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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/18/2016 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2016-0879 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that as the Brightwood Pumpkinfest celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh wishes to recognize and thank all who work to make it such a meaningful event for Brightwood and the Northside of Pittsburgh each and every year; and, BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, October 22nd to be “Brightwood Pumpkinfest Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0880 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend the Young Preservationists Association of Pittsburgh for preserving our region’s unique history and providing a platform for young people to participate in historic preservation; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, October 20th, 2016 to be “Young Preservationists Association of Pittsburgh Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0881 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Classic Events! for their 2nd Annual Salute to Legal Excellence; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday October 22, 2016 to be “Classic Events! Salute to Legal Excellence Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0882 1 Will of CouncilWHEREAS, heroin and other opioids have created the worst drug addiction epidemic in United States history; and, AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0883 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize The Pierians for celebrating and supporting the contributions of African-American artists and welcomes the group to Pittsburgh for its 18th National Assembly; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the week of October 20-23, 2016 to be “The Pierians National Assembly Week” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0884 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the value of volunteers and the extraordinary impact community service has on the fabric of a community and congratulates Nahbi Christian Ministries for honoring leaders in our community for their achievements, value and impact on children and families ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, November 4, 2016, to be “NAHBI CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0866 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 404/2015, entitled, “Resolution authorizing the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of restaurant liquor license, License No. R-12467, LID-60311 from Damon’s International, Inc., 4070-4072 William Penn Hwy., Monroeville, PA 15146-2685 to the Applicant, Mixtape, LLC. 4907 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 for the premises located at 4907 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, restaurant known as “Mixtape” pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461,” so as to amend Section 5. Memorandum of Understanding between Mixtape LLC and the Bloomfield Garfield Corporation to extend the hours of operation.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0878 1 ResolutionResolution calling upon the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority and its board to investigate the implementation of an early detection system.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0867 1 ResolutionResolution amending resolution No. 673 of 2014 for the Residential Parking Permit Program area “X” in the Shadyside community (Council District 8) by adding addresses pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0868 1 ResolutionResolution amending resolution No. 189 of 2011 for the Residential Parking Permit Program area “H” in the Bloomfield community (Council District 7) by adding addresses pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0869 1 ResolutionResolution adopting the Allegheny County Hazard Mitigation plan as the official hazard mitigation plan of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0870 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($10,000.00), in favor of Robyn M. Kitt, c/o George R. Farneth, Farneth Tomosovich, LLC, 437 Grant Street, Suite 1000, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in Full and Final Settlement of an action filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania filed at 2:15-cv-00225. (EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD)Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0871 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and City Controller to issue a warrant in the amount of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) to Tucker Independent Medical Experts, 1082 Bower Hill Road, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 for a video deposition for use at trial of Alan H. Tissenbaum, M.D.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0872 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of William J. Miller, Jr. Esquire, 106 Rampart Lane, Ligonier, PA 15658, in an amount not to exceed Sixty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Dollars and Twelve Cents ($61,770.12) for arbitration services rendered in connection with the City of Pittsburgh and FOP Act 111 Interest Arbitration Award. (EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD)Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0873 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolutions 172 of 2015 and 266 of 2016 authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Pepper Hamilton, LLP, for professional consulting and legal services in relation to False Claims Act litigation by increasing the total cost from Eight Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($890,000.00) to Nine Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($990,000.00). (EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD)Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0874 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Works to assume responsibility for the year round maintenance, repair, and future alterations constructed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as part of the SR 0065 (Ohio River Boulevard), SR 0019 (Ohio River Boulevard), SR 4084 (Western Avenue), SR 9101 (Western Avenue), and SR 3919 (Chateau Street) Improvement Project.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0875 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Works to assume responsibility for the year round maintenance, repair, and future alterations constructed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as part of the East Ohio Street Improvement Project.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0876 1 ResolutionRESOLUTION amending the Rules of Council, to reflect current processes, to reorganize existing rules into a more cogent format, and to make other changesWithdrawnPass Action details
2016-0877 1 CommunicationCommunication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting a Performance Audit of the Residential Parking Permit Program, dated September 2016.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0860 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for October 11, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0811 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, 535 William Penn Place, 28th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars and Fifty Cents ($2,334.50) for mediation services in connection with an action filed in United States District at 2:15-cv-00555.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0833 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution 631 of 2015 authorizing the Mayor, City Solicitor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Campbell, Durrant, Beatty, Palombo and Miller, P.C. to provide legal services and expert advice relating to litigation by increasing the total cost from One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to One Hundred Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventy Five Dollars and Sixty Nine Cents ($108,175.69).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0834 2 ResolutionResolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. 171 of 1984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984; having been placed for sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh Side Yard Program. ITEMS A through T: A: 7322 Lemington, B: 542 Rosedale, C: 7800, & 7802 Kelly, D: 7417 Monticello, E: 7428 Monticello, F: 7321 Race, G: 441 Saline, [H: 760 Greenfield - DELETE], I: 3909 Lydia, J: 15 Moose, K: 4716 Monongahela, L: 413 Mountain & 716 Ormsby, M: 2350 Saranac, N: 227 Sagamore, O: 3242 & 3234 Adena, P: 1440 Hamlin, [Q: 1137 Itin - DELETE], R: 1416 Dehaven, S: 1522 Arch, T: 228 MayfieldPassed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0835 2 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales in accordance with Act No. l7l of l984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through U: A: 3438 Frazier, B: 222 Robinson, C: 701 Webster Terrace, D: 712 Webster Terrace, E: Rear of Sunnyland, F: 8002 & 8004 Frankstown, G: 7513 Tioga, H: 307 Saline, I: 112 Alluvian, J: 114-116 Alluvian, [K: 811 Peralta - DELETE], [L: 823 Suismon - DELETE], [M: 825 Lovitt - DELETE], [N: 853 Tripoli - DELETE], [O: 1122 Spring Garden - DELETE], P: 1234 Spring Garden, Q: 1300 04 Voskamp, [R: 1054 Spring Garden - DELETE], [S: 1131 Spring Garden - DELETE], T: 534 Jefferson, [U: 149 Henderson - DELETE]Passed FinallyPass Action details
2016-0836 1 ResolutionResolution providing for conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. l7l of l984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEM A: 5632 SecondPassed FinallyPass Action details
2016-0861 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Human Resources for October 11, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0810 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 67 of 2016 providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a professional services agreement for consulting services in connection with Civil Service and MPOETC required assessment and evaluation of Public Safety candidates, and providing for payment of the cost thereof by increasing the total cost from $80,000 to not exceed $130,000, an increase of $50,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0862 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for October 11, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0832 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with Contractor(s) and/or vendors for operational expenses, and to provide programs or services provided by the City requested by members of the disability community at a cost not to exceed $40,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0863 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Urban Recreation for October 11, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0721 2 ResolutionResolution submitting the recommendation of the Commission on Naming Public Properties to City Council to rename the trail names of South Side Park, located in the City of Pittsburgh, to Bandi Schaum Trail, Sterling Connector Trail, Marengo Connector Trail, Julia Connector Trail, Quarry Trail, Tombstone Trail, and Salisbury Connector Trail.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0864 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Performance and Asset Management for October 11, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0827 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements and a Lease or Leases by and between the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) and First Vehicle Services (“First Vehicle”), pursuant to which First Vehicle will furnish all work and services needed to manage and maintain the City’s Vehicle Fleet, cost shall not exceed $46,307,505 over a 5 year period.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0828 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution 652 of 2010, as amended, entitled “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements and a Lease or Leases by and between the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) and First Vehicle Services (“First Vehicle”), pursuant to which First Vehicle will furnish all work and services needed to manage and maintain the City's Vehicle Fleet," by extending the contract for one (1) month and authorizing funding for said extension period, not to exceed $632,772. This extension will allow the contract to fall within the city fiscal/calendar year.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0829 1 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title VI, Conduct, by adding a new Article and Chapter, “Article II : Sustainability, Chapter [626] 629 : Building Benchmarking”Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0865 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for October 11, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0830 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Riverfront West Office Building, 2545 Railroad Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0831 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Lot One Parking Facility Public Restrooms in the Stadium Authority parking garage presently under construction at the northwest corner of Lot One, near the intersection of Art Rooney Avenue and Reedsdale Street. The main building address will be 792 West General Robinson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video