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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/8/2019 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2019-2163 1 ResolutionResolution designating October 27th as “Remember Repair Together Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
2019-2164 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Julian Lal Cerminara; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, October 13th, 2019, to be “Julian Lal Cerminara Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2019-2136 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the amount of forty-seven thousand dollars ($47,000.00) in favor of Daniel Adelman and his attorney, Steven M. Barth, Esquire, Barth & Associates, 3875 Beechwood Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, in full and final settlement of a litigation filed in the US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. (Executive Session held 10/24/19)Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2137 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept a donation from Ramon Foster of Nine Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($9,500.00) to assist the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police with re-establishing the mounted unit.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2138 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to execute an Agreement of Sale and all related documents necessary to effect the purchase by the City of Pittsburgh, in lieu of taking by eminent domain, of 35 and 33 Semicir Street in the 26th Ward and to accept a deed for the properties. Further authorizing the expenditure of funds for the purchase, closing, and other associated auxiliary costs.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2140 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 121 of 2019, approved February 19, 2019, providing for the implementation of a Residential Sticker Parking Program in the Beechview neighborhood pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549 so as to amend the streets and remove addresses included in Area "T".Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2141 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of City Planning to enter into a Fellowship Participation Agreement and the University of Pittsburgh, not to exceed $3,600, for fiscal year 2019.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details Video Video
2019-2141 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of City Planning to enter into a Fellowship Participation Agreement and the University of Pittsburgh, not to exceed $3,600, for fiscal year 2019.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2142 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of City Planning to enter into a Fellowship Participation Agreement with Coro Pittsburgh not to exceed $9,750 for fiscal year 2019.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details Video Video
2019-2142 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of City Planning to enter into a Fellowship Participation Agreement with Coro Pittsburgh not to exceed $9,750 for fiscal year 2019.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2114 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 742 of 2017, which authorized the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a Professional Service Agreement(s) with P&A Group for services relating to the administration of the City of Pittsburgh’s Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) program, by increasing the authorized spending amount by Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2115 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) enter into a Memorandum of Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with the Corporation for National and Community Service (“CNCS”) for the purpose of obtaining AmeriCorps VISTA members to work with staff from City Departments and the Housing Authority City of Pittsburgh (HACP) on strategic projects and research; for a sum not to exceed Seventy-two Thousand and Zero dollars ($72,000.00) over three years and for the payment of the costs thereof.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2143 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City to purchase automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and heart monitors from ZOLL Medical Corporation at an overall cost not to exceed Three Million Ninety-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Dollars ($3,097,690).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2144 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Safety to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s Gun Violence Reduction Initiative to add Operation Ceasefire outreach workers and provide training, and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($250,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2160 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 863 of 2018, effective January 1, 2019, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2019 through 2024 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing CHILDREN 2 CHAMPIONS - NORTH SHORE STALLIONS by $12,500, increasing NORTH SIDE YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION by $12,500, and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements for operation/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities on behalf of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2145 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for West Jefferson Residential Development at 514 West Jefferson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2161 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 611 of 2019, previously amended by Resolution No. 448 of 2019 authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to enter into an Agreement to execute the ALCOSAN Service Agreement Amendment by and among the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, the Western Westmoreland Municipal Authority, the North Huntingdon Township Municipal Authority, the Township of North Huntingdon, the Penn Township Sewage Authority, and the Township of Penn regarding the Cavettesville-Ardara Area.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details Video Video
2019-2161 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 611 of 2019, previously amended by Resolution No. 448 of 2019 authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to enter into an Agreement to execute the ALCOSAN Service Agreement Amendment by and among the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, the Western Westmoreland Municipal Authority, the North Huntingdon Township Municipal Authority, the Township of North Huntingdon, the Penn Township Sewage Authority, and the Township of Penn regarding the Cavettesville-Ardara Area.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2146 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement or agreements, or the use of existing agreements, with Enel X North America, Inc. ("Enel X"), for energy consultant services in connection with the City’s aggregated purchase of electricity along with other members of the Western Pennsylvania Energy Consortium.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2147 1 ResolutionResolution finally locating right of ways and accepting the dedication of roadways which are part of the Convention Center Roadway Improvements Phases I-III, and vacating portion of Tenth Street adjacent to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center (Convention Center) no longer used for roadway purposes.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2148 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOL-LANGLEY, 2940 Sheradan Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15204, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, protective railing, at 2940 Sheradan Boulevard, in the 20th Ward, in the 2nd Council District of City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2149 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto PEDANTIC LLC, Henry Simonds, 601 Saint James Street, Pittsburgh, Pa 15232, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a canopy covered entrance ramp and stoop at 5226 and 5230 Penn Avenue, in the 8th Ward, in the 9 7th Council District of City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2150 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto UPMC MERCY, 1400 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, Pa 15219, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, an aerial pedestrian bridge over the right of way, to connect UPMC’s new Vision Center to their existing UPMC Mercy Hospital facility at Marion Street, in the 1st Ward, in the 6th Council District of City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2151 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto UPMC Mercy, 1400 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, Pa 15219, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a utility tunnel connection from proposed building to existing underground utilities, as well as placing tree pits, at 1622 Locust Street in the 1st Ward, in the 6th Council District of City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2152 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto SCOTT PIPITONE, 3933 Perrysville Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15214, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, an access platform entrance, a bike rack and to relocate a tree bed, at 3933 Perrysville Ave, in the 26th Ward, in the 1st 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2153 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF PITTSBURGH-LBPH c/o RON GRAZIANO, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a new canopy, a new sign, and protective bollards, at 4724 Baum Boulevard, in the 8th Ward, in the 7th Council District of City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2154 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto NICOLA DICIO, 2515 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa 15222, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, an ADA entrance ramp at 2515 Penn Avenue, in the 2nd Ward, in the 7th Council District of City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2155 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto ONE POINT ONE YOGA, 5019 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa 15224, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, an ADA entrance ramp at 5019 Penn Avenue, in the 10th Ward, in the 9th Council District of City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2156 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 341 of 2016, by further authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Public Works and the Director of the Department of Innovation and Performance to enter into an amended agreement or agreements with Cartegraph Systems, Inc., in order to continue licensing application software and for the purchase of associated subscription, maintenance, cloud hosting and professional services for years 2019, 2020 and 2021. The cost of the extension shall not exceed $559,706.37. Total cost $1,031,556.37 for years 2016-2021.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2019-2157 1 CommunicationCommunication from Kevin Pawlos, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting acting pay approvals on behalf of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure for Doneisha Myers and Kristin Saunders, and on behalf of the Department of Public Works for Tyrone Clark per the Acting Pay Policy revised in June 2018.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2019-2158 1 CommunicationCommunication from David Hutchinson, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting acting pay approvals on behalf of the Department of Public Safety for Donna Harper per the Acting Pay Policy revised in June 2018.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2019-2159 1 CommunicationCommunication from Kevin Pawlos, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting a Three Thousand Three Hundred Thirteen dollar ($3,313.00) donation on behalf of In and Out Valet Co. for the Public Safety Mounted Police Unit.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2019-2162 1 CommunicationCommunication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting the City's Single Audit Report for the year ended December 31, 2018.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2019-2129 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for October 2, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2019-2024 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Curtin & Heefner, LLP, 2005 S. Easton Road, Suite 100, Doylestown, PA l8901, in an amount not to exceed Fifteen Thousand One Hundred Twenty Two Dollars and Seventy Two Cents ($15,122.72) for professional legal services and expert advice regarding Building Owners and Managers litigation. (Executive Session held 10/1/2019)Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2078 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Amendment to Contribution Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting through the Department of Transportation; the County of Allegheny; the Port Authority of Allegheny County; Holdings Acquisition Co, L.P.; and the Pittsburgh Steelers for the purpose of the City making final payments to the Commonwealth due towards projects related to proposed roadway infrastructure improvements on the City’s North Shore; and further authorizing the City Solicitor to enter into an amended Consent Order to document any revised obligations consistent with this Resolution. (Executive Session held 10/1/2019)Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2079 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into an agreement or agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be able to exchange data. No cost will be incurred.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2080 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into an agreement or agreements with Maher Duessel to provide auditing services to the City of Pittsburgh. Total cost not to exceed Four Hundred and Six Thousand Five Hundred and Three Dollars ($406,503) over three years with an option for two additional years.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2081 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with CSS,Inc., for the provision of a business tax and revenue management software package for a sum not to exceed Five Million dollars and zero cents ($5,000,000.00) over five years and for the payment of the costs thereof.RECOMMITTEDPass Action details Video Video
2019-2130 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for October 2, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2019-2084 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian for the purchase of pharmaceutical supplies, medications and related support services necessary for the daily operations of the City’s Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (“EMS”) for a period of four years commencing January 1, 2020 at an overall cost not to exceed One Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand Dollars ($192,000.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2131 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for October 2, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2019-2092 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, and the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for a grant from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County’s (RAAC) Gaming Economic Development fund for up to $500,000.00 to provide funding for the development of the West End Trolley Trail and, should the grant be awarded by RAAC, are authorized to enter into agreements with RAAC. In the event this grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose. The grant does not require a local match.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2093 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, and the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for a grant from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County’s (RAAC) Gaming Economic Development fund for up to $500,000.00 to provide funding for Shadyside Streetscape Improvements, and, should the grant be awarded by RAAC, are authorized to enter into agreements with RAAC. In the event this grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose. The grant does not require a local match.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2094 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, and the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for a grant from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County’s (RAAC) Gaming Economic Development fund for up to $500,000.00 to provide funding for development of the Green Boulevard, should the grant be awarded by RAAC, are authorized to enter into agreements with RAAC. In the event this grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose. The grant does not require a local match.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2095 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, and the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for a grant from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County’s (RAAC) Gaming Economic Development fund for up to $500,000.00 to provide funding for the construction of a pedestrian bridge at Davis Avenue and, should the grant be awarded by RAAC, are authorized to enter into agreements with RAAC. In the event this grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose. The grant does not require a local match.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2132 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Human Resources for October 2, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2019-2083 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with National Testing Network (NTN) for services relating to the administration of a Fire Barrier Assessment, for a sum not to exceed Forty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars ($49,875.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2133 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Urban Recreation for October 2, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2019-2082 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education or another vendor chosen through the City bid process for the purpose of providing meals in connection with the 2019-2020 Food Service Program in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The total cost shall not exceed Eight Hundred, Fifty Thousand Dollars ($850,000.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2134 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management for October 2, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2019-2098 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 297 of 2019, a resolution amending an Agreement or Agreements with eDocs Technologies, LLC (“eDocs”) for licensing services and maintenance and support services, to update the Scope of Work at an additional cost not to exceed Sixteen Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Three Dollars and eighty nine cents ($16,263.89).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2099 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 769 of 2018, which had previously amended Resolution No. 479 of 2016, authorizing the Mayor, the Director of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections, the Director of City Planning and the Director of Innovation & Performance to enter into a Second Amended Professional Service Agreement or Agreements with Buildingeye, Inc. (“Buildingeye”) to purchase software and related support services that will create an interactive map for internal and public visual display of planning, permit, license, and violation data, by adding $135,300 in compensation and raising the overall contract to an amount not to exceed $341,300.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2135 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for October 2, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2019-2085 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 909 Liberty Interior Renovations at 909 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2086 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the following Publicly-Owned properties in the 21st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 22-G, Lots 1, 2, and 4, (Council District No. 6 - Site Assemblage for Affordable Residential Development - Sedgwick Street).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2087 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Properties in the 3rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 9-S, Lot 253 (Council District No. 6 - expanded parking facility - 1812 Enoch Street).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2088 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Deed by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and City of Pittsburgh, for the sale of Block 125-S, Lot 125, in the 13th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 9 (Public Park - 7100 Hamilton Avenue).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2089 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Properties in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 26-N, Lots 51, 52, 53, and 54, Block 27-A, Lots 177, 178, 179, 180, 180A, 181, 182, 183, 184, 186, 187, 188, 189, 195, 196, 199 and 202, (Council District No. 6 - Affordable Townhouse Development - 3313, 3315, 3317, 3319 Milwaukee Street, 634, 636 Herron Avenue, 633, 635 Ossipee Street).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2090 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all the City’s Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Property in the 21st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 22-F, Lot 38 (Council District No.6 - Future Development - Beldale Street)Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2091 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Properties in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 27-A, Lots 125 and 126 (Council District No. 6 - rehabilitation/new construction - 2932 Wylie Avenue).Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2019-2117 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 42 of 2019, effective January 10, 2019, to reconcile the percentage of build-out funding assigned to the proposed City, Housing Authority and shared space condominium units at 412 Boulevard of the Allies and to adjust the amounts assigned in the AE7 Professional Services Agreement accordingly.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video