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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/5/2018 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2018-0547 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend the National Council of Jewish Women Pittsburgh Section for 125 years of outstanding and impactful community service and advocacy and wishes NCJW many more successful years; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, June 7, 2018, to be “NCJW PITTSBURGH SECTION 125TH ANNIVERSARY DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Roll call Video Video
2018-0548 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Elaine Ashcom for her years of service to Pittsburgh’s students and wishes her the best during retirement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare June 5, 2018 to be “Elaine Ashcom Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2018-0549 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Tree of Life * Or L’Simcha for its rich history and contributions to the Pittsburgh community and welcomes and congratulates Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Meyers for assuming the leadership of this historic congregation; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, June 10, 2018, to be “RABBI HAZZAN JEFFREY MEYERS DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2018-0550 1 Will of CouncilWHEREAS, Dogs have been the best friend to man dating back to pre-history when they became domesticated, living and working alongside mankind, used for hunting, tracking, and as protectors, being the watchman that barks giving notice of a nearby intruder; andAdoptedPass Roll call Video Video
2018-0531 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Carl’s Tree Service - Landscaping in the amount of Ten Thousand Four Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($10,400.00) for emergency tree trimming and clean up services for a property owned by the Three Taxing Bodies located at 2901 Baun Road Pittsburgh, PA 15212.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2018-0533 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, Union Trust Building, 501 Grant St., Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA for legal fees pertaining to police matters. (Executive Session held 6/26/18)Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2018-0534 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to amend an Agreement with Interface Studio, LLC, for the purpose of adding remaining funds for the Uptown and Fifth/Forbes Corridor Investment District not to exceed Three Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand, Seven Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($323,725.00) to the existing contract to complete all necessary planning studies. The final cost is not to exceed One Million, Five Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($1,575,000.00).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2018-0532 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Human Resources and Civil Service, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with McClelland Legal Search for executive search and recruiting services, for the City’s Chief Solicitor position, and providing for the payment thereof at a cost not to exceed Twenty Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($22,500.00).Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details Video Video
2018-0532 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Human Resources and Civil Service, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with McClelland Legal Search for executive search and recruiting services, for the City’s Chief Solicitor position, and providing for the payment thereof at a cost not to exceed Twenty Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($22,500.00).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2018-0545 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget” by transferring $20,000 to Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, $5,000 to the Northside Leadership Conference, and $5,000 each for Shotspotter Surveillance Cameras in the Neighborhoods of Brighton Heights, Brightwood, Allegheny City Center, Allegheny West, East Allegheny, Spring Garden, Spring Hill/City View, Summer Hill, Observatory Hill, and Troy Hill.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details Video Video
2018-0545 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget” by transferring $20,000 to Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, $5,000 to the Northside Leadership Conference, and $5,000 each for Shotspotter Surveillance Cameras in the Neighborhoods of Brighton Heights, Brightwood, Allegheny City Center, Allegheny West, East Allegheny, Spring Garden, Spring Hill/City View, Summer Hill, Observatory Hill, and Troy Hill.Read and referred  Action details
2018-0546 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 $20,000 to Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, $5,000 to the Northside Leadership Conference, and $5,000 each for Shotspotter Surveillance Cameras in the Neighborhoods of Brighton Heights, Brightwood, Allegheny City Center, Allegheny West, East Allegheny, Spring Garden, Spring Hill/City View, Summer Hill, Observatory Hill, and Troy Hill. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $453,712.38.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2018-0546 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 $20,000 to Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, $5,000 to the Northside Leadership Conference, and $5,000 each for Shotspotter Surveillance Cameras in the Neighborhoods of Brighton Heights, Brightwood, Allegheny City Center, Allegheny West, East Allegheny, Spring Garden, Spring Hill/City View, Summer Hill, Observatory Hill, and Troy Hill. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $453,712.38.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2018-0163 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,000,000 for the 1600 Smallman Street project. (Council District 7)Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details Video Video
2018-0163 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,000,000 for the 1600 Smallman Street project. (Council District 7)Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2018-0164 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,000,000 for the 1600 Smallman Street project. (Council District 7)Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details Video Video
2018-0164 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,000,000 for the 1600 Smallman Street project. (Council District 7)Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2018-0535 1 ResolutionResolution creating the Smallman Street Tax Increment Financing District, adopting and agreeing to participate in the Smallman Street Tax Increment Financing Plan and authorizing related agreements. (Council District 7) (Public Hearing held 11/14/18)Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2018-0536 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, the County of Allegheny and the School District of Pittsburgh providing for the funding and/or financing, monitoring, implementation and termination of the Smallman Street Tax Increment Financing District. (Council District 7) (Public Hearing set for 11/14/18)Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2018-0537 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 252, effective May 8, 2017, entitled “Authorizing the execution of a cooperation agreement or agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for reimbursement from the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh of certain costs to be incurred by the City of Pittsburgh related to Smallman Street in the Strip District of the City of Pittsburgh,” as amended by Resolution No. 745, effective December 8, 2017 authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding to support Smallman Street Preliminary and Final Design, and further providing for agreements and expenditures at an anticipated cost of $457,412.56 for this stated purpose. (Council District 7)Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2018-0538 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 69 of 1994 to authorize the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Finance and Public Works to enter into a Transfer and Maintenance Agreement with the Korean War Veterans Of Western Pennsylvania Memorial Fund, Inc. in order to finalize the transfer of the Korean War Veterans Memorial to the City of Pittsburgh and the concurrent acceptance of the transfer of a maintenance fund to the City for assisting with its future maintenance obligations for the Memorial.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2018-0539 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative, Article I: General Provisions, Article IX: Boards and Commissions, by changing the name of the Commission on City Archives to the Records Management Advisory Commission, adding definitions, and amending the Commission’s duties and membership.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2018-0540 1 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title One, Administrative, Chapter 154, to create a Division of Records Management within the Office of the City Clerk in order to encompass policy, planning, and management of active and inactive City records and to formalize the status of the Division.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2018-0544 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Municipal Code Corporation in the amount of $11,491.30 in payment for services in connection with the codification of Ordinances.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details Video Video
2018-0544 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Municipal Code Corporation in the amount of $11,491.30 in payment for services in connection with the codification of Ordinances.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2018-0541 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Sean Coleman to serve as a member of the Ethics Hearing Board for a term to expire June 1, 2021.Held, Pending Interview  Action details Video Video
2018-0542 1 CommunicationCommunication from City Controller Michael Lamb, submitting the City of Pittsburgh Capital Projects Accounting Close and Report, dated May 29, 2018, in accordance with Ordinance 29 of 2010.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2018-0543 1 CommunicationCommunication from John H. Patterson, Executive Director of Pittsburgh Community Television Corporation, submitting PCTV’s 2017 Annual Report.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2018-0526 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 30, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2018-0398 2 ResolutionResolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through G: A: 5148-50 N Evaline, B: 1313 Reddour, [C: 1225 Spring Garden - DELETE], D: 0 University, E: 2537 Perrysville, F: 2615 Perrysville, G: 2145 MazettePassed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2018-0527 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for May 30, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2018-0488 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the establishment of a Lease Agreement with the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden for the City facility known as the Scaife Garage and associated property located at on Mellon Park Road adjacent to the public parking lot and the Garden Center Facility for an annual rental fee of One Dollar ($1.00) per year until May 31, 2031, with the possibility of renewal.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2018-0517 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 24 of 2016, entitled “Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment, and supplies in connection with the installation of Audible Pedestrian & Traffic Signals;, and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $595,000.00” to account for additional ARLE grant funding.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2018-0519 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from the Heinz Endowments to support the City of Tomorrow Challenge and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($100,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2018-0520 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership to participate in the City of Tomorrow Challenge and assist the City in developing a regional transportation vision and provide for the payment at a cost thereof, not to exceed $55,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2018-0528 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for May 30, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2018-0507 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution number 797 of 2017, effective January 1, 2018, entitled “adopting and approving the 2018 Capital Budget and the 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2018 through 2023 Capital Improvement Program” by increasing Economic Development and Housing project by $200,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2018-0529 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management for May 30, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2018-0489 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 $11,346.00 (Eleven Thousand, Three Hundred Forty-Six Dollars).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2018-0530 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for May 30, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2018-0482 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Keystone - Flats on Third, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2018-0483 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Oxbridge Townhouses at 1928, 1952, 1958 and 1962 Josephine Street, Pittsburgh PA. 15203.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2018-0484 1 ResolutionResolution adopting the Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Mintwood Condominiums project which will involve the repurposing of the existing warehouse building, located along the north side of Mintwood Street, between Denny and 37th Street, in the 6th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2018-0485 1 ResolutionResolution adopting the Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Environmental Charter School project which will create additional sanitary flow due to an increase in student population along with interior renovations to the existing building at 5525 Columbo Street, Pittsburgh 15206, which is located in the 11th Ward.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2018-0486 1 ResolutionResolution adopting the Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Allegheny General Hospital - Academic Cancer Center project which is the construction a new 59,500 square foot, 3.5 story medical facility, specializing in cancer care, connected to the existing Allegheny General Hospital located in the 22nd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video