Meeting

City Council · Apr 27, 2021

10:00 AM · Council Chambers · 23 itemsMinutes Details

Legislation Items

Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.

OrderFileTitleDiscussionVoteVotes ForVotes Against
12021-1417WHEREAS, Harry G “Knute” Finnerty was born to John and Ella Finnerty on Wednesday, April 29, 1931 in Carnegie Pennsylvania and celebrates his 90th Birthday with family and friends; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
22021-1418WHEREAS, Following in his father’s footsteps and joining the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police in 1993, Chief Scott Schubert has dedicated the entirety of his professional career to the City and to its residents; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
32021-1419WHEREAS, in 1594 the world’s first documented arbor plantation festival was held in Mondoñedo, Spain at the site of Alameda de Los Remedios , where plantings of lime and horse-chestnut trees still take place today; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
42021-1420WHEREAS, according to data of reported crashes compiled by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 4,099 pedestrians and 1,003 bicyclists were injured in crashes throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2019; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
52021-1408Resolution submitting the recommendation of the Commission on Naming Public Properties to formalize Frick Park’s trail names, “Clayton Hill”, “Trough Trail”, “Concrete Block”, and “Two Seventy- Six”. (Public Hearing held 5/25/21)No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
62021-1409Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the 131 Shiloh Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
72021-1411Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through H: A: 1642 Worthington, B: 0 Gopher, C: 0 Kilbourne, D: 964 Manton, E: 0 Industry, F: 1031 Woods Run, G: 3251 Central, [H: 1703 Termon - DELETE]No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
82021-1412Resolution 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 H: A: 816 Cherokee, B: 0 Stanley, C: 1417 Warner, D: 1608 Brighton, E: 1606 Brighton, F: 1600 Brighton, G: 1607-09 McCullough, H: 1733 McCulloughNo matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
92021-1413Resolution amending Resolution No. 400 of 2020, authorizing the Mayor and Directors of the Departments of Public Safety, Finance and/or Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements for acquisition of real property and execution of related Agreements for the site of the former U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facility known as the Highland Drive Medical Center, located along the east side of Washington Boulevard (Highway PA-8) at 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (“Property”), for construction of new facilities and renovation of existing facilities for emergency management and law enforcement uses by City’s Department of Public Safety.No matched discussionWaived under Rule 8Not recordedNot recorded
102021-1410Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Six entitled “Conduct,” Article I, entitled “Regulated Rights and Actions,” Chapter 601, entitled “Public Order,” to amend the title and substance of Section 601.17 currently reading “RESERVED. (Reserved for future legislation.)” with the title "Hate Crimes," and substantive legislation to provide for additional penalties for criminal conduct motivated by hatred toward certain characteristics of other persons, under certain terms and conditions.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
112021-1416Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative; Article IX, Boards, Commissions and Authorities, to add a Section 177A.11, LGBT Business Enterprises.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
122021-1414Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title 9, Zoning; Article III, Overlay Zoning District, Chapter 907: Development Overlay Districts, removing subsection 907.02.K for IPOD- 6 Inclusionary Housing Overlay District and creating 907.04.A Inclusionary Housing Overlay District. (Public Hearing held 6/2/21)No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
132021-1415Files a communication from Michael Lamb about Fiscal Audit of the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Finance - Real Estate Division and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) of Pittsburgh, Tax Abatement and Tax Incremental Financing Program, dated April 22, 2021.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
142021-1404Records the Finance and Law committee report for April 21, 2021.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
152021-1385Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into a License Agreement or Agreements with Mistick Construction Company and certain related entities to allow the performance of site preparation work on designated City property in order to facilitate the construction of Cal-Bride Place, an affordable housing development.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
162021-1389Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to establish a joint Pittsburgh Recovery Task Force consisting of representatives of the Office of the Mayor, President of Council, President Pro-Tempore and Chairman, Committee on Finance and Law, City Council, to [oversee] make recommendations as to the distribution of funds allocated to the City of Pittsburgh pursuant to the American Recovery Plan Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2 (“ARPA”).No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledAye: 8Burgess, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 1Anthony Coghill
172021-1405Records the Public Works committee report for April 21, 2021.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
182021-1379Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a Memorandum or Memoranda of Understanding with the Western Pennsylvania Energy Consortium (“WPEC”), for aggregated purchasing of electricity, prorated cost-sharing amongst WPEC members as well as the establishment of a subaccount on behalf of the members of the Western Pennsylvania Energy Consortium (WPEC) in order to procure electricity at lower costs and increase City’s use of renewable energy sources.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
192021-1380Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements and/or Commodity Master Agreement(s) with Direct Energy Business LLC (“Direct Energy”) for the supply of electricity to City buildings and facilities, as well as additional services including those in regards to the establishment of a subaccount on behalf of the members of the Western Pennsylvania Energy Consortium (WPEC). Said services shall be performed in conjunction with guidance provided by City’s energy consultant, Enel X North America, Inc. (“Enel X”).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
202021-1406Records the Human Resources committee report for April 21, 2021.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
212021-1383Resolution amending resolution 491 of 2019 providing for an Agreement, or Agreements, with the CREATE Lab at Carnegie Mellon University, to develop an interactive mapping tool utilizing local housing data regarding discrimination, displacement, eviction, and gentrification to help provide evidence for systemic and complex housing complaints, and to better coordinate outreach efforts with local advocacy agencies, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 $30,000.00.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
222021-1407Records the Intergovernmental Affairs committee report for April 21, 2021.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
232021-1381Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the administration of certain projects and programs, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $1,500,000.00. (Council Districts: All).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
Order 12021-1417

WHEREAS, Harry G “Knute” Finnerty was born to John and Ella Finnerty on Wednesday, April 29, 1931 in Carnegie Pennsylvania and celebrates his 90th Birthday with family and friends; and,

Discussion
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Order 22021-1418

WHEREAS, Following in his father’s footsteps and joining the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police in 1993, Chief Scott Schubert has dedicated the entirety of his professional career to the City and to its residents; and,

Discussion
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Adopted
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Order 32021-1419

WHEREAS, in 1594 the world’s first documented arbor plantation festival was held in Mondoñedo, Spain at the site of Alameda de Los Remedios , where plantings of lime and horse-chestnut trees still take place today; and,

Discussion
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Order 42021-1420

WHEREAS, according to data of reported crashes compiled by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 4,099 pedestrians and 1,003 bicyclists were injured in crashes throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2019; and,

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Order 52021-1408

Resolution submitting the recommendation of the Commission on Naming Public Properties to formalize Frick Park’s trail names, “Clayton Hill”, “Trough Trail”, “Concrete Block”, and “Two Seventy- Six”. (Public Hearing held 5/25/21)

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Order 62021-1409

Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the 131 Shiloh Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211.

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Order 72021-1411

Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through H: A: 1642 Worthington, B: 0 Gopher, C: 0 Kilbourne, D: 964 Manton, E: 0 Industry, F: 1031 Woods Run, G: 3251 Central, [H: 1703 Termon - DELETE]

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Order 82021-1412

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 H: A: 816 Cherokee, B: 0 Stanley, C: 1417 Warner, D: 1608 Brighton, E: 1606 Brighton, F: 1600 Brighton, G: 1607-09 McCullough, H: 1733 McCullough

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Order 92021-1413

Resolution amending Resolution No. 400 of 2020, authorizing the Mayor and Directors of the Departments of Public Safety, Finance and/or Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements for acquisition of real property and execution of related Agreements for the site of the former U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facility known as the Highland Drive Medical Center, located along the east side of Washington Boulevard (Highway PA-8) at 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (“Property”), for construction of new facilities and renovation of existing facilities for emergency management and law enforcement uses by City’s Department of Public Safety.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Waived under Rule 8
Votes For
Not recorded
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Not recorded
Order 102021-1410

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Six entitled “Conduct,” Article I, entitled “Regulated Rights and Actions,” Chapter 601, entitled “Public Order,” to amend the title and substance of Section 601.17 currently reading “RESERVED. (Reserved for future legislation.)” with the title "Hate Crimes," and substantive legislation to provide for additional penalties for criminal conduct motivated by hatred toward certain characteristics of other persons, under certain terms and conditions.

Discussion
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Order 112021-1416

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative; Article IX, Boards, Commissions and Authorities, to add a Section 177A.11, LGBT Business Enterprises.

Discussion
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Order 122021-1414

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title 9, Zoning; Article III, Overlay Zoning District, Chapter 907: Development Overlay Districts, removing subsection 907.02.K for IPOD- 6 Inclusionary Housing Overlay District and creating 907.04.A Inclusionary Housing Overlay District. (Public Hearing held 6/2/21)

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Order 132021-1415

Files a communication from Michael Lamb about Fiscal Audit of the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Finance - Real Estate Division and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) of Pittsburgh, Tax Abatement and Tax Incremental Financing Program, dated April 22, 2021.

Discussion
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Order 142021-1404

Records the Finance and Law committee report for April 21, 2021.

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Order 152021-1385

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into a License Agreement or Agreements with Mistick Construction Company and certain related entities to allow the performance of site preparation work on designated City property in order to facilitate the construction of Cal-Bride Place, an affordable housing development.

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 162021-1389

Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to establish a joint Pittsburgh Recovery Task Force consisting of representatives of the Office of the Mayor, President of Council, President Pro-Tempore and Chairman, Committee on Finance and Law, City Council, to [oversee] make recommendations as to the distribution of funds allocated to the City of Pittsburgh pursuant to the American Recovery Plan Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2 (“ARPA”).

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Aye: 8Burgess, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
Votes Against
No: 1Anthony Coghill
Order 172021-1405

Records the Public Works committee report for April 21, 2021.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Read, Received and Filed
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Order 182021-1379

Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a Memorandum or Memoranda of Understanding with the Western Pennsylvania Energy Consortium (“WPEC”), for aggregated purchasing of electricity, prorated cost-sharing amongst WPEC members as well as the establishment of a subaccount on behalf of the members of the Western Pennsylvania Energy Consortium (WPEC) in order to procure electricity at lower costs and increase City’s use of renewable energy sources.

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 192021-1380

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements and/or Commodity Master Agreement(s) with Direct Energy Business LLC (“Direct Energy”) for the supply of electricity to City buildings and facilities, as well as additional services including those in regards to the establishment of a subaccount on behalf of the members of the Western Pennsylvania Energy Consortium (WPEC). Said services shall be performed in conjunction with guidance provided by City’s energy consultant, Enel X North America, Inc. (“Enel X”).

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 202021-1406

Records the Human Resources committee report for April 21, 2021.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Read, Received and Filed
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Not recorded
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Order 212021-1383

Resolution amending resolution 491 of 2019 providing for an Agreement, or Agreements, with the CREATE Lab at Carnegie Mellon University, to develop an interactive mapping tool utilizing local housing data regarding discrimination, displacement, eviction, and gentrification to help provide evidence for systemic and complex housing complaints, and to better coordinate outreach efforts with local advocacy agencies, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 $30,000.00.

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 222021-1407

Records the Intergovernmental Affairs committee report for April 21, 2021.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Read, Received and Filed
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Order 232021-1381

Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the administration of certain projects and programs, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $1,500,000.00. (Council Districts: All).

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