Legislation

Resolution amending Resolution No. 680, approved October 20, 2023, granting unto OFFICE PARTNERS XXIII BLOCK G1 LLC, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, at no cost to the City, a bio-retention tree pit and a planting area at 626 Washington Place, in the 3rd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Resolution appointing Alan Hord as a Member of the Board of License, Inspection, and Review with a term to expire January 1, 2027.

Resolution transferring the amount of seventeen dollars and thirty-seven cents ($17.37) within the 2024 Operating Budget from Council as a Body Supplies, Postage to the Department of Finance Supplies, Postage to account for the cost of postage meter usage and stamps for the months of January through April.

Resolution transferring the amount of eighteen-thousand two-hundred eighty-five dollars and twelve cents ($18,285.12) within the 2024 Operating Budget from City Council Districts Supplies, Postage to the Department of Finance Supplies, Postage to account for the cost of postage meter usage and stamps for the months of January through April.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby celebrate the 32 years of outstanding service of Louise Brown to the Shadyside Hospital Foundation; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, May 23, 2024, to be “Louise Brown Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does commend Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh on their continued dedication to providing effective animal services and their impactful contributions to the city; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares Sunday, May 19th, 2024, to be “Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh Day” here in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Patricia Hare Johnson for her volunteerism and her selfless commitment to the needs of others and celebrate her milestone of 80 years; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to be “Patricia Hare Johnson Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby designate the week May 19-25, 2024, as “National Public Works Week”; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby urge all citizens to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in activities, events, and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and advancing quality of life for all.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 6, STOPPING OR STANDING PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO INCLUDE FINES FOR THE VIOLATIONS. Failed 6PSF-c 071024

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose: Amending Resolution #7R12-b adopted on April 5, 2023 Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Entity Address: 401 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $286,400.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Contract Period: To commence upon execution of the Grant Agreement by the State and continuing for thirty-six (36) months thereafter 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: Urging support on the findings of the New Jersey State Disparity Study Purpose: To urge the Governor, State Senate and State Assembly to adopt race and gender-conscious programs and statutes to promote equitable and inclusive state procurement practices to remedy the overwhelming disparities in such practices. Sponsor: Council Member, C. Lawrence Crump Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose: To enter into Agreement Modification #1 with New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for City of Newark Safe Routes to School - Design Assistance Program. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation, Local Aid and Economic Development Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $396,900.68 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Grant Period: November 15, 2023 through January 29, 2027 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: Not Applicable (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to enter into Agreement Modification #1 to Federal Aid Cost Reimbursement Agreement #2021-DT-DLA-552 with the New Jersey Department of Transportation, to extend the contract term through January 29, 2027.

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide funding from the State of New Jersey by and for the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Watershed Protection and Restoration, Bureau of NJDES Stormwater Permitting and Water Quality Management for the implementation of stormwater utility - Grant Identifier: SWM-2022-Newark-00087. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Division of Watershed Protection and Restoration Bureau of NJPDES Stormwater Permitting and Water Quality Management Entity Address: 428 East State Street, Mail Code 501-02A, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420 Grant Amount: $150,000.00 Total Project Cost: $293,000.00 City Contribution: $143,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: To commence upon adoption by the Municipal Council and continuing for sixteen (16) months thereafter, or as otherwise authorized by NJDEP 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: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: The Newark Knights Motorcycle Club Date(s): Saturday, June 15, 2024 Event Time(s): 1:00 P.M. Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Springfield Avenue and South 17th Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Newark Knights Way” Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Ceremonial Street Designation for The Newark Knights Motorcycle Club to be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. Deferred 7R8-b 060524 Tabled 7R8-a 071024

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council, as a Community Representative Name of Appointee: Tiffany T. Weems Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending on May 21, 2027 Additional Information:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES AND SECTION 5-2, PARKING PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES, TO INCLUDE FINES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF AND SECTION 5-3.1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ANY TIME FOR TRUCKS, TRUCK CABS, TRUCK TRAILERS, AND BUSES EXCEEDING FOUR TONS REGISTERED GROSS WEIGHT AND SECTION 5-3.2, PARKING PROHIBITED BETWEEN 11:00 P.M. AND 5:00 A.M. FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO INCREASE THE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS.

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a professional service contract with CTL Engineering, Inc. for the Roadway - Materials Testing and Inspection 2024 contract; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from the Private Construction Inspection Fund and the Construction Inspection Fund to pay for the contract. ($500,000.00)

To authorize the Director of Public Service to renew the facilities mechanical repair contract with DeBra Kuempel Inc. and to modify the contract to add funds to pay for the renewal; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $363,000.00 from the General Fund, the Mobility Enterprise Fund, the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund, the Private Construction Inspection Fund, and the Public Construction Inspection Fund for this renewal. ($363,000.00)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3333.18, Building lines, and Section 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2005 DEMOREST RD. (43123), to allow reduced development standards for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-001).

Reappointment of Gamal Brown, 1116 East 19th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211, to serve on the Columbus Art Commission with a new term expiration date of July 31, 2029 (résumé attached)

To Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the Columbus (OH) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

Reappointment of Robert Vogt, 1310 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Board of Commission Appeals with a new term expiration date of June 30, 2027 (résumé attached).

To celebrate the month of May as "American Wetlands Month" and recognize the work of the Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District

Reappointment of Stephen S. Wittmann, 330 West Spring Street, Suite 500, Columbus, Ohio 43215, to serve on the Downtown Commission with a new term expiration date of June 1, 2028 (résumé attached).