Meeting

City Council · Mar 31, 2020

10:00 AM · Council Chambers · 22 itemsMinutes Details

Legislation Items

Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.

OrderFileTitleDiscussionVoteVotes ForVotes Against
12020-0252Resolution consenting to an amendment to the elTRID Planning Study and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to take necessary actions to seek necessary consent for and, if obtained, to undertake an amended Planning Study as a prerequisite to considering an amendment to the current East Liberty Transit Revitalization Investment District Boundary.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
22020-0242Resolution granting unto BRENDAN NOONE, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, to install 2 slim AC condenser units in a planter box, screened with cedar fencing, on the side of building, at 1247 Palo Alto Street, in the 22nd Ward, 1st Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
32020-0243Resolution providing for an agreement with Alfred Benesch and Company for Preliminary and Final Design, Services During Construction and Miscellaneous Services for the Swinburne Bridge replacement project; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $830,572.47.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
42020-0244Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of Finance and the Director of the Department of Public Works, to place a Deed Restriction upon Paulson Park and Wightman Park, as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) which provided funds for the Paulson Park and Wightman Park Redevelopment.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
52020-0245Resolution providing for a non-monetary settlement in favor of Bryan Campbell, Esquire, fully releasing the City from all claims and liability for alleged monies owed to him for professional services provided to City of Pittsburgh professional police officers/FOP Members who were named as parties to lawsuits filed in state or federal court as described in a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 19-007775.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
62020-0246Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Forty Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($47,500.00) in favor of Douglas Anderson, Administrator, and his attorneys, Joyce & Bittner, fully releasing the City from all claims and liability for alleged personal injuries as described in a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 14-015587 (consolidated).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
72020-0249Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title Two: Fiscal, Article IX: Property Taxes, Chapter 265: Exemptions for Residential Improvements, Sections 265.04 and 265.09, and Chapter 267: Exemptions for Industrial and Commercial Improvements, Sections 267.03 and 267.07 to change the effective date to June 30, 2020.No matched discussionWaived under Rule 8Not recordedNot recorded
82020-0250Resolution requiring the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to create and promulgate, or update existing, operating procedures, permits, forms, rules, and regulations related to vehicle or transportation operations not already underway or otherwise sanctioned by existing Ordinance or regulations over, above, in, within, on, or under the right-of-way within an area zoned as “P” or “Parks District,” as established by Chapter 905: Special Purpose Districts by the City of Pittsburgh Zoning Code a City of Pittsburgh park.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
92020-0251Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of Finance to, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, take appropriate and necessary actions to negotiate and secure lines of credit for the purpose of maintaining and supporting continuous operations during and immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic.No matched discussionWaived under Rule 8Not recordedNot recorded
102020-0247Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) and/or the Department of Innovation and Performance (I&P) on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with Populus, in order to receive access to their visualization platform suite, which will further the City’s ability to deliver mobility services to residents.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
112020-0248Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine - Zoning, Chapter 915 -Environmental Performance Standards, subsection 915.06, Sustainable Development for Publicly Financed Buildings, by deleting certain language and adding a new subsection 915.08 titled “Sustainable Development for City Owned Facilities” (Public Hearing held 5/20/2020)No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
122020-0238Records the Finance and Law committee report for March 24, 2020.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
132020-0213 Ordinance amending the City Code at Title One: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 161: Contracts, in order to increase the Councilmanic amount from three thousand dollars to five thousand dollars. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER LAVELLE A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Council Member Burgess, Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, Council Member Strassburger, and Council Member Wilson No: 0 Abstain: 0No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
142020-0216Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A & B: A: 11 Dick, B: 13 DickNo matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
152020-0217Resolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, having been placed for sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh Side Yard Program. ITEMS A through K: A: 1210 Westmoreland, B: 7301 Monticello, C: 228 Kramer, D: 2922 Banksville, E: 1005 Morrison, F: 1701 Brighton, G: 1705 Brighton, H: 0 Marquis, I: 1519 Brighton, J: 1529 Brighton, K: 69 Watson.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
162020-0239Records the Public Works committee report for March 24, 2020.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
172020-0214Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title Seven: Business Licensing, Chapter 719: Vendors and Peddlers, by amending the existing language of Section 719.10 to add sites Approved by the Sidewalk and Vending Committee to the List of Sites Approved by Council.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
182020-0215Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Office of Management and Budget to renew the Non- Exclusive License Agreement with the Federal General Services Administration for the Veterans Affairs Highland Drive Campus at 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 for limited use and to conduct due diligence pursuant to the application approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Justice to acquire the property for law enforcement and emergency management purposes.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
192020-0240Records the Human Resources committee report for March 24, 2020.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
202020-0234Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Flexable, LLC for professional on-site child care services for a sum not to exceed One Hundred Thirty-One Six Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($131,625.00) over three years and for the payment of the costs thereof.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
212020-0241Records the Land Use and Economic Development committee report for March 24, 2020.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
222020-0218Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title Ten: Building, Chapter 1004: International Property Maintenance Code Adoption, by adopting the 2015 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (“IPMC”) and with the amendments thereto specified in Section 1004.02 of the City Code, as well as making certain amendments to the existing language of Section 1004.02 of the City Code.No matched discussionAMENDEDAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
Order 12020-0252

Resolution consenting to an amendment to the elTRID Planning Study and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to take necessary actions to seek necessary consent for and, if obtained, to undertake an amended Planning Study as a prerequisite to considering an amendment to the current East Liberty Transit Revitalization Investment District Boundary.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Order 22020-0242

Resolution granting unto BRENDAN NOONE, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, to install 2 slim AC condenser units in a planter box, screened with cedar fencing, on the side of building, at 1247 Palo Alto Street, in the 22nd Ward, 1st Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Order 32020-0243

Resolution providing for an agreement with Alfred Benesch and Company for Preliminary and Final Design, Services During Construction and Miscellaneous Services for the Swinburne Bridge replacement project; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $830,572.47.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Order 42020-0244

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of Finance and the Director of the Department of Public Works, to place a Deed Restriction upon Paulson Park and Wightman Park, as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) which provided funds for the Paulson Park and Wightman Park Redevelopment.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Order 52020-0245

Resolution providing for a non-monetary settlement in favor of Bryan Campbell, Esquire, fully releasing the City from all claims and liability for alleged monies owed to him for professional services provided to City of Pittsburgh professional police officers/FOP Members who were named as parties to lawsuits filed in state or federal court as described in a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 19-007775.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Order 62020-0246

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Forty Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($47,500.00) in favor of Douglas Anderson, Administrator, and his attorneys, Joyce & Bittner, fully releasing the City from all claims and liability for alleged personal injuries as described in a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 14-015587 (consolidated).

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Order 72020-0249

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title Two: Fiscal, Article IX: Property Taxes, Chapter 265: Exemptions for Residential Improvements, Sections 265.04 and 265.09, and Chapter 267: Exemptions for Industrial and Commercial Improvements, Sections 267.03 and 267.07 to change the effective date to June 30, 2020.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Waived under Rule 8
Votes For
Not recorded
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Not recorded
Order 82020-0250

Resolution requiring the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to create and promulgate, or update existing, operating procedures, permits, forms, rules, and regulations related to vehicle or transportation operations not already underway or otherwise sanctioned by existing Ordinance or regulations over, above, in, within, on, or under the right-of-way within an area zoned as “P” or “Parks District,” as established by Chapter 905: Special Purpose Districts by the City of Pittsburgh Zoning Code a City of Pittsburgh park.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Order 92020-0251

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of Finance to, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, take appropriate and necessary actions to negotiate and secure lines of credit for the purpose of maintaining and supporting continuous operations during and immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Waived under Rule 8
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 102020-0247

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) and/or the Department of Innovation and Performance (I&P) on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with Populus, in order to receive access to their visualization platform suite, which will further the City’s ability to deliver mobility services to residents.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Order 112020-0248

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine - Zoning, Chapter 915 -Environmental Performance Standards, subsection 915.06, Sustainable Development for Publicly Financed Buildings, by deleting certain language and adding a new subsection 915.08 titled “Sustainable Development for City Owned Facilities” (Public Hearing held 5/20/2020)

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Order 122020-0238

Records the Finance and Law committee report for March 24, 2020.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Read, Received and Filed
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Ordinance amending the City Code at Title One: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 161: Contracts, in order to increase the Councilmanic amount from three thousand dollars to five thousand dollars. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER LAVELLE A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Council Member Burgess, Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, Council Member Strassburger, and Council Member Wilson No: 0 Abstain: 0

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes For
Aye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 152020-0217

Resolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, having been placed for sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh Side Yard Program. ITEMS A through K: A: 1210 Westmoreland, B: 7301 Monticello, C: 228 Kramer, D: 2922 Banksville, E: 1005 Morrison, F: 1701 Brighton, G: 1705 Brighton, H: 0 Marquis, I: 1519 Brighton, J: 1529 Brighton, K: 69 Watson.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes For
Aye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 162020-0239

Records the Public Works committee report for March 24, 2020.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
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Order 172020-0214

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title Seven: Business Licensing, Chapter 719: Vendors and Peddlers, by amending the existing language of Section 719.10 to add sites Approved by the Sidewalk and Vending Committee to the List of Sites Approved by Council.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes For
Aye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 182020-0215

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Office of Management and Budget to renew the Non- Exclusive License Agreement with the Federal General Services Administration for the Veterans Affairs Highland Drive Campus at 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 for limited use and to conduct due diligence pursuant to the application approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Justice to acquire the property for law enforcement and emergency management purposes.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes For
Aye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 192020-0240

Records the Human Resources committee report for March 24, 2020.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 202020-0234

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Flexable, LLC for professional on-site child care services for a sum not to exceed One Hundred Thirty-One Six Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($131,625.00) over three years and for the payment of the costs thereof.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes For
Aye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 212020-0241

Records the Land Use and Economic Development committee report for March 24, 2020.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
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Not recorded
Order 222020-0218

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title Ten: Building, Chapter 1004: International Property Maintenance Code Adoption, by adopting the 2015 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (“IPMC”) and with the amendments thereto specified in Section 1004.02 of the City Code, as well as making certain amendments to the existing language of Section 1004.02 of the City Code.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
AMENDED
Votes For
Aye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
Votes Against
No: 0