City Council Meeting

AGENDA FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF WEDNESDAY March 17, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.

Caucus begins at 6:30 P.M.

A.        Roll Call

B.        Silent Meditation

C.        Approval of Minutes/Bills

            Presentation:

            Repository Sales:

D.        Public Comments:

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E.         ORDINANCES:  FOR FINAL PASSAGE

  1. Council File No. 16,209                                  Pending Official File Ordinance No. 14-2021

An ordinance appropriating the sum of $49,375.00 from unappropriated and anticipated revenue received from the Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund ($25,000) and the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority Restart Grant ($24,375) and providing for the expenditure thereof for the purchase  and installation of a solar photovoltaic system

for the Central Fire Station.

  • Council File No. 16,210                                  Pending Official File Ordinance No. 15-2021

An ordinance amending Article 330 Landlord and Rental by removing Section 330.12 Sunset provision in its entirety.

ORDINANCES:  FOR FIRST READING

  1. Council File No. 16,211

An ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000,000.00 from unappropriated and anticipated revenue to be received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  The funds will be used to carry out the City of Erie Safe Routes to School Project through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA Set- Aside) Program.  The funding will be used for updated signing, pavement markings, traffic control devices and sidewalk improvements that will enhance the safety of student walking routes in the City of Erie.

  • Council File No. 16,212

An ordinance appropriating the sum of $250,000.00 from unappropriated and anticipated revenue received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  The funds will be used to carry out the Downtown Erie Active Transportation Project through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA Set- Aside) Program.  The funding will be used to add bike lanes, crosswalks and a way-finding signage system throughout the City’s trail network.

  • Council File No. 16,213

An ordinance appropriating the sum of $28,799.00 from unappropriated and anticipated revenue and providing for the expenditure thereof. 2020 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT

  • Council File No. 16,214

An ordinance appropriating the sum of $75,000.00 to be received from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PJFA)  and made available through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE).  The funding will be utilized to provide grants to low and moderate income owner occupants for repairs or improvements to their homes.

  • Council File No. 16,215

An ordinance appropriating the sum of $400,000.00 from unappropriated and anticipated revenue to be received from the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund and providing for the expenditure thereof.

F.    OLD BUSINESS

G.    NEW BUSINESS

  1. A resolution sponsored by City Council President Ed Brzezinski that Erie City Council meets once monthly in July and hereafter on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 P.M. commencing on July 21, 2021.
  2. A resolution sponsored by Council member James Winarski, appointing Dave Palotas, 215 West 41st Street, Erie, PA 16508 to the Erie City Water Authority replacing Tom Kennedy.  Mr. Palotas’ term runs 3/1/2021 and will expire the first Monday of January 2026.
  3. A resolution sponsored by Council member James Winarski, appointing Ken Brasington, 3928 Cochran Street, Erie, PA 16508 to the Civil Service Board replacing Fred Rush whose term has expired.  Mr. Brasington’s term will expire on 3/31/2025.
  4. A resolution sponsored by Council member Michael Keys, appointing Tony Ratcliffe Jr., 420 Hess Avenue, Erie PA 16507 to serve on the Civil Service Commission as an alternate.  His term will expire 3/31/25.
  5. A resolution sponsored by Council member Liz Allen, appointing P.J. Monella, 715 Connecticut Dr., Erie, PA 16505 to the Zoning Hearing Board replacing Mike Hornyak whose term has expired. Mr. Monellas’s term will expire 12/31/2025.
  6. A resolution sponsored by Council member Dave Brennan, appointing Laura Guncheon, 2167 West 34th Street to the Zoning Hearing Board replacing John Reitinger, who has resigned.  Ms. Guncheon’s term expires 12/31/2022.
  7. A resolution sponsored by Council member Dave Brennan appointing Craige Pepper, 1143 West 9th Street, Erie, PA  16502 to the Historic Review Commission (HRC) for a 2-year term expiring March 17, 2023.
  8. A resolution sponsored by Council member Liz Allen appointing Melinda Meyer, 114 Carver Avenue, Erie, PA  16511 to the Historic Review Commission (HRC) for a 3-year term expiring

March 17, 2024.

  • A resolution sponsored by Council member Dave Brennan appointing Mark Tanenbaum, 5500   Niemeyer Rd, Erie, PA  16509 to the Historic Review Commission (HRC) for a 3-year term March 17, 2024.
  • A resolution sponsored by Council member Kathy Schaaf that Erie City Council hire Susan  Hockenberry Coaching and Consulting SGHock, LLC. To assist on helping Erie City Council to draft a Code of Civility. The cost of this will be $2,100, plus cost of published materials $500.
  • Receiving communication from Mayor Joe Schember and confirmed by Erie City Council that Julie Barry, 2113 Wagner Avenue, Erie, PA 16510 be hereby appointed to the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) for a five-year term to replace board member Rick Griffith.  Ms. Barry’s term will expire 10/22/2025.
  • Receiving communication from Mayor Joe Schember and confirmed by Erie City Council that Ms. Toni Mazanowski, 2007 Prospect Avenue, Erie, PA 16510 be hereby appointed for a four- year term to the City of Erie Planning Commission to replace Erica Jenkins whose term has expired.  Ms. Mazanowski’s term will expire December 31, 2024.
  • Receiving communication from Mayor Joe Schember and confirmed by Erie City Council that Colin Russ of 328 West 6th Street, Apt A, Erie PA  16507 be hereby appointed for a four-year term as an alternate to the City of Erie Planning Commission to replace Mary Rennie whose term has expired.  Mr. Russ’ term will expire December 31, 2024.
  • A resolution authorizing and directing that the Proper City Officials to submit the standard PennDOT form requesting authorization to install and operate flashing warning devices. Two (2) solar powered flashing beacon crosswalk signs will be added using funding from Saint Vincent at W 24th Street and Sassafras Street.
  • A resolution authorizing that the Proper City Officials the request of a Keystone Communities grant of up to $500,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to be used for the City of Erie Enterprise Zone Revolving Loan Fund in partnership with Our West Bayfront, that will be lent to businesses for the purpose of property repairs and improvements.

Be it further resolved that the Applicant does hereby designate the City’s Economic Development Specialist and the City of Erie Grant Writer as authorized officials to facilitate and assist in obtaining the requested grant, and future documents as necessary, if the grant is awarded.

TRANSFERS

That the following amounts be transferred in    Various Departments

Transferred from:                                                  Transferred to:       

AmountAccountTitleAmountAccountTitle
$32,000.00002-0713-0000-4007Shift Differential$32,000.00002-0713-0000-4011Salaries
$ 3 ,300.00002-0719-0000-4007Shift Differential$ 3 ,300.00002-0719-0000-4011Salaries
$ 5,900.00007-0771-0000-4007Shift Differential$ 5,900.00007-0771-0000-4011Salaries
$ 5,900.00007-0773-0000-4007Shift Differential$ 5,900.00007-0773-0000-4011Salaries
$39,000.00008-0731-0000-4007Shift Differential$39,000.00008-0731-0000-4011Salaries

CONTRACTS

  1. Builders Inspection Underwriters of PA, Inc., 1805 West 38th Street for a month-to-month contract at the current rates, for inspection services for the City of Erie’s rental program.
  2. Sherwin Williams, 101 West Prospect Avenue, 720GH, Cleveland, OH 44115 for crosswalk and traffic line marking paint (Bid #6507-21) for the Bureau of Street, Paint & Sign Division at a total amount of $25,237.50.
  3. Presto Commercial Cleaning, 7366 Orchard Dr., Fairview, PA 16415, for janitorial services for the City of Erie Municipal Building for May 1, 2021-June 30, 2021 in the amount of $16,110.00.
  4. Snider Recreation, Inc., 10139 Royalton Rd. Suite K, North Royalton, OH  44133 for playground equipment at 23rd and Holland in the amount of $25,000.00.
  5. EJ USA, Inc., 301 Spring Street, East Jordan, MI  49727, for various street/highway castings for the Bureau of Sewers at Unit process per bid #1773-21.
  6. Jamestown Iron Works, Inc., 2022 Allen St. Ext, Falconer, NY  14733, for various street/highway castings for the Bureau of Sewers at Unit process per bid #1773-21.

PURCHASE ORDERS

  1. Pete Andolina, 5231 Crittenden Road, Akron, NY 14001 for a Cloverbook Pro with and screen, extra battery, battery charger and a 1-year warranty for City Council at a total amount of $3,254.00.
  2. American Test Center, P.O. Box 408, River Falls, WI 54022 for the annual testing and inspections on the Fire Trucks for the Bureau of Fire at a total cost of 3,180.00.
  3. KME-Kovatch, 1 Industrial Complex, Nesquehoning, PA  18240 for body repairs on Engine #12 for the Bureau of Fire at a total cost of $4,077.68.
  4. Schillings Carpet One, 1422 Peninsula Drive, Erie, PA 16505 to furnish and  install Commercial Grade Flooring I five (5) offices at Marsh Street for the Bureau of Fire at a total cost of $5,730.00.
  5. Chardon Kitchens, 3220 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16506 to furnish and install kitchen cabinetry and countertops at Engine #11 for the Bureau of Fire at a total cost of $4,942.49.
  6. Chardon Kitchens, 3220 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16506 to furnish and install kitchen cabinetry and countertops at Engine #6 for the Bureau of Fire at a total cost of $4.785.46.
  7. RCI Electrical Systems LLC, 10250 Tiger Lily Lane, Waterford, PA 16441 for installation of a pole base at South Park Row and Peach Street, for the Department of Public Works at a total cost of $5,200.00.
  8. William T. Spaeder Co., 1602 E. 18th Street P.O. Box 10066, Erie, PA 16514 to furnish and install 3 bottle filling stations to existing drinking fountains at City Hall for the Bureau of Public Buildings at a total amount of $3,390.00.
  9. Snider Recreation, Inc., 10139 Royalton Rd. Suite K, North Royalton, OH  44133 fir playground equipment in the amount of $5,619.00.
  10. Ronan Engineering Company, 8050 Production Drive, Florence, KY  41042 for the emergency purchase of a Ronan CPU Module & Display Keypad Module for the #2 Sewage Sludge Cake Weight Scale at the Wastewater Treatment Plant at a total amount of $3,235.00.
  11. Electrical Repair Technology, 922 ½  Bacon Street, Erie, PA  16511 for the repair of the #8 Return Activated Sludge Pump (RAS) at the Wastewater Treatment Plant at a total amount of $9,865.00.
  12. David Milano Construction, LLC, 2202 Zimmerly Road, Erie, PA 16506 for materials only to repair sanitary main and connection at 2025 East 4th Street for the Bureau of Sewers at a total cost of $2,877.15.
  13. Hagan Business Machines, Inc., 1112 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16501 for one (1) Toshiba Color Copy/Fax Machines for the Bureau of Streets at a total amount of $4,995.00.
  14. Hi-T Fence Systems, Inc., 53123 Wheelertown Road, Waterford, PA 16441 to furnish and install three (3) fence gates on the north side entrance of City Hall in regards to the City Hall Security Project for the Department of Public Works at a total amount of $19,950.00.
  15. Cellebrite USA, Inc., 7 Campus Drive, Suite 210, Parsippany, NJ  07054 for –Pathfinder Desktop Software Subscription for additional cellphone extraction capabilities for the Identification Unit, Bureau of Police at a total amount of $10,085.00.

H.        COMMITTEE REPORTS

 I.         ADJOURNMENT

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