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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/10/2016 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2016-0392 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and celebrate Pittsburgh Public Schools and the participating fathers and male guardians for organizing “Take a Father to School Day”; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, May 20, 2016 to be “Take a Father to School Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0393 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby celebrates Ladies Who Network and SURVIVORS, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council hereby declares Saturday, May 14, 2015, “Ladies Who Network Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0394 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate the Kiwanis Club of Sheraden on its 65th Anniversary and commends them for the tremendous work they do for the communities of Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, May 10, 2016, to be “Kiwanis Club of Sheraden Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0395 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize, commend, and congratulate Tanner on his receipt of the 2016 Scott E. Folmer Memorial Student, Teacher and Exemplary Practice or Partnering Award; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Wednesday, May 4, 2016 to be “TANNER CANNON DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0396 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Ed and Jean Harkins for their volunteer efforts and commitment to their family and community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, May 12, 2016, to be “Ed and Jean Harkins Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0397 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate Harold Akrie on his 90th birthday and commend him for his commitment to God and his family; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, May 14, 2016, to be “Harold Akrie Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0398 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and congratulate Eagle Scout Jeffrey Lang for his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, May 15, 2016, to be “Jeffrey M. Lang Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0383 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief & Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance to enter into a grant agreement with RK Mellon to receive $325,000 in funding to support the implementation of the Inclusive Innovation Roadmap.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0384 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief & Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance to enter into a grant agreement with the Henry L. Hillman Foundation to receive $250,000 in funding to support the implementation of the Inclusive Innovation Roadmap.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0385 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 an additional $5,500 to Brightwood Civic Group Surveillance Cameras within District 1 Neighborhood Needs. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $437,779.53.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0386 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 an additional $5,500 to Brightwood Civic Group Surveillance Cameras within District 1 Neighborhood Needs.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0391 1 ResolutionResolution calling on the Department of Finance of the City of Pittsburgh to work in coordination with the Urban Redevelopment Authority to establish a pilot program for “Opportunity Spaces.”Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0387 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two: Fiscal, Article I: Administration, Chapter 219: Operating Budget by adding section 219.07: Fiscal Impact Statements, so as to codify budgetary policies relating to legislative and executive initiatives.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0388 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 816 effective January 1, 2016, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2016 Capital Budget and the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2016 through 2021 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing Information Systems Modernization (-$150,000.00) and transferring the funding to the Capital Equipment Acquisition (+$150,000.00) line item.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0389 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Seven: Business Licensing, Article III: Sales Businesses, Chapter 719 Vendors and Peddlers, Section 719.05A Permitted Locations, subsection (g) to add additional streets for exemption from Mobile Food Trucks.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0390 1 PetitionPetition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before City Council relative to Bill No. 2016-0370 as it relates to prohibiting the performance of wild or exotic animals. The Petition is valid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0379 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 4, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0338 2 ResolutionResolution to authorize and direct the incurring of Non-Electoral Debt through the issuance of a series of General Obligation Bonds or Notes of the City of Pittsburgh, in the aggregate maximum principal amount of twenty-four million dollars ($24,000,000) consisting of General Obligation Refunding Bonds or Notes, Series of 2016.AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
2016-0338 2 ResolutionResolution to authorize and direct the incurring of Non-Electoral Debt through the issuance of a series of General Obligation Bonds or Notes of the City of Pittsburgh, in the aggregate maximum principal amount of twenty-four million dollars ($24,000,000) consisting of General Obligation Refunding Bonds or Notes, Series of 2016.Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2016-0339 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 816 of 2015, effective January 1, 2016, as amended, entitled “adopting and approving the 2016 Capital Budget and the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2016 through 2021 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing and increasing various line items funded from the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program, and HOME program.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0340 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 172 of 2015 authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Pepper Hamilton, LLP, for professional consulting and legal services in relation to False Claims Act litigation by adding an additional sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($300,000.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0380 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for May 4, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0337 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 906, effective January 1, 2011, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2011 Capital Budget and the 2011 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2011 through 2016 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing the SCBA (-$206,570.00) line item and transferring the funding to the Fire Equipment (+$206,570.00) line item.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0381 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for May 4, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0341 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Ownership and Maintenance Agreement with the Nine Mile Run Watershed Association (NMRWA) and Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) for Green Infrastructure improvements in the Oakwood Avenue & Batavia Street public right-of-way situated in the 13th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (CITY) as defined in Exhibit A.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0382 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for May 4, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0332 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Andrew F. Stewart, Jr. and Joyce A. Sadik, for the Sale of Block 83-M, Lot 193, in the 12th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 9 (Mayflower Street - Sideyard).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0333 1 ResolutionResolution execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Dean Stewart for the Sale of Block 23-F, Lot 222, in the 25th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Redevelopment Area No. 51 - Council District No. 6 (1523 Arch Street Sideyard).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video