City Council
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · November 19, 2019
Minutes
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 19, 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 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
Absent 1 - Council Member Burgess
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
2019-2321 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby declare November 24, 2019 to be “Northside Church of
God Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER LAVELLE AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
Enactment No: 751
2019-2322 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the critical role that the Greenfield Baseball
Association has played in the community, commends those GBA volunteers who
have given unselfishly of their time and congratulates the honorees at the Annual
Awards Dinner for their contributions to the Greenfield community; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Saturday, November 16, 2019, to be “GREENFIELD DAY” in
the City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER O'CONNOR AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
Enactment No: 752
2019-2323 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby remember and honor those whose lives were lost to hate
crimes, anti-transgender fear, discrimination and violence and reaffirms our
commitment to fight transphobia and promote understanding and acceptance of
transgender individuals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare November 20th, 2019 as “Transgender Day of Remembrance” in the
City of Pittsburgh
SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER KRAUS AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
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Enactment No: 753
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS:
2019-2303 Resolution amending Resolution No. 206 of 2019 authorizing the Mayor and the City
Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Campbell Durrant
Beatty Palombo & Miller, P.C., 535 Smithfield St., Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
for professional legal services and expert advice regarding labor matters by increasing
the total cost from Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($220,000.00) to Three Hundred Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($305,000.00).
(Executive Session Requested)
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2019-2304 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to enter into an
agreement with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC to serve as Bond Counsel for the
purpose of rendering any and all necessary opinions with respect to the Bonds and
preparing such additional documents as may be necessary. Total costs shall not
exceed Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($85,000.00) over a three year
period (2020, 2021, 2022) and shall be paid using proceeds from the debt issuance.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2019-2305 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Finance to enter into a grant
agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, office of Commonwealth
Libraries to receive Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund grant monies
in the amount of $750,000 that will be used by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to
renovate the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2019-2306 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Finance to enter into a Cooperation
Agreement with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh regarding the Library’s use of the
$750,000 in Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation grant monies for the
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to renovate the Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped.
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
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COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
2019-2319 Resolution calling for transparency and oversight in regards to previously approved
cooperation agreements, contracts, leases, and special agreements with the Pittsburgh
Parks Conservancy (PPC) in light of a voter approved referendum measure to amend
the Home Rule Charter.
SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER COGHILL, COUNCIL MEMBER
GROSS, COUNCIL MEMBER KAIL-SMITH AND COUNCIL
MEMBER HARRIS
Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation
2019-2320 Resolution authorizing and directing the Pittsburgh City Controller to perform an audit
of all contracts, agreements, and leases between the City of Pittsburgh and the
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy (PPC), as well as the administering agencies,
departments, authorities, and entities within the Controller’s jurisdiction to do so,
pursuant to the powers outlined in the Home Rule Charter.
SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER COGHILL, COUNCIL MEMBER
GROSS, COUNCIL MEMBER KAIL-SMITH AND COUNCIL
MEMBER HARRIS
Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation
2019-2307 Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the
Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as the Joseph J. Weiss Jr., Federal
Courthouse, located at 700 Grant Street (2-B-39), in Downtown, in the 2nd Ward,
City of Pittsburgh.
(Needs to be held for a Public Hearing)
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
2019-2308 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning of the City of
Pittsburgh to accept a grant from the Pennsylvania Museum and Historical
Commission in the amount of twenty-two thousand ($22,000) dollars. This grant will
be used in conjunction with department funds to execute a contract with Michael
Baker International for an architectural inventory of historic structures in the Oakland
and Upper Hill neighborhoods of the city not to exceed one-hundred two-thousand
($102,000) dollars.
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS:
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2019-2283 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human
Resources and Civil Commission to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with
UPMC WorkPartners-LifeSolutions for services relating to the administration of the
City of Pittsburgh’s Employee Assistance Program and for a sum not to exceed One
Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) over three years and for the payment
of the costs thereof.
Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources
2019-2284 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human
Resources and Civil Commission to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with
ConnectYourCare for services relating to the administration of the City of Pittsburgh’s
Flexible Spending Account program and for a sum not to exceed Twenty Three
Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($23,100.00) over three years and for the payment
of the costs thereof.
Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources
2019-2286 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget to enter into a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with Partner4Work for
the shared operation and administration of the Workforce Development Fund for a
period of two (2) years from the opening of the fund, in an amount not to exceed Two
Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) and for the payment of the costs
thereof.
Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources
2019-2309 Resolution amending Resolution 692 of 2015, entitled “Resolution providing that the
City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s)
with Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc. (I/O Solutions) for professional
consulting services in connection with Police Lieutenant and Police Sergeant position
job analyses; the development, administration, and scoring of new written
examinations; and development, assessor selection, administration, and scoring of
new oral board examinations; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof,” by
increasing the authorized amount by Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) and by
extending the term one year.
Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS:
2019-2310 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for 308 Miltenberger Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
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2019-2311 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the 2908 Smallman Street Land Development project, located at
2908-2916 Smallman Street of Pittsburgh, PA, 15201.
Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
2019-2312 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the 614 Edmond Street Duplex, 614 Edmond Street, Pittsburgh,
PA 15224.
Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
2019-2313 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning,
in cooperation with the Director of the Department of Public Works, to accept funds
from an Allegheny Regional Assets District “RADical ImPAct Grant” in the amount of
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) to fund public art projects in Emerald
View Park, Frick Park, Highland Park, Riverview Park, and Schenley Park.
Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
2019-2314 Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, an
Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, providing for the
design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of
materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the Liberty Avenue Highway
Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) project; and providing for a Reimbursement
Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of
Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed
$797,570.66.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
2019-2315 Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh and the Director of the
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for grant funding from the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) under the Multimodal
Transportation Fund (MTF) to provide funding for sidewalk construction, curb
reconstruction, street and pedestrian lighting and small retaining walls on Irvine Street
between Greenfield Avenue and Berwick Street/Lewis Playground. This grant
proposal includes an ask of $840,000.00 with a local match of $356,452.00,
included in the 2019 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget. In the event the grant is
awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed
One Million, One Hundred Ninety Six Thousand, Four Hundred and Fifty Two
dollars ($1,196,452.00) for this stated purpose.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
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2019-2316 Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh and the Director of the
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for grant funding from the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) under the Multimodal
Transportation Fund (MTF) to provide funding for the design and construction of the
Davis Avenue Bridge. This grant proposal includes an ask of $1,803,533.00 with a
local match of $772,943.00, included in the 2020 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget.
In the event the grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and
expenditures not to exceed Two Million, Five Hundred Seventy Six Thousand, Four
Hundred Seventy Six dollars ($2,576,476) for this stated purpose.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
2019-2317 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Public
Works and the Department of Finance, on behalf of the City, to enter into an
agreement with Duquesne Light Company, to provide an easement to Duquesne Light
Company, and in accordance with Resolution 564 of 2019 allowing for the erection,
installation to provide for electricity to power the neighborhood including Highland
Park and its amenities, and use of an underground electrical system and associated
apparatus upon the City’s property at the Forestry Division on Stanton Avenue in
Highland Park for the purpose of electrical services.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS:
2019-2318 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation &
Performance to enter into an amended agreement with B-Three Solutions, Inc. for
further provision of software maintenance and support services, the development of
critical applications, and possible transition guidance, for a sum not to exceed One
Million, Seven Hundred Nine Thousand, Three Hundred Twenty One Dollars
($1,709,321) over a five-year period
Read and referred to the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset
Management
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2019-2296 Resolution appointing Jennifer Richnafsky to serve as a member of the Ethics Hearing
Board for a term of three (3) years, to expire June 30, 2022.
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
Enactment No:
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
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COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE
ON FINANCE AND LAW
2019-2298 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for November 13, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2019-2196 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of
Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through E: A: 1200 Spring Garden, B: 1206 Spring
Garden, C: 1204 Spring Garden, D: 1208 Spring Garden, E: 1815 Rialto
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
2019-2198 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the amount of Twenty Five
Thousand Two Hundred Twelve Dollars and Fifty Cents ($25,212.50) to Korn Ferry
(US), NW 5854, P.O. Box 1450, Minneapolis, MN 55485-5854, for professional
services rendered in connection with labor arbitrations.
(Executive Session held 11/6/19)
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
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2019-2199 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement with Segal Waters Consulting, 1800 M Street NW, Suite 900 S,
Washington, DC 20036-5802, for professional services rendered in connection with
labor arbitrations in an amount not to exceed Fifty-Two Thousand Five Hundred
Thirty-Eight Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($52,538.75).
(Executive Session held 11/6/19)
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
2019-2273 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the amount of Five Thousand Two
Hundred and Fifty Eight and Twenty Cents. ($5,258.20) to Levy Convention Centers
for costs incurred for Government Alliance on Race and Equity Training.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
2019-2299 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for November 13, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2019-2251 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of PowerDMS, Inc. in the
amount of Twenty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($21,800.00) for document
management software for the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Police.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
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Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC WORKS
2019-2300 Report of the Committee on Public Works for November 13, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2019-2175 Resolution taking, appropriating and condemning by the City of Pittsburgh, for
roadway purposes certain property in the 26th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, owned
by Cessy Portuguez and known as 45 Semicir Street, authorizing the payment of just
compensation and necessary and incidental acquisition and relocation costs related
thereto.
(Executive Session held 10/30/19)
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
2019-2248 Resolution amending resolution No. 632 of 2019, vacating a portion of Colwell Street
and portions of Our Way in the 3rd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of
Pittsburgh, by extending the expiration date of the payment from the property owners
to the Treasury of the City of Pittsburgh from 105 days to 150 days from the effective
date of the resolution, August 1st of 2019.
SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER LAVELLE
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
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Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
2019-2254 Resolution amending Resolution No. 384, effective June 14, 2019, “authorizing the
Mayor, the Director of the Department of Public Works and/or the Director of the
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, to apply for grant funding from the
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Developments Greenways,
Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) to provide funding for the planning of the
renovation of the Pedestrian Tunnel located in Highland Park. The grant proposal
includes an ask of $139,674.35 with a local match of $24,651.93 to be funded from
the 2020 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget. In the event the grant is awarded, this
resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed ONE
HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX
DOLLARS AND TWENTY EIGHT CENTS ($164,326.28) for this stated
purpose,” by adding the JDE JOB NO. and the actual grant amount.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
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2019-2255 Resolution amending Resolution No. 383, effective June 14, 2019, “Authorizing the
Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to apply for grant funding
from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Developments
Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) to provide funding for the
renovation of multimodal trails located within South Side Park. The grant proposal
includes an ask of $250,000.00 with a local match of $37,500.00 to be funded from
the 2020 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget. In the event the grant is awarded, this
resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed TWO
HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($287,500.00)
dollars for this stated purpose” by adding the JDE JOB NO. and the actual grant
amount.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
2019-2256 Resolution amending Resolution No. 385, effective June 14, 2019, “authorizing the
Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to apply for grant funding
from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Developments
Greenways Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) to provide funding for the
renovation of the Riverview Park Entrance at Mairdale Avenue. The grant proposal
includes an ask of $250,000.00 with a local match of $37,500.00 to be funded from
the 2020 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget. In the event the grant is awarded, this
resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed TWO
HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($287,500.00)
dollars for this stated purpose,” by adding the JDE JOB NO. and the actual grant
amount.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
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2019-2257 Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh and the Department of
Public Works to enter into an agreement with the United States Tennis Association’s
Facility Grant Application and, should the grant be awarded by USTA, to provide
funding for lighting improvements to the tennis courts in Schenley Park. The grant
proposal includes an ask of $30,000.00 with a local match of $120,000.00 included
in the 2020 City of Pittsburgh’s Operating Budget. In the event the grant is awarded,
this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed ONE
HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($150,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2019-2301 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for November
13, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2019-2250 Resolution providing for the implementation of the Residential Parking Permit Program
Area “MM” in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood (Council District #5) pursuant to
Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
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2019-2269 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 796 of 2013, effective December 19, 2013,
as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2014 Capital Budget and
the 2014 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2014
through 2019 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing ARTIST IMAGE
RESOURCES by $5,000 and increasing HISTORIC DEUTSCHTOWN
DEVELOPMENT CORP. by $5,000 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: COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
2019-2270 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1, 2017, as
amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget and the
2017 Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2017 through 2022
Capital Improvement Program” by reducing NORTHSIDE LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE by $4,085, increasing PUBLIC SAFETY AEDS by $4,085, 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: COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
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2019-2271 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 797 of 2017, effective December 28, 2017,
as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2018 Capital Budget and
the 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2018 through 2023
Capital Improvement Program” by making various amendments and name changes to City
Council line items 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: COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
2019-2272 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 amending various CDBG program line items, adding
JD Edwards financial information, 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: COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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2019-2302 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for November 13, 2019 with
an Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2019-2206 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the 2330 Penn Avenue Condominiums, 2330 Penn Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
2019-2247 Resolution amending resolution No. 446 of 2018, authorizing a Cooperation
Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh (the “City”) and the Urban Redevelopment
Authority of Pittsburgh (the “Authority”) to divert 75% of the incremental parking
taxes from the Garage (as defined below), by increasing the maximum amount from
$7,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00, to fund affordable housing at the proposed City’s
Edge development in the Uptown neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh, increasing
the number of parking spaces in the parking garage from 439 to 508, and increasing
the number of affordable housing units from 74 to 77.
SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER LAVELLE
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
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2019-2252 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Mobility and
Infrastructure and Department of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to
execute a Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants over certain City parcels as a
condition of a grant for four hundred eight thousand, nine hundred dollars ($408,900)
provided by the Allegheny County Sanity Authority Green Revitalization of Our
Waterways program for certain green infrastructure elements of the I-579 CAP
Project.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
2019-2253 Resolution approving Execution of a Deed by and between the Urban Redevelopment
Authority of Pittsburgh and City of Pittsburgh, for the sale of Block 83-P, Lot 249, in
the 11th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh Council District No. 9 (Broad Street Plaza
and Roadway Improvements).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris,
Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor,
Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Council Member Burgess
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - Rev. Burgess
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Agenda
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, November 19, 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 November 19, 2019
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
2019-2321
2019-2322
2019-2323
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS:
2019-2303 Resolution amending Resolution No. 206 of 2019 authorizing the Mayor and the City
Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Campbell Durrant
Beatty Palombo & Miller, P.C., 535 Smithfield St., Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
for professional legal services and expert advice regarding labor matters by increasing
the total cost from Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($220,000.00) to Three Hundred Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($305,000.00).
(Executive Session Requested)
2019-2304 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to enter into an
agreement with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC to serve as Bond Counsel for the
purpose of rendering any and all necessary opinions with respect to the Bonds and
preparing such additional documents as may be necessary. Total costs shall not
exceed Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($85,000.00) over a three
year period (2020, 2021, 2022) and shall be paid using proceeds from the debt
issuance.
2019-2305 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Finance to enter into a grant
agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, office of Commonwealth
Libraries to receive Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund grant monies
in the amount of $750,000 that will be used by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to
renovate the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
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2019-2306 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Finance to enter into a Cooperation
Agreement with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh regarding the Library’s use of the
$750,000 in Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation grant monies for the
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to renovate the Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped.
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
2019-2307 Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the
Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as the Joseph J. Weiss Jr., Federal
Courthouse, located at 700 Grant Street (2-B-39), in Downtown, in the 2nd Ward,
City of Pittsburgh.
(Needs to be held for a Public Hearing)
2019-2308 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning of the City of
Pittsburgh to accept a grant from the Pennsylvania Museum and Historical
Commission in the amount of twenty-two thousand ($22,000) dollars. This grant will
be used in conjunction with department funds to execute a contract with Michael
Baker International for an architectural inventory of historic structures in the Oakland
and Upper Hill neighborhoods of the city not to exceed one-hundred two-thousand
($102,000) dollars.
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS:
2019-2283 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human
Resources and Civil Commission to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with
UPMC WorkPartners-LifeSolutions for services relating to the administration of the
City of Pittsburgh’s Employee Assistance Program and for a sum not to exceed One
Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) over three years and for the payment
of the costs thereof.
Legislative History
11/12/19 City Council Not introduced
2019-2284 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human
Resources and Civil Commission to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with
ConnectYourCare for services relating to the administration of the City of Pittsburgh’s
Flexible Spending Account program and for a sum not to exceed Twenty Three
Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($23,100.00) over three years and for the payment
of the costs thereof.
Legislative History
11/12/19 City Council Not introduced
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2019-2286 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget to enter into a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with Partner4Work for
the shared operation and administration of the Workforce Development Fund for a
period of two (2) years from the opening of the fund, in an amount not to exceed Two
Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) and for the payment of the costs
thereof.
(Waiver of Rule 8 Requested)
Legislative History
11/12/19 City Council Not introduced
2019-2309 Resolution amending Resolution 692 of 2015, entitled “Resolution providing that the
City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s)
with Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc. (I/O Solutions) for professional
consulting services in connection with Police Lieutenant and Police Sergeant position
job analyses; the development, administration, and scoring of new written
examinations; and development, assessor selection, administration, and scoring of
new oral board examinations; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof,” by
increasing the authorized amount by Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) and by
extending the term one year.
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS:
2019-2310 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for 308 Miltenberger Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
2019-2311 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the 2908 Smallman Street Land Development project, located at
2908-2916 Smallman Street of Pittsburgh, PA, 15201.
2019-2312 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the 614 Edmond Street Duplex, 614 Edmond Street, Pittsburgh,
PA 15224.
2019-2313 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City
Planning, in cooperation with the Director of the Department of Public Works, to
accept funds from an Allegheny Regional Assets District “RADical ImPAct Grant” in
the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) to fund public art
projects in Emerald View Park, Frick Park, Highland Park, Riverview Park, and
Schenley Park.
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
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2019-2314 Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, an
Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, providing for the
design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of
materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the Liberty Avenue Highway
Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) project; and providing for a Reimbursement
Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of
Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed
$797,570.66.
2019-2315 Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh and the Director of the
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for grant funding from the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) under the Multimodal
Transportation Fund (MTF) to provide funding for sidewalk construction, curb
reconstruction, street and pedestrian lighting and small retaining walls on Irvine Street
between Greenfield Avenue and Berwick Street/Lewis Playground. This grant
proposal includes an ask of $840,000.00 with a local match of $356,452.00,
included in the 2019 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget. In the event the grant is
awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed
One Million, One Hundred Ninety Six Thousand, Four Hundred and Fifty Two
dollars ($1,196,452.00) for this stated purpose.
2019-2316 Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh and the Director of the
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for grant funding from the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) under the Multimodal
Transportation Fund (MTF) to provide funding for the design and construction of the
Davis Avenue Bridge. This grant proposal includes an ask of $1,803,533.00 with a
local match of $772,943.00, included in the 2020 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget.
In the event the grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and
expenditures not to exceed Two Million, Five Hundred Seventy Six Thousand, Four
Hundred Seventy Six dollars ($2,576,476) for this stated purpose.
2019-2317 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Public
Works and the Department of Finance, on behalf of the City, to enter into an
agreement with Duquesne Light Company, to provide an easement to Duquesne Light
Company, and in accordance with Resolution 564 of 2019 allowing for the erection,
installation to provide for electricity to power the neighborhood including Highland
Park and its amenities, and use of an underground electrical system and associated
apparatus upon the City’s property at the Forestry Division on Stanton Avenue in
Highland Park for the purpose of electrical services.
COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS:
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2019-2318 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation &
Performance to enter into an amended agreement with B-Three Solutions, Inc. for
further provision of software maintenance and support services, the development of
critical applications, and possible transition guidance, for a sum not to exceed One
Million, Seven Hundred Nine Thousand, Three Hundred Twenty One Dollars
($1,709,321) over a five-year period
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2019-2296 Resolution appointing Jennifer Richnafsky to serve as a member of the Ethics Hearing
Board for a term of three (3) years, to expire June 30, 2022.
Legislative History
11/12/19 City Council Held, Pending Interview to the Committee
on Hearings
11/13/19 Standing Committee Interview Held
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
AND LAW
2019-2298 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for November 13, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2019-2196 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of
Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through E: A: 1200 Spring Garden, B: 1206 Spring
Garden, C: 1204 Spring Garden, D: 1208 Spring Garden, E: 1815 Rialto
Legislative History
10/22/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
10/30/19 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Finance and Law
11/6/19 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Finance and Law
11/13/19 Standing Committee AMENDED
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as Amended
2019-2198 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the amount of Twenty Five
Thousand Two Hundred Twelve Dollars and Fifty Cents ($25,212.50) to Korn Ferry
(US), NW 5854, P.O. Box 1450, Minneapolis, MN 55485-5854, for professional
services rendered in connection with labor arbitrations.
(Executive Session held 11/6/19)
Legislative History
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10/22/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
10/30/19 Standing Committee Held for Executive Session
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2199 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement with Segal Waters Consulting, 1800 M Street NW, Suite 900 S,
Washington, DC 20036-5802, for professional services rendered in connection with
labor arbitrations in an amount not to exceed Fifty-Two Thousand Five Hundred
Thirty-Eight Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($52,538.75).
(Executive Session held 11/6/19)
Legislative History
10/22/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
10/30/19 Standing Committee Held for Executive Session
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2273 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the amount of Five Thousand Two
Hundred and Fifty Eight and Twenty Cents. ($5,258.20) to Levy Convention Centers
for costs incurred for Government Alliance on Race and Equity Training.
Legislative History
11/12/19 City Council Waived under Rule 8
11/12/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES
2019-2299 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for November 13, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2019-2251 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of PowerDMS, Inc. in the
amount of Twenty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($21,800.00) for document
management software for the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Police.
Legislative History
11/4/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
2019-2300 Report of the Committee on Public Works for November 13, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2019-2175 Resolution taking, appropriating and condemning by the City of Pittsburgh, for
roadway purposes certain property in the 26th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, owned
by Cessy Portuguez and known as 45 Semicir Street, authorizing the payment of just
compensation and necessary and incidental acquisition and relocation costs related
thereto.
(Executive Session held 10/30/19)
Legislative History
10/15/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
10/23/19 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Works
11/6/19 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Works
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2248 Resolution amending resolution No. 632 of 2019, vacating a portion of Colwell Street
and portions of Our Way in the 3rd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of
Pittsburgh, by extending the expiration date of the payment from the property owners
to the Treasury of the City of Pittsburgh from 105 days to 150 days from the effective
date of the resolution, August 1st of 2019.
SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER LAVELLE
Legislative History
11/4/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2019-2254 Resolution amending Resolution No. 384, effective June 14, 2019, “authorizing the
Mayor, the Director of the Department of Public Works and/or the Director of the
Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, to apply for grant funding from the
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Developments Greenways,
Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) to provide funding for the planning of the
renovation of the Pedestrian Tunnel located in Highland Park. The grant proposal
includes an ask of $139,674.35 with a local match of $24,651.93 to be funded from
the 2020 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget. In the event the grant is awarded, this
resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed ONE
HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX
DOLLARS AND TWENTY EIGHT CENTS ($164,326.28) for this stated
purpose,” by adding the JDE JOB NO. and the actual grant amount.
Legislative History
11/4/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2255 Resolution amending Resolution No. 383, effective June 14, 2019, “Authorizing the
Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to apply for grant funding
from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Developments
Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) to provide funding for the
renovation of multimodal trails located within South Side Park. The grant proposal
includes an ask of $250,000.00 with a local match of $37,500.00 to be funded from
the 2020 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget. In the event the grant is awarded, this
resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed TWO
HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($287,500.00)
dollars for this stated purpose” by adding the JDE JOB NO. and the actual grant
amount.
Legislative History
11/4/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2019-2256 Resolution amending Resolution No. 385, effective June 14, 2019, “authorizing the
Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to apply for grant funding
from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Developments
Greenways Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) to provide funding for the
renovation of the Riverview Park Entrance at Mairdale Avenue. The grant proposal
includes an ask of $250,000.00 with a local match of $37,500.00 to be funded from
the 2020 City of Pittsburgh Capital Budget. In the event the grant is awarded, this
resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed TWO
HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($287,500.00)
dollars for this stated purpose,” by adding the JDE JOB NO. and the actual grant
amount.
Legislative History
11/4/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2257 Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh and the Department of
Public Works to enter into an agreement with the United States Tennis Association’s
Facility Grant Application and, should the grant be awarded by USTA, to provide
funding for lighting improvements to the tennis courts in Schenley Park. The grant
proposal includes an ask of $30,000.00 with a local match of $120,000.00 included
in the 2020 City of Pittsburgh’s Operating Budget. In the event the grant is awarded,
this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed ONE
HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ($150,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.
Legislative History
11/4/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2019-2301 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for November
13, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
2019-2250 Resolution providing for the implementation of the Residential Parking Permit
Program Area “MM” in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood (Council District #5) pursuant
to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.
Legislative History
11/4/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2019-2269 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 796 of 2013, effective December 19, 2013,
as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2014 Capital Budget and
the 2014 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2014
through 2019 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing ARTIST IMAGE
RESOURCES by $5,000 and increasing HISTORIC DEUTSCHTOWN
DEVELOPMENT CORP. by $5,000 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: COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS
Legislative History
11/12/19 City Council Waived under Rule 8
11/12/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2270 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1, 2017, as
amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget and the
2017 Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2017 through 2022
Capital Improvement Program” by reducing NORTHSIDE LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE by $4,085, increasing PUBLIC SAFETY AEDS by $4,085, 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: COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS
Legislative History
11/12/19 City Council Waived under Rule 8
11/12/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2271 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 797 of 2017, effective December 28, 2017,
as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2018 Capital Budget and
the 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2018 through 2023
Capital Improvement Program” by making various amendments and name changes to
City Council line items 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: COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS
Legislative History
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11/12/19 City Council Waived under Rule 8
11/12/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2272 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 amending various CDBG program line items, adding
JD Edwards financial information, 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: COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS
Legislative History
11/12/19 City Council Waived under Rule 8
11/12/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
2019-2302 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for November 13, 2019 with
an Affirmative Recommendation.
2019-2206 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the 2330 Penn Avenue Condominiums, 2330 Penn Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Legislative History
10/22/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/30/19 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2019-2247 Resolution amending resolution No. 446 of 2018, authorizing a Cooperation
Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh (the “City”) and the Urban Redevelopment
Authority of Pittsburgh (the “Authority”) to divert 75% of the incremental parking
taxes from the Garage (as defined below), by increasing the maximum amount from
$7,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00, to fund affordable housing at the proposed City’s
Edge development in the Uptown neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh, increasing
the number of parking spaces in the parking garage from 439 to 508, and increasing
the number of affordable housing units from 74 to 77.
SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER LAVELLE
Legislative History
11/4/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2252 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Mobility and
Infrastructure and Department of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to
execute a Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants over certain City parcels as a
condition of a grant for four hundred eight thousand, nine hundred dollars ($408,900)
provided by the Allegheny County Sanity Authority Green Revitalization of Our
Waterways program for certain green infrastructure elements of the I-579 CAP
Project.
Legislative History
11/4/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-2253 Resolution approving Execution of a Deed by and between the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and City of Pittsburgh, for the sale of Block
83-P, Lot 249, in the 11th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh Council District No. 9
(Broad Street Plaza and Roadway Improvements).
Legislative History
11/4/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/13/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
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ADJOURNMENT
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