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Meeting Name: Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/2/2016 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2016-0100 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Jacalyn Mignogna 1193 Mica Drive, North Huntington, PA 15642, as a member of the Commission on City Archives, for a term to expire on December 31, 2017.Interview HeldPass Action details Video Video
2016-0040 2 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through N. A: 508 Wicklow, B: 506 Wicklow, C: 504 Wicklow, D: 5365 Wicklow, E: 505 Wicklow, F: 507 Wicklow, G: 509 Wicklow, H: 514 Fannel, I: 511 Edlam, J: 507 Edlam, K: 509 Edlam, L: 513 Edlam, M: 519 N. Fairmount, N: 468 EnrightAFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0098 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of $7,056.00 to Burns White LLC, Four Northshore Center, and 106 Isabella St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 for professional consulting services in connection with expert consulting services related to Beech Construction Inc. vs. City of Pittsburgh.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0117 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Rothman Gordon, P.C. to provide professional legal representation to the City in the real estate tax assessment case of Omni Pittsburgh Corporation v. The Board of Property Assessments Appeals and Review (case docket no. BV-13-006771) at a cost not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($5,000.00)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0132 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Optimus Technologies, in the amount of Five Thousand Six Hundred and Twenty Five Dollars ($5,625.00), in full and final payment for the provision of one bio-fuel tank per the existing contract language.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0133 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $2,800.00, in favor of Anthony Cosnotti, in settlement of a claim for reimbursement for sidewalk damage from city tree roots at 3946 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0134 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $2,724.00, in favor of Maelene J. Myers, in settlement of a claim for reimbursement for sidewalk damage from city tree roots at 5820 Wayne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0135 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing issuance of Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $2,685.69 to Chaffin Luhana, LLP, FBO Faron Hill, 3054 Pennsylvania Avenue, Weirton WV 26062, in settlement of a First Party Medical Benefits claim of Faron Hill, from a motor vehicle accident on January 6, 2014, while being transported by a City of Pittsburgh EMS Medic Unit.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0136 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $3,416.27, in favor of Bradly W. Richards, 1343 Davis Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, in settlement of a claim for property damage due to felled limbs of city right of way trees on or about May 27, 2014.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0137 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $3,516.00, in favor of Erin Ruscoe, in settlement of a claim for reimbursement for sidewalk damage from city tree roots at 801 N. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0138 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $2,960.00, in favor of Bertha Smith, in settlement of a claim for reimbursement for sidewalk damage from city tree roots at 600 N. Taylor Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0141 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 54, effective February 18, 2016, entitled “Resolution calling on the Director of Finance to draft all necessary policies and procedures in order to create an equitable property assessment appeal process to maintain the fairness and productivity of the tax base and to give residents assurance that they are being taxed fairly on property values. (Post Agenda held March 16, 2016)Held for Cablecast Post Agenda Pass Action details Video Video
2016-0130 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Director of Public Safety and the Chief of Police to enter into a grant agreement with the Heinz Endowment and further authorizing legitimate expenditures by the Bureau of Police, for purchases authorized by the Grant Agreement and for the execution of agreement(s), or contract(s) for any equipment or services required in connection with the execution of said grant. Said agreement(s) or contract(s) shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars and zero cents ($100,000.00).AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0158 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Three Crossings Riverfront East, L.P., a Pennsylvania limited partnership, One Oxford Centre, Suite 4500, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, its successors and assigns, an encroachment (i) for a staircase that is part of its riverfront development, and (ii) to construct, maintain and use at its own cost and expense, the streetscaping features described herein, for the benefit of the public right of way and neighboring properties on the right of way at 26th Street from Railroad Street north to the Allegheny River, in the Strip District neighborhood of the of the City of Pittsburgh, 2nd Ward, 7th Council District.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0139 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and/or the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh (CITY), to enter into a coop agreement with the Mount Washington Community Development Corporation (MWCDC) for the purpose of accessing grant funds that will be used for the construction the Shiloh Street Gateway Project and further providing for legitimate expenditures for payments and agreement or agreements, or contract or contracts for any services required in connection with the expenditure of said grant funds per the original intent of the grant award. Said agreement or agreements, contract or contracts or expenditures shall not exceed $99,297.22.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0129 1 OrdinanceOrdinance accepting new street names, MELISSA STREET, EMMA WAY, and DANIELLE STREET in the Seventh Ward of the City of Pittsburgh as per recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh Addressing Committee (CPAC). The following streets were approved by CPAC in January 2016. The names 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.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0131 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 634 of 2015 authorizing providing for an Agreement or Agreements with CleanNet Systems of Pennsylvania, Inc., or another vendor chosen through the City bid process for the purpose of providing custodial and cleaning services at Citiparks’ twenty-two recreation and Healthy Active Living (Senior) centers for one (1) year. The total cost shall not exceed One Hundred Seventy Six Thousand and Six Hundred Twenty Five Dollars ($176,625.00). Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars and No Cents ($235,464.00).AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0128 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Hillcrest Senior Residences at 2920 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0140 1 PetitionPetition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before City Council with Mayor Bill Peduto and Mayoral Chief of Staff Kevin Aklin in attendance regarding concerns for police contracts, benefits and rapport to staffing. (Valid Petition)Held for Cablecast Public HearingPass Action details Video Video