Legislation

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Alichia Parker for her dedication and commitment to education and embrace her heart-felt motto, “What children can do with assistance today, they will be able to do by themselves tomorrow”; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, October 22, 2013, to be “Alichia R Parker Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

WHEREAS, the United States district courts are the trial courts of the federal court system. Within limits set by Congress and the Constitution, the district courts have jurisdiction to hear nearly all categories of federal cases, including both civil and criminal matters; and WHEREAS, the work of the federal courts touches upon many of the most significant issues affecting the American people, and federal judges exercise wide authority and discretion in the cases over which they preside; and WHEREAS, the Supreme Court justices, court of appeals judges, and district court judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate, as stated in the Constitution; and WHEREAS, the names of potential nominees are often recommended by Senators or sometimes by members of the House who are of the President's political party; and WHEREAS, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania there are currently ten active seats with three vacancies for judicial appointments; and WHEREAS, due to the passing of Judge Gary Lancaster in April 2013, the first black chief U.S. District judge in western Pennsylvania, there exists no African American presence on this court; and WHEREAS, Judicial diversity is a goal that should be embraced by all; and WHEREAS, there is concern among many people who care about ensuring that the federal judiciary reflects the diversity of our nation and that our courts inspire confidence among our communities; and WHEREAS, Diversity within the federal judiciary should be a paramount concern for all those affected by its decisions.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh stands strongly against any amendment to House Bill 1747 that would remove the Liquor Control Enforcement's ability to cite alcohol establishments for amplified music violations and calls for this amendment's timely rejection during this legislative session; and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh urges the House Liquor Control Committee to recognize the vital role Liquor Control Enforcement has in safekeeping the health and safety of communities in which liquor licensees operate, and that any removal of the LCE's powers of enforcement in any capacity serves as a public safety hazard to the welfare of any of Pennsylvania's municipal communities.

Mayor’s appointment of Andrea Hall Adebowale as Acting Director of the Department of Water & Sewer Utilities Department, effective September 16, 2013.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract for Operation and Management Services of Government Access Television Studio Purpose: Operation and Management Services for the Municipal Television Studio Entity Name: Soraida Peres Entity Address: 44 Berkeley Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104 Contract Amount: $160,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Administration Contract Period: One year from the date of authorization by the Municipal Council Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a (X) Competitive Contracting with permission of the Division of Local Government Services and Municipal Council N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(k) and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.3(a) Additional Information: Deferred 7R1-c 121813

Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Joseph G. Minish Passaic River Waterfront Park and Historic Area a/k/a Minish Park a/k/a Newark Riverfront Park Entity Name: City of Newark Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $1,500,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program and Office of the Natural Resource Restoration Total Project Cost: $3,215,000.00 City Contribution: $1,500,000.00 from reprogrammed grant funds in the amount of $2,651,809.00 from United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (accepted and authorized pursuant to Resolution 7R3-D(S) 042313) Other Funding Source/Amount: Contract Period: Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: City of Newark wishes to accept the NJDEP, GA Program matching grant awarded in the amount of $1,500,000.00 and the Office of Natural Resource Restoration grant in the amount of $300,000.00. Resolution 7R3-D(S) 042313;City of Newark will provide matching share of the project, in the amount of $1,500,000.00 from reprogrammed grant funds in the amount of $2,651,809.00 Community Development Block Grant Program. Resolution 7R1-f 080509; Acceptance of grant funds from DEP $1,715,000.00.

Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide physical rehabilitation to 212 Rome Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Entity Name: RBH Group Partners I, L.P. Entity Address: 89 Market Street, 8th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $500,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)/Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Contract Period: January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2016 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 List of Property: (If applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 212 Rome Street (AKA 212 Berlin Street)/Block 2052/Lot 30/Block 2487/Lot 28/ East Ward Additional Information: Funds appropriated and awarded by Resolution 7R1-B 111813 Funds applied for and accepted by Resolution 7R1-J091813 Failed 7R3-b 020614

Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance Name of Project(s): Motor Vehicle Rental Car Tax Monetization Amount to be Financed: Amount Not to Exceed $36,000,000.00 Funding Source: Motor Vehicle Rental Tax Local Finance Board meeting date(s Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: External Transfer of Funds Purpose: To provide sufficient funding until year end. (City-wide) Amount Transferred: $6,230,600.00 Transferred From: Various departments Transferred To: Various departments Additional Information: Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Commemorating/Declaring Purpose: Declaring Monday, October 28, 2013 “Stephen Adubato Day” Date(s): October 28, 2013 Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: No Action Taken 7R9-h (as) 102313

2013 Table of Equalized Valuations for Tax Year 2013 as submitted from State of New Jersey, Division of Taxation.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2007-21306 Claimant: Francoise Odom Claimant's Attorney: Donald Werner, Esquire Attorney's Address: 744 Broad Street, Suite 522, Newark, New Jersey, 07102 Settlement Amount: $36,838.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Commission Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel , December 3, 2013

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: C.P. 2011-13986 Claimant: Ronald Kinder Claimant's Attorney: Feeley & LaRocca Attorney's Address: 76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 211, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Settlement Amount: $107,370.31 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Commission Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, November 18, 2013

Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Resolution Endorsing RAB Bond application for Two Center Street Urban Renewal, L.L.C. project at 34-40 Park Place, Newark, New Jersey 07102. Purpose: Two Center Street Urban Renewal, L.L.C. application to the Local Finance Board and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority Additional Information: 34-40 Park Place/ Block 125/ Lot 26/ Central Ward

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Jazzing with the Seniors Event Entity Name: Newark Housing Authority Entity Address: 500 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Gigi Foushee Towers (Community Room), 99 Lincoln Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Event Date(s): Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Event Time: 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Darrin S. Sharif

Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Rehabilitation of Frank R. Lautenberg Post Office and Courthouse Entity Name: KMS Development Partners, LP Entity Address: 1600 Arch Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-2028 Sale Amount: $N/A Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated ( x ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $N/A Appraised Amount: $N/A Contract Period: December 31, 2015, unless extended by both parties Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( x ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 2 Federal Square, Newark, New Jersey (AKA 13-57 Walnut Street) /Block 875/ Lot 54/East Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-E 060712 authorized a collaboration agreement between the City and KMS for the rehabilitation of the Court House and Post Office through a subsequent purchase-lease arrangement. Invitation: Director of Economic & Housing Development, March 4, 2014 Deferred 7R3-c 030514

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Jazzing with the Seniors Event Entity Name: Newark Housing Authority Entity Address: 500 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Wynona Lipman Gardens (Community Room), 200 Cathedral Court, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Event Time: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Darrin S. Sharif

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Emergency Management Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To enhance the City of Newark and the Urban Area Security Initiative region’s ability to build, maintain and sustain national preparedness capabilities related to training, maintenance, emergency notification system, CBRNE vehicle, MMRS, fuel tanker, rack truck, POD containers, and high water vehicles Entity Name: Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $1,575,460.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Total Project Cost: $1,575,460.00 City Contribution: No municipal funds are required Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Contract Period: September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2015 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Jazzing with the Seniors Event Entity Name: Newark Housing Authority Entity Address: 500 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: James C. White Manor (Community Room) Event Date(s): Monday, November 4, 2013 Event Time: 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Darrin S. Sharif

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2009-33143 Claimant: James M. Stewart, Jr. Claimant's Attorney: Markman & Cannan, L.L.C. Attorney's Address: 391 Franklin Street, Post Office Box 1489, Bloomfield, New Jersey, 07003 Settlement Amount: $27,866.00 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Commission Additional Comments: Invitation: Corporation Counsel, December 3, 2013

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management & Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: Various Streets- 2013 Newark (10 Locations) MA-13Program (All-wards) Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Appropriation Amount: $1,326,370.00 Budget Year: 2013 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R4-b 090513 Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required

A motion requesting that The Rock Community Center of Newark (TRCCON) revisit and reconsider its decision to terminate the relationship with Milagros Angels.

Joint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Minutes of June 20, 2013 meeting, notice of cancellation of meetings for July 18, 2013 & August 15, 2012 and Reports for July and August 2013. No Action Taken 5-b 102313

A motion requesting that the Newark Schools Superintendent ensure that all school playgrounds are returned to recreational use for Newark’s school children.