Resolution amending resolution 748 of 2019 entitled “a resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to execute an Agreement of Sale and all related documents necessary to effect the purchase by the City of Pittsburgh, in lieu of taking by eminent domain, of 410 Mathews Avenue in the 30th Ward and to accept a deed for the property; further authorizing the expenditure of funds for the purchase, closing, and other associated auxiliary costs;” to adjust the code account information to the 2020 year. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 79
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| Order | File | Title | Discussion | Vote | Votes For | Votes Against |
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| 1 | 2020-0123 | Resolution amending resolution 748 of 2019 entitled “a resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to execute an Agreement of Sale and all related documents necessary to effect the purchase by the City of Pittsburgh, in lieu of taking by eminent domain, of 410 Mathews Avenue in the 30th Ward and to accept a deed for the property; further authorizing the expenditure of funds for the purchase, closing, and other associated auxiliary costs;” to adjust the code account information to the 2020 year. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 79 | Affirmatively Recommended | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 2 | 2020-0124 | Resolution amending resolution 629 of 2019 entitled “a resolution authorizing the purchase of certain property by the City of Pittsburgh, in lieu of eminent domain, in order to advance City’s proposed permanent closure of the Timberland Bridge;” to provide specific payee information and adjust the code account information to the 2020 year. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 80 Standing Committee | Affirmatively Recommended | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 3 | 2020-0125 | Resolution amending resolution 702 of 2019 entitled “a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to execute an Agreement of Sale and all related documents necessary to effect the purchase by the City of Pittsburgh, in lieu of taking by eminent domain, of 35 and 33 Semicir Street in the 26th Ward and to accept a deed for the properties; further authorizing the expenditure of funds for the purchase, closing, and other associated auxiliary costs;” by adjusting the code account information to the 2020 year. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 81 | Affirmatively Recommended | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 4 | 2020-0022 | Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code at Title Two: Fiscal, Article VII: Business Related Taxes, Chapter 241: Amusement Tax, Section 241.01: Definitions, to update language in the city code. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/26/2020. The motion carried. | Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/26/2020 | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 5 | 2020-0107 | Resolution amending Resolution #94 of 2019 providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollars and Two Cents ($6,857.02) in favor of Diane and Ronald J. Bawkey c/o Robert Pierce & Associates, P.C., 2500 Gulf Tower, 707 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, a warrant in the sum of Nine Hundred Eighteen and 08/100 Dollars ($918.08) in favor of the City of Pittsburgh, Treasurer, and a warrant in the total sum of Seven Hundred Twenty-Four and 90/100 ($724.90) in favor of Jordan Tax Service, as final settlement related to the action filed in the Common Pleas Court of Allegheny County, by changing the issuance to read as follows: the issuance of a warrant in the total amount of Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($8,500.00) payable to Diane and Ronald J. Bawkey c/o Robert Pierce & Associates, P.C., 2500 Gulf Tower, 707 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, as final settlement related to the action filed in the Common Pleas Court of Allegheny County. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 75 Standing Committee | Affirmatively Recommended | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 6 | 2020-0108 | Resolution for issuance of a warrant in the amount of Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Dollars ($3,490.00) in favor of Tri Rivers Consulting Services related to expert medical testimony of James L. Cosgrove, M.D. for use at trial in re the matter of Willa Mae Mathews v. City of Pittsburgh, et al, filed at A.R. 16-001700. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 76 Standing Committee INVOICES INVOICES FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL The following departmental invoices not covered under a contract with the City shall be paid by the City Controller after the invoices have been approved by City Council at the February 19th 2020 Standing Committees meeting. A completed standard form detailing the expenditures is attached to all of the below listed invoices. No payments will be made to any of the below listed vendors prior the approval of City Council. CITY COUNCIL Conrad, Curt – reimb/parking (Dist. 5) 17.20 Murray, James R. – professional services (Dist. 7) 570.00 Tkacheva, Brosha – reimb/coffee (Dist. 3) 13.95 OMB The Pennsylvania Municipal League – membership renewal for 2020 52,756.32 I&P SADA Systems – google cloud platform 323.83 FINANCE Pittsburgh File Box Co – special file slide boxes for document storage 393.75 TransUnion Corporation – legal tax information service 16.86 LAW Department of Court Records – filings, copying at Prothonotary’s office 585.50 Standing Committee Leslie Stephens – reimbursement for mailings/postage for a labor relations case 14.85 Quick Messenger Inc – payment for hand delivery of documents for labor case 50.00 HUMAN RESOURCES IdentiSys Inc – camera kit and warranty 1,061.15 Kennedy, Aisha – reimbursement for parking for police sergeant exam 17.00 PLI Evans, Joshua – reimbursement for certification registration 103.63 Mason, Farren Jr – reimbursement for certification registration 418.00 Tata, Madhuri – reimbursement for certification registration 102.20 EMS Schein, Henry – Megacode Kid Advanced manikin (not covered by contract) 5,022.12 POLICE Comcast – monthly cable services 21.06 Comcast – monthly cable services 24.80 Icor Technology Inc – EOD robot repairs 2,259.50 Georgia, Charlene E – asset forfeiture return of property 80.00 Jack Lafferty’s Truck Parts – inspections and parts 122.90 Standing Committee Neighborhood Resilience Project – PCCD outreach training 2,100.00 S&D Calibration Services – Accutrak/Enrad certification 454.00 The Shyne Awards Foundation – PCCD outreach training 2,000.00 Vinansky, Stephen – reimbursement for subscription for Mail Chimp 81.84 FIRE 3 Rivers Fire Equipment – purchase of couplings 248.75 Dursi, Edward – renewal of membership dues 248.75 PUBLIC WORKS Allegheny City Electric – emergency call/pole knockdown at Schenley Oval 1,176.00 Amcom Office Systems – equipment rental, 60 month term 314.02 Amcom Office Systems – equipment rental, 60 month term 314.02 CSX Transportation – right of way agreement with CSX railroad 100.00 Croumbles, Clifton – reimbursement for CDL 98.50 Donnelly, William M III – reimbursement for CDL 98.50 Emro, James Michael – reimbursement for CDL 98.50 Magerl, Thomas Robert – reimbursement for CDL 98.50 B&R Pools & Swimshops – service for water testing at City pools 250.00 PARKS & RECREATION Standing Committee Bezjak, Johanna – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 111.00 Celender, Nicholas E – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 129.00 Davis, Amir – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 378.00 Gao, Allen R – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 147.00 Haffner, Mark – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 301.00 LaCaria, Aldene – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 306.38 Mieres, Jose – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 86.00 Parks, Richard – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 967.50 Paull, Mark J – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 903.00 Stanislawczyk, Michael Patrick II – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon Park 407.00 Thiagarajan, Sachin – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 245.00 A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS NONE | Affirmatively Recommended | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 7 | 2020-0070 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into financial and “in-kind” Sponsorship Agreements for the City’s Office of Special Events’ 2020 Season. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Public Safety Services, due back by 2/26/2020. The motion carried. Standing Committee | Held in the Committee on Public Safety Services, due back by 2/26/2020 | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 8 | 2020-0117 | Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution number 316 of 2018, entitled “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 preliminary design and final design, services during construction, and miscellaneous services for traffic signal installation of the South Side Signals Project; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $390,213.38.” To account for an amendment to the contract that increased the total project cost, but not to exceed $536,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 78 | Affirmatively Recommended | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 9 | 2020-0103 | Resolution granting unto MATT BARNETT, DAY3DESIGN, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a storm water runoff mitigation raingarden at 915 Liberty Ave in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 71 | Affirmatively Recommended | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 10 | 2020-0105 | Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of effect (formerly Comcast) in the amount of $6,878.25 for digital advertising services in connection with the city-wide recruiting plan, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 73 | Affirmatively Recommended | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 11 | 2020-0106 | Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of SHRM in the amount of $16,500.00 for Pennsylvania and Federal Labor Law Posters, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Standing Committee Enactment No: 74 Standing Committee | Affirmatively Recommended | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 12 | 2020-0110 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh to accept a remittance from Point Park University in the amount of fifteen thousand ($15,000) dollars. This remittance will fund the design and fabrication of historic district signage not to exceed fifteen thousand ($15,000) dollars. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 77 | Affirmatively Recommended | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 13 | 2020-0111 | Resolution adopting the plan submitted to the electors of the City of Pittsburgh entitled, “Restoring Pittsburgh Parks” and “The Parks Plan” (collectively, “The Parks Plan”) by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy prior to the November 5, 2019 Municipal Election as the official parks plan of the City of Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh Parks Trust Fund. (Post Agenda held 2/25/20) SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER BURGESS A motion was made that this matter be Held for Post Agenda to the Committee on Hearings . The motion carried. | Held for Post Agenda to the Committee on Hearings | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 14 | 2020-0019 | Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the “District 15 Beta Development” at 1465 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, due back by 3/4/2020. The motion carried. Standing Committee | Held in the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, due back by 3/4/2020 | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 15 | 2020-0035 | Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of liquor license, License No.R-18262, from Bell-Pug, Inc., 3985 William Penn Highway, PA 15146 to the Applicant, Know 950 Penn, LLC, for the premises located at 950 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, known as “Know 950 Penn, LLC”, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461. (Public Hearing held 2/18/2020) A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 65 | Affirmatively Recommended | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 16 | 2020-0104 | Resolution authorizing the approval of the 2020 Housing Opportunity Fund Annual Allocation Plan. (Council Districts All). A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 72 | Affirmatively Recommended | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 17 | 2020-0109 | Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Townhomes on Fifth Avenue project located on Tax Map Parcel 52-G-133 at 5127, 5129, 5131, 5133 and 5135 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15232 A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, due back by 3/4/2020. The motion carried. | Held in the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, due back by 3/4/2020 | Not recorded | Not recorded |
Resolution amending resolution 629 of 2019 entitled “a resolution authorizing the purchase of certain property by the City of Pittsburgh, in lieu of eminent domain, in order to advance City’s proposed permanent closure of the Timberland Bridge;” to provide specific payee information and adjust the code account information to the 2020 year. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 80 Standing Committee
Resolution amending resolution 702 of 2019 entitled “a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to execute an Agreement of Sale and all related documents necessary to effect the purchase by the City of Pittsburgh, in lieu of taking by eminent domain, of 35 and 33 Semicir Street in the 26th Ward and to accept a deed for the properties; further authorizing the expenditure of funds for the purchase, closing, and other associated auxiliary costs;” by adjusting the code account information to the 2020 year. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 81
Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code at Title Two: Fiscal, Article VII: Business Related Taxes, Chapter 241: Amusement Tax, Section 241.01: Definitions, to update language in the city code. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/26/2020. The motion carried.
Resolution amending Resolution #94 of 2019 providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollars and Two Cents ($6,857.02) in favor of Diane and Ronald J. Bawkey c/o Robert Pierce & Associates, P.C., 2500 Gulf Tower, 707 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, a warrant in the sum of Nine Hundred Eighteen and 08/100 Dollars ($918.08) in favor of the City of Pittsburgh, Treasurer, and a warrant in the total sum of Seven Hundred Twenty-Four and 90/100 ($724.90) in favor of Jordan Tax Service, as final settlement related to the action filed in the Common Pleas Court of Allegheny County, by changing the issuance to read as follows: the issuance of a warrant in the total amount of Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($8,500.00) payable to Diane and Ronald J. Bawkey c/o Robert Pierce & Associates, P.C., 2500 Gulf Tower, 707 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, as final settlement related to the action filed in the Common Pleas Court of Allegheny County. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 75 Standing Committee
Resolution for issuance of a warrant in the amount of Three Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Dollars ($3,490.00) in favor of Tri Rivers Consulting Services related to expert medical testimony of James L. Cosgrove, M.D. for use at trial in re the matter of Willa Mae Mathews v. City of Pittsburgh, et al, filed at A.R. 16-001700. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 76 Standing Committee INVOICES INVOICES FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL The following departmental invoices not covered under a contract with the City shall be paid by the City Controller after the invoices have been approved by City Council at the February 19th 2020 Standing Committees meeting. A completed standard form detailing the expenditures is attached to all of the below listed invoices. No payments will be made to any of the below listed vendors prior the approval of City Council. CITY COUNCIL Conrad, Curt – reimb/parking (Dist. 5) 17.20 Murray, James R. – professional services (Dist. 7) 570.00 Tkacheva, Brosha – reimb/coffee (Dist. 3) 13.95 OMB The Pennsylvania Municipal League – membership renewal for 2020 52,756.32 I&P SADA Systems – google cloud platform 323.83 FINANCE Pittsburgh File Box Co – special file slide boxes for document storage 393.75 TransUnion Corporation – legal tax information service 16.86 LAW Department of Court Records – filings, copying at Prothonotary’s office 585.50 Standing Committee Leslie Stephens – reimbursement for mailings/postage for a labor relations case 14.85 Quick Messenger Inc – payment for hand delivery of documents for labor case 50.00 HUMAN RESOURCES IdentiSys Inc – camera kit and warranty 1,061.15 Kennedy, Aisha – reimbursement for parking for police sergeant exam 17.00 PLI Evans, Joshua – reimbursement for certification registration 103.63 Mason, Farren Jr – reimbursement for certification registration 418.00 Tata, Madhuri – reimbursement for certification registration 102.20 EMS Schein, Henry – Megacode Kid Advanced manikin (not covered by contract) 5,022.12 POLICE Comcast – monthly cable services 21.06 Comcast – monthly cable services 24.80 Icor Technology Inc – EOD robot repairs 2,259.50 Georgia, Charlene E – asset forfeiture return of property 80.00 Jack Lafferty’s Truck Parts – inspections and parts 122.90 Standing Committee Neighborhood Resilience Project – PCCD outreach training 2,100.00 S&D Calibration Services – Accutrak/Enrad certification 454.00 The Shyne Awards Foundation – PCCD outreach training 2,000.00 Vinansky, Stephen – reimbursement for subscription for Mail Chimp 81.84 FIRE 3 Rivers Fire Equipment – purchase of couplings 248.75 Dursi, Edward – renewal of membership dues 248.75 PUBLIC WORKS Allegheny City Electric – emergency call/pole knockdown at Schenley Oval 1,176.00 Amcom Office Systems – equipment rental, 60 month term 314.02 Amcom Office Systems – equipment rental, 60 month term 314.02 CSX Transportation – right of way agreement with CSX railroad 100.00 Croumbles, Clifton – reimbursement for CDL 98.50 Donnelly, William M III – reimbursement for CDL 98.50 Emro, James Michael – reimbursement for CDL 98.50 Magerl, Thomas Robert – reimbursement for CDL 98.50 B&R Pools & Swimshops – service for water testing at City pools 250.00 PARKS & RECREATION Standing Committee Bezjak, Johanna – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 111.00 Celender, Nicholas E – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 129.00 Davis, Amir – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 378.00 Gao, Allen R – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 147.00 Haffner, Mark – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 301.00 LaCaria, Aldene – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 306.38 Mieres, Jose – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 86.00 Parks, Richard – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 967.50 Paull, Mark J – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 903.00 Stanislawczyk, Michael Patrick II – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon Park 407.00 Thiagarajan, Sachin – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 245.00 A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS NONE
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into financial and “in-kind” Sponsorship Agreements for the City’s Office of Special Events’ 2020 Season. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Public Safety Services, due back by 2/26/2020. The motion carried. Standing Committee
Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution number 316 of 2018, entitled “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 preliminary design and final design, services during construction, and miscellaneous services for traffic signal installation of the South Side Signals Project; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $390,213.38.” To account for an amendment to the contract that increased the total project cost, but not to exceed $536,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 78
Resolution granting unto MATT BARNETT, DAY3DESIGN, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a storm water runoff mitigation raingarden at 915 Liberty Ave in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 71
Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of effect (formerly Comcast) in the amount of $6,878.25 for digital advertising services in connection with the city-wide recruiting plan, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 73
Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of SHRM in the amount of $16,500.00 for Pennsylvania and Federal Labor Law Posters, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Standing Committee Enactment No: 74 Standing Committee
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh to accept a remittance from Point Park University in the amount of fifteen thousand ($15,000) dollars. This remittance will fund the design and fabrication of historic district signage not to exceed fifteen thousand ($15,000) dollars. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 77
Resolution adopting the plan submitted to the electors of the City of Pittsburgh entitled, “Restoring Pittsburgh Parks” and “The Parks Plan” (collectively, “The Parks Plan”) by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy prior to the November 5, 2019 Municipal Election as the official parks plan of the City of Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh Parks Trust Fund. (Post Agenda held 2/25/20) SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER BURGESS A motion was made that this matter be Held for Post Agenda to the Committee on Hearings . The motion carried.
Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the “District 15 Beta Development” at 1465 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, due back by 3/4/2020. The motion carried. Standing Committee
Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of liquor license, License No.R-18262, from Bell-Pug, Inc., 3985 William Penn Highway, PA 15146 to the Applicant, Know 950 Penn, LLC, for the premises located at 950 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, known as “Know 950 Penn, LLC”, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461. (Public Hearing held 2/18/2020) A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 65
Resolution authorizing the approval of the 2020 Housing Opportunity Fund Annual Allocation Plan. (Council Districts All). A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 72
Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Townhomes on Fifth Avenue project located on Tax Map Parcel 52-G-133 at 5127, 5129, 5131, 5133 and 5135 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15232 A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, due back by 3/4/2020. The motion carried.