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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/22/2015 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2015-2033 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Fr. Sean Hogan for a distinguished career at Duquesne University and congratulates Fr. Hogan for his iconic and beloved relationship with current students and scores of alumni. The Council wishes Fr. Hogan great success in his transition to his new position as President of the Duquesne University Scholarship Association; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, September 22 , 2015, to be “ FATHER SEAN HOGAN DAY ” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2015-2034 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Vision Towards Peace for recognizing committed individuals in the field of social service and genuinely thank The Passion Meets the Road Awardees for their passion, dedication and perseverance; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, September 22, 2015, to be “Passion Meets the Road Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2015-2035 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, thanks Mr. Houk for his dedication to both Brookline and the City of Pittsburgh and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare September 22, 2015 to be “James Houk Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2015-2036 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Three Rivers Rowing Association for providing residents of Southwestern Pennsylvania access to high quality rowing and paddling opportunities for the last thirty years and making Pittsburgh one of the country’s premiere rowing cities once again; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 to be "Three Rivers Rowing Association Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2015-2037 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare September 24, 2015 to be “Pittsburgh Community Television Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2015-2038 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, September 24, 2015 “Milton Washington Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2015-2039 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Steve Beckman for his commitment and dedication to the soccer community and for his part in the advancement of the sport of soccer for youth and adults in our region and congratulates him on his upcoming retirement ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, September 27, 2015, to be “STEVE BECKMAN DAY ” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2015-2040 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) for outstanding service and programs for Allegheny County and its residents and congratulates ALCOSAN on its Award Winning Open House; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, September 19, 2015, to be “ ALCOSAN DAY ” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2015-2015 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement, or Agreements with the Fair Housing Partnership, to provide comprehensive fair housing training to all relevant members of the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of City Planning, and Mayor’s Office staff, and City Council’s Office Staff. Training will include understanding affirmatively furthering fair housing, general fair housing laws, reasonable accommodation and modification, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2015-2016 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Oakland Marriott Residence Inn, 3339 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2015-2017 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Carnegie Mellon University-Tepper Building, 4811 Forbes Avenue, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania 15213.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2015-2018 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Foundry at 41st Apartments, 4107 Willow Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15201.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2015-2020 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012-2017 Capital Improvement Program” by transferring $5,500 to Northside Leadership Conference- Surveillance Camera, within District 1 Neighborhood Needs.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2015-2021 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution 549, effective September 21, 2012 entitled "providing for an agreement/s, or use of existing agreements and/or a contract/s, or use of existing contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for City Council Neighborhood Needs Program and providing for the payment of the costs thereof", by transferring $5,500 to Northside Leadership Conference- Surveillance Camera, within District 1 Neighborhood Needs. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $437,779.53.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2015-2022 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Stanley Convergent, a local sub-unit of Stanley, in the amount of Thirty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twelve Dollars and One Cent ($37,812.01), for costs incurred by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police (PBP), that did not fall within guidelines of an existing contract with Stanley.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2015-2023 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding to support preliminary buildout of a Municipal/City ID, and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed Forty Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000) dollars for this stated purpose.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2015-2024 1 ResolutionResolution to amend Resolution No. 572 of 2014, “Authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement with GovDeals, Inc. for professional services related to the online auctioning of surplus city vehicles and miscellaneous city equipment and collecting such payments on the City’s behalf,” by extending services for an additional one (1) year and including two additional one-year renewal options upon mutual agreement of the parties.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2015-2025 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing that the Mayor and Director of the Department of Finance on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh are hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Robert Bergren and Cindy Stackhouse for a permanent sewer easement across City of Pittsburgh property at 7205 Butler Street, Block and Lots 121-G-17, 19, and 20 in the 10th Ward. Said agreement should be in Form approved by the city Solicitor and shall contain such terms and conditions for the protection of the City of Pittsburgh as Such Solicitor may require. This easement agreement through City property is contingent upon an easement agreement approved by Lamar Advertising on the adjacent 4 parcels 121-G-22, 24, 25, and 26. Now, therefore in consideration of the sum of $500.00 Dollars and other good and valuable considerations the City of Pittsburgh does hereby grant and convey an easement for sewer installation.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2015-2026 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with Trail Repairs; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $120,000.00Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2015-2027 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 741 of 2013, effective November 21, 2013, to authorize the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to now enter into a Three-Party Project Assistance And Payment Agreement between The City Of Pittsburgh, The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, and K.J. Johnston, Ltd., for the Schenley Park Westinghouse Memorial Pond Restoration to allow the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy to remit its portion of the Project’s funding directly to the contractor K.J. Johnston, and for the contractor K.J. Johnston to accept payment by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy toward the Project.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2015-2019 1 CommunicationCommunication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting the City's Single Audit Report for the year ended December 31, 2014.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2015-2028 1 CommunicationCommunication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting a Fiscal Audit of the Department of Parks and Recreation Mellon Park Tennis Trust Fund (MPTTF), dated September 15, 2015Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2015-2029 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Dr. Barry Nathan 633 Hastings Street, Pittsburgh PA 15206, as a Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Dr. Nathan will fill the seat vacated by Dr. Paul Harper.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details Video Video
2015-2030 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Jean Holland Dick, 4601 Fifth Avenue Apartment 421, Pittsburgh PA 15213, as a member of the Pittsburgh Planning Commission for a term to expire on February 28, 2018. Ms. Dick will fill the seat vacated by Lucy Spruill.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details Video Video
2015-2031 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Julie Butcher Pezzino, 5801 Elgin Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, as a member of the Pittsburgh Planning Commission for a term to expire on January 2, 2016. Ms. Pezzino will fill the seat vacated by Ms. Valaw.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details Video Video
2015-2032 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution reappointing Paul Gitnik, 1411 Grandview Avenue, Apt. 808, Pittsburgh, PA 15211, as a member of the Pittsburgh Planning Commission for a term to expire on April 30, 2020.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
2015-2010 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for September 16, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2015-1976 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into an agreement with PMAM Corporation for the purpose of performing alarm permitting, tracking, and billing services for the City of Pittsburgh. The City will incur no initial investment costs. PMAM will retain a fee as a percentage of the revenue collected in the following amounts: 12% of funds collected up to $550,000; 18% of funds between $550,000 and $750,000; and 21% of funds collected above $750,000. RECOMMITTEDPass Action details Video Video
2015-1977 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 R: A: 6806 Frankstown, B: 682 Laschall, C: 517 Rosedale, D: 519-521 Rosedale, E 309 Saline, F: 5622 Dyke, G: 5630 Herbert, H: 5638 Herbert, I: 5646 Herbert, J: 51 Roanoke , K: 640 Arlington L: 43 Roanoke , M:1606 Dagmar, N: 1221 Sandusky, O: 953 Itin, P: 1425 Sandusky, Q: 2110 Lappe, R: 3110 InglisPassed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1978 1 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 Z. A: 272 Lombard, B: 178 39th , C: 242 57th, D: 6376 Meadow, E: 7141 Vassar, F: 7957 Tioga, G: 305, 307, & 309 Path, H: 5143 Lytle, I: 5027 Langhorn, J: 2908 Spring, K: 2328 Salisbury, L: 25 Lafferty, M: 33 Lafferty, N: 340 Climax, O: 508 Climax, P: 3307 Eliska, Q: 1310 Stranmore, R: 907 Constance, S: 911 Constance, T: 1323 Lowrie, U: 1412 Gardner, V: 1034 Goehring, W: 2018 Perrysville, X: 2312 Perrysville, Y: 2419 Rydal, Z: 717 MifflinPassed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1979 1 ResolutionResolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates, authorizing the sale of properties in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, in accordance with Act No. 171 of 1984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. Items A through B: A: 6816 Fifth, B: 1409 StedmanPassed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1983 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012-2017 Capital Improvement Program”, by reducing Neighborhood Needs Services by $12,500 and adding that amount to Urban Redevelopment Authority for West End developments.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1984 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Res. 273 of 2011, entitled “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the Neighborhood Needs; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof” by transferring $12,500 from Neighborhood Needs Services to the Urban Redevelopment Authority for West End developments.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-2011 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for September 16, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2015-1980 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements, and providing for the repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with City Signal Upgrades; including Construction Services; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof not to exceed $1,299,750.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1981 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Acceptance of Donation and License and Maintenance Agreement with Linda Wallen and the Community Alliance of Spring Garden - East Deutschtown (CASGED), regarding the donation, installation, and maintenance of a mosaic mural neighborhood sign where Chestnut, Itin, and Concord Streets intersect and where a set of City steps lead down Spring Garden.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1982 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the Shade Tree Commission, to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Davey Resource Group to assist with the development of Tree Protection Standards, not to exceed $20,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-2012 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for September 16, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2015-1968 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh to hire a consultant to complete a National Register nomination of the Lawrenceville neighborhood not to exceed seventy-five-thousand dollars ($75,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1969 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh to enter into grant agreements with the Pennsylvania Museum and Historical Commission for a grant in the amount of $25,000. Additionally the 2014 Cultural Heritage Plan Community Development Block Grant will be utilized to provide a match to the PHMC grant in the amount of $25,000 to complete a National Register nomination of the Lawrenceville neighborhood.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1971 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution Number 469 effective July 23, 2015 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 Mayor’s Office from: “Center for Victims/Pittsburgh Mediation Center” (-$25,000) and transfer these funds to “Center for Victims - Crisis Intervention” (+$25,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1972 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution #500, effective July 30, 2015 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 $513,000.00, so as to reprogram funds within the Mayor’s Office from: “Center for Victims/Pittsburgh Mediation Center” (-$25,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Center for Victims - Crisis Intervention” (+$25,000.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-2013 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Urban Recreation for September 16, 2015 with an Affirmatiave Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2015-1973 1 ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Parks and Recreation to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding to support the Grow Your Park Program Grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), in collaboration with the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation to provide for the construction, refurbishment or improvement of community gardens located in public parks and lands through the Grow Your Park Program and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed eight thousand ($8,000) dollars for this stated purpose.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1974 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the acceptance by the City of Pittsburgh from Floyd L. McCrea of certain property in the 26th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh for public purpose to become part of Riverview Park.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-2014 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for September 16, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2015-1966 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Odd Fellows Building, 4847 and 4835 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh (15th Ward), Allegheny County, Pennsylvania 15207.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1967 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 2555 Smallman Building, 2555 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh (2nd Ward) , Allegheny County, Pennsylvania 15222.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1970 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a cooperation agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority for a contribution toward project costs associate with a National Register nomination of the Lawrenceville neighborhood in the amount of $25,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video