COUNCIL AGENDA

BETHLEHEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, November 20, 2012 – 7:00 PM
TOWN HALL – 10 EAST CHURCH STREET – BETHLEHEM, PA

Invocation – Pastor James Muske, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church

Pledge to the Flag.

1. Roll Call.

PUBLIC HEARING

Prior to the regular Agenda items, City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance: (1) Amending Sections 1302 and 1319 - Commercial and Recreational Vehicles – Parking in Residential Districts; (2) Amending Section 1304.04 - Reuse of Corner Commercial Uses Allowed in the RT and RG Districts/Corner Lots; and (3) Amending Section 1317 - Flood Plain Ordinance.

Communications:
5 A. Director of Planning and Zoning – Proposed Zoning Ordinance – Amending
Articles 1302 and 1319 - Commercial and Recreational Vehicles in Residential
Zoning Districts
5 B. Director of Planning and Zoning – Proposed Zoning Ordinance – Amending Article 1304.04 – Reuse of Corner Commercial Uses Allowed in RT and RG Districts
5 C. Director of Planning and Zoning – Proposed Zoning Ordinance – Establishing New
Article 1317 - Flood Plain Ordinance
5 D. Lehigh Valley Planning Commission – Proposed Zoning Ordinances - Commercial and Recreational Vehicles in Residential Zoning Districts, Reuse of Corner Commercial Uses Allowed in RT and RG Districts, Flood Plain Ordinance

2. Approval of Minutes – November 7, 2012

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
None.
C. Unfinished Business
None.

5. Communications.

5 E. City Clerk – Amending Article 1703 – Electrical Licenses

6. Reports.

A. President of Council

B. Mayor

1. Administrative Order – Joseph E. Long – Bethlehem Housing Authority

7. Ordinances for Final Passage.

A. Bill No. 30 – 2012 – Amending Article 911 – Water Regulations – Increasing Fire
Service Fees

8. New Ordinances.

A. Bill No. 31 – 2012 – Adopting the 2013 General Fund Budget
B. Bill No. 32 – 2012 – Adopting the 2013 Water Fund Budget
C. Bill No. 33 – 2012 – Adopting the 2013 Sewer Fund Budget
D. Bill No. 34 – 2012 – Adopting the 2013 Golf Course Enterprise Fund Budget
E. Bill No. 35 – 2012 – Adopting the 2013 Liquid Fuels Fund Budget
F. Bill No. 36 – 2012 – Adopting the 2013 Capital Budget for Non-Utilities
G. Bill No. 37 – 2012 – Adopting the 2013 Capital Budget for Water Utilities
H. Bill No. 38 – 2012 – Adopting the 2013 Capital Budget for Sewer Utilities
I. Bill No. 39 – 2012 – Adopting the 2013 Community Development Budget
J. Bill No. 40 – 2012 – Adopting the 2013 9-1-1 Fund Budget
K. Bill No. 41 – 2012 – Fixing the 2013 Tax Rate for All City Purposes

9. Resolutions.

None.

10. New Business.

A. Setting Date for Adoption – 2013 Budget
B. Rescheduling First and Second Council Meetings in December

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

12. Adjournment