Thank you to everyone who attended our meeting on Zoom! Please see below for the recording link and for additional resources.
For State-Related Issues, contact Rep Ravenstahl: 412-321-5523 – leave a voicemail and we will call you back Or email RepRavenstahl@pahouse.net
For Information on Farmers Market Vouchers: https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/Programs-Services/Basic-Needs/SFMNP-Program-Summary-flier.aspx
https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/Programs-Services/Basic-Needs/Senior-Farmers-Market-Nutrition-Program.aspx
From Councilman Bobby Wilson’s Office: Fill out DOMI’s Survey for Small Business Reopening here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKhwBgfp6gKvrXtW_8Nzce97-fP52iVY44ZuijyQ3Hv1JMYA/viewform
Check out Pittsburgh’s 2020 Paving List here: https://pittsburghpa.gov/domi/street-resurfacing
Update on Cowley Playground Landslide: https://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/8581_Cowley_Playground_Landslide.pdf
Additional City Updates:
City of Pittsburgh COVID-19 Updates Visit: https://pittsburghpa.gov/mayor/covid-updates
• The Office of Mayor William Peduto has revamped the City of Pittsburgh’s COVID-19 website with up-to-date information, translations into six languages, and other features.
• Interactive map where you see confirmed cases of COVID-19 by ZIP CODE
• Sign up for OCA’s newsletter to stay up to date during COVID-19 at newsletter.pittsburghpa.gov or continue to visit pittsburghpa.gov/mayor/covid-updates
All Businesses Operating in Pittsburgh Required to Post Paid Sick Leave Notice for Employees • All businesses that operate within the City of Pittsburgh are required to post a paid sick leave notice for all employees in their business.Visit: https://pittsburghpa.gov/office-of-equity/paid-sick-leave-notice
City of Pittsburgh Gathering Community Input for 2021 Capital Budget Virtually
• All city residents are encouraged to take the 2021 Capital Budget Survey to submit feedback about their neighborhoods and communities by June 19, 2020.
Visit: https://pittsburghpa.gov/omb/cipSurvey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVZuWDOrLKSYCSZg8bZprEEbtlJ5CMGyDSFpoY7f6xJZdyfg/viewform
Free Resource Distribution Sites Map Visit: https://alcogis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=abaca148492b47a7ad0d5a71f5d2c5e8&fbclid=IwAR2fm3OnJy-PyhvN7BadV2i684Ir99YMlFbdcHqDcQI2tpklOT76Lwk5JeA
Mayor Peduto Announces COVID-19 Funding for Residents and Small Businesses
• In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Mayor Peduto has allocated more $12 million in federal funds through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
• Funds allocated under the CARES Act may be used for a range of eligible activities that prevent and respond to the spread of infectious diseases such as the COVID-19.
• For a full list of agencies and organizations receiving funding: https://pittsburghpa.gov/press-releases/press-releases/3912
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
• Over 17,000 books distributed so far in the City of Pittsburgh
• Any child living within the City of Pittsburgh will receive one new book a month until they turn 5
Visit: Pittsburghpa.gov/mayor/imaginationlibrary
City of Pittsburgh Announces Gardening Guidelines for Community Gardens and Adopt-A-Lot Sites During COVID-19
• Community gardens and Adopt-A-Lot sites are open, but the first priority is to keep each other safe at all times.
• Full list of guidelines and contact information: https://pittsburghpa.gov/press-releases/press-releases/3911
DOMI has launched their small business street shutdown program. • This allows for business to extend into the public right of way to be able to serve more customers while staying socially distant.
• Guidelines, applications, and more COVID-19 DOMI responses
Visit: https://pittsburghpa.gov/domi/covid-19
Playgrounds and Other Amenities to Reopen in City Parks
• Organized sports will be allowed to resume — provided that organizers follow safety guidelines — and permits will again be accepted for rental of ballfields and open-air park shelters.
• Block party permits and special event permits for outdoor groups will be allowed for groups of up to 250 attendees, though they must include a COVID-19 safety plan
• The Mellon Tennis Bubble will reopen at 50% capacity.
• Usage of most amenities in City parks has been suspended since mid-March. Re-openings of park amenities will be done on a rolling basis though most should be completed by Monday, June 15.
• Crews from the Department of Public Works are rehabilitating ballfields and other sites this week, and will be posting signage on their safe use.
• Restrooms, water fountains, swimming pools, recreation centers and senior centers remain closed.
June 10, 2020 Online Meeting Video Linked Here