daniel Steckel stated that in the past and last year the city about

$950,000 on parts for nontarget use and $250,000 for stuff that was for an

accident repair. It is pretty standard.

Mr. Ed Zucal stated that he knows that the Fire Department had the fire

trucks out and they were sitting there two to three months. He is hoping that

is not going to happen anymore.

Mr. Daniel Steckel stated no. The standard practice is the only thing they

send out is stuff that we are not equipped to do. Fire trucks would have to

involve body damage. There is an ED Tech on staff who can handle

everything from pumping to electrical equipment to the engine. Anything

that we can do in house, will stay in house. If for some reason we have

multiple fire trucks down and we need to send one out for expediency, we

will do that. This one is for parts.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from the public.

6 -

Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and

Santo Napoli

1 - Candida Affa

Absent:

Enactment No: 30625

15-5823

R74

Authorization for Contract with Gilboy Ford, Granturk Equipment, Groff

Tractor & Equipment LLC Horwith Truck, Inc., Levan Machine & Truck

Equipment, Stephenson Equipment in an estimated sum of $300,000 per

contract year to provide motor vehicle auto body repairs and services

including but not limited to accident damages and other related damages

in accordance with the terms of this bid. The Contract term shall commence

upon full execution and shall cease one (1) year thereafter. Upon written

notification, this contract can be extended for up to an additional four (4)

one (1) year terms beyond the contract expiration period.

Attachments: R74 - Bid No. 2023-14

Resolution #30626

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from the public.

6 -

Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and

Santo Napoli

1 - Candida Affa

Absent:

Enactment No: 30626

15-5824

R75

Authorization for Contract with Fire Line Equipment, LLC in the estimated

amount of $125,000 per year to provide fire apparatus repairs and

services including but not limited to accident damages and other related

damages in accordance with the terms of this bid. The Contract term is for

one (1) year and upon written notification, this contract can be extended for

up to an additional four (4) one (1) year terms. Competitively bid, one

bidder.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R75 - Bid No. 2023-15

Resolution #30627

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from

the dais or the public.

6 -

Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and

Santo Napoli

1 - Candida Affa

Absent:

Enactment No: 30627

Minutes of Previous Meeting: NONE

Mr. Michael Hanlon stated that she was working on the 2,000 signatures.

Communications

City Council has received a memo from the City Clerk noting the petitions the office

received relating to an initiative to create a public health pilot program providing

alternative first response to calls for service involving mental and behavior health

has been reviewed and determined sufficient. Pursuant to Article II of the Charter,

the initiative will be introduced at the next council meeting.

15-5843

Initiative Information

Attachments: Sufficient Signatures for Petition

Citizens' Rights and Participation (3)

Bill Creation of a Public Health Pilot Program with the Expenditure of

$4,082,000

Petitioners' Committee Affidavit

Old Business

Mr. Ed Zucal asked where the city is on the RFP for the Parking Authority

Study. That was a month ago when Council approved that.

Ms. Bina Patel asked if she could get back to Council on that via email.

Mr. Ed Zucal stated absolutely.

REPORTS

Committee of the Whole: A Committee of the Whole has been scheduled for April 26

at 6:00 PM to further review Bill 30, revisions to the city's traffic and parking code.

Budget and Finance: Chair Napoli, Hendricks, Gerlach

The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; a future meeting has not

been scheduled.

Community and Economic Development: Chair Mota, Napoli, Affa

The committee met on April 12th and forwarded an item on this evening's agenda;

the next meeting is scheduled for May 5 at 6 PM.

Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Santos, Zucal, Napoli

The Committee met this evening and forwarded some items for this evening's

agenda; there are no future meetings scheduled.

Parks and Recreation: Chair Gerlach, Affa, Mota

The Committee met on April 12th and forwarded items on this evening's agenda;

there are no future meetings scheduled.

Public Safety: Chair Affa, Hendricks, Zucal

The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; a future meeting is not

scheduled.

Public Works: Chair Zucal, Santos, Hendricks

The Committee met this evening; the next meeting is scheduled for April 26 at 5:30

PM.

Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations, and Strategy: Chair Hendricks,

Mota, Gerlach

The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; a future meeting has not

yet been scheduled.

Controller's Report (3 minutes)

Mr. Jeffrey Glazier gave a brief Report on the P-Card charges for the month of

January 2023. He stated that the Controller's office is meeting with the Fleet people

tomorrow just so they understand what the Controller's office is looking for when

they review invoices and that will help down the line.

Mayor's Report (3 minutes)

None

15-5840

Controllers Report

Attachments: Accounts Payable Review 3.4 to 3.31

PCard - January 2023

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On):

15-5552

Bill 1 Community and Economic Development Committee Meeting -

forwarded favorably with a proposed amendment:

Section 660-70.B.5.d to include the following phrase :

“Such sign may include blinking, flashing, electronically changing or

animated displays, that do not shine directly onto existing residential uses

and are dimmable in accordance with §660-66.R.6........

Amending the Zoning Code of the City of Allentown, Section 1319.07.B.5

of the Zoning Ordinance by allowing ‘entertainment venue signs” for

structures that primarily provide for live entertainment uses for 500 or more

customers at a time, currently allowed on buildings fronting Hamilton Street

between 5th Street and 6th Street to include structures between 9th and

10th Streets.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach asked how does one ensures that a sign does not

shine on existing residential uses, if it is directly across the street from

residential properties.

Attorney Charles Smith stated that if it is a Zoning issue if someone is in

violation of the Zoning Code they would get an enforcement of this.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach asked if a sign is shining, it is shining. Is there a

certain type of sign that shines so that it could project and advertise, but

somehow doesn't shine into the residences across the street. Someone

from City Center might know.

Ms. Jane Heft, Design Director for City Center, stated that LED the way

that it is transmitting is actually ambient light. It isn't a projectile light. Yes,

you will see there is a light with a person's apartment across the street. It

is not projecting light like a spotlight.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated the same thing with the blinking.

Ms. Jane Heft stated that it is the LED light in general. They are just

ambient diodes. They are not projecting light. It will be dimmed. They did

address it since that new language was added to the Ordinance. City

Center did accept that and they will be dimmable.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach asked if most of the concerts will be at night.

Ms. Jane Heft stated yes. The residents across the street are actually City

Center residents so they want to make sure the tenants are happy. It would

be conflicting if we were creating something to make it uncomfortable for

our own residents.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that they will move on the Bill itself. He asked if

there were any comments, questions or concerns from his colleagues.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach asked Attorney McCarthy about the 900 Block of

Hamilton Street, there is the Caring Place which is a Development Center

and operates a food bank. How do you foresee folks standing in line with

their carts meshing with the boutique hotel and concert venue.

Mr. Robert DiLorenzo, Director of Planning and Construction - City Center,

stated as far as people congregating on the sidewalks, they have the right

to do that. The hours in which they do that which is midday. Most of the

concert and events will happen during the evening time. He doesn't

anticipate that there will be a conflict with people gathering to go to an

event versus people congregating for the Caring Place.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach asked if the hotel will only be at night.

Mr. Robert DiLorenzo stated that they hotel will be located on the corner of

10th and Hamilton and will be 24/7.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach asked how do you see that meshing together.

Mr. Robert DiLorenzo stated that the hotel will be a complimentary use to

what is taking place at the concert hall. The hotel, the ground floor will have

a bar on that first floor. We will see that as a place where people might go

pre and post event to perhaps grab a drink.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that at a previous meeting it was stated that

residents that are living at the City Center building is something that they

want in terms of a concert venue and a bouquet hotel. There are other

residents that live above properties above Ramos Realty, the Dentist, 941

that is being turn down, the Cigar factory, Chinese restaurant, the Pawn

shops. How do they feel?

Mr. Robert DiLorenzo stated as far as the use itself as proposed at 939

Hamilton Street, this concert venue, there is a demand across not just

Allentown, but the entire Lehigh Valley. The price point of the tickets and

types of acts that are going to be playing there is very accessible to

everybody. City Center see it as a demand, not just here in Allentown, but

the entire Lehigh Valley for that type of venue.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach asked do they know how the residents of that block feel

other than the City Center building.

Mr. Robert DiLorenzo stated that he has not spoken personally to any of the

specific residents that you mentioned in those particular buildings.

Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that whenever the city does the building plans for

development, there is opportunity for public comment before the Planning

Commission, Zoning, and any of those approval processes. All of those

citizens in that geographic area are notified when that public comment

period is open.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that is a whole other conversation. She would

find it really interesting that someone that lives a block away on how

everything comes together. You have current residents that been there for

a while. There is a process, but there is really not a process. If you are a

renter, you don't get notification. She stated that she never got notification

when she was a renter. When you go to the Planning Commission, they tell

you to go to Zoning. Everyone will tell you to go to a different entity. The

process is broken in terms of resident input. It would be nice to know that

the current residents that have been here 20 - 30 years had some input.

Down at the Waterfront, the developer goes to the neighborhood meetings

and sits down and talks with the residents. Was that done and could City

Center start doing that?

Mr. Robert DiLorenzo stated that they have a pretty strong relationship with

most of their neighbors and collaborate with our neighbors frequently on

almost every single project that is proposed. He stated that they are happy

and accessible. They are easy to get a hold of and happy to collaborate

with anyone that is interested in any of our projects.

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach thanked Mr. DiLorenzo for answering the questions.

She struggles on how to vote on this because she knows it is going to

pass. She knows that Council is voting on a sign and permitting signs on

those blocks. She also knows that permitting a sign is Council's approval

of and how they weigh in on approval of this overall project. They are not on

Zoning or the Planning Commission. They don't get to vote on that. She

stated that she will be voting no. The other hotels are not even at full

capacity. She knows that this is just a sing and that is it. This is her only

opportunity to say no. If she was the Planning Commission, she would

have said no. If she was on Zoning, she would have said no. She will be

saying no for this.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks thanked Mr. DiLorenzo and asked if there were any

other comments, questions or concerns from his colleagues or the public.

Ms. Jessica Ortiz, 523 Tilghman Street, thanked Ms. Gerlach. Her

nonprofit is a half a block away at 113 N. Ninth Street. Because of the

project, their rent went up $2,000. That means that they have to find more

money to service people to give them food, services and rental assistance.

She stated that they tried to reach City Center for donations for support

because they are a small grassroots nonprofit. She appreciates the

questions because they were one of the ones that did feel left out. She did

not make the Zoning. It is really hard to get at every meeting. She stated

that her organization offers a food pantry and right now they are under

severe stress because of that development and the need. The landlords

and renters, three of the businesses, two salons, one music store have

already gone out of business and a sandwich shop because of the

projects. She has five employees that live at City Center.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any other comments.

A motion was made by Cynthia Mota, seconded by Ed Zucal, that this Bill be

amended to Add (d) Such sign may include blinking, flashing, electronically

changing or animated displays, that do not shine directly onto existing

residential uses and are dimmable in accordance with §660-66.R.6, with such

displays not being restricted by § 660-67C.

6 -

Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and

Santo Napoli

1 - Candida Affa

Absent:

Enactment No: 15891

4 - Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Santo Napoli

2 - Ce-Ce Gerlach, and Natalie Santos

1 - Candida Affa

Yes:

No:

Absent:

Enactment No: 15891

15-5767

Bill 24

Providing for the vacation of Terminal Street from the centerline of Hamilton

Street to its South Terminus in the First Ward of the City of Allentown:

Attachments: Bill 24 Terminal Street Vacation

StaffReport and LettertoCityCouncil 3-15-23

Terminal Street Vacation Report

Letter from the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission regarding

Terminal Street from Hamilton to its end - Street Vacation Petition

Letter from Mike Hanlon regarding Terminal Street from Hamilton

Street to its end

Street Vacation- Terminal Street from Hamilton Street to its end

Ordinance #15892

Mr. Ed Zucal stated that it was sent favorably to full Council.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from

his colleagues or the public.

6 -

Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and

Santo Napoli

1 - Candida Affa

Absent:

Enactment No: 15892

15-5796

Bill 25

Amending the 2023 Trexler Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of Four Thousand One Hundred and Ninety-Five Dollars and

Ninety-Nine Cents ($4,195.99) from the Springwood Trust portion of the

Trexler Fund’s unappropriated 2022 balance per General Trexler’s will.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 25 Springwood 2022 Appropriation

Ordinance #15893

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that it was voted favorably.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments, questions, or

concerns from his colleagues or the public.

6 -

Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and

Santo Napoli

1 - Candida Affa

Absent:

Enactment No: 15893

15-5797

Bill 26

Amending the 2023 General Fund and Information Technology budget by

deleting the position of Systems Administrator III (15N); adding the

position of Sr. Help Desk Analyst (10N); deleting the position of IT Support

Manager (16N) and adding the position of Systems Analyst 3 (16N)

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 26 IT Reorg

Ordinance #15894

Mr. Ed Zucal stated that was sent favorably. It is pretty much a whitewash.

It is not an expensive item.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any other comments or questions

from his colleagues or the public.

6 -

Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and

Santo Napoli

1 - Candida Affa

Absent:

Enactment No: 15894

15-5798

Bill 27

Amending the 2023 Trexler Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars from the Trexler Trust

to support the Romper Day Program.

Attachments: Bill 27 Romper Day

Ordinance #15895

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that it was forwarded favorably to full Council.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments or questions from

his colleagues or the public.

6 -

Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and

Santo Napoli

1 - Candida Affa

Absent:

Enactment No: 15895

15-5799

Bill 28

Amending the 2023 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of One Hundred Thousand ($100,000) Dollars from the

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)

to support a comprehensive Parks Master Plan.

Attachments: Bill 28 Parks Master Plan DCNR Grant

Ordinance #15896

Ms. Ce Ce Gerlach stated that it was forwarded favorably.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments from his colleagues

or questions or the public.

6 -

Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and

Santo Napoli

1 - Candida Affa

Absent:

Enactment No: 15896

15-5800

Bill 29

Amending the 2023 General Fund and Department of Community and

Economic Development budget by eliminating the CED Project Manager

(14N), adding a Housing Enforcement and Compliance Manager (14N)

Building Standards and Safety 10%, Rental 90%; changing a Clerk 3

(08M) to (1) Clerk 3, Bilingual Spanish Required, eliminating an Executive

Secretary (7N) and creating a DCED Office Manager (9N).

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 29 DCED Reorg

Ordinance #15897

Ms. Cynthia Mota stated that it was forwarded favorably to full Council.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from

his colleagues or the public.

6 -

Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and

Santo Napoli

1 - Candida Affa

Absent:

Enactment No: 15897

CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if anybody had any issues with the Consent

Agenda and want to remove the legislation. He asked if there were any

comments from his colleagues or the public.

6 -

Yes:

Absent:

Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and

Santo Napoli

1 - Candida Affa

15-5821

R76

Sewage Planning Module at DPL Grand Plaza Apartment Conversion

Attachments:

R76 DLP Capital – DPL Grand Plaza Apartment Conversion - Sewage

Planning Module

DLP Grand Plaza Allentown

Resolution #30628

Enactment No: 30628

15-5812

R77

Sewage Planning Module at 949 Hamilton Hotel

Attachments: R77 949 Hamilton Hotel - Sewage Planning Module

949 Hamilton Hotel Planning Module

Resolution #30629

Enactment No: 30629

15-5819

R78

Certificate of Appropriateness for work in the Historic Districts: 519 W.

Liberty St.

Attachments: R78 HARB Resolution

519 W Liberty Street Final Review

Resolution #30630

Enactment No: 30630

RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On):

15-5802

R70

Commits to a “fair and equitable” transition to clean, renewable electricity

for municipal operations as part of the City’s commitment to a Climate Plan

to mitigate Climate Change

EAC recommended this amendment:

WHEREAS, the Allentown Environmental Advisory Council has conducted

a greenhouse gas inventory for the City showing that 2018

non-transportation energy use accounts for 43.77% of the City’s carbon

footprint; and

Attachments: R70 Energy Conserve Final

GESA Program Recommendation of Allentown EAC

ELPC-ClimateCities_Solar-Toolkit

Resolution #30631

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any comments or questions from

his colleagues or the public.

Mr. Michael Hanlon stated that it went to the Environmental Advisory

Council and they recommended that amendment to add the one Whereas.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked on the Bill itself, are there any comments from

his colleagues or the public.

A motion was made by Ce-Ce Gerlach, seconded by Cynthia Mota, that this

Resolution be amended to add: WHEREAS, the Allentown Environmental

Advisory Council has conducted a greenhouse gas inventory for the City showing

that 2018 non-transportation energy use accounts for 43.77% of the City's carbon

footprint; and.

6 -

Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and

Santo Napoli

1 - Candida Affa

Absent:

Enactment No: 30631

6 -

Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and

Santo Napoli

1 - Candida Affa

Absent:

Enactment No: 30631

15-5820

R79

Approves one transfer: $10,000 in IT To Pay Invoices for the Leasing of

Our Credit Card Equipment Processers and the Monthly Minimum User

Fee.

Attachments:

R79 - Leasing of Our Credit Card Equipment Processers and the

Monthly Minimum User Fee

To Pay Invoices for the Leasing of Our Credit Card Equipment

Processers and the Monthly Minimum User Fee

Resolution #30632

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there are any questions or comments from his

colleagues or the public.

6 -

Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and

Santo Napoli

1 - Candida Affa

Absent:

Enactment No: 30632

15-5827

R80

Authorizes the submission of the formal application for funding from the

Congresswoman Susan Wild Community Funding Project in the amount of

One Million Six Hundred Twenty-Seven, Five Hundred Ninety Two Dollars

($1,627,592) for Lehigh and Union Street and Union and 6th Street

Intersection Enhancement.

Attachments: R80 - Traffic Community Project Funding Grant

Resolution #30633

Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that it sounds like a good one. He asked if

there were any comments or questions from his colleagues or the public.

6 -

Yes:

Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, Ce-Ce Gerlach, Natalie Santos, and

Santo Napoli

1 - Candida Affa

Absent:

Enactment No: 30633

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (To be referred to Committee with public

comment prior to referral)

15-5829

Bill 31

Provides 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.

Attachments: Bill 31 - HUD New Account Setup

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from

the public.

REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE

15-5830

Bill 32

Amending the General Fund – Department of Public Works Budget to

change the title of one (1) Chief Maintenance Supervisor (13N) to Traffic

Control Specialist (13N). The step/pay grade will not be affected by this

change.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 32 - Traffic Control Specialist Title Change

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from

the public. It will be discussed at a Committee meeting in the future.

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

15-5831

Bill 33

Amending the 2023 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of One

Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Four Hundred and Seventy-One

($182,471.00) Dollars from the unappropriated balance to the

School/Pedestrian Safety Improvements capital account. These funds were

awarded as a TASA grant to install a new school zone flasher and a

rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) at 4th Street and Martin Luther

King, Jr. Dr.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 33 TASA Grant Funds Transfer

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from

the public.

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

15-5832

Bill 34

Amending the 2023 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00) Dollars from WIP

Allentown Redevelopment LLC. The funds will be deposited into an escrow

account for payment of invoices from Norfolk Southern for their fees and

costs relative to their review of the proposed design and construction of the

pedestrian crossing.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 34 Pedestrian Railroad Crossing Appropriation

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from

the public.

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

15-5833

Bill 35

Amending the 2023 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of Eight

Hundred Thirty Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty ($830,750.00) Dollars

from the unappropriated balance to the Traffic Signal Modernization capital

account. These funds were awarded as a MTF-PennDOT grant to install a

traffic adaptive system on 15th Street from Tilghman Street to Highland

Street and to install a new school flasher at Trexler Middle School.

Attachments: Bill 35 - MTF-PennDOT Grant Funds Transfer

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from

the public.

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

15-5834

Bill 36

Amending the 2023 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of One

Million One Hundred and Fifty Thousand ($1,150,000.00) Dollars from the

unappropriated balance to the Hanover Ave Traffic Signal Improvements

capital account. These funds were awarded as a MTF-DCED grant to

install a traffic adaptive system on Hanover Avenue from Albert Street to

Wahneta Street. This grant also includes installing a new Rectangular

Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at Hanover Avenue and Linden Street.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 36 - MTF-DCED Grant Funds Transfer

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from

the public.

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

15-5835

Bill 37

Amending the 2023 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of

Fifty-Four Thousand ($54,000.00) Dollars from the Street Lighting Upgrade

(2008) capital accounts to a newly created capital account to cover the

match funds needed for a grant. The match funds will cover the purchase of

upgraded lighting for this project.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 37 - MLK Lighting Grant Match Transfer

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from

the public.

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

15-5836

Bill 38

Amending the 2023 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a transfer of One

Million Three Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Five Hundred and Sixty

($1,378,560.00) Dollars from the unappropriated balance to the American

Parkway Traffic Signal Improve capital account. These funds were

awarded as a Green-Light-Go (GLG) grant to install a traffic adaptive

system on American Parkway/Basin Street from Susquehanna Street to

Airport Road.

Attachments: Bill 38 - GLG Grant Funds Transfer

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from

the public.

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

15-5837

Bill 39

Amending the 2023 General Fund budget to allow for a position title

change in the Health Bureau, changing the Sanitarian position to

Environmental Health Specialist, needing no additional funds.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 39 Environmental Health Specialist Title Change

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from

the public.

REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE

RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION (Can be voted on or Referred to Committee):

15-5828

R81

Approves the submission of the Action Plan to the United States

Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R81- 49 Action Plan HUD

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from

the public.

REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE

15-5839

R82 Public Works, forwarded favorbaly

Authorizes encroachment for a pedestrian bridge for residents of 101 N.

6th Street Apartments to safely cross from the roof level of 128 N. 6th

Street parking garage to the third floor of the apartment building.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R82 - Permanent Encroachment 101 N 6th Street

Encroachment Application 101 N 6th St

Mr. Daryl Hendricks asked if there were any questions or comments from

the public.

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

NEW BUSINESS: NONE

GOOD AND WELFARE: NONE

ADJOURNED: 7:34 PM

15-5720

Council Rules

Procurement Procedures

Code of Ethics

Attachments: Council Rules 2023

Contract/Procurement Procedures from the Code

Ethics Code