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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/6/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2023-1621 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) is celebrating its 85th Anniversary of serving the needs and interests of all school retirees in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania comprised of 60 chapters within the borders of PA and 8 chapters out of state; and,AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1622 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, the Crusaders Baseball team won the WPIAL Class A title game Wednesday, May 31, 2023, after the Crusaders defeated California 8-5 at Wild Things Park in Washington; and,AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1623 1 Will of CouncilWHEREAS, in conjunction with the state legislature’s celebration of Union Organizing Week, Pittsburgh City Council makes the following Proclamation in Support of the Organizing Efforts of the Staff Union of Pitt, a generational organizing effort brought forth by the people who make Pitt work.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1609 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Operation Better Block for the purpose of spending grant funds in an amount not to exceed TWO MILLION, ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-NINE DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-TWO CENTS ($2,145,449.82) to support the violence prevention programming in Pittsburgh Public Schools.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1610 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 5425 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, in Allegheny County at lot and block 51-L-177.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1611 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for costs associated with the Haverhill project where the PWSA is overseeing the design and construction of the storm water management components as well as the roadway replacement and rehabilitation and has or will retain the services of a Design Consultant, Construction Management/Inspection Consultant, and Construction Contractor for the project. The City will reimburse the PWSA for this work at a cost to the City not to exceed Six Hundred Ten Thousand One Hundred Fifteen Dollars and Forty Seven Cents ($610,115.47).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1612 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department Finance to enter into a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority for the City to provide annual contributions of up to Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000) to support a 2023 issuance for affordable housing, at a sum not to exceed Sixty-Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($62,500,000) over twenty-five years. (Briefing held 6/20/23) (Executive Session held 6/30/23)Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1613 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for airspace leasing, ownership, and maintenance obligations, concerning certain pedestrian walkways and supporting structures constructed or to be constructed in the vicinity of the Glenwood Bridge Interchange at no cost to the City.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1614 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of eight (8) warrants with the total sum of Two Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($275,000.00). It is further understood and agreed that the payment schedule of the total settlement amount shall be as follows: (i) $19,533.54 payable to Nicole Rulli; (ii) $19,533.54 payable to Nicole Rulli as legal guardian of A.F., a minor; (iii) $19,533.54 payable to Charles Bryant, Jr.; (iv) $19,533.54 payable to Simon Phillips; (v) $19,533.54 payable to Donovan Hayden; (vi) $19,533.54 payable to Jennifer “Jay” Yoder; (vii) $19,533.54 payable to Christopher Wilson Juring; and (viii) $138,265.22 will be issued to Plaintiffs’ attorneys, O’Brien, Coleman & Wright, LLC for fees and expenses related to litigation filed at 2:20-cv-00965 in the US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. (Executive Session held 6/26/23)Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1615 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through L: A: 5410 Kincaid Street, B: 6992 Lemington Avenue, C: 7135 Vassar Street, D: 342 Climax Street, E: 346 Climax Street, F: 1525 Abstract Avenue, G: 315 Fairview Avenue, H: 2016 Perrysville Avenue, I: 2435 Perrysville Avenue, J: 2707 Leland Street, K: 1406 Dickson Street, L: 514 Fairywood StreetRead and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1616 1 ResolutionResolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates, which authorized the sale of property in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, due to an incompletion of sale. Items A through M. A: 1044 Premier Street, B: 415 N Graham Street, C: 123 Finley Street, D: 7146 Monticello Street, E: 7321 Race Street, F: 2434 Berg Street, G: 716 McLain Street, H: 430 Kingsboro Street, I: 960 & 962 E Warrington Avenue, J: 1815 Rialto Street, K: 1727 Warren Street, L: 3042 Frederick Street, M: 1506 & 1509 Nobles LaneRead and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1617 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, having been placed for sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh Side Yard Program. ITEMS A through U: A: 12 Monaca Place, B: 750 Cherokee Street, C: 210 N Fairmount Street, D: 35 Carver Street, E: 6611 Lyric Street, F: 516 Lincoln Ave, G: 0 Paxico Street, H: 7165 Verona Boulevard, I: 1351 Montezuma Street, J: 0 Edith Street, K: 2922 Banksville Avenue, L: 2102 R Lowrie Street, M: 245 E Jefferson Street, N: 0 E Jefferson Street, O: 529 Marshall Avenue, P: 118 Bascom Avenue, Q: 51 Arendell St, R: 2716 California Avenue, S: 0 California Avenue, T: 1412 Eckert Street, U: 324 Orchard PlaceRead and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1618 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of City Planning to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Kloopify Inc. to provide a sustainable procurement platform software solution for a sum not to exceed $29,000 for one year.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1619 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the designation of certain areas of public property within Schenley Park under City ownership to be formalized as a City park.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1620 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances Title 1, Administration; Article VII, by creating Chapter 172, Citizen Petition for Public Parks.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2023-1624 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement or agreements with Bike Share Pittsburgh Inc. to provide annual POGOH bicycle share memberships to any City of Pittsburgh employee requesting one, and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000) over two years.added to the AgendaPass Action details Video Video
2023-1624 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement or agreements with Bike Share Pittsburgh Inc. to provide annual POGOH bicycle share memberships to any City of Pittsburgh employee requesting one, and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000) over two years.Read and referred  Action details
2023-1508 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Billie Vaughn as a member of the Disruptive Properties Appeals Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire December 31, 2025.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1509 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing John Katz as a member of the Disruptive Properties Appeals Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire December 30, 2027.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1510 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Jala Rucker as a member of the as a Member of the Housing Authority Board of Directors with a term to expire December 31, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1539 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Teaira Collins as a Member of the Commission on Human Relations for a term set to expire December 31st, 2027.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1540 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Genevieve Rosselot as a Member of the Commission on Human Relations for a term set to expire December 31st, 2027.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1541 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Luz Esneda Blandon as a Member of the Commission on Human Relations for a term set to expire December 31st, 2027.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1542 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Dakota Rottino-Garilli as a Member of the Commission on Human Relations for a term set to expire December 31st, 2027.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
2023-1605 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 31, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2023-1606 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure for May 31, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass 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).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2023-1585 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a moving violation received by an Environmental Services driver for driving an overweight load on a controlled road, in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($5,587.50).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2023-1607 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for May 31, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2023-1608 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs for May 31, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass 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).Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video