Legislation

WHEREAS, Margaret “Peg” Moore Stouffer, a 1939 graduate of South Hills High School and former resident of Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood celebrates her 100th birthday on July 22, 2022; and,

WHEREAS, James ‘Jay’ Poliziani Jr., a fierce and dedicated ally and advocate for society’s most vulnerable, and a longtime director of the Northside Common Ministries, passed away on July 2, 2022; and,

WHEREAS, Joyce M Saunders was born July 20, 1922; and,

WHEREAS, Corey O’Connor has served the neighborhoods of Squirrel Hill South, Regent Square, Swisshelm Park, Greenfield, Hazelwood, Glen Hazel, Hays, Lincoln Place, and New Homestead since 2012, when he was elected to represent Pittsburgh City Council District 5; and,

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Central Planning Board as a Class IV Member Name of Appointee: Anthony Timmons Appointment Term: Four (4) year term commencing upon confirmation and ending March 12, 2026 Sponsor: Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Central Planning Board as a Class IV Member Name of Appointee: Wayne Richardson Appointment Term: Four (4) year term commencing upon confirmation and ending January 14, 2026 Sponsor: Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Board of Adjustment Appointment Purpose: Appointment as a Regular Member Name of Appointee: David Comesaňas Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending July 26, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member, Dupré L. Kelly Additional Information: Mr. David Comesaňas will be replacing Wesley N. Jenkins, IV.

Communication from Michael Lamb, City Controller, submitting a Fiscal Audit Three Taxing Bodies Services Trust Fund and Escrow Account, dated July 13, 2022.

WHEREAS, for over 38 years Family House has been a place of care, comfort, and convenience for those who need a place to stay while receiving medical treatment, providing a true "family" atmosphere; and,

WHEREAS, Richard Rattner is a lifelong resident of the City of Pittsburgh ;and,

Communication from Brenda F. Pree, City Clerk, submitting the Writ of Election of the Vacancy of Council District 5, to the Allegheny County Board of Elections.

Communication from John H. Patterson, Executive Director of Pittsburgh Community Television Corporation, submitting PCTV’s 2021 Annual Report.

WHEREAS, volunteering one’s time and resources has been, and continues to be, an elemental part of the essence of our city and is essential to its spirit and vitality. Joe Orbovich is someone who exemplifies this quality; and,

Communication from Lee C. Schmidt, Director of the Department of Public Safety, submitting a request for approval of the preliminary list for grantees of STOP the Violence Trust Fund Community Investment Grants, dated June 14, 2022.

Dept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Donation Gift: Entertainment, equipment, staff and food, for the benefit of the City of Newark. Purpose: To accept a donation for entertainment and services for the 2022 Newark Summer Fun in the City, held on July 14, 2022. Entity Name: The New Fun Services, LLC Entity Address: 9 Kurlick Road, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Gift Value: $4,400.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Additional Information: The donation was utilized at the “Pop-up Play Street” located at Riverside Villa, 13 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104. No municipal funds required.

Dept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift Gift: To provide (70) new basketballs donated to the community recreation centers Purpose: To make basketball activity more accessible to Newark residents. Entity Name: Harris Blitzer (HB) Sports and Entertainment (Prudential Center of Newark) Entity Address: 3 Banner Way, Camden, New Jersey, 08103 Gift Value: Approximately $3,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable Additional Information: HB Sports and Entertainment/Prudential Center of Newark would like to donate (70) new basketballs to the City of Newark to make basketball activity more accessible to Newark residents and to contribute to improving the quality of life in the communities where we live, work, and play through the power of sports.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 2:2, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND AGENCIES, PART 2, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND AGENCIES, ARTICLE 5, OFFICES, BOARDS COMMISSIONS, AND AUTHORITIES, BY ESTABLISHING SECTION 2:2-104, WEST WARD COMMUNITY AREA BOARD, TO SERVE IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY TO THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AND THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL BY ENGAGING WEST WARD COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE OVERALL WELL BEING OF THE WEST WARD, INCLUDING AREAS OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING.

Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide Hotel Tax Audit. Entity Name: PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP Entity Address: 300 Tice Boulevard, Suite 315, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07677 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $252,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/011-050-0501-71280-B2022 Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of a written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 13, 2022 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Public Works for July 13, 2022 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for July 13, 2022 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for July 13, 2022 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for July 13, 2022 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Human Resources for July 13, 2022 with an Affirmative Recommendation.