Meeting

Standing Committees · Mar 17, 2021

10:00 AM · Council Chambers · 15 itemsMinutes Details

Legislation Items

Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.

OrderFileTitleDiscussionVoteVotes ForVotes Against
12021-1276Resolution 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)No matched discussionHeld for Executive SessionNot recordedNot recorded
22021-1277Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Joann Ducouer and her attorney, Bernard C.No matched discussionHeld for Executive SessionNot recordedNot recorded
32021-1278Resolution 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)No matched discussionAMENDED BY SUBSTITUTENot recordedNot recorded
4Item 45 P-Cards Standing CommitteeNo matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
52021-1087Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One -- Administrative, Article III - Organization, Chapter 116: Department of Public Safety, to add a new subsection, § 116.17 - “Prohibition on the Execution of ‘No-Knock’ Warrants”, by requiring all City police officers, when executing any warrant, to physically knock and announce the presence of police before entering a premises.” (Executive Session held 2/1/21)No matched discussionHeld in Committee to the Committee on Public Safety Services, due back by 3/31/2021Not recordedNot recorded
62020-0145 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 36 of 2019, amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title 6: Conduct, Article III: Dogs, cats and other animals, by repealing Chapter 639: Crocodilians and Venomous Snakes in its entirety and adding a new Chapter 639: Crocodilian Species and Red-Eared Sliders, prohibiting the keeping, sale, exchange, adoption, exchange or transfer of such animals in the city of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Waived under the Rules of Counci to be added to the Agenda. The motion carried. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.No matched discussionWaived under the Rules of Counci to be added to the AgendaNot recordedNot recorded
72021-1268Resolution 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.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
82021-1269Resolution 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.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
92021-1270Resolution 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.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
102021-1085Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine: Zoning Code, Article VI: Development Standards, Chapter 914: Parking, Loading, and Access by adding a new section 914.09.J: Parking Access for Single-Unit Attached Residential Uses to require rear or side access to off-street parking spaces for single-family attached dwellings. (Public Hearing held 4/21/2021)No matched discussionHeld for a CABLECAST Public HearingNot recordedNot recorded
112021-1279Resolution 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.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
122021-1272Updates 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.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
132021-1273Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for Catherine Terrace at 618/620/622/624 Elmore St & 621/623/625/627 Perry St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
142021-1274Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 5007 Lytle Street, 15th Ward, Pittsburgh, PA 15207.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
152021-1275Resolution 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).No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
Order 12021-1276

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)

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Held for Executive Session
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Order 22021-1277

Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Joann Ducouer and her attorney, Bernard C.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Held for Executive Session
Votes For
Not recorded
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Order 32021-1278

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)

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No matched discussion
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AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE
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P-Cards Standing Committee

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No matched discussion
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Order 52021-1087

Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One -- Administrative, Article III - Organization, Chapter 116: Department of Public Safety, to add a new subsection, § 116.17 - “Prohibition on the Execution of ‘No-Knock’ Warrants”, by requiring all City police officers, when executing any warrant, to physically knock and announce the presence of police before entering a premises.” (Executive Session held 2/1/21)

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Held in Committee to the Committee on Public Safety Services, due back by 3/31/2021
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 36 of 2019, amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title 6: Conduct, Article III: Dogs, cats and other animals, by repealing Chapter 639: Crocodilians and Venomous Snakes in its entirety and adding a new Chapter 639: Crocodilian Species and Red-Eared Sliders, prohibiting the keeping, sale, exchange, adoption, exchange or transfer of such animals in the city of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Waived under the Rules of Counci to be added to the Agenda. The motion carried. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Waived under the Rules of Counci to be added to the Agenda
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Not recorded
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Order 72021-1268

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.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 82021-1269

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.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 92021-1270

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.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 102021-1085

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine: Zoning Code, Article VI: Development Standards, Chapter 914: Parking, Loading, and Access by adding a new section 914.09.J: Parking Access for Single-Unit Attached Residential Uses to require rear or side access to off-street parking spaces for single-family attached dwellings. (Public Hearing held 4/21/2021)

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Held for a CABLECAST Public Hearing
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 112021-1279

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.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 122021-1272

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.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 132021-1273

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.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 142021-1274

Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 5007 Lytle Street, 15th Ward, Pittsburgh, PA 15207.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 152021-1275

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).

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded