Meeting

Standing Committees · Jul 7, 2021

10:00 AM · Council Chambers · 14 itemsMinutes Details

Legislation Items

Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.

OrderFileTitleDiscussionVoteVotes ForVotes Against
12021-1588Resolution transferring a total of $380,000 within the 2021 Operating Budget from the Department of Public Works to the Department of Parks & Recreation, for the purpose of increasing pay for lifeguards and reopening as many pools as possible for the 2021 season.No matched discussionHeld in Committee to the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 7/14/2021Not recordedNot recorded
22021-1652Resolution appropriating federal American Rescue Plan funding for a four year period, from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024, as recommended by the Mayor and the Pittsburgh Recovery Task Force, at a total cost not to exceed the amount received from the United States Department of Treasury. (Public Hearing held 7/10/21 & 7/12/21)No matched discussionHeld for a CABLECAST Public HearingNot recordedNot recorded
32021-1653Resolution amending resolution number 645 of 2020, entitled “Resolution making appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the public business of the City of Pittsburgh and for meeting the debt charges thereof for the Fiscal Year, beginning January 1, 2021” so as to reopen the 2021 budget to account for American Rescue Plan funding. (Public Hearing held 7/10/21 & 7/12/21)No matched discussionHeld for a CABLECAST Public HearingNot recordedNot recorded
42021-1654Resolution amending resolution number 646 of 2020, entitled “Resolution fixing the number of officers and employees of the City of Pittsburgh for the 2021 fiscal year, and the rate of compensation thereof, and setting maximum levels for designated positions” so as to reopen the 2021 budget to account for American Rescue Plan funding. (Public Hearing held 7/10/21 & 7/12/21)No matched discussionHeld for a CABLECAST Public HearingNot recordedNot recorded
52021-1655Resolution 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 various line items by $57,349,840 $16,265,169 with funding from the American Rescue Plan. (Public Hearing held 7/10/21 & 7/12/21)No matched discussionHeld for a CABLECAST Public HearingNot recordedNot recorded
62021-1661Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 41 of 2020, amending the City of Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title VI-Conduct, Article I, Regulated Rights and Action, Chapter 626A-Temporary Covid-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave, amending the Temporary Covid-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Ordinance [to expire upon termination of the federal Proclamation 9994 of National Emergency Concerning the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic].No matched discussionAMENDEDNot recordedNot recorded
7Item 62 P-CardsNo matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
82021-1648Resolution amending Resolution number 721 of 2019, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Parks and the Department of Public Works to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater for a portion of real property located on Liberty Avenue between 29th and 30th Streets” to include the proposed Lease for approval by a majority vote of City Council before final execution between the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Department of Public Works and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, as required by the original 2019 Resolution.No matched discussionHeld in the Committee on Public Works , due back by 7/14/2021Not recordedNot recorded
92021-1649Resolution amending Resolution No. 271 of 2021 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 discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
102021-1650Resolution providing for the filing of applications by the Commonwealth of PA, Department of Human Services for grants in connection with the Joint Jobs Initiative Program Employment Advancement and Retention Network (EARN) and providing for the authorization to enter into agreements with various agencies and to pay for expenditures for costs to support, implement and administer the program. Cost not to exceed $3,828,594No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
112021-1657Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of City Planning to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s Keystone Historic Preservation Planning Grants program to support updating the current historical context for the Manchester Historic District to properly reflect events which occurred that supported the Civil Rights Movement and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed SEVENTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($17,500.00) dollars for this stated purpose. The grant requires a match from the City of Pittsburgh in the amount of SEVENTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($17,500.00) dollars for this stated purpose for a total project cost of THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND ($35,000.00) dollars.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
122021-1586Ordinance amending and supplementing the City Code at Title Four: Public Places and Property, Article XI: Parks and Playgrounds, Chapter 477: Permits and Fees, Section 477.01: Park Permit Procedures, Section 477.02: Fees for Swimming Pools, Golf Course, Skating Rinks and Other Recreational Facilities, so as to give priority to City residents for park facility rentals.No matched discussionHeld in the Committee on Urban Recreation , due back by 7/14/2021Not recordedNot recorded
132021-1673Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into a contribution and cooperation agreement with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for certain utility relocation and other work elements in connection with the South Side Signals Project.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
142021-1368Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for proposed land development located at the corner of Herron Avenue and Ruthven Street, including those parcels identified on the attached Exhibit B, located in Pittsburgh, PA 15219.No matched discussionHeld in the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, due back by 8/25/2021Not recordedNot recorded
Order 12021-1588

Resolution transferring a total of $380,000 within the 2021 Operating Budget from the Department of Public Works to the Department of Parks & Recreation, for the purpose of increasing pay for lifeguards and reopening as many pools as possible for the 2021 season.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held in Committee to the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 7/14/2021
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 22021-1652

Resolution appropriating federal American Rescue Plan funding for a four year period, from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024, as recommended by the Mayor and the Pittsburgh Recovery Task Force, at a total cost not to exceed the amount received from the United States Department of Treasury. (Public Hearing held 7/10/21 & 7/12/21)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held for a CABLECAST Public Hearing
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 32021-1653

Resolution amending resolution number 645 of 2020, entitled “Resolution making appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the public business of the City of Pittsburgh and for meeting the debt charges thereof for the Fiscal Year, beginning January 1, 2021” so as to reopen the 2021 budget to account for American Rescue Plan funding. (Public Hearing held 7/10/21 & 7/12/21)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held for a CABLECAST Public Hearing
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 42021-1654

Resolution amending resolution number 646 of 2020, entitled “Resolution fixing the number of officers and employees of the City of Pittsburgh for the 2021 fiscal year, and the rate of compensation thereof, and setting maximum levels for designated positions” so as to reopen the 2021 budget to account for American Rescue Plan funding. (Public Hearing held 7/10/21 & 7/12/21)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held for a CABLECAST Public Hearing
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 52021-1655

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 various line items by $57,349,840 $16,265,169 with funding from the American Rescue Plan. (Public Hearing held 7/10/21 & 7/12/21)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held for a CABLECAST Public Hearing
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 62021-1661

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 41 of 2020, amending the City of Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title VI-Conduct, Article I, Regulated Rights and Action, Chapter 626A-Temporary Covid-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave, amending the Temporary Covid-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Ordinance [to expire upon termination of the federal Proclamation 9994 of National Emergency Concerning the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic].

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
AMENDED
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded

P-Cards

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
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Order 82021-1648

Resolution amending Resolution number 721 of 2019, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Parks and the Department of Public Works to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater for a portion of real property located on Liberty Avenue between 29th and 30th Streets” to include the proposed Lease for approval by a majority vote of City Council before final execution between the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Department of Public Works and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, as required by the original 2019 Resolution.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held in the Committee on Public Works , due back by 7/14/2021
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 92021-1649

Resolution amending Resolution No. 271 of 2021 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
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 102021-1650

Resolution providing for the filing of applications by the Commonwealth of PA, Department of Human Services for grants in connection with the Joint Jobs Initiative Program Employment Advancement and Retention Network (EARN) and providing for the authorization to enter into agreements with various agencies and to pay for expenditures for costs to support, implement and administer the program. Cost not to exceed $3,828,594

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 112021-1657

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of City Planning to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s Keystone Historic Preservation Planning Grants program to support updating the current historical context for the Manchester Historic District to properly reflect events which occurred that supported the Civil Rights Movement and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed SEVENTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($17,500.00) dollars for this stated purpose. The grant requires a match from the City of Pittsburgh in the amount of SEVENTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($17,500.00) dollars for this stated purpose for a total project cost of THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND ($35,000.00) dollars.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 122021-1586

Ordinance amending and supplementing the City Code at Title Four: Public Places and Property, Article XI: Parks and Playgrounds, Chapter 477: Permits and Fees, Section 477.01: Park Permit Procedures, Section 477.02: Fees for Swimming Pools, Golf Course, Skating Rinks and Other Recreational Facilities, so as to give priority to City residents for park facility rentals.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held in the Committee on Urban Recreation , due back by 7/14/2021
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 132021-1673

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into a contribution and cooperation agreement with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for certain utility relocation and other work elements in connection with the South Side Signals Project.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 142021-1368

Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for proposed land development located at the corner of Herron Avenue and Ruthven Street, including those parcels identified on the attached Exhibit B, located in Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held in the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, due back by 8/25/2021
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded