City Council
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · October 8, 2019
Minutes
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
10:00 AM
Council Chambers
City Council
ONE-HUNDRED
FORTIETH COUNCIL
Bruce A. Kraus, President of Council
Council Members: Rev. Ricky V. Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deborah L. Gross, Darlene M.
Harris, R. Daniel Lavelle, Corey O'Connor, Theresa Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger
Brenda F. Pree, City Clerk - Kimberly Clark-Baskin, Deputy City Clerk
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ROLL CALL
Present 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
Absent 1 - Mr. O'Connor
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
2019-2163 Resolution designating October 27th as “Remember Repair Together Day” in the City
of Pittsburgh.
SPONSOR /S: MRS. STRASSBURGER AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
Enactment No: 643
2019-2164 NOW, 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.
SPONSOR /S: MR. COGHILL AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
Enactment No: 644
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS:
2019-2136 Resolution 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 Requested)
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
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2019-2137 Resolution 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 to the Committee on Finance and Law
2019-2138 Resolution 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 to the Committee on Finance and Law
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
2019-2140 Resolution 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 to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
2019-2141 Resolution 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.
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
2019-2142 Resolution 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.
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS:
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2019-2114 Resolution 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 to the Committee on Human Resources
2019-2115 Resolution 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 to the Committee on Human Resources
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
2019-2143 Resolution 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 to the Committee on Public Safety Services
2019-2144 Resolution 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 to the Committee on Public Safety Services
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2019-2160 Resolution 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.
SPONSOR /S: MR. LAVELLE
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS:
2019-2145 Resolution 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 to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
2019-2161 Resolution 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.
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
2019-2146 Resolution 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 to the Committee on Public Works
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2019-2147 Resolution 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 to the Committee on Public Works
2019-2148 Resolution 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 to the Committee on Public Works
2019-2149 Resolution 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 9th Council
District of City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
2019-2150 Resolution 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 to the Committee on Public Works
2019-2151 Resolution 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 to the Committee on Public Works
2019-2152 Resolution 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 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
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2019-2153 Resolution 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 to the Committee on Public Works
2019-2154 Resolution 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 to the Committee on Public Works
2019-2155 Resolution 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 to the Committee on Public Works
COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS:
2019-2156 Resolution 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.
Read and referred to the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset
Management
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS:
2019-2157 Communication 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.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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2019-2158 Communication 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.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2019-2159 Communication 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.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2019-2162 Communication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting the City's Single Audit
Report for the year ended December 31, 2018.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE
ON FINANCE AND LAW
2019-2129 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for October 2, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2019-2024 Resolution 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)
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
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2019-2078 Resolution 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)
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
2019-2079 Resolution 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.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
2019-2080 Resolution 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.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
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Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
2019-2081 Resolution 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.
A motion was made that this matter be RECOMMITTED to the Committee
on Finance and Law . The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
2019-2130 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for October 2, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2019-2084 Resolution 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).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
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COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC WORKS
2019-2131 Report of the Committee on Public Works for October 2, 2019 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2019-2092 Resolution 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.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
2019-2093 Resolution 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.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
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2019-2094 Resolution 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.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
2019-2095 Resolution 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.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
HUMAN RESOURCES
2019-2132 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for October 2, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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2019-2083 Resolution 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).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY COGHILL PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
URBAN RECREATION
2019-2133 Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for October 2, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2019-2082 Resolution 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).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
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2019-2134 Report of the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management for
October 2, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2019-2098 Resolution 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).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
2019-2099 Resolution 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.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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2019-2135 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for October 2, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2019-2085 Resolution 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.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
2019-2086 Resolution 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).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
2019-2087 Resolution 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).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
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Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
2019-2088 Resolution 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).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
2019-2089 Resolution 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).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
2019-2090 Resolution 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)
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
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No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
2019-2091 Resolution 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).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
2019-2117 Resolution 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.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 3 - Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS -
Councilwoman Kail-Smith called for a Cablecast Public Hearing on the Proposed
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy tax referendum.
Councilwoman Kail-Smith called for a Cablecast Post Agenda relative to
Disposition of Publicly Owned Property Sold by the City of Pittsburgh.
EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - Mr. O'Connor
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ADJOURNMENT
LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
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Agenda
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
10:00 AM
Council Chambers
City Council
ONE-HUNDRED
FORTIETH COUNCIL
Bruce A. Kraus, President of Council
Council Members: Rev. Ricky V. Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deborah L. Gross, Darlene M.
Harris, R. Daniel Lavelle, Corey O'Connor, Theresa Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger
Brenda F. Pree, City Clerk - Kimberly Clark-Baskin, Deputy City Clerk
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda October 8, 2019
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
2019-2163
2019-2164
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS:
2019-2136 Resolution 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 Requested)
2019-2137 Resolution 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.
2019-2138 Resolution 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.
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
2019-2140 Resolution 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".
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2019-2141 Resolution 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.
(Waiver of Rule 8 Requested)
2019-2142 Resolution 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.
(Waiver of Rule 8 Requested)
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS:
2019-2114 Resolution 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).
2019-2115 Resolution 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.
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
2019-2143 Resolution 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).
2019-2144 Resolution 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.
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2019-2160 Resolution 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.
SPONSOR /S: MR. LAVELLE
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS:
2019-2145 Resolution 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.
2019-2161 Resolution 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.
(Waiver of Rule 8 Requested)
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
2019-2146 Resolution 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.
2019-2147 Resolution 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.
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2019-2148 Resolution 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.
2019-2149 Resolution 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 9th
Council District of City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
2019-2150 Resolution 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.
2019-2151 Resolution 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.
2019-2152 Resolution 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 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
2019-2153 Resolution 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.
2019-2154 Resolution 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.
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2019-2155 Resolution 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.
COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS:
2019-2156 Resolution 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.
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS:
2019-2157 Communication 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.
2019-2158 Communication 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.
2019-2159 Communication 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.
2019-2162 Communication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting the City's Single Audit
Report for the year ended December 31, 2018.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
AND LAW
2019-2129 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for October 2, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
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2019-2024 Resolution 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)
Legislative History
9/10/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
9/18/19 Standing Committee Held for Executive Session
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2078 Resolution 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)
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Waived under Rule 8
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2079 Resolution 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.
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2019-2080 Resolution 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.
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2081 Resolution 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.
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES
2019-2130 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for October 2, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2019-2084 Resolution 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).
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
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2019-2131 Report of the Committee on Public Works for October 2, 2019 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
2019-2092 Resolution 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.
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2093 Resolution 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.
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2094 Resolution 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.
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
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10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2095 Resolution 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.
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON HUMAN
RESOURCES
2019-2132 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for October 2, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2019-2083 Resolution 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).
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Human Resources
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY COGHILL PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON URBAN RECREATION
2019-2133 Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for October 2, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2019-2082 Resolution 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).
Legislative History
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9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Urban Recreation
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INNOVATION,
PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
2019-2134 Report of the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management for
October 2, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
2019-2098 Resolution 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).
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Innovation, Performance and Asset
Management
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2099 Resolution 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.
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Innovation, Performance and Asset
Management
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
2019-2135 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for October 2, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
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2019-2085 Resolution 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.
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2086 Resolution 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).
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2087 Resolution 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).
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2088 Resolution 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).
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2019-2089 Resolution 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).
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2090 Resolution 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)
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2091 Resolution 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).
Legislative History
9/24/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2117 Resolution 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.
Legislative History
10/1/19 City Council Waived under Rule 8
10/1/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
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10/2/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ADJOURNMENT
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