Meeting

City Council · May 23, 2023

10:00 AM · Council Chambers · 44 itemsMinutes Details

Legislation Items

Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.

OrderFileTitleDiscussionVoteVotes ForVotes Against
12023-1569WHEREAS, Carrone Baptist Church was organized in 1885 by Rev. Willis Duval of Virginia. It was first known as the Second Baptist Church of the East End. The Church reorganized in March of 1886 and changed the name to the Siloam Baptist Church; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
22023-1570WHEREAS, in 2005, Mitch Swain became the founding CEO of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council. Since then, he has helped to secure millions of dollars in private and public arts funds for the region; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
32023-1571WHEREAS, for over 50 years, Multiplying Good has been honoring those who put others first. ChangeMakers is an initiative of Multiplying Good Pittsburgh that celebrates servant leaders across Southwestern Pennsylvania; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
42023-1573WHEREAS, on Monday, May 29, 2023, our nation will join together to honor the fallen heroes of our Armed Forces on the 155th Anniversary of Memorial Day; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
52023-1574WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works employs dedicated and talented public works professionals who serve their community with strength and resilience, and The City of Pittsburgh wishes to recognize their efforts and accomplishments in serving the public; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
62023-1575WHEREAS, Tyrone Clark was employed with the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works from May 14, 2001 until he retired on February 16, 2023; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
72023-1576WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh Allderdice Boys Basketball Team is a dynamic combination of resiliency, hard work, dedication, and the will to be crowned Back to Back City League Champions. They just won their second consecutive City League Championship defeating Pittsburgh Obama 66-45; andNo matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
82023-1552Resolution providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for costs associated with the Critical Sidewalk Gaps 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 Six Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Nine Dollars and Sixty-Nine Cents ($6,339.69) and further amending Resolution No. 723 of 2022, effective December 27, 2022, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2023 Capital Budget, the 2023 Community Development Program, and the 2023 through 2028 Capital Improvement Program” by increasing RAMP AND PUBLIC SIDEWALK by Six Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Nine Dollars and Sixty-Nine Cents ($6,339.69).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
92023-1553Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 32 39th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201-3205.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
102023-1554Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 166 Banner Way, 9th Ward, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
112023-1555Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 1045 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
122023-1556Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the performance of certain work in connection with the Hill District Master Plan in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) for the Hill District Master Plan.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
132023-1557Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh or an Urban Redevelopment Authority affiliate 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 26-P, Lot 164 (Council District No. 6).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
142023-1558Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Reed Roberts Housing Limited Partnership, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 11-A, Lots 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, and 48, and Block 11- E, Lots 300-A, 300-B, 301, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 318, and 319, in the 3rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 6).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
152023-1559Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Salem’s Market Centre Ave, LLC, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 11-A, Lot 123, in the 3rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 6).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
162023-1551Resolution providing for an agreement or agreements with The Efficiency Network, Inc. for costs associated with project management for the planning, design and services during construction to convert the City’s network of High-Pressure Sodium lights (HPS) to energy efficient LED luminaries within three years; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Two Million Two Hundred Forty Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars ($2,240,269.00).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
172023-1560Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the amount of Eight Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars and No Cents ($8,375.00) to Jane DeSimone, Esq., for arbitration services rendered in connection with FOP arbitration.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
182023-1561Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or agreements with Buchanan, Ingersoll, & Rooney PC in an amount not to exceed Forty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($40,000.00) for expert legal services in connection with human resource related legal litigation.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
192023-1562Ordinance accepting a new street name, RUTHERGLEN PLACE in the Fifteenth Ward of the City of Pittsburgh as per recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh Addressing Committee (CPAC). The following street name was approved by CPAC in April 2023. The name listed in this ordinance shall be made official in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Chapter 420 Uniform Street Naming and Addressing.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
202023-1563Resolution further amending Resolution No. 816 of 2015, effective December 18, 2015, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2016 Capital Budget and the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2016 through 2021 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing ADA COMPLIANCE by $6,554.34 and increasing CDBG ADMINISTRATION by $6,554.34.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
212023-1564Resolution 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; approving the 2017 through 2022 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing ADA COMPLIANCE by $715.45 and increasing CDBG ADMINISTRATION by $715.45.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
222023-1565Resolution 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” so as to re-allocate Community Development Block Grant - Cares Act (CDBG-CV) funding, and authorize a subsequent Agreement or Agreements.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
232023-1566Notifies City Council of the appointment of Ian Fitzgerald as Deputy Director, in the Department of Finance.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
242023-1567Resolution appointing Chaquita Barnett as a member of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission for a term to expire December 31st, 2025.No matched discussionApprovedNot recordedNot recorded
252023-1568Resolution authorizing the appointment of Ashley Robinson, as Assistant City Clerk of the City of Pittsburgh for a three year term. This appointment shall become effective as of the date of the Oath of Office administered on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.No matched discussionApprovedNot recordedNot recorded
262023-1572Files a communication from John H. Patterson about PCTV’s 2022 Annual Report.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
272023-1577Files a communication from Jay Gilmer about Stop the Violence quarterly report on community investment grants, dated February 10, 2023 through May 10, 2023.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
282023-1514Resolution appointing Larry Scirotto, as Chief of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Department of Public Safety.No matched discussionApprovedAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
292023-1547Records the Finance and Law committee report for May 17, 2023.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
302023-1501Authorizes a City warrant payment to Spilman, Thomas & Battle.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
312023-1502Authorizes a City warrant payment to Reisinger Comber & Miller, LLC.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
322023-1504Resolution authorizing the issuance of a three (3) warrants with the total sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($20,000.00). It is further understood and agreed that the payment schedule of the total settlement amount shall be as follows: (i) $6,000.00, less applicable tax withholdings and other deductions, will be issued to Plaintiff, Joseph Deresh, along with an IRS Form W-2 in connection with this payment; (ii) $6,000.00, will be issued to Plaintiff Joseph Deresh along with and IRS Form 1099 in connection with this payment; and (iii) $8,000.00 will be issued to Plaintiff’s attorneys, Rothman Gordon, P.C. for fees and expenses related to the Litigation.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
332023-1548Report of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure May 17, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
342023-1500Resolution providing for a Supplemental Agreement or Agreements with Gannett Fleming, Inc. for costs associated with the Smithfield Street Reconstruction project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed One Million Four Hundred Seventy Nine Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty Seven Dollars and Four Cents ($1,479,327.04), an increase of Eight Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Eight Hundred and Twelve Dollars and Thirty Three Cents ($873,812.33) from the previously executed agreement (53417) as previously authorized by Resolution 276 of 2018 to add funding for the Preliminary Engineering and Final Design Phases of the project.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
352023-1549Records the Innovation, Performance, Asset Management and Technology committee report for May 17, 2023.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
362023-1505Resolution amending Resolution 279 of 2022, which authorized the Mayor and Director of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Professional Service Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Planet Technologies in a form approved by the City Solicitor in order to provide for compensation for: (1) access a comprehensive Microsoft Library for training, reporting, and customized materials; and (2) assistance business hours to support, manage, and grow Office 365 environments critical to migrating applications to the cloud, by increasing the cost by One Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($105,000).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
372023-1506Resolution 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 Granicus, Inc. in a form approved by the City Solicitor for website content management at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($283,995).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
382023-1550Records the Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs committee report for May 17, 2023.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
392023-1434Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a liquor license, License No. R- 12176 , from BOKA, Inc. located at 3942 William Penn Hwy, Monroeville, PA 15146 to the Applicant, Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (d/b/a “Kura Revolving Sushi Bar”), located at 415 Cinema Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461. (Public Hearing held 5/15/23)No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
402023-1497Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 2163 Centre Avenue.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
412023-1498Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for Crews Development LLC, 1709/1711 Cliff Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
422023-1499Authorizes a City warrant payment to the Congress of Neighboring Communities (CONNECT), in the amount of $13,781.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
432023-1524Resolution authorizing the City Controller to pay annual Membership dues for 2023 to the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies for the CONNECT program at a cost not to exceed Six Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-One Dollars ($6,891.00).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
442023-1525Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Council as a Body to pay annual membership dues for 2023 to the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies for the CONNECT program at a cost not to exceed Six Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-One Dollars ($6,891).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
Order 12023-1569

WHEREAS, Carrone Baptist Church was organized in 1885 by Rev. Willis Duval of Virginia. It was first known as the Second Baptist Church of the East End. The Church reorganized in March of 1886 and changed the name to the Siloam Baptist Church; and,

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Order 22023-1570

WHEREAS, in 2005, Mitch Swain became the founding CEO of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council. Since then, he has helped to secure millions of dollars in private and public arts funds for the region; and,

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Order 32023-1571

WHEREAS, for over 50 years, Multiplying Good has been honoring those who put others first. ChangeMakers is an initiative of Multiplying Good Pittsburgh that celebrates servant leaders across Southwestern Pennsylvania; and,

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Order 42023-1573

WHEREAS, on Monday, May 29, 2023, our nation will join together to honor the fallen heroes of our Armed Forces on the 155th Anniversary of Memorial Day; and,

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Order 52023-1574

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works employs dedicated and talented public works professionals who serve their community with strength and resilience, and The City of Pittsburgh wishes to recognize their efforts and accomplishments in serving the public; and,

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Order 62023-1575

WHEREAS, Tyrone Clark was employed with the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works from May 14, 2001 until he retired on February 16, 2023; and,

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Order 72023-1576

WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh Allderdice Boys Basketball Team is a dynamic combination of resiliency, hard work, dedication, and the will to be crowned Back to Back City League Champions. They just won their second consecutive City League Championship defeating Pittsburgh Obama 66-45; and

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Order 82023-1552

Resolution providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for costs associated with the Critical Sidewalk Gaps 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 Six Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Nine Dollars and Sixty-Nine Cents ($6,339.69) and further amending Resolution No. 723 of 2022, effective December 27, 2022, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2023 Capital Budget, the 2023 Community Development Program, and the 2023 through 2028 Capital Improvement Program” by increasing RAMP AND PUBLIC SIDEWALK by Six Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Nine Dollars and Sixty-Nine Cents ($6,339.69).

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Order 92023-1553

Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 32 39th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201-3205.

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Order 102023-1554

Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 166 Banner Way, 9th Ward, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.

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Order 112023-1555

Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 1045 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

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Order 122023-1556

Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the performance of certain work in connection with the Hill District Master Plan in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) for the Hill District Master Plan.

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Order 132023-1557

Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh or an Urban Redevelopment Authority affiliate 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 26-P, Lot 164 (Council District No. 6).

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Order 142023-1558

Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Reed Roberts Housing Limited Partnership, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 11-A, Lots 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, and 48, and Block 11- E, Lots 300-A, 300-B, 301, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 318, and 319, in the 3rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 6).

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Order 152023-1559

Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Salem’s Market Centre Ave, LLC, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 11-A, Lot 123, in the 3rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 6).

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Order 162023-1551

Resolution providing for an agreement or agreements with The Efficiency Network, Inc. for costs associated with project management for the planning, design and services during construction to convert the City’s network of High-Pressure Sodium lights (HPS) to energy efficient LED luminaries within three years; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Two Million Two Hundred Forty Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars ($2,240,269.00).

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Order 172023-1560

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the amount of Eight Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars and No Cents ($8,375.00) to Jane DeSimone, Esq., for arbitration services rendered in connection with FOP arbitration.

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Order 182023-1561

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or agreements with Buchanan, Ingersoll, & Rooney PC in an amount not to exceed Forty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($40,000.00) for expert legal services in connection with human resource related legal litigation.

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Order 192023-1562

Ordinance accepting a new street name, RUTHERGLEN PLACE in the Fifteenth Ward of the City of Pittsburgh as per recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh Addressing Committee (CPAC). The following street name was approved by CPAC in April 2023. The name listed in this ordinance shall be made official in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Chapter 420 Uniform Street Naming and Addressing.

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Order 202023-1563

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 816 of 2015, effective December 18, 2015, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2016 Capital Budget and the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2016 through 2021 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing ADA COMPLIANCE by $6,554.34 and increasing CDBG ADMINISTRATION by $6,554.34.

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Order 212023-1564

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; approving the 2017 through 2022 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing ADA COMPLIANCE by $715.45 and increasing CDBG ADMINISTRATION by $715.45.

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Order 222023-1565

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” so as to re-allocate Community Development Block Grant - Cares Act (CDBG-CV) funding, and authorize a subsequent Agreement or Agreements.

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Order 232023-1566

Notifies City Council of the appointment of Ian Fitzgerald as Deputy Director, in the Department of Finance.

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Order 242023-1567

Resolution appointing Chaquita Barnett as a member of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission for a term to expire December 31st, 2025.

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Order 252023-1568

Resolution authorizing the appointment of Ashley Robinson, as Assistant City Clerk of the City of Pittsburgh for a three year term. This appointment shall become effective as of the date of the Oath of Office administered on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

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Order 262023-1572

Files a communication from John H. Patterson about PCTV’s 2022 Annual Report.

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Order 272023-1577

Files a communication from Jay Gilmer about Stop the Violence quarterly report on community investment grants, dated February 10, 2023 through May 10, 2023.

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Order 292023-1547

Records the Finance and Law committee report for May 17, 2023.

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Order 322023-1504

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a three (3) warrants with the total sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($20,000.00). It is further understood and agreed that the payment schedule of the total settlement amount shall be as follows: (i) $6,000.00, less applicable tax withholdings and other deductions, will be issued to Plaintiff, Joseph Deresh, along with an IRS Form W-2 in connection with this payment; (ii) $6,000.00, will be issued to Plaintiff Joseph Deresh along with and IRS Form 1099 in connection with this payment; and (iii) $8,000.00 will be issued to Plaintiff’s attorneys, Rothman Gordon, P.C. for fees and expenses related to the Litigation.

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Order 332023-1548

Report of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure May 17, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

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Order 342023-1500

Resolution providing for a Supplemental Agreement or Agreements with Gannett Fleming, Inc. for costs associated with the Smithfield Street Reconstruction project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed One Million Four Hundred Seventy Nine Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty Seven Dollars and Four Cents ($1,479,327.04), an increase of Eight Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Eight Hundred and Twelve Dollars and Thirty Three Cents ($873,812.33) from the previously executed agreement (53417) as previously authorized by Resolution 276 of 2018 to add funding for the Preliminary Engineering and Final Design Phases of the project.

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Order 352023-1549

Records the Innovation, Performance, Asset Management and Technology committee report for May 17, 2023.

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Order 362023-1505

Resolution amending Resolution 279 of 2022, which authorized the Mayor and Director of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Professional Service Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Planet Technologies in a form approved by the City Solicitor in order to provide for compensation for: (1) access a comprehensive Microsoft Library for training, reporting, and customized materials; and (2) assistance business hours to support, manage, and grow Office 365 environments critical to migrating applications to the cloud, by increasing the cost by One Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($105,000).

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Order 372023-1506

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 Granicus, Inc. in a form approved by the City Solicitor for website content management at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($283,995).

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Order 382023-1550

Records the Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs committee report for May 17, 2023.

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Order 392023-1434

Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a liquor license, License No. R- 12176 , from BOKA, Inc. located at 3942 William Penn Hwy, Monroeville, PA 15146 to the Applicant, Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (d/b/a “Kura Revolving Sushi Bar”), located at 415 Cinema Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461. (Public Hearing held 5/15/23)

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Order 442023-1525

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Council as a Body to pay annual membership dues for 2023 to the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies for the CONNECT program at a cost not to exceed Six Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-One Dollars ($6,891).

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