435 Hamilton Street

Allentown, Pa. 18101

Allentown

Minutes - Final

City Council

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Invocation:

6:30 PM

Council Chambers

Pledge to the Flag

Roll Call

5 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Ce-Ce Gerlach

Present:

1 - Santo Napoli

1 - Natalie Santos

Excused:

Absent:

Courtesy of the Floor

Courtesy and Privilege of the Floor Rules

Mr. Pas Simpson stated that there were 10 homicides in the first six

months of our city, this year. We could have done something. We are

running at the rate of where we were before the pandemic. He stated that

$1.5 million has been sitting on the books forever. How many people have

to die?

Mr. Harry Crapser stated that he has been living on 15th and Chew for

almost 40 years and heard about a lot of accidents. A number of years

ago he went to PennDot to asked for a left turn signal. They have a white

left turn signal on the ground. They said that he has to talk to City Council.

Nothing changed. He asked for a left turn signal light.

Mr. Ed Zucal suggested that Mr. Crapser meet with Mr. Shahda. He stated

that it is a PennDot issue.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that it is a state highway.

Ms. Candida Affa asked what is the address.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated 15th and Chew. It is not only 15th and Chew. It

is every other street. He stated that he will speak with Mr. Shahda and find

out what he can about it.

Mr. James Spang thanked Council for doing their duty and stated that they

are grossly underpaid. With the issues approaching the neighborhoods,

his neighborhood has been inflicted with approximately four shootings in a

one - mile area in the last month and a half and a couple of fatalities. He

stated that there was a promise about community policing. They in

Allentown does not have real community policing. President Biden made it

clear, fund the police, not defund the police. It is the county's responsibly

for mental health and the state legislature responsibility to fund mental

health. Let them people do their job. Our job is police, fire and EMS. He

stated that he wants his roads fixed and want to be safe, a fully functional

fire department and recreational opportunities for our youth. The New York

Times mentions that Mayor Adams is bringing back broken windows.

Imagine that. If he does that, where do you think the trouble makers are

going to go? Right up 78.

Contract Approvals

15-5935

R95

Authorization for Contract with TD Bank, N.A to provide banking and cash

management services and to provide an automated accounts payable

solution to pay vendors and/or suppliers and purchasing card/credit card

services; three bids, 3 year contract, with option to renew for two, one year

terms.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R 95 - TD Bank

Resolution #30644

Ms. Sarrah McNeil stated that this was done as RFP2023-19 and

advertised on March 3, 2023. On April 12, 2023, the Public Opening was

held and the city received 12 proposals. One was rejected. The evaluation

committee held both technical and cost evaluations. The proposals were

evaluated on the ability to meet the RFP requirements. The evaluations

were conducted and the committee decided not to hold oral interviews.

The committee made the recommendation to award based on the firms

qualifications and overall score. The committee is recommending an

award to TD Bank and the city has successfully done business with this

vendor before.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks thanked Ms. McNeil and asked if there were any

questions or comments from his colleagues or the public.

5 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Ce-Ce Gerlach

Yes:

2 - Natalie Santos, and Santo Napoli

Absent:

Enactment No: 30644

15-5932

R96

Authorization for Contract price increase of 10% or more for an existing

Contract over $40,000, that was previously Bid and Awarded under City

Policies, with BL Companies Pennsylvania, Inc. in the amount of $6,000.00

that was previously bid for design and preparing the construction

documents for the Valania Park Improvements Project.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R96 - BL Companies

Resolution #30645

Ms. Sarrah McNeil stated that BL Companies with Pennsylvania Inc is a

previously awarded contract that is requesting additional funds in the

amount of $6,000 for additional services that is required by the city. The

city inspectors are requesting an assessment for ADA compliance and due

to the cost of the Change Order being 10 percent of the contract amount, it

is being presented to Council.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks thanked Ms. McNeil and asked if there were any

questions or comments from his colleagues or the public.

5 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Ce-Ce Gerlach

Yes:

2 - Natalie Santos, and Santo Napoli

Absent:

Enactment No: 30645

15-5933

R97

Authorization for Contract with Construction Master Services, LLC in the

amount of $199,810.00 to reconstruct the sidewalks, ADA Ramps,

diamond plate drains, Flagpole foundations, and curb as needed along

Penn St. (adjacent to City Hall). The Contract term shall commence upon

full execution and shall cease September 30, 2023. Upon written

notification, this contract can be extended for up to an additional one (1)

year beyond the contract expiration period, 2 bids received, one was

rejected.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R97 - City Hall SideWalk

Resolution #30646

Ms. Sarrah McNeil stated that this Bid was done as Bid #2023-23. It was

advertised on April 17, 2023. The city received two bids and one was

rejected. The public opening was held on May 15, 2023 and after the

department reviewed the proposals, they are recommending the award to

Construction Master Services LLC.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks thanked Ms. McNeil and asked if there were any

questions or comments from his colleagues.

Ms. Candida Affa asked what flag poles do we have.

Mr. Mark Shahda stated that it is the three flag pole foundations that are

along Penn Street, outside of City Hall.

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

the public.

5 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Ce-Ce Gerlach

Yes:

2 - Natalie Santos, and Santo Napoli

Enactment No: 30646

Absent:

15-5931

R98

Authorization for Contract with Gilboy Ford, Inc. Ross Body & Frame

Works, Inc. & Stengel Bros. Inc. in the estimated sum of $40,000.00 per

contract year to provide vehicle suspension, steering, and alignment for

City vehicles.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R98 - Bid 2023-22

Resolution #30647

Ms. Sarrah McNeil stated that this was done as Bid #2023-22. It was

advertised on April 17, 2023. The city received four bids and one was

rejected. The public opening was held on May 15, 2023. After the

department reviewed the proposals, they are recommending awards to all

vendors for various items. Stengel Bros. is considered a small business.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks thanked Ms. McNeil and asked if there were any

questions or comments from his colleagues or the public.

5 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Ce-Ce Gerlach

Yes:

2 - Natalie Santos, and Santo Napoli

Absent:

Enactment No: 30647

15-5934

R99

Authorization for Contract with Keystone Consulting Engineers as the

primary and Barry Isett & Associates as secondary in the estimated sum of

$100,000.00 per contract year to provide assistance to the City with

additional workload and to expedite the engineering, traffic engineering,

planning, and zoning review of subdivision, land development, and zoning

applications.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R99 - Engineering Consultant

Resolution #30648

Ms. Sarrah McNeil stated that this was done as RFP2023-18 and

advertised on April 3, 2023. On May 1, 2023, the public opening was held

and the city received four proposals. One was rejected. The evaluation

committee held both technical and cost evaluations. The proposals were

evaluated on the ability to meet the RFP requirements and after all the

evaluations were conducted the committee decided not to hold oral

interviews. The committee made the recommendation to award based on

the firms qualifications and overall score. The committee is recommending

an award to Keystone Consulting Engineers as the primary vendor and

Barry Isett & Associates as secondary.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks thanked Ms. McNeil and asked if there were any

questions or comments from his colleagues or the public.

5 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Ce-Ce Gerlach

Yes:

2 - Natalie Santos, and Santo Napoli

Absent:

Enactment No: 30648

15-5926

R100

Authorizes and Approves the Engagement of Charles Smith, Esquire, to

Provide Legal Services to Allentown City Council Pursuant to the Allentown

Home Rule Charter and Administrative Code.

Hendricks and Mota

Sponsors:

Attachments: R100 Council Solicitor Renewal

Resolution #30649

Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated to Ms. McNeil he doesn't think she will have any

comments on this. He asked if there were any questions or comments from

his colleagues. To expedite things, they will move on. He asked if there

were any questions or comments from the public. He thinks Mr. Smith has

been doing an excellent job and his addition has been very much needed

and a real benefit with many legal issues Council is involved with.

Mr. Ed Zucal stated no question.

Ms. Candida Affa stated that she does not know how they were able to do

it without him before. Every year, Council would say they have to get

Counsel.

5 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Ce-Ce Gerlach

Yes:

2 - Natalie Santos, and Santo Napoli

Absent:

Enactment No: 30649

Minutes of Previous Meeting

15-5920 May 3, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

Attachments: May 3, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

5 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Ce-Ce Gerlach

Yes:

2 - Natalie Santos, and Santo Napoli

Absent:

15-5921

May 17, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

Attachments: May 17, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

5 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Ce-Ce Gerlach

2 - Natalie Santos, and Santo Napoli

Yes:

Absent:

Communications

Disclosures pursuant to the Ethics Code:

From Councilperson Santos: Pursuant to the Ethic's Laws I wanted to disclose that

Jonathan Strauss from Cortex Residential reached out to me to discuss an

affordable housing project he is proposing. We had a conversation where he

shared plans for how many units and the tenants he would be serving.

From Councilperson Affa: Pursuant to the Ethics Code, Ms. Affa disclosed she met

with Mr. Strauss on Tuesday, June 6 at 3 PM to discuss the proposed affordable

housing project.

Councilperson Gerlach noted she also met with Mr. Strauss.

City Clerk noted he had a phone conversation with John Straus on procedures

relating to the distribution of ARPA funds – directing him to city staff and the council

president.

Old Business

Mr. Ed Zucal stated that Council passed a Resolution about a month or so

ago about an outside audit. Since he was a sponsor of that, he would let

the city Controller assist in that. The items of interest are posted on the

website.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks thanked Mr. Zucal.

15-5985

Audit Parameters Draft

Attachments: RFP Audit Parameters

REPORTS

Special Meeting: We have scheduled a special council meeting on June 15 at 6:30 PM

to act on Bill 47, the initiative on Public Health.

Public Hearing: On June 21st at 6 PM City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on

Bill 23, a text amendment to the zoning code allowing schools in the I2 and I3 zones

under certain conditions.

Budget and Finance: Chair Napoli, Hendricks, Gerlach

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

scheduled for June 28th AT 5:30 PM.

Community and Economic Development: Chair Mota, Napoli, Affa

The committee met and forwarded some items on this evening's agenda; the next

meeting is scheduled for June 28th at 6 PM.

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

The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future

meetings scheduled.

Parks and Recreation: Chair Gerlach, Affa, Mota

The Committee has not met since the last Council meeting; the next meeting is

scheduled for June 15th at 5:30 PM.

Public Safety: Chair Affa, Hendricks, Zucal

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

scheduled for June 21st at 6 PM.

Public Works: Chair Zucal, Santos, Hendricks

The Committee met this evening; the next meeting is scheduled for June 21st at 5:45

PM..

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

Mota, Gerlach

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

scheduled for June 15th at 6:00 PM.

Controller's Report (3 minutes)

Mr. Jeffrey Glazier stated that the Summer Intern Season is full swing. There three

projects are Process Flows, Evaluations of FMLA, the City's Lead Program and Fire

Overtime. The interns are hard at work, and we greatly appreciate the cooperation

of each of the department has shown the interns so far. He gave one Report on

Account Payable from 4/29 to 6./2. They reviewed 371 checks for 658 documents and

the dollar amount was $4.1 million. They did 28 manual checks for $255,000. They

did seven wires for $1.9 million. He went over the findings.

Mayor's Report (3 minutes)

None

15-5978

Controller - Pension Info, P Card Review, Accts Payable

Attachments: 1st QUARTER 2023 SUMMARY OF PENSION CASH FLOWS

P Card Review

Accts Payable to 6.2

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On):

15-5891

Bill 48 Public Works, this evening

Providing for the vacation of Cumberland Street from the centerline of

South 6th Street to the centerline of South 5th Street, the vacation of South

Virginia Street from the centerline of Cumberland Street to the centerline of

Susquehanna Street, the vacation of South 6th Street from the centerline of

Cumberland Street to the centerline of Susquehanna Street, and the

vacation of South Fair Street from the centerline of Cumberland Street to

the North Property line 1029 South 6th Street in the Twelfth Ward of the City

of Allentown:

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill48 Vacation of Cumberland Street

Cumberland Street from the centerline of South 6th Street Map

Letter from Mike Hanlon regarding West Cumberland Street from S.

Sixth Street to Susquehanna Street South Sixth Street

Letter from Mark Hartney regarding Petition to Vacate Segment of W.

Cumberland Street and other Nearby Street Segments

Letter from Lehigh Valley Planning Commission - West Cumberland

+ Other Streets Street Vacation Petition Review

West Cumberland Street from S. Sixth Street to Susquehanna Street

South Sixth Street Map

Brian Borzak 10-31-22

Staff Report

Vacation

Cumberland et al

6th and Cumberland Mailing List

Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that he believes it was in Mr. Zucal's committee.

Mr. Ed Zucal stated that it was sent favorably to full Council. It has to do with

the new apartment completes at 6th and Cumberland which was already

approved by Zoning.

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

his colleagues or the public.

5 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Ce-Ce Gerlach

Yes:

2 - Natalie Santos, and Santo Napoli

Absent:

CONSENT AGENDA

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

his colleagues or the public.

5 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Ce-Ce Gerlach

Yes:

2 - Natalie Santos, and Santo Napoli

Absent:

15-5903

R101

Sewage Planning Module at 1610 South Albert Street

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R101 1610 South Albert Street - Sewage Planning Module

1610 Albert Sewage Planning Module

Resolution #30650

Enactment No: 30650

RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On):

15-5893

R93 Community and Economic Development Committee, Chair Mota

The resolution was forwarded with the recommendation that the denial

be changed to an approval (3-0). Someone would need to make the motion

below at the council meeting.

"I make a motion to amend the resolution from a denial of the application to

an approval of the installation of the tile due to the unique circumstances

associated with the application. In this particular situation reversing the tile

would cause more damage to the historic resource and it would become

an economic hardship."

Denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness – 616 N. 6th Street

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R93 HARB Denial - 616 N 6th St

616 N 6th St Final Review

Resolution #30651

Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that they had a lengthy discussion with the property

owner. It was an accumulation of circumstances with CACLV being

involved, HADC being involved, and then this particular homeowner being

in a position where she couldn't make the changes. The staff is in full

support of this denial and reversal.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that as he recalls, the homeowner inherited the

problem and not responsible for what caused it.

Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that she did. She was here with her daughter.

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

his colleagues.

Ms. Cynthia Mota stated that she is glad that this is happening because as

Ms. Kistler said, it was going to cost the homeowner more money and the

family is going through hardship. This is not really her doing. She inherited

the problem.

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

A motion was made by Cynthia Mota, seconded by Daryl Hendricks, that this

Resolution be amended from a denial of the application to an approval of the

installation of the tile due to the unique circumstances associated with the

application. In this particular situation reversing the tile would cause more

damage to the historic resource and it would become an economic hardship.

5 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Ce-Ce Gerlach

2 - Natalie Santos, and Santo Napoli

Yes:

Absent:

Enactment No: 30651

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

approving as amended.

5 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Ce-Ce Gerlach

Yes:

2 - Natalie Santos, and Santo Napoli

Absent:

Enactment No: 30651

15-5894

R94 Community and Economic Development Committee, forwarded

with the recommendation changing the denial to an approval, someone will

need to make the motion below.

Denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness – 828-30 W. Turner Street

"I make a motion to amend the resolution from a denial of the application to

an approval and retain all the provisions listed in the resolution."

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R94 HARB Denial - 828 - 30 W Turner St

828-30-W-Turner-St_Final-Review

Resolution #30652

Ms. Vicky Kistler stated that staff is in full support of the amendment.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that he was at that meeting and it makes perfect

sense to do so. He asked if there were any questions or comments from

his colleagues or the public.

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

his colleagues or the public on approving as amended.

A motion was made by Cynthia Mota, seconded by Daryl Hendricks, that this

Resolution be amended from a denial of the application to an approval and

retain all the provisions listed in the resolution.

5 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Ce-Ce Gerlach

2 - Natalie Santos, and Santo Napoli

Yes:

Absent:

Enactment No: 30652

5 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Ce-Ce Gerlach

Yes:

2 - Natalie Santos, and Santo Napoli

Enactment No: 30652

Absent:

15-5944

R102

Approves the City’s application to the PA Department of Health for a grant

of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) that will be used for the City’s

Community Housing program: Renovate, Repair, and Paint.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: R102 - Community Housing Grant Application

Resolution #30653

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

his colleagues or the public.

5 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Ce-Ce Gerlach

Yes:

2 - Natalie Santos, and Santo Napoli

Absent:

Enactment No: 30653

15-5914

R103

Approves transfers: (1) $39,390.09 in Budget and Finance for Inserter

Machine In The Mailroom Needed To Be Replaced; (2) $35,000 in EMS

Department for Original Budgeted Items Were Entered into Wrong

Account.

Attachments: R103 Transfer Funds

Original Budgeted Items Were Entered Into Wrong Account - EMS

Department

Inserter Machine In The Mailroom Needed To Be Replaced

Resolution #30654

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

his colleagues or the public.

Mr. Mehmet Barzev with EMS stated that these were items to outfit the new

full-time staff with equipment and replace outdated equipment that he put in

the wrong account. He appreciates the transfer.

Mr. Daryl Hendricks thanked Mr. Barzev for that explanation. He asked if

there were any questions or comments.

5 - Candida Affa, Cynthia Mota, Daryl Hendricks, Ed Zucal, and Ce-Ce Gerlach

Yes:

2 - Natalie Santos, and Santo Napoli

Enactment No: 30654

Absent:

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (To be referred to Committee with public

comment prior to referral)

15-5922

Bill 49

DIRECTING THE LEHIGH COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO PLACE

A REFERENDUM QUESTION BEFORE THE CITY OF ALLENTOWN

VOTERS ON THE NOVEMBER 7, 2023, BALLOT TO AMEND THE CITY

OF ALLENTOWN HOME RULE CHARTER TO ESTABLISH THE

SALARY OF THE CONTROLLER EQUAL TO 80% OF THE MAYOR’S

SALARY WHICH IS CURRENTLY AT $95,000.

Affa, Gerlach and Napoli

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 49 Charter Proposal - Controller's Salary

Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated to keep in mind that these items can be fully

discussed at the committee meeting which will be held in the near future.

Are there any comment from his colleagues or the public.

REFERRED TO RULES, CHAMBERS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL

RELATIONS AND STRATEGY COMMITTEE

15-5923

Bill 50

DIRECTING THE LEHIGH COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO PLACE

A REFERENDUM QUESTION BEFORE THE CITY OF ALLENTOWN

VOTERS ON THE NOVEMBER 7, 2023 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

TO AMEND THE CITY OF ALLENTOWN HOME RULE CHARTER TO

INCREASE THE SALARY OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO $15,000.AND THE

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL SHALL RECEIVE ONE THOUSAND

DOLLARS IN ADDITION TO THE SALARY OF A REGULAR CITY

COUNCIL MEMBER.

Affa, Hendricks and Mota

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 50 Home Rule Charter City Council's Salary - Question

Memo on Salaries/Comparison

Mr. Daryl Hendricks stated that this Bill can be commented on tonight or at

the committee meeting. He asked if there are any comment or questions

from his colleagues or the public.

REFERRED TO RULES, CHAMBERS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL

RELATIONS AND STRATEGY COMMITTEE

15-5927

Bill 51 Refer to the Community and Economic Development Committee

Amending the Allentown City Code by Adding Chapter 670, Workforce

Housing Zoning creating requirements for land development plans that

contain 10 or more additional residential dwelling units to provide work

force units; providing certain types of relief for the construction of work

force units; allows for alternatives to on-site construction – fee in-lieu of

construction, off site development, land, or land and building donation;

authorizes a review of the legislation after 18 months.

Gerlach and Santos

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 51 Workforce Housing Zoning

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

his colleagues or the public.

REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE

15-5936

Bill 52

Amending the 2023 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) from the

unappropriated balance to the Capital Fund Contribution of the Trexler

budget. The funds were received from the Trexler Trust as part of the 2022

operating budget, the additional funds are from the 30% capital

requirement from the total award.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 52 - 2022 Trexler Additional Capital Appropriation

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

his colleagues or the public.

REFERRED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

15-5937

Bill 53

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

Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Three Hundred and Forty-Six Dollars and

Ninety-One Cents ($265,346.91) from the Automatic Meter Reading and

Bill capital account to the Administrative Order capital account. This will

allow the Administrative Order (AO) fund to have the additional funds

needed to complete the City’s requirements under the Concession Lease

Agreement.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 53 Administrative Order Capital Account Transfer

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

his colleagues or the public.

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

15-5938

Bill 54 Refer to Budget and Finance

Amending the 2023 General Fund budget to accommodate the

reorganization of positions to allow the Department of Finance to operate

at a level more in line with the job responsibilities currently assigned to the

staff and be in compliance with the home rule charter.

Attachments: Bill 54 Finance Clerk Reorg

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

his colleagues or the public.

REFERRED TO THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

15-5939

Bill 55 Refer to Community and Economic Development Committee

Amending the 2023 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental

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

Thirty-Eight Cents ($104,098.38) to the Opioid Settlement revenue account

(000-5216) to fund a third Hospital Opioid Support Team (HOST) position

through Lehigh County Drug & Alcohol. This will allow for 24-hour coverage

in City of Allentown hospitals to connect substance use overdose victims

with appropriate care.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 55 Health HOST

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

his colleagues or the public.

REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE

15-5940

Bill 56

Amending the 2023 Capital Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental

additional appropriation of Sixty-Two Thousand Five Hundred ($62,500)

Dollars from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural

Resources (DCNR) to support construction of Irving Pool.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 56 Irving Pool DCNR

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

his colleagues or the public.

REFERRED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

15-5941

Bill 57

Amending the 2023 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($135,000.00)

from the unappropriated balance to the Parks and Recreation Grounds

Maintenance Equipment expense account. The funds will be used for new

holiday decorations and lights that are compatible with the newly installed

light poles on Hamilton Street from 5th to 12th.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 57 Parks and Rec Equipment

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

his colleagues or the public.

REFERRED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

15-5942

Bill 58

Amending the 2023 General Fund Budget to provide for a supplemental

appropriation of Six Hundred Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Dollars

($600,950.00) from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and

Delinquency (PCCD) Gun Violence Investigation and Prosecution Grant for

the purpose of purchasing equipment.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 58 - PCCD Grant

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

his colleagues or the public.

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

15-5943

Bill 59

Amending the 2023 General Fund budget to allow for the Maintenance

Mechanic Specialist position currently budgeted in the Trexler Fund to

move to the General Fund Parks and Recreation Department. This will

help to balance the Trexler Fund budget for the year 2023.

Administration

Sponsors:

Attachments: Bill 59 Trexler Position to Parks

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

his colleagues or the public.

REFERRED TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

15-5948

Bill 60

Amending Article 507 (Traffic control Maps) of the Codified Ordinances of

the City of Allentown. The request is from the Administration. The

Administration is authorized to establish and evaluate traffic regulations for

a temporary period not to exceed 90 days. This legislation makes the

temporary changes permanent.

Attachments: Bill Traffic Control Maps

Traffic Control Sign Ordinance 05_31_2023

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

his colleagues or the public.

REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE