Legislation

A motion requesting Administration consider the following revenue-producing proposals for the 2014 Municipal Budget: 1) the possibility of offering citizens the ability to pay water and sewer utilities and property taxes at the local police precinct or kiosks located throughout the City; 2) the feasibility of enacting a surcharge on all non-indictable offenses handled by the Municipal Court with the funds dedicated to the hiring of police officers.

Resolution of Second River Joint Meeting adopted on March 3, 2014 stipulating 2014 Second Quarter Assessment; City of Newark portion $962.78 - 3.19% of total assessment.

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF NJRR AVENUE, HUNTER STREET AND EAST ALPINE STREET ON THE MAP OF THE COMMISSIONERS TO LAY OUT STREETS, AVENUES AND SQUARES

Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2014 Annual Budget for Newark Downtown Special Improvement District Management Corporation (Downtown SID) Purpose: Introducing and Approving 2014 Downtown SID Budget Amount: $3,461,500.00) Budget Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-c 022013 repealed Ordinance 6S&FE 090298 and created an expanded Downtown SID and changed regulations for the operations of the Downtown SID

Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of need for Housing Project Purpose: To support NJHMFA Low Income Tax Application for the Riverside Arms Apartments housing project proposed by Riverside Arms Urban Renewal, LLP, 71 Lake Avenue, Colonia, New Jersey 07067, for construction of 128 rental units of affordable housing. On Block 617, Lots 1.01 through 1.25. Entity Name: Riverside Arms Urban Renewal, LLP Entity Address: 71 Lake Avenue, Colonia, New Jersey 07067 Funding Source: New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency Program (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Total Project Cost: $ ? City Contribution: Not Known at this time Other Funding Source/Amount: CDBG Disaster Recovery/$ 4,200,000.00 List of Properties: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 14-16 Chester Avenue/Block 617/Lot 1.01 (North Ward) 2 Jules Place/Block 617/Lot 1.02 (North Ward) 4 Jules Place/Block 617/Lot 1.03 (North Ward) 6 Jules Place/Block 617/Lot 1.04 (North Ward) 8 Jules Place/Block 617/Lot 1.05 (North Ward) 10 Jules Place/Block 617/Lot 1.06 (North Ward) 12 Jules Place/Block 617/Lot 1.07 (North Ward) 14 Jules Place/Block 617/Lot 1.08 (North Ward) 13 Jules Place/Block 617/Lot 1.09 (North Ward) 11 Jules Place/Block 617/Lot 1.10 (North Ward) 9 Jules Place/Block 617/Lot 1.11 (North Ward) 7 Jules Place/Block 617/Lot 1.12 (North Ward) 5 Jules Place/Block 617/Lot 1.13 (North Ward) 3 Jules Place/Block 617/Lot 1.14 (North Ward) 1 Jules Place/Block 617/Lot 1.15 (North Ward) 93-95 Herbert Place/Block 617/Lot 1.16 (North Ward) 89-91 Herbert Place/Block 617/Lot 1.17 (North Ward) 87 Herbert Place/Block 617/Lot 1.18 (North Ward) 83-85 Herbert Place/Block 617/Lot 1.19 (North Ward) 81Herbert Place/Block 617/Lot 1.20 (North Ward) 77-79 Herbert Place/Block 617/Lot 1.21 (North Ward) 75 Herbert Place/Block 617/Lot 1.22 (North Ward) 71-73 Herbert Place/Block 617/Lot 1.23 (North Ward) 69 Herbert Place/Block 617/Lot 1.24 (North Ward) 63-67 Herbert Place/Block 617/Lot 1.25 (North Ward). Additional Information: A&A Construction, Inc., 14-16 Chester Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104, is identified as the owner of record for all property listed above.

[Emergency Contract # E2014-05, awarded to multiple vendors Division of Personnel Services: Traditional Health Plan, Managed Health Plan, Open Panel Dental, Closed Panel Dental, Prescription Plan, Employee Assistance Program, COBRA and FSA Services, Retiree Life Insurance, Employee Wellness Program, Medicare Plan and Prescription Plan. Term: January 1, 2014 - March 31, 2014 Amount: see chart below CONTRACT NUMBER VENDOR CODE # & VENDOR ADDRESS COVERAGE & ITEM CODE # AMOUNT E2014-05 DHR1 1600 VEND# Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ 3 Penn Plaza East Newark, NJ 07105 Traditional Health Plan 95856000 ITEM # $18,944,810.76 E2014-05 DHR2 16600 VEND# Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ 3 Penn Plaza East Newark, NJ 07105 Managed Health Plan Direct Access & EPO 95856001 ITEM # $43,907,097.72 E2014-05 DHR3 16600 VEND# Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ 3 Penn Plaza East Newark, NJ 07105 Open Panel Dental Plan 95348015 ITEM # $2,717,962.32 E2014-05 DHR4 16600 VEND# Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ 3 Penn Plaza East Newark, NJ 07105 Closed Panel Dental Plan 95348016 ITEM# $273,438.72 E2014-05 DHR5 24759 VEND# Group Dental Health Administrators, Inc. 66 Route 17 North Paramus, NJ 07652 Closed Panel Dental Plan 95348016 ITEM# $554,610.00 E2014-05 DHR6 24552 VEND# Global Pharmaceutical Benefits, LLC 228 Lafayette St. Newark, NJ 07105 Prescription Plan 94872003 ITEM # $22,013,451.44 E2014-05 DHR7 24761 VEND# RxReins PO Box 2284 Palm Springs, CA 92263-2284 Employee Assistance Program 95238000 ITEM# $1,589,700.00 E2014-05 DHR8 22541 VEND# Magellan Health Services 14100 Magellan Plaza Dr. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Employee Assistance Program 95238000 ITEM# $119,654.40 E2014-05 DHR9 23612 VEND# O.C.A. Benefit Services, LLC 3705 Quakerbridge Rd. Suite 216 Mercerville, NJ 08610 COBRA and FSA Services 94807004 ITEM# $20,576.00 E2014-05 DHR10 24763 VEND# Prudential Life Insurance 80 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 Retiree Life Insurance 95380003 ITEM# $264,730.00 E2014-05 DHR11 24765 VEND# MedPro Wellness LLC 201 Dey Street Unit 108 Harrison, NJ 07029 Employee Wellness Program 95860000 ITEM# $219,720.00 E2014-09DHR Aetna, Inc. 100 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 Medicare Plan $5,232,951.52 E2014-09DHR Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ 3 Penn Plaza East Newark, NJ 07105 Prescription Plan $20,346,287.22

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for March 5, 2014 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Public Works for March 5, 2014 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Performance and Asset Management for March 5, 2014 with an Affirmatiave Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for March 5, 2014 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of State Representative Ed Gainey as a member of the Board of Directors of the Urban Redevelopment Authority of the City of Pittsburgh.

Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Avrio RMS Group, in the amount of $194,791 in payment for the annual maintenance agreement and other services related to the wireless CCTV System Maintenance

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Pittsburgh Veterinary Surgery, P.C., in the amount not to exceed Four Thousand Eight Hundred Fourteen Dollars ($4,814.00) in payment for veterinary surgery services rendered to Police Canine Rocco on January 29, 2014.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Inc., in the amount not to exceed Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars ($8,177.00) in payment for veterinary emergency services rendered to Police Canine Rocco on January 29 & 30, 2014.

An ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Seven Business Licensing, Article VII Service Businesses, Chapter 763 Parking Lots, Section 763.04 Safety Requirements to update lighting requirements for enclosed parking garages to be consistent with the City of Pittsburgh Lighting Code.

Resolution amending Resolution 58, approved February 5, 2013, providing for the implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “A”, in the Central Lawrenceville area (Council District #7) to expand the district to include additional streets pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.

Resolution amending Resolution No. 830 approved December 6, 2011, to include additional addresses and extend enforcement hours for Area “V” in the Shadyside community.

Resolution amending Resolution No. 509, effective July 18, 2013, entitled “providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment: and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $800,000, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “Greenfield Organization” (-$8,500.00), “Northview Heights Estate Manor Resident Council” (-$1,000.00) and “Monumental Mission” (-$1,000.00) and transfer these funds to “Hazelwood Initiative” (+$8,500.00), “HACP/Northview Heights Estate Manor Resident Council” (+$1,000.00) and “Monumental Baptist Church” (+$1,000.00).

Resolution amending Resolution No. 478, effective July 18, 2013, entitled: providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to transfer funds from the Public Works Department to the Urban Redevelopment Authority and transfer funds within City Council. From City Council: Greenfield Organization-Anti Drug Initiative” (-$8,500.00), “Northview Heights Estate Manor Resident Council (-$1,000.00) and “Monumental Mission” (-$1,000.00) and transfer these funds to “Hazelwood Initiative” (+$8,500.00), “HACP/Northview Heights Estate Manor Resident Council” (+$1,000.00) and “Monumental Baptist Church” (+$1,000.00). From Public Works: Slope Failure Remediation (-35,000.00) and transfer these funds to the URA's Neighborhood and Economic and Development (+35,000.00.)

Resolution Amending Resolution No. 510, effective July 18, 2013, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $1,357,500.00; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “National Aviary” (-$500.00), “New Hope for Neighborhood Renewal” (-$1,000.00), “Northview Heights Estate Manor Resident Council” (-$1,000.00) and “Pressley High Rise Tenant Council” (-$1,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Allegheny Cleanways” (+$1,500.00), “HACP/Northview Heights Estate Manor Resident Council” (+$1,000.00) and “HACP/Pressley High Rise Tenant Council” (+$1,000.00).

Resolution Amending Resolution No. 476, effective July 18, 2013, entitled: providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2011 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “National Aviary” (-$500.00), “New Hope for Neighborhood Renewal” (-$1,000.00), “Northview Heights Estate Manor Resident Council” (-$1,000.00) and “Pressley High Rise Tenant Council” (-$1,000.00) and transfer these funds to “Allegheny Cleanways” (+$1,500.00),“HACP/Northview Heights Estate Manor Resident Council” (+$1,000.00) and “HACP/Pressley High Rise Tenant Council” (+$1,000.00).

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate Robert Qualters on the occasion of his 80th birthday and recognizes, commends and congratulates him for a lifetime of extraordinary art , contributing to the rich cultural life of Pittsburgh and for creating a permanent legacy for the region and its people. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, , that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, March 13, 2014, to be “ ROBERT L. QUALTERS, JR. DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.

Resolution Amending Resolution No. 512, effective July 18, 2013, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $918,650.00; so as to transfer funds in City Council from: “New Hope for Neighborhood Renewal” (-$1,000.00), “Beltzhoover Citizens CDC” (-$1,250.00), “Greenfield Organization” (-$7,889.80), “District 5 Tree Planting” (-$2,000.00), “Oakland Community Council” (-$500.00) and “Friendship Preservation Group” (-$5,000.00), “Northview Heights Estate Manor Resident Council” (-$1,000.00) and “Pressley High Rise Tenant Council” (-$1,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Allegheny Cleanways” (+$6,000.00), “Brashear Association” (+$1,250.00), “Hazelwood Initiative” (+$3,389.80), “Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force” (+$1,500.00), “Pittsburgh Project” (+$500.00), “Bloomfield Garfield Corporation” (+$5,000.00), “HACP/Northview Heights Estate Manor Resident Council” (+$1,000.00) and “HACP/Pressley High Rise Tenant Council” (+$1,000.00)

Resolution Amending Resolution No. 477, effective July 18 2013, entitled: providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to transfer funds in City Council from: “New Hope for Neighborhood Renewal” (-$1,000.00), “Beltzhoover Citizens CDC” (-$1,250.00), “Greenfield Organization” (-$7,889.80), “District 5 Tree Planting” (-$2,000.00), “Oakland Community Council” (-$500.00), “Friendship Preservation Group” (-$5,000.00), “Northview Heights Estate Manor Resident Council” (-$1,000.00) and “Pressley High Rise Tenant Council” (-$1,000.00) and transfer these funds to “Allegheny Cleanways” (+$6,000.00), “Brashear Association” (+$1,250.00), “Hazelwood Initiative” (+$3,389.80), “Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force” (+$1,500.00), “Pittsburgh Project” (+$500.00) and “Bloomfield Garfield Corporation” (+$5,000.00), “HACP/Northview Heights Estate Manor Resident Council” (+$1,000.00) and “HACP/Pressley High Rise Tenant Council” (+$1,000.00).