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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/23/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2023-1569 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, Carrone Baptist Church was organized in 1885 by Rev. Willis Duval of Virginia. It was first known as the Second Baptist Church of the East End. The Church reorganized in March of 1886 and changed the name to the Siloam Baptist Church; and,AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1570 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, in 2005, Mitch Swain became the founding CEO of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council. Since then, he has helped to secure millions of dollars in private and public arts funds for the region; and,AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1571 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, for over 50 years, Multiplying Good has been honoring those who put others first. ChangeMakers is an initiative of Multiplying Good Pittsburgh that celebrates servant leaders across Southwestern Pennsylvania; and,AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1573 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, on Monday, May 29, 2023, our nation will join together to honor the fallen heroes of our Armed Forces on the 155th Anniversary of Memorial Day; and,AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1574 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, the Department of Public Works employs dedicated and talented public works professionals who serve their community with strength and resilience, and The City of Pittsburgh wishes to recognize their efforts and accomplishments in serving the public; and,AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1575 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, Tyrone Clark was employed with the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works from May 14, 2001 until he retired on February 16, 2023; and,AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1576 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, The Pittsburgh Allderdice Boys Basketball Team is a dynamic combination of resiliency, hard work, dedication, and the will to be crowned Back to Back City League Champions. They just won their second consecutive City League Championship defeating Pittsburgh Obama 66-45; andAdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1552 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for costs associated with the Critical Sidewalk Gaps 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 Six Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Nine Dollars and Sixty-Nine Cents ($6,339.69) 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 RAMP AND PUBLIC SIDEWALK by Six Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Nine Dollars and Sixty-Nine Cents ($6,339.69).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1553 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 32 39th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201-3205.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1554 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 166 Banner Way, 9th Ward, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1555 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 1045 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1556 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the performance of certain work in connection with the Hill District Master Plan in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) for the Hill District Master Plan.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1557 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh or an Urban Redevelopment Authority affiliate to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the following Publicly-Owned properties in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 26-P, Lot 164 (Council District No. 6).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1558 1 ResolutionResolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Reed Roberts Housing Limited Partnership, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 11-A, Lots 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, and 48, and Block 11-E, Lots 300-A, 300-B, 301, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 318, and 319, in the 3rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 6).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1559 1 ResolutionResolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Salem’s Market Centre Ave, LLC, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 11-A, Lot 123, in the 3rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 6).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1551 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement or agreements with The Efficiency Network, Inc. for costs associated with project management for the planning, design and services during construction to convert the City’s network of High-Pressure Sodium lights (HPS) to energy efficient LED luminaries within three years; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Two Million Two Hundred Forty Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars ($2,240,269.00).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1560 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the amount of Eight Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars and No Cents ($8,375.00) to Jane DeSimone, Esq., for arbitration services rendered in connection with FOP arbitration.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1561 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or agreements with Buchanan, Ingersoll, & Rooney PC in an amount not to exceed Forty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($40,000.00) for expert legal services in connection with human resource related legal litigation.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1562 1 OrdinanceOrdinance accepting a new street name, RUTHERGLEN PLACE in the Fifteenth Ward of the City of Pittsburgh as per recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh Addressing Committee (CPAC). The following street name was approved by CPAC in April 2023. The name listed in this ordinance shall be made official in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Chapter 420 Uniform Street Naming and Addressing.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1563 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 816 of 2015, effective December 18, 2015, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2016 Capital Budget and the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2016 through 2021 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing ADA COMPLIANCE by $6,554.34 and increasing CDBG ADMINISTRATION by $6,554.34.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1564 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1, 2017, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget and the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2017 through 2022 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing ADA COMPLIANCE by $715.45 and increasing CDBG ADMINISTRATION by $715.45.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1565 1 ResolutionResolution 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 re-allocate Community Development Block Grant - Cares Act (CDBG-CV) funding, and authorize a subsequent Agreement or Agreements.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1566 1 Appointment-InformingResolution informing Council of the appointment of Ian Fitzgerald as Deputy Director, in the Department of Finance.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2023-1567 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Chaquita Barnett as a member of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission for a term to expire December 31st, 2025.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1568 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Ashley Robinson, as Assistant City Clerk of the City of Pittsburgh for a three year term. This appointment shall become effective as of the date of the Oath of Office administered on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1572 1 CommunicationCommunication from John H. Patterson, Executive Director of Pittsburgh Community Television Corporation, submitting PCTV’s 2022 Annual Report.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2023-1577 1 CommunicationCommunication from Jay Gilmer, Stop the Violence Coordinator for the Department of Public Safety, submitting the Stop the Violence quarterly report on community investment grants, dated February 10, 2023 through May 10, 2023.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2023-1514 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Larry Scirotto, as Chief of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Department of Public Safety.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1547 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 17, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2023-1501 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Spilman, Thomas & Battle, for legal services in connection with a police litigation matter at 2:18-cv-01567 for an amount not to exceed Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars and Forty Cents ($12,534.40).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2023-1502 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Reisinger Comber & Miller, LLC for legal services in connection with a police litigation matter at 2:18-cv-01567 for an amount not to exceed Twelve Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars and Sixty-Eight Cents ($12,432.68).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2023-1504 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a three (3) warrants with the total sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($20,000.00). It is further understood and agreed that the payment schedule of the total settlement amount shall be as follows: (i) $6,000.00, less applicable tax withholdings and other deductions, will be issued to Plaintiff, Joseph Deresh, along with an IRS Form W-2 in connection with this payment; (ii) $6,000.00, will be issued to Plaintiff Joseph Deresh along with and IRS Form 1099 in connection with this payment; and (iii) $8,000.00 will be issued to Plaintiff’s attorneys, Rothman Gordon, P.C. for fees and expenses related to the Litigation.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2023-1548 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure May 17, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2023-1500 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Supplemental Agreement or Agreements with Gannett Fleming, Inc. for costs associated with the Smithfield Street Reconstruction project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed One Million Four Hundred Seventy Nine Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty Seven Dollars and Four Cents ($1,479,327.04), an increase of Eight Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Eight Hundred and Twelve Dollars and Thirty Three Cents ($873,812.33) from the previously executed agreement (53417) as previously authorized by Resolution 276 of 2018 to add funding for the Preliminary Engineering and Final Design Phases of the project.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2023-1549 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Innovation, Performance, Asset Management and Technology for May 17, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2023-1505 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 279 of 2022, which authorized the Mayor and Director of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Professional Service Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Planet Technologies in a form approved by the City Solicitor in order to provide for compensation for: (1) access a comprehensive Microsoft Library for training, reporting, and customized materials; and (2) assistance business hours to support, manage, and grow Office 365 environments critical to migrating applications to the cloud, by increasing the cost by One Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($105,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2023-1506 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements and amendments thereto with Granicus, Inc. in a form approved by the City Solicitor for website content management at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($283,995).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2023-1550 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs for May 17, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2023-1434 1 ResolutionResolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a liquor license, License No. R-12176 , from BOKA, Inc. located at 3942 William Penn Hwy, Monroeville, PA 15146 to the Applicant, Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (d/b/a “Kura Revolving Sushi Bar”), located at 415 Cinema Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461. (Public Hearing held 5/15/23)Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2023-1497 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 2163 Centre Avenue.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2023-1498 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Crews Development LLC, 1709/1711 Cliff Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2023-1499 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Congress of Neighboring Communities (CONNECT), in the amount of $13,781.00 for 2023 municipal membership duesPassed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2023-1524 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Controller to pay annual Membership dues for 2023 to the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies for the CONNECT program at a cost not to exceed Six Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-One Dollars ($6,891.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2023-1525 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and Council as a Body to pay annual membership dues for 2023 to the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies for the CONNECT program at a cost not to exceed Six Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-One Dollars ($6,891).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video