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Invocation:

Pledge to the Flag

Roll Call

Courtesy of the Floor Please observe the Rules of Council when given privilege of the floor. A copy of the Council Rules can be found on the council agenda on the website. If you would like to speak, we are asking that you fill out a card - they are on the back table - provide them to the clerk before speaking. Include your name and address. When speakers have the privilege of the floor, personal insults, attacks, name calling or other behavior that is inconsistent with the purpose of conducting official business will not be tolerated. We are here to address city business. Courtesy of the Floor is meant to provide public comments on items that are not on the agenda. Public comment during consideration of ordinances, resolutions and motions is limited by topic - your comments must be relevant to the subject matter of the proposed legislation. Public comments are taken before council votes on legislation. You are given the privilege of the floor to provide public comment, it is not a question-and-answer session. State your position clearly and concisely for our consideration. If you speak on behalf of yourself, you have three minutes and if you are speaking on behalf of a group that has several members present, you will be given five minutes in place of everyone coming to the podium. Please address the Council President on your city issue; not individual councilpersons or city staff. Refrain from insulting or defaming staff, officials, and the public; refrain from using offensive language, cursing, and making noises while other people are speaking. Please be aware that comments and/or behavior in violation of these rules will result in a forfeiture of all remaining time and you will be asked to return to your seat.

Contract Approvals: The general idea for approving contracts is that the council acknowledges that proper procurement procedures were followed pursuant to the city code. The Clerk reads the resolution. After staff explains the process, there are comments from the dais and the public before a vote.

15-7694 R53 Authorization for Contract with Michael Baker International, Inc. in the amount of $238,135.45 for professional design services for school zone improvements funded through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Grant. These improvements aim to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility near schools by implementing both updates to existing infrastructure and the establishment of new school zones. Three (3) proposals were received, contract shall be for one (1) year with one (1) additional one (1) year renewal beyond the contract expiration period.

Legislation Text R53 - Michael Baker

15-7698 R54 Authorization of Cooperative Contract(s) in an amount greater than $40,000.00 to provide the City with various goods/services, for Quality & Assurance Tech Corp, Stryker Medical and General Recreation.

Legislation Text R54 - 5.7.docx

Minutes of Previous Meeting

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Old Business

REPORTS Committee of the Whole: A Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for May 21st at 5:30 PM to review Bill 46. Public Hearing - A Public Hearing is scheduled for June 18th at 6 PM on Bill 16. Bill 16 Amending Chapter 660 (ZONING) of the City of Allentown Zoning Ordinance by amending Section 6605 to remove the limitation on Preparation and provision of meals for only senior citizens within the community center definition. Budget and Finance: Chair Napoli, Santos, Gerlach The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; there are no future meetings scheduled. Community and Economic Development, Chair Mota, Hendricks, Napoli The Committee met on Wednesday, April 23rd and forwarded items on this evening's agenda; the next meeting is scheduled for May 21st at 6 PM. Human Resources, Administration and Appointments: Chair Santos, Napoli, Hendricks The Committee has not met since the last council meeting.. There is no future meeting scheduled. Parks and Recreation: Chair Gerlach, Santos, Affa The Committee met this evening; there are no future meetings scheduled at this time. Public Safety: Chair Affa, Zucal, Mota The Committee met this evening. The next meeting is scheduled for May 21st at 6:15PM. Public Works: Chair Zucal, Gerlach, Affa The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; the next meeting is not yet scheduled. Rules, Chambers, Intergovernmental Relations, and Strategy: Chair Hendricks, Mota, Napoli The Committee has not met since the last council meeting; no meetings are scheduled currently. Controller's Report The Controller submitted a report on Lights in the Parkway and Extra Duty and PD Uniform Services The mayor has not submitted anything for the agenda.

15-7714 Controller Reports: Lights in the Parkway, Extra Duty and Uniform Account Review

Legislation Text Lights in Parkway.pdf XTra Duty Uniform Acct Review.pdf

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL PASSAGE (To be Voted On): Ordinances for final passage have been reviewed by Council at the Committee level.

15-7640 Bill 37 Amending the 2025 Grants Fund to provide for a supplemental appropriation of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) from the State Office of the Budget, Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). These funds are a pass-through grant that will support Cedar Crest College.

Legislation Text Bill 37 Cedar Crest RACP

15-7641 Bill 38 Amending the 2025 Grant Fund to provide for a supplemental appropriation of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) from the PA DCED Local Share Account Grant. These funds are a pass-through grant that will support the Police Athletic League. The $400,000 awarded in LSA funds will be used to rehabilitate the existing PAL Community Youth Education Center located at 2110 Park Drive in Allentown.

Legislation Text Bill 38 - PAL LSA