COUNCIL AGENDA

MARCH 1, 2005 - 7:30 PM - TOWN HALL
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1. Invocation – Reverend Eugene F. Sharkey, Messiah Lutheran Church

2. Pledge to the Flag.

3. Roll Call.

4. Approval of Minutes – February 15, 2005.

5. Courtesy of the Floor. (for public comment on Ordinances and Resolutions to be voted on by Council this evening – 12 Minute Time Limit)

6. Old Business.

7. Communications:

A. Director of Parks and Public Property – Proposed Motorized Vehicles Ordinance
B. Director of Planning and Zoning – Zoning Map Amendment – Easton Avenue – RG and RT – Residential to CL – Limited Commercial
C. Director of Planning and Zoning – Requested Revisions to Recreation Fee and Traffic Study Proposals
D. Council Member Leeson – Proposed Balanced Budget Amendment to City Ordinances
E. Artsquest – Use Permit Agreement Revisions – Musikfest

8. Reports:

A. President of Council.
B. Mayor.
C. Finance Committee (Mr. Donchez)

9. Ordinances for Final Passage:

A. Bill No. 8 – 2005 – Amending Article 1302 – Definitions
B. Bill No. 9 – 2005 – Amending Article 1312 – CL District – Use Regulations
C. Bill No. 10 – 2005 – Amending Article 1316 – LI District – Use Regulations
D. Bill No. 11 – 2005 – Amending Article 1319 – Off-Street Parking and Loading
E. Bill No. 12 – 2005 – Amending Article 1322 – Uses Granted Under Special
Conditions
F. Bill No. 13 – 2005 – Amending Zoning Ordinance – Appendix A-2, A-3 and A-4 – Table of Area, Yard, and Building Regulations
G. Bill No. 14 – 2005 – Amending Article 1347 – Recreation Fees and Traffic Impact
Studies

10. New Ordinances:

A. Bill No. 15 – 2005 – Amending General Fund Budget – South Side Recreation and Health Bureau Programs
B. Bill No. 16 – 2005 – Amending Non-Utility Capital Budget – Illick’s Mill, Skate Park, Music in the Park, and Year-End Adjustments
C. Bill No. 17 – 2005 – Amending Community Development Budget – Year-End Adjustments

11. Resolutions:

A. Authorizing Records Destruction – Department of Community and Economic Development
B. Authorizing Execution of Use Permit Agreement – American Association of University Women, Bethlehem Branch – 2005 Book Fair
C. Authorizing Execution of Use Permit Agreement – Artsquest – 2005, 2006 and 2007 Musikfest – Festival Sites
D. Authorizing Execution of Use Permit Agreement – Artsquest – 2005, 2006 and 2007 Musikfest – Streets
E. Authorizing Execution of Reimbursement Agreement – Norfolk Southern Railroad Right of Way Acquisition
F. Transfer of Funds – Sewer Capital Budget – Electrical Service
G. Transfer of Funds – Sewer Capital Budget – Re-Bid Project
H. Transfer of Funds – Sewer Capital Budget – Professional Services Contract
I. Appointing Auditors – 2004 Audit
J. Transfer of Funds – City Clerk’s Office – Legal Advertising

12. New Business.

13. Courtesy of the Floor. (for public comment on any subject – 12 Minute Time Limit)

14. Adjournment.