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BETHLEHEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2016 – 7:00 PM
TOWN HALL – 10 EAST CHURCH STREET – BETHLEHEM, PA

                                                                                                                                              

Invocation – Reverend Debra K. Hess, St. Thomas UCC
Pledge to the Flag.

1. Roll Call

CITATIONS Honoring      -           Bambi Coyle
Matthew Palmer
Robert M. Simons  

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Prior to the consideration of the regular Agenda items, City Council will conduct two Public Hearings as follows:

  • Public Hearing No. 1       
    • Public Hearing to receive public comment on the request for the Inter-municipal Transfer of Restaurant License No. R-19093 owned by Bella Luna LLC. Formerly licensed to conduct business at 3417 Sullivan Street, Easton, to Sarat, LCC, 530 Pembroke Road Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
  • Public Hearing No. 2      
    • Public Hearing to accept recommendations concerning the location of boundaries of a deteriorated area or areas for which area proposed to include Main St. starting at W. North St. and continuing to the intersection of W. Laurel St.; W. Laurel St. from Main St. to Grenadier Blvd.; Grenadier Blvd. from W. Laurel St. to E. Fairview St.; E. Fairview St. from Pine St. to Maple St.; Maple St. from E. Fairview St. to E. Broad St.; E. Broad St. from Maple St. to N. New St.; N. New St. from E. Broad St to W. Raspberry St.; W. Raspberry St. from Guetter St. to W. North St.; W. North St. from Guetter St. to Main St., and extend the LERTA Program for the new boundaries as stated through December 31, 2022. Communication 5A - City Planning Commission - Amending Article 342 - Establishing a New LERTA District

2. Approval of Minutes – None


3. Public Comment. (for public comment on Ordinances and Resolutions to be voted on by Council this evening – 5 Minute Time Limit)


4. Old Business.

A. Old Business – Members of Council

B. Tabled Items

C. Unfinished Business

5. Communications.

  1. Public Safety Committee Chairman – Establishing Article 740-Anti-Panhandling –Amendments to Ordinance
  2. Public Safety Committee Chairman – Establishing Article 742 – Anti-Graffiti
  3. Director of Public Works - Recommendation for Award – Vollers Excavating and Construction – Greenway
  4. Director of Public Works – Recommendation for Award – Traffic Planning and Design Inc. – East Fourth Street Sidewalk and Pedestrian Improvements
  5. Director of Planning and Zoning - Multimodal Transportation Grant
  6. Director of Public Works – Recommendation for Award - Traffic Planning and Design Inc. – Lynn Avenue Bridge Inspection
  7. Director of Public Works – Recommendation for Award - Gaver Industries Inc - East Fifth Street Pedestrian Improvements
  8. City Solicitor – Use Permit Agreement – GLV Chamber by DBA - 2016 Harvestfest
  9. City Solicitor – Use Permit Agreement – ArtsQuest - Sangria Fest and Lehigh Welcome Back 2016
  10. City Solicitor – Use Permit Agreement – Has Anyone Seen My Balloon Inc.
  11. City Solicitor – Use Permit Agreement – MANA - West Side Farmer's Market

6. Reports.

A. President of Council

B. Mayor

  1. Administrative Order – Connie Postupack - Historical and Architectural Review Board.
  2. Administrative Order – Gordon Barry – Electricians Examining Board
  3. Administrative Order – Luke Cunningham - Electricians Examining Board
  4. Administrative Order – Dale Sensenig - Electricians Examining Board
  5. Administrative Order – Alison Pilorz – Sister City Commission

C. Community Development Committee (Mr. Martell)

7. Ordinances for Final Passage.

A. Bill No. 20-2016 – Amending Article 146 – Environmental Advisory Council

8. New Ordinances.

A. Bill No. 21-2016 – Establishing Article 740 - Anti-Panhandling

B. Bill No. 22-2016 – Establishing Article 742 - Anti-Graffiti

9. Resolutions.

  1. Authorizing Use Permit Agreement – GLV Chamber of Commerce by Downtown Business Association – 2016 VegFest
  2. Authorizing Use Permit Agreement – ArtsQuest – Diocese of Allentown Event
  3. Authorizing Use Permit Agreement – ArtsQuest – 2016 Oktoberfest
  4. Approving Contract – Vollers Excavating and Construction – Greenway
  5. Approving Contract – Traffic Planning and Design Inc. – East Fourth Street Sidewalk and Pedestrian Improvements
  6. Authorizing Multimodal Transportation Grant
  7. Approving Contract – Traffic Planning and Design Inc. – Lynn Avenue Bridge Inspection
  8. Approving Contract – Gaver Industries Inc East Fifth Street Improvements Project
  9. Authorizing Use Permit Agreement – GLV Chamber by DBA - 2016 Harvestfest
  10. Authorizing Use Permit Agreement – ArtsQuest - Sangria Fest and Lehigh Welcome Back 2016
  11. Authorizing Use Permit Agreement – Has Anyone Seen My Balloon Inc.
  12. Authorizing Use Permit Agreement – MANA West Side Farmer's Market
  13. Certificate of Appropriateness – 245 East Church St.
  14. Certificate of Appropriateness – 230 East Wall St.
  15. Certificate of Appropriateness – 559 Main St.
  16. Certificate of Appropriateness – 42 East Church St.
  17. Certificate of Appropriateness – 420 Main St.
  18. Certificate of Appropriateness – 459 Old York Road

10. New Business.


11.Public Comment.  (for public comment on any subject – 5 Minute Time Limit)


12. Adjournment.