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Communications City Council received a petition from 19 individuals urging council to enforce quality of life issues; making arrests for vandalism, littering, loitering, vagrancy, and public intoxication. The petition was forwarded to all City Council members and the mayor. Chasers: If you parked in the City lot next to City Hall, please see the City Clerk for a voucher.

Old Business

REPORTS Budget and Finance: Chair Napoli, Hendricks, Gerlach The Committee met on January 31st at 5:30 PM to review December finances and committee and administration priorities for 2024; the next meeting is tentatively scheduled for February 28th, time to be determined. Community and Economic Development: Chair Hendricks, Mota, Napoli The committee met on January 31st at 6:30 PM to review committee and administration's priorities for 2024; the next meeting is tentatively scheduled for February 28th, time to be determined. Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Affa, Napoli, Santos The Committee has not met since the last Council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled at this time. Parks and Recreation: Chair Santos, Affa, Gerlach The Committee has not met since the last Council meeting; the next meeting is scheduled for February 21st at 6 PM. Public Safety: Chair Zucal, Hendricks, Mota The committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled at this time. Public Works: Chair Gerlach, Affa, Zucal The Committee has not met since the last Council meeting; the next meeting is scheduled for February 21st at 5:45 PM. Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations, and Strategy: Chair Mota, Napoli, Gerlach The committee has not met since the last Council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled at this time. Controller's Report Mayor's Report - Chief Roca on Public Safety Project

15-6654 Public Safety Feasibility Study Media Kit

Legislation Text Allentown Police City Council Presentation 2024_APD Media Kit

15-6653 Controller Reports

Legislation Text AR CED AR PW Bank Rec Gift Cards

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On): There are no ordinances for final passage.

CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda is for items that are considered 'no brainers' - the objective is to vote on all the resolutions at one time if there are no issues. The President asks if there is any request to remove any item from the Consent Agenda. If not, the clerk will read the resolutions. After public comments, Council will vote on items.

15-6606 R16 Arundhati (Tinku) Khanwalkar, Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Reappointment, 01/04/2027

Legislation Text R16 Environmental Advisory Council - Arundhati (Tinku) Khanwalkar Memo from Mayor Matt Tuerk regarding the reappointment of Arundhati Khanwalkar to the EAC (Environmental Advisory Council) Arundhati (Tinku) Khanwalkar Resume

15-6607 R17 Tim M. O'Brien, Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) Appointment, 01/04/2027

Legislation Text R 17 Environmental Advisory Council - Tim M. O'Brien Memo from Mayor Matt Tuerk regarding the appointment of Tim M. O'Brien to the EAC (Environmental Advisory Council) Tim OBrien Resume

15-6600 R18 Authorizes the disposition of certain records within Public Works.

Legislation Text R18 - Records for Destruction Public Works

15-6592 R19 Certificate of Appropriateness for work in the Historic Districts: 327 N. Nagle St.; 146 W. Turner St. and 515 Park St.

Legislation Text R19 HARB Resolution 515 N Park Street Final Review 1146 W Turner Street Final Review 327-N-Nagle-St_Final-Review

RESOLUTIONS FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On): Public comments will be taken prior to the final vote.

15-6608 R20 Authorizes lease agreement with Muhlenberg College for Bicentennial Park Stadium located at 1126 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA 18103.

Legislation Text R20 - Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College - Preliminary Bicentennial Park Renderings Lease

15-6588 R21 Approves six transfers: (1) $78,879.35 to cover negative balances in premium pay in EMS; (2) $63,341.05 in Fire to cover year-end negative balances for premium pay, holiday and shift differential; (3) $56,252.77 in Public Safety - Police for overtime pay and health insurance opt our; (4) $53,000.00 in Public Safety/Police for 2023 Mark 43 records management annual maintenance; (5) $20,000 in Fire to move funds to correct budget account for expenditures; (6) $13,859.00 in Parks and Recreation for pool equipment.

Legislation Text R21 Transfer Funds Pool 2023 Mark 43 Annual Maintenance Fire Fire - Negative Balance Staffing Needs At The End of the Yeawr Led To An Increased OT Needs in 2023 To Cover Year End Negative Budget Account Balances - EMS

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (To be referred to Committee with public comment prior to referral):