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Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title I--Administrative, Chapter 135, Department of City Planning, by adding Section 135.03--Existence, Membership, Terms and Qualifications of Planning Commission and Chapter 161--Contracts, by adding Section 161.38--Economic Development Accountability, to require that City Boards, Authorities and Commissions consider the social, environmental and economic impacts of major development projects prior to awarding City subsidies; to increase opportunities for community engagement in decisions regarding publicly funded and large-scale development projects in the City; and to create greater transparency and accountability for such development projects.
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBUGH HEREBY ENACS AS FOLLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administration, Chapter 135, Department of City Planning, is hereby supplemented by adding Section 135.03--Existence, Membership, Terms and Qualifications of Planning Commission, as follows:
135.03 - Existence, Membership, Terms and Qualifications
The City Planning Commission, as presently constituted, shall continue to exercise its powers and functions under this Code, composed of its present nine (9) members, serving six-year terms of office, as now staggered so that the terms of only three (3) members expire every other year. The Mayor shall appoint all successor members of the Commission, with the approval of City Council, on the expiration of their respective terms to serve six (6) years. Vacancies occurring otherwise than through the expiration of term shall be filled as original appointments are made and for the unexpired term. All members of the Commission shall serve, as such, without compensation.
(1) At least one (1) Member of the Planning Commission shall be a certified traffic engineer or traffic planner
(2) At least one (1) Member of the Planning Commission shall be a LEED certified architect
(3...
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