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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/17/2017 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2017-1155 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby celebrate and commend Amazon for opening a Pittsburgh branch, and does hereby declare Tuesday, January 17th 2017 to be “Amazon Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2017-1130 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Nicole Manison for the Sale of Block 22-P, Lot 277A, in the 21st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 6 - 1330 Stedman Street (sideyard).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1131 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Edward and Ally Slayden for the Sale of Block 11-A, Lot 1, in the 3rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (South Crawford) - Council District No. 6 - 92 Roberts Street (sideyard).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1132 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the following Publicly-Owned properties in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 26-P, Lot 185, and Block 27-B, Lots 95A, 96, 204, 318, and 319 - (Council District No. 6 - Residential Rehabilitation/Hill District: 830 Adelaide Street, 3212-3214 Camp Street, 912 Anaheim Street, and 912-914 Cherokee Street)Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1133 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Carnegie Science Center at One Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1134 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the 43rd Street Townhouse project, which will consist of two townhouses and will be located along the southerly side of 43rd Street, between the intersections of Foster Street and Eden Way. The building addresses will be 174 and 176 43rd Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1149 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One, Administrative, Article VII, Procedures, Chapter 161, Contracts, Section 161.22 Debarment From Bidding On And Participating In City Contracts by adding Companies and Organizations Found in Violation of Wage Theft Laws to the list of persons and enterprises prohibited from bidding on and participating in City contractors.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1150 1 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title One: Administrative; Article VII: Procedure by adding a new chapter 168: City Services for All to prohibit the conditioning of City benefits, opportunities, and services on citizenship or immigration status.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1151 1 ResolutionResolution calling upon the Chief of Police to establish an Office of Multicultural Affairs to welcome and build trust with Pittsburgh’s growing immigrant and refugee population.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1152 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Office of the Mayor to present to City Council a complete communications and language access plan by December 31st, 2017. The plan should be budgeted for full implementation in 2018.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1153 1 ResolutionResolution affirming Pittsburgh’s status as a welcoming city and calling on the residents and institutions of Pittsburgh to reach out and welcome all those who live, work, learn in and visit our city.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1154 1 Will of CouncilResolution urging the federal government of the United States to uphold and continue the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration initiative.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1135 1 ResolutionResolution providing authorization for the City of Pittsburgh and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to enter into an Agreement(s) for the City to provide administrative services associated with the health care plan for the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for an amount not to exceed $54,000.00 over three years.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1135 1 ResolutionResolution providing authorization for the City of Pittsburgh and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to enter into an Agreement(s) for the City to provide administrative services associated with the health care plan for the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for an amount not to exceed $54,000.00 over three years.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2017-1136 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Philips Healthcare for repair and maintenance of City’s Bureau of Emergency Medical Services' MXR Heart monitors and defibrillators over a five-year period, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Said Agreement(s) shall not exceed an overall cost of $242,032.80.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1137 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a professional services agreement or agreements or existing agreements for consulting services, but not limited to auditing, accounting, and technical services for the City Controller’s Office at a cost not to exceed $90,000.00Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1137 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a professional services agreement or agreements or existing agreements for consulting services, but not limited to auditing, accounting, and technical services for the City Controller’s Office at a cost not to exceed $90,000.00Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2017-1138 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Controller to issue a warrant in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) to the Pittsburgh Bicentennial Commission for the City’s contribution related to the year-long Pittsburgh Bicentennial Celebration.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1138 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Controller to issue a warrant in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) to the Pittsburgh Bicentennial Commission for the City’s contribution related to the year-long Pittsburgh Bicentennial Celebration.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2017-1139 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 Fourteen Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars and No Cents ($14,235.00) for professional legal service in connection with the Pittsburgh Citizen Police Review Board Inquiry and Related Matters. (Executive Session Held)Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1140 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Cohen & Grigsby, P.C, P.O. Box 641014, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-1014, in an amount not to exceed Seventy-Four Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars and Eighty-Six Cents ($74,485.86) for professional services in connection with the matter of FOP, Fort Pitt Lodge No.1. (Executive Session Held)Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1141 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority and AquaLaw PLC, to provide assistance with regional wet weather plans, a federal consent decree and related environmental matters at a cost not to exceed One Hundred Twenty Dollars and No Cents ($120,000.00), to be divided as follows: Sixty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($60,000.00) is to be paid by the City of Pittsburgh and Sixty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($60,000.00) is to be paid by the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1142 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: A: 1054 Spring GardenRead and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1143 1 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: A: 5130 Dresden, B: 6212 Butler, [C: 6522 Llewellyn - DELETE], D: 2923 HartmanRead and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1144 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: A: 512 SuismonRead and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1145 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through E. A: 5320 Butler, B: 5314 Kincaid, C: 5316 Kincaid, D: 5318 Kincaid, E: 620 ExcelsiorRead and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1146 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. ITEMS A THROUGH H:[ A: 852 Suismon - DELETE, B: 837 Suismon - DELETE, C: 833 Suismon - DELETE, D: 838 Peralta - DELETE, E: 847 Tripoli - DELETE, F: 0 (851) Tripoli - DELETE], G: 847 Lovitt, [H: 1021 Chestnut-DELETE]Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1147 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 713, effective December 13, 2016, entitled ” Resolution amending Resolution No. 545, effective August 13, 2015, entitled Authorizing the Mayor and/or the Director of the Department of Finance and/or the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into agreements for the purpose of receiving grant funds that will be used for the construction of the “Mon Wharf Switchback Ramp” and to thereafter enter into an additional Agreement or Agreements with Riverlife, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority, and other agencies as needed to accept any grant funds offered to the City for this project, and further providing for legitimate expenditures for payments and agreement or agreements, or contract or contracts for any services required in connection with the expenditure of said grant funds per the original intent of the grant award. Said agreement or agreements, contract or contracts or expenditures shall not exceed $2,844,995.00, by increasing the project allocation to $3,789,259.00.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1147 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 713, effective December 13, 2016, entitled ” Resolution amending Resolution No. 545, effective August 13, 2015, entitled Authorizing the Mayor and/or the Director of the Department of Finance and/or the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into agreements for the purpose of receiving grant funds that will be used for the construction of the “Mon Wharf Switchback Ramp” and to thereafter enter into an additional Agreement or Agreements with Riverlife, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority, and other agencies as needed to accept any grant funds offered to the City for this project, and further providing for legitimate expenditures for payments and agreement or agreements, or contract or contracts for any services required in connection with the expenditure of said grant funds per the original intent of the grant award. Said agreement or agreements, contract or contracts or expenditures shall not exceed $2,844,995.00, by increasing the project allocation to $3,789,259.00.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2017-1148 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 2020 Capital Improvement Program,” by increasing the “Park Reconstruction” line item by $18,837.00 from $930,000.00 to $948,837.00.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2017-1126 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for January 11, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-1091 2 OrdinanceOrdinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code at Title One: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 161: Contracts by amending section 161.01, “Adoption of County Procedure; Review of City Council”, adding a new section 161.01A to reflect current contracting requirements, and amending section 161.09, “Executing Contracts Exceeding the Councilmanic Amount; Countersignature and Accounts.”Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2017-1122 2 ResolutionResolution amending the Rules of Council, to add a new subsection to Rule XI Invoices to reflect new purchasing approval processes for P-Cards and bid commodity contracts and by making a technical change in Section VI Standing Committee Meetings.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2017-1127 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for January 11, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-1075 2 OrdinanceAn Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 4: Public Place and Property, Article I: Public Rights-Of-Way, Chapter 415: Openings and Excavations by adding language to require posted notices for sidewalk closures, and Chapter 416: Obstructions, by adding language regarding covered walkways.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2017-1128 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management for January 11, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2017-1119 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Hitachi Data Systems, in the amount of $195,000 in payment for the annual maintenance agreement and other services related to the wireless CCTV System Maintenance.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2017-1129 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for January 11, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2017-1111 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements, providing for the transfer of funds not to exceed Six Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,600,000.00) dollars to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase of vehicles, heavy equipment and vehicle accessories for use by City of Pittsburgh Departments and Authorities.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video