WHEREAS, Dante Green, of Scout Troop 109, earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in scouting based on responsibility, leadership, service and outdoor skills; and,
Legislation Items
Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.
| Order | File | Title | Discussion | Vote | Votes For | Votes Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021-1288 | WHEREAS, Dante Green, of Scout Troop 109, earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in scouting based on responsibility, leadership, service and outdoor skills; and, | Adopted | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 2 | 2021-1289 | WHEREAS, Samuel James Senkowicz, of Scout Troop 109, earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in scouting based on responsibility, leadership, service and outdoor skills; and, | Adopted | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 3 | 2021-1290 | WHEREAS, Over the last ten years, Rob Conroy has dedicated his career to advocating for the enactment of sensible legislative firearm reform and improved protections for victims; and, | Adopted | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 4 | 2021-1291 | WHEREAS, over two thousand consumer directed homecare workers go to work in the Pittsburgh region every day and care for some of our most vulnerable citizens including senior citizens and people with disabilities; and, | Adopted | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 5 | 2021-1267 | Ordinance amending the City of Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title IV: Public Places and Property; Article I: Public Right of Way; Chapter 416: Obstructions: Sections 416.20 Approval Process for Sidewalk Café, Including Permits and Fees to further extend the effectiveness of certain temporary expedited measures for the City of Pittsburgh sidewalk café permit application process through December 31, 2021. | Waived under Rule 8 | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 6 | 2021-1268 | Resolution further amending Resolution No. 647 of 2020, effective December 23, 2020, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2021 Capital Budget and the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2021 through 2026 Capital Improvement Program”, by increasing BRIDGE UPGRADES by $190,000. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 7 | 2021-1269 | Resolution approving the recommendation made by the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure that Hermitage Street be paved with asphalt in accordance with Section 417.06 of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 8 | 2021-1270 | Resolution providing for a reimbursement agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated with the construction phase of the 30th Street Bridge construction project, and providing for the payment of municipal incurred costs thereof, not to exceed One Million Six Hundred Thousand ($1,600,000.00) dollars; and the municipal share of Commonwealth Incurred Costs not to exceed Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500.00) dollars. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 9 | 2021-1271 | 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 a Lease Agreement with Beaver Avenue Associates, LLC, to provide a leased space at 1301 Beaver Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, for the purposes of housing the Facilities Maintenance Division of the Department of Public Works, for the total cost not to exceed [Two Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Six-Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($266,616.00)], Two- Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Six-Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($271,616.00), including utilities, over a two-year period with an option for two one-year extensions if necessary at the same lease rate. | Waived under Rule 8 | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 10 | 2021-1272 | Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for proposed land development located at 3209 & 3211 Dobson Street at the parcels numbered 26-E-40 & 26-E-41, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 11 | 2021-1273 | Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for Catherine Terrace at 618/620/622/624 Elmore St & 621/623/625/627 Perry St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 12 | 2021-1274 | Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 5007 Lytle Street, 15th Ward, Pittsburgh, PA 15207. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 13 | 2021-1275 | Resolution providing for an Agreement with the Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh, to provide training on the Fair Housing Act to staff of the City of Pittsburgh, Urban Redevelopment Authority, and/or Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, and to private landlords operating in Pittsburgh; and, to provide quarterly presentations and technical assistance on the Fair Housing Act to staff of the City of Pittsburgh, Urban Redevelopment Authority, and/or Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($259,000.00). | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 14 | 2021-1279 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service to enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with NEOGOV for the upgrade and continual maintenance of software for HR workforce management, applicant tracking, and Civil Service testing, and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $88,698.41. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 15 | 2021-1276 | Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000.00) in favor of Will El & Todd J. Hollis, c/o Todd J. Hollis, Esquire, as final settlement of all claims, costs, and fees related to this Plaintiff only in the police related action filed at 2:15-cv-00834 in the US District Court which has been pending in multiple stages of litigation since 2015. (Executive Session held 3/30/21) | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 16 | 2021-1277 | Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Joann Ducouer and her attorney, Bernard C. | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 17 | 2021-1278 | Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Chris Boyle Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC, 1759 Fort Washington Avenue, Ambler, PA for professional consulting services in connection with litigation for an amount not to exceed Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($13,000.00). (Executive Session held 3/30/21) | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 18 | 2021-1280 | Resolution appointing Councilman Reverend Ricky V. Burgess as a Member of the Commission on Racial Equity. Councilman Reverend Burgess will serve in one of two seats reserved for members of Pittsburgh City Council whose districts contain a predominant number of racial minorities. | Approved | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 19 | 2021-1281 | Resolution appointing Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle as a Member of the Commission on Racial Equity. Councilman Lavelle will serve in one of two seats reserved for members of Pittsburgh City Council whose districts contain a predominant number of racial minorities. | Approved | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 20 | 2021-1282 | Resolution appointing Councilman DeWitt Walton as a Member of the Commission on Racial Equity. Councilman Walton will serve in a seat reserved for a member of Allegheny County Council whose district contains a significant number of City residents who are racial minorities. | Approved | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 21 | 2021-1283 | Resolution appointing State Representative Jake Wheatley as a Member of the Commission on Racial Equity. Representative Wheatley will serve in a seat reserved for a Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. | Approved | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 22 | 2021-1284 | Resolution appointing Jam Hammond as a Member of the Commission on Racial Equity. Director Hammond will serve in a seat reserved for the Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations. | Approved | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 23 | 2021-1285 | Resolution appointing Majestic Lane as a Member of the Commission on Racial Equity. Mr. Lane will serve in a seat reserved for the Chief Equity Officer of the City of Pittsburgh. | Approved | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 24 | 2021-1286 | Resolution appointing Jarah Doose as a Member of the Commission on Racial Equity. Ms. Doose will serve in a seat reserved for a representative of the office of the member of the United States House of Representatives whose district contains the largest proportion of the City as measured by population. Ms. Doose will represent United States Congressman Mike Doyle. | Approved | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 25 | 2021-1287 | Files a communication from Kevin Pawlos about acting pay approval on behalf of the Department of Parks and Recreation for Edward Ulrich, per the Acting Pay Policy revised in June 2018. | Read, Received and Filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 26 | 2021-1264 | Records the Public Works committee report for March 3, 2021. | Read, Received and Filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 27 | 2021-1220 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a First Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and Victor Stanley Inc. for litter can monitoring software and hardware components by increasing the total allocation to $380,145.00 | Passed Finally | Aye: 8Burgess, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson | No: 1Anthony Coghill | |
| 28 | 2021-1221 | Resolution granting unto 2614 SMALLMAN ASSOCIATES LP, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, to install light fixtures an entry canopy, exterior façade cladding, and a set of existing stairs at 211 26th Street in the 2nd Ward, 7th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Passed Finally | Aye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 29 | 2021-1222 | Resolution granting unto GALA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, (2) projecting signs, a shed style awning, and (2) existing light fixtures, at 2112 Penn Ave in the 2nd Ward, 7th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Passed Finally | Aye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 30 | 2021-1223 | Resolution granting unto PEDANTIC LLC, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, an existing concrete block planter, at 110 South Atlantic Ave, in the 8th Ward, 7th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Passed Finally | Aye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 31 | 2021-1224 | Resolution granting unto 610 WOOD ST PARTNERS LLC, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a projecting blade sign, at 610 Wood Street in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | Passed Finally | Aye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 32 | 2021-1225 | Resolution providing for an supplemental reimbursement agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated with the CBD Signals project, and providing for the payment of municipal incurred costs thereof, not to exceed Two Million Four Hundred Ninety Four Thousand ($2,494,000.00) dollars; reimbursable at eighty percent; and the municipal share of Commonwealth Incurred Costs not to exceed Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,00.00) dollars, a Zero ($0) increase from the previous agreement. | Passed Finally | Aye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 33 | 2021-1226 | Resolution amending Resolution 107 of 2019, 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 planning, design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies, operations, and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the production of the Complete Streets Design Guidelines and associated projects” to increase the total not to exceed to $488,971.00 for payment of work performed by Utile, Inc. (#53063). | Passed Finally | Aye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 34 | 2021-1265 | Records the Land Use and Economic Development committee report for March 3, 2021. | Read, Received and Filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 35 | 2021-1230 | Resolution further amending Resolution No. 840 of 2019, effective December 23, 2019, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2020 Capital Budget and the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2020 through 2025 Capital Improvement Program”, by restoring WAR MEMORIALS to WAR MEMORIALS AND PUBLIC ART. | Passed Finally | Aye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 36 | 2021-1266 | Records the Intergovernmental Affairs committee report for March 3, 2021. | Read, Received and Filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| 37 | 2021-1227 | Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the 3250 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. | Passed Finally | Aye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 38 | 2021-1228 | Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the 3213-3215 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. | Passed Finally | Aye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 | |
| 39 | 2021-1229 | Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the Gupta - Butler St project, Lots 80-L-3 & 80-L-4, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. | Passed Finally | Aye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson | No: 0 |
WHEREAS, Samuel James Senkowicz, of Scout Troop 109, earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in scouting based on responsibility, leadership, service and outdoor skills; and,
WHEREAS, Over the last ten years, Rob Conroy has dedicated his career to advocating for the enactment of sensible legislative firearm reform and improved protections for victims; and,
WHEREAS, over two thousand consumer directed homecare workers go to work in the Pittsburgh region every day and care for some of our most vulnerable citizens including senior citizens and people with disabilities; and,
Ordinance amending the City of Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title IV: Public Places and Property; Article I: Public Right of Way; Chapter 416: Obstructions: Sections 416.20 Approval Process for Sidewalk Café, Including Permits and Fees to further extend the effectiveness of certain temporary expedited measures for the City of Pittsburgh sidewalk café permit application process through December 31, 2021.
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 647 of 2020, effective December 23, 2020, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2021 Capital Budget and the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2021 through 2026 Capital Improvement Program”, by increasing BRIDGE UPGRADES by $190,000.
Resolution approving the recommendation made by the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure that Hermitage Street be paved with asphalt in accordance with Section 417.06 of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances.
Resolution providing for a reimbursement agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated with the construction phase of the 30th Street Bridge construction project, and providing for the payment of municipal incurred costs thereof, not to exceed One Million Six Hundred Thousand ($1,600,000.00) dollars; and the municipal share of Commonwealth Incurred Costs not to exceed Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500.00) dollars.
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 a Lease Agreement with Beaver Avenue Associates, LLC, to provide a leased space at 1301 Beaver Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, for the purposes of housing the Facilities Maintenance Division of the Department of Public Works, for the total cost not to exceed [Two Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Six-Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($266,616.00)], Two- Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Six-Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($271,616.00), including utilities, over a two-year period with an option for two one-year extensions if necessary at the same lease rate.
Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for proposed land development located at 3209 & 3211 Dobson Street at the parcels numbered 26-E-40 & 26-E-41, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for Catherine Terrace at 618/620/622/624 Elmore St & 621/623/625/627 Perry St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 5007 Lytle Street, 15th Ward, Pittsburgh, PA 15207.
Resolution providing for an Agreement with the Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh, to provide training on the Fair Housing Act to staff of the City of Pittsburgh, Urban Redevelopment Authority, and/or Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, and to private landlords operating in Pittsburgh; and, to provide quarterly presentations and technical assistance on the Fair Housing Act to staff of the City of Pittsburgh, Urban Redevelopment Authority, and/or Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($259,000.00).
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service to enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with NEOGOV for the upgrade and continual maintenance of software for HR workforce management, applicant tracking, and Civil Service testing, and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $88,698.41.
Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000.00) in favor of Will El & Todd J. Hollis, c/o Todd J. Hollis, Esquire, as final settlement of all claims, costs, and fees related to this Plaintiff only in the police related action filed at 2:15-cv-00834 in the US District Court which has been pending in multiple stages of litigation since 2015. (Executive Session held 3/30/21)
Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Joann Ducouer and her attorney, Bernard C.
Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Chris Boyle Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC, 1759 Fort Washington Avenue, Ambler, PA for professional consulting services in connection with litigation for an amount not to exceed Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($13,000.00). (Executive Session held 3/30/21)
Resolution appointing Councilman Reverend Ricky V. Burgess as a Member of the Commission on Racial Equity. Councilman Reverend Burgess will serve in one of two seats reserved for members of Pittsburgh City Council whose districts contain a predominant number of racial minorities.
Resolution appointing Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle as a Member of the Commission on Racial Equity. Councilman Lavelle will serve in one of two seats reserved for members of Pittsburgh City Council whose districts contain a predominant number of racial minorities.
Resolution appointing Councilman DeWitt Walton as a Member of the Commission on Racial Equity. Councilman Walton will serve in a seat reserved for a member of Allegheny County Council whose district contains a significant number of City residents who are racial minorities.
Resolution appointing State Representative Jake Wheatley as a Member of the Commission on Racial Equity. Representative Wheatley will serve in a seat reserved for a Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Resolution appointing Jam Hammond as a Member of the Commission on Racial Equity. Director Hammond will serve in a seat reserved for the Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations.
Resolution appointing Majestic Lane as a Member of the Commission on Racial Equity. Mr. Lane will serve in a seat reserved for the Chief Equity Officer of the City of Pittsburgh.
Resolution appointing Jarah Doose as a Member of the Commission on Racial Equity. Ms. Doose will serve in a seat reserved for a representative of the office of the member of the United States House of Representatives whose district contains the largest proportion of the City as measured by population. Ms. Doose will represent United States Congressman Mike Doyle.
Files a communication from Kevin Pawlos about acting pay approval on behalf of the Department of Parks and Recreation for Edward Ulrich, per the Acting Pay Policy revised in June 2018.
Records the Public Works committee report for March 3, 2021.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a First Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and Victor Stanley Inc. for litter can monitoring software and hardware components by increasing the total allocation to $380,145.00
Resolution granting unto 2614 SMALLMAN ASSOCIATES LP, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, to install light fixtures an entry canopy, exterior façade cladding, and a set of existing stairs at 211 26th Street in the 2nd Ward, 7th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Resolution granting unto GALA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, (2) projecting signs, a shed style awning, and (2) existing light fixtures, at 2112 Penn Ave in the 2nd Ward, 7th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Resolution granting unto PEDANTIC LLC, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, an existing concrete block planter, at 110 South Atlantic Ave, in the 8th Ward, 7th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Resolution granting unto 610 WOOD ST PARTNERS LLC, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a projecting blade sign, at 610 Wood Street in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Resolution providing for an supplemental reimbursement agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated with the CBD Signals project, and providing for the payment of municipal incurred costs thereof, not to exceed Two Million Four Hundred Ninety Four Thousand ($2,494,000.00) dollars; reimbursable at eighty percent; and the municipal share of Commonwealth Incurred Costs not to exceed Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,00.00) dollars, a Zero ($0) increase from the previous agreement.
Resolution amending Resolution 107 of 2019, 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 planning, design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies, operations, and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the production of the Complete Streets Design Guidelines and associated projects” to increase the total not to exceed to $488,971.00 for payment of work performed by Utile, Inc. (#53063).
Records the Land Use and Economic Development committee report for March 3, 2021.
Resolution further amending Resolution No. 840 of 2019, effective December 23, 2019, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2020 Capital Budget and the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2020 through 2025 Capital Improvement Program”, by restoring WAR MEMORIALS to WAR MEMORIALS AND PUBLIC ART.
Records the Intergovernmental Affairs committee report for March 3, 2021.
Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the 3250 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.
Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the 3213-3215 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.
Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the Gupta - Butler St project, Lots 80-L-3 & 80-L-4, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.