Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.
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| 1 | 2019-2321 | NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare November 24, 2019 to be “Northside Church of God Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER LAVELLE AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. Enactment No: 751 | Adopted | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 2 | 2019-2322 | NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the critical role that the Greenfield Baseball Association has played in the community, commends those GBA volunteers who have given unselfishly of their time and congratulates the honorees at the Annual Awards Dinner for their contributions to the Greenfield community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, November 16, 2019, to be “GREENFIELD DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER O'CONNOR AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. Enactment No: 752 | Adopted | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 3 | 2019-2323 | NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby remember and honor those whose lives were lost to hate crimes, anti-transgender fear, discrimination and violence and reaffirms our commitment to fight transphobia and promote understanding and acceptance of transgender individuals. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare November 20th, 2019 as “Transgender Day of Remembrance” in the City of Pittsburgh SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER KRAUS AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. Enactment No: 753 | Adopted | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 4 | 2019-2303 | Resolution amending Resolution No. 206 of 2019 authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Campbell Durrant Beatty Palombo & Miller, P.C., 535 Smithfield St., Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 for professional legal services and expert advice regarding labor matters by increasing the total cost from Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($220,000.00) to Three Hundred Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($305,000.00). (Executive Session Requested) Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 5 | 2019-2304 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to enter into an agreement with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC to serve as Bond Counsel for the purpose of rendering any and all necessary opinions with respect to the Bonds and preparing such additional documents as may be necessary. Total costs shall not exceed Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($85,000.00) over a three year period (2020, 2021, 2022) and shall be paid using proceeds from the debt issuance. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 6 | 2019-2305 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Finance to enter into a grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, office of Commonwealth Libraries to receive Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund grant monies in the amount of $750,000 that will be used by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to renovate the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law | Waived under Rule 8 | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 7 | 2019-2306 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Finance to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh regarding the Library’s use of the $750,000 in Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation grant monies for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to renovate the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law | Waived under Rule 8 | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 8 | 2019-2319 | Resolution calling for transparency and oversight in regards to previously approved cooperation agreements, contracts, leases, and special agreements with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy (PPC) in light of a voter approved referendum measure to amend the Home Rule Charter. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER COGHILL, COUNCIL MEMBER GROSS, COUNCIL MEMBER KAIL-SMITH AND COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 9 | 2019-2320 | Resolution authorizing and directing the Pittsburgh City Controller to perform an audit of all contracts, agreements, and leases between the City of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy (PPC), as well as the administering agencies, departments, authorities, and entities within the Controller’s jurisdiction to do so, pursuant to the powers outlined in the Home Rule Charter. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER COGHILL, COUNCIL MEMBER GROSS, COUNCIL MEMBER KAIL-SMITH AND COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 10 | 2019-2307 | Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as the Joseph J. Weiss Jr., Federal Courthouse, located at 700 Grant Street (2-B-39), in Downtown, in the 2nd Ward, City of Pittsburgh. (Needs to be held for a Public Hearing) Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 11 | 2019-2308 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh to accept a grant from the Pennsylvania Museum and Historical Commission in the amount of twenty-two thousand ($22,000) dollars. This grant will be used in conjunction with department funds to execute a contract with Michael Baker International for an architectural inventory of historic structures in the Oakland and Upper Hill neighborhoods of the city not to exceed one-hundred two-thousand ($102,000) dollars. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 12 | 2019-2283 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Commission to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with UPMC WorkPartners-LifeSolutions for services relating to the administration of the City of Pittsburgh’s Employee Assistance Program and for a sum not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) over three years and for the payment of the costs thereof. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 13 | 2019-2284 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Commission to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with ConnectYourCare for services relating to the administration of the City of Pittsburgh’s Flexible Spending Account program and for a sum not to exceed Twenty Three Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($23,100.00) over three years and for the payment of the costs thereof. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 14 | 2019-2286 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with Partner4Work for the shared operation and administration of the Workforce Development Fund for a period of two (2) years from the opening of the fund, in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) and for the payment of the costs thereof. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 15 | 2019-2309 | Resolution amending Resolution 692 of 2015, entitled “Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc. (I/O Solutions) for professional consulting services in connection with Police Lieutenant and Police Sergeant position job analyses; the development, administration, and scoring of new written examinations; and development, assessor selection, administration, and scoring of new oral board examinations; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof,” by increasing the authorized amount by Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) and by extending the term one year. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 16 | 2019-2310 | Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 308 Miltenberger Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 17 | 2019-2311 | Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the 2908 Smallman Street Land Development project, located at 2908-2916 Smallman Street of Pittsburgh, PA, 15201. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 18 | 2019-2312 | Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the 614 Edmond Street Duplex, 614 Edmond Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 19 | 2019-2313 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning, in cooperation with the Director of the Department of Public Works, to accept funds from an Allegheny Regional Assets District “RADical ImPAct Grant” in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) to fund public art projects in Emerald View Park, Frick Park, Highland Park, Riverview Park, and Schenley Park. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 20 | 2019-2314 | Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, providing for the design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the Liberty Avenue Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) project; and providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $797,570.66. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 21 | 2019-2315 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) under the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) to provide funding for sidewalk construction, curb reconstruction, street and pedestrian lighting and small retaining walls on Irvine Street between Greenfield Avenue and Berwick Street/Lewis Playground. This grant proposal includes an ask of $840,000.00 with a local match of $356,452.00, included in the 2019 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget. In the event the grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed One Million, One Hundred Ninety Six Thousand, Four Hundred and Fifty Two dollars ($1,196,452.00) for this stated purpose. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 22 | 2019-2316 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) under the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) to provide funding for the design and construction of the Davis Avenue Bridge. This grant proposal includes an ask of $1,803,533.00 with a local match of $772,943.00, included in the 2020 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget. In the event the grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed Two Million, Five Hundred Seventy Six Thousand, Four Hundred Seventy Six dollars ($2,576,476) for this stated purpose. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 23 | 2019-2317 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Public Works and the Department of Finance, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with Duquesne Light Company, to provide an easement to Duquesne Light Company, and in accordance with Resolution 564 of 2019 allowing for the erection, installation to provide for electricity to power the neighborhood including Highland Park and its amenities, and use of an underground electrical system and associated apparatus upon the City’s property at the Forestry Division on Stanton Avenue in Highland Park for the purpose of electrical services. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 24 | 2019-2318 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance to enter into an amended agreement with B-Three Solutions, Inc. for further provision of software maintenance and support services, the development of critical applications, and possible transition guidance, for a sum not to exceed One Million, Seven Hundred Nine Thousand, Three Hundred Twenty One Dollars ($1,709,321) over a five-year period Read and referred to the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management UNFINISHED BUSINESS | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 25 | 2019-2296 | Resolution appointing Jennifer Richnafsky to serve as a member of the Ethics Hearing Board for a term of three (3) years, to expire June 30, 2022. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. Enactment No: REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW | Approved | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 26 | 2019-2298 | Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for November 13, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. | Read, Received and Filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 27 | 2019-2196 | Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through E: A: 1200 Spring Garden, B: 1206 Spring Garden, C: 1204 Spring Garden, D: 1208 Spring Garden, E: 1815 Rialto A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 28 | 2019-2198 | Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the amount of Twenty Five Thousand Two Hundred Twelve Dollars and Fifty Cents ($25,212.50) to Korn Ferry (US), NW 5854, P.O. Box 1450, Minneapolis, MN 55485-5854, for professional services rendered in connection with labor arbitrations. (Executive Session held 11/6/19) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 29 | 2019-2199 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Segal Waters Consulting, 1800 M Street NW, Suite 900 S, Washington, DC 20036-5802, for professional services rendered in connection with labor arbitrations in an amount not to exceed Fifty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($52,538.75). (Executive Session held 11/6/19) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 30 | 2019-2273 | Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the amount of Five Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Eight and Twenty Cents. ($5,258.20) to Levy Convention Centers for costs incurred for Government Alliance on Race and Equity Training. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 31 | 2019-2299 | Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for November 13, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. | Read, Received and Filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 32 | 2019-2251 | Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of PowerDMS, Inc. in the amount of Twenty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($21,800.00) for document management software for the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Police. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 33 | 2019-2300 | Report of the Committee on Public Works for November 13, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. | Read, Received and Filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 34 | 2019-2175 | Resolution taking, appropriating and condemning by the City of Pittsburgh, for roadway purposes certain property in the 26th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, owned by Cessy Portuguez and known as 45 Semicir Street, authorizing the payment of just compensation and necessary and incidental acquisition and relocation costs related thereto. (Executive Session held 10/30/19) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 35 | 2019-2248 | Resolution amending resolution No. 632 of 2019, vacating a portion of Colwell Street and portions of Our Way in the 3rd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, by extending the expiration date of the payment from the property owners to the Treasury of the City of Pittsburgh from 105 days to 150 days from the effective date of the resolution, August 1st of 2019. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER LAVELLE A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 36 | 2019-2254 | Resolution amending Resolution No. 384, effective June 14, 2019, “authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Public Works and/or the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Developments Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) to provide funding for the planning of the renovation of the Pedestrian Tunnel located in Highland Park. The grant proposal includes an ask of $139,674.35 with a local match of $24,651.93 to be funded from the 2020 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget. In the event the grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed ONE HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX DOLLARS AND TWENTY EIGHT CENTS ($164,326.28) for this stated purpose,” by adding the JDE JOB NO. and the actual grant amount. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 37 | 2019-2255 | Resolution amending Resolution No. 383, effective June 14, 2019, “Authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Developments Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) to provide funding for the renovation of multimodal trails located within South Side Park. The grant proposal includes an ask of $250,000.00 with a local match of $37,500.00 to be funded from the 2020 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget. In the event the grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($287,500.00) dollars for this stated purpose” by adding the JDE JOB NO. and the actual grant amount. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 38 | 2019-2256 | Resolution amending Resolution No. 385, effective June 14, 2019, “authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Developments Greenways Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) to provide funding for the renovation of the Riverview Park Entrance at Mairdale Avenue. The grant proposal includes an ask of $250,000.00 with a local match of $37,500.00 to be funded from the 2020 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget. In the event the grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($287,500.00) dollars for this stated purpose,” by adding the JDE JOB NO. and the actual grant amount. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 39 | 2019-2257 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh and the Department of Public Works to enter into an agreement with the United States Tennis Association’s Facility Grant Application and, should the grant be awarded by USTA, to provide funding for lighting improvements to the tennis courts in Schenley Park. The grant proposal includes an ask of $30,000.00 with a local match of $120,000.00 included in the 2020 City of Pittsburgh’s Operating Budget. In the event the grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($150,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 40 | 2019-2301 | Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for November 13, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. | Read, Received and Filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 41 | 2019-2250 | Resolution providing for the implementation of the Residential Parking Permit Program Area “MM” in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood (Council District #5) pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 42 | 2019-2269 | Resolution further amending Resolution No. 796 of 2013, effective December 19, 2013, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2014 Capital Budget and the 2014 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2014 through 2019 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing ARTIST IMAGE RESOURCES by $5,000 and increasing HISTORIC DEUTSCHTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORP. by $5,000 and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements for operation/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities on behalf of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 43 | 2019-2270 | Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1, 2017, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget and the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2017 through 2022 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing NORTHSIDE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE by $4,085, increasing PUBLIC SAFETY AEDS by $4,085, and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements for operation/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities on behalf of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 44 | 2019-2271 | Resolution further amending Resolution No. 797 of 2017, effective December 28, 2017, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2018 Capital Budget and the 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2018 through 2023 Capital Improvement Program” by making various amendments and name changes to City Council line items and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements for operation/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities on behalf of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 45 | 2019-2272 | Resolution further amending Resolution No. 863 of 2018, effective January 1, 2019, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2019 through 2024 Capital Improvement Program” by amending various CDBG program line items, adding JD Edwards financial information, and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements for operation/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities on behalf of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 46 | 2019-2302 | Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for November 13, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. | Read, Received and Filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 47 | 2019-2206 | Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the 2330 Penn Avenue Condominiums, 2330 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 48 | 2019-2247 | Resolution amending resolution No. 446 of 2018, authorizing a Cooperation Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh (the “City”) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (the “Authority”) to divert 75% of the incremental parking taxes from the Garage (as defined below), by increasing the maximum amount from $7,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00, to fund affordable housing at the proposed City’s Edge development in the Uptown neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh, increasing the number of parking spaces in the parking garage from 439 to 508, and increasing the number of affordable housing units from 74 to 77. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER LAVELLE A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 49 | 2019-2252 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure and Department of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to execute a Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants over certain City parcels as a condition of a grant for four hundred eight thousand, nine hundred dollars ($408,900) provided by the Allegheny County Sanity Authority Green Revitalization of Our Waterways program for certain green infrastructure elements of the I-579 CAP Project. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 | |
| 50 | 2019-2253 | Resolution approving Execution of a Deed by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and City of Pittsburgh, for the sale of Block 83-P, Lot 249, in the 11th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh Council District No. 9 (Broad Street Plaza and Roadway Improvements). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - Rev. Burgess APPROVAL OF MINUTES ADJOURNMENT LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Harris, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | No: 0 |
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare November 24, 2019 to be “Northside Church of God Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER LAVELLE AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. Enactment No: 751
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the critical role that the Greenfield Baseball Association has played in the community, commends those GBA volunteers who have given unselfishly of their time and congratulates the honorees at the Annual Awards Dinner for their contributions to the Greenfield community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, November 16, 2019, to be “GREENFIELD DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER O'CONNOR AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. Enactment No: 752
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby remember and honor those whose lives were lost to hate crimes, anti-transgender fear, discrimination and violence and reaffirms our commitment to fight transphobia and promote understanding and acceptance of transgender individuals. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare November 20th, 2019 as “Transgender Day of Remembrance” in the City of Pittsburgh SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER KRAUS AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. Enactment No: 753
Resolution amending Resolution No. 206 of 2019 authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Campbell Durrant Beatty Palombo & Miller, P.C., 535 Smithfield St., Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 for professional legal services and expert advice regarding labor matters by increasing the total cost from Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($220,000.00) to Three Hundred Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($305,000.00). (Executive Session Requested) Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to enter into an agreement with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC to serve as Bond Counsel for the purpose of rendering any and all necessary opinions with respect to the Bonds and preparing such additional documents as may be necessary. Total costs shall not exceed Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($85,000.00) over a three year period (2020, 2021, 2022) and shall be paid using proceeds from the debt issuance. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Finance to enter into a grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, office of Commonwealth Libraries to receive Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund grant monies in the amount of $750,000 that will be used by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to renovate the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Finance to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh regarding the Library’s use of the $750,000 in Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation grant monies for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to renovate the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
Resolution calling for transparency and oversight in regards to previously approved cooperation agreements, contracts, leases, and special agreements with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy (PPC) in light of a voter approved referendum measure to amend the Home Rule Charter. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER COGHILL, COUNCIL MEMBER GROSS, COUNCIL MEMBER KAIL-SMITH AND COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation
Resolution authorizing and directing the Pittsburgh City Controller to perform an audit of all contracts, agreements, and leases between the City of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy (PPC), as well as the administering agencies, departments, authorities, and entities within the Controller’s jurisdiction to do so, pursuant to the powers outlined in the Home Rule Charter. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER COGHILL, COUNCIL MEMBER GROSS, COUNCIL MEMBER KAIL-SMITH AND COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation
Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as the Joseph J. Weiss Jr., Federal Courthouse, located at 700 Grant Street (2-B-39), in Downtown, in the 2nd Ward, City of Pittsburgh. (Needs to be held for a Public Hearing) Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh to accept a grant from the Pennsylvania Museum and Historical Commission in the amount of twenty-two thousand ($22,000) dollars. This grant will be used in conjunction with department funds to execute a contract with Michael Baker International for an architectural inventory of historic structures in the Oakland and Upper Hill neighborhoods of the city not to exceed one-hundred two-thousand ($102,000) dollars. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Commission to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with UPMC WorkPartners-LifeSolutions for services relating to the administration of the City of Pittsburgh’s Employee Assistance Program and for a sum not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) over three years and for the payment of the costs thereof. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Commission to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with ConnectYourCare for services relating to the administration of the City of Pittsburgh’s Flexible Spending Account program and for a sum not to exceed Twenty Three Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($23,100.00) over three years and for the payment of the costs thereof. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with Partner4Work for the shared operation and administration of the Workforce Development Fund for a period of two (2) years from the opening of the fund, in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) and for the payment of the costs thereof. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources
Resolution amending Resolution 692 of 2015, entitled “Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc. (I/O Solutions) for professional consulting services in connection with Police Lieutenant and Police Sergeant position job analyses; the development, administration, and scoring of new written examinations; and development, assessor selection, administration, and scoring of new oral board examinations; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof,” by increasing the authorized amount by Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) and by extending the term one year. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources
Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 308 Miltenberger Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the 2908 Smallman Street Land Development project, located at 2908-2916 Smallman Street of Pittsburgh, PA, 15201. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the 614 Edmond Street Duplex, 614 Edmond Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning, in cooperation with the Director of the Department of Public Works, to accept funds from an Allegheny Regional Assets District “RADical ImPAct Grant” in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) to fund public art projects in Emerald View Park, Frick Park, Highland Park, Riverview Park, and Schenley Park. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, providing for the design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the Liberty Avenue Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) project; and providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $797,570.66. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) under the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) to provide funding for sidewalk construction, curb reconstruction, street and pedestrian lighting and small retaining walls on Irvine Street between Greenfield Avenue and Berwick Street/Lewis Playground. This grant proposal includes an ask of $840,000.00 with a local match of $356,452.00, included in the 2019 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget. In the event the grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed One Million, One Hundred Ninety Six Thousand, Four Hundred and Fifty Two dollars ($1,196,452.00) for this stated purpose. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) under the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) to provide funding for the design and construction of the Davis Avenue Bridge. This grant proposal includes an ask of $1,803,533.00 with a local match of $772,943.00, included in the 2020 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget. In the event the grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed Two Million, Five Hundred Seventy Six Thousand, Four Hundred Seventy Six dollars ($2,576,476) for this stated purpose. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Public Works and the Department of Finance, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with Duquesne Light Company, to provide an easement to Duquesne Light Company, and in accordance with Resolution 564 of 2019 allowing for the erection, installation to provide for electricity to power the neighborhood including Highland Park and its amenities, and use of an underground electrical system and associated apparatus upon the City’s property at the Forestry Division on Stanton Avenue in Highland Park for the purpose of electrical services. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance to enter into an amended agreement with B-Three Solutions, Inc. for further provision of software maintenance and support services, the development of critical applications, and possible transition guidance, for a sum not to exceed One Million, Seven Hundred Nine Thousand, Three Hundred Twenty One Dollars ($1,709,321) over a five-year period Read and referred to the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution appointing Jennifer Richnafsky to serve as a member of the Ethics Hearing Board for a term of three (3) years, to expire June 30, 2022. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. Enactment No: REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW
Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for November 13, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried.
Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through E: A: 1200 Spring Garden, B: 1206 Spring Garden, C: 1204 Spring Garden, D: 1208 Spring Garden, E: 1815 Rialto A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the amount of Twenty Five Thousand Two Hundred Twelve Dollars and Fifty Cents ($25,212.50) to Korn Ferry (US), NW 5854, P.O. Box 1450, Minneapolis, MN 55485-5854, for professional services rendered in connection with labor arbitrations. (Executive Session held 11/6/19) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Segal Waters Consulting, 1800 M Street NW, Suite 900 S, Washington, DC 20036-5802, for professional services rendered in connection with labor arbitrations in an amount not to exceed Fifty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($52,538.75). (Executive Session held 11/6/19) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the amount of Five Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Eight and Twenty Cents. ($5,258.20) to Levy Convention Centers for costs incurred for Government Alliance on Race and Equity Training. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for November 13, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried.
Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of PowerDMS, Inc. in the amount of Twenty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($21,800.00) for document management software for the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Police. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
Report of the Committee on Public Works for November 13, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried.
Resolution taking, appropriating and condemning by the City of Pittsburgh, for roadway purposes certain property in the 26th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, owned by Cessy Portuguez and known as 45 Semicir Street, authorizing the payment of just compensation and necessary and incidental acquisition and relocation costs related thereto. (Executive Session held 10/30/19) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
Resolution amending resolution No. 632 of 2019, vacating a portion of Colwell Street and portions of Our Way in the 3rd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, by extending the expiration date of the payment from the property owners to the Treasury of the City of Pittsburgh from 105 days to 150 days from the effective date of the resolution, August 1st of 2019. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER LAVELLE A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
Resolution amending Resolution No. 384, effective June 14, 2019, “authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Public Works and/or the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Developments Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) to provide funding for the planning of the renovation of the Pedestrian Tunnel located in Highland Park. The grant proposal includes an ask of $139,674.35 with a local match of $24,651.93 to be funded from the 2020 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget. In the event the grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed ONE HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX DOLLARS AND TWENTY EIGHT CENTS ($164,326.28) for this stated purpose,” by adding the JDE JOB NO. and the actual grant amount. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
Resolution amending Resolution No. 383, effective June 14, 2019, “Authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Developments Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) to provide funding for the renovation of multimodal trails located within South Side Park. The grant proposal includes an ask of $250,000.00 with a local match of $37,500.00 to be funded from the 2020 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget. In the event the grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($287,500.00) dollars for this stated purpose” by adding the JDE JOB NO. and the actual grant amount. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
Resolution amending Resolution No. 385, effective June 14, 2019, “authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Developments Greenways Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) to provide funding for the renovation of the Riverview Park Entrance at Mairdale Avenue. The grant proposal includes an ask of $250,000.00 with a local match of $37,500.00 to be funded from the 2020 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget. In the event the grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($287,500.00) dollars for this stated purpose,” by adding the JDE JOB NO. and the actual grant amount. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh and the Department of Public Works to enter into an agreement with the United States Tennis Association’s Facility Grant Application and, should the grant be awarded by USTA, to provide funding for lighting improvements to the tennis courts in Schenley Park. The grant proposal includes an ask of $30,000.00 with a local match of $120,000.00 included in the 2020 City of Pittsburgh’s Operating Budget. In the event the grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($150,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for November 13, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried.
Resolution providing for the implementation of the Residential Parking Permit Program Area “MM” in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood (Council District #5) pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 796 of 2013, effective December 19, 2013, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2014 Capital Budget and the 2014 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2014 through 2019 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing ARTIST IMAGE RESOURCES by $5,000 and increasing HISTORIC DEUTSCHTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORP. by $5,000 and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements for operation/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities on behalf of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1, 2017, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget and the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2017 through 2022 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing NORTHSIDE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE by $4,085, increasing PUBLIC SAFETY AEDS by $4,085, and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements for operation/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities on behalf of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 797 of 2017, effective December 28, 2017, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2018 Capital Budget and the 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2018 through 2023 Capital Improvement Program” by making various amendments and name changes to City Council line items and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements for operation/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities on behalf of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 863 of 2018, effective January 1, 2019, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2019 through 2024 Capital Improvement Program” by amending various CDBG program line items, adding JD Edwards financial information, and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements for operation/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities on behalf of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for November 13, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried.
Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the 2330 Penn Avenue Condominiums, 2330 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
Resolution amending resolution No. 446 of 2018, authorizing a Cooperation Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh (the “City”) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (the “Authority”) to divert 75% of the incremental parking taxes from the Garage (as defined below), by increasing the maximum amount from $7,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00, to fund affordable housing at the proposed City’s Edge development in the Uptown neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh, increasing the number of parking spaces in the parking garage from 439 to 508, and increasing the number of affordable housing units from 74 to 77. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER LAVELLE A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure and Department of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to execute a Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants over certain City parcels as a condition of a grant for four hundred eight thousand, nine hundred dollars ($408,900) provided by the Allegheny County Sanity Authority Green Revitalization of Our Waterways program for certain green infrastructure elements of the I-579 CAP Project. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
Resolution approving Execution of a Deed by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and City of Pittsburgh, for the sale of Block 83-P, Lot 249, in the 11th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh Council District No. 9 (Broad Street Plaza and Roadway Improvements). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - Rev. Burgess APPROVAL OF MINUTES ADJOURNMENT LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER