Agenda Items

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Invocation:

Pledge to the Flag

Roll Call

Courtesy of the Floor Courtesy and Privilege of the Floor Rules

Contract Approvals

15-5641 R40 Authorization for Contract with Response Alert, LLC, in the amount of $72,735.30 to provide and implement a Lone Worker Emergency Alert System across multiple departments and facilities of varying sizes and scopes. Specifically, the City needs a system that is easy to use and maintain, provides timely alerts, is highly reliable and accurate, and provides coverage within many different environments. There were multiple bidders; the contract is for three (3) years, upon written consent the contract term may be extended for up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms. Response Alert, LLC, is a small business.

Legislation Text R40 Response Alert

15-5642 R41 Authorization for Contract with Ross Body & Frame Works, Inc. d/b/a A-1 Towing Service for a total estimated sum of $10,000 per contract year to provide towing services for City Fleet vehicles to the City of Allentown. The City of Allentown currently operates a fleet of 620 vehicles and equipment. This project was competitively bid, one (1) response was received.; the contract is for one (1) year, upon written consent the contract term may be extended for up to four (4) additional one (1) year terms.

Legislation Text R41 Ross Body & Frame Works

Minutes of Previous Meeting

15-5645 February 1, 2023 Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Minutes

Legislation Text February 1, 2023 Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Minutes

15-5646 February 1, 2023 Community and Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes

Legislation Text February 1, 2023 Community and Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes

15-5644 February 1, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

Legislation Text February 1, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

Communications

Old Business

REPORTS Budget and Finance: Chair Napoli, Hendricks, Gerlach The Committee met this evening; the next meeting is scheduled for February 22 - we are scheduled to have our previous auditors review the CAFR. Community and Economic Development: Chair Mota, Napoli, Affa The committee met last Wednesday and reviewed the department's priorities, it was very informative, and we would like to thank the director and staff for the dialogue; the next meeting is scheduled for February 22 at 5:30. 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 at this time. Parks and Recreation: Chair Gerlach, Affa, Mota The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next meeting is scheduled for March 1 at 5:30 PM to review items being introduced this evening, priorities of the department and a look at the current draft of revisions to the Recreation Commission legislation. Public Safety: Chair Affa, Hendricks, Zucal The Committee met this evening. We are going to schedule a meeting on March 8th at 6 PM. I am planning to systematically look at quality of life issues that many of our resident's face day in and day out in the city. There are some moments when I think we are becoming too preoccupied with the grand issues like trying to solve the housing crisis and dealing with all types of social problems, while forgetting quality-of-life issues. This list includes unruly neighbors, trash, noise, parking issues, public nuisance establishments, vacant lots, loud parties, property maintenance issues, bikes, transience, and public health issues. The plan is to invite individuals from neighborhoods with an aim to take testimony, create a list of issues that need to be dealt with relating to quality-of-life concerns, examine current legislation, review the city's effort to deal with the issues, and look at tracking the city's response to these issues to achieve more accountability. In addition, I would like representatives from agencies that deal with quality-of-life issues: police, public works, and community and economic development department to be available and spell out the lanes we have for dealing with these issues. , Public Works: Chair Zucal, Santos, Hendricks The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next meeting is scheduled for March 1 at 6:15 PM to review Bill 10, which is being introduced this evening - a street dedication for John Snyder, former Little League President of the East Side Memorial Little League. Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations, and Strategy: Chair Hendricks, Mota, Gerlach The Committee met on February 8th and forwarded an item on this evening's agenda; a future meeting has not yet been scheduled. Controller's Report (3 minutes and 5 seconds) Mayor's Report (3 minutes)

15-5670 Controller Reports

Legislation Text Accts Payable - Jan 2023 Bank Rec - Nov 2022 P Card Review