Meeting

Standing Committees · Nov 22, 2021

1:30 PM · Council Chambers · 25 itemsMinutes Details

Legislation Items

Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.

OrderFileTitleDiscussionVoteVotes ForVotes Against
12021-1943Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code at Title One: Administrative, Article XI: Human Resources, Chapter 192: Pensions, by adding Subsection 192.02 (3), so as to add language to allow for elimination of the social security offset for municipal employees. (Public Hearing held 11/18/21)No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
22021-1986Ordinance amending the City Code at Title One: Administrative, Article XI: Human Resources, Chapter 192: Pensions, Section 192.01: Definitions, Section 192.20: Municipal Benefit Plan No. 2, Section 192.21: Establishment of Municipal Benefit Plan No. 2, Section 192.22: Membership, Section 192.23: Contributions by Members, Section 192.24: Contributions by the City, Section 192.26: Pension Allowance, and Section 192.27: Death Benefits, and adding a Section 192.22A: Membership in Municipal Benefit Plan No. 3, in order to remove the Social Security Offset for certain non-union members and to fund the removal of the offset. (Public Hearing held 11/18/21)No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
32021-2059Ordinance amending the City Code so as extend the life of the Parking Tax asset, and make related changes to effectuate that extension.No matched discussionAMENDEDNot recordedNot recorded
42021-2167Resolution amending the Rules of Council, Rule IV Standing Committees, Section 2 and Rule V Regular Meetings, Section 1; to provide for certain changes to the order of business in accordance with applicable law. (Executive Session held 11-22-21)No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
52021-2182Resolution authorizing an Agreement or Agreements with Tydings & Rosenberg, LLP for services related to Disparity Studies for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), at a cost not to exceed Twenty Six Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($26,200.00).No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
6Item 79 P-CardsNo matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
72021-2174Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Five: Traffic, Article One: Administration, Chapter 503: Enforcement and Control, by adding a new section, Section 503.17: “Equitable and Fair Enforcement of Motor Vehicle Laws.”No matched discussionHeld in the Committee on Public Safety Services, due back by 12/8/2021Not recordedNot recorded
82021-2199Resolution recommending that the Department of Public Safety and the Bureau of Police participate in Movement Forward, Inc.’s programs One Congregation One Precinct (“OneCOP”) initiative and National Faith & Blue Weekend.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
92021-2185Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Six Conduct, Article V Discrimination, Chapter 651 Findings and Policy, and Chapter 659 Unlawful Practices.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
102021-1867Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title V: Traffic, Article VII: Parking, Chapter 549: Residential Parking Permit Program, so as to clarify the administrative process for the program; provide for virtual permitting; add the permit fees to the City’s annual fee book; adopt regulations for the use of Visitor Permits and Non-Resident Permits; and create the hybrid RPP area program. (Post Agenda held 10/27/21) (Public Hearing held 11/4/21)No matched discussionHeld in the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development, due back by 12/1/2021Not recordedNot recorded
112021-2101Ordinance 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 discussionAMENDED BY SUBSTITUTENot recordedNot recorded
122021-2186Resolution further amending Resolution No. 647 of 2020, effective December 23, 2020, 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 adding $8,342,028.00 to reflect the allocation of HOME-ARP funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
132021-2187Resolution 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,” so as to identify specific Public Service Grant projects in City Council District 2 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 discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
142021-2188Resolution 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 Public Service Grant (originally budgeted as Unspecified Local Option) projects in City Council District 2 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 discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
152021-2189Resolution providing for an Agreement, or Agreements with the Urban League of Pittsburgh, for the implementation/administration of the Housing Counseling Program, and related costs, in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
162021-2200Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Five: Traffic, Article VII: Parking, Chapter 541: General Parking Regulations, Section 541.02: Prohibitions in Specified Places.No matched discussionAMENDEDNot recordedNot recorded
172021-2200Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Five: Traffic, Article VII: Parking, Chapter 541: General Parking Regulations, Section 541.02: Prohibitions in Specified Places.No matched discussionHeld in the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development, due back by 12/1/2021Not recordedNot recorded
182021-2205Resolution amending Resolution No. 24 of 2021 authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a Community Partner Access Agreement or Agreement(s) with Voices Against Violence and The Pittsburgh Contingency for use of the McKinley Community Recreation Center in order to provide recreational and community-focused activities. Said Agreement(s) shall be at no cost.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
192020-0521Resolution repealing, amending and re-enacting Resolution Number 18 of 1983, effective January 20, 1983, titled, “Resolution authorizing and directing that the Bureau of Cable Communications, Department of Public Works, broadcast all of Council’s regular legislative sessions, standing committee meetings;”, setting forth the responsibilities of the Department of Innovation and Performance with respect to meetings of City Council, and to reflect various changes in the City’s Departmental organization structure and other changes to reflect technological innovations since 1983.No matched discussionHeld in the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management, due back by 12/8/2021Not recordedNot recorded
202021-2163Resolution providing for the creation of the Technology Modernization Trust Fund, and setting conditions for the deposit of revenue into and expenditure from the Technology Modernization Trust FundNo matched discussionAMENDEDNot recordedNot recorded
212021-2183Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four: Public Places and Property, Article XIV: Public Buildings by creating a new Chapter 489: Electric Vehicle Charging to ensure that new and renovated City-owned facilities are ready to and capable of supporting the growing demand for electric vehicle charging.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
222021-2184Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with CORE Business Technologies for software, equipment and services related to payment processing and a cashiering system for the Department of Finance. Total cost not to exceed Two Hundred Thirty Four Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Six Dollars and Sixty Cents ($234,486.60) over a three year term with two option years.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
232021-1852Resolution 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 20th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 42-M, Lot 22 (Council District No. 2 - Zephyr Avenue - southwest side of Zephyr Avenue south of Sherwood Avenue).No matched discussionHeld in Committee to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, due back by 12/1/2021Not recordedNot recorded
242021-2180Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the Fifth and Dinwiddie - West Site project which will involve the development of 152 one-bedroom and 19 two-bedroom residential units as well as retail space.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
252021-2181Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the Fifth and Dinwiddie - East Site project which will involve the renovation and expansion of an existing building to create commercial and retail space.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
Order 12021-1943

Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code at Title One: Administrative, Article XI: Human Resources, Chapter 192: Pensions, by adding Subsection 192.02 (3), so as to add language to allow for elimination of the social security offset for municipal employees. (Public Hearing held 11/18/21)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 22021-1986

Ordinance amending the City Code at Title One: Administrative, Article XI: Human Resources, Chapter 192: Pensions, Section 192.01: Definitions, Section 192.20: Municipal Benefit Plan No. 2, Section 192.21: Establishment of Municipal Benefit Plan No. 2, Section 192.22: Membership, Section 192.23: Contributions by Members, Section 192.24: Contributions by the City, Section 192.26: Pension Allowance, and Section 192.27: Death Benefits, and adding a Section 192.22A: Membership in Municipal Benefit Plan No. 3, in order to remove the Social Security Offset for certain non-union members and to fund the removal of the offset. (Public Hearing held 11/18/21)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 32021-2059

Ordinance amending the City Code so as extend the life of the Parking Tax asset, and make related changes to effectuate that extension.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
AMENDED
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 42021-2167

Resolution amending the Rules of Council, Rule IV Standing Committees, Section 2 and Rule V Regular Meetings, Section 1; to provide for certain changes to the order of business in accordance with applicable law. (Executive Session held 11-22-21)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 52021-2182

Resolution authorizing an Agreement or Agreements with Tydings & Rosenberg, LLP for services related to Disparity Studies for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), at a cost not to exceed Twenty Six Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($26,200.00).

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

P-Cards

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 72021-2174

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Five: Traffic, Article One: Administration, Chapter 503: Enforcement and Control, by adding a new section, Section 503.17: “Equitable and Fair Enforcement of Motor Vehicle Laws.”

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held in the Committee on Public Safety Services, due back by 12/8/2021
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 82021-2199

Resolution recommending that the Department of Public Safety and the Bureau of Police participate in Movement Forward, Inc.’s programs One Congregation One Precinct (“OneCOP”) initiative and National Faith & Blue Weekend.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 92021-2185

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Six Conduct, Article V Discrimination, Chapter 651 Findings and Policy, and Chapter 659 Unlawful Practices.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 102021-1867

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title V: Traffic, Article VII: Parking, Chapter 549: Residential Parking Permit Program, so as to clarify the administrative process for the program; provide for virtual permitting; add the permit fees to the City’s annual fee book; adopt regulations for the use of Visitor Permits and Non-Resident Permits; and create the hybrid RPP area program. (Post Agenda held 10/27/21) (Public Hearing held 11/4/21)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held in the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development, due back by 12/1/2021
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 112021-2101

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.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 122021-2186

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 647 of 2020, effective December 23, 2020, 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 adding $8,342,028.00 to reflect the allocation of HOME-ARP funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 132021-2187

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,” so as to identify specific Public Service Grant projects in City Council District 2 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.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 142021-2188

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 Public Service Grant (originally budgeted as Unspecified Local Option) projects in City Council District 2 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.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 152021-2189

Resolution providing for an Agreement, or Agreements with the Urban League of Pittsburgh, for the implementation/administration of the Housing Counseling Program, and related costs, in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 162021-2200

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Five: Traffic, Article VII: Parking, Chapter 541: General Parking Regulations, Section 541.02: Prohibitions in Specified Places.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
AMENDED
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 172021-2200

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Five: Traffic, Article VII: Parking, Chapter 541: General Parking Regulations, Section 541.02: Prohibitions in Specified Places.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held in the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development, due back by 12/1/2021
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 182021-2205

Resolution amending Resolution No. 24 of 2021 authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a Community Partner Access Agreement or Agreement(s) with Voices Against Violence and The Pittsburgh Contingency for use of the McKinley Community Recreation Center in order to provide recreational and community-focused activities. Said Agreement(s) shall be at no cost.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 192020-0521

Resolution repealing, amending and re-enacting Resolution Number 18 of 1983, effective January 20, 1983, titled, “Resolution authorizing and directing that the Bureau of Cable Communications, Department of Public Works, broadcast all of Council’s regular legislative sessions, standing committee meetings;”, setting forth the responsibilities of the Department of Innovation and Performance with respect to meetings of City Council, and to reflect various changes in the City’s Departmental organization structure and other changes to reflect technological innovations since 1983.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held in the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management, due back by 12/8/2021
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 202021-2163

Resolution providing for the creation of the Technology Modernization Trust Fund, and setting conditions for the deposit of revenue into and expenditure from the Technology Modernization Trust Fund

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
AMENDED
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 212021-2183

Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four: Public Places and Property, Article XIV: Public Buildings by creating a new Chapter 489: Electric Vehicle Charging to ensure that new and renovated City-owned facilities are ready to and capable of supporting the growing demand for electric vehicle charging.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 222021-2184

Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with CORE Business Technologies for software, equipment and services related to payment processing and a cashiering system for the Department of Finance. Total cost not to exceed Two Hundred Thirty Four Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Six Dollars and Sixty Cents ($234,486.60) over a three year term with two option years.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 232021-1852

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 20th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 42-M, Lot 22 (Council District No. 2 - Zephyr Avenue - southwest side of Zephyr Avenue south of Sherwood Avenue).

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held in Committee to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, due back by 12/1/2021
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 242021-2180

Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the Fifth and Dinwiddie - West Site project which will involve the development of 152 one-bedroom and 19 two-bedroom residential units as well as retail space.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 252021-2181

Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the Fifth and Dinwiddie - East Site project which will involve the renovation and expansion of an existing building to create commercial and retail space.

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