Meeting

City Council · Aug 1, 2023

10:00 AM · Council Chambers · 75 itemsMinutes Details

Legislation Items

Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.

OrderFileTitleDiscussionVoteVotes ForVotes Against
12023-1830WHEREAS, Pittsburgh Builds Bridges is a community outreach movement that encourages diversity, inclusion, and connection within the community using simple actions, the stroke of a paint brush, dialogue, and awareness; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
22023-1831WHEREAS, the Mike Creighton Memorial Committee, in association with the Saint Mary of the Mount Alumni and the Mt. Washington Hall of Fame, is hosting the annual Mike Awards on Sunday, August 6th at the LeMont Restaurant; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
32023-1832WHEREAS, Daniel Kelly began his scouting career at the age of 11 before achieving his rank of Eagle Scout on July 16, 2023; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
42023-1826Resolution providing for a Professional Services Agreement with Outwith Studios LLC at a cost not to exceed Forty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($49,900) to conduct housing discrimination research and develop recommendations.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
52023-1834Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One, Administrative, Article VII, Procedures, Chapter 161, Contracts, Sections 161.02 - Competitive Bidding; Exceptions, 161.02A - Award of Professional Services Agreements and 161.02B - Exemptions From Competitive Process to amend the approval processes for professional services agreements and exemptions from the same.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
62023-1835Resolution requesting the City Solicitor to provide City Council with a Legal Opinion reviewing the propriety of the agreement and bidding exemptions of the agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and Matrix Consulting Solutions relative to the police staffing study and directing the City Controller to review the City’s contracting procedures.No matched discussionApprovedAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
72023-1827Authorizes a City warrant payment to BAER Solutions LLC, 2801 Seven Mile Ferry Road, Clarksville, TN 37040, in an amount not to exceed EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($8,400.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
82023-1833Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Brennan Thrower in an amount not to exceed Eighteen Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($18,000.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
92023-1828Resolution submitting the names of Terri Shields, Dennis Downey, Blake Plavchak, and Gregory Sullivan Kottler for consideration by the Mayor for appointments to fill the City Council CPRB non-law enforcement Seats #1 and #3, in accordance with the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Six, Conduct, Article VI, Citizen Police Review Board.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
102023-1829Files a communication from Michael Lamb about a fiscal audit of the South Side Parking Enhancement District Trust Fund, dated July 2022.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
112023-1836Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1, 2017, as amended, 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 TAU BETA ETA FRATERNITY, INC as a grant recipient and increasing HOPE FOR TOMORROW by Three Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($3,250.00), and authorize subsequent Agreements.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
122023-1837Resolution further amending Resolution No. 840 of 2019, effective January 1, 2020, 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,” by reducing SHERADEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH as a grant recipient and increasing HOPE FOR TOMORROW by Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($5,500.00), and authorize subsequent Agreements.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
132023-1819Records the Finance and Law committee report for July 26, 2023.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
142023-1454Resolution amending Resolution 109 of 2023, which authorized a cooperation agreement or agreements with the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase and leasing of vehicles, equipment and accessories, equipment support infrastructure, and professional services for use by City of Pittsburgh Departments, by increasing the total spend by Nine Hundred Seven Thousand Sixty Three Dollars and Thirty Seven Cents ($907,063.37) for a new not to exceed amount of Ten Million Three Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Fifty-Four Dollars and Thirty-Seven Cents ($10,373,054.37). (Post Agenda held 5/23/23)No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 7Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 1Kraus
152023-1704Resolution amending Resolution 726 of 2022, which reappropriated federal American Rescue Plan funding, by updating the approved projects as outlined in Exhibit A, version 5. (Public Hearing held 8/1/23)No matched discussionAMENDED BY SUBSTITUTEAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
162023-1705Resolution amending Resolution 411 of 2022, which authorized an amended Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (“URA”) for the completion of projects approved in the City of Pittsburgh’s American Rescue Plan, by decreasing the not-to-exceed amount by One Million Dollars to Seventy-One Million Eight Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Eleven Dollars ($71,878,711.00) and by aligning project lines accordingly. (Public Hearing held 8/1/23)No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
172023-1706Resolution 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” by increasing Bridge Upgrades by $928,290.01, increasing Capital Equipment Acquisition by $219,833.99, reducing Complete Streets by $1,500,000.00, reducing Facility Improvements - Recreation and Senior Centers by $264,124.88, reducing Information Systems Modernization by $35,875.12, and increasing Public Safety Equipment by $651,876.00. (Public Hearing held 8/1/23)No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
182023-1707Resolution 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 increasing Capital Equipment Acquisition by $569,078.55, reducing Complete Streets by $774,000.00, reducing Facility Improvements - Recreation and Senior Centers by $1,566,121.00, reducing Information Systems Modernization by $183,879.00, and increasing Slope Failure Remediation by $1,954,921.45. (Public Hearing held 8/1/23)No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
192023-1708Resolution further amending Resolution No. 723 of 2022, effective December 19, 2022, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2023 Capital Budget, the 2023 Community Development Program, and the 2023 through 2028 Capital Improvement Program” by increasing Capital Equipment Acquisition by $907,063.37, and reducing Facility Improvements - Recreation and Senior Centers by $257,063.37. (Public Hearing held 8/1/23)No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
202023-1709Resolution amending Resolution 525 of 2021, which authorized an amended cooperation agreement or agreements with the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase and leasing of vehicles, equipment and accessories for use by City of Pittsburgh Departments, by increasing the not- to-exceed amount by Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($219,833.99) for a new total of Ten Million Six Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Thirteen Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($10,629,313.99). (Public Hearing held 8/1/23)No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
212023-1710Resolution amending Resolution 43 of 2022, which authorized the 2022 cooperation agreement or agreements with the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase and leasing of vehicles, equipment and accessories for use by City of Pittsburgh Departments, by increasing the not- to-exceed amount by Five Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand Seventy-Eight Dollars and Fifty-Five Cents ($569,078.55) for a new total of Thirteen Million One Hundred Twelve Thousand Eighty-One Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($13,112,081.36). (Public Hearing held 8/1/23)No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 7Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 1Kraus
222023-1711Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to commit future 2024 PAYGO capital funds for the local match of the Department of Transportation’s RAISE Grant, in an amount not-to-exceed Two Million Two Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Dollars ($2,274,000). (Public Hearing held 8/1/23)No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
232023-1751Ordinance supplementing the City of Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One: Administrative, Article III: Organization, Chapter 141: Offices Generally by adding a new Section 141.03 to establish the Office of Equal Protection.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
242023-1753Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreements and amendments thereto with Medical Debt Resolution, Inc., d/b/a RIP Medical Debt for services relating to the purchasing and retiring of medical debt for certain City of Pittsburgh residents, for a sum not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 7Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 1Kraus
252023-1755Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2012, effective January 1, 2013, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2013 Capital Budget and the 2013 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2013 through 2018 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing RECREATION AND SENIOR CENTERS by $10,544.74 and increasing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by $10,544.74.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
262023-1756Resolution further amending Resolution No. 858 of 2014, effective January 1, 2015, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2015 Capital Budget and the 2015 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2015 through 2020 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS by $3,325.15 and increasing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by $3,325.15.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
272023-1757Resolution 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 the 2016 through 2021 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS by $10,632.00, reducing SPLASH ZONES by $16,544.79, and increasing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by $27,176.79.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
282023-1758Resolution 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 FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS by $23,249.20, reducing WATER FEATURE UPGRADES by $118,476.61, and increasing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by $141,725.81.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
292023-1759Resolution further amending Resolution No. Res 840 of 2019, effective December 23, 2019, 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” by reducing RECREATION AND SENIOR CENTERS BY $950,000.00, and increasing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by $950,000.00.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
302023-1760Resolution 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 reducing FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS - CITY FACILITIES by $42,937.9, reducing RECREATION AND SENIOR CENTERS by $1,612,626.32, and increasing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by $1,655,564.23.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
312023-1761Resolution further amending Resolution No. 886 of 2021, effective December 27, 2021, 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 RECREATION AND SENIOR CENTERS BY $192,000.00, reducing FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS - CITY FACILITIES by $400,000.00 and increasing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by $592,000.00.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
322023-1762Resolution 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 reducing FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS - CITY FACILITIES by $78,692.00 and increasing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by $78,692.00.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
332023-1763Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to execute a quit claim deed or deeds, and any other necessary or appropriate documents, agreements, and instruments conveying AS IS all of the City’s right, title and interest, if any, in Block 2-J, Lot 164-0-2, in the 1st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, with an address of 200 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, to the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (“URA”) for consideration of One Dollar and 00/100 ($1.00), contingent upon the Mayor and Director of the Department of Finance first entering into a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the URA setting forth the rights and obligations of the City and the URA relating to these initial conveyances and further setting forth the rights and obligations of the City and the URA relating to the subsequent disposition of these Property to third parties (Council District No. 6).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
342023-1793Resolution transferring a total of Twenty-One Thousand, One Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars ($21,124) within the 2023 Operating Budget from the Office of Management and Budget to the Department of Parks and Recreation for the purpose of providing funding for a Food Justice Coordinator position to administer the needs of the Pittsburgh Food Justice Fund.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
352023-1805Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Youth Enrichment Services, Inc. for the purpose of spending grant funds in an amount not to exceed EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED ($18,200.00) DOLLARS to support programming to encourage banking access among Learn and Earn Participants.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
362023-1806Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Public Works and the Department of Finance to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Pittsburgh Parking Authority for the off-street parking facility located at the northeast corner of Forbes and Murray Avenues for a period of twenty-nine (29) years and an annual rental fee of One Dollar ($1.00) per year, at no cost to the City.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
372023-1807Resolution amending Resolution 209 of 2022, which authorized the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Pittsburgh Futures for professional services relating to leadership development training, by increasing the authorized spend by Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) for a new total not to exceed cost of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars ($117,336.00).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
382023-1820Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for 7-26-23 with an Affirmative Recommendation.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
392023-1733Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a commodities agreement or agreements with Stryker for a two- year warranty extension for equipment maintenance of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services’ powered loaders and cots, at a cost not to exceed FORTY-NINE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($49,568.00) over one year.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
402023-1799Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Public Safety to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Staunton Farms Foundation for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of SEVENTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($17,500.00) to conduct harm reduction, mental health, and first aid trainings for first responders and community members working downtown, and to faith leaders in the City of Pittsburgh.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
412023-1821Records the Public Works and Infrastructure committee report for July 26, 2023.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
422023-1735Resolution providing for an amended Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the Charles Anderson Bridge project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Fifty Three Million Six Hundred and Ninety Thousand Dollars ($53,690,000.00), an increase of Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000.00) from the previously executed agreement for costs associated with the Construction phase of the project. This resolution serves to authorize only the amended Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements, at a cost not to exceed Sixty Two Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($62,250.00), an increase of Fifty Six Thousand Dollars ($56,000.00) from the previous amendment. Future Resolutions will authorize the project specific service agreements.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
432023-1736Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to take all necessary actions to acquire and secure a right-of-way and temporary construction easements, as-needed, including the taking of property by eminent domain if necessary, involving the Charles Anderson Bridge project.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
442023-1737Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to receive grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in the amount of ONE MILLION NINE HUNDRED FIFTY ONE THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FIVE ($1,951,775) dollars to support landslide mitigation efforts on Newton Street.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
452023-1738Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to take all necessary actions to acquire and secure a right-of-way and temporary construction easements, as-needed, including the taking of property by eminent domain if necessary, involving the Liberty Ave HSIP project.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
462023-1739Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to take all necessary actions to acquire and secure a right-of-way and temporary construction easements, as-needed, including the taking of property by eminent domain if necessary, involving the Penn Ave Phase 2 project.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
472023-1741Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to take all necessary actions to acquire and secure a right-of-way and temporary construction easements, as-needed, including the taking of property by eminent domain if necessary, involving the Smithfield Street project.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
482023-1743Ordinance amending the City of Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances Title Four: - Public Places and Property; Article I: - Public Right-of-Way; Chapter 417 Pavement Protection; by inclusion of new Section 417.08 Sidewalk and Curb Repair Program, to authorize the Directors of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure and the Department of Public Works to develop and implement a program to provide options and incentives for property owner sidewalk repair and maintenance in lieu of prosecution.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
492023-1744Resolution authorizing acceptance by the City of Pittsburgh of the dedication of portions of N. Beatty and Harvard Street (83-P-43), being Parcel B, as laid out on the Subdivision Plan of Block and Lot 83- P-165 recorded in Plan Book Volume 301, Page 80, as recorded in the Allegheny County Department of Real Estate, in the 11th Ward, 9th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, at no cost to the City.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
502023-1745Resolution granting unto STELLA PROPERTY GROUP LLC their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a dog park, at 6314 Broad Street in the 11th Ward, 9th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at no cost to the City.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
Order 12023-1830

WHEREAS, Pittsburgh Builds Bridges is a community outreach movement that encourages diversity, inclusion, and connection within the community using simple actions, the stroke of a paint brush, dialogue, and awareness; and,

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Adopted
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 22023-1831

WHEREAS, the Mike Creighton Memorial Committee, in association with the Saint Mary of the Mount Alumni and the Mt. Washington Hall of Fame, is hosting the annual Mike Awards on Sunday, August 6th at the LeMont Restaurant; and,

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Adopted
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 32023-1832

WHEREAS, Daniel Kelly began his scouting career at the age of 11 before achieving his rank of Eagle Scout on July 16, 2023; and,

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Adopted
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 42023-1826

Resolution providing for a Professional Services Agreement with Outwith Studios LLC at a cost not to exceed Forty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($49,900) to conduct housing discrimination research and develop recommendations.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 52023-1834

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One, Administrative, Article VII, Procedures, Chapter 161, Contracts, Sections 161.02 - Competitive Bidding; Exceptions, 161.02A - Award of Professional Services Agreements and 161.02B - Exemptions From Competitive Process to amend the approval processes for professional services agreements and exemptions from the same.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 62023-1835

Resolution requesting the City Solicitor to provide City Council with a Legal Opinion reviewing the propriety of the agreement and bidding exemptions of the agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and Matrix Consulting Solutions relative to the police staffing study and directing the City Controller to review the City’s contracting procedures.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Approved
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 72023-1827

Authorizes a City warrant payment to BAER Solutions LLC, 2801 Seven Mile Ferry Road, Clarksville, TN 37040, in an amount not to exceed EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($8,400.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 82023-1833

Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Brennan Thrower in an amount not to exceed Eighteen Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($18,000.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 92023-1828

Resolution submitting the names of Terri Shields, Dennis Downey, Blake Plavchak, and Gregory Sullivan Kottler for consideration by the Mayor for appointments to fill the City Council CPRB non-law enforcement Seats #1 and #3, in accordance with the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Six, Conduct, Article VI, Citizen Police Review Board.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 102023-1829

Files a communication from Michael Lamb about a fiscal audit of the South Side Parking Enhancement District Trust Fund, dated July 2022.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 112023-1836

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1, 2017, as amended, 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 TAU BETA ETA FRATERNITY, INC as a grant recipient and increasing HOPE FOR TOMORROW by Three Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($3,250.00), and authorize subsequent Agreements.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 122023-1837

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 840 of 2019, effective January 1, 2020, 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,” by reducing SHERADEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH as a grant recipient and increasing HOPE FOR TOMORROW by Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($5,500.00), and authorize subsequent Agreements.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 132023-1819

Records the Finance and Law committee report for July 26, 2023.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 142023-1454

Resolution amending Resolution 109 of 2023, which authorized a cooperation agreement or agreements with the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase and leasing of vehicles, equipment and accessories, equipment support infrastructure, and professional services for use by City of Pittsburgh Departments, by increasing the total spend by Nine Hundred Seven Thousand Sixty Three Dollars and Thirty Seven Cents ($907,063.37) for a new not to exceed amount of Ten Million Three Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Fifty-Four Dollars and Thirty-Seven Cents ($10,373,054.37). (Post Agenda held 5/23/23)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 1Kraus
Order 162023-1705

Resolution amending Resolution 411 of 2022, which authorized an amended Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (“URA”) for the completion of projects approved in the City of Pittsburgh’s American Rescue Plan, by decreasing the not-to-exceed amount by One Million Dollars to Seventy-One Million Eight Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Eleven Dollars ($71,878,711.00) and by aligning project lines accordingly. (Public Hearing held 8/1/23)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 172023-1706

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” by increasing Bridge Upgrades by $928,290.01, increasing Capital Equipment Acquisition by $219,833.99, reducing Complete Streets by $1,500,000.00, reducing Facility Improvements - Recreation and Senior Centers by $264,124.88, reducing Information Systems Modernization by $35,875.12, and increasing Public Safety Equipment by $651,876.00. (Public Hearing held 8/1/23)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 182023-1707

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 increasing Capital Equipment Acquisition by $569,078.55, reducing Complete Streets by $774,000.00, reducing Facility Improvements - Recreation and Senior Centers by $1,566,121.00, reducing Information Systems Modernization by $183,879.00, and increasing Slope Failure Remediation by $1,954,921.45. (Public Hearing held 8/1/23)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 192023-1708

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 723 of 2022, effective December 19, 2022, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2023 Capital Budget, the 2023 Community Development Program, and the 2023 through 2028 Capital Improvement Program” by increasing Capital Equipment Acquisition by $907,063.37, and reducing Facility Improvements - Recreation and Senior Centers by $257,063.37. (Public Hearing held 8/1/23)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 202023-1709

Resolution amending Resolution 525 of 2021, which authorized an amended cooperation agreement or agreements with the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase and leasing of vehicles, equipment and accessories for use by City of Pittsburgh Departments, by increasing the not- to-exceed amount by Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Three Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($219,833.99) for a new total of Ten Million Six Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Thirteen Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($10,629,313.99). (Public Hearing held 8/1/23)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 212023-1710

Resolution amending Resolution 43 of 2022, which authorized the 2022 cooperation agreement or agreements with the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase and leasing of vehicles, equipment and accessories for use by City of Pittsburgh Departments, by increasing the not- to-exceed amount by Five Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand Seventy-Eight Dollars and Fifty-Five Cents ($569,078.55) for a new total of Thirteen Million One Hundred Twelve Thousand Eighty-One Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($13,112,081.36). (Public Hearing held 8/1/23)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 1Kraus
Order 222023-1711

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to commit future 2024 PAYGO capital funds for the local match of the Department of Transportation’s RAISE Grant, in an amount not-to-exceed Two Million Two Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Dollars ($2,274,000). (Public Hearing held 8/1/23)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 242023-1753

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreements and amendments thereto with Medical Debt Resolution, Inc., d/b/a RIP Medical Debt for services relating to the purchasing and retiring of medical debt for certain City of Pittsburgh residents, for a sum not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00).

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 1Kraus
Order 252023-1755

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2012, effective January 1, 2013, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2013 Capital Budget and the 2013 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2013 through 2018 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing RECREATION AND SENIOR CENTERS by $10,544.74 and increasing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by $10,544.74.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 262023-1756

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 858 of 2014, effective January 1, 2015, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2015 Capital Budget and the 2015 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2015 through 2020 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS by $3,325.15 and increasing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by $3,325.15.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 272023-1757

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 the 2016 through 2021 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS by $10,632.00, reducing SPLASH ZONES by $16,544.79, and increasing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by $27,176.79.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 282023-1758

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 FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS by $23,249.20, reducing WATER FEATURE UPGRADES by $118,476.61, and increasing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by $141,725.81.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 292023-1759

Resolution further amending Resolution No. Res 840 of 2019, effective December 23, 2019, 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” by reducing RECREATION AND SENIOR CENTERS BY $950,000.00, and increasing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by $950,000.00.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 302023-1760

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 reducing FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS - CITY FACILITIES by $42,937.9, reducing RECREATION AND SENIOR CENTERS by $1,612,626.32, and increasing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by $1,655,564.23.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 312023-1761

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 886 of 2021, effective December 27, 2021, 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 RECREATION AND SENIOR CENTERS BY $192,000.00, reducing FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS - CITY FACILITIES by $400,000.00 and increasing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by $592,000.00.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 322023-1762

Resolution 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 reducing FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS - CITY FACILITIES by $78,692.00 and increasing PARK RECONSTRUCTION by $78,692.00.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 332023-1763

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to execute a quit claim deed or deeds, and any other necessary or appropriate documents, agreements, and instruments conveying AS IS all of the City’s right, title and interest, if any, in Block 2-J, Lot 164-0-2, in the 1st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, with an address of 200 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, to the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (“URA”) for consideration of One Dollar and 00/100 ($1.00), contingent upon the Mayor and Director of the Department of Finance first entering into a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the URA setting forth the rights and obligations of the City and the URA relating to these initial conveyances and further setting forth the rights and obligations of the City and the URA relating to the subsequent disposition of these Property to third parties (Council District No. 6).

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 342023-1793

Resolution transferring a total of Twenty-One Thousand, One Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars ($21,124) within the 2023 Operating Budget from the Office of Management and Budget to the Department of Parks and Recreation for the purpose of providing funding for a Food Justice Coordinator position to administer the needs of the Pittsburgh Food Justice Fund.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 352023-1805

Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Youth Enrichment Services, Inc. for the purpose of spending grant funds in an amount not to exceed EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED ($18,200.00) DOLLARS to support programming to encourage banking access among Learn and Earn Participants.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 362023-1806

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Public Works and the Department of Finance to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Pittsburgh Parking Authority for the off-street parking facility located at the northeast corner of Forbes and Murray Avenues for a period of twenty-nine (29) years and an annual rental fee of One Dollar ($1.00) per year, at no cost to the City.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 372023-1807

Resolution amending Resolution 209 of 2022, which authorized the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Pittsburgh Futures for professional services relating to leadership development training, by increasing the authorized spend by Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) for a new total not to exceed cost of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars ($117,336.00).

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 382023-1820

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for 7-26-23 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 392023-1733

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a commodities agreement or agreements with Stryker for a two- year warranty extension for equipment maintenance of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services’ powered loaders and cots, at a cost not to exceed FORTY-NINE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($49,568.00) over one year.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 402023-1799

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Public Safety to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Staunton Farms Foundation for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of SEVENTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($17,500.00) to conduct harm reduction, mental health, and first aid trainings for first responders and community members working downtown, and to faith leaders in the City of Pittsburgh.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 412023-1821

Records the Public Works and Infrastructure committee report for July 26, 2023.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 422023-1735

Resolution providing for an amended Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the Charles Anderson Bridge project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Fifty Three Million Six Hundred and Ninety Thousand Dollars ($53,690,000.00), an increase of Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000.00) from the previously executed agreement for costs associated with the Construction phase of the project. This resolution serves to authorize only the amended Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements, at a cost not to exceed Sixty Two Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($62,250.00), an increase of Fifty Six Thousand Dollars ($56,000.00) from the previous amendment. Future Resolutions will authorize the project specific service agreements.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 432023-1736

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to take all necessary actions to acquire and secure a right-of-way and temporary construction easements, as-needed, including the taking of property by eminent domain if necessary, involving the Charles Anderson Bridge project.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 442023-1737

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to receive grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in the amount of ONE MILLION NINE HUNDRED FIFTY ONE THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FIVE ($1,951,775) dollars to support landslide mitigation efforts on Newton Street.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 452023-1738

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to take all necessary actions to acquire and secure a right-of-way and temporary construction easements, as-needed, including the taking of property by eminent domain if necessary, involving the Liberty Ave HSIP project.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 462023-1739

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to take all necessary actions to acquire and secure a right-of-way and temporary construction easements, as-needed, including the taking of property by eminent domain if necessary, involving the Penn Ave Phase 2 project.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 472023-1741

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to take all necessary actions to acquire and secure a right-of-way and temporary construction easements, as-needed, including the taking of property by eminent domain if necessary, involving the Smithfield Street project.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 482023-1743

Ordinance amending the City of Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances Title Four: - Public Places and Property; Article I: - Public Right-of-Way; Chapter 417 Pavement Protection; by inclusion of new Section 417.08 Sidewalk and Curb Repair Program, to authorize the Directors of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure and the Department of Public Works to develop and implement a program to provide options and incentives for property owner sidewalk repair and maintenance in lieu of prosecution.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 492023-1744

Resolution authorizing acceptance by the City of Pittsburgh of the dedication of portions of N. Beatty and Harvard Street (83-P-43), being Parcel B, as laid out on the Subdivision Plan of Block and Lot 83- P-165 recorded in Plan Book Volume 301, Page 80, as recorded in the Allegheny County Department of Real Estate, in the 11th Ward, 9th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, at no cost to the City.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 502023-1745

Resolution granting unto STELLA PROPERTY GROUP LLC their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a dog park, at 6314 Broad Street in the 11th Ward, 9th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at no cost to the City.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0