Meeting

City Council · Oct 3, 2023

10:00 AM · Council Chambers · 36 itemsMinutes Details

Legislation Items

Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.

OrderFileTitleDiscussionVoteVotes ForVotes Against
12023-2004WHEREAS, National Employee Ownership Month, first celebrated in 1982 by the National Center for Employee Ownership, is celebrated nationwide, every October; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
22023-2006WHEREAS, Dianne Feinstein, a tireless advocate, dedicated public servant and trailblazer, passed away on September 29, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable accomplishments in the vibrant city of San Francisco; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
32023-1988Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of SEVENTEEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETY EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY FOUR DOLLARS ($17,598,124.00) for the purchase of radios.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
42023-1989Resolution amending resolution 413 of 2020, which authorized the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements relating to the shared operation and administration of the City of Pittsburgh Child Care Quality Fund, by extending the term through 2024 at no further cost to the City.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
52023-1990Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 5321 Holmes Street, 10th Ward, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
62023-1991Authorizes a City warrant payment to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, in the not to exceed amount of $48,400.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
72023-1992Resolution vacating a portion of Wabash Street (formerly Walnut St), laid out in the Denny Estate Plan of Lots, from the centerline of Lowe Street to its terminus, in the 19th Ward, 2nd Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, at no cost to the City.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
82023-1993Vacates an unopened, 10ft unnamed way, situate in the 19th Ward, 2nd Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
92023-1994Resolution granting unto SPORTS & EXHIBITION AUTHORITY OF PITTSBURGH their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, (2) two electrical vaults, a bioretention tree well, and a planting area at 680 Logan Street, in the 3rd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
102023-1995Resolution granting unto OFFICE PARTNERS XXIII BLOCK G1 LLC, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a bio-retention tree pit and a planting area at 626 Washington Place, in the 3rd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
112023-1996Resolution authorizing acceptance by the City of Pittsburgh of the dedication of a portion of 5000 Forbes Avenue (53-B-50), in the 14th Ward, 8th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, at no cost to the City.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
122023-1997Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in an amount not to exceed Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($4,450.00) over one year, in favor of Ansen Burr, in full and final settlement of a claim (23C-0147) for damage to a parked vehicle near 234 S. Millvale Avenue from a felled city right-of-way tree.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
132023-2001Resolution providing for the formal recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City of Pittsburgh as the second Monday of October to honor and appreciate the plight, contributions, culture, survivance, and achievements of the Indigenous communities in and around the City of Pittsburgh.No matched discussionWaived under Rule 8Not recordedNot recorded
142023-2000Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as Ella and Emil Keller House, located at 201 N. Murtland Street (126-C-122), in North Point Breeze, in the 14th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The owner of the property supports the nomination and there is no cost to the City. (Public Hearing held 12/4/23)No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
152023-2003Resolution further amending Resolution No. 855 of 2011, effective December 29, 2011, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2011 Capital Budget and the 2011 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2011 through 2016 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing CITY CLERK’S NEIGHBORHOOD NEEDS by ninety thousand eight hundred fifty nine dollars and ninety five cents ($90,859.95) and increasing CITY CLERK’S OFFICE MODERNIZATION by ninety thousand eight hundred fifty nine dollars and ninety five cents ($90,859.95).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
162023-1998Files a communication from Jake Pawlak about City of Pittsburgh Quarterly Financial and Performance Report for the period ending June 30, 2023.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
172023-2002Resolution appointing Sean Luther as a Member of the Pittsburgh Parking Authority Board of Directors with a term to expire September 20, 2027.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
182023-1898Resolution appointing Terri Shields as a Member of the Citizen Police Review Board with a term to expire October 31, 2027.No matched discussionApprovedNot recordedNot recorded
192023-1983Records the Finance and Law committee report for September 27, 2023.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
202023-1933Authorizes a City warrant payment to Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
212023-1934Authorizes a City warrant payment to Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Rauch, P.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
222023-1935Authorizes a City warrant payment to Christopher P.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
232023-1936Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in an amount not to exceed Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-One Dollars and Twelve Cents ($8,691.12) over one year, in favor of Helen A. Wilson, in full and final settlement of a claim (22C-0323) for damage to her residence from a felled city-owned tree.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
242023-1938Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($5,000.00) over one year, in favor of Keane George, in full and final settlement of a claim (23C-0073) for damage to property from a city Environmental Services vehicle.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
252023-1941Resolution 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 a specified portion of the vacated Union Avenue, comprising the access drive for the Allegheny Commons Apartments and ancillary open space to Allegheny Commons Community Partnership LP for consideration of $1.00.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
262023-1984Records the Public Works and Infrastructure committee report for September 27, 2023.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
272023-1970Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with CSX Transportation for costs associated with the Construction for the Charles Anderson Bridge Project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Four Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Three Dollars ($439,223.00), federally reimbursable at 95%.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 7Burgess, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
282023-1972Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with Allegheny Valley Railroad Company for costs associated with the Construction for the Charles Anderson Bridge Project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00), federally reimbursable at 95%.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 7Burgess, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
292023-1981Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Duquesne Light Company, in the amount of Seventy Two Thousand Nine Hundred Eighteen and Fifty Seven Cents ($72,918.57), in emergency payment for non-contracted work on the Homewood Park reconstruction project.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 7Burgess, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
302023-1985Records the Human Resources committee report for September 27, 2023.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
312023-1932Authorizes a City warrant payment to Global Wordsmiths in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars and Sixty-Six Cents ($23,976.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
322023-1986Records the Recreation, Youth and Senior Services committee report for September 27, 2023.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
332023-1939Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education, or another vendor chosen through the City’s bid process, for the purpose of providing meals in connection with the 2023-2024 Food Service Program in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The total cost shall not exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
342023-1987Records the Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs committee report for September 27, 2023.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
352023-1971Resolution providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for costs associated with the Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge project where PWSA would be responsible for paying 100% of the actual expenses involved in certain work to be described in the Agreement(s).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
362023-2005Authorizes Bike Share Pittsburgh to conduct small games of chance.No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
Order 12023-2004

WHEREAS, National Employee Ownership Month, first celebrated in 1982 by the National Center for Employee Ownership, is celebrated nationwide, every October; and,

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Adopted
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 22023-2006

WHEREAS, Dianne Feinstein, a tireless advocate, dedicated public servant and trailblazer, passed away on September 29, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable accomplishments in the vibrant city of San Francisco; and,

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Adopted
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 32023-1988

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of SEVENTEEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETY EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY FOUR DOLLARS ($17,598,124.00) for the purchase of radios.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 42023-1989

Resolution amending resolution 413 of 2020, which authorized the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements relating to the shared operation and administration of the City of Pittsburgh Child Care Quality Fund, by extending the term through 2024 at no further cost to the City.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 52023-1990

Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 5321 Holmes Street, 10th Ward, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 62023-1991

Authorizes a City warrant payment to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, in the not to exceed amount of $48,400.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 72023-1992

Resolution vacating a portion of Wabash Street (formerly Walnut St), laid out in the Denny Estate Plan of Lots, from the centerline of Lowe Street to its terminus, in the 19th Ward, 2nd Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, at no cost to the City.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 82023-1993

Vacates an unopened, 10ft unnamed way, situate in the 19th Ward, 2nd Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 92023-1994

Resolution granting unto SPORTS & EXHIBITION AUTHORITY OF PITTSBURGH their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, (2) two electrical vaults, a bioretention tree well, and a planting area at 680 Logan Street, in the 3rd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 102023-1995

Resolution granting unto OFFICE PARTNERS XXIII BLOCK G1 LLC, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a bio-retention tree pit and a planting area at 626 Washington Place, in the 3rd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 112023-1996

Resolution authorizing acceptance by the City of Pittsburgh of the dedication of a portion of 5000 Forbes Avenue (53-B-50), in the 14th Ward, 8th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, at no cost to the City.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 122023-1997

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in an amount not to exceed Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($4,450.00) over one year, in favor of Ansen Burr, in full and final settlement of a claim (23C-0147) for damage to a parked vehicle near 234 S. Millvale Avenue from a felled city right-of-way tree.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 132023-2001

Resolution providing for the formal recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City of Pittsburgh as the second Monday of October to honor and appreciate the plight, contributions, culture, survivance, and achievements of the Indigenous communities in and around the City of Pittsburgh.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Waived under Rule 8
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 142023-2000

Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as Ella and Emil Keller House, located at 201 N. Murtland Street (126-C-122), in North Point Breeze, in the 14th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The owner of the property supports the nomination and there is no cost to the City. (Public Hearing held 12/4/23)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 152023-2003

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 855 of 2011, effective December 29, 2011, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2011 Capital Budget and the 2011 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2011 through 2016 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing CITY CLERK’S NEIGHBORHOOD NEEDS by ninety thousand eight hundred fifty nine dollars and ninety five cents ($90,859.95) and increasing CITY CLERK’S OFFICE MODERNIZATION by ninety thousand eight hundred fifty nine dollars and ninety five cents ($90,859.95).

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 162023-1998

Files a communication from Jake Pawlak about City of Pittsburgh Quarterly Financial and Performance Report for the period ending June 30, 2023.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 172023-2002

Resolution appointing Sean Luther as a Member of the Pittsburgh Parking Authority Board of Directors with a term to expire September 20, 2027.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 182023-1898

Resolution appointing Terri Shields as a Member of the Citizen Police Review Board with a term to expire October 31, 2027.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Approved
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 192023-1983

Records the Finance and Law committee report for September 27, 2023.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 232023-1936

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in an amount not to exceed Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-One Dollars and Twelve Cents ($8,691.12) over one year, in favor of Helen A. Wilson, in full and final settlement of a claim (22C-0323) for damage to her residence from a felled city-owned tree.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 242023-1938

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($5,000.00) over one year, in favor of Keane George, in full and final settlement of a claim (23C-0073) for damage to property from a city Environmental Services vehicle.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 252023-1941

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 a specified portion of the vacated Union Avenue, comprising the access drive for the Allegheny Commons Apartments and ancillary open space to Allegheny Commons Community Partnership LP for consideration of $1.00.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 262023-1984

Records the Public Works and Infrastructure committee report for September 27, 2023.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 272023-1970

Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with CSX Transportation for costs associated with the Construction for the Charles Anderson Bridge Project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Four Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Three Dollars ($439,223.00), federally reimbursable at 95%.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 282023-1972

Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with Allegheny Valley Railroad Company for costs associated with the Construction for the Charles Anderson Bridge Project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00), federally reimbursable at 95%.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 292023-1981

Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Duquesne Light Company, in the amount of Seventy Two Thousand Nine Hundred Eighteen and Fifty Seven Cents ($72,918.57), in emergency payment for non-contracted work on the Homewood Park reconstruction project.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 302023-1985

Records the Human Resources committee report for September 27, 2023.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 322023-1986

Records the Recreation, Youth and Senior Services committee report for September 27, 2023.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 332023-1939

Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education, or another vendor chosen through the City’s bid process, for the purpose of providing meals in connection with the 2023-2024 Food Service Program in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The total cost shall not exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00).

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 342023-1987

Records the Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs committee report for September 27, 2023.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 352023-1971

Resolution providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for costs associated with the Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge project where PWSA would be responsible for paying 100% of the actual expenses involved in certain work to be described in the Agreement(s).

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 362023-2005

Authorizes Bike Share Pittsburgh to conduct small games of chance.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Adopted
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded