Legislation

Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for April 4, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Public Works for April 4, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for April 4, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Human Resources for April 4, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for April 4, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article IX, Property Taxes; Chapter 265, Exemptions for Residential Improvements; Section 265.03, Exemption for Improvements, subsection (e); and Section 265.04, Exemption for Residential Construction, subsection (g), to extend the application periods for the exemptions covering residential improvements and new residential construction in areas defined as the Uptown District, the Downtown District and Targeted Growth Zones, which were enacted pursuant to Ordinance 9 of 2007, to include applications filed on or after April 1, 2018 through May 31, 2018.

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Articles I-IX, to establish a new Riverfront Zoning District, and the provisions thereof, and to remove the Downtown Riverfront District, Riverfront Overlay District, and certain Specially Planned Districts from the Zoning Code as follows:

Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00) by way of two (2) separate checks, each payable in the amount of $62,500 to: Desiree Williamson, as Administratrix of the Estate of Henry Walker, deceased, and her attorneys Swensen & Perer and to: Desiree Williamson, as Administratrix of the Estate of Christine Williamson Walker and her attorneys Swensen & Perer, One Oxford Centre, Suite 2501, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, fully releasing the City from all claims and liability for alleged personal injuries as described in a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 16-002201. (Executive Session Held 5/1/18)

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article IX, Property Taxes; Chapter 267, Exemptions for Industrial and Commercial Improvements; Section 267.03, Exemption Schedule; and Section 267.09, Participation by Allegheny County and Pittsburgh Board of Education, to extend the application periods for the exemptions set forth in Section 267.03, subsections (b) and (c), which were enacted pursuant to Ordinance 10 of 2007, to include applications filed on or after April 1, 2018 through May 31, 2018.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide food grade granular salt to the City Description: Water Purification Chemical Food Grade Granular Salt Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Veckridge Chemical Co., Inc., 60-70 Central Avenue, South Kearny, New Jersey 07032 Contract Amount: $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Account Code Line: NW037-750-7502-83230-B2018 / Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed two (2) years, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15 Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Advertisement Date January 30, 2018 Number of Bids Solicited: Eleven (11) Number of Bids Received: Two (2) Number of Bids Rejected: One (1)

HEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Abdush Shahid Ahmad, 182 Johnson Avenue, Newark, NJ Are Newarkers really moving forward? Appearing. 2. Wayne Richardson, 236 Vassar Avenue, Newark, NJ Job opportunity. Appearing. 3. Tawanna Williams, 170 Riverside Ct., Newark, NJ Skilled work. Appearing. 4. Nelson Sousa, 256 Summer Avenue, Newark, NJ Leadership on the job site. Appearing. 5. Karima Watson, 22 So. Hawthorne Lane, Newark, NJ Work related issues. Not Appearing. 6. Mike Nash, 709 S. 12th Street, Newark, NJ Job opportunity. Not Appearing. 7. Terrance Wiggins, 225 Chancellor Avenue, Newark, NJ My new life thanks to work. Appearing. 8. Robert Barr, 50 Farley Avenue, Newark, NJ Appreciation of work opportunity. Appearing. 9. Anthony Williams, 37 Oraton Street, Newark, NJ Work related issues. Appearing. 10. Bobby Engleman, 35 Seymour Avenue, Newark, NJ Work opportunity in Newark, New Jersey. Appearing. 11. Nasheedah Brown, 181 Pennington Street, Newark, NJ Work opportunity. Appearing. 12. Shahidah Sanders, 517 15th Avenue, Newark, NJ Work opportunity. Appearing. 13. Dee Gorczyca, 3 Dickenson Ct., Freehold, NJ Newark Council 21 needs your support! Appearing. 14. Tasha Brevard, 68 Winans Avenue, Newark, NJ Central Ward concerns. Appearing. 15. Sheila Montague, 481 So. 13th Street, Newark, NJ West Ward concerns. Not Appearng 16. 10-4 Evans, 149 Huntington Terr., Newark, NJ City of Newark landlord and community issues. Appearing. 17. Felicia K. Alston-Singleton, 152 12th Avenue, Newark, NJ Election time, elected officials duties and residents. Appearing. 18. Christopher Nobles, 323 Smith Street, Newark, NJ Work concerns. Appearing. 19. Michael Harris, 243 W. 6th Avenue, 2nd Fl., Newark, NJ Local 55. Appearing. 20. Martinique Costa, 110 Jabez Street, Newark, NJ Housing and work opportunity. Appearing. 21. Bessie Walker, 75 Vassar Avenue, Newark, NJ Newark issues. Appearing. 22. Lisa Parker, 71½ Boston Street, Newark, NJ Community services. Appearing. 23. Donald Jackson, Jr., 79 Treacy Avenue, Newark, NJ Services. Appearing. 24. Cassandra Dock, 111 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ Vote and remove. Appearing. 25. Donna Jackson, 128 Smith Street, Newark, NJ We have lost control of our City. Appearing.

AN ORDINANCE TO ACQUIRE ALL OR A PORTION OF 10-18 PASSAIC PLACE AND 930 MCCARTER HIGHWAY, BLOCK 1, LOTS 30 AND 46 FROM THE NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE RIVERFRONT WALKWAY AND TO CONVEY THE REMAINING PORTIONS TO NEWARK WATERFRONT ASSOCIATES, LLC, 120 ALBANY STREET, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY 08901, FOR REDEVELOPMENT. (CENTRAL WARD)

Certificate of Election of Erika Strassburger as a Member of Pittsburgh City Council, District 8, to fill vacancy.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: AIDS Resource Foundation for Children Entity Address: 77 Academy Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $1,411,734.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-Recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds Accepted by Resolution 7R1-a(s) adopted on January 30, 2018. Resolution 7R1-e adopted on March 7, 2018 established a temporary emergency appropriation for the HOPWA Program .

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: New Jersey AIDS Services, Inc. Entity Address: 44 South Street, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Grant Amount: $351,953.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds Accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on January 30, 2018. Resolution 7R1-e adopted on March 7, 2018 established a temporary emergency appropriation for the HOPWA Program.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: Integrity, Inc. Entity Address: 103 Lincoln Park, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $170,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-Recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds Accepted by Resolution 7R1-a(s) adopted on January 30, 2018. Resolution 7R1-e adopted on March 7, 2018 established a temporary emergency appropriation for the HOPWA Program.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: La Casa de Don Pedro Entity Address: 76 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $269,086.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds Accepted by Resolution 7R1-a(s) adopted on January 30, 2018. Resolution 7R1-e adopted on March 7, 2018 established a temporary emergency appropriation for the HOPWA Program.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Entity Address: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $745,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds Accepted by Resolution 7R1-a(s) adopted on January 30, 2018. Resolution 7R1-e adopted on March 7, 2018 established a temporary emergency appropriation for the HOPWA Program.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: The Salvation Army Entity Address: 45 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $286,379.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds Accepted by Resolution 7R1-a(s) adopted on January 30, 2018. Resolution 7R1-e adopted on March 7, 2018 established a temporary emergency appropriation for the HOPWA Program.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: Township of Irvington Entity Address: 346 16th Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $308,720.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds Accepted by Resolution 7R1-a(s) adopted on January 30, 2018. Resolution 7R1-e adopted on March 7, 2018 established a temporary emergency appropriation for the HOPWA Program.

Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving 20 day period for an ordinance to take effect Purpose: Tax abatement for HVPG Villa Victoria Preservation Urban Renewal, LLC, 200 Vesey Street, 24th Floor, New York, New York 10080, needs to take immediate effect so that the Applicant, HVPG Villa Victoria Preservation Urban Renewal, LLC, 200 Vesey Street, 24th Floor, New York, New York 10080, can meet the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency deadline of May 2, 2018 to close on the financing and to address affordable housing in the City of Newark. Ordinance No(s).: Ordinance 6F-a, adopted on first reading by the Municipal Council on April 4, 2018. Ordinance 6PSF-a is scheduled for a public hearing, second reading and final passage. Upon final passage and publication in accordance with law Ordinance 6PSF-a shall grant a long term tax abatement to HVPG Villa Victoria Preservation Urban Renewal, LLC, 200 Vesey Street, 24th Floor, New York, New York 10080, who filed an application with the Mayor seeking a long term tax abatement under the Long Term Tax Exemption Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 et seq. for a thirty (30) year term for a project to acquire and renovate one hundred ninety-four (194) affordable rental housing units on real property commonly known as 2-54 Cutler Street and Identified on the City’s tax map as Block 474, Lot 1(Central Ward). Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: Catholic Family and Community Services-Hope House Entity Address: 19-21 Belmont Avenue, Dover, New Jersey 07801 Grant Amount: $287,023.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds Accepted by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on January 30, 2018. Resolution 7R1-e adopted on March 7, 2018 established a temporary emergency appropriation for the HOPWA Program.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Central Planning Board to determine if area is in need of redevelopment List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 85-101 Jackson Street/Block 1990/Lot 35/East Ward Additional Information: This is an amendment to Resolution 7R2-d adopted on March 7, 2018 Deferred 7R2-c 051018

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA) Entity Name: County of Essex Entity Address: 50 South Clinton Street, Suite 3201, East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Grant Amount: $377,618.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds Accepted by Resolution 7R1-a(s) adopted on January 30, 2018. Resolution 7R1-e adopted on March 7, 2018 established a temporary emergency appropriation for the HOPWA Program.