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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/15/2016 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2016-0216 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Brianna Parker for her selfless dedication to help new mothers and their children; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim March 15th, 2016 as “Brianna Parker Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0217 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Shady Side Academy for its dedication to educating the youth of our region and for hosting the 2016 World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championship; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare March 30th to be “Shady Side Academy World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championship Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0218 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the 10th Annual Farm to Table Pittsburgh Conference and the organization’s staff for its decade of service and dedication to making Pittsburgh committed to locally-sourced produce; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare March 18th to be “Pittsburgh Farm to Table Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0219 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize , commend and congratulate Rabbi Shimon Silver and Rebbitzen Chani Silver for their dedication, commitment and generosity to the community, for their sharing of knowledge and intellect and for their devotion without any expectation of reward ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, March 14, 2016 to be “RABBI SHIMON AND REBBITZEN CHANI SILVER DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0207 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Rooftop License Agreement or Agreements between the City of Pittsburgh and Plaza at Grandview Owner’s Association at a cost not to exceed Eighty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($83,500.00).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0208 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief & Director of Innovation and Performance to enter into a Payment Distribution Agreement with Allegheny County to accept grant funds from The Heinz Endowments to use for the procurement of necessary staff and tools to support the Regional Data Center and to advance collection, analysis and dissemination of public data for multi-sector, data-driven decision making and further authorizing the Mayor and the Chief & Director of Innovation and Performance to amend the current Cooperation and Project Agreement for the Creation and Operation of the Regional Data Center with the County and the University of Pittsburgh to add Heinz grant funding to increase the amount of compensation and scope of work relating to University of Pittsburgh’s creation and operation of the Regional Data Center.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0209 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement for the hiring of Cycom Data Systems, Inc., to continue maintaining and upgrading CityLaw, the Department of Law's legal case management and administrative support software system at a cost not to exceed $11,124.00 (Eleven Thousand, One Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0191 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 473, effective July 16, 2015, as amended, entitled: 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 2009 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 transfer funds from within City Council from “Just Harvest” (-$8,000.00) and “Just Harvest Educational Fund” (-$2,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Community Services - Hunger” (+$8,000.00) and “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+$2,000.00).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0192 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 367, effective June 4, 2015, as amended, entitled “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 residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $800,000, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “Just Harvest” (-$8,000.00) and “Just Harvest Educational Fund” (-$2,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Community Services - Hunger” (+$8,000.00) and “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+$2,000.00).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0193 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 737, effective November 19, 2015, entitled: 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 2010 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 transfer funds within City Council from: “Just Harvest” (-$25,000.00) and “Isaiah Project” (-$2,062.46); and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Community Services - Hunger”(+$25,000.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+2,062.46).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0194 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 736, effective November 19, 2015, 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 residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $918,650.00; so as to transfer funds in City Council from: “Just Harvest” (-$25,000.00) and “Isaiah Project” (-$2,062.46); and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Community Services - Hunger” (+$25,000.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,062.46).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0195 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 474, effective July 16, 2015, entitled: 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 2011 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: “Just Harvest” (-$27,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Urban League of Pittsburgh - Hunger Services” (+$25,000.00), and “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+$2,000.00) Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0196 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 348, effective May 28, 2015, 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 residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $1,357,500.00; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “Just Harvest” (-$27,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Urban League of Pittsburgh - Hunger Services” (+$25,000.00), and “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+2,000.00) Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0197 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 680, effective October 21, 2015, entitled: Amending the Capital Budget and 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 2012 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: “Beltzhoover Citizens CDC” (-$2,500.00), “Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh” (-$121.09), “Just Harvest” (-$27,000.00) and “Isaiah Project” (-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$2,500.00), “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+$27,121.09) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,000.00).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0198 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 350, effective May 28, 2015, entitled, “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 residents of the City of Pittsburgh, so as to reprogram funds within City Council: from “Beltzhoover Citizens CDC” (-$2,500.00), “Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh” (-$121.09), “Just Harvest” (-$27,000.00) and “Isaiah Project” (-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$2,500.00), “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+$27,121.09) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,000.00).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0199 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 369, effective June 4, 2015 entitled, “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 residents of the City of Pittsburgh, so as to change the project name within City Council from: “Beltzhoover Civic Association” (-$564.51), “Just Harvest” (-$27,000.00) and “South Side Sabers - Youth Football” (-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$564.51), “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+$27,000.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,000.00).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0200 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 467, effective July 16, 2015, entitled: Amending the Capital Budget and 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 2013 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: “Beltzhoover Civic Association” (-$564.51), “Just Harvest” (-$27,000.00) and Southside Sabers - Youth Football” (-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$564.51), “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (27,000.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,000.00).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0201 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 197, effective April 9, 2015, 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 $940,000.00; : so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Hilltop Alliance (for Beltzhoover Civic Association” (-$2,500.00) and “South Side Sabers - Youth Football” (-$2,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance (+$2,500.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,500.00).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0202 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 468, effective July 16, 2015, 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 2014 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 and the Mayor’s Office from: City Council: “Hilltop Alliance(for Beltzhoover Civic Association)” (-$2,500.00) and “South Side Sabers - Youth Football” (-$2,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$2,500.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,500.00); Mayor’s Office: “Beltzhoover Civic Association” (-$2,035.73); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+2,035.73).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0203 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 674, effective October 22, 2014, 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 $540,000.00, so as to reprogram funds within Mayor’s Office from: “Beltzhoover Civic Association” (-$2,035.73); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$2,035.73).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0204 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 606, effective September 25, 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 City Council from: “Hilltop Alliance(for Beltzhoover Civic Association” (-$2,500.00) and “The Shyne Awards Foundation” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$2,500.00) and “Neighborhood Learning Alliance” (+$5,000.00).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0205 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 501, effective July 30, 2015 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 “Hilltop Alliance(for Beltzhoover Civic Association)” (-$2,500.00) and “The Shyne Awards Foundation” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$2,500.00) and “Neighborhood Learning Alliance” (+$5,000.00).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0206 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution number 772 of 2012, effective January 1, 2013, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2013 Capital Budget and the 2013 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2013 through 2018 Capital Improvement Program” so as to transfer $50,000 from Streetscape Improvements to the Park Reconstruction Program for the purpose of repairing the Swisshelm Park park and playground .Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0210 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 59 of 2013 for the Residential Parking Permit Program area “Y”, in the Shadyside community (Council District #8) to expand the district to include additional streets pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0211 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 256 of 2014 for the Residential Parking Permit Program area “EE”, in the Point Breeze North community (Council District #9) to expand the district to include additional streets pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0212 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of the Bureau of Police on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with McGann & Chester, LLC for the provision of towing and storage services. Under terms of said Agreement(s) the City shall be responsible for reimbursing McGann & Chester, LLC for tows that are later exonerated by a court and/or the Chief of the Bureau of Police.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0213 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Two Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Four Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($2,234.95) in favor of Powers, Garrison & Hughes, 436 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 for transcription services, charging same to 11101.53.53513.108000.2016 Item Number 522700. EXECUTIVE SESSION HELDRead and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0214 1 PetitionPetition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before City Council regarding the investigation of the death of SFC Victor Miramontez. The petition is invalid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2016-0215 1 PetitionPetition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before City Council regarding future use of the produce terminal in the Strip District. The Petition is valid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0188 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for March 9, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0152 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: 524 CoraPassed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0153 1 ResolutionResolution providing for conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. l7l of l984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEM A: 1409 StedmanPassed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0154 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 H: A: 5222 Rosetta, 313 N. Atlantic, 315 N. Atlantic; B: 5233 Kincaid, 5231 Kincaid; C: 5227 Kincaid, 5225 Kincaid, 5223 Kincaid, 5221 Kincaid; D: 5209 Gem, 5211 Gem; E: 6526 Meadow, 6530 Meadow; F: 158 Meadow; G: 516 Cora; H: 704 Durango, 706 Durango, 708 DurangoPassed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0155 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: 5224 RosettaPassed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0189 2 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for March 9, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0156 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor, and Director of Public works of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Tree Pittsburgh, a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, for Tree Pittsburgh to utilize goats as a vegetation management option in designated City Parks.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0159 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and the Director of Public Works to enter into a Cooperation Agreement to allow for the City’s use of County equipment and radio frequencies.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0178 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 772 effective January 1, 2013, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2013 Capital Budget and the 2013 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2013 through 2018 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing Slope Failure Remediation (-$100,000.00) and transferring the funding to the Play Area Improvements (+$100,000.00) line item.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0190 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for March 9, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0150 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreement(s) and to provide administrative/operating expenses, including but not limited to, rehabilitation, maintenance, operation, insurance, utilities, furnishings, homeless prevention and essential services and other miscellaneous expenses associated with State Emergency Solutions Grant funds, as allocated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at a cost not to exceed $241,608.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0151 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution Number 858-2014, effective January 1, 2015, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2015 Capital Budget and the 2015 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2015 through 2020 Capital Improvement Program”, by adding State Emergency Solutions Grant funds, as awarded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the amount of $241,608.00, under the City Planning Department, Project Name “2015 Other”.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video