Meeting

City Council · Jan 23, 2024

10:00 AM · Council Chambers · 28 itemsMinutes Details

Legislation Items

Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.

OrderFileTitleDiscussionVoteVotes ForVotes Against
12024-0056WHEREAS, the health of pregnant and postpartum individuals is integral to maintain the overall health and well-being of all members of a community; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
22024-0057WHEREAS, Avi Baran Munro has served as head of Community Day School (CDS) for 20 years; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
32024-0039WHEREAS, The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development releases an annual Point-in-Time Count Report that provides a nationwide snapshot of the number of individuals in shelters, temporary housing, and in unsheltered settings; AND,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
42024-0058WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh urges both the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the U.S. Congress to pass pending legislation regarding the safeguarding and improvement of maternal health care and standards in Pennsylvania and in the United States; and,No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
52024-0046Resolution amending Resolution 681 of 2022, authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance to enter into an amended agreement with B-Three Solutions, Inc. for the continued provision of software maintenance and support services for critical applications and transition guidance, by increasing the approved amount by $200,000 and extending the contract for (1) year until December 31, 2024. The amended total cost not-to-exceed of the contract will now be Two Million One Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand Three Hundred Twenty One Dollars ($2,129,321) over a period not to exceed seven (7) years.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
62024-0047Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 107 & 109 Natchez Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
72024-0060Resolution amending Resolution No. 683 of 2022 titled, “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of NINETY THOUSAND ($90,000.00) dollars to support youth sports programming in each council district” to add the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation as a signatory on grant awards.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
82024-0048Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Jeffrey Kertis, and his attorney, Howard F.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
92024-0049Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Judith Hulick, and her attorney, Andrew D.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
102024-0050Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)’s Local Share Account Statewide to provide funding for the Smallman Complete Street Project. The grant proposal includes an ask of NINE HUNDRED NINETY NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY NINE DOLLARS AND THIRTEEN CENTS ($999,999.13) for this stated purpose.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
112024-0051Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Site under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain site known as Frick Park, located at 2005 Beechwood Boulevard (127-H-100-01), in the Swisshelm Park, Squirrel Hill South, Regent Square, Point Breeze neighborhoods, 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 2/27/24)No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
122024-0054Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the City of Planning to enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with HR&A Advisors & Urban American City for the purpose of assisting in the development of a Citywide Comprehensive Plan. Cost not to exceed $3,255,000 over two years.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
132024-0055Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with Common Cause Consulting & Sasaki for the purpose of developing a citywide engagement strategy to support the Citywide Comprehensive Plan process. Cost not to exceed $2,645,000 over two years.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
142024-0059Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine: Zoning Code, Article V: Use Regulations, Chapter 911: Primary Uses, at Section 911.02: Use Table and Chapter 911.04.A.69, Use Standards, to Permit Single-Unit Attached Residential Uses in Residential Single-Unit Detached Districts subject to certain standards. (Report and Recommendation sent 1/31/24) (Report and Recommendation received 3/6/24) (Public Hearing held 4/10/24)No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
152024-0053Resolution 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; approving the 2020 through 2025 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY SERVICES - SAFETY by $15,000.00 and increasing PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY SERVICES - HUNGER by $15,000.00, and authorize subsequent Agreements.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
162024-0052Files a communication from Jake Pawlak about acting pay requests on behalf of the Department of Public Works for Robert Sapp, Kelli Lewis, the Mayor’s Office for Michelle King and the Department of City Planning for Flore Marion, per the Acting Pay Policy revised in June 2018.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
172024-0042Records the Finance and Law committee report for January 17, 2024.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
182024-0008Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Office of Management and Budget to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)’s Local Share Account Statewide to provide funding for the purchase of vehicles for the Pittsburgh Park Rangers. The grant proposal includes an ask of NINETY THOUSAND ($90,000) dollars for this stated purpose.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Bob Charland, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
192024-0016Resolution authorizing [and directing] the Pittsburgh City Controller to perform an audit of code violations that escalate to Magisterial District Court from point of origin to resolution, pursuant to the powers outlined in the Home Rule Charter.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 8Bob Charland, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
202024-0043Records the Land Use and Economic Development committee report for January 17, 2024.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
212024-0011Resolution Amending Resolution 614 of 2023 entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the City of Planning to enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with HR&A Advisors for the purpose of assisting in the development of a strategic plan for the Department of City Planning at a cost not to exceed ONE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND ($109,000) over one year.”No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Bob Charland, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
222024-0012Resolution amending Resolution 766 of 2023, entitled “Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2023, effective January 1, 2017 as amended, entitled "Resolution adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget and the 2017Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2017 through 2022 Capital Improvement Program" by reducing LYNN WILLIAMS HIGH RISE by $2,500 and ST. AMBROSE MANOR by $1,299.35 and increasing PITTSBURGH HIGHER GROUND FOUNDATION, INC. by $3,799.35, and authorize subsequent Agreements.” by adding the information for Pittsburgh Higher Ground Foundation Inc. to Section 1 and by changing the JDE job number in Section 2.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Bob Charland, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
232024-0044Records the Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology committee report for January 17, 2024.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
242024-0018Resolution amending Resolution 156 of 2023, which provided for “the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with RouteSmart Technologies, Inc., which provides trash and recycling routing optimization, for the purchase and implementation of navigation software that will provide turn-by-turn directions to Environmental Service Drivers,” by extending the term through December 31, 2026 and by increasing the total amount by $24,680 (Twenty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Dollars) for a total not to exceed of $174,420 (One Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Dollars).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Bob Charland, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
252024-0045Records the Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs committee report for January 17, 2024.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
262024-0006Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 5203 Columbo St, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Bob Charland, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
272024-0007Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of Public Works, and the Director of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a permanent easement with the Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) for the installation, maintenance, repair, operation, and removal of a water line on city-owned property (Parcel ID 0061-H-00143-0000-00).No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Bob Charland, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
282024-0009Resolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements providing for the transfer of funds not to exceed Twelve Million Six Hundred Twenty Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Two Dollars and Zero Cents ($12,622,642.00) to 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.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Bob Charland, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
Order 12024-0056

WHEREAS, the health of pregnant and postpartum individuals is integral to maintain the overall health and well-being of all members of a community; and,

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Adopted
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Order 22024-0057

WHEREAS, Avi Baran Munro has served as head of Community Day School (CDS) for 20 years; and,

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Adopted
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Order 32024-0039

WHEREAS, The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development releases an annual Point-in-Time Count Report that provides a nationwide snapshot of the number of individuals in shelters, temporary housing, and in unsheltered settings; AND,

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Adopted
Votes For
Not recorded
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Order 42024-0058

WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh urges both the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the U.S. Congress to pass pending legislation regarding the safeguarding and improvement of maternal health care and standards in Pennsylvania and in the United States; and,

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Adopted
Votes For
Not recorded
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Order 52024-0046

Resolution amending Resolution 681 of 2022, authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance to enter into an amended agreement with B-Three Solutions, Inc. for the continued provision of software maintenance and support services for critical applications and transition guidance, by increasing the approved amount by $200,000 and extending the contract for (1) year until December 31, 2024. The amended total cost not-to-exceed of the contract will now be Two Million One Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand Three Hundred Twenty One Dollars ($2,129,321) over a period not to exceed seven (7) years.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Order 62024-0047

Updates Pittsburgh's sewage facilities plan for 107 & 109 Natchez Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Order 72024-0060

Resolution amending Resolution No. 683 of 2022 titled, “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation for the purpose of receiving and spending grant funds in the amount of NINETY THOUSAND ($90,000.00) dollars to support youth sports programming in each council district” to add the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation as a signatory on grant awards.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Order 82024-0048

Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Jeffrey Kertis, and his attorney, Howard F.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Order 92024-0049

Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Judith Hulick, and her attorney, Andrew D.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Order 102024-0050

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)’s Local Share Account Statewide to provide funding for the Smallman Complete Street Project. The grant proposal includes an ask of NINE HUNDRED NINETY NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY NINE DOLLARS AND THIRTEEN CENTS ($999,999.13) for this stated purpose.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Order 112024-0051

Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Site under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain site known as Frick Park, located at 2005 Beechwood Boulevard (127-H-100-01), in the Swisshelm Park, Squirrel Hill South, Regent Square, Point Breeze neighborhoods, 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 2/27/24)

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Not recorded
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Order 122024-0054

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the City of Planning to enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with HR&A Advisors & Urban American City for the purpose of assisting in the development of a Citywide Comprehensive Plan. Cost not to exceed $3,255,000 over two years.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 132024-0055

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with Common Cause Consulting & Sasaki for the purpose of developing a citywide engagement strategy to support the Citywide Comprehensive Plan process. Cost not to exceed $2,645,000 over two years.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 142024-0059

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine: Zoning Code, Article V: Use Regulations, Chapter 911: Primary Uses, at Section 911.02: Use Table and Chapter 911.04.A.69, Use Standards, to Permit Single-Unit Attached Residential Uses in Residential Single-Unit Detached Districts subject to certain standards. (Report and Recommendation sent 1/31/24) (Report and Recommendation received 3/6/24) (Public Hearing held 4/10/24)

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Order 152024-0053

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; approving the 2020 through 2025 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY SERVICES - SAFETY by $15,000.00 and increasing PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY SERVICES - HUNGER by $15,000.00, and authorize subsequent Agreements.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
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Not recorded
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Not recorded
Order 162024-0052

Files a communication from Jake Pawlak about acting pay requests on behalf of the Department of Public Works for Robert Sapp, Kelli Lewis, the Mayor’s Office for Michelle King and the Department of City Planning for Flore Marion, per the Acting Pay Policy revised in June 2018.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Read, Received and Filed
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Not recorded
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Not recorded
Order 172024-0042

Records the Finance and Law committee report for January 17, 2024.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 182024-0008

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Office of Management and Budget to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)’s Local Share Account Statewide to provide funding for the purchase of vehicles for the Pittsburgh Park Rangers. The grant proposal includes an ask of NINETY THOUSAND ($90,000) dollars for this stated purpose.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 202024-0043

Records the Land Use and Economic Development committee report for January 17, 2024.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 212024-0011

Resolution Amending Resolution 614 of 2023 entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the City of Planning to enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with HR&A Advisors for the purpose of assisting in the development of a strategic plan for the Department of City Planning at a cost not to exceed ONE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND ($109,000) over one year.”

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 222024-0012

Resolution amending Resolution 766 of 2023, entitled “Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2023, effective January 1, 2017 as amended, entitled "Resolution adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget and the 2017Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2017 through 2022 Capital Improvement Program" by reducing LYNN WILLIAMS HIGH RISE by $2,500 and ST. AMBROSE MANOR by $1,299.35 and increasing PITTSBURGH HIGHER GROUND FOUNDATION, INC. by $3,799.35, and authorize subsequent Agreements.” by adding the information for Pittsburgh Higher Ground Foundation Inc. to Section 1 and by changing the JDE job number in Section 2.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 232024-0044

Records the Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology committee report for January 17, 2024.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 242024-0018

Resolution amending Resolution 156 of 2023, which provided for “the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with RouteSmart Technologies, Inc., which provides trash and recycling routing optimization, for the purchase and implementation of navigation software that will provide turn-by-turn directions to Environmental Service Drivers,” by extending the term through December 31, 2026 and by increasing the total amount by $24,680 (Twenty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Dollars) for a total not to exceed of $174,420 (One Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Dollars).

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 252024-0045

Records the Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs committee report for January 17, 2024.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 272024-0007

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of Public Works, and the Director of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a permanent easement with the Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) for the installation, maintenance, repair, operation, and removal of a water line on city-owned property (Parcel ID 0061-H-00143-0000-00).

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 282024-0009

Resolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements providing for the transfer of funds not to exceed Twelve Million Six Hundred Twenty Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Two Dollars and Zero Cents ($12,622,642.00) to 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.

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