Legislation

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Susan Lucas for her years of continued service to the City of Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, September 22, 2025 to be “Susan Lucas Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Matt Smith for his service to the City of Pittsburgh and his community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, September 27, 2025 to be “Matt Smith Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a 3 ½ story residential building, all units designated to households earning 60%-80% AMI. Entity Name: Pichardo Development LLC Entity Address: 587 North 8th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $73,625.30 Cost Basis: (X) $17.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $66,900.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) 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) 62-64 Lincoln Avenue/Block 620/Lot 66/North Ward 66 Lincoln Avenue/Block 620/Lot 68/North Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 4,330.9X $17.00 = $73,625.30. 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-a 031826

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: On 80-84 19th Avenue, new construction of two (2) two-family homes; 36 Livingston Street will construct a new two-family home; and a single-family home to sell at market rate on 38 Livingston Street. Entity Name: Level 6ix Group LLC Entity Address: 226 Isias Court Building 76, Perth Amboy New Jersey 08861 Sale Amount: $217,402.50 Cost Basis: (X) $21.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $175,100.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) 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) 36 Livingston Street / Block 2520/ Lot 46/ Central Ward 38 Livingston Street / Block2520/ Lot 45/ Central Ward 80-84 19th Avenue / Block 356/ Lot 27/ South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 10,352.50 X $21.00 = $217,402.50. 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-c 012126 Deferred 7R2-a 020426

Dept/Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding with Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Purpose: To provide bi-weekly Art Therapy sessions for families of individuals who are currently or formerly incarcerated Entity Name: Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Entity Address: 68 Elm St., Summit, NJ 07901 Project Location: Temple of Hip Hop (formerly known as the Training Recreation Education Center), 55 Ludlow St., Newark, NJ 07114 Contract Period: October 2025 through June 2026 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: Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation located at 68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ 07901 would like to give the City of Newark, Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs & Senior Services the benefits of its services by providing bi-weekly art therapy sessions to families of people who are currently or were formerly incarcerated. The sessions will occur at The Temple of Hip Hop (formerly known as the Training Recreation Education Center), 55 Ludlow Street, Newark, NJ 07114, and will commence in October 2025 and end in June 2026. The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will provide at no cost to the City all art material needed, a license art therapist to facilitate the program, transportation for those who need it and light snacks and refreshments for each session. The value of the service is approximately $7,200.00.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV Health and Support Services for Ending the HIV Epidemic in the City of Newark and the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area (NEMA). Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $1,393,382.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: March 01, 2025 through February 28, 2026 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: Apply and Accept Resolution #7R5-a adopted on February 19, 2025, which approved a Grant Amount of $1,076,917.00 from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). On HRSA An additional funding of $1,393,382.00 has since been awarded for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part ETE, bringing the total Grant Amount to $2,470,299.00. Funds accepted by Resolution #7R5-a adopted and amended on February 19, 2025 Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Telephone Answering Service Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Advance Communications Inc., 10 Melrose Dr., Farmington, CT 06032 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $132,000.00 Funding Source: 2023-2024 Budget/ Department of Health and Community Wellness/ Division of Medical Services; Division of Environmental Health NW-026-46545-B2024/ NW-051-624-2H246-72090-B2024/ NW-051-623-H23PO-71280-B2023/ NW-026-46545-B2025 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon a fully executed contract 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: This contract will provide Telephone Answering Services to The Department of Health and Community Wellness/ Division of Medical Care Services. Advertisement Date: October 9, 2024 Number of Bids Downloaded: Thirty-Six (36) Number of Bids Received: Two (2)

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV/AIDS Related Health and Support Services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $3,907,876.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026 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: Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-c adopted on January 8, 2025, which approved a Grant Amount of $8,369,505.00 from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). On August 22, 2025, HRSA increased the Award Amount by an additional funding amount of $3,907,876. for the HIV Emergency Program, bringing the total Grant Award to $12,277,381.00. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Designating a Bus Stop Location: Designated along West Market Street, eastbound on the southerly side thereof between Central Avenue and Littleton Avenue midblock location. Beginning 90 feet east of the westerly curb line of Central Avenue and extending 135 feet easterly therefrom. Deleted along Central Avenue, eastbound on the southerly side thereof at West Market Street at the near side location. Beginning at the westerly curb line of Central Avenue and extending 100 feet westerly therefrom. (Central Ward) Additional Information: Relocating a Bus Stop from Central Avenue to West Market Street (Central Ward)

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh proudly honors the achievements of the 12u Elliott Hawks and 15u Elliott Falcons, and expresses heartfelt appreciation to all coaches and volunteers who tirelessly support and uplift our youth through sports and mentorship; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, September 16, 2025 to be “EWEAA 12u and 15u Softball Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh proudly acknowledges the exceptional dedication and achievement of the Senior Women’s softball team, 50 Cent, and extends heartfelt congratulations on their remarkable victory in securing the National Championship title; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, September 16, 2025 to be “Pittsburgh 50 Cent Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Stand For All Pittsburgh for its leadership in building a broad and inclusive coalition committed to countering hate and bias in all forms; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the week of October 19-25, 2025, as “United Against Hate Week” in the City of Pittsburgh.

The department of Public Safety Police Division will be promoting thirty-two Police Recruits to Police Officers Swearing in will take place on August 20, 2025 Police Officers: · Agosto, Jimmy · Alvarez, Daniel · Avila-Pena, Julie · Brown, Naree · Carrasco, Robert · Chimborazo, Dani · Closs, Antonea · Cordon, Selbin · Felix-Figueroa, Aneudi · Ferreira, Tiago · Gallucci, Anthony · Green, Nyshon · Harris, Malik · Holloway, Jaquez · Irving, Jene · Lalljee, Aaron · Lasso, Juan · Lawrence, Mustafa · Llizo, Justin · Lynn, Curtis · Maldonado, John · McDonald, Jasaad · Montero-Ramirez, Juan · Paulino, Wilking · Plummer, Rahjohn · Rivas, Brandon · Rivera, Juan · Rodriguez, Joseph · Saldana-Valerio, Uriel · Satian, Ramos, Frank · Sneed, Saniyyah · Vazquez, Mikael

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Juan Pablo Duarte Date(s): September 26, 2025 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of First Street and Fourth Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Juan Pablo Duarte Square Sponsor: Luis A. Quintana, Council Member-at-Large Additional Information: Ceremonial Street Designation to be held at 3:00 P.M., Friday, September 26, 2025

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Rental of Portable Public Address Systems Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Random Access Entertainment, 753 Summer Avenue, Suite 2C, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: $372,000.00 Funding Source: Department of the City Clerk and Municipal Council/NW011-020-0201-72130-B2025; Department of Administration Division of Communications NW011-030-0310-71280-B2025 & B2026; (for the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services) Division of Recreation NW-011-160-1606-71610-B2025; Division of Cultural Affairs NW-011-160-1608-71280-B2025; Division of Senior Services NW-011-160-1609-71280-B2025 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months 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: Other agencies in need of these services are allowed to use this contract, provided that there are funds available under their municipal accounts. Advertisement Date: August 27, 2025 Bids Solicited: Twenty-One (21) Bids Received: One (1)

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article V, Use Regulations, Chapter 911: Primary Uses, to add Retail: Tobacco, Inhalant, and Cannabinoids, to add specific requirements and conditional use application requirements. (Sent to the Planning Commission for a report & recommendation on 10/15/25) (Report & recommendation received on 04/9/26) (Public Hearing scheduled for 05/26/26)

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Fred Metting; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, September 27, 2025 to be “Fred Metting Day’ in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Melissa Kilmer for her commitment and dedication to her community; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, September 20, 2025 to be “Melissa Kilmer Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Patricia Zinger; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, September 20, 2025 to be “Patricia Zinger Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: Better Together Community Block Party Date(s): Sunday, September 21, 2025 from the hours of 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council Member Patrick O. Council Additional Information: The Better Together Community Block Party will be held on South 17th between 18th Avenue and 19th Avenue, (South Ward), from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($100.00) for street closure will be waived.

Appointment made by Mayor Ras J. Baraka, to the Newark Environmental Commission effective immediately: Ms. Nathaly Agosto Filion is being appointed filling the unexpired term of Mr. Jalen Cabrera, whose term would have expired on June 30, 2028.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for September 10, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for September 10, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure for September 10, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation.