Legislation

Resolution granting unto HUDSON MELWOOD LP, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, to install a subsurface storm water management facility, storm roof leaders, ADA compliant metal grates and a canopy, at 419 Melwood Avenue, in the 5th Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure and/or the Director of the Department of Finance and/or the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to execute as necessary, Instruments for the Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants in favor of the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (“ALCOSAN”) to permit the installation of green infrastructure projects on designated vacant city-owned vacant lots, park sites, and rights-of-way, as funded by ALCOSAN Grow Grants awarded to the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (“PWSA”); and further authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure and/or the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into any other necessary Agreements between the City of Pittsburgh, PWSA, and/or ALCOSAN necessary to implement the Grow Grant projects for the benefit of the public.

Resolution providing for the creation of the Lead Safety Trust Fund and for setting the conditions for the deposit of funding into the account and for the expenditure of said funds.

Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of CI Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $17,000.00, for a one-year renewal of the license for IAPro professional standards software and related technology for the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Police.

Resolution amending Resolution No. 374 Of 2021, authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Departments of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections and Innovation & Performance to enter into an agreement or agreements or amendments to existing agreements to purchase Accela Civic Platform and Accela Citizen Access subscription and cloud hosting services so as to extend the contract an additional year until June 30, 2023, and increase the not-to-exceed cost from $1,310,475.13 to $1,331,647.65.

WHEREAS, Michael Metting began his scouting career as a Tiger Scout in the first grade before earning the Cub Scout’s highest honor, the Arrow of Light; and,

WHEREAS, the Congress of Neighboring Communities (CONNECT) brings together the City of Pittsburgh and surrounding municipalities to identify common public policy challenges and advocate for collective change on behalf of Allegheny County’s urban core; and,

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Four Public Places and Property, Article XI Parks and Playgrounds, Chapter 473 Use Regulations, Section 473.04 Recreational Activities by adding language that updates camping regulation in City parks.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Agreement Purpose: To establish a Guaranteed Education Pilot Program with Saint Elizabeth University, to provide financial assistance to at-risk, disadvantaged Newark students, who meet certain specific qualification criteria and are directly impacted by violence. Entity Name: Saint Elizabeth University Entity Address: 2 Convent Road, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Grant Amount: $250,000.00 annually Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Administration/Brick City Peace Collective Grant/NW051, G22, A22G0, A, 72030, B2022 Program Term: Four (4) years commencing on June 1, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X ) n/a Additional Information: In establishing this Guaranteed Education Pilot Program, Saint Elizabeth University shall serve as the City's agent for the administration and management of $1,000,000.00 to be paid over four (4) years ($250,000.00 per year, not to exceed $6,250.00 per student per year) commencing June 1, 2022, to be used towards the tuition and room and board payment for forty (40) students participating in the Guaranteed Education Pilot Program.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To create a side lot and driveway for adjacent redeveloper owned property. Entity Name: Vanes T. Amarante Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $10,500.00 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $21,700.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 156 Chadwick Avenue/Block 2687/Lot 44/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage x PSF = 2,625 X $4.00 = $10,500.00 Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.

Report of the Committee on Public Works for May 11, 2022 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for May 11, 2022 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Human Resources for May 11, 2022 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

A motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the recent passing of longtime Newark resident and community activist, Mr. Ricky Flowers.

Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to the Local Finance Board for approval of Bond Ordinance. Name of Project(s): May Newark Urban Renewal Project Amount to be Financed: $18,000,000.00 Funding Source: Redevelopment Area Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): June 8, 2022 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-67(g) AND N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-29(a) IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY) TO BE SECURED BY PILOT PAYMENTS FROM THE MAY NEWARK URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT. Additional Information: Formerly Bears, now CitiSquare.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To acquire the city-owned property to create an affordable assisted living residence for senior citizens. Entity Name: International Federal of Chaplains, Inc. Entity Address: 827 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $123,504.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $239,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months following transfer of property ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 861-869 Clinton Avenue/Block 3016/Lot 25/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 12,350.4 X $10.00 = $123,504.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.

A motion requesting that the Administration and the Mayor’s Office of Violence Prevention increase its outreach to local non-profit organizations when future funding is available for anti-violence imitatives; furthermore, requesting that organizations which were recently awarded are legally registered as Newark-based non profit organizations.

A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works be more diligent and consistent during its garbage collection days on Prospect Street and Elm Street.

A motion requesting that the Administration consider instituting a drug testing program for all City employees.

Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: In Rem Re-Foreclosure of various properties. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Please see attachment Exhibit A. Additional Information: Resolution authorizing the Corporation Counsel to re-foreclose thirty-two (32) properties identified on Exhibit A list, by Summary Proceedings, In Rem as provided by In Rem Tax Foreclosure Act (1948). N.J.S.A. 54:5-104.72, 73. Deferred 7R2-h (s/as) 062122

1. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 2. LINDA MCDONALD CARTER Appearing. 3. DENISE COLE Not appearing. 4. DARNELLA LEE Appearing. 5. SHAKIMA THOMAS Appearing. 6. FELICIA ALSTON SINGLETON Appearing. 7. LISA MITCHELSON PARKER Appearing. 8. LOUIS SHOCKLEY Not appearing. 9. DANNISHA CLYNBURN Appearinf. 10. CZERE ADAMS Appearing. 11. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 12. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing. 13. SHARPE JAMES Not appearing. 14. TANISHA WESTER Not appearing. 15. JIMMIE WHITE Not appearing. 16. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 17. IYONNA DAYS Appearing. 18. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 19. MUNIRAH EL BOMANI Appearing. 20. CYNTHIA PERRY Appearing. 21. ANTHONY D’ANGELO Appearing. 22. CHE J.T. COLTER Appearing. 23. LOUCIOUS JONES Not appearing. 24. REBECCA ASHE Not appearing.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate property into a gas station and convenience store. Entity Name: Family Manor, LLC Entity Address: 795-799 Sanford Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Sale Amount: $150,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $220,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 757-763 Sanford Avenue/Block 4131/Lot (s) 5, 6, 7 and 8/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 10,000 X $15.00 = $150,000.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.

A motion requesting the Newark Housing Authority provide to the Municipal Council further information regarding NHA’s current plans and utilization of the vacant lot located at Quitman Street and Clinton Avenue.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To combine the property to adjacent redeveloper-owned lots and create four (4) semi attached multi-family homes. Entity Name: North Six, LLC Entity Address: West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Sale Amount: $15,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $18,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 228 North 6th Street/Block 1917/Lot 10/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage x PSF = 2,500 X $6.00 = $15,000.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Deferred 7R2-l 090822