Meeting

City Council · Aug 1, 2023

10:00 AM · Council Chambers · 75 itemsMinutes Details

Legislation Items

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OrderFileTitleDiscussionVoteVotes ForVotes Against
512023-1746Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the PA Department of Aging for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of NINETY THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED ($90,200.00) dollars to support building repairs, including ceilings and flooring the West End Healthy Active Living Center.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
522023-1748Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the PA Department of Aging for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of FIFTY THOUSAND ($50,000.00) dollars to support building repairs and upgrades, as well as art and recreation equipment at the Mt. Washington Healthy Active Living Center.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
532023-1749Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the PA Department Community and Economic Development for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($250,000.00) dollars to support the design and implementation of improvements to Leslie Park in Lawrenceville, focused on feasible, buildable amenities driven by a community engagement process.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
542023-1771Resolution approving the recommendation made by the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure that the concrete portion of Fairston Street located in Crafton Heights be paved with asphalt in accordance with Section 417.06 of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
552023-1801Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($250,000.00) dollars to support the renovation of Allegheny Riverfront Park with program partner Riverlife.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
562023-1802Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of FOUR HUNDRED NINETY NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED ($499,900.00) dollars to support the renovation of Allegheny Landing Park with program partner Riverlife.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
572023-1803Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Public Works to enter into a sub-award agreement with Riverlife, for the purpose of spending grant funds in an amount not to exceed FOUR HUNDRED NINETY NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED ($499,900.00) dollars to support the renovation of Allegheny Landing Park.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
582023-1804Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Public Works to enter into a sub-award agreement with Riverlife, for the purpose of spending grant funds in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($250,000.00) dollars to support the renovation of Allegheny Riverfront Park.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
592023-1818Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Seven, Article III Business Licensing; Chapter 719, Vendors and Peddlers to not permit vendors of any kind doing business on Grandview Avenue and noted side streets.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
602023-1822Records the Human Resources committee report for July 26, 2023.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
612023-1732Ordinance amending the City of Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances “Ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity for Persons Previously Convicted” Title One: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 161: Contracts, by adding a new Section 161.16A and deleting Section 161.16(h).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
622023-1823Records the Land Use and Economic Development committee report for July 26, 2023.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
632023-1769Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Osmium Data for services relating to the administration of the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs for a sum not to exceed Ninety-Eight Thousand One Hundred Thirty Dollars ($98,130.00) for the payment of the costs thereof.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
642023-1770Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City of Planning to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the PA Historical and Museum Commission for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00) with a local of match of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00) over one year, for a total project cost not to exceed FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00) to support planning efforts to stabilize and preserve abandoned and historically overlooked structures in the Hill District.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
652023-1808Resolution 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 including POISE FOUNDATION as a grant recipient along with PEOPLE OF ORIGIN RIGHTFULLY LOVED AND WANTED P.O.O.R.L.A.W. and authorizing a subsequent Agreement for a total cost of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
662023-1810Resolution 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 adjust Emergency Solutions Grant - Cares Act (ESG-CV) funding by decreasing EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT by $48,894.06, decreasing The Salvation Army by $7,750.00 and increasing Allegheny Singer Research Institute D/B/A AHN Research Institute by $56,644.06 and authorize a subsequent Agreement or Agreements to provide emergency shelter services, street outreach services, rental assistance and housing relocation and stabilization services, and/or data collection activities.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
672023-1824Records the Innovation, Performance, Asset Management and Technology committee report for July 26, 2023.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
682023-1768Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a cable franchise agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania LLC (“Verizon”) at no cost to the City. (Briefing held 7/24/23) (Public Hearing held 7/26/23)No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
692023-1825Records the Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs committee report for July 26, 2023.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
702022-0376Resolution amending Resolution Number 661 of 2017, entitled “Resolution amending Resolution Number 432 of 2017, entitled, ‘Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the City of Pittsburgh (“City”), the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (“URA”) and the Pittsburgh Land Bank “PLB” to provide for future shared administrative services and the transfer of property among agencies for governmental, redevelopment, and portfolio management purposes (All Districts)’, by providing for City Council review of the Policies and Procedures of the Pittsburgh Land Bank pursuant to §174A.13(d) of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances” to authorize an amendment to the Cooperation Agreement. (Briefing held 12/13/22) (2nd Briefing held 4/25/23) (Post Agenda held 6/13/23) (Public Hearing held 7/20/23)No matched discussionAMENDED BY SUBSTITUTEAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
712022-0641Resolution of the city of Pittsburgh adopting an amendment to the Steel Valley Authority’s Articles of Incorporation to decrease the number of members of the Board of Directors of the AuthorityNo matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
722023-1713Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh or an Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh affiliate and ALCOSAN for the sale of Block 9-B, Lots 7, 14, 15, 16, 19, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, and 58 in the 23rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 1) 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
732023-1719Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the administration of certain projects and programs, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $750,000.00. (Council Districts: All). (Briefing held 7/18/23)No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
742023-1734Resolution providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for costs associated with the Sylvan Avenue Multimodal (SMART) 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 One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Sixty Dollars and Sixty Five Cents ($117,896.65) 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 COMPLETE STREETS by One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Sixty Dollars and Sixty Five Cents ($117,896.65)No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
752023-1800Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for the Fairywood project which will involve the development of a warehouse building including adjacent loading docks, parking, underground stormwater management facilities, and associated utilities.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
Order 512023-1746

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the PA Department of Aging for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of NINETY THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED ($90,200.00) dollars to support building repairs, including ceilings and flooring the West End Healthy Active Living Center.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 522023-1748

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the PA Department of Aging for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of FIFTY THOUSAND ($50,000.00) dollars to support building repairs and upgrades, as well as art and recreation equipment at the Mt. Washington Healthy Active Living Center.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 532023-1749

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the PA Department Community and Economic Development for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($250,000.00) dollars to support the design and implementation of improvements to Leslie Park in Lawrenceville, focused on feasible, buildable amenities driven by a community engagement process.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 542023-1771

Resolution approving the recommendation made by the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure that the concrete portion of Fairston Street located in Crafton Heights be paved with asphalt in accordance with Section 417.06 of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 552023-1801

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($250,000.00) dollars to support the renovation of Allegheny Riverfront Park with program partner Riverlife.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 562023-1802

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of FOUR HUNDRED NINETY NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED ($499,900.00) dollars to support the renovation of Allegheny Landing Park with program partner Riverlife.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 572023-1803

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Public Works to enter into a sub-award agreement with Riverlife, for the purpose of spending grant funds in an amount not to exceed FOUR HUNDRED NINETY NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED ($499,900.00) dollars to support the renovation of Allegheny Landing Park.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 582023-1804

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Public Works to enter into a sub-award agreement with Riverlife, for the purpose of spending grant funds in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($250,000.00) dollars to support the renovation of Allegheny Riverfront Park.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 602023-1822

Records the Human Resources committee report for July 26, 2023.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 612023-1732

Ordinance amending the City of Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances “Ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity for Persons Previously Convicted” Title One: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 161: Contracts, by adding a new Section 161.16A and deleting Section 161.16(h).

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 622023-1823

Records the Land Use and Economic Development committee report for July 26, 2023.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 632023-1769

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Osmium Data for services relating to the administration of the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs for a sum not to exceed Ninety-Eight Thousand One Hundred Thirty Dollars ($98,130.00) for the payment of the costs thereof.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 642023-1770

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City of Planning to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the PA Historical and Museum Commission for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00) with a local of match of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00) over one year, for a total project cost not to exceed FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00) to support planning efforts to stabilize and preserve abandoned and historically overlooked structures in the Hill District.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 652023-1808

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 including POISE FOUNDATION as a grant recipient along with PEOPLE OF ORIGIN RIGHTFULLY LOVED AND WANTED P.O.O.R.L.A.W. and authorizing a subsequent Agreement for a total cost of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000).

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 662023-1810

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 adjust Emergency Solutions Grant - Cares Act (ESG-CV) funding by decreasing EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT by $48,894.06, decreasing The Salvation Army by $7,750.00 and increasing Allegheny Singer Research Institute D/B/A AHN Research Institute by $56,644.06 and authorize a subsequent Agreement or Agreements to provide emergency shelter services, street outreach services, rental assistance and housing relocation and stabilization services, and/or data collection activities.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 672023-1824

Records the Innovation, Performance, Asset Management and Technology committee report for July 26, 2023.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 692023-1825

Records the Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs committee report for July 26, 2023.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 702022-0376

Resolution amending Resolution Number 661 of 2017, entitled “Resolution amending Resolution Number 432 of 2017, entitled, ‘Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the City of Pittsburgh (“City”), the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (“URA”) and the Pittsburgh Land Bank “PLB” to provide for future shared administrative services and the transfer of property among agencies for governmental, redevelopment, and portfolio management purposes (All Districts)’, by providing for City Council review of the Policies and Procedures of the Pittsburgh Land Bank pursuant to §174A.13(d) of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances” to authorize an amendment to the Cooperation Agreement. (Briefing held 12/13/22) (2nd Briefing held 4/25/23) (Post Agenda held 6/13/23) (Public Hearing held 7/20/23)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 722023-1713

Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh or an Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh affiliate and ALCOSAN for the sale of Block 9-B, Lots 7, 14, 15, 16, 19, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, and 58 in the 23rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 1) at no cost to the City.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 732023-1719

Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the administration of certain projects and programs, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $750,000.00. (Council Districts: All). (Briefing held 7/18/23)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 742023-1734

Resolution providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for costs associated with the Sylvan Avenue Multimodal (SMART) 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 One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Sixty Dollars and Sixty Five Cents ($117,896.65) 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 COMPLETE STREETS by One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Sixty Dollars and Sixty Five Cents ($117,896.65)

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