Meeting

City Council · Mar 22, 2022

10:00 AM · Council Chambers · 18 itemsMinutes Details

Legislation Items

Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.

OrderFileTitleDiscussionVoteVotes ForVotes Against
12022-0199WHEREAS, Futsal is a fast-paced indoor soccer sport played with five players to a team and emphasizes skill development by using quick reflexes, swift thinking and accurate passing. The game is often played by professional soccer players to refine and maintain their skills for the outdoor game; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
22022-0200WHEREAS, after giving over 35 years to the City of Pittsburgh, Beverly Ochs-Pobicki retired on February 4, 2022; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
32022-0201WHEREAS, since its founding in 1888, Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania (BGCWPA) has activated and advanced the potential of youth and placed them on a path toward great futures. BGCWPA’s programming offers young people the opportunity to cultivate skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) that will lead to family-sustaining careers in emerging fields, participate in the arts and express themselves creatively, learn and play sports, boost their self- esteem, academic abilities, and professional skills, and build courage and positive values; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
42022-0202WHEREAS, our riverfronts are indispensable in the development of our local economy, generating billions of dollars in economic development, arts and culture, and ecological sustainability; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
52022-0196Authorizes a City warrant payment to CORE Business Technologies, in the amount of Two Thousand Sixty Two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($2,062.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
62022-0197Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements and amendments thereto with Forrester Research, Inc. to provide IT Consulting and Research as well as a wide variety of professional advisory and other services to modernize and elevate the work of City government at a cost not to exceed Four Hundred Fifty Three Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty Four Dollars and Thirty Eight Cents ($453,764.38)No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
72022-0198Communication informing Council of the appointment of Jacque Rowden, as Assistant Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
82022-0192Records the Public Safety Services committee report for March 16, 2022.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
92022-0169Authorizes a City warrant payment to International Trauma Life Support Pennsylvania, c/o UPMC Hamot, 3330 Peach Street, Suite 202, Erie, PA 16508, in an amount not to exceed SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($6,600.No matched discussionRECOMMITTED to the Committee on Public Safety ServicesNot recordedNot recorded
102022-0170Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into an Amended Agreement or Agreements with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) for training and certification services regarding Department of Public Safety boat operations at a sum not to exceed Five Hundred Fifty- Nine Thousand Dollars ($559,000) and providing for the payment of the costs thereof.No matched discussionRECOMMITTED to the Committee on Public Safety ServicesNot recordedNot recorded
112022-0171Resolution amending Resolution No. 674 of 2020 authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an Amended License Agreement or Agreements between the City of Pittsburgh and Plaza at Grandview Owner’s Association at a cost not to exceed One Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($104,400). Resolution No. 674 must be amended in order to correct applicable funding accounts in future lease years.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
122022-0193Records the Public Works committee report for March 16, 2022.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
132022-0164Resolution providing for a third supplemental agreement with Michael Baker for Contract Administration and Construction Inspection Service costs associated with the Small Grants Projects Agreement and providing for the payment of costs thereof relating to Washington Boulevard Trail, not to exceed Seventy Two Thousand One Hundred and Fifty Three dollars and Fifty Three cents ($72,153.53); a Ten Thousand Four Hundred and Sixty Nine Dollar and Sixty Six Cent ($10,469.66) increase from the previous agreement.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
142022-0194Records the Human Resources committee report for March 16, 2022.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
152022-0167Resolution amending Resolution 478 of 2021, which authorized the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service and the Director of the Department of Innovation and Performance to enter into amended Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Ceridian, Human Capital Management, Inc., by increasing the not to exceed amount by $331,227.00 for services relating to the benefits module and its implementation.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
162022-0195Records the Intergovernmental Affairs committee report for March 16, 2022.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
172022-0165Resolution amending Resolution No. 483 of 2018, which authorized a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC for professional consulting services for federal government affairs and legislative services, by extending the term for two additional years and by increasing the authorized amount by $124,000.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
182022-0166Resolution amending Resolution No. 484 of 2018, which authorized a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Malady & Wooten, Inc. for professional consulting services for state government affairs and legislative services, by extending the term for two years and by increasing the authorized amount by $132,000.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
Order 12022-0199

WHEREAS, Futsal is a fast-paced indoor soccer sport played with five players to a team and emphasizes skill development by using quick reflexes, swift thinking and accurate passing. The game is often played by professional soccer players to refine and maintain their skills for the outdoor game; and,

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Adopted
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Order 22022-0200

WHEREAS, after giving over 35 years to the City of Pittsburgh, Beverly Ochs-Pobicki retired on February 4, 2022; and,

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Adopted
Votes For
Not recorded
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Not recorded
Order 32022-0201

WHEREAS, since its founding in 1888, Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania (BGCWPA) has activated and advanced the potential of youth and placed them on a path toward great futures. BGCWPA’s programming offers young people the opportunity to cultivate skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) that will lead to family-sustaining careers in emerging fields, participate in the arts and express themselves creatively, learn and play sports, boost their self- esteem, academic abilities, and professional skills, and build courage and positive values; and,

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Adopted
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Order 42022-0202

WHEREAS, our riverfronts are indispensable in the development of our local economy, generating billions of dollars in economic development, arts and culture, and ecological sustainability; and,

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Adopted
Votes For
Not recorded
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Order 52022-0196

Authorizes a City warrant payment to CORE Business Technologies, in the amount of Two Thousand Sixty Two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($2,062.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Not recorded
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Order 62022-0197

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements and amendments thereto with Forrester Research, Inc. to provide IT Consulting and Research as well as a wide variety of professional advisory and other services to modernize and elevate the work of City government at a cost not to exceed Four Hundred Fifty Three Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty Four Dollars and Thirty Eight Cents ($453,764.38)

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Not recorded
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Order 72022-0198

Communication informing Council of the appointment of Jacque Rowden, as Assistant Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Read, Received and Filed
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Not recorded
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Order 82022-0192

Records the Public Safety Services committee report for March 16, 2022.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Read, Received and Filed
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Not recorded
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Order 92022-0169

Authorizes a City warrant payment to International Trauma Life Support Pennsylvania, c/o UPMC Hamot, 3330 Peach Street, Suite 202, Erie, PA 16508, in an amount not to exceed SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($6,600.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
RECOMMITTED to the Committee on Public Safety Services
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 102022-0170

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into an Amended Agreement or Agreements with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) for training and certification services regarding Department of Public Safety boat operations at a sum not to exceed Five Hundred Fifty- Nine Thousand Dollars ($559,000) and providing for the payment of the costs thereof.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
RECOMMITTED to the Committee on Public Safety Services
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 112022-0171

Resolution amending Resolution No. 674 of 2020 authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an Amended License Agreement or Agreements between the City of Pittsburgh and Plaza at Grandview Owner’s Association at a cost not to exceed One Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($104,400). Resolution No. 674 must be amended in order to correct applicable funding accounts in future lease years.

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 122022-0193

Records the Public Works committee report for March 16, 2022.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 132022-0164

Resolution providing for a third supplemental agreement with Michael Baker for Contract Administration and Construction Inspection Service costs associated with the Small Grants Projects Agreement and providing for the payment of costs thereof relating to Washington Boulevard Trail, not to exceed Seventy Two Thousand One Hundred and Fifty Three dollars and Fifty Three cents ($72,153.53); a Ten Thousand Four Hundred and Sixty Nine Dollar and Sixty Six Cent ($10,469.66) increase from the previous agreement.

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 142022-0194

Records the Human Resources committee report for March 16, 2022.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 152022-0167

Resolution amending Resolution 478 of 2021, which authorized the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service and the Director of the Department of Innovation and Performance to enter into amended Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Ceridian, Human Capital Management, Inc., by increasing the not to exceed amount by $331,227.00 for services relating to the benefits module and its implementation.

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 162022-0195

Records the Intergovernmental Affairs committee report for March 16, 2022.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 172022-0165

Resolution amending Resolution No. 483 of 2018, which authorized a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC for professional consulting services for federal government affairs and legislative services, by extending the term for two additional years and by increasing the authorized amount by $124,000.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes For
Aye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 182022-0166

Resolution amending Resolution No. 484 of 2018, which authorized a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Malady & Wooten, Inc. for professional consulting services for state government affairs and legislative services, by extending the term for two years and by increasing the authorized amount by $132,000.

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