Meeting

City Council · Feb 8, 2022

10:00 AM · Council Chambers · 27 itemsMinutes Details

Legislation Items

Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.

OrderFileTitleDiscussionVoteVotes ForVotes Against
12022-0090WHEREAS, Majors Earnest and Vanessa L. Fullwood have a combined total of 44 years of ministry with The Salvation Army and will be celebrating their retirement on Saturday, February 12;No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
22022-0097WHEREAS, Norene Beatty spent her childhood in several states including Indiana, Arizona, and Ohio. Once Norene graduated High School, she moved to the West End neighborhood of Pittsburgh, where her mother called home; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
32022-0098WHEREAS, the Old Stone Tavern, located in the West End neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh, was built around 1782 and is considered the oldest commercial building left in the city; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
42022-0099WHEREAS, Sheriff William P. Mullen of Banksville will celebrate his retirement on Saturday, February 12, 2022, after 52 years in law enforcement; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
52022-0100WHEREAS, February 1-28, 2022, has been designated Career and Technical Education Month by the Association for Career and Technical Education; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
62022-0096WHEREAS,?rates of drug use, fatal overdoses, HIV, and Hepatitis C diagnoses are increasing in the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County; andNo matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
72022-0095Resolution establishing the Pittsburgh Affordable Housing Implementation and Finance Committee.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
82022-0086Resolution amending resolution No. 303, effective May 24, 2021, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Community Conservation Partnerships Program, to provide funding for the West Penn Playground Reconstruction Project,” to accept the grant and authorize necessary expenditures.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
92022-0087Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 154 S.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
102022-0088Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R1A-H, Residential Single-Unit Attached High Density, to LNC, Local Neighborhood Commercial, a portion of one parcel in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System, 9th Ward. (Public Hearing held 3/23/22)No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
112022-0093Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Four: Public Places and Property, Article XI: Parks and Playgrounds, Chapter 473: Use Regulations, Section 473.03: Traffic.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
122022-0089Files a communication from Jake Pawlak about a TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY THREE ($2,293.00) dollar donation from the Pittsburgh Foundation to the Department of City Planning for conservation work to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
132022-0091Resolution appointing Lee Schmidt as Director of the Department of Public Safety.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
142022-0094Resolution informing City Council of the re-appointment of Sylvia Fields to the Board of Directors of the Allegheny Regional Asset District, for a term of 5 years ending December 31st, 2026.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
152022-0083Records the Finance and Law committee report for February 2, 2022.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
162022-0040Ordinance to Either Consent to or Disapprove of Proposed Annexation of Wilkinsburg Borough pursuant to Petition presented in the Court of Common Pleas at Docket Number GD-21-14817.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 7Burgess, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 2Anthony Coghill
172022-0046Resolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements, providing for the transfer of funds not to exceed Twelve Million Five Hundred Forty Three Thousand Two Dollars and Eighty One Cents ($12,543,002.81) to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase and leasing of vehicles, equipment and accessories, and equipment support infrastructure for use by City of Pittsburgh Departments.No matched discussionAMENDED BY SUBSTITUTEAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
182022-0050Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh Council to conduct investigations dealing with the legislative and administrative matters of whether or not unification(s) with other municipalities starting with the Borough of Wilkinsburg would be the desire of and in the best interest of the Citizens of Pittsburgh.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 1Kraus
192022-0079Resolution further amending Resolution No. 796 of 2013, effective December 19, 2013, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2014 Capital Budget and the 2014 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2014 through 2019 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING by $36,820.21 and increasing CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION by $36,820.21.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
202022-0080Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1, 2017, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget and the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2017 through 2022 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing INTEGRATED SELF-ASSESSED BUSINESS TAX AND REVENUE MANAGEMENT by $3,976.00 and increasing CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION by $3,976.00.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
212022-0081Resolution further amending Resolution No. 797, effective December 28, 2017, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2018 Capital Budget and the 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2018 through 2023 Capital Improvement Program”, by reducing ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING by $137,037.60 and increasing CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION by $137,037.60.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
222022-0082Resolution further amending Resolution No. 863 of 2018, effective January 1, 2019, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2019 through 2024 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing CONSULTANTS FOR PLANS AND STUDIES by $100,000, reducing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by $141,000, and increasing CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION by $241,000.No matched discussionAMENDED BY SUBSTITUTEAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
232022-0084Records the Land Use and Economic Development committee report for February 2, 2022.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
242022-0048Resolution amending Resolution number 950 of 2021, which amended Resolution number 675 of 2008, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2009 Capital Budget” to correct account numbers on the funds being transferred to the East Ohio Streetscape Planning and Design project.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
252022-0049Resolution amending Resolution number 951 of 2021, which amended Resolution number 768 of 2009, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2010 Capital Budget” to correct account numbers on the funds being transferred to the East Ohio Streetscape Planning and Design project.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
262022-0085Records the Innovation, Performance and Asset Management committee report for February 2, 2022.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
272022-0047Resolution amending Resolution 818-2021, a resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Computronix (USA) Inc., for the provision of a permitting and licensing package, at an additional cost not to exceed One Hundred and Seventy Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($175,000.00).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
Order 12022-0090

WHEREAS, Majors Earnest and Vanessa L. Fullwood have a combined total of 44 years of ministry with The Salvation Army and will be celebrating their retirement on Saturday, February 12;

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Adopted
Votes For
Not recorded
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Order 22022-0097

WHEREAS, Norene Beatty spent her childhood in several states including Indiana, Arizona, and Ohio. Once Norene graduated High School, she moved to the West End neighborhood of Pittsburgh, where her mother called home; and,

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Adopted
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Not recorded
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Order 32022-0098

WHEREAS, the Old Stone Tavern, located in the West End neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh, was built around 1782 and is considered the oldest commercial building left in the city; and,

Discussion
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Adopted
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Order 42022-0099

WHEREAS, Sheriff William P. Mullen of Banksville will celebrate his retirement on Saturday, February 12, 2022, after 52 years in law enforcement; and,

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Adopted
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Order 52022-0100

WHEREAS, February 1-28, 2022, has been designated Career and Technical Education Month by the Association for Career and Technical Education; and,

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Adopted
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Order 62022-0096

WHEREAS,?rates of drug use, fatal overdoses, HIV, and Hepatitis C diagnoses are increasing in the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County; and

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Adopted
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Order 72022-0095

Resolution establishing the Pittsburgh Affordable Housing Implementation and Finance Committee.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Order 82022-0086

Resolution amending resolution No. 303, effective May 24, 2021, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Community Conservation Partnerships Program, to provide funding for the West Penn Playground Reconstruction Project,” to accept the grant and authorize necessary expenditures.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Order 92022-0087

Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 154 S.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Order 102022-0088

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R1A-H, Residential Single-Unit Attached High Density, to LNC, Local Neighborhood Commercial, a portion of one parcel in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System, 9th Ward. (Public Hearing held 3/23/22)

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Order 112022-0093

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Four: Public Places and Property, Article XI: Parks and Playgrounds, Chapter 473: Use Regulations, Section 473.03: Traffic.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Order 122022-0089

Files a communication from Jake Pawlak about a TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY THREE ($2,293.00) dollar donation from the Pittsburgh Foundation to the Department of City Planning for conservation work to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Read, Received and Filed
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Order 132022-0091

Resolution appointing Lee Schmidt as Director of the Department of Public Safety.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Order 142022-0094

Resolution informing City Council of the re-appointment of Sylvia Fields to the Board of Directors of the Allegheny Regional Asset District, for a term of 5 years ending December 31st, 2026.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Read, Received and Filed
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Not recorded
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Order 152022-0083

Records the Finance and Law committee report for February 2, 2022.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Read, Received and Filed
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Order 172022-0046

Resolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements, providing for the transfer of funds not to exceed Twelve Million Five Hundred Forty Three Thousand Two Dollars and Eighty One Cents ($12,543,002.81) to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase and leasing of vehicles, equipment and accessories, and equipment support infrastructure for use by City of Pittsburgh Departments.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE
Votes For
Aye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 182022-0050

Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh Council to conduct investigations dealing with the legislative and administrative matters of whether or not unification(s) with other municipalities starting with the Borough of Wilkinsburg would be the desire of and in the best interest of the Citizens of Pittsburgh.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 1Kraus
Order 192022-0079

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 796 of 2013, effective December 19, 2013, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2014 Capital Budget and the 2014 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2014 through 2019 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING by $36,820.21 and increasing CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION by $36,820.21.

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 202022-0080

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1, 2017, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget and the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2017 through 2022 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing INTEGRATED SELF-ASSESSED BUSINESS TAX AND REVENUE MANAGEMENT by $3,976.00 and increasing CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION by $3,976.00.

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 212022-0081

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 797, effective December 28, 2017, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2018 Capital Budget and the 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2018 through 2023 Capital Improvement Program”, by reducing ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING by $137,037.60 and increasing CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION by $137,037.60.

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 222022-0082

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 863 of 2018, effective January 1, 2019, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2019 through 2024 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing CONSULTANTS FOR PLANS AND STUDIES by $100,000, reducing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by $141,000, and increasing CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION by $241,000.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE
Votes For
Aye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 232022-0084

Records the Land Use and Economic Development committee report for February 2, 2022.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 242022-0048

Resolution amending Resolution number 950 of 2021, which amended Resolution number 675 of 2008, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2009 Capital Budget” to correct account numbers on the funds being transferred to the East Ohio Streetscape Planning and Design project.

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 252022-0049

Resolution amending Resolution number 951 of 2021, which amended Resolution number 768 of 2009, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2010 Capital Budget” to correct account numbers on the funds being transferred to the East Ohio Streetscape Planning and Design project.

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 262022-0085

Records the Innovation, Performance and Asset Management committee report for February 2, 2022.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 272022-0047

Resolution amending Resolution 818-2021, a resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Computronix (USA) Inc., for the provision of a permitting and licensing package, at an additional cost not to exceed One Hundred and Seventy Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($175,000.00).

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