Meeting

Standing Committees · Feb 8, 2023

9:30 AM · Council Chambers · 30 itemsMinutes Details

Legislation Items

Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.

OrderFileTitleDiscussionVoteVotes ForVotes Against
12023-1117Resolution appointing James Robert Martin II as a Member of the Board of Directors for the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority for a term to expire April 30, 2025.No matched discussionInterview HeldNot recordedNot recorded
22023-1131Resolution appointing Ariam Ford as a Member of the Civic Design Committee, of the Public Art & Civic Design Commission, for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.No matched discussionInterview HeldNot recordedNot recorded
32023-1132Resolution appointing Lisa Carver as a Member of the Civic Design Committee, of the Public Art & Civic Design Commission, for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.No matched discussionInterview HeldNot recordedNot recorded
42023-1133Resolution appointing Megan Zeigler as a Member of the Civic Design Committee, of the Public Art & Civic Design Commission, for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.No matched discussionInterview HeldNot recordedNot recorded
52023-1134Resolution appointing Celeste Smith as a Member of the Public Art Committee, of the Public Art & Civic Design Commission, for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.No matched discussionInterview HeldNot recordedNot recorded
62023-1135Resolution appointing Christine Bethea as a Member of the Public Art Committee, of the Public Art & Civic Design Commission, for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.No matched discussionInterview HeldNot recordedNot recorded
72023-1136Resolution appointing Mikael Owunna as a Member of the Public Art Committee, of the Public Art & Civic Design Commission, for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.No matched discussionInterview HeldNot recordedNot recorded
82023-1137Resolution appointing Tom Mosser as a Member of the Public Art Committee, of the Public Art & Civic Design Commission, for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.No matched discussionInterview HeldNot recordedNot recorded
92023-1223Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($10,000.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
102023-1108Ordinance amending Title Two, Article V, Chapter 237 Stop The Violence Fund, Section 237.03 Uses and Restrictions of the Stop The Violence Fund, directing the Mayor’s designee thereunder, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to utilize a reporting form approved by City Council to ensure proper and legal use of said funds by grantees thereunder in accordance with Ordinance 237 (“Stop the Violence Fund”) of the City of Pittsburgh Code.No matched discussionHeld in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/22/2023Not recordedNot recorded
112023-1149Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Max Petrunya, PC, in the amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($30,000.No matched discussionHeld the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/15/2023Not recordedNot recorded
122023-1150Authorizes a City warrant payment to Tucker Arensberg, P.No matched discussionHeld in Committee to the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/15/2023Not recordedNot recorded
132023-1151Resolution amending 260 of 2021, which authorized the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Campbell Durrant, P.C., for professional legal services and expert advice regarding labor matters, by increasing the total spend by $100,000.00 for a new not to exceed amount of $490,000.00. (Executive Session held 2-1-23) (2nd Executive Session held 2/21/23)No matched discussionHeld in Committee to the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/15/2023Not recordedNot recorded
142023-1152Resolution amending 527 of 2022, which authorized the Mayor and the City Solicitor, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a professional services agreement with Cohen Law Group to address a matter of pending telecommunications litigation at USDC 2:21-cv-443, by increasing the total spend by $50,000.00 for a new not exceed amount of $196,050.00. (Executive Session held 2-1-23)No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
152023-1153Resolution amending 458 of 2022, which authorized the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Fisher Phillips for legal services in connection with collective bargaining, by increasing the total spend by $250,000.00 for a new not to exceed amount of $300,000.00. (Executive Session held 2-1-23) (2nd Executive Session held 2/21/23)No matched discussionHeld in Committee to the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/15/2023Not recordedNot recorded
162023-1176Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Ruth and John Banovatz and their attorneys, Berger and Green, P.No matched discussionHeld for Executive SessionNot recordedNot recorded
172023-1177Authorizes a City warrant payment to Spilman, Thomas & Battle.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
18Item 0054-2023Approves the P-Card purchases listed in Item 0054-2023.No matched discussionAMENDEDNot recordedNot recorded
192023-1168Resolution amending Resolution No. 203, effective May 14th 2022, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program to provide funding for a Trail Condition Study.” to accept the grant and authorize necessary expenditures.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
202023-1169Resolution providing for an amended Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for costs associated with the West Ohio Street Bridge project where PWSA would be responsible for paying 100% of the actual expenses involved in certain work described herein and itemized in Exhibit “B” at an amount not to exceed Two Hundred and Eighty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy-Seven Dollars and Twenty-Five Cents ($285,777.25) an increase of Fifty Four Thousand Three Hundred and Seventy Seven Dollars and Twenty Five Cents from the previously executed agreement (53176) as authorized by Resolution Number 636 of 2018.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
212023-1170Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, and the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into a professional services agreement with Traffic Planning and Design, Inc., for work on Frankstown Avenue Signal Design Project at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Thirty Two Thousand Seven Hundred One Dollars and Sixty Eight Cents ($232,701.68).No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
222023-1171Resolution providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Norfolk Southern Railway Company for costs associated with the Preliminary Engineering phase of the 28th Street Bridge Project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Thirty Three Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty Nine Dollars ($33,829.00).No matched discussionAMENDEDNot recordedNot recorded
232023-1180Resolution further amending Resolution No. 886 of 2021, effective December 27, 2021, as amended, entitled "Resolution adopting and approving the 2022 Capital Budget and the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2022 through 2027 Capital Improvement Program" by reducing LED STREET LIGHT UPGRADES by $1,000,000.00.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
242023-1178Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article V, Section 925.06, Setbacks, to update the standards for certain HVAC equipment in setbacks. (Referred to Planning Commission 2/8/23) (Report & Recommendation received 3/8/23) (Public Hearing scheduled for 5/3/23)No matched discussionReferred for Report and Recommendation to the Planning CommissionNot recordedNot recorded
252023-1179Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, between the City of Pittsburgh, the Urban Redevelopment Authority, and Industrial Arts Workshop Inc., for the creation of artwork on land which is owned by the URA and which is intended to be transferred to the City of Pittsburgh.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
262023-1181Resolution authorizing renaming Chartiers Field to Chartiers-Windgap Field. (Public Hearing held 2/15/23)No matched discussionHeld for Cablecast Public Hearing to the Committee on HearingsNot recordedNot recorded
272023-1172Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 50 26th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.No matched discussionHeld in the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs, due back by 3/8/2023Not recordedNot recorded
282023-1173Updates 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 discussionHeld in Committee to the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs, due back by 3/8/2023Not recordedNot recorded
292023-1174Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 1100 Shady Ave.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
302023-1175Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 3339 Ward Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
Order 12023-1117

Resolution appointing James Robert Martin II as a Member of the Board of Directors for the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority for a term to expire April 30, 2025.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Interview Held
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 22023-1131

Resolution appointing Ariam Ford as a Member of the Civic Design Committee, of the Public Art & Civic Design Commission, for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Interview Held
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 32023-1132

Resolution appointing Lisa Carver as a Member of the Civic Design Committee, of the Public Art & Civic Design Commission, for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Interview Held
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 42023-1133

Resolution appointing Megan Zeigler as a Member of the Civic Design Committee, of the Public Art & Civic Design Commission, for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Interview Held
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 52023-1134

Resolution appointing Celeste Smith as a Member of the Public Art Committee, of the Public Art & Civic Design Commission, for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Interview Held
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 62023-1135

Resolution appointing Christine Bethea as a Member of the Public Art Committee, of the Public Art & Civic Design Commission, for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Interview Held
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 72023-1136

Resolution appointing Mikael Owunna as a Member of the Public Art Committee, of the Public Art & Civic Design Commission, for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Interview Held
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 82023-1137

Resolution appointing Tom Mosser as a Member of the Public Art Committee, of the Public Art & Civic Design Commission, for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Interview Held
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 92023-1223

Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($10,000.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 102023-1108

Ordinance amending Title Two, Article V, Chapter 237 Stop The Violence Fund, Section 237.03 Uses and Restrictions of the Stop The Violence Fund, directing the Mayor’s designee thereunder, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to utilize a reporting form approved by City Council to ensure proper and legal use of said funds by grantees thereunder in accordance with Ordinance 237 (“Stop the Violence Fund”) of the City of Pittsburgh Code.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/22/2023
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 112023-1149

Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Max Petrunya, PC, in the amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($30,000.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/15/2023
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 122023-1150

Authorizes a City warrant payment to Tucker Arensberg, P.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held in Committee to the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/15/2023
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 132023-1151

Resolution amending 260 of 2021, which authorized the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Campbell Durrant, P.C., for professional legal services and expert advice regarding labor matters, by increasing the total spend by $100,000.00 for a new not to exceed amount of $490,000.00. (Executive Session held 2-1-23) (2nd Executive Session held 2/21/23)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held in Committee to the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/15/2023
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 142023-1152

Resolution amending 527 of 2022, which authorized the Mayor and the City Solicitor, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a professional services agreement with Cohen Law Group to address a matter of pending telecommunications litigation at USDC 2:21-cv-443, by increasing the total spend by $50,000.00 for a new not exceed amount of $196,050.00. (Executive Session held 2-1-23)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 152023-1153

Resolution amending 458 of 2022, which authorized the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Fisher Phillips for legal services in connection with collective bargaining, by increasing the total spend by $250,000.00 for a new not to exceed amount of $300,000.00. (Executive Session held 2-1-23) (2nd Executive Session held 2/21/23)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held in Committee to the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/15/2023
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 162023-1176

Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Ruth and John Banovatz and their attorneys, Berger and Green, P.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held for Executive Session
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 172023-1177

Authorizes a City warrant payment to Spilman, Thomas & Battle.

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

Approves the P-Card purchases listed in Item 0054-2023.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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AMENDED
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
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Order 192023-1168

Resolution amending Resolution No. 203, effective May 14th 2022, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program to provide funding for a Trail Condition Study.” to accept the grant and authorize necessary expenditures.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 202023-1169

Resolution providing for an amended Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for costs associated with the West Ohio Street Bridge project where PWSA would be responsible for paying 100% of the actual expenses involved in certain work described herein and itemized in Exhibit “B” at an amount not to exceed Two Hundred and Eighty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy-Seven Dollars and Twenty-Five Cents ($285,777.25) an increase of Fifty Four Thousand Three Hundred and Seventy Seven Dollars and Twenty Five Cents from the previously executed agreement (53176) as authorized by Resolution Number 636 of 2018.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 212023-1170

Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, and the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into a professional services agreement with Traffic Planning and Design, Inc., for work on Frankstown Avenue Signal Design Project at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Thirty Two Thousand Seven Hundred One Dollars and Sixty Eight Cents ($232,701.68).

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 222023-1171

Resolution providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Norfolk Southern Railway Company for costs associated with the Preliminary Engineering phase of the 28th Street Bridge Project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Thirty Three Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty Nine Dollars ($33,829.00).

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
AMENDED
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 232023-1180

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 886 of 2021, effective December 27, 2021, as amended, entitled "Resolution adopting and approving the 2022 Capital Budget and the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2022 through 2027 Capital Improvement Program" by reducing LED STREET LIGHT UPGRADES by $1,000,000.00.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 242023-1178

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article V, Section 925.06, Setbacks, to update the standards for certain HVAC equipment in setbacks. (Referred to Planning Commission 2/8/23) (Report & Recommendation received 3/8/23) (Public Hearing scheduled for 5/3/23)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Referred for Report and Recommendation to the Planning Commission
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 252023-1179

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, between the City of Pittsburgh, the Urban Redevelopment Authority, and Industrial Arts Workshop Inc., for the creation of artwork on land which is owned by the URA and which is intended to be transferred to the City of Pittsburgh.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 262023-1181

Resolution authorizing renaming Chartiers Field to Chartiers-Windgap Field. (Public Hearing held 2/15/23)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held for Cablecast Public Hearing to the Committee on Hearings
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 272023-1172

Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 50 26th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held in the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs, due back by 3/8/2023
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 282023-1173

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.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held in Committee to the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs, due back by 3/8/2023
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 292023-1174

Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 1100 Shady Ave.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 302023-1175

Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 3339 Ward Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

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