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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/29/2016 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2016-0257 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Scott Dobson, Tim Holoman, and Mark Johnston for their decades of service to the Pittsburgh region and their commitment to providing city residents with high quality news media, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare March 29, 2016 to be “WPXI Class of 2016 Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0258 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby asks for all Pittsburghers to help raise the public awareness of autism and the many issues surrounding the disorder, and does hereby declare April, 2016 to be “Autism Awareness Month” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0259 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and honor the memory of J. Matthew Simon, and does hereby declare Tuesday, March 29, 2016 to be “J. Matthew Simon Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0260 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby thank the NIASHF for continuing to recognize great Italian sports figures around our region; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, March 29, 2016, to be “National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0261 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby honor the contributions and achievements of its graduate and professional students; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the week of April 3rd - 9th as “Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0262 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the USBCBA for its work in promoting and fostering the sport of Bowling and congratulates the PSBA for its 77th Annual Championship Tournament; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, April 2, , 2016, to be “ PSBA CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT DAY ” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0248 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority to construct an 84” inline combined sewer to provide sewage facilities in a portion of Hayson Avenue in the 20th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0248 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority to construct an 84” inline combined sewer to provide sewage facilities in a portion of Hayson Avenue in the 20th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2016-0249 1 ResolutionResolution approving a new Institutional Master Plan under the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article II, Chapter 905, Section 905.03.D and Article VII, Chapter 922, Section 922.12.G for The Pressley Ridge School “Institutional Master Plan” dated January 15, 2016 on property zoned EMI, Educational/Medical Institution District, 26th Ward, Council District No. 6.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0250 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 Observatory Hill- Surveillance Cameras, and $5,000 to Neu Kirche Contemporary Art Center, $5,500 to Delta Foundation, and $1,150 to Riverview Park within District 1 Neighborhood Needs.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0251 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 Observatory Hill- Surveillance Cameras, and $5,000 to Neu Kirche Contemporary Art Center, $5,500 to Delta Foundation, and $1,150 to Riverview Park within District 1 Neighborhood Needs. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $437,779.53.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0252 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Bureau of Police on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with WhatsaMather Consulting, LLC to provide leadership training and related consulting services. The overall cost of said agreement(s) shall not exceed the sum of One-Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($150,000.00), which is to be funded from a Heinz Foundation grant in the amount of $100,000 (as authorized by Resolution No. 103 of 2016) and a JAG grant in the amount of $50,000 (as authorized by Resolution No. 524 of 2015).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0253 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Police to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from the Pennsylvania Moose Association (PMA) for the purchase of body armor, body worn cameras and other equipment for the Police Bureau and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed ten thousand ($10,000) dollars for this stated purpose.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0254 1 ResolutionResolution designating Banks and Lending Institutions to act as Depositories for the year 2016 in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article III, Depositories.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0254 1 ResolutionResolution designating Banks and Lending Institutions to act as Depositories for the year 2016 in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article III, Depositories.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2016-0255 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding to support the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration “Beyond Traffic: The Smart City Challenge” Phase 1 Award and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($100,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose. This concept development grant is on a 7 stage milestone payment plan.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0256 1 ResolutionResolution transferring a total of $30,000 within the 2016 Operating Budget from Fuel to Parks & RecreationRead and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0244 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for March 23, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0245 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for March 23, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2016-0157 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Green Infrastructure Mini-Grant Agreement and a Project and Maintenance Agreement with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority and the Mount Washington Community Development Corporation in connection with the installation and maintenance of a Green Infrastructure Project in Emerald View Park.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0246 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for March 23, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass 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).Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0195 2 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) Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0196 2 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) Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass 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 .Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0247 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Performance and Asset Management for March 23, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass 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).Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video