Meeting

City Council · Oct 26, 2021

10:00 AM · Council Chambers · 52 itemsMinutes Details

Legislation Items

Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.

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12021-2097Declares Tuesday, October 26, 2021 to be “Pittsburgh Hearts of Steel Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
22021-2100WHEREAS October 24th through 30th, 2021 marks National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
32021-2071Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, between the City of Pittsburgh and Brighton Heights Citizens Federation (BHCF), a 501(c) non-profit organization, in order that the Brighton Heights Citizens Federation (BHCF) will utilize a part of the first floor of the City of Pittsburgh building, located at 3515 McClure Avenue, for temporary storage. The term of the lease shall not exceed twelve (12) months. The Agreement(s) shall be in a form approved by the City Solicitor.No matched discussionWaived under Rule 8Not recordedNot recorded
42021-2072Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to receive a grant from Keep America Beautiful to implement a Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (CLLP) and Cigarette Litter Stand placement in the amount of FIFTEEN THOUSAND ($15,000.00) DOLLARS for this stated purpose.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
52021-2073Resolution authorizing an Agreement or Agreements with The Efficiency Network (TEN) for services related to City Streetlight LED Conversion, at a cost not to exceed Sixteen Million Dollars ($16,000,000.00).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
62021-2074Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned property in the 18th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 14-A, Lot 247, located at the southwest corner of Ceres Way and Pedro Way (Council District No. 3).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
72021-2075Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Amani Christian Community Development Corporation, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 10-P, Lots 25, 26, and 27, in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 6).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
82021-2076Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the following Publicly-Owned properties in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 10-K, Lots 94, 95, 95-A, 95-B, 96, and 99, located on the west side of Elmore Street between Wylie and Webster avenues and on the east side of Wooster Street between Wylie and Webster avenues (Council District No. 6).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
92021-2077Resolution approving execution of a Contract of Contracts for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Fifth and Dinwiddie Development LLC, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 11-E, Lots 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 60-A, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 65-A, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, and 85 (Block 11-E, Lot 85, being formerly designated as Block 11-E, Lots 81, 82, and 85), in the 3rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 6).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
102021-2078Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Land Trust for the sale of Block 75-L, Lots 270, 275, 276, 277, and 314, and Block 75-M, Lot 83, in the 27th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 1).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
112021-2079Resolution approving Execution of a Deed by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh, for the sale of Block 88-H, Lot 161, Block 128-R, Lot 100, Block 129-A, Lot 160, and Block 129-N, Lot 40, in the 14th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Frick Park Expansion - Council District No. 5).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
122021-2080Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Garfield Highlands LP, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 50-H, Lot 11, and Block 50-M, Lots 1, 4, 5, 8, 44, 180, 181, and 186, in the 10th and 11th Wards of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 9).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
132021-2081Resolution approving Execution of a Deed by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh, for the sale of Block 31-G, Lot 200, in the 31st Ward and Block 32-H, Lot 100, in the 16th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Hays Woods - Council District No. 5).No matched discussionWaived under Rule 8Not recordedNot recorded
142021-2082Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the vacated Right of Way adjoining the Publicly-Owned properties in the 21st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 22-F, Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, and Block 22-G, Lots 1, 2, 4, and 14, located at 1241 Kunkle Avenue, 1237 Kunkel Avenue, California Avenue between Kunkle Avenue and Doll Way, 1229 Kunkle Avenue, 1227 Kunkle Avenue, Doll Way between Kunkle Avenue and California Avenue, 1937 Sedgwick Street, 1935 Sedgwick Street, 1935 Sedgwick Street, and Sedgwick Street at California Avenue, respectively (Council District No. 6).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
152021-2083Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the following Publicly-Owned properties in the 25th and 26th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 22-D, Lot 216, and Block 46-J, Lots 35 and 37 (north side of Brightridge Street between Brighton Road and North Charles Street, 511 Chester Avenue, and south side of Chester Avenue west of Holyoke Street - Council District No. 6).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
162021-2084Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Home Town Real Estate, LLC, an affiliate of PNC Bank, National Association, for the sale of Block 1-H, Lots 234 and 235, in the 2nd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 6).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
172021-2085Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Sankofa Group Inc., or a related entity, for the sale of Block 10-P, Lots 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 154, 155, 156, 158, 159, 159A, 160, 161, and 165, in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 6).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
182021-2086Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Steel City Squash, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 124-K, Lots 65, 66, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 78-A, 78-B, 123, 123-A, 124, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 147, and 149, in the 12th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 9).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
192021-2087Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to execute a quit claim deed or deeds, and any other necessary or appropriate documents, agreements, and instruments conveying AS IS all of the City’s right, title and interest, if any, in Block 48-N, Lot 10, in the 24th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, to the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (“URA”) for consideration of $1.00 each, contingent upon the Mayor and Director of the Department of Finance first entering into a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the URA setting forth the rights and obligations of the City and the URA relating to these initial conveyances and further setting forth the rights and obligations of the City and the URA relating to the subsequent disposition of this property to third parties. (Council District 1)No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
202021-2088Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with PSI Services, Talent Measurement & Education for professional consulting services in connection with Police Officer Recruit candidate examination and selection services, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $180,000.00.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
212021-2089Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with consultants and/or service providers for professional services in connection with Civil Service and MPOETC required assessment and evaluation of Public Safety candidates, and providing for payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $190,000.00.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
222021-2090Resolution amending Resolution 651 of 2020 to include rental permit registration fees in the 2021 Fee Book pursuant to City Code Chapter 170.No matched discussionWaived under Rule 8Not recordedNot recorded
232021-2091Resolution authorizing the issuance of two warrants with the total sum of Four Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($495,000.00), which shall be allocated and paid as follows: Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($200,000.00) made payable to Brandon Firman and Two Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($295,000.00) made payable to Tucker Arensberg, P.C., in final settlement related to litigation at USDC 2:16-cv-01393. (Executive Session held 11/8/21)No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
242021-2092Resolution creating the OneStopPGH Permitting Technology Trust Fund, in which a technology fee collected from applicable OneStopPGH permits shall be deposited. The monies deposited in said trust fund shall be used by participating departments to cover expenses associated with the OneStopPGH permitting platform for ongoing maintenance and enhancements to improve customer and user experience.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
252021-2101Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code of Ordinances in multiple locations with provisions related to lead safety and mitigation in order to reduce, and thereby mitigate the health risks of, exposure of City residents, and particularly young children, to lead (Pb) hazards.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
262021-2093Resolution amending Resolution No. 377 of 2021, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections of the City of Pittsburgh to apply for grant funding from the Allegheny County Department of Community and Economic Development’s Act 152 Blight Removal Program” to add language to allow the City of Pittsburgh to decrease the amount of the grant, allow the City to accept the grant award, and allow the City to spend the funds.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
272021-2094Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article V, Chapter 912, Accessory Uses and Structures, Section 912.04, Accessory Use and Structure Development and Operational Standards; Chapter 914 Parking Loading and Access, Section 914.07, Alternative Access Plans, Chapter 925, Measurements, Section 925.06, Setbacks, to update the standards for fences and walls, parking pads and garages for residential uses with fewer than five spaces, and other accessory uses and structures. (Public Hearing held 12/14/21)No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
282021-2095Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article V, Use Regulations, Chapter 911, Primary Uses, Section 911.02, Use Table, and Section 911.04, Use Standards; Chapter 912, Accessory Uses and Structures, Section 912.04, Accessory Use and Structure Development and Operational Standards; Chapter 913, Use Exceptions and Conditions Not Listed in the Use Table, Section 913.04, Special Exceptions; and Article VI, Development Standards, Chapter 914 Parking Loading and Access, Section 914.02, Off-Street Parking Schedules to update the standards and definitions for Restaurant and Restaurant Fast-Food uses, and to update the standards for other drive -through uses within the City of Pittsburgh. (Public Hearing held 12/14/21)No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
292021-2096Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article IX - Development Review Procedures, Chapter 922 - Measurements by amending language in Section 922.02. (Public Hearing held 12/14/21)No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
302021-2065Records the Finance and Law committee report for October 20, 2021.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
312021-1980Ordinance amending and supplementing the City Code at Title Two: Fiscal, Article V: Special Funds, Chapter 237: Stop the Violence Fund, to clarify uses and restrictions of the fund.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
322021-1999Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into a License Agreement with Module Design, Inc. and ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC, to allow the performance of pre-development geotechnical survey work on designated City property in order to facilitate the construction of a ten- unit mixed-income housing development project.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
332021-2000Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Finance to enter into a Donation and Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Pittsburgh Land Bank and GRB Law to document the donation of legal services relating to the performance of designated quiet title actions on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh; and further, pursuant to Chapter 210 of the City Code (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) accepting the donation by Pittsburgh Land Bank of such legal services to be performed by GRB Law on behalf of the City.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
342021-2016An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title I: Administrative, Article XI: Human Resources, Chapter 198: Campaign Finance Regulations so as to permit the use of funds held by a candidate committee for childcare expenses.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
352021-2058Resolution authorizing an Agreement or Agreements with Maher Duessel for services related to the administration of the City’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP1) funding, at a cost not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
362021-2066Records the Public Safety Services committee report for October 20, 2021.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
372021-2001Resolution amending Resolution No. 512 of 2020, previously amending Resolution No. 246 of 2020, No. 493 of 2019 and Resolution No. 133 of 2018, authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a fourth amended professional services agreement or agreements with Johnson Controls for continued security camera integration and support services at an additional cost of $498,555 and extending such agreement(s) for one year, and increasing the overall agreement compensation to $6,188,557.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
382021-2015Resolution directing the Bureau of Police to take immediate steps to improve its data collection and the publication thereof in such a manner that meets specific disaggregation criteria, making any necessary and appropriate changes to its internal operating procedures to comply with the contents of this Resolution.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
392021-2067Records the Public Works committee report for October 20, 2021.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
402021-2045Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Public Works and the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Lease Agreement or Agreements with Steamfitters Local Union 449 to allow the City to lease certain real property for use as Pittsburgh Bureau of Police facilities for a term of sixty-four (64) months at a total cost not to exceed Three Million One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Fifty-Four Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents ($3,149,054.64), excluding utilities.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
412021-2068Records the Land Use and Economic Development committee report for October 20, 2021.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
422021-2005Resolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Bromberg & Associates LLC for the purposes of providing effective communication services to people with disabilities for the payment at a cost thereof, not to exceed $27,000.00.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
432021-2006Resolution amending resolution No. 216 of 2020 entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of City Planning to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program to provide funding for the master planning process of Fowler Park” to add language to allow the City of Pittsburgh to accept the grant award and spend the Funds.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
442021-2007Resolution 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,” so as to identify specific projects in City Council District 6 and authorize a subsequent Agreement or Agreements for operation/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities on behalf of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
452021-2069Records the Innovation, Performance and Asset Management committee report for October 20, 2021.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
462021-2002Resolution amending Resolution No. 548 of 2019 which amended Resolution No. 801 of 2017 which authorized the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance to enter into an Agreement, Agreements or Amendments with Amcom for the lease of the Multi-Function Devices and the Managed Print Services for a sum not to exceed Three Hundred Seventy-five Thousand Dollars $375,000 per year for 5 years, by increasing the not to exceed amount to Two Million Five Hundred Eight Five Thousand Dollars (2,585,000).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
472021-2003Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Innovation & Performance to enter into a one (1) year agreement with Vision Point Systems ("VPS") to obtain Twilio Flex support services to meet the needs of the City of Pittsburgh at a sum not to exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
482021-2004Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance to enter into an agreement or agreements with Google for their Assured Workload program to securely store sensitive data in Google Cloud Platform according to federal data standards to be in compliance with U.S. Department of Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS)No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
492021-2070Records the Intergovernmental Affairs committee report for October 20, 2021.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
502021-1519Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for proposed land development located at 4554-4564 Penn Avenue at the parcels numbered 49-M-121, 49-M-122, 49-M-123, 49-M-124, 49-M-125, 49-M-126, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
Order 12021-2097

Declares Tuesday, October 26, 2021 to be “Pittsburgh Hearts of Steel Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

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Order 22021-2100

WHEREAS October 24th through 30th, 2021 marks National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week; and,

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Order 32021-2071

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, between the City of Pittsburgh and Brighton Heights Citizens Federation (BHCF), a 501(c) non-profit organization, in order that the Brighton Heights Citizens Federation (BHCF) will utilize a part of the first floor of the City of Pittsburgh building, located at 3515 McClure Avenue, for temporary storage. The term of the lease shall not exceed twelve (12) months. The Agreement(s) shall be in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

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Order 42021-2072

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to receive a grant from Keep America Beautiful to implement a Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (CLLP) and Cigarette Litter Stand placement in the amount of FIFTEEN THOUSAND ($15,000.00) DOLLARS for this stated purpose.

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Order 52021-2073

Resolution authorizing an Agreement or Agreements with The Efficiency Network (TEN) for services related to City Streetlight LED Conversion, at a cost not to exceed Sixteen Million Dollars ($16,000,000.00).

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Order 62021-2074

Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned property in the 18th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 14-A, Lot 247, located at the southwest corner of Ceres Way and Pedro Way (Council District No. 3).

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Order 72021-2075

Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Amani Christian Community Development Corporation, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 10-P, Lots 25, 26, and 27, in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 6).

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Order 82021-2076

Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the following Publicly-Owned properties in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 10-K, Lots 94, 95, 95-A, 95-B, 96, and 99, located on the west side of Elmore Street between Wylie and Webster avenues and on the east side of Wooster Street between Wylie and Webster avenues (Council District No. 6).

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Order 92021-2077

Resolution approving execution of a Contract of Contracts for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Fifth and Dinwiddie Development LLC, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 11-E, Lots 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 60-A, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 65-A, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, and 85 (Block 11-E, Lot 85, being formerly designated as Block 11-E, Lots 81, 82, and 85), in the 3rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 6).

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Order 102021-2078

Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Land Trust for the sale of Block 75-L, Lots 270, 275, 276, 277, and 314, and Block 75-M, Lot 83, in the 27th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 1).

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Order 112021-2079

Resolution approving Execution of a Deed by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh, for the sale of Block 88-H, Lot 161, Block 128-R, Lot 100, Block 129-A, Lot 160, and Block 129-N, Lot 40, in the 14th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Frick Park Expansion - Council District No. 5).

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Order 122021-2080

Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Garfield Highlands LP, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 50-H, Lot 11, and Block 50-M, Lots 1, 4, 5, 8, 44, 180, 181, and 186, in the 10th and 11th Wards of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 9).

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Order 132021-2081

Resolution approving Execution of a Deed by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh, for the sale of Block 31-G, Lot 200, in the 31st Ward and Block 32-H, Lot 100, in the 16th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Hays Woods - Council District No. 5).

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Order 142021-2082

Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the vacated Right of Way adjoining the Publicly-Owned properties in the 21st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 22-F, Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, and Block 22-G, Lots 1, 2, 4, and 14, located at 1241 Kunkle Avenue, 1237 Kunkel Avenue, California Avenue between Kunkle Avenue and Doll Way, 1229 Kunkle Avenue, 1227 Kunkle Avenue, Doll Way between Kunkle Avenue and California Avenue, 1937 Sedgwick Street, 1935 Sedgwick Street, 1935 Sedgwick Street, and Sedgwick Street at California Avenue, respectively (Council District No. 6).

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Order 152021-2083

Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the following Publicly-Owned properties in the 25th and 26th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 22-D, Lot 216, and Block 46-J, Lots 35 and 37 (north side of Brightridge Street between Brighton Road and North Charles Street, 511 Chester Avenue, and south side of Chester Avenue west of Holyoke Street - Council District No. 6).

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Order 162021-2084

Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Home Town Real Estate, LLC, an affiliate of PNC Bank, National Association, for the sale of Block 1-H, Lots 234 and 235, in the 2nd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 6).

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Order 172021-2085

Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Sankofa Group Inc., or a related entity, for the sale of Block 10-P, Lots 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 154, 155, 156, 158, 159, 159A, 160, 161, and 165, in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 6).

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Order 182021-2086

Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Steel City Squash, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 124-K, Lots 65, 66, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 78-A, 78-B, 123, 123-A, 124, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 147, and 149, in the 12th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 9).

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Order 192021-2087

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to execute a quit claim deed or deeds, and any other necessary or appropriate documents, agreements, and instruments conveying AS IS all of the City’s right, title and interest, if any, in Block 48-N, Lot 10, in the 24th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, to the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (“URA”) for consideration of $1.00 each, contingent upon the Mayor and Director of the Department of Finance first entering into a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the URA setting forth the rights and obligations of the City and the URA relating to these initial conveyances and further setting forth the rights and obligations of the City and the URA relating to the subsequent disposition of this property to third parties. (Council District 1)

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Order 202021-2088

Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with PSI Services, Talent Measurement & Education for professional consulting services in connection with Police Officer Recruit candidate examination and selection services, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $180,000.00.

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Order 212021-2089

Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with consultants and/or service providers for professional services in connection with Civil Service and MPOETC required assessment and evaluation of Public Safety candidates, and providing for payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $190,000.00.

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Order 222021-2090

Resolution amending Resolution 651 of 2020 to include rental permit registration fees in the 2021 Fee Book pursuant to City Code Chapter 170.

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Order 232021-2091

Resolution authorizing the issuance of two warrants with the total sum of Four Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($495,000.00), which shall be allocated and paid as follows: Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($200,000.00) made payable to Brandon Firman and Two Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($295,000.00) made payable to Tucker Arensberg, P.C., in final settlement related to litigation at USDC 2:16-cv-01393. (Executive Session held 11/8/21)

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Order 242021-2092

Resolution creating the OneStopPGH Permitting Technology Trust Fund, in which a technology fee collected from applicable OneStopPGH permits shall be deposited. The monies deposited in said trust fund shall be used by participating departments to cover expenses associated with the OneStopPGH permitting platform for ongoing maintenance and enhancements to improve customer and user experience.

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Order 252021-2101

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code of Ordinances in multiple locations with provisions related to lead safety and mitigation in order to reduce, and thereby mitigate the health risks of, exposure of City residents, and particularly young children, to lead (Pb) hazards.

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Order 262021-2093

Resolution amending Resolution No. 377 of 2021, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections of the City of Pittsburgh to apply for grant funding from the Allegheny County Department of Community and Economic Development’s Act 152 Blight Removal Program” to add language to allow the City of Pittsburgh to decrease the amount of the grant, allow the City to accept the grant award, and allow the City to spend the funds.

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Order 272021-2094

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article V, Chapter 912, Accessory Uses and Structures, Section 912.04, Accessory Use and Structure Development and Operational Standards; Chapter 914 Parking Loading and Access, Section 914.07, Alternative Access Plans, Chapter 925, Measurements, Section 925.06, Setbacks, to update the standards for fences and walls, parking pads and garages for residential uses with fewer than five spaces, and other accessory uses and structures. (Public Hearing held 12/14/21)

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Order 282021-2095

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article V, Use Regulations, Chapter 911, Primary Uses, Section 911.02, Use Table, and Section 911.04, Use Standards; Chapter 912, Accessory Uses and Structures, Section 912.04, Accessory Use and Structure Development and Operational Standards; Chapter 913, Use Exceptions and Conditions Not Listed in the Use Table, Section 913.04, Special Exceptions; and Article VI, Development Standards, Chapter 914 Parking Loading and Access, Section 914.02, Off-Street Parking Schedules to update the standards and definitions for Restaurant and Restaurant Fast-Food uses, and to update the standards for other drive -through uses within the City of Pittsburgh. (Public Hearing held 12/14/21)

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Order 292021-2096

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article IX - Development Review Procedures, Chapter 922 - Measurements by amending language in Section 922.02. (Public Hearing held 12/14/21)

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Order 302021-2065

Records the Finance and Law committee report for October 20, 2021.

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Order 322021-1999

Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into a License Agreement with Module Design, Inc. and ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC, to allow the performance of pre-development geotechnical survey work on designated City property in order to facilitate the construction of a ten- unit mixed-income housing development project.

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Aye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
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No: 0
Order 332021-2000

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Finance to enter into a Donation and Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Pittsburgh Land Bank and GRB Law to document the donation of legal services relating to the performance of designated quiet title actions on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh; and further, pursuant to Chapter 210 of the City Code (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) accepting the donation by Pittsburgh Land Bank of such legal services to be performed by GRB Law on behalf of the City.

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Aye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
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No: 0
Order 342021-2016

An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title I: Administrative, Article XI: Human Resources, Chapter 198: Campaign Finance Regulations so as to permit the use of funds held by a candidate committee for childcare expenses.

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Aye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
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No: 0
Order 352021-2058

Resolution authorizing an Agreement or Agreements with Maher Duessel for services related to the administration of the City’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP1) funding, at a cost not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00).

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Aye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
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No: 0
Order 362021-2066

Records the Public Safety Services committee report for October 20, 2021.

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Order 372021-2001

Resolution amending Resolution No. 512 of 2020, previously amending Resolution No. 246 of 2020, No. 493 of 2019 and Resolution No. 133 of 2018, authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a fourth amended professional services agreement or agreements with Johnson Controls for continued security camera integration and support services at an additional cost of $498,555 and extending such agreement(s) for one year, and increasing the overall agreement compensation to $6,188,557.

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Aye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
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No: 0
Order 382021-2015

Resolution directing the Bureau of Police to take immediate steps to improve its data collection and the publication thereof in such a manner that meets specific disaggregation criteria, making any necessary and appropriate changes to its internal operating procedures to comply with the contents of this Resolution.

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Aye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
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No: 0
Order 392021-2067

Records the Public Works committee report for October 20, 2021.

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Order 402021-2045

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Public Works and the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Lease Agreement or Agreements with Steamfitters Local Union 449 to allow the City to lease certain real property for use as Pittsburgh Bureau of Police facilities for a term of sixty-four (64) months at a total cost not to exceed Three Million One Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Fifty-Four Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents ($3,149,054.64), excluding utilities.

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Passed Finally
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Aye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
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No: 0
Order 412021-2068

Records the Land Use and Economic Development committee report for October 20, 2021.

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Order 422021-2005

Resolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Bromberg & Associates LLC for the purposes of providing effective communication services to people with disabilities for the payment at a cost thereof, not to exceed $27,000.00.

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Passed Finally
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Aye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
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No: 0
Order 432021-2006

Resolution amending resolution No. 216 of 2020 entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of City Planning to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program to provide funding for the master planning process of Fowler Park” to add language to allow the City of Pittsburgh to accept the grant award and spend the Funds.

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Passed Finally
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Aye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 442021-2007

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,” so as to identify specific projects in City Council District 6 and authorize a subsequent Agreement or Agreements for operation/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities on behalf of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh.

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Aye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
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No: 0
Order 452021-2069

Records the Innovation, Performance and Asset Management committee report for October 20, 2021.

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Order 462021-2002

Resolution amending Resolution No. 548 of 2019 which amended Resolution No. 801 of 2017 which authorized the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance to enter into an Agreement, Agreements or Amendments with Amcom for the lease of the Multi-Function Devices and the Managed Print Services for a sum not to exceed Three Hundred Seventy-five Thousand Dollars $375,000 per year for 5 years, by increasing the not to exceed amount to Two Million Five Hundred Eight Five Thousand Dollars (2,585,000).

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Passed Finally
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Aye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 472021-2003

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Innovation & Performance to enter into a one (1) year agreement with Vision Point Systems ("VPS") to obtain Twilio Flex support services to meet the needs of the City of Pittsburgh at a sum not to exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000).

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Passed Finally
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Aye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 482021-2004

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance to enter into an agreement or agreements with Google for their Assured Workload program to securely store sensitive data in Google Cloud Platform according to federal data standards to be in compliance with U.S. Department of Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS)

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Passed Finally
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Aye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 492021-2070

Records the Intergovernmental Affairs committee report for October 20, 2021.

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Order 502021-1519

Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for proposed land development located at 4554-4564 Penn Avenue at the parcels numbered 49-M-121, 49-M-122, 49-M-123, 49-M-124, 49-M-125, 49-M-126, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.

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Passed Finally
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Aye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
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No: 0