City of Pittsburgh - File #: 2022-0629

• File #: 2022-0629
• Version: 2
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed Finally
• File created: 8/19/2022
• In control: Committee on Public Safety Services
• On agenda: 12/14/2022
• Final action: 12/19/2022
• Enactment date: 12/19/2022
• Enactment #: 729
• Effective date: 12/27/2022
• Title: Resolution establishing the Pittsburgh Strong Communities Initiative and Advisory Committee.
• Sponsors: Reverend Ricky V. Burgess
• Indexes: MISCELLANEOUS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/27/2022	2	Mayor	Signed by the Mayor
12/19/2022	2	City Council	Passed Finally	Pass
12/14/2022	2	Standing Committee	Affirmatively Recommended	Pass
11/30/2022	2	Standing Committee	Held in Committee	Pass
11/2/2022	2	Standing Committee	Held in Committee	Pass
10/4/2022	2	Standing Committee	Held in Committee	Pass
9/21/2022	2	Standing Committee	AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE	Pass
9/21/2022	2	Standing Committee	Held in Committee	Pass
9/7/2022	1	Standing Committee	Held in Committee	Pass
9/6/2022	1	City Council	RECOMMITTED	Pass
8/31/2022	1	Standing Committee	Affirmatively Recommended	Pass
8/23/2022	1	City Council	Read and referred

Title
Resolution establishing the Pittsburgh Strong Communities Initiative and Advisory Committee.

Body
WHEREAS, according to the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, "A responsible city is one which seeks to ensure that all of its citizens' needs are met, whether from public or private, city, county, state or national sources. A responsible city is one which expects aggressive action from its officials toward the achievement of dignified housing, useful employment, pure air and water, efficient transportation excellent education, health, safety, recreation and culture, and the other conditions conducive to human growth."

WHEREAS, Mayor Ed Gainey's Transition Report 2022, ("Transition Report"), "The City must adopt a new definition of public safety that is understood to be a matter of public health and well-being for Pittsburgh residents and visitors. Public health is an essential lens that needs to be internalized and implemented across all city Departments, not just in the Department of Public Health (DPH)."

WHEREAS, according to the Transition Report, "[the City] is strongly encouraged to develop a legislative agenda, programs, and policies to specifically address SDOH. The City should invest in prevention methods that focus on intergenerational approaches to illness/wellness.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City of Pittsburgh hereby establishes the Pittsburgh Strong Communities Initiative. The Pittsburgh Strong Communities Initiative is a comprehensive, collaborative process supporting citizens and community based organizations in creating healthy, safe and strong communities.

Section 2. The Council shall work with the City to support and implement The Pittsburgh Strong Communities Initiative, a participatory process promoting health, safety, and well-being through public engagement, capacity building and technical assistance.to citizens and community based organizations.

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