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Meeting Name: Standing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/30/2016 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2016-0664 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the City Code at Title One: Administrative, Article III: Organization, Chapter 111: Departments Generally, so as to update the code to reflect current practices and processes.Held in CommitteePass Action details Video Video
2016-0905 2 OrdinanceAn ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code Title One: Administration, Article IX: Boards, Commissions and Authorities, to add Chapter 177C: Gender Equity Commission to conduct analyses of City departments, employment, and services, and to uphold the principles of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). (Post Agenda & Public Hearing held 11-15-16)AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0905 2 OrdinanceAn ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code Title One: Administration, Article IX: Boards, Commissions and Authorities, to add Chapter 177C: Gender Equity Commission to conduct analyses of City departments, employment, and services, and to uphold the principles of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). (Post Agenda & Public Hearing held 11-15-16)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details
2016-0959 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Two Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($2,187.50) in favor of Gerald Kobell Attorney at Law, 2758 Mt. Royal Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2546 for arbitration services. (EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0960 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in favor of Kenneth Krynski and Linda M. Krynski, Husband and Wife, in c/o their attorneys The Montgomery Law Firm, LLC, 100 Ross Street, Suite 510, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 and providing and granting an easement to them and James V. Hart, Jr., and Lee Ambrose Hart, Husband and Wife, together for a private sewer line through and under City of Pittsburgh owned land fully releasing the City from all claims and liability for alleged damage to property as described in a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 15-019592. (EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0961 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in favor of James V. Hart, Jr., and Lee Ambrose Hart, Husband and Wife, in c/o their attorneys The Montgomery Law Firm, LLC, 100 Ross Street, Suite 510, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 and providing and granting an easement to them and Kenneth Krynski and Linda M. Krynski, Husband and Wife, together for a private sewer line through and under City of Pittsburgh owned land fully releasing the City from all claims and liability for alleged damage to property as described in a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 15-019592. (EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0962 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Rothman Gordon P.C., 310 Grant St. - Third Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in an amount not to exceed Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($3,481.63) for professional legal representation to the City in the real estate tax assessment case of Omni Pittsburgh Corporation v. The Board of Property Assessment Appeals and Review (case docket no. BV-13-006771). (EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1019 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) to enter into an agreement with Deloitte Consulting to perform an operational review of information technology organization, infrastructure and operations, whereby the Commonwealth issued a Consulting Services Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) for the Master IT Services (ITS) through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) and Deloitte Consulting submitted a bid in response to the ITQ. Cost not to exceed $200,000.00.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1020 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution #779 of 2013 by adding the option stipulated in the contract with Maher Duessel, which provides independent auditing services for the city, to exercise the optional two year extension as stipulated in the original contract payable from the Department of Finance Auditing & Accounting Services, Budget Years 2017 and 2018. At a total cost not to exceed Three Hundred and Thirty Five Thousand, Nine Hundred and Twenty Dollars($335,920.00) over two years, which is the same rate as the previously contracted three years. All other provisions remain unchanged.TABLEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1021 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the creation of a trust fund for the South Side Parking Enhancement District Trust Fund and setting conditions for the deposit and expenditure of such funds. This fund is for the exclusive use of funding public safety, maintenance, and parking enforcement for the South Side Parking Flats Enhancement District as shown in Exhibit A.Held in CommitteePass Action details Video Video
2016-1015 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Directors of the Departments of Public Safety, City Planning and Finance to create on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh a Parking Enhancement District in the South Side Flats neighborhood pursuant to the requirements set forth in Title 5, Article VII, Chapter 546 of the City of Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances (see Ordinance No. 5 of 2016, Bill No. 2016-0075).Held in CommitteePass 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.Held in CommitteePass Action details Video Video
2016-0602 2 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Two--Fiscal, Article V--Special Funds, to add a new Chapter [232] 234, “Housing Opportunity Fund”, to stabilize communities and protect the public welfare by creating the Pittsburgh Housing Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”), to create a budget obligation for the Fund, to establish the purposes for which monies in the Fund may be used; and to create a Housing Opportunity Fund Governing Board and Advisory Board.Held in CommitteePass Action details Video Video
2016-0982 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 332, effective June 21, 2016, entitled Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2015 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within the City Council from: “Neighborhood Learning Alliance (Formerly Wireless Neighborhoods)” (-$5,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Musical Theatre” (+$2,500.00) and “Marian Manor” (+$2,500.00).AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0983 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 170, effective April 7, 2016 entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $895,000.00; so as to reprogram funds within City Council from “Neighborhood Learning Alliance (Formerly Wireless Neighborhoods) (-$5,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Musical Theatre” (+$2,500.00) and “Marian Manor” (+$2,500.00).AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0984 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 346, effective June 21, 2016, Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Neighborhood Learning Alliance” (-$10,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Western PA Police Athletic League” (+$10,000.00).AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0985 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 347, effective June 21, 2016 entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $850,000.00; so as to reprogram funds within City Council from “Neighborhood Learning Alliance” (-$10,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Western PA Police Athletic League” (+$10,000.00).AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0986 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R2-L, Residential Two-Family Low Density, to R1D-M, Residential Single-Unit Density, Moderate-Density various properties in the Point Breeze neighborhood.Referred for Report and RecommendationPass Action details Video Video
2016-0986 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R2-L, Residential Two-Family Low Density, to R1D-M, Residential Single-Unit Density, Moderate-Density various properties in the Point Breeze neighborhood.Held for Cablecast Public HearingPass Action details
2016-1016 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 64, effective February 25, 2016, providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for the purpose of providing meals in connection with the 2016-2017 Food Service Program in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The total cost thereof shall not exceed Seven Hundred, Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($750,000.00). The purpose of this amendment is to extend the term of the program until June 30, 2017 and to change the applicable rates with regard to 2017 food services.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1017 1 ResolutionResolution amending City of Pittsburgh Council Resolution No. 633 of 2002 and providing for the establishment of a Mellon Park Tennis Trust Fund for the purpose of holding in trust all monies collected from the Mellon Park Seasonal Support Structure. The purpose of this amendment is to expand the permitted uses of funds from said Trust fund and to eliminate obsolete provisions regarding previous payments of lease amortization costs.AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0764 1 ResolutionResolution amending the Hazelwood-Almono Tax Increment Financing Plan (Council District 5). (Public Hearing Held, November 1, 2016)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0765 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing an amendment to the Hazelwood-Almono Tax Increment Financing District Cooperation Agreement (Council District 5). (Public Hearing Held, November 1, 2016)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0987 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for the Bakery Square/Larimer Multi-Modal Hub project. (Council District 9)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0988 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for the Bakery Square/Larimer Multi-Modal Hub project. (Council District 9)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0989 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services project. (Council District 6)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0990 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services project. (Council District 6)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0991 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,700,000 for the Frick Environmental Center project. (Council District 5)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0992 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,700,000 for the Frick Environmental Center project. (Council District 5)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0993 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Midwife Center Expand Project-Pittsburgh. (Council District 7)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0994 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Midwife Center Expand Project-Pittsburgh. (Council District 7)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0995 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Pedestrian Bridge-Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children project. (Council District 8)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0996 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Pedestrian Bridge-Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children project. (Council District 8)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0997 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Phipps Landmark Glasshouse Rehabilitation project. (Council District 5)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0998 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Phipps Landmark Glasshouse Rehabilitation project. (Council District 5)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0999 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Pittsburgh Zoo Expansion project. (Council District 7)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1000 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Pittsburgh Zoo Expansion project. (Council District 7)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1001 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $4,000,000 for the Produce Terminal & Smallman Public Space Improvement-Strip District project. (Council District 7)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1002 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $4,000,000 for the Produce Terminal & Smallman Public Space Improvement-Strip District project. (Council District 7)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1003 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Station Square East Redevelopment project. (Council District 3)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1004 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Station Square East Redevelopment project. (Council District 3)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1005 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for The Edge at South Side project. (Council District 3)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1006 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for The Edge at South Side project. (Council District 3)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1007 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Women’s Center and Shelter of Pittsburgh Renovation project. (Council District 8)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1008 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Women’s Center and Shelter of Pittsburgh Renovation project. (Council District 8)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1009 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Expansion IV project. (Council District 7)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1010 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Expansion IV project. (Council District 7)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1011 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the University Commons - Phase 2 Carlow University project. (Council District 6)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1012 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the University Commons - Phase 2 Carlow University project. (Council District 6)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1013 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Goodwill Southside Workplace Development Center project. (Council District 3)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-1014 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Goodwill Southside Workplace Development Center project. (Council District 3)AFFIRMATIVELY RECOMMENDEDPass Action details Video Video