COUNCIL AGENDA

BETHLEHEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 7:00 PM
TOWN HALL – 10 EAST CHURCH STREET – BETHLEHEM, PA
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BETHLEHEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2009 - 7:00 PM
TOWN HALL – 10 EAST CHURCH STREET – BETHLEHEM, PA
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1. Invocation – Reverend Sandra Birchmeier, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church

2. Pledge to the Flag.

3. Roll Call.

Citation – Honoring David A. Strawn

4. Approval of Minutes – April 21, 2009

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

6. Old Business.

A. Tabled Items
None.

B. Unfinished Business

1. Establishing Article 314 – Security Cameras
2. Gift of Real Estate – LVIP
3. Bill No. 28 – 2008 – Amending Zoning Ordinance – Various Sections
4. Establishing Article 1716 – Landmarks and Properties of Historical Interest

C. Old Business – Members of Council

7. Communications:

A. City Council Solicitor – Proposed Ordinance – Prohibiting Use of Hand-Held Cell Phones
B. Housing and Community Development Planner – Revised Annual Action Plan
C. City Solicitor – Street Vacation Ordinance – Portions of Marshall Street, Clinton Street and East North Street
D. Director of Water and Sewer Resources – PENNVEST Financial Assistance Application – Wastewater Treatment Plant

8. Reports:

A. President of Council.

1. Councilmanic Appointment – LauraLynne Burtner – Environmental Advisory Council

B. Mayor.

C. Community Development Committee (Mr. Schweder)

9. Ordinances for Final Passage:

None.

10. New Ordinances:

A. Bill No. 11 – 2009 – Amending Article 107 – Departments of Administration, Parks and Public Property, and Public Works
B. Bill No. 12 – 2009 – Amending Article 109 – City Treasurer – Bond and Insurance
C. Bill No. 13 – 2009 – Amending Article 111 – City Controller – Bond Required
D. Bill No. 14 – 2009 – Street Vacation – Portions of Marshall Street, Clinton Street and East North Street

11. Resolutions:

A. Authorizing 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
B. Adopting Addendum to Parks and Recreation Plan - 2007
C. Authorizing Use Permit Agreement for Public Property – Has Anyone Seen My Balloon?
D. Approving On-Going Auctions – City Personal Property
E. Revising 2008 Annual Action Plan – Additional CDBG Funds and Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program Funds
F. Certificate of Appropriateness – 110 East Third Street
G. Amending Notification Requirements – Liquor License Transfers – Community and Economic Development Plans and/or Studies
H. Authorizing PENNVEST Financial Assistance Application – Wastewater Treatment Plant

12. New Business.

A. Rescheduling Second Meeting in May – May 19 to May 20, 2009

13. Courtesy of the Floor. (for public comment on any subject – 5 Minute Time Limit)

14. Adjournment.