Pittsburgh public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is considering several resolutions regarding legal settlements and housing developments. This includes tax agreements for Manchester, Northview Midrise, and Larimer/East Liberty projects. The council will also address property transfers through the Side Yard Program.

• $325,000 settlement and $5,000 property purchase (Resolution 2021-2360)
• Tax agreements for Manchester, Northview Midrise, and Larimer/East Liberty developments
• $56,391.01 settlement to Plavchak Construction (Resolution 2021-2272)
• Property transfers via the Side Yard Program at Milwaukee, Kincaid, Maxwell, and Berwick

City Council passed a zoning amendment for the Hazelwood Green specially planned district, amended by substitute, and approved an ordinance adding Section 503.17 on equitable and fair enforcement of motor vehicle laws (8-1). Council also approved numerous resolutions including litigation settlements, housing authority cooperation agreements, and park designations.

• Passed Hazelwood Green SP-10 zoning amendment as amended (9-0)
• Approved equitable motor vehicle law enforcement ordinance (8-1)
• Approved $30,349.98 settlement to Plavchak Construction (9-0)
• Approved $56,391.01 settlement to Plavchak Construction (9-0)
• Approved $30,136.76 settlement to Plavchak Construction (9-0)
• Approved cooperation agreements with Housing Authority for Manchester, Northview Midrise, Larimer/East Liberty Phases I-IV (9-0 each)
• Approved $325,000 settlement with Beth Ann and Charles Butler (9-0)
• Failed to pass $2,700 transfer within District 1 Neighborhood Needs (9-0, motion failed)

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings will hold a public hearing regarding Bill 2021-1815. This ordinance proposes amendments to the Pittsburgh Zoning Code for the Hazelwood Green Specially Planned District. A report and recommendation were previously received on November 29, 2021.

• Public hearing for Bill 2021-1815 regarding Hazelwood Green zoning amendments

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on Bill 2021-1815, which would amend the Hazelwood Green Specially Planned District zoning code. The hearing was held and the bill was referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development. No final decision was made at this meeting.

• Public hearing held on Bill 2021-1815 (Hazelwood Green SP-10 zoning amendment)
• Bill 2021-1815 referred to Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

Standing Committees

The Finance and Law and Public Works committees are reviewing several resolutions. These include funding for bridge projects like Swinburne Bridge and West Ohio Street, as well as agreements with the Housing Authority regarding tax payments. The agenda also includes settlements for construction litigation and updates to wireless communication standards.

• $1.3 million increase for Swinburne Bridge Project reimbursement agreement
• $56,391.01 settlement with Plavchak Construction Company for litigation
• Agreements with the Housing Authority regarding payments in lieu of taxes
• $825,112.90 supplemental agreement for West Ohio Street Bridge Project
• Ordinance amendment for wireless communications facilities in public rights-of-way

The standing committees met and recommended approval for numerous resolutions, including neighborhood needs transfers, litigation settlements, property conveyances, and cooperation agreements with the Housing Authority for PILOTs. Two items were tabled: a resolution to amend the American Rescue Plan funding to create a Food Justice Fund (9-0) and a proposed ordinance to ban certain bags and impose a checkout bag charge (8-0). A motion to table the sale of three Strip District parcels to the URA failed for lack of a second, and the items were approved. The committees also approved a long list of invoices and an intradepartmental transfer.

• Approved $325,000 litigation settlement with Beth Ann and Charles Butler (unanimous)
• Approved three Plavchak Construction litigation settlements totaling $116,877.75 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of three Strip District parcels to URA for $1 each (motion to table failed)
• Approved acquisition of 6111 Butler Street from URA for $1 (motion to table failed)
• Tabled resolution to create Food Justice Fund from ARP funds (9-0)
• Tabled ordinance banning certain bags and imposing checkout bag charge (8-0)
• Approved $1M grant agreement for Enright Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved amended fleet maintenance agreement with First Vehicle Services up to $66,689,914 over 7 years (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is taking final action on the 2022 operating and capital budgets. The agenda also includes proposals for park improvements and a legal settlement.

• $1,000,000 grant for Enright Park improvements
• $325,000 litigation settlement in Allegheny County
• Establishment of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
• Adoption of the 2022 real estate tax rate
• Updates to the 2022 city fee schedule

Pittsburgh City Council passed the 2022 operating and capital budgets, set the 2022 property tax rate and fee schedules, and authorized up to $64.7 million in general obligation bonds. Council also approved a new Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, a $1.125 million animal control contract, and a lease with Phipps Conservatory for the Garden Center. Several items were introduced and referred to committees, including a $1 million grant for Enright Park improvements.

• Passed 2022 operating budget appropriations (9-0)
• Passed 2022 capital budget and CDBG program (9-0)
• Set 2022 real estate tax rate (9-0)
• Authorized $64,655,000 general obligation bonds (9-0)
• Established Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (9-0)
• Approved $1,125,000 animal control contract with Humane Animal Rescue (9-0)
• Approved 10-year lease with Phipps Conservatory for Garden Center at $1/year (9-0)
• Passed 2022 fee schedule (8-1, Kail-Smith opposed)

Post Agenda

The Pittsburgh City Council will hold a discussion regarding Bill 2021-2230. This ordinance would regulate the types of bags used by retail establishments at the point of sale or for delivery. The bill also proposes establishing a charge for certain types of bags provided to customers.

• Discussion on Bill 2021-2230, an ordinance regarding plastic bag use and checkout bag charges

The City Council discussed Bill 2021-2230, which would restrict certain bags and impose a checkout bag charge, but took no final action. The bill was held to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for further review.

• Held Bill 2021-2230 to Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

Executive Session

The City Council met in executive session to consider three resolutions regarding legal settlements with Plavchak Construction Company, Inc. These resolutions authorize payments related to specific litigation cases in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County. Funding is allocated from the Departments of Law, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation.

• Resolution 2021-2271: $30,349.98 settlement for litigation GD 17-010527
• Resolution 2021-2272: $56,391.01 settlement for litigation GD 17-010250
• Resolution 2021-2273: $30,136.76 settlement for litigation GD 21-000871

The City Council held an executive session on December 17, 2021, to discuss three resolutions authorizing settlement payments to Plavchak Construction Company, Inc. totaling $116,877.75. No votes or decisions were made during the session; the matters were referred to the Committee on Finance and Law.

• Executive session held on settlement resolution 2021-2271 (Plavchak, $30,349.98) - no action taken
• Executive session held on settlement resolution 2021-2272 (Plavchak, $56,391.01) - no action taken
• Executive session held on settlement resolution 2021-2273 (Plavchak, $30,136.76) - no action taken

REAPPORTIONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Reapportionment Advisory Committee will review updates to the EngagePgh site and glossary. The meeting also includes presentations of maps from members and discussion regarding scheduling for the new year.

• Update on EngagePgh site/glossary
• Presentation of maps from members
• Discussion on scheduling for new year

The Reapportionment Advisory Committee met and discussed an update on the EngagePgh site/glossary and presentations of maps from members. The committee approved scheduling meetings for January 11 and January 25, 2022, both at 4:00 PM. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 11, 2022 meeting at 4:00 PM
• Approved January 25, 2022 meeting at 4:00 PM

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is conducting a public hearing regarding Bill 2021-2165. This resolution proposes designating the Engine Company 28 site at 700 Filbert Street as a Historic Building.

• Bill 2021-2165: Proposed historic designation for Engine Co #28 at 700 Filbert Street

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on Bill 2021-2165, which would designate Engine Company 28 at 700 Filbert Street in Shadyside as a historic building under Title 11 of the City Code. The hearing was held on December 15, 2021, and the bill was then referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development. No final decision was made by this committee.

• Held public hearing on Bill 2021-2165 (historic designation for Engine Co. #28)
• Referred Bill 2021-2165 to Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

Standing Committees

The Finance and Law Committee is reviewing several items for the 2022 fiscal year. This includes resolutions regarding the annual operating and capital budgets, property tax rates, and a new fee schedule. The committee is also considering new business related to bond issuances and pandemic relief funds.

• Resolution to authorize General Obligation Bonds up to $64,655,000.00
• Ordinance to fix the 2022 real estate taxation rate
• Resolution for a pay equity initiative costing up to $39,959
• Resolution authorizing a license agreement for development in Hazelwood
• Resolution to accept $50,000 in Coronavirus Relief funds from Allegheny County

The standing committees recommended approval of the 2022 operating budget, capital budget, and related appropriations, along with the 2022 real estate tax rate and fee schedules. They also advanced ordinances on pension funding, immigrant affairs, and police procedures, and approved numerous contracts and settlements.

• Approved 2022 operating budget appropriations (amended)
• Approved 2022 capital budget and CDBG program
• Approved 2022 real estate tax rate ordinance
• Approved 2022 fee schedule (amended)
• Approved extension of parking asset for pension fund (5 years)
• Approved creation of Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
• Approved $64.655M general obligation bond issuance
• Approved $1.125M animal detention contract with Humane Animal Rescue

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is conducting public hearings for three ordinances to amend the Pittsburgh Zoning Code. These updates address standards for accessory structures, restaurant and drive-through uses, and development review procedures.

• Update to standards for fences, walls, and residential parking pads (Bill 2021-2094)
• Updates to definitions and standards for restaurants and fast-food uses (Bill 2021-2095)
• Amendments to development review procedures (Bill 2021-2096)

The Committee on Hearings held public hearings on three proposed zoning code amendments (Bills 2021-2094, 2021-2095, and 2021-2096) and referred them to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development. No final votes were taken; the hearings were procedural steps in the legislative process.

• Public hearing held on Bill 2021-2094 (accessory uses, fences, parking pads) and referred to Land Use & Economic Development
• Public hearing held on Bill 2021-2095 (restaurant and drive-through uses) and referred to Land Use & Economic Development
• Public hearing held on Bill 2021-2096 (measurements, Section 922.02) and referred to Land Use & Economic Development

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions for infrastructure projects, including funding for the Swinburne Bridge and pedestrian wayfinding. The agenda also includes proposals to designate various properties as official city parks through the Greenways for Pittsburgh Program. Additionally, members will consider amendments to telecommunications regulations in public rights-of-way.

• $1.3 million increase for Swinburne Bridge Project reimbursement agreement
• $5.3 million settlement for Central Business District Signals Phase 2 Project
• Designation of properties as city parks in Hill District, Overbrook, and Brookline
• Ordinance amending standards for wireless communications facilities
• $980,000 reimbursement agreement for Critical Sidewalk Gaps projects

City Council passed a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a major update to the Residential Parking Permit Program (2021-1867) to clarify administrative processes, allow virtual permits, and create a hybrid RPP area. Council also approved multiple litigation settlements, agreements for parks, infrastructure, and public safety, and referred numerous new items to committees. All votes were unanimous (9-0 or 8-0 with one member out of room).

• Passed residential parking permit program overhaul (2021-1867) (9-0)
• Approved $34,996 settlement for Cristol L. Abbott litigation (9-0)
• Approved $59,477 settlement for Kellee Masucci litigation (9-0)
• Approved $65,000 settlement for Allan Daniels litigation (9-0)
• Approved $140,000 spay/neuter agreements with Animal Friends and Humane Animal Rescue (9-0)
• Approved $6.2M reimbursement agreement for CBD Signals Phase 4 (9-0)
• Approved Comcast cable franchise agreement (8-0, Gross out of room)
• Approved $175,000 cooperation agreement with URA for Fifth and Dinwiddie park space (8-0, Gross out of room)

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings will hold a hearing regarding the Mayor’s proposed 2022 Operating/Capital budget. The session includes discussions on taxes, the budget, and citizen participation.

• Hearing on 2022 tax, budget, and citizen participation
• Review of the Mayor's proposed 2022 Operating/Capital budget

The Committee on Hearings held public hearings on the Mayor's proposed 2022 operating and capital budgets, the 2022 fee schedule, and ordinances setting the 2022 real estate tax rate, payment dates, and interest rates on delinquent taxes. No votes were taken; all items were referred to the Committee on Finance and Law.

• Held public hearing on 2022 operating budget appropriations (2021-2152)
• Held public hearing on 2022 city employee positions and compensation (2021-2153)
• Held public hearing on 2022 capital budget and CDBG program (2021-2154)
• Held public hearing on 2022 fee schedule (2021-2168)
• Held public hearing on 2022 real estate tax rate ordinance (2021-2169)
• Held public hearing on 2022 property tax payment dates and penalties (2021-2170)
• Held public hearing on 2022 delinquent Home Rule Tax interest rate (2021-2171)
• Held public hearing on 2022 delinquent Earned Income Tax interest rate (2021-2172)

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings scheduled a line item vote regarding budget hearings. The agenda contained only this single procedural item.

• Line item vote for budget hearings

The Committee on Hearings convened for a line-item vote on budget hearings, but the minutes contain no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials. The meeting was held as recorded with no action items detailed.

Post Agenda

The Pittsburgh City Council will hold a discussion regarding the potential annexation of Wilkinsburg. The meeting includes invited guests from the City Controller's office and members of the Wilkinsburg Borough Council.

• Discussion on the potential annexation of Wilkinsburg

The meeting was held to discuss the potential annexation of Wilkinsburg, at the request of Council President Theresa Kail-Smith. No formal decision was made; the item was a discussion only.

• Held discussion on potential Wilkinsburg annexation (no vote recorded)

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings will conduct budget hearings for the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI). These sessions cover both operating and capital budgets.

• Budget hearings for DOMI operating and capital budgets

The Committee on Hearings convened for a budget hearing for the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI), covering operating and capital budgets. The meeting was recessed, and no substantive decisions were recorded.

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is conducting budget hearings for the Department of Human Resources. This item is part of the City Council meeting agenda.

• Budget hearings for the Department of Human Resources

The Committee on Hearings convened for a budget hearing on the Department of Human Resources but immediately recessed. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Standing Committees

The Standing Committees are reviewing resolutions for infrastructure projects and legal settlements. The agenda includes a license agreement for GetGo café development in Homewood and Larimer and increased funding for construction management. The committees will also consider spay and neuter program contracts and departmental budget transfers.

• $726,514.77 increase for CDR Maguire, Inc. to manage city construction projects
• License agreement with Giant Eagle for GetGo café inspections in Homewood and Larimer
• Spay and neuter program contracts not to exceed $140,000 over two years
• $34,996.00 settlement for litigation filed by Cristol L. Abbott
• $122,000 transfer for a new x-ray scanner at the City-County Building

The Pittsburgh City Council Standing Committees meeting on December 8, 2021, approved numerous resolutions, including litigation settlements, professional service agreements, and budget transfers. Notable actions included approving a $34,996 settlement for Cristol Abbott, a $65,000 settlement for Allan Daniels, and a $61,050 agreement with Cohen Law Group for telecommunications litigation. The council also approved a license agreement with Giant Eagle for a GetGo in Homewood/Larimer, a $140,000 spay/neuter program agreement, and several capital budget amendments. All votes were unanimous with no recorded opposition.

• Approved $34,996 settlement for Cristol Abbott litigation (unanimous)
• Approved $65,000 settlement for Allan Daniels litigation (unanimous)
• Approved $61,050 agreement with Cohen Law Group for telecom litigation (unanimous)
• Approved Giant Eagle license agreement for GetGo in Homewood/Larimer (unanimous)
• Approved $140,000 spay/neuter program agreements with Animal Friends and Humane Animal Rescue (unanimous)
• Approved $1,951,150.76 supplemental agreement with CDR Maguire for construction projects (unanimous)
• Approved $6,200,000 reimbursement agreement with PennDOT for CBD Signals Phase 4 (unanimous)
• Approved $175,000 cooperation agreement with URA for Fifth and Dinwiddie park space (unanimous)

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings will conduct budget hearings for the Department of Innovation and Performance. The meeting is chaired by Mrs. Kail-Smith.

• Budget hearing for the Department of Innovation and Performance

The Committee on Hearings met for budget hearings for the Department of Innovation and Performance, but the meeting was recessed. No decisions were made.

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing several financial and regulatory measures. These include authorizing a $64.6 million bond issuance and amending contracts for infrastructure design management. The meeting also covers new parking regulations and various service agreements for public safety and community programs.

• Authorization of $64,655,000 in non-electoral debt through general obligation bonds
• $726,514.77 contract increase for design management of various city bridge and street projects
• $1,125,000 agreement with Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh for animal care services
• Ordinance establishing 'Smart Loading Zones' including new rates and penalties
• $39,959 agreement with the American Association of University Women for pay equity training

The council passed 15 items on final reading, all by unanimous 9-0 votes, including an ordinance regulating parking in city-owned lots and on-street spaces for city employees, and a resolution authorizing up to $64.6 million in general obligation bonds. Several new items were introduced and referred to committees, including a smart loading zones ordinance and a resolution for a Hazelwood mixed-use development license. No items were denied or tabled.

• Passed ordinance regulating parking in city-owned lots and on-street spaces for city employees (9-0)
• Authorized $64.6M general obligation bond issuance (referred to Finance and Law)
• Passed resolution for $1.125M animal detention services with Humane Animal Rescue (9-0)
• Passed resolution for $436,049.67 Lexipol policy management software (9-0)
• Passed resolution for $902,525 InTime scheduling services amendment (9-0)
• Passed resolution for $654,272.40 EMS vehicle exhaust systems (9-0)
• Passed resolution for $212,166 Victor Stanley services agreement (9-0)
• Passed resolution for $64,100 Preservica digital preservation software (9-0)

REAPPORTIONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Reapportionment Advisory Committee will review the website glossary and receive an update on the EngagePgh site. Members are also scheduled to present their initial draft maps.

• Presentation of initial draft maps from members
• Update on EngagePgh site
• Review of website 'glossary'

The Reapportionment Advisory Committee met and discussed updates to the EngagePgh website, reviewed a glossary for the site, and reviewed initial draft maps from members. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Discussed EngagePgh site update
• Reviewed website glossary
• Presented initial draft maps from members

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings will conduct budget hearings for three entities. These include the Office of Community Health and Safety, the Office of Community Services and Violence Prevention, and the Stop the Violence Trust Fund.

• Budget hearing: Office of Community Health and Safety
• Budget hearing: Office of Community Services and Violence Prevention
• Budget hearing: Stop the Violence Trust Fund

The Committee on Hearings convened for budget hearings covering the Office of Community Health and Safety, the Office of Community Services and Violence Prevention, and the Stop the Violence Trust Fund. The minutes record that the meeting was recessed, with no decisions, approvals, or denials noted.

• Meeting recessed; no decisions recorded

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is conducting a public hearing regarding Bill 2021-2161. This resolution proposes authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a cable franchise agreement and related subsidiary agreements with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC.

• Public hearing for Bill 2021-2161 regarding Comcast cable franchise agreement

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on Bill 2021-2161, which would authorize the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a cable franchise agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC. No vote or decision was recorded in the minutes; the item was only heard and referred to the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management.

• Held a public hearing on Bill 2021-2161 (Comcast cable franchise agreement) — no action taken.
• Referred Bill 2021-2161 to the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management — procedural referral.

Executive Session

The City Council met in executive session to consider resolutions for various legal settlements. These items involve authorizing payments to settle litigation in Allegheny County and federal court. The council also reviewed a professional services agreement for telecommunications litigation.

• $65,000 settlement for Allan Daniels (A.R. 18-005657)
• Professional services agreement with Cohen Law Group up to $61,050
• $59,477 settlement for Kellee Masucci (GD 19-003246)
• $34,996 settlement for Cristol L. Abbott (GD 19-018154)
• $15,000 settlement for Sommer Abbott (21-000918 G.D.)

The City Council held an executive session on December 6, 2021, to discuss six resolutions (Bills 2213-2218) authorizing litigation settlements and a professional services agreement. No votes were taken during the session; the matters were referred to the Committee on Finance and Law. The settlements range from $2,500 to $65,000, and the agreement with Cohen Law Group is capped at $61,050.

• Held executive session on settlement for Cristol L. Abbott ($34,996)
• Held executive session on settlement for Michael Lucas ($2,500)
• Held executive session on settlement for Kellee Masucci ($59,477)
• Held executive session on professional services agreement with Cohen Law Group (up to $61,050)
• Held executive session on settlement for Allan Daniels ($65,000)
• Held executive session on settlement for Sommer Abbott ($15,000)

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings will discuss the proposed annexation of the Borough of Wilkinsburg into the City of Pittsburgh. The meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2021.

• Proposed annexation of the Borough of Wilkinsburg

The Committee on Hearings met to discuss the proposed annexation of the Borough of Wilkinsburg into the City of Pittsburgh. No formal action was taken; the meeting was held as a hearing on the matter.

• Held a hearing on the proposed annexation of Wilkinsburg into Pittsburgh

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings will conduct budget hearings for the Department of Public Works. The sessions include discussions regarding administration, environmental services, facilities, and operations.

• Budget hearing for DPW Administration
• Budget hearing for Environmental Services
• Budget hearing for Facilities
• Budget hearing for Operations

The Committee on Hearings convened for budget hearings on the Department of Public Works, covering Administration, Environmental Services, Facilities, and Operations. The meeting was recessed, and no decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings will conduct budget hearings regarding the Park Tax Trust Fund and Parks and Recreation. These sessions are scheduled to review budget items for these specific areas.

• Budget hearing for Park Tax Trust Fund
• Budget hearing for Parks and Recreation

The Committee on Hearings met on December 2, 2021, to hold budget hearings for the Park Tax Trust Fund and Parks and Recreation. The meeting was recessed, and no decisions or actions were recorded in the minutes.

• Recessed the meeting without taking action on the Park Tax Trust Fund budget
• Recessed the meeting without taking action on the Parks and Recreation budget

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings will conduct budget hearings for the Department of Finance, the Department of Law, and the Ethics Board. These sessions are led by Mr. Lavelle.

• Budget hearing: Department of Finance
• Budget hearing: Department of Law
• Budget hearing: Ethics Board

The Committee on Hearings, chaired by Mrs. Kail-Smith, convened on December 1, 2021, for budget hearings covering the Department of Finance, Department of Law, and the Ethics Board. The meeting was recessed, with no decisions or approvals recorded in the minutes.

• Recessed the budget hearings for the Department of Finance, Department of Law, and Ethics Board.

Standing Committees

The Finance and Law Committee is reviewing several litigation settlement warrants. The Public Safety Services Committee is considering contracts for veterinary services and police scheduling. The Public Works Committee is reviewing agreements for vehicle exhaust systems and parking regulations.

• Amendment for EMS and Police scheduling services up to $902,525
• Contract for emergency vehicle exhaust systems up to $654,272.40
• Agreement for veterinary services for Animal Care & Control up to $180,327.71
• Supplemental agreement for Allegheny Circle Phase 2 up to $190,663.05
• Ordinance to regulate parking in City-owned lots and reserved spaces

Pittsburgh's standing committees met December 1, 2021, and advanced several items. The Finance and Law Committee held six litigation settlement resolutions for executive session. The Public Safety Services Committee recommended approval of a $180,327.71 veterinary services contract, a $6,000 Coro fellowship, and a $902,525 InTime scheduling software amendment. The Public Works Committee recommended approval of a $654,272.40 vehicle exhaust system contract and an amended ordinance regulating employee parking. The Land Use Committee recommended an amended ordinance on general parking regulations and held a proposed plastic bag ban for a post-agenda meeting.

• Held six litigation settlement resolutions for executive session, including settlements totaling $34,996, $2,500, $59,477, $65,000, and $15,000.
• Approved a $180,327.71 contract with A Step Up Veterinary, Inc. for animal care services.
• Approved a $902,525 amendment to an InTime Solutions scheduling and timekeeping contract.
• Approved a $654,272.40 contract for emergency vehicle exhaust systems at multiple EMS locations.
• Amended and recommended an ordinance regulating parking for City employees in City-owned lots.
• Amended and recommended an ordinance on general parking regulations (Chapter 541).
• Held a proposed ordinance banning certain plastic bags and establishing a checkout bag charge for a post-agenda meeting.
• Approved a $212,166 contract with Victor Stanley for site furnishings and a $64,100 contract with Preservica for digital preservation software.

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings will conduct budget hearings for multiple organizations. These include the Commission on Human Relations, Carnegie Library, Oakland Business Improvement District, and Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.

• Budget hearing: Commission on Human Relations
• Budget hearing: Carnegie Library
• Budget hearing: Oakland Business Improvement District
• Budget hearing: Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership

The Committee on Hearings convened for budget hearings covering the Commission on Human Relations, Carnegie Library, Oakland Business Improvement District, and Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. The meeting was recessed with no substantive decisions made.

City Council

The council is considering several resolutions for city projects, including signal improvements and EMS equipment upgrades. The agenda also includes proclamations and ordinances regarding municipal employee pensions.

• PennDOT CBD Signals Phase 4 reimbursement agreement up to $6,200,000
• Air Cleaning Systems Inc contract for EMS vehicle exhaust systems up to $654,272.40
• Larson Design Group supplemental agreement for CBD Signals Phase 3 up to $713,409.74
• Agreement with Animal Friends and Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh up to $140,000
• Ordinance regulating parking in City-owned lots for employees

City Council passed final legislation on lead safety and mitigation, removal of the Social Security offset for certain municipal pension plans, extension of the Parking Tax asset, creation of a Technology Modernization Trust Fund, and electric vehicle charging readiness for City-owned facilities. All votes were 8-0 with Council Member O'Connor absent. Council also adopted two proclamations and referred numerous new resolutions to committees.

• Passed finally: Ordinance amending City Code with lead safety and mitigation provisions (2021-2101), 8-0.
• Passed finally: Ordinance removing Social Security offset for certain non-union municipal pension members (2021-1986, as amended), 8-0.
• Passed finally: Ordinance extending the life of the Parking Tax asset (2021-2059, as amended), 8-0.
• Passed finally: Resolution creating the Technology Modernization Trust Fund (2021-2163), 8-0.
• Passed finally: Ordinance requiring new/renovated City-owned facilities to support electric vehicle charging (2021-2183), 8-0.
• Passed finally: Resolution adding $8,342,028 in HOME-ARP funds to the 2021 Capital Budget (2021-2186), 8-0.
• Adopted: Proclamation recognizing public safety and protection of children (2021-2256) and food waste reduction goals (2021-2257).
• Referred to committees: 16 new resolutions, including CBD Signals projects, EMS exhaust systems, GetGo cafe license, and spay/neuter program agreements.

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is scheduled to conduct budget hearings for several city offices. These sessions include reviews for the Mayor's Office, the Office of Equity, and the City Controller.

• Budget hearing: Mayor's Office
• Budget hearing: Office of Equity
• Budget hearing: City Controller

The Committee on Hearings convened for budget hearings covering the Mayor's Office, the Office of Equity, and the City Controller. The meeting was recessed, and no substantive decisions or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Recessed the budget hearings for the Mayor's Office, Office of Equity, and City Controller without taking action

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is conducting budget hearings for several agencies. These include the Urban Redevelopment Authority, Housing Opportunity Fund, Pittsburgh Land Bank, and Department of City Planning.

• Budget hearing: Urban Redevelopment Authority
• Budget hearing: Housing Opportunity Fund
• Budget hearing: Pittsburgh Land Bank
• Budget hearing: Department of City Planning

The Committee on Hearings convened for budget hearings involving the Urban Redevelopment Authority, Housing Opportunity Fund, Pittsburgh Land Bank, and Department of City Planning. The meeting was recessed without any substantive decisions or votes.

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings will conduct budget hearings for three local authorities. The sessions include the Pittsburgh Housing Authority, the Pittsburgh Parking Authority, and the Sport and Exhibition/Stadium Authority.

• Budget hearing: Pittsburgh Housing Authority
• Budget hearing: Pittsburgh Parking Authority
• Budget hearing: Sport and Exhibition/Stadium Authority

The Committee on Hearings convened for budget hearings covering the Pittsburgh Housing Authority, Pittsburgh Parking Authority, and Sport and Exhibition/Stadium Authority, all chaired by Ms. Gross. The meeting was recessed, with no decisions, approvals, or substantive discussion recorded in the minutes.

• Recessed the budget hearing meeting for HACP, PPA, and SEA/SA without action.

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings will conduct budget hearings for two authorities. These include the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority and the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority.

• Budget hearing: Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA)
• Budget hearing: Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN)

The Committee on Hearings met for budget hearings regarding the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) and the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN). The meeting was recessed, with no decisions or approvals recorded in the minutes.

• Recessed the budget hearing for PWSA and ALCOSAN without taking action

Executive Session

The Pittsburgh City Council met in executive session regarding Resolution 2021-2167. This resolution proposes changes to Rule IV and Rule V of the Rules of Council. The amendments would affect standing committees and regular meetings.

• Resolution 2021-2167 amending Rules of Council Section IV and V

The minutes record only that an executive session was held on November 22, 2021, regarding Bill 2021-2167, a resolution to amend the Rules of Council. No decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded in this document. The bill was sponsored by Council Member Kail-Smith and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law.

• Held executive session on Bill 2021-2167 (rules amendment)
• Referred Bill 2021-2167 to the Committee on Finance and Law

Standing Committees

The Standing Committees will consider ordinances to remove Social Security offsets for municipal employees and implement lead safety mitigation. The agenda also includes proposals for new electric vehicle charging infrastructure and various contract authorizations. Additionally, the council will review a budget amendment to add $8,342,028 in federal funds.

• Allocation of $8,342,020 in HOME-ARP funds to the 2021 Capital Budget
• Contract with Tydings & Rosenberg, LLP for disparity studies up to $26,200
• Agreement with Urban League of Pittsburgh for housing counseling up to $100,000
• Software contract with CORE Business Technologies for payment processing up to $234,486.60
• Ordinance to create electric vehicle charging at City-owned facilities

The standing committees met and recommended several ordinances and resolutions for full Council approval. Key actions included advancing measures to remove the Social Security offset for certain municipal employees, extending the Parking Tax asset, and amending lead safety regulations. Several items were held for further review, including a proposed equitable traffic enforcement ordinance and a residential parking permit program update.

• Affirmatively recommended ordinance to eliminate Social Security offset for municipal employees (2021-1943).
• Affirmatively recommended ordinance to remove Social Security offset for certain non-union members and fund it (2021-1986).
• Amended and affirmatively recommended ordinance extending the Parking Tax asset (2021-2059).
• Affirmatively recommended resolution for disparity study services with Tydings & Rosenberg, LLP, up to $26,200 (2021-2182).
• Held in committee the equitable traffic enforcement ordinance, due back by 12/8/2021 (2021-2174).
• Amended by substitute and affirmatively recommended lead safety ordinance (2021-2101).
• Affirmatively recommended resolution adding $8,342,028 in HOME-ARP funds to the 2021 Capital Budget (2021-2186).
• Affirmatively recommended resolution for a $100,000 housing counseling agreement with the Urban League of Pittsburgh (2021-2189).

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is considering several resolutions regarding city contracts, legal settlements, and local ordinances. The agenda includes items ranging from animal care services to new regulations on retail bags.

• Ordinance for a 'Prohibition on Use of Certain Bags and Checkout Bag Charge' at retail stores
• Veterinary services contract for Animal Care & Control up to $180,327.71
• Amended agreement with InTime Solutions for police and EMS scheduling up to $902,525
• Settlement of litigation in favor of Cristol L. Abbott for $34,996.00
• Agreement with Maalka for building benchmarking software for up to $80,000

City Council met with six members present and three absent, passing final votes on several ordinances and resolutions. These included establishing the Pittsburgh Parks Trust Fund, mandating electronic signatures for city departments, adopting sustainable procurement rules, and authorizing numerous professional services agreements and 2022 fiscal year purchasing measures. All final votes passed 6-0 with three members absent.

• Passed finally: Ordinance establishing the Pittsburgh Parks Trust Fund (2020-0057), vote 6-0.
• Passed finally: Ordinance mandating electronic signatures by city departments (2021-2148), vote 6-0.
• Passed finally: Ordinance replacing environmentally preferred purchases with sustainable and socially responsible procurement (2021-2149), vote 6-0.
• Passed finally: Resolution authorizing 24 open-end IT professional services agreements with 12 vendors, up to $500,000 each annually (2021-2150), vote 6-0.
• Passed finally: Resolution authorizing 39 open-end IT professional services agreements with 24 vendors, up to $250,000 each annually (2021-2151), vote 6-0.
• Passed finally: Resolutions authorizing cooperative purchasing, letting of contracts, and intra-departmental transfers for fiscal year 2022 (2021-2156, 2021-2157, 2021-2158), each vote 6-0.
• Passed finally: Resolution authorizing facilities usage agreements for 2022, with rental charges not exceeding $10,000 (2021-2173), vote 6-0.
• Passed finally: Resolutions approving local costs for 6th Street Bridge and State Route 0060 projects (2021-2142, 2021-2143), each vote 6-0.

Executive Session

The Pittsburgh City Council scheduled an executive session to consider Resolution 2021-2146. This resolution involves approving a deed execution between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh. The matter concerns the sale of Block 25-A, Lot 2, located at River Avenue.

• Resolution 2021-2146: Approval of deed execution for property sale in the 24th Ward

The minutes record only that an executive session was held on November 19, 2021, regarding Bill 2021-2146, which concerns a resolution to approve a deed for the sale of Block 25-A, Lot 2, in the 24th Ward (River Avenue, Council District No. 1) between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh. No vote or decision is recorded in these minutes; the item was referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs.

• Held executive session on Bill 2021-2146 (River Avenue land sale deed) — no action recorded
• Referred Bill 2021-2146 to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs — procedural referral

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings held public hearings on three bills, all of which were then referred to the Committee on Finance and Law with a due back date of November 22, 2021. No final votes were taken at this meeting. The bills concern removing the Social Security offset for non-union and municipal employees, and extending the life of the Parking Tax asset.

• Held public hearing on Bill 2021-1986 (removing Social Security offset for non-union members) and referred it to Finance and Law.
• Held public hearing on Bill 2021-1943 (allowing elimination of social security offset for municipal employees) and referred it to Finance and Law.
• Held public hearing on Bill 2021-2059 (extending the Parking Tax asset) and referred it to Finance and Law.

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings convened for budget hearings on the Department of Public Safety, covering its bureaus of Administration, Emergency Medical Services, Police, Fire, and Animal Care and Control. The meeting was recessed, with no decisions, approvals, or denials recorded in the minutes.

• Recessed the budget hearing for the Department of Public Safety without action.

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings convened for budget hearings for the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections. The meeting was recessed, with no decisions or approvals recorded.

• Recessed the budget hearing for the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections

Standing Committees

The Finance and Law Committee is reviewing several items for the 2022 fiscal year, including budget appropriations, tax rates, and the creation of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. The committee will also consider professional IT service agreements and updates to procurement policies. The Public Safety Services Committee will discuss an ordinance regarding motor vehicle law enforcement.

• Establishment of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
• 2022 budget appropriations and capital budget adoption
• IT service agreements with up to 24 vendors at $500,000 annually each
• Updates to procurement for sustainable and socially responsible practices
• Ordinance regarding equitable enforcement of motor vehicle laws

The Finance and Law Committee amended and recommended a pension ordinance removing the Social Security offset for certain non-union members, and held a new ordinance to establish an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. Several IT professional services agreements were recommended, along with other routine approvals. Many fiscal 2022 items were held for further review.

• Amended and recommended pension ordinance removing Social Security offset (2021-1986)
• Held ordinance to establish Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (2021-2147)
• Recommended ordinance mandating electronic signatures (2021-2148)
• Recommended ordinance on sustainable procurement (2021-2149)
• Recommended 24 open-end IT services agreements (2021-2150)
• Recommended 39 open-end IT services agreements (2021-2151)
• Approved invoices and intradepartmental transfer
• Recommended 2022 Housing Opportunity Fund allocation plan (2021-2145)

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings will conduct budget hearings regarding the Office of Management and Budget. These sessions cover the operating, capital, CDBG, and procurement divisions, as well as the Equipment Leasing Authority.

• Operating Budget Division hearing
• Capital Budget Division hearing
• CDBG Division hearing
• Procurement Division hearing
• Equipment Leasing Authority hearing

The Committee on Hearings, chaired by Mrs. Kail-Smith, convened on November 17, 2021, for budget hearings covering the Office of Management and Budget, including its Operating Budget, Capital Budget, CDBG, Procurement, and Equipment Leasing Authority divisions. The meeting was recessed, with no decisions or approvals recorded in the minutes.

• Recessed the budget hearing for the Office of Management and Budget divisions

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing several items, including an $8.3 million addition to the 2021 Capital Budget via HOME-ARP funds. The agenda also includes new ordinances for electric vehicle charging and various community proclamations.

• $8,342,028.00 budget increase for 2021 Capital Budget through HOME-ARP funds
• $234,486.60 contract with CORE Business Technologies for Department of Finance payment systems
• New ordinance to support electric vehicle charging at City-owned facilities
• $100,000.00 agreement with the Urban League of Pittsburgh for housing counseling
• $495,000.00 settlement payment related to litigation

Pittsburgh City Council passed a $495,000 settlement to resolve litigation, and approved renaming Roberto Clemente Drive to Roberto and Vera Clemente Drive. Council also passed several other resolutions, including authorizing a $9.08 million agreement for the Smithfield Street reconstruction project and approving a $100,000 housing counseling program with the Urban League of Pittsburgh. All votes were 8-0, with Council Member O'Connor absent.

• Approved $495,000 settlement for litigation (8-0)
• Renamed Roberto Clemente Drive to Roberto and Vera Clemente Drive (8-0)
• Approved $9.08M Smithfield Street reconstruction agreement (8-0)
• Approved $100,000 housing counseling program with Urban League of Pittsburgh (8-0)
• Approved $234,486.60 payment processing contract with CORE Business Technologies (8-0)
• Approved $26,200 disparity study agreement with Tydings & Rosenberg (8-0)
• Approved sale of six tax-delinquent properties (8-0)
• Approved naming I-579 Cap park as Frankie Pace Park (8-0)

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings will review an overview of the Mayor’s 2022 budget. Finance and Law Chair R. Daniel Lavelle and Council Budget Director Bill Urbanic will provide a presentation.

• Presentation of the Mayor's 2022 budget overview

The Committee on Hearings met to receive a budget overview of the Mayor's 2022 Budget, presented by Finance and Law Chair R. Daniel Lavelle and Council Budget Director Bill Urbanic. The meeting was recessed after the presentation. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

REAPPORTIONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Reapportionment Advisory Committee will review several documents and provide updates. This includes a final review of the “Shared Goals” document and an update on the EngagePgh website. The committee will also review legal questions and discuss map drafting.

• Final review of “Shared Goals” document
• Update on status of EngagePgh website
• Review of “legal questions” document and answers provided by Jesse
• Discussion on drafting of maps

The Reapportionment Advisory Committee met and discussed several items, including a final review of the 'Shared Goals' document, an update on the EngagePgh website, a review of legal questions and answers, and a discussion on drafting maps. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; all items were discussed only.

• Discussed final review of 'Shared Goals' document
• Discussed update on EngagePgh website status
• Discussed legal questions document and answers
• Discussed drafting of maps

Standing Committees

The Standing Committees meeting on November 9, 2021, saw the Finance and Law Committee affirmatively recommend a $495,000 settlement for litigation (USDC 2:16-cv-01393), with payments to Brandon Firman and Tucker Arensberg, P.C. Several other resolutions were recommended, including property sales, easements with PWSA, and amendments to grant agreements. The lead safety ordinance was held in committee, and several items were deferred or held for public hearings. Invoices and intradepartmental transfers were approved.

• Affirmatively recommended $495,000 litigation settlement (2021-2091)
• Affirmatively recommended sale of six tax-delinquent properties (2021-2119)
• Affirmatively recommended easements with PWSA on Toboggan Street and Rising Main Avenue (2021-2120)
• Held All-In Cities Investment Fund amendment for cablecast post agenda (2021-2133)
• Held Affordable Housing Grade resolution for cablecast post agenda (2021-2134)
• Held GPAHT Implementation Committee resolution for cablecast post agenda (2021-2135)
• Approved invoices and intradepartmental transfers
• Affirmatively recommended renaming Roberto Clemente Drive to Roberto and Vera Clemente Drive (2021-1885)

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is holding a public hearing regarding Bill 2021-2121. This resolution proposes naming the park created by the I-579 Cap Urban Connector Project as Frankie Pace Park. The area includes land bounded by Washington Place, Centre Ave, Chatham Street, and Bigelow Boulevard.

• Bill 2021-2121: Naming a new park 'Frankie Pace Park'
• Public hearing for Bill 2021-2121 scheduled for November 8, 2021

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on Bill 2021-2121, which names the park created by the I-579 Cap Urban Connector Project as Frankie Pace Park. The bill was referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation after the hearing. No final vote was taken at this meeting.

• Public hearing held on Bill 2021-2121 to name the I-579 cap park Frankie Pace Park
• Bill 2021-2121 referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation

City Council

The meeting includes the Mayor's Budget Address and several resolutions regarding the 2022 fiscal year. Council members presented items including annual appropriations, capital budgets, and staffing levels. Several ordinances concerning 2022 tax rates have public hearings scheduled for December.

• Resolutions for 2022 budget appropriations, capital budget, and staffing levels
• Agreement with Allegheny County for 6th Street Bridge costs up to $24,274.38
• IT professional services agreements not to exceed $500,000 and $250,000 annually
• Ordinance to establish the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
• Agreement with PennDOT for State Route 0060 costs up to $6,248.00

Pittsburgh City Council approved a $16 million contract with The Efficiency Network for LED streetlight conversion, despite one dissenting vote. The council also passed several other resolutions, including a $15,000 cigarette litter prevention grant, police recruit testing contracts, and multiple land sales. All new legislation was read and referred to committees.

• Approved $16M LED streetlight conversion contract with The Efficiency Network (6-1)
• Approved $15,000 Keep America Beautiful cigarette litter prevention grant (7-0)
• Approved $180,000 PSI Services police recruit testing contract (7-0)
• Approved $190,000 public safety candidate assessment contract (7-0)
• Approved OneStopPGH Permitting Technology Trust Fund (7-0)
• Approved multiple URA land sales and acquisitions (7-0 each)
• Approved $1 quit claim deed to URA for Troy Hill property (7-0)
• Received and filed PLI amended Rental Registration Rules

Executive Session

The City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss Resolution 2021-2091. This resolution authorizes two warrants totaling $495,000.00 as a final settlement related to litigation at USDC 2:16-cv-01393.

• $200,000.00 payment to Brandon Firman
• $295,000.00 payment to Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
• Final settlement for litigation at USDC 2:16-cv-01393

The City Council held an executive session on November 8, 2021, to discuss Bill 2021-2091, which authorizes two warrants totaling $495,000 for a final settlement in litigation (USDC 2:16-cv-01393). No action was taken during the session; the matter was referred to the Committee on Finance and Law.

• Held executive session on Bill 2021-2091 (no action taken)
• Referred Bill 2021-2091 to Committee on Finance and Law

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is conducting a public hearing for Bill 2021-1867. The proposed ordinance would update the Residential Parking Permit Program to include virtual permitting and new regulations for visitor and non-resident permits. It also proposes creating a hybrid RPP area program.

• Public hearing for Bill 2021-1867 regarding Residential Parking Permit Program updates

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on Bill 2021-1867, which would amend the Residential Parking Permit Program to clarify administrative processes, allow virtual permitting, add fees to the annual fee book, regulate visitor and non-resident permits, and create a hybrid RPP area program. No vote was taken; the bill was previously held in the post-agenda on 10/27/21 and now moves to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development.

• Held public hearing on Bill 2021-1867 (no vote recorded)
• Bill 2021-1867 referred to Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

REAPPORTIONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Reapportionment Advisory Committee is reviewing its “Shared Goals” document. The meeting also includes an update on the RAC website content and a discussion regarding potential invitees for future meetings.

• Review of “Shared Goals” document
• Update on the Pittsburgh RAC website content
• Discussion on list of invitees to future RAC meetings

The Reapportionment Advisory Committee met and discussed the 'Shared Goals' document, updates to the Engage Pgh RAC website, and a list of invitees for future meetings. No formal decisions or votes were taken; all items were discussed only.

• Reviewed Shared Goals document (discussed)
• Discussed Engage Pgh RAC site update (discussed)
• Discussed list of invitees to future RAC meetings (discussed)

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is conducting a public hearing for Bill 2021-1885. The resolution proposes renaming Roberto Clemente Drive in the Fourth Ward to include Vera Clemente.

• Public hearing for Bill 2021-1885 regarding the renaming of Roberto Clemente Drive

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on Bill 2021-1885, a resolution to rename Roberto Clemente Drive in the Fourth Ward to Roberto and Vera Clemente Drive, pursuant to Chapter 173 of the Pittsburgh City Code. No vote or final decision was recorded in the minutes; the matter was referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation.

• Held public hearing on Bill 2021-1885 (renaming Roberto Clemente Drive to Roberto and Vera Clemente Drive)

Standing Committees

The standing committees will review several items including a $495,000 litigation settlement and a $16 million contract for streetlight LED conversions. Also on the agenda are proposed zoning updates for residential structures and restaurants, along with various land transfers involving the Urban Redevelopment Authority.

• $16,000,000 contract for City streetlight LED conversion with The Efficiency Network
• $495,000 settlement related to litigation in USDC 2:16-cv-01393
• $180,000 contract for police officer recruitment and selection services
• Zoning updates for residential fences, walls, and restaurant/drive-through uses
• $15,000 grant for a Cigarette Litter Prevention Program

The standing committees of Pittsburgh City Council met on November 1, 2021, and recommended approval of several contracts and resolutions. The most significant action was the affirmative recommendation of a $16 million agreement with The Efficiency Network for LED streetlight conversion. Committees also recommended approval of police recruit testing services, a cigarette litter prevention grant, and multiple land sales by the Urban Redevelopment Authority. Several items were held for further review or public hearings.

• Affirmatively recommended $16M LED streetlight conversion contract with The Efficiency Network
• Approved $495,000 in litigation settlement warrants, held for executive session
• Approved departmental invoices totaling $18,456.28
• Approved intradepartmental transfers of $85,000 for parks fitness equipment and police cleaning/equipment
• Affirmatively recommended $180,000 police recruit testing contract with PSI Services
• Affirmatively recommended $190,000 public safety candidate assessment contract
• Affirmatively recommended $15,000 Keep America Beautiful cigarette litter prevention grant
• Held for public hearing: naming I-579 Cap park as Frankie Pace Park

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding infrastructure, zoning, and city appointments. Key items include budget amendments for the Smithfield Street and Penn Avenue reconstruction projects. The council will also consider new institutional master plans for Duquesne University and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

• Budget increase for Smithfield Street reconstruction project to $9,080,000
• Budget increase for Penn Avenue Reconstruction Phase II to $1,975,000
• Proposed naming of the I-579 Cap Urban Connector Park as 'Frankie Pace Park'
• License agreement with Carnegie Mellon University for Smart Parks in Mellon Park
• $4,000 grant from United States Tennis Association for tennis program costs

Pittsburgh City Council passed 14 items on final reading, including accepting a $250,000 Carnegie Mellon University donation for playground improvements at Four Mile Run and Lewis playgrounds, and increasing legal services contracts. Council also approved appointments to the Citizens Police Review Board and Art Commission, and referred new legislation on affordable housing and park projects to committees.

• Approved $250,000 CMU donation for playground improvements (7-0)
• Approved $30,000 settlement for Francisco J. Muniain (7-0)
• Approved $3,350,662 extension for UPMC WorkPartners workers' comp (7-0)
• Approved rental permit fee ordinance (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Citizens Police Review Board (4 resolutions)
• Approved $266,736 Green Light-Go grant for fiber network (7-0)
• Approved $132,000 Green Light-Go grant for signal retiming (7-0)
• Approved Hays Woods deed transfer (7-0)

Post Agenda

Pittsburgh City Council will discuss Ordinance 2021-1867 regarding the Residential Parking Permit Program. The proposed changes include introducing virtual permitting and creating a hybrid RPP area program. A public hearing for this ordinance is scheduled for November 4, 2021.

• Ordinance 2021-1867 to amend the Pittsburgh Code regarding parking permits
• Introduction of virtual permitting processes
• Creation of a hybrid RPP area program
• Adoption of regulations for Visitor and Non-Resident Permits

The meeting was a discussion on the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) at the request of Council Member Bobby Wilson. No formal vote was taken; the item was held to the Committee on Hearings. A related ordinance (2021-1867) was proposed to clarify administrative processes, add virtual permitting, set fees, and create a hybrid RPP area, but no decision was made.

• Held discussion on RPPP to Committee on Hearings
• No vote taken on ordinance 2021-1867

Standing Committees

The Pittsburgh Standing Committees are reviewing several resolutions, including grant applications for fiber and signal projects. The Finance and Law Committee will consider rental permit fee updates and legal service contract increases. The Public Works Committee is also reviewing agreements for tree services and storage leases.

• $250,000 CMU donation for Four Mile Run and Lewis Playground improvements
• Grant funding for Fiber Network Expansion Project up to $266,736
• Grant funding for East End Signal Retiming Project up to $132,000
• Increasing legal services contract for ethics matters by $25,000
• Pension code update regarding social security offsets

The standing committees met and recommended several items to full Council, including a resolution to include rental permit registration fees in the 2021 Fee Book and an ordinance to change the rental permit fee. They also recommended increasing the workers' compensation administration contract with UPMC WorkPartners by $3,350,662 for three more years. A pension ordinance to eliminate the social security offset was held, and a cable broadcast resolution was deferred. All votes were unanimous.

• Affirmatively recommended resolution to include rental permit registration fees in 2021 Fee Book
• Affirmatively recommended ordinance changing residential rental permit fees
• Affirmatively recommended $3,350,662 increase for UPMC WorkPartners workers' comp contract
• Held pension ordinance on social security offset in committee
• Held cable broadcast resolution, due back 11/22/2021
• Affirmatively recommended $250,000 CMU donation for playground improvements
• Affirmatively recommended $30,000 settlement for Francisco J. Muniain
• Approved invoices, intradepartmental transfer, and P-card approvals

City Council

The Council is reviewing several resolutions, including a request to urge schools to install lead-capturing water filters. Other items include authorizing land transfers and professional service contracts for police recruitment.

• $16 million contract for City Streetlight LED Conversion
• Urging Pittsburgh Public Schools to install lead-capturing water filtration
• $15,000 grant for a Cigarette Litter Prevention Program
• $495,000 in warrants for litigation settlements
• Professional services for police recruitment up to $180,000

Pittsburgh City Council passed 16 items on final reading, all by 8-0 votes with Council Member O'Connor absent. Key approvals included a $3.15M police facility lease, a $498,555 security camera contract extension, and an ordinance allowing campaign funds for childcare. Council also adopted proclamations for Pittsburgh Hearts of Steel Day and National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, and referred numerous property sale resolutions to committees.

• Approved $3,149,054.64 lease with Steamfitters Local 449 for police facilities (8-0)
• Approved $498,555 amendment to Johnson Controls security camera contract (8-0)
• Passed ordinance allowing campaign funds for childcare expenses (8-0)
• Passed ordinance clarifying Stop the Violence Fund uses (8-0)
• Approved $495,000 litigation settlement for USDC 2:16-cv-01393 (referred to committee)
• Adopted proclamation declaring Oct 26, 2021 'Pittsburgh Hearts of Steel Day'
• Adopted proclamation for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
• Referred $16M LED streetlight conversion contract to Public Works committee

Executive Session

The City Council met in executive session to review several legal and financial matters. This included increasing funding for professional legal services regarding ethics and employment issues and authorizing a settlement payment.

• $25,000 increase for ethics-related legal services with DeForest, Koscelnik, Yokitis & Berardinelli
• $8,019.58 increase for employment-related legal services with Jones Passodelis, PLLC
• Authorization of a $30,000 settlement payment regarding case A.R. 20-003025

The City Council held an executive session to discuss three items: amendments to two legal services agreements and a settlement warrant. No votes were taken during the session; the items were referred to the Committee on Finance and Law.

• Executive session held on Resolution 2021-1996 (legal services amendment, +$25,000)
• Executive session held on Resolution 2021-1997 (legal services amendment, +$8,019.58)
• Executive session held on Resolution 2021-1998 (settlement warrant, $30,000)
• All items referred to Committee on Finance and Law

REAPPORTIONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee will discuss the creation of the EngagePgh website and the City Council website for reapportionment. Members will also review ESRI and Dave’s Redistricting mapping tools before voting on which tool to use.

• Discussion regarding the creation of the EngagePgh website
• Discussion on the City Council website for reapportionment
• Review of ESRI and Dave’s Redistricting mapping tools
• Vote on selecting a mapping tool

The Reapportionment Advisory Committee met and discussed the EngagePgh website, the City Council website, and mapping tools. The committee voted to use Dave's Redistricting site for mapping. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved use of Dave's Redistricting site for mapping (motion carried)

Standing Committees

The Pittsburgh Standing Committees are reviewing several items including security camera service expansions and new police facility leases. Other business includes authorizing legal service contracts and amending the City Code regarding parking tax assets.

• $498,555 increase to Johnson Controls agreement for security camera services
• $3,149,054.64 lease with Steamfitters Local Union 449 for police facilities
• $100,000 contract with Maher Duessel for ERAP administration
• Ordinance to extend the life of the Parking Tax asset
• $27,000 agreement with Bromberg & Associates LLC for disability communication services

The standing committees of Pittsburgh City Council met on October 20, 2021, and recommended several items for full council approval. Key actions included approving a resolution to improve police data collection and publication, authorizing a $498,555 amendment to a security camera contract with Johnson Controls, and approving a 64-month lease for police facilities from Steamfitters Local Union 449 at a cost not to exceed $3,149,054.64. The committees also recommended approval of a resolution allowing candidate committees to use funds for childcare expenses, and approved various invoices, intradepartmental transfers, and p-card approvals.

• Approved resolution to improve police data collection and publication (affirmatively recommended)
• Approved $498,555 amendment to Johnson Controls security camera contract, increasing total to $6,188,557 (affirmatively recommended)
• Approved 64-month lease for police facilities from Steamfitters Local Union 449, not to exceed $3,149,054.64 (affirmatively recommended)
• Approved resolution permitting candidate committees to use funds for childcare expenses (affirmatively recommended)
• Approved $100,000 agreement with Maher Duessel for ERAP1 administration (affirmatively recommended)
• Approved intradepartmental transfers for EMS and DOMI (approved)
• Approved invoices totaling $38,000+ for various departments (approved)
• Held for executive session: legal services amendments and settlement warrant (held)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding city contracts, grant funding, and infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes various appointments to local boards and commissions.

• Lease agreement with Steamfitters Local Union 449 for police facilities up to $3,149,054.64
• Extension of UPMC Benefits Management Services contract by up to $3,350,662.00
• Grant funding for Fiber Network Expansion Project up to $266,736.00
• Acceptance of a $250,000 donation from Carnegie Mellon University for playground improvements
• Ordinance to change rental permit registration fees

City Council passed several resolutions, including the purchase of 80 Wabash St. for $374,000 to continue operating the West End Healthy Active Living Center (Senior Center), and approved a $1.21M Emergency Solutions Grant for shelter and rental assistance. Council also approved numerous appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions, and referred several new items to committees for further review.

• Approved purchase of 80 Wabash St. for $374,000 for West End Senior Center (7-0)
• Approved $1,214,418 Emergency Solutions Grant for shelter and rental assistance (7-0)
• Approved $4,462.86 claim settlement for vehicle damage (7-0)
• Approved $260,600 contract with Avenu to digitize permitting records (7-0)
• Approved $30,000 Keystone Communities grant for Phillips Park play equipment (7-0)
• Approved sewer plan revision for The Julian apartment building at 419 Melwood Ave (7-0)
• Approved 20 board and commission appointments, including Marcus Reed to Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board (7-0, Gross abstained)
• Referred lease agreement with Steamfitters Local 449 for police facilities ($3.15M) to Public Works Committee

Standing Committees

The Finance and Law Committee recommended approval of a resolution to buy 80 Wabash St. for $374,000 to keep the West End Healthy Active Living Center operating. It also recommended a $1.21M emergency shelter and rental assistance package, and approved a $4,462.86 claim settlement. Several items were held or tabled, including a resolution declaring the pension plan minimally distressed.

• Recommended purchase of 80 Wabash St. for $374,000 for senior center (carried)
• Recommended $1,214,418 for emergency shelter and rental assistance (carried)
• Approved $4,462.86 claim settlement for damaged parked vehicle (carried)
• Held social security offset elimination ordinance until public hearing (carried)
• Tabled resolution declaring pension plan minimally distressed (9-0)
• Approved departmental invoices totaling over $20,000 (carried)
• Approved $26,279 intradepartmental transfer for FirstNet units (carried)
• Recommended $100,000 grant for Oliver Bath House window rehab (carried)

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding city contracts and infrastructure. Proposed items include amendments to legal service agreements and a significant increase for security camera integration. The council will also consider sewage facility plan revisions and an ordinance regarding candidate committee funds for childcare expenses.

• Increase Johnson Controls security camera contract by $498,555
• Amend Amcom print services agreement to a new total of $2,585,000
• Increase legal service spend with DeForest, Koscelnik, Yokitis & Berardinelli by $25,000
• Ordinance permitting candidate committees to use funds for childcare expenses
• Sewage Facilities Plan revisions for 2400 E. Carson Street and 665 Ridge Avenue

City Council approved a series of resolutions and ordinances, including increased funding for the Charles Anderson Bridge project and several grant applications for streetscape projects. All items passed with unanimous votes, with Council Member O'Connor absent and Council Member Burgess out of room for some votes. The meeting also included multiple proclamations honoring community members.

• Approved $3.69M reimbursement agreement for Charles Anderson Bridge (8-0)
• Approved $1.175M for Charles Anderson Bridge design services (8-0)
• Approved $3.47M grant application for South 21st Street Complete Green Street Project (8-0)
• Approved $2.105M grant application for Second Avenue Streetscape (8-0)
• Approved $2.987M grant application for Centre Avenue Streetscape (8-0)
• Approved $1.202M agreement with Jewish Healthcare Foundation for HIV/AIDS housing services (7-0)
• Approved ordinance repealing defunct boards and commissions (8-0)
• Approved $30,000 settlement warrant for Francisco J. Muniain (8-0)

REAPPORTIONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Reapportionment Advisory Committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will receive legal updates and GIS mapping presentations regarding the 2020 Census. The committee will also review the projected timeline for new district maps.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Election of Committee Vice Chair
• Legal updates from City Law Department
• GIS mapping and population presentation
• Review of redistricting timeline through August 2022

The Reapportionment Advisory Committee elected Daniel Wood as Chair and Emilie Yonan as Vice Chair. The committee heard legal and mapping presentations and discussed a projected timeline for redistricting, with a final map recommendation to Council expected by May 2022. Future meetings were scheduled through December 2021.

• Elected Daniel Wood as Chair of the Reapportionment Advisory Committee.
• Elected Emilie Yonan as Vice Chair of the Reapportionment Advisory Committee.
• Approved future meeting dates: Oct 26, Nov 4, Nov 16, Dec 7, and Dec 16, 2021.

Standing Committees

The standing committees of Pittsburgh City Council met on October 6, 2021, and recommended approval of numerous resolutions and ordinances. These included funding transfers for neighborhood projects, a settlement payment, amendments to city codes, and several infrastructure and grant-related items. All items were recommended affirmatively, with one ordinance held in committee and one amended before approval.

• Approved transfer of $2,500 to South Side Community Council for District 3 Neighborhood Needs (2021-1968)
• Approved $7,039.68 warrant to D'Appolonia Engineering for expert services (2021-1830)
• Approved $15,000 increase to Fox Rothschild LLP contract for False Claims Act litigation (2021-1894)
• Approved repeal of property sale authorizations for four properties due to incomplete sales (2021-1895)
• Approved $3,403.76 settlement to George W. Pow for vehicle damage (2021-1931)
• Amended and approved ordinance repealing defunct boards and commissions (2021-1942)
• Held in committee ordinance to eliminate social security offset for municipal employees (2021-1943)
• Approved $117,219 amendment to Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for police equipment (2021-1932)

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is reviewing Petition 2021-1939 from Pittsburgh residents. The petition requests a public hearing regarding an ordinance to amend the city's zoning code for 'Oakland Subdistrict E / OPR-E: Oakland Crossings'.

• Petition 2021-1939 requesting a public hearing
• Proposed amendment to Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article IV, Chapter 908

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on October 5, 2021, for Petition 2021-1939, which requests a public hearing before City Council regarding a proposed zoning ordinance amendment for the Oakland Crossings subdistrict. The petition was deemed valid under the Home Rule Charter. No substantive decisions were made; the hearing was procedural only.

• Public hearing held for Petition 2021-1939 (10/05/21)
• Petition 2021-1939 validated under Home Rule Charter

City Council

Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding city grants and property acquisitions. Proposed items include funding for emergency housing services and the purchase of a building for a senior center. The agenda also includes various community proclamations.

• $1,214,418 for emergency shelter, outreach, and housing relocation services
• Purchase of 80 Wabash St up to $374,000 for the West End Healthy Active Living Center
• $100,000 grant request to rehabilitate windows at Oliver Bath House
• $30,000 grant request for play equipment in Phillips Park
• $260,600 contract to digitize historic permitting data

City Council passed a series of ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to the Zoning Code related to stormwater management and a resolution declaring housing as a human right. Several contracts and grants were approved, and multiple items were introduced and referred to committees for further review.

• Passed stormwater zoning code amendments (9-0)
• Passed resolution declaring housing as a human right (8-0, Gross out of room)
• Approved $2M design contract for Mount Washington landslide mitigation (9-0)
• Approved $900K food service program for Parks and Recreation (9-0)
• Approved $150K Neighborhood Employment Program (8-0, Gross out of room)
• Approved $150K Pittsburgh Partnership Employment Program (9-0)
• Approved $71,540 additional year for buildingeye software (9-0)
• Approved $17,000 IAPro software license renewal (8-0, Gross out of room)

Executive Session

The Pittsburgh City Council met in executive session to review two resolutions. One resolution authorizes a warrant for engineering expert services. The other proposes increasing funding for legal services related to False Claims Act litigation.

• Resolution authorizing $7,039.68 to D’Appolonia Engineering Division of Ground Technology, Inc. for expert services
• Resolution increasing Fox Rothschild LLP contract by $15,000.00 for legal services

The City Council held an executive session on October 4, 2021, to discuss two resolutions related to legal services. No formal action was taken during the session. The resolutions were scheduled for discussion only.

• Executive session held on Bill 2021-1830 (D'Appolonia Engineering warrant) — no action taken
• Executive session held on Bill 2021-1894 (Fox Rothschild LLP contract amendment) — no action taken

Standing Committees

The Pittsburgh Standing Committees will review several items regarding public works, finance, and land use. Discussions include a $2 million contract for landslide mitigation design and a resolution declaring housing as a human right. The committees will also consider property sales, software renewals, and employment program funding.

• $2,000,000 design services contract for Mount Washington Landslide Mitigation
• Resolution declaring housing as a human right
• $15,000 increase to Fox Rothschild legal services agreement
• $150,000 authorization for the 2021 Neighborhood Employment Program
• Zoning Code amendments related to stormwater management

The Finance and Law Committee recommended declaring housing as a human right, approved a $17,000 software license renewal for police, and held a Fox Rothschild contract amendment for executive session. The Public Works Committee recommended a $2 million design services agreement for Mount Washington landslide mitigation and approved a lease with Phipps Conservatory after reconsideration. Several other items were recommended, including property sales, employment programs, and zoning amendments.

• Declared housing as a human right (affirmatively recommended)
• Approved $2M design contract for Mount Washington landslide mitigation
• Approved $17,000 license renewal for IAPro police software
• Held Fox Rothschild contract amendment for executive session
• Approved lease with Phipps Conservatory for Garden Center (reconsidered and held)
• Approved $150,000 for 2021 Neighborhood Employment Program
• Approved $150,000 for 2021 Pittsburgh Partnership Employment Program
• Approved $900,000 for 2021-2022 Food Service Program

City Council

The council is considering several resolutions for infrastructure projects, including budget increases for the Charles Anderson Bridge. They are also reviewing grant applications for various streetscape improvements and sewage facility plan revisions. The agenda includes proclamations and calls to action regarding state-level funding.

• Budget increase for Charles Anderson Bridge project to $1,175,324.66
• Grant application for South 21st Street Complete Green Street Project up to $3,473,618.00
• Grant application for Second Avenue Streetscape project up to $2,105,118.00
• Grant application for Centre Avenue Streetscape Project up to $2,987,125.37
• Sewage facility plan revision for 635 Smithfield Street development

The Pittsburgh City Council held its regular meeting on September 28, 2021, and took final action on several items, including approving contracts for legal services, a donation for traffic calming, an extension of the Group Violence Intervention program, and a ban on cat declawing. The council also passed numerous resolutions related to sewage facility plans, property transfers, and grant agreements. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Approved $30,000 contract for legal services for City Council (9-0)
• Accepted $12,500 donation from JCC for traffic calming on Darlington Road (9-0)
• Approved $9,010,417 agreement with The Center that CARES for Group Violence Intervention (9-0)
• Passed ordinance prohibiting declawing of cats, as amended (9-0)
• Adopted sewage facility plan revisions for Herron Avenue, Garden Theater Block, and 346 Joncaire Street (9-0)
• Approved $7,442,500 cooperation agreement with URA for CDBG program (9-0)
• Authorized URA to acquire multiple properties for redevelopment (9-0)
• Approved sale of city land to Jacques Moye, Chris Stamler, and Rose Street Ventures (9-0)

Standing Committees

The Pittsburgh Standing Committees will consider a $7,442,500 cooperation agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority for community development grants. The agenda also includes an ordinance to prohibit the declawing of cats and a $12,500 donation for traffic calming on Darlington Road.

• Ordinance prohibiting the declawing of cats
• $7,442,500 cooperation agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority
• $12,500 donation from the Jewish Community Center for Darlington Road
• Amendments to the Residential Parking Permit Program
• Legal services contract not to exceed $30,000

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is conducting a public hearing for Bill 2021-1720. This ordinance proposes changes to several sections of the Pittsburgh Zoning Code related to stormwater management.

• Public hearing for Bill 2021-1720 regarding Stormwater Code updates

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on Bill 2021-1720, which proposes amendments to the Pittsburgh Zoning Code related to stormwater management. The bill was then referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development, with a due date of September 29, 2021. No final decision was made by this committee.

• Held public hearing on Bill 2021-1720 (stormwater code updates)
• Referred Bill 2021-1720 to Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

City Council

Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing proposals to rename Roberto Clemente Drive and update zoning procedures for site plans. The agenda also includes funding for the Mount Washington Landslide Mitigation project and food services for Parks and Recreation. Several items are being held for public hearings or further reports.

• Renaming of Roberto Clemente Drive to Roberto and Vera Clemente Drive
• $2,000,000 maximum for Mount Washington Landslide Mitigation design services
• $900,000 maximum for Parks and Recreation food service program
• Zoning code amendment adding 'Affordable Housing Impact Statements'
• $12,500 donation from the Jewish Community Center for Darlington Road traffic calming

City Council passed final approval for rezoning 27 parcels in the 7th and 14th wards to Educational Medical Institution (EMI) and approved Chatham University's new Institutional Master Plan, both by 8-0 votes. Council also passed an ordinance establishing traffic regulations for electric low-speed scooters and approved a no-cost agreement with SPIN for a scooter pilot. Numerous other resolutions and ordinances were passed, including contracts for legal services, software licenses, and a Mount Washington landslide mitigation design agreement.

• Approved rezoning 27 parcels to EMI for Chatham University (8-0)
• Approved Chatham University Institutional Master Plan (8-0)
• Passed ordinance establishing e-scooter traffic regulations (8-0)
• Approved no-cost SPIN e-scooter pilot agreement (8-0)
• Approved $2M Mount Washington landslide mitigation design contract (referred to committee)
• Approved $233,333 Operation Better Block violence intervention contract (8-0)
• Approved $150,000 Frost Todd Brown legal services contract (8-0)
• Approved $4,134.21 settlement for tree damage claim (8-0)

Standing Committees

City Council committees are reviewing resolutions regarding public safety funding, infrastructure, and zoning. The agenda includes a large-scale street outreach program and new traffic regulations for electric scooters. Other items involve zoning changes in the 12th, 7th, and 14th Wards.

• $9,010,417 resolution for the Pittsburgh Group Violence Intervention Street Outreach Program
• Ordinance establishing traffic regulations for electric low-speed scooters
• Zoning changes in the 12th Ward to convert residential parcels to local neighborhood commercial
• $233,333 resolution for the Operation Better Block street outreach program
• $168,486.90 increase for Homewood Park Infrastructure Upgrades

The standing committees recommended several items for full Council approval, including a $9,010,417 amendment for the Pittsburgh Group Violence Intervention Street Outreach Program with The Center that CARES, a $233,333 agreement with Operation Better Block for the same program, and a no-cost agreement with SPIN for an electric low-speed scooter pilot. Zoning changes were recommended for 16 parcels in the 12th Ward and 27 parcels in the 7th and 14th Wards, along with approval of Chatham University's Institutional Master Plan. The committees also approved various warrants, contracts, and invoices, including a $4,134.21 settlement for vehicle damage from tree branches and a $150,000 legal services agreement with Frost, Todd, Brown, LLC.

• Affirmatively recommended $9,010,417 amendment for Group Violence Intervention Street Outreach Program with The Center that CARES
• Affirmatively recommended $233,333 agreement with Operation Better Block for Group Violence Intervention Street Outreach Program
• Affirmatively recommended no-cost agreement with SPIN for electric low-speed scooter pilot
• Affirmatively recommended zoning change for 16 parcels in 12th Ward from RM-H to LNC
• Affirmatively recommended as amended zoning change for 27 parcels in 7th and 14th Wards to EMI
• Affirmatively recommended Chatham University Institutional Master Plan
• Approved $4,134.21 warrant to Charles & Deirdre Edmond for vehicle damage claim
• Approved $150,000 legal services agreement with Frost, Todd, Brown, LLC

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing several resolutions, including a $7,442,500 cooperation agreement for the Community Development Block Grant Program. The agenda also includes an ordinance regarding the confirmation of certain city officials and various property transactions with the Urban Redevelopment Authority.

• $7,442,500 cooperation agreement for the 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant Program
• Ordinance requiring Council confirmation for certain Deputy Directors and Chiefs
• Legal services contract not to exceed $30,000
• Sewage facility plan revisions for Garden Theater Block Project and 346 Joncaire Street
• Multiple property acquisitions and sales involving the Urban Redevelopment Authority

City Council passed final resolutions authorizing agreements for American Rescue Plan projects, including $74,878,811 with the Urban Redevelopment Authority, $17.5 million with PWSA for lead line replacement, $2.5 million with OnePGH for a guaranteed income project, and $80,000 with the Pittsburgh Parking Authority for the Kirkwood Avenue lot. All were amended before passage, with votes of 7-2 or 8-1. Council also passed final resolutions for legal services, settlements, and other items, and adopted multiple proclamations honoring individuals and organizations.

• Approved $74,878,811 URA ARP agreement (8-1, as amended)
• Approved $17.5M PWSA lead line replacement agreement (8-1, as amended)
• Approved $2.5M OnePGH guaranteed income project (7-2, as amended)
• Approved $80,000 PPA Kirkwood Avenue lot project (8-1, as amended)
• Approved $363,200 McGrail & Associates billboard tax litigation contract (9-0)
• Approved $200,000 Hawke McKeon & Sniscak PUC legal services (9-0)
• Approved $50,000 warrant to Community Justice Project (9-0)
• Approved bereavement leave for pregnancy loss (9-0, as amended)

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is conducting public hearings regarding a new Institutional Master Plan for Chatham University. The agenda includes an ordinance to rezone 27 parcels in the 7th and 14th Wards to the Educational/Medical Institution District.

• Rezoning of 27 parcels in 7th and 14th Wards to EMI district
• Approval of Chatham University Institutional Master Plan

The Committee on Hearings held public hearings on two Chatham University items: Bill 2021-1336, which would rezone 27 parcels in the 7th and 14th Wards to EMI (Educational Medical Institution), and Resolution 2021-1337, which would approve a new Institutional Master Plan for the university. Both items were referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development. No final votes were taken.

• Public hearing held on Bill 2021-1336 (zoning change for Chatham University)
• Public hearing held on Resolution 2021-1337 (Institutional Master Plan approval)
• Bill 2021-1336 referred to Committee on Land Use and Economic Development
• Resolution 2021-1337 referred to Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

Post Agenda

City Council will discuss a report regarding community redevelopment banking and bank lending within the City of Pittsburgh. This item was requested by Council Member Reverend Rickey Burgess.

• Discussion on the Report on Community Redevelopment Banking (Bank Lending in the City of Pgh)

The meeting was held to discuss a report on community redevelopment banking, specifically bank lending in the City of Pittsburgh, at the request of Council Member Reverend Rickey Burgess. No formal decisions were made; the item was a discussion only.

• Held discussion on community redevelopment banking report (no vote)

Standing Committees

The Finance and Law Committee is reviewing several large-scale American Rescue Plan agreements, including significant funding for the URA and PWSA lead line replacements. Other committees are considering ordinances regarding littering penalties and pregnancy loss bereavement leave. The agenda also includes various legal settlements and contract amendments.

• $74,878,811 agreement with URA for American Rescue Plan projects
• $17,500,000 agreement with PWSA for lead line replacement projects
• Ordinance to update littering and illegal dumping penalties
• Establishment of fully paid bereavement leave for pregnancy loss
• $2,500,000 agreement with OnePGH for a guaranteed personal income project

Pittsburgh City Council standing committees met on September 8, 2021, and recommended approval of numerous resolutions and ordinances. Key actions included advancing American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding agreements for projects like lead line replacement and a guaranteed income pilot, approving legal service contract increases, and recommending a zoning change for 27 parcels to an Educational Medical Institution district. Several items were held for public hearings or further committee review.

• Approved ARP agreement with URA for projects up to $74,878,811
• Approved ARP agreement with PWSA for lead line replacement up to $17,500,000
• Approved ARP agreement with OnePGH for guaranteed income project up to $2,500,000
• Approved increase to McGrail & Associates billboard tax litigation contract by $170,000 (new total $363,200)
• Approved increase to Hawke McKeon & Sniscak PUC legal services contract by $150,000 (new total $200,000)
• Approved zoning change for 27 parcels to EMI district, held for public hearing
• Approved bereavement leave for pregnancy loss (Ordinance 2021-1809)
• Approved littering ordinance update with community restitution penalties (2021-1807)

Executive Session

The City Council met in executive session to discuss resolutions regarding legal service contracts and settlements. The items include funding increases for existing professional service agreements and authorizing payments for specific litigation matters.

• Increase McGrail & Associates contract by $170,000 for billboard tax litigation
• Increase Hawke McKeon & Sniscak, LLP contract by $150,000 for PUC matters
• Authorize a payment up to $50,000 to Community Justice Project for legal settlement fees
• Authorize an $8,000 payment to Michael J. Machen for zoning case legal services

The City Council held an executive session on September 7, 2021, to discuss four resolutions related to legal and consulting services. No votes or decisions were made during the session; it was purely procedural. The bills were referred to the Committee on Finance and Law.

• Executive session held on Bill 1755 (McGrail & Associates consulting, increase to $363,200) — no action taken
• Executive session held on Bill 1756 (Hawke McKeon & Sniscak legal services, increase to $200,000) — no action taken
• Executive session held on Bill 1757 (Community Justice Project warrant, $50,000) — no action taken
• Executive session held on Bill 1758 (Michael J. Machen warrant, $8,000) — no action taken

City Council

Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding public safety and infrastructure. The agenda includes amendments to violence intervention funding and significant transfers into street resurfacing budgets. The council will also consider rezoning 27 parcels for Chatham University.

• Amend agreement with The Center that CARES for violence intervention up to $9,010,417
• Rezoning 27 parcels in 7th and 14th Wards for Educational Medical Institution use
• Increase Homewood Park Infrastructure Upgrades budget by $168,486.90
• Authorize agreement with Operation Better Block for $233,333
• Transfer funds to increase street resurfacing budgets across multiple capital years

City Council passed a 10-year, $10,160,280 license agreement with Crown Castle Fiber LLC to connect 131 city sites with dark fiber internet. The council also approved several capital budget transfers, shifting over $4.7 million from various projects to street resurfacing. A $9,010,417 agreement with The Center that CARES for the Group Violence Intervention Street Outreach Program was referred to committee.

• Approved 10-year, $10,160,280 Crown Castle Fiber LLC agreement for a unified fiber network connecting 131 city sites.
• Passed four capital budget amendments transferring a combined $4,715,742.78 to street resurfacing from other projects.
• Approved $9,010,417 amended agreement with The Center that CARES for the Group Violence Intervention Street Outreach Program.
• Passed Dark Sky Lighting ordinance requiring new city streetlights and facility/parks lighting to comply with dark sky principles.
• Approved $1,016,028 per year Crown Castle Fiber license for dark fiber infrastructure.
• Passed $67,500 donation from Jewish Community Center for a police/fire/EMS wellness app by Cordico.
• Approved renaming Fineview Park ballfield the Kenneth W. 'Kenny' Minton Sr. Memorial Ballfield.
• Referred e-scooter ordinance and SPIN pilot agreement to the Committee on Public Works.

Standing Committees

The Finance and Law, Public Safety Services, and Public_Works committees are reviewing several resolutions. The agenda includes reallocating millions of dollars from various capital projects to street resurfacing. It also covers federal justice grants for the police and new lighting standards for city facilities.

• Reallocation of $2,883,238 to street resurfacing within the 2021 Capital Budget
• DOJ Byrne Justice Assistance Grant agreements totaling over $340,000
• Increase of $170,000 for billboard tax litigation consulting services
• Ordinance requiring new city lighting to follow Dark Sky Lighting principles
• Authorization of a $67,500 donation from JCC for a public safety wellness app

The Finance and Law Committee held four legal service agreements for executive session, including a $170,000 increase for billboard tax litigation and a $150,000 increase for PUC legal services. The committee affirmatively recommended shifting over $4.7 million from various capital projects (including playgrounds, public safety facilities, and the Cowley Recreation Center) to street resurfacing. The Public Safety Services Committee recommended accepting grants for ventilators, police canines, and DOJ Byrne grants, plus a $67,500 donation for a police wellness app. The Innovation, Performance and Asset Management Committee recommended a 10-year, $10.16 million dark fiber network contract with Crown Castle.

• Held for executive session: increases to legal service agreements for billboard tax litigation ($170,000) and PUC matters ($150,000).
• Affirmatively recommended: $4.7 million+ shifted from capital projects (playgrounds, public safety facilities, Cowley Recreation Center) to street resurfacing.
• Affirmatively recommended: $7,267 grant for emergency ventilators from PA EMS Provider Foundation.
• Affirmatively recommended: $8,500 purchase of one canine for the Bureau of Police.
• Affirmatively recommended: DOJ Byrne grants for police equipment totaling $341,702 across four years.
• Affirmatively recommended: acceptance of $67,500 donation from JCC for a police wellness app.
• Affirmatively recommended: 10-year, $10.16 million dark fiber network contract with Crown Castle Fiber LLC.
• Affirmatively recommended: $50,000 agreement with Tree Pittsburgh for a Significant Tree Registry.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding American Rescue Plan funding, including major projects for lead line replacement and URA development. The agenda also includes updates to the city's littering laws and new bereavement leave policies.

• $74,878,811 for Urban Redevelopment Authority projects via American Rescue Plan
• $17,500,000 for lead line replacement projects with PWSA
• $2,500,000 for the OnePGH guaranteed personal income project
• Ordinance to update penalties for littering and illegal dumping
• New bereavement leave policy for City employees experiencing pregnancy loss

City Council passed several resolutions related to the American Rescue Plan, including agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority ($74,878,811), Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority ($17,500,000), and OnePGH ($2,500,000). Council also passed final amendments to capital budgets and approved cooperation agreements with PWSA for several infrastructure projects. All votes were 9-0.

• Passed $74,878,811 URA ARP agreement (9-0)
• Passed $17,500,000 PWSA lead line replacement ARP agreement (9-0)
• Passed $2,500,000 OnePGH guaranteed income project ARP agreement (9-0)
• Passed $80,000 Kirkwood Avenue lot project ARP agreement (9-0)
• Passed PWSA cooperation agreements for Winchester Drive, Nobles Lane, and Fleury Way projects (9-0 each)
• Passed capital budget amendments transferring $15,000 to URA for sidewalk repairs (9-0)
• Adopted plan revision for DPW 4th Division Maintenance Facility sewer plan (9-0)
• Referred littering ordinance amendment to Public Safety Services committee

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings will hold a public hearing regarding Bill 2021-1713. This resolution submits a recommendation from the Commission on Naming Public Properties to rename the ballfield at Fineview Park.

• Resolution to rename the Fineview Park ballfield (Bill 2021-1713)

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on Bill 2021-1713, a resolution recommending the renaming of the ballpark at Fineview Park (Field) to the Kenneth W. 'Kenny' Minton Sr. Memorial Ballfield. The hearing was held on August 25, 2021, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation. No final decision was made by the committee at this meeting.

• Held a public hearing on Bill 2021-1713 to rename the Fineview Park ballfield after Kenneth W. 'Kenny' Minton Sr.
• Referred Bill 2021-1713 to the Committee on Urban Recreation for further consideration.

Standing Committees

The Pittsburgh Standing Committees are reviewing several items, including property acquisitions and budget transfers. The agenda includes a proposal to give city residents priority for park rentals and funds for sidewalk repairs.

• Ordinance 2021-1586: Prioritizing City residents for park facility rentals
• Resolution 2021-1742: Property acquisition at 322-324 Arlington Avenue (not to exceed $10,000)
• Resolution 2021-1729: Transferring $15,000 from Signage funds to the URA for sidewalk repairs
• Resolutions 2021-1750 and 2021-1751: Cooperation agreements with PWSA for Winchester Drive and Nobles Lane projects

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing several items including budget increases for equipment leasing and intersection projects. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding dark sky lighting standards and parking meter enforcement. Additionally, the council will consider various property use agreements and sewage facility plan revisions.

• $7,606,000 increase to the Capital Equipment Acquisition line item
• $3,025,000 budget for Wenzell Avenue / Carnahan Road Intersection project
• Ordinance requiring new streetlights to follow Dark Sky Lighting principles
• $50,000 agreement with Tree Pittsburgh for a Significant Tree Registry
• Ordinance making Dynamic Hours Parking enforceable at any time

City Council passed an ordinance making Dynamic Hours Parking enforceable at any time as determined by the City Treasurer, with a final vote of 8-0 (Council Member Burgess absent). The council also adopted two proclamations honoring Kenny Minton and Eagle Scout Sage Yanoff, and approved the appointment of Councilman Bobby Wilson to the Pittsburgh Land Bank Board. All other legislation was read and referred to committees, with no other final decisions made.

• Passed Dynamic Hours Parking ordinance (8-0)
• Adopted proclamation honoring Kenny Minton (Enactment No. 494)
• Adopted proclamation honoring Eagle Scout Sage Yanoff (Enactment No. 495)
• Approved appointment of Councilman Bobby Wilson to Land Bank Board (Enactment No. 496)

City Council

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate for the Pittsburgh City Council. The document lists standard items such as roll call and public comments but does not specify any particular legislative actions or resolutions.

The August 20, 2021 City Council meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions recorded. Six members were present, three were excused, and the minutes note only routine items like roll call, proclamations, and approval of minutes before adjournment.

• Excused absent members Burgess, Coghill, and Lavelle

Post Agenda

Pittsburgh City Council will meet with the Board of Education and Superintendent to discuss plans for increasing academic achievement. The agenda also includes consideration of Resolution 2021-1135, which declares a State of Educational Emergency in the City of Pittsburgh.

• Discussion on programs to increase academic achievement
• Resolution 2021-1135: Declaring a State of Educational Emergency

The council held a discussion with the Board of Education and Superintendent on plans to increase academic achievement, and held Bill 2021-1135, a resolution declaring a State of Educational Emergency in Pittsburgh. No final vote was taken; the item was held on the post agenda.

• Held Bill 2021-1135, declaring a State of Educational Emergency (no vote taken)
• Discussed current and future academic achievement programs with Board of Education and Superintendent

Post Agenda

Pittsburgh City Council will hold a discussion with representatives from publicly-funded charter schools regarding plans to increase academic achievement. The council will also consider Resolution 2021-1135, which declares a State of Educational Emergency in the City of Pittsburgh.

• Discussion with public charter school representatives on academic achievement
• Resolution 2021-1135 declaring a State of Educational Emergency

The meeting was a post-agenda discussion at the request of Council Members Burgess, Lavelle, and Kail-Smith, focused on publicly-funded charter schools and their plans to increase academic achievement. The agenda also included Resolution 2021-1135, declaring a State of Educational Emergency in the City of Pittsburgh, which was held. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

• Held Resolution 2021-1135 declaring a State of Educational Emergency

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing several items for final action, including budget amendments and contract approvals. The agenda includes allocating over $7 million in federal rental assistance funds and authorizing a security services contract up to $3.3 million. Other business involves accepting donations and addressing local ordinance updates.

• Adding $7,079,817.50 in Emergency Rental Assistance 2 funds to the 2021 Capital Budget
• Security services contract with St. Moritz Security Services, Inc. up to $3,314,000
• Accepting a $100,000 donation from First Tee of Pittsburgh for Bob O’Connor Golf Course site work
• Payment of $7,235.36 to Duquesne Light Company for damage caused by a City vehicle
• Ordinance establishing temporary emergency COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave

City Council passed an ordinance creating temporary COVID-19 paid sick leave under the Paid Sick Days Act, with Council Member Coghill voting no. Council also approved the University of Pittsburgh's new Institutional Master Plan, a $3.3M security services contract amendment, and $7.08M in emergency rental assistance funds. A resolution to sell vacant lots on Wilson Avenue to Blight 2 Light Incorporated failed 0-8, and historic designation for the East Liberty Mellon Bank was denied 6-1-1.

• Passed temporary COVID-19 paid sick leave ordinance (7-1)
• Approved University of Pittsburgh Institutional Master Plan (8-0)
• Approved $3,314,000 St. Moritz Security Services contract amendment (8-0)
• Approved $7,079,817.50 in Emergency Rental Assistance 2 funds (8-0)
• Denied historic designation for East Liberty Mellon Bank (6-1-1)
• Failed sale of Wilson Avenue vacant lots to Blight 2 Light Inc. (0-8)
• Approved $100,000 First Tee of Pittsburgh donation for Schenley Park clubhouse (8-0)
• Approved $7,235.36 settlement to Duquesne Light for pole damage (8-0)

Standing Committees

The Finance and Law, Public Safety Services, and Public Works committees are reviewing several items. These include accepting a $100,000 donation for the Bob O’Connor Golf Course and amending security guard service contracts. The committees are also discussing COVID-19 paid sick leave conditions and new gas pipeline easements.

• Adding $7,079,817.50 in Emergency Rental Assistance funds to the 2021 Capital Budget
• Accepting a $100,000 donation from First Tee of Pittsburgh for Bob O’Connor Golf Course work
• Amending security guard services contract with St. Moritz Security Services up to $3,314,000
• Authorizing the sale of vacant Wilson Avenue lots to Blight 2 Light Incorporated
• Agreement with Allegheny County for $50,000 in hazardous material response funding

The standing committees recommended several items, including an amended COVID-19 paid sick leave ordinance, a $3.3M increase for security guard services, and a $100,000 donation for a golf course clubhouse. A historic designation for the East Liberty Mellon Bank failed on a 1-6 vote. The committees also approved numerous resolutions, invoices, and transfers.

• Amended and recommended COVID-19 paid sick leave ordinance (2021-1721)
• Recommended $3,314,000 security services contract amendment with St. Moritz (2021-1697)
• Recommended $100,000 donation from First Tee of Pittsburgh for golf course clubhouse (2021-1715)
• Recommended $7,079,817.50 ERAP 2 rental assistance allocation (2021-1694)
• Historic designation for East Liberty Mellon Bank failed (1-6)
• Recommended University of Pittsburgh Institutional Master Plan (2021-1448)
• Recommended zoning change for Banksville Road parcel (2021-1530)
• Approved invoices and intradepartmental transfers

Executive Session

The Pittsburgh City Council is holding an executive session regarding Resolution 2020-0776. This resolution concerns the designation of St. John Vianney Church at 225 Allen Street as a historic structure. The session also addresses an ongoing lawsuit between Bishop Zubik and the City of Pittsburgh.

• Resolution 2020-0776 for historic designation of St. John Vianney Church
• Ongoing lawsuit between Bishop Zubik and the City of Pittsburgh regarding the church

The City Council held an executive session on July 21, 2021, to discuss Bill 2020-0776, a resolution to designate St. John Vianney Church at 225 Allen Street as a Historic Structure under Title 11. The meeting was held with no action taken, meaning no vote or decision was made. This was one of several executive sessions on the bill, with prior sessions held on 11/20/20, 12/1/20, and 1/28/21.

• Held executive session on Bill 2020-0776 (St. John Vianney Church historic designation) — no action taken

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is scheduled to hold a public hearing for Bill 2021-1530. The bill proposes amending the Pittsburgh Code to rezone a portion of a parcel in the 20th Ward from Parks to Neighborhood Industrial.

• Bill 2021-1530: Rezoning part of a Banksville Road parcel from Parks to Neighborhood Industrial

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on Bill 2021-1530, which would rezone a portion of a parcel on Banksville Road from Parks (P) to Neighborhood Industrial (NDI). The hearing was held on July 20, 2021, and the bill was then referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development. No final decision was made at this hearing.

• Held public hearing on Bill 2021-1530 (zoning change, Banksville Road)
• Referred Bill 2021-1530 to Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

City Council

The council is reviewing several items, including a $16,265,169 increase to the 2021 capital budget via American Rescue Plan funding. Other business includes accepting a $100,000 donation for Bob O’Connor Golf Course and amending procurement rules for small service agreements.

• $16,265,169 increase to the 2021 capital budget via American Rescue Plan funding
• Acceptance of a $100,000 donation from First Tee of Pittsburgh for Bob O’Connor Golf Course
• $50,000 agreement with Allegheny County for hazardous material response funding
• $37,703 settlement for property damage at 6 Milroy Street caused by a police vehicle
• Proposed renaming of the Fineview Park field to Kenneth W. “Kenny” Minton Sr. Memorial Ballfield

City Council passed four resolutions to allocate American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding, including a $57.3 million increase to the 2021 Capital Budget. The votes were 8-1, with Council Member Gross dissenting. Council also approved a $37,703 settlement for property damage from a police vehicle and a $150,000 settlement for litigation and a workers' compensation claim.

• Passed 2021-1652, appropriating federal ARP funding for 2021-2024 (8-1).
• Passed 2021-1653, reopening the 2021 budget for ARP funding (8-1).
• Passed 2021-1654, reopening 2021 positions for ARP funding (8-1).
• Passed 2021-1655, increasing 2021 Capital Budget line items by $57,349,840 with ARP funds (8-1).
• Passed 2021-1674, issuing a $37,703 warrant to Joseph & Marcella Parham for police vehicle damage (9-0).
• Passed 2021-1693, issuing three warrants totaling $150,000 for litigation and workers' comp settlements (9-0).
• Passed 2021-1648, amending the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater lease agreement (7-0, 2 out of room).
• Held 2021-1661, amending the COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave ordinance, indefinitely (9-0).

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is reviewing Resolution 2021-1448 regarding a new Institutional Master Plan for the University of Pittsburgh. The plan involves property in the Educational/Medical Institution District within the 4th and 5th Wards.

• Resolution 2021-1448: University of Pittsburgh Institutional Master Plan
• Zoning review for Educational/Medical Institution District (EMI)

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on Bill 2021-1448, which would approve a new Institutional Master Plan for the University of Pittsburgh. The plan covers property zoned EMI in the 4th and 5th Wards, Council Districts 3, 6, and 8. No vote was taken; the bill was referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development.

• Held public hearing on Bill 2021-1448 (Pitt Institutional Master Plan)
• Referred Bill 2021-1448 to Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is conducting a public hearing regarding Bill 2021-1135 PPS. This resolution, sponsored by Council Members Burgess and Lavelle, proposes declaring a State of Educational Emergency in the City of Pittsburgh.

• Bill 2021-1135 PPS: Resolution declaring a State of Educational Emergency

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on Bill 2021-1135, a resolution declaring a State of Educational Emergency in the City of Pittsburgh. The hearing was held remotely on July 14, 2021, and was sponsored by Council Members Burgess and Lavelle. No vote or decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Held a public hearing on Bill 2021-1135, a resolution declaring a State of Educational Emergency in the City of Pittsburgh.

Standing Committees

The Finance and Law and Public Works committees are reviewing several items, including a $57.3 million increase to the 2021 Capital Budget using American Rescue Plan funding. The agenda also includes street paving projects, budget transfers for pool operations, and property permits.

• $57,349,840 capital budget increase via American Rescue Plan funds
• $380,000 transfer from Public Works to Parks & Recreation for lifeguard pay
• Smithfield Street reconstruction budget increase to $9,080,000
• South Side Signals Project cost increase to $701,915.05
• $37,703 settlement for property damage by a city police vehicle

The Finance and Law Committee recommended approval of a $150,000 settlement package, including payments to Robert Kramer and a workers' comp transfer, and advanced an ordinance to end COVID-19 paid sick leave when the federal emergency ends. It tabled a $380,000 lifeguard pay and pool reopening resolution, and recommended amended resolutions to appropriate American Rescue Plan funds and reopen the 2021 budget. The Public Works Committee recommended several contracts, including South Side Signals design and construction inspection, and approved paving for Cerise Place and Ryolite Way. The Land Use Committee recommended a pilot deconstruction program with Construction Junction, and the Urban Recreation Committee held a park rental priority ordinance.

• Approved $150,000 in settlements: $100 to Robert Kramer, $50,000 to Kramer c/o Law Offices of Joel Sansone, and $99,900 transferred from WC-VEBA for a workers' comp claim.
• Recommended an ordinance to end Temporary Covid-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave upon termination of federal Proclamation 9994.
• Tabled a resolution to transfer $380,000 for lifeguard pay and pool reopening.
• Recommended as amended resolutions to appropriate American Rescue Plan funding and reopen the 2021 budget.
• Approved a $37,703 settlement to Joseph & Marcella Parham for police vehicle damage.
• Held a resolution on parking agreements with the Public Parking Authority until 7/21/2021.
• Recommended contracts for South Side Signals: design increase to $701,915.05 and construction inspection with Larson Design for $514,472.57.
• Recommended paving Cerise Place and Ryolite Way, and a deconstruction pilot with Construction Junction.

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings will hold a public hearing regarding Bill 2021-1612. This bill proposes designating the East Liberty Mellon Bank at 6112 Penn Avenue as a historic structure. The owner's agent is opposed to the nomination.

• Historic designation for 6112 Penn Avenue (Bill 2021-1612)

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on Bill 2021-1612, which would designate the East Liberty Mellon Bank at 6112 Penn Avenue as a Historic Structure under Title 11. The owner's agent opposed the nomination. The bill was referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development; no final decision was made.

• Held public hearing on Bill 2021-1612 (historic designation)
• Referred Bill 2021-1612 to Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

City Council

The council is reviewing several resolutions regarding infrastructure and city contracts. This includes increasing funds for the South Side Signals Project and updating security service agreements. The agenda also features items related to zoning changes and property sales.

• Increase South Side Signals Project cost up to $701,915.05
• Add $7,079,817.50 in ERAP 2 funds to the 2021 Capital Budget
• Amend security guard services contract with St. Moritz Security Services up to $3,314,000
• Authorize a permanent easement for Peoples Natural Gas at Diamond Street Parking Lot
• Establish a new Inclusionary Housing Interim Planning Overlay District

City Council passed five ordinances and resolutions on final reading, including amendments to the Direct Energy electricity supply agreement, the EARN jobs program grant application, a Keystone Historic Preservation grant for the Manchester Historic District, and a cooperation agreement with PWSA for the South Side Signals Project. The Council also recommitted the COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave ordinance to the Finance and Law Committee. All other items were introduced and referred to committees, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Passed finally: Amended Direct Energy electricity supply agreement (9-0)
• Passed finally: EARN jobs program grant application, not to exceed $3,828,594 (9-0)
• Passed finally: Keystone Historic Preservation grant for Manchester Historic District, total project cost $35,000 (9-0)
• Passed finally: PWSA cooperation agreement for South Side Signals Project (9-0)
• Recommitted: COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave ordinance to Finance and Law Committee (9-0)
• Adopted proclamation honoring Tasso Katselas (Enactment No. 445)
• Waived and referred: South Side Signals design contract amendment, not to exceed $701,915.05 (Enactment No. 467)
• Waived and referred: Larson Design contract for South Side Signals, not to exceed $514,472.57 (Enactment No. 468)

Executive Session

The City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss Resolution 2021-1693. This resolution authorizes the issuance of three warrants totaling $150,000.00 for litigation settlements and a workers' compensation claim transfer.

• $100 payment to Robert Kramer for litigation settlement SA-19-00286 and 1299 CD 2019
• $50,000 payment to Robert Kramer via Law Offices of Joel Sansone for litigation 2:19-cv-00539
• $99,900 transfer from the WC-VEBA account for workers' compensation claim DSP-7917791-1

The City Council held an executive session on July 13, 2021, to discuss Bill 2021-1693, which authorizes three warrants totaling $150,000 for settlements and a workers' compensation claim. No action was taken during the session; the matter was referred to the Committee on Finance and Law.

• Held executive session on Bill 2021-1693 (no action taken)
• Referred Bill 2021-1693 to Committee on Finance and Law

Committee on Hearings

The committee is reviewing resolutions to incorporate federal American Rescue Plan funds into the city budget. These measures include reopening the 2021 budget and increasing capital budget line items by $57,349,840.

• Appropriation of federal American Rescue Plan funding from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2024
• Reopening the 2021 budget and employee compensation levels to account for ARP funds
• Increasing capital budget line items by $57,349,840 using American Rescue Plan funding

The Committee on Hearings held public hearings on four resolutions related to American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding, including appropriating federal funds over four years, reopening the 2021 operating budget, adjusting positions, and increasing capital budget line items by $57,349,840. All items were referred to the Committee on Finance and Law. No final votes were taken.

• Held public hearing on 2021-1652 (ARP funding appropriation) and referred to Finance and Law
• Held public hearing on 2021-1653 (reopen 2021 operating budget for ARP) and referred to Finance and Law
• Held public hearing on 2021-1654 (reopen 2021 positions for ARP) and referred to Finance and Law
• Held public hearing on 2021-1655 (increase capital budget by $57,349,840 for ARP) and referred to Finance and Law

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is conducting public hearings regarding the allocation of federal American Rescue Plan funding. Proposed resolutions include reopening the 2021 budget and adjusting employee compensation levels. One proposal specifically seeks to increase various capital budget line items by $57,349,840.

• Resolution 2021-1652: Appropriating federal American Rescue Plan funding through December 31, 2024
• Resolution 2021-1653: Reopening the 2021 budget to account for American Rescue Plan funding
• Resolution 2021-1654: Adjusting 2021 employee and officer compensation levels for American Rescue Plan funds
• Resolution 2021-1655: Increasing capital budget line items by $57,349,840 using American Rescue Plan funding

The Committee on Hearings held public hearings on four resolutions related to American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding. The hearings were held remotely on July 10, 2021, with additional hearings scheduled for July 12, 2021. No votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes; the items were only heard.

• Held public hearing on Resolution 2021-1652, appropriating ARP funds for 2021-2024
• Held public hearing on Resolution 2021-1653, amending the 2021 operating budget for ARP funds
• Held public hearing on Resolution 2021-1654, amending the 2021 positions and compensation budget for ARP funds
• Held public hearing on Resolution 2021-1655, amending the 2021 capital budget by $57,349,840 for ARP funds

Post Agenda

City Council will hold a discussion with school officials and the PFT regarding plans to increase academic achievement. The agenda also includes Bill 2021-1135, which proposes declaring a State of Educational Emergency in Pittsburgh.

• Resolution 2021-1135 declaring a State of Educational Emergency
• Discussion with the Board of Education and PFT on increasing academic achievement

The City Council discussed a resolution declaring a State of Educational Emergency in Pittsburgh, sponsored by Council Members Burgess, Lavelle, and Kail-Smith. The item was held to the Committee on Hearings, with public hearings scheduled for June 30 and July 14, 2021. No final decision was made at this meeting.

• Held Bill 2021-1135 to the Committee on Hearings

Standing Committees

The Standing Committees will review several resolutions regarding the implementation of American Rescue Plan funding. This includes amending the 2021 budget and capital improvement program. Other items include a fund transfer for pool operations and updates to COVID-19 sick leave ordinances.

• $57,349,840 increase to the 2021 Capital Budget using American Rescue Plan funds
• $380,000 transfer from Public Works to Parks & Recreation for lifeguard pay and pool reopening
• Grant application for the EARN program with costs not to exceed $3,828,594
• Ordinance to expire the Temporary Covid-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave
• $17,500 city match for Manchester Historic District preservation grants

The standing committees met and took action on several items. They held four American Rescue Plan funding resolutions for public hearings scheduled for July 10 and 12, and held a lifeguard pay transfer in committee. They advanced a COVID-19 paid sick leave ordinance amendment, an electricity supply agreement, a jobs initiative grant application, a historic district grant, and a PWSA agreement. They also approved a list of invoices and P-card approvals.

• Held 2021-1588 (lifeguard pay transfer) in Finance & Law Committee
• Held 2021-1652, 1653, 1654, 1655 (ARP funding resolutions) for public hearings
• Amended and recommended 2021-1661 (COVID-19 paid sick leave expiration)
• Recommended 2021-1649 (Direct Energy electricity supply agreement)
• Recommended 2021-1650 (EARN grant application, up to $3,828,594)
• Recommended 2021-1657 (Manchester Historic District grant, $35,000 total)
• Recommended 2021-1673 (PWSA South Side Signals Project agreement)
• Approved invoices and P-card approvals

Post Agenda

Pittsburgh City Council will hold a discussion regarding the American Rescue Plan. The item was requested by Council Member Theresa Kail-Smith and includes guests from the Mayor's Office and the Office of Management and Budget.

• Discussion on the American Rescue Plan

The meeting was held remotely on July 6, 2021, at the request of Council Member Theresa Kail-Smith, solely to discuss the American Rescue Plan. No formal decisions, votes, or approvals were made during this discussion-only session.

City Council

Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding infrastructure projects and public safety grants. The agenda includes updates to the Smithfield Street reconstruction budget and new funding for auto theft prevention.

• Budget amendment for Smithfield Street reconstruction to $9,080,000
• Grant of $380,057.10 for DUI enforcement and outreach
• Grant of $291,142.00 for auto theft prevention activities
• Construction of 43 housing units at 5824 Forward Avenue
• $200,000 contract for ARPA funding administration

City Council passed final approval for the continued designation of the Downtown Pittsburgh Business Improvement District, and approved a $200,000 contract with Maher Duessel for American Rescue Plan Act administration, with Council Member Gross voting no. The council also passed several other resolutions, including grants for traffic safety and auto theft prevention, and a settlement for a police vehicle damage claim.

• Passed finally: Downtown Pittsburgh Business Improvement District continuation (2021-1562), 9-0.
• Passed finally: $200,000 ARPA administration contract with Maher Duessel (2021-1656), 8-1 (Gross no).
• Passed finally: $380,057.10 Police Traffic Services grant for impaired driving enforcement (2021-1635), 9-0.
• Passed finally: $291,142 Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant (2021-1636), 9-0.
• Passed finally: $37,703 settlement to Joseph & Marcella Parham for police vehicle damage (2021-1674), referred to Finance and Law.
• Passed finally: $2,717.88 settlement to Michael A. Douglas for salt truck damage (2021-1634), 9-0.
• Passed finally: 2021 HUD funding allocation amendments (2021-1638), 9-0.
• Passed finally: URA land sale to TomTom24 Development for 2178 Centre Ave (2021-1632), 9-0.

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is scheduled to hold public hearings for Bill 2021-1135 PPS. This resolution proposes declaring a State of Educational Emergency in the City of Pittsburgh.

• Resolution 2021-1135 PPS: Declaring a State of Educational Emergency

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on Bill 2021-1135, a resolution declaring a State of Educational Emergency in the City of Pittsburgh. The hearing was held remotely on June 30, 2021, and the bill was referred to the committee. No vote or final decision was made during this hearing.

• Held public hearing on Bill 2021-1135, a resolution declaring a State of Educational Emergency in the City of Pittsburgh.
• Referred Bill 2021-1135 to the Committee on Hearings.

Standing Committees

The Pittsburgh Standing Committees are reviewing resolutions for various city services and funding. Proposed items include contracts for managing federal ARPA funds and grants for impaired driving enforcement and auto theft prevention. The agenda also includes budget transfers for park staff and public art coordination.

• Resolution authorizing a $200,000 contract with Maher Duessel for ARPA administration
• Grant agreement for $380,057.10 to fund impaired driving enforcement
• Grant agreement for $291,142.00 to combat auto theft
• Budget transfer of $380,000 from Public Works to Parks & Recreation for lifeguard pay
• Contract for an 'Art in Parks' coordinator not to exceed $25,000

The Finance and Law Committee recommended approval of a $200,000 contract with Maher Duessel for ARPA administration, and held a $380,000 transfer for lifeguard pay and pool reopening until July 7. The Public Safety Services Committee recommended accepting a $380,057.10 state grant for impaired driving enforcement and a $291,142 grant for auto theft prevention. The Land Use and Economic Development Committee recommended a $25,000 contract for an Art in Parks coordinator and a capital budget amendment. The Urban Recreation Committee held a park rental priority ordinance until July 7. The Intergovernmental Affairs Committee recommended a sewage plan revision, a RADical ImPAct grant amendment, and several property transactions, including the sale of 2178 Centre Avenue to TomTom24 Development, LLC.

• Recommended approval of $200,000 contract with Maher Duessel for ARPA administration (2021-1656).
• Held $380,000 transfer for lifeguard pay and pool reopening until 7/7/2021 (2021-1588).
• Recommended approval of Downtown Pittsburgh Business Improvement District continuation (2021-1562).
• Recommended approval of $2,717.88 settlement for salt truck damage claim (2021-1634).
• Approved all listed invoices and P-card approvals.
• Recommended approval of $380,057.10 state grant for impaired driving enforcement (2021-1635).
• Recommended approval of $291,142 grant for auto theft prevention (2021-1636).
• Recommended approval of $25,000 contract for Art in Parks coordinator (2021-1637).

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings will hold a public hearing regarding Bill 2021-1562. This resolution provides for the continued designation of a Downtown Pittsburgh Business Improvement District at the request of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.

• Public hearing for Bill 2021-1562 regarding the Downtown Pittsburgh Business Improvement District

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on Bill 2021-1562, which would continue the Downtown Pittsburgh Business Improvement District (BID) for the area shown on Exhibit A, at the request of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. The hearing was held on June 29, 2021, and the bill was then referred to the Committee on Finance and Law. No vote was taken at this hearing.

• Held a public hearing on Bill 2021-1562 (Downtown BID continuation).
• Referred Bill 2021-1562 to the Committee on Finance and Law.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding American Rescue Plan funding, including a $57.3 million increase to the 2021 Capital Budget. The agenda also includes renewals for the COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration and various infrastructure grants.

• $57,349,840 increase to the 2021 Capital Budget via American Rescue Plan funding
• $500,000 grant for the construction of the Davis Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
• $200,000 grant for sidewalk improvements on Irvine Street in Hazelwood
• $200,000 contract with Maher Duessel for American Rescue Plan administration
• Renewal of the COVID-19 Declaration of Disaster Emergency until August 3, 2021

Pittsburgh City Council voted 8-0 to extend the city's COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration for 35 additional days, through August 3, 2021. Council also passed final approval on a series of resolutions, including accepting grant funding for the Davis Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and Irvine Street sidewalk improvements, and approving various street name changes. Several items were introduced and referred to committees, including resolutions related to American Rescue Plan funding and a proposed amendment to the temporary COVID-19 paid sick leave ordinance.

• Extended the COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration through August 3, 2021 (passed 8-0).
• Approved accepting $500,000 in state funding for the Davis Avenue Pedestrian Bridge.
• Approved accepting $200,000 in state funding for Irvine Street sidewalk improvements.
• Approved a $29,399 warrant to Independent Enterprises for Magee Street restoration work.
• Approved a preservation agreement with the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh.
• Approved naming a fountain at Allegheny Commons the 'Patricia Regan Rooney Memorial Fountain'.
• Approved new street names: MARY PECK BOND PLACE, DAMMOND DRIVE, UTTERBACK DRIVE, and BELLTOWER LANE.
• Approved extending the Granicus software contract for 12 months at a cost of $58,033.36.

Standing Committees

The Pittsburgh Standing Committees will discuss budget transfers for pool operations and grants for infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes reviewing departmental invoices and proposed street name changes.

• $380,000 transfer from Public Works to Parks & Recreation for lifeguard pay and pool reopening
• $500,000 grant for the construction of the Davis Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
• $200,000 grant for sidewalk improvements on Irvine Street in Hazelwood
• Ordinance to give City residents priority for park facility rentals
• Designation of the East Liberty Mellon Bank as a Historic Structure

The standing committees met and approved numerous items, including grant funding for the Davis Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and Irvine Street sidewalk improvements, a contract extension for Legistar software, and several street name changes. A resolution to transfer $380,000 for lifeguard pay and pool openings was held in committee, as was an ordinance on park facility rental priority for residents. All other items were affirmatively recommended.

• Held $380K transfer for lifeguard pay and pool openings in Finance & Law Committee
• Approved $500K grant for Davis Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
• Approved $200K grant for Irvine Street sidewalk improvements
• Approved $29,399 warrant for Magee Street restoration
• Approved $58,033.36 Legistar contract extension
• Approved street name changes: MARY PECK BOND PLACE, DAMMOND DRIVE, UTTERBACK DRIVE, BELLTOWER LANE
• Held ordinance on park facility rental priority for residents
• Approved all listed invoices and P-card approvals

Post Agenda

City Council members will discuss student academic achievement data with community stakeholders and advocates. The agenda includes discussion regarding Resolution 2021-1135, which proposes declaring a State of Educational Emergency in Pittsburgh. Public hearings for this resolution are scheduled for June 30 and July 14, 2021.

• Discussion on student academic achievement data
• Resolution 2021-1135 to declare a State of Educational Emergency in Pittsburgh
• Public hearings scheduled for 6/30/21 and 7/14/21

The council held a post-agenda discussion on student academic achievement with advocates and community stakeholders. A resolution declaring a State of Educational Emergency in the City of Pittsburgh was held to the Committee on Hearings. No final decision was made on the resolution.

• Held Bill 2021-1135, declaring a State of Educational Emergency, to the Committee on Hearings

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding public safety grants, property sales, and infrastructure projects. Items include proposed grants for impaired driving enforcement and auto theft prevention. The council will also take final action on contracts for July 4th fireworks and payments to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

• $380,057.10 grant for DUI enforcement and outreach
• $291,142.00 grant for auto theft prevention
• $80,000 contract with Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. for July 4th fireworks
• $172,502.26 payment to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Saw Mill Run work
• Sale of property at 2046 Ley Street to Pridewell, LLC

The City Council met and passed 14 items on final reading, including a $80,000 fireworks display contract for the Fourth of July, a $172,502.26 payment to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Saw Mill Run project, and a $144,004.50 agreement with PennDOT for State Route 28. It also approved a $2,717.88 settlement to Michael A. Douglas for damage from a city salt truck, and a $16,920 settlement to PMA Management Corp for damage to a granite pillar. All votes were 7-0, with Council Members Kraus and Wilson absent.

• Passed finally: Resolution 2021-1619, authorizing a $80,000 fireworks display contract with Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. for the Fourth of July.
• Passed finally: Resolution 2021-1573, issuing a $172,502.26 warrant to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Saw Mill Run Local Protection Project.
• Passed finally: Resolution 2021-1574, authorizing a supplementary agreement with PennDOT for local costs up to $144,004.50 for State Route 28, Section A09.
• Passed finally: Resolution 2021-1578, issuing a $16,920 warrant to PMA Management Corp for damage to a granite pillar at St. Michael's Cemetery.
• Passed finally: Resolution 2021-1579, authorizing the sale of city-owned property at 2046 Ley Street to Pridewell, LLC.
• Passed finally: Resolution 2021-1580, accepting a $133,934 grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission for archival access.
• Passed finally: Resolution 2021-1581, accepting an $8,016 grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission for scanning minute books, with a city match of $8,016.
• Passed finally: Resolution 2021-1601, granting Charles Dees a license to construct an ADA-compliant entrance ramp at 4748 Liberty Avenue.

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is reviewing Resolution 2021-1465. This resolution proposes naming a public fountain at the northeastern corner of Allegheny Commons as “The Patricia Regan Rooney Memorial Fountain.”

• Resolution 2021-1465: Naming a fountain in Allegheny Commons

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on Bill 2021-1465, which would name a fountain at Allegheny Commons as "The Patricia Regan Rooney Memorial Fountain." No vote or decision was recorded in the minutes; the bill was referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation.

• Held public hearing on Bill 2021-1465 (fountain naming)
• Referred Bill 2021-1465 to Committee on Urban Recreation

Standing Committees

The Standing Committees will review several resolutions regarding budget transfers, grant funding, and city contracts. Items include a proposal to prioritize residents for park rentals and a contract for Fourth of July fireworks. The committees will also discuss property sales and infrastructure project funding.

• $380,000 transfer from Public Works to Parks & Recreation for lifeguard pay and pool reopening
• $80,000 contract with Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. for Fourth of July fireworks
• Ordinance to prioritize City residents for park facility rentals
• $172,502.26 payment to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Saw Mill Run project
• Sale of 2046 Ley Street to Pridewell, LLC

The Finance and Law Committee held a resolution to transfer $380,000 to increase lifeguard pay and reopen pools, deferring it to June 23. Other committees recommended approval for several items, including a $16,920 settlement for a damaged granite pillar, the sale of a tax-acquired property at 2046 Ley Street, and a $133,934 grant for archival access. The Public Safety Services Committee recommended a $80,000 fireworks display contract for July 4th, and the Public Works Committee recommended a $172,502.26 payment to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Saw Mill Run project. The Urban Recreation Committee held an ordinance to prioritize city residents for park facility rentals.

• Held in Finance and Law: Resolution 2021-1588 to transfer $380,000 for lifeguard pay and pool reopening, due back 6/23/2021.
• Affirmatively recommended: Warrant of $16,920.00 to PMA Management Corp for damage to a granite pillar at St. Michael's Cemetery.
• Affirmatively recommended: Sale of property at 2046 Ley Street to Pridewell, LLC via quitclaim deed.
• Affirmatively recommended: Grant acceptance of $133,934.00 from NHPRC for archival access.
• Affirmatively recommended: Grant acceptance of $8,016.00 from PHMC for scanning minute books, with a city match of $8,016.00.
• Affirmatively recommended: Professional services agreement with Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. for July 4th fireworks, not to exceed $80,000.
• Affirmatively recommended: Warrant of $172,502.26 to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Saw Mill Run project.
• Held in Urban Recreation: Ordinance to prioritize city residents for park facility rentals, due back 6/23/2021.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding infrastructure grants and street name changes. The agenda also includes requests for professional service contracts and software extensions.

• Grant for Davis Avenue Pedestrian Bridge construction up to $500,000
• Grant for Irvine Street sidewalk improvements in Hazelwood up to $200,000
• Fireworks contract for Fourth of July festivities up to $80,000
• Designation of East Liberty Mellon Bank as a historic structure
• Budget reallocation between Northside Cultural Collaborative and Northside Northshore Chamber of Commerce

The City Council passed an ordinance amending the zoning code to create a new Inclusionary Housing Overlay District, replacing the previous IPOD-6 district. The change was approved unanimously. The council also passed several resolutions, including funding for electric vehicles and a data-sharing agreement with RAND Corporation.

• Passed ordinance 2021-1414 creating Inclusionary Housing Overlay District (907.04.A) and removing IPOD-6 (907.02.K) in Lawrenceville.
• Approved resolution 2021-1548 to accept $160,000 grant for 8 electric Chevy Bolts and an all-electric bucket truck.
• Approved resolution 2021-1555 to contract with GovList dba ProcureNow for solicitation and vendor management services up to $235,000.
• Approved resolution 2021-1556 to enter a data-sharing agreement with RAND Corporation and Allegheny County at no cost to the city.
• Approved resolution 2021-1557 to contract with Specialized Professional Services for hazardous material response equipment up to $54,257.
• Approved resolution 2021-1558 to contract with Teleflex LLC for intraosseous needles and supplies for three years.
• Approved resolution 2021-1543 to accept grant for diesel exhaust apparatus in EMS stations up to $8,993.20.
• Approved resolution 2021-1575 to transfer temporary construction easement rights to Allegheny County for Roberto Clemente Bridge project.

Standing Committees

The Standing Committees will review several resolutions regarding city budget transfers and grant applications. Discussions include funding for park services, electric vehicle acquisitions, and sewage facility plan revisions.

• $380,000 transfer from Public Works to Parks & Recreation for lifeguard pay and pool reopening
• Grant for up to $160,000 to purchase eight electric Chevy Bolts and an electric bucket truck
• $54,257 contract with SPSI for hazardous material emergency response equipment and training
• Zoning ordinance amendment regarding the Inclusionary Housing Overlay District
• Agreement with Crown Castle for internet connectivity at city facilities

The standing committees met and recommended several resolutions, including a $380,000 transfer to increase lifeguard pay and reopen pools, which was held for further review. They also approved grant funding for electric vehicles, a subscription service for procurement, and various capital budget amendments. The Downtown Pittsburgh Business Improvement District resolution was held for a public hearing.

• Held $380K transfer for lifeguard pay and pool reopening (Finance & Law)
• Affirmatively recommended $160K grant for 8 electric Chevy Bolts and bucket truck
• Affirmatively recommended $235K ProcureNow subscription for OMB
• Held Downtown Pittsburgh Business Improvement District for public hearing
• Affirmatively recommended RAND data sharing agreement as amended
• Affirmatively recommended $54,257 hazardous material equipment agreement
• Affirmatively recommended inclusionary housing overlay ordinance (IPOD-6)
• Approved invoices totaling $11,304.64

Post Agenda

City Council is holding a discussion with the Pittsburgh Public School Student Advisory Committee and Government Council. Invited guests include Dylan Shapiro, Amia Veney, and Arhan Badjatia.

• Discussion with the Pittsburgh Public School Student Advisory Committee and Government Council

The meeting was held remotely and consisted solely of a discussion with the Pittsburgh Public School Student Advisory Committee and Government Council, requested by Council Member Corey O'Connor. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this session.

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure projects and public services. This includes funding for lifeguard pay, road project costs, and police equipment purchases. The council also plans to extend the local COVID-19 emergency declaration.

• $380,000 budget transfer to increase lifeguard pay and reopen pools
• $172,502.26 warrant for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Saw Mill Run project
• Purchase of two Throwbot 2 robots for police up to $26,608
• $250,000 grant application for the Blight Removal Program
• Extension of the COVID-19 Declaration of Disaster Emergency through June 29, 2021

Pittsburgh City Council passed several resolutions, including a $25,000 settlement to John H. McCurry, a $25,200 payment for arbitration services, a $28,500 settlement to Desiree Pinkston, and a $26,608 purchase of two Throwbot 2 robots. The council also extended the COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration until June 29, 2021, and approved multiple contracts and agreements, including for the Accela Civic Platform, telecom consulting, and blight removal. All votes were 8-0 except the robot purchase, which passed 7-1 with Council Member Gross dissenting.

• Approved $25,000 settlement to John H. McCurry (8-0)
• Approved $25,200 payment for arbitration services to William J. Miller Jr. (8-0)
• Approved $28,500 settlement to Desiree Pinkston (8-0)
• Approved $26,608 purchase of two Throwbot 2 robots (7-1)
• Extended COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration until June 29, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved $337,750 blight removal program application (8-0)
• Approved $1,310,475.13 Accela Civic Platform contract extension (8-0)
• Approved $531,213.70 telecom consulting contract increase (8-0)

Committee on Hearings

A public hearing is scheduled for Ordinance 2021-1414 regarding the Inclusionary Housing Overlay District. The ordinance proposes amending Title 9, Chapter 907 of the Pittsburgh Code.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2021-1414
• Proposed amendments to Pittsburgh Code Title 9, Chapter 907

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on ordinance 2021-1414, which would remove the IPOD-6 Inclusionary Housing Overlay District and create a new Inclusionary Housing Overlay District under a different code section. No vote was taken; the matter was referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development.

• Held public hearing on ordinance 2021-1414 (no vote)
• Referred 2021-1414 to Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

Standing Committees

The Standing Committees will consider resolutions for blighted structure demolition and a Banksville Road zoning change. The agenda also includes legal settlements and contract renewals for city services. Additionally, the committees will review police equipment purchases and bridge-related agreements.

• Grant application for blighted structure demolition totaling $337,750
• Zoning change from Parks to Neighborhood Industrial in the 20th Ward
• Purchase of two Throwbot 2 robots for up to $26,608
• Accela software contract extension up to $1,310,475.13
• Legal settlements for John H. McCurry ($25,000) and Desiree Pinkston ($28,500)

The standing committees met and recommended approval of several resolutions, including settlements, contracts, and grant applications. All motions carried, with no votes against. One zoning change was held for a public hearing, and a sewage plan revision was held in committee.

• Approved $25,000 settlement to John H. McCurry (employment matter)
• Approved $25,200 payment to William J. Miller Jr. for arbitration services
• Approved $28,500 settlement to Desiree Pinkston (litigation)
• Approved $26,608 for two Throwbot 2 robots (Public Safety)
• Approved grant application for demolition of six blighted structures (up to $250,000)
• Held zoning change from Parks to Neighborhood Industrial for public hearing
• Approved extension of Accela Civic Platform contract to June 30, 2022
• Approved amended cooperation agreement with Allegheny Regional Asset District

Executive Session

The Pittsburgh City Council met in executive session to consider resolutions regarding various financial settlements and service payments. These items include an employment matter settlement, a litigation settlement, and payment for arbitration services.

• $25,000.00 settlement for an employment matter involving John H. McCurry
• Up to $25,200.00 for arbitration services related to FOP Act 111 Interest Arbitration
• $28,500.00 litigation settlement involving Desiree Pinkston

The City Council held an executive session on June 1, 2021, to discuss three proposed resolutions authorizing settlement payments. No formal action was taken during the session; the matters were referred to the Committee on Finance and Law. The resolutions include a $25,000 settlement to John H. McCurry for an employment matter, a $25,200 payment to William J. Miller Jr. for arbitration services, and a $28,500 settlement to Desiree Pinkston for litigation.

• Held executive session on Bill 2021-1475 (McCurry settlement, $25,000) — no action taken
• Held executive session on Bill 2021-1501 (Miller arbitration payment, $25,200) — no action taken
• Held executive session on Bill 2021-1502 (Pinkston litigation settlement, $28,500) — no action taken
• Referred all three bills to the Committee on Finance and Law

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding city fleet upgrades and service agreements. The agenda includes approving grant funding for electric vehicles and diesel exhaust equipment, as well as sewage plan revisions.

• $160,000 grant to purchase 8 electric Chevy Bolts and an all-electric bucket truck
• $235,000 subscription service agreement with GovList/ProcureNow
• $54,257 agreement for hazardous material response equipment and training
• $8,993.20 grant for diesel exhaust apparatus in EMS stations
• $11,500 warrant for mural restoration at Quarry Field

Pittsburgh City Council met and passed final approval on numerous resolutions, including grants, contracts, and capital budget amendments, all by unanimous 9-0 votes. Council also created three task forces on tax collection, parks, and public comment/rules. Several items were introduced and referred to committees for further review.

• Passed $11,500 warrant for CamoCustomz mural restoration (9-0)
• Passed resolution for actuarial analysis on pension Social Security offset (9-0)
• Passed $7,715 Hyundai EDR kit purchase with GIT America (9-0)
• Passed extension of Pittsburgh Public Safety Supply uniform contract (9-0)
• Passed $14,999 grant for fire hydrant cut-a-way (9-0)
• Passed $1,050,000 CherryRoad Technologies cloud services contract (9-0)
• Passed renaming of Niagara Parklet to Oakcliffe Community Playground (9-0)
• Created three task forces: Tax Collection, Parks, and Public Comment/Rules

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is conducting a public hearing for Ordinance 2021-1335. The ordinance proposes changing the zoning for 16 parcels from RM-H to LNC and 13 parcels from R1D-H to LNC in the 12th Ward.

• Ordinance 2021-1335: Rezoning 16 parcels from RM-H to LNC
• Ordinance 2021-1335: Rezoning 13 parcels from R1D-H to LNC

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on May 26, 2021, for Ordinance 2021-1335, which would rezone 29 parcels in the 12th Ward from residential (RM-H and R1D-H) to Local Neighborhood Commercial (LNC). No vote was taken; the matter was referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development.

• Held public hearing on zoning change 2021-1335 (Larimer Avenue)
• Referred 2021-1335 to Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

Standing Committees

The Finance and Law Committee will consider resolutions for mural restoration and legal arbitration services. The Public Safety Services Committee will discuss equipment purchases and fire training grants. The agenda also includes reviewing departmental invoices and budget transfers.

• $11,500 warrant for CamoCustomz to restore a mural at Quarry Field
• Pension plan analysis regarding the Social Security Off-Set
• $25,200 warrant for arbitration services related to FOP Act 111
• $28,500 settlement for litigation in U.S. District Court
• $7,715 purchase of a Hyundai EDR Kit

The standing committees of Pittsburgh City Council met and recommended approval of numerous resolutions, including warrants for a mural restoration, a litigation settlement, and arbitration services, as well as contracts for police equipment, cloud services, and various public works licenses. The no-knock warrant ordinance was tabled, and several capital budget amendments were approved. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Approved $11,500 warrant for CamoCustomz mural restoration at Quarry Field
• Approved $28,500 settlement for Desiree Pinkston litigation
• Held $25,200 arbitration services warrant for executive session
• Tabled no-knock warrant ordinance (9-0)
• Approved $1,050,000 CherryRoad Technologies cloud services contract
• Approved $14,999 fire hydrant cut-a-way grant for Fire Training Academy
• Approved capital budget amendments shifting funds to food pantries and step repair
• Approved renaming of Niagara Parklet to Oakcliffe Community Playground as amended

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings will hold public hearings regarding park name changes. This includes a recommendation to deny renaming “Niagara Parklet” and a proposal to formalize several trail names in Frick Park.

• Resolution 2021-1394: Recommendation to deny renaming “Niagara Parklet” to “Oakcliffe Community Playground”
• Resolution 2021-1408: Proposal to formalize Frick Park trail names including “Clayton Hill”, “Trough Trail”, “Concrete Block”, and “Two Seventy-Six”

The Committee on Hearings held public hearings on two naming proposals but took no final action. The first was a resolution to deny renaming Niagara Parklet to Oakcliffe Community Playground, and the second was a resolution to formalize four Frick Park trail names. Both items were referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation.

• Held public hearing on resolution 2021-1394 to deny renaming Niagara Parklet to Oakcliffe Community Playground
• Held public hearing on resolution 2021-1408 to formalize Frick Park trail names: Clayton Hill, Trough Trail, Concrete Block, Two Seventy-Six
• Referred both resolutions to the Committee on Urban Recreation

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing several resolutions, including a software contract extension for city services and a grant application for blight removal. The agenda also includes an agreement regarding the Merchant Street Bridge replacement and various municipal proclamations.

• Accela software contract extension up to $1,310,475.13
• Blight removal grant application totaling $337,750.00
• Purchase of two Throwbot 2 robots for $26,608
• Zoning change from Parks to Neighborhood Industrial in the 20th Ward
• $11,500 warrant for mural restoration at Quarry Field

Pittsburgh City Council passed 15 resolutions and ordinances on May 25, 2021, covering infrastructure, public safety, and social services. All votes were unanimous except one easement extinguishment (8-1). Several items were introduced and referred to committees for further review.

• Passed Swank Motion Pictures movie rental agreement (9-0)
• Extinguished easement on 21st Street (8-1, Gross dissenting)
• Vacated portion of Coke Way (9-0)
• Approved PennDOT State Route 4000 cost agreement up to $42,289 (9-0)
• Approved asphalt paving for 8 streets (9-0)
• Authorized Three Rivers Heritage Trail repaving grant application (9-0)
• Increased McFarren Street Bridge contract to $3,807,030.36 (9-0)
• Approved South Side Signals project amendment up to $3,350,000 (9-0)

Standing Committees

The Standing Committees are reviewing several resolutions regarding infrastructure, including the South Side Signals project and McFarren Street Bridge. Other items include a proposed $25,000 employment settlement and agreements for senior center operations. The meeting also addresses street paving and various departmental service contracts.

• $3,350,000 amendment for the South Side Signals project construction phase
• $25,000 settlement resolution regarding an employment matter with John H. McCurry
• Agreement with Swank Motion Pictures for movie rental and display rights
• Grant application for Three Rivers Heritage Trail Repaving up to $225,977.40
• $804,277.04 agreement for the operation of Senior Community Centers

The standing committees met and recommended approval of several items, including a $3.35 million amendment for the South Side Signals project, a $250,000 increase for the same project, and a $42,289 agreement with PennDOT for State Route 4000. They also approved a $25,000 settlement for an employment matter, a license for subsurface tieback anchors at 1450 Colwell Street, and a resolution to pave several streets. All motions carried, with one item held for executive session and one held for a public hearing.

• Held 2021-1475, a $25,000 settlement to John H. McCurry, for executive session
• Approved invoices totaling over $20,000 for various departments
• Affirmatively recommended 2021-1476, a sole-source agreement with Swank Motion Pictures for movie rights
• Affirmatively recommended 2021-1493, a $3.35 million amendment for South Side Signals construction
• Affirmatively recommended 2021-1498, a $250,000 increase for South Side Signals in the capital budget
• Affirmatively recommended 2021-1503, a license for subsurface tieback anchors at 1450 Colwell Street
• Affirmatively recommended 2021-1504, extending the payment deadline for Colwell Street vacation
• Affirmatively recommended 2021-1465, naming a fountain at Allegheny Commons, but held for a public hearing

City Council

The City Council is considering several resolutions regarding infrastructure projects and budget amendments. The agenda includes funding for the South Side Signals project and revisions to sewage facility plans.

• South Side Signals project funding up to $3,350,000
• CherryRoad Technologies cloud solutions contract up to $1,050,000
• Litigation settlement for Desiree Pinkston totaling $28,500
• Budget amendment increasing South Side Signals (TIP) by $250,000
• Hyundai EDR Kit purchase not to exceed $7,715

City Council passed final legislation creating the American Rescue Plan Trust Fund to manage federal stimulus dollars, and approved numerous contracts, grants, and encroachment agreements. All votes were 8-0 except two: the CCAC training contract passed 7-1 with Burgess abstaining, and the ZenCity software agreement passed 7-1 with Gross voting no. Council also referred many new items to committees.

• Created American Rescue Plan Trust Fund (8-0)
• Approved $2.76M fire station alerting system contract with Purvis Systems (8-0)
• Accepted $140,955.67 Buncher Company donation for 15th & Smallman traffic signal (8-0)
• Approved $200,000 Everytown grant for gun violence prevention (8-0)
• Approved $125,316.80 grant for Youth Connections patrol program (8-0)
• Approved $55,125 CCAC training contract for public safety applicants (7-1, Burgess abstained)
• Approved $30,000 ZenCity social media analysis software (7-1, Gross no)
• Approved $25,000 TreeVitalize street tree planting warrant (8-0)

Post Agenda

City Council will hold a discussion regarding the state of healthcare workers in the City of Pittsburgh. The item was requested by Council Member Erika Strassburger and includes several invited guests.

• Discussion on the state of health care workers

The meeting was held remotely on May 12, 2021, at the request of Council Member Erika Strassburger, to discuss the state of health care workers in the City of Pittsburgh. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the agenda item was a discussion only.

Standing Committees

The Finance and Law, Public Safety Services, and Public and Works committees are reviewing several legislative items. These include a proposed ban on "no-knock" warrants, the creation of an American Rescue Plan Trust Fund, and various infrastructure and safety contracts.

• Ordinance prohibiting police from executing "no-knock" warrants
• $2,763,827.51 agreement for a new fire station alerting system
• Creation of the American Rescue Plan Trust Fund
• Acceptance of a $140,955.67 donation for a traffic signal at 15th and Smallman Street
• $200,000 grant agreement for gun violence prevention expansion

The standing committees of Pittsburgh City Council met on May 12, 2021, and recommended several items for full Council approval. Key actions included creating the American Rescue Plan Trust Fund (as amended), approving a $2.76 million fire station alerting system contract with Purvis Systems, and accepting a $140,955.67 donation from The Buncher Company for a traffic signal. The committees also recommended grant agreements for gun violence prevention and youth programs, and approved numerous invoices and encroachment agreements.

• Approved creation of American Rescue Plan Trust Fund (amended)
• Approved $2,763,827.51 fire station alerting system contract with Purvis Systems
• Accepted $140,955.67 donation from The Buncher Company for traffic signal at 15th & Smallman
• Approved $200,000 grant from Everytown Support Fund for gun violence prevention
• Approved $125,316.80 grant from PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency for Youth Connections
• Approved $10,000 expert witness contract with David Wright for civil rights litigation
• Approved $55,125 contract with CCAC for public safety applicant training
• Tabled sewage facilities plan revision for 316 S. Highland Ave (6-0)

City Council

The council is reviewing an ordinance to increase penalties for hate-motivated crimes and a resolution regarding single-use plastic bags. The agenda also includes budget amendments for the McFarren Street Bridge project and agreements for senior community center services.

• Ordinance to provide additional penalties for hate-motivated criminal conduct
• Budget increase for McFarren Street Bridge project to $3,807,030.36
• Amended agreement with Allegheny County DHS for Senior Community Centers totaling $804,277.04
• Grant application for Three Rivers Heritage Trail Repaving up to $225,977.40
• Resolution regarding limitations on the use of single-use plastic bags

City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions, including a hate crimes ordinance adding penalties for bias-motivated conduct, a resolution declaring intent to limit single-use plastic bags, and a renewal of the COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration through June 8, 2021. The council also approved the sale of tax-delinquent properties and side yard conveyances, and adopted the Allegheny County Hazard Mitigation Plan. All votes were 7-0, with Council Members Gross and O'Connor absent.

• Passed hate crimes ordinance (2021-1410) 7-0
• Extended COVID-19 disaster emergency to June 8, 2021 (2021-1474) 7-0
• Adopted resolution of intent to limit single-use plastic bags (2021-1460) 7-0
• Approved sale of tax-delinquent properties (2021-1411) 7-0
• Approved side yard property conveyances (2021-1412) 7-0
• Adopted Allegheny County Hazard Mitigation Plan (2021-1442) 7-0
• Added LGBT Business Enterprises section to city code (2021-1416) 7-0
• Adopted sewage facilities plan revisions for 131 Shiloh St (2021-1409) 7-0

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on May 5, 2021, regarding petition 2021-1372, which requests a public hearing before City Council on the crisis of forced mass displacement of Black Pittsburghers. The petition was deemed valid under the Home Rule Charter. No formal decisions were made; the hearing was held as requested.

• Held public hearing on petition 2021-1372 regarding displacement of Black Pittsburghers

Standing Committees

Pittsburgh City Council standing committees will consider several items, including a new hate crimes ordinance, a resolution signaling intent to limit single-use plastic bags, and resolutions authorizing the sale or conveyance of city-owned properties. The agenda also includes approval of departmental invoices and routine administrative matters.

• Ordinance to add hate crimes penalties to City Code Section 601.17
• Resolution of intent to introduce ordinance limiting single-use plastic bags
• Sale of tax-acquired properties at 1642 Worthington, 0 Gopher, 0 Kilbourne, 964 Manton, 0 Industry, 1031 Woods Run, 3251 Central, 1703 Termon
• Conveyance of side yard program properties including 816 Cherokee, 1417 Warner, 1608-1600 Brighton, 1607-09 McCullough, 1733 McCullough
• Invoices totaling over $18,000 for various departments including police overtime reimbursements and asbestos abatement

The standing committees met and recommended several property transactions, including the sale of eight tax-delinquent properties and the conveyance of eight side yard properties. They also recommended an ordinance to add LGBT Business Enterprises to the city code, adoption of the county hazard mitigation plan, a hate crimes ordinance, and a resolution on single-use plastic bag limits. Several items were held for public hearings, and invoices were approved.

• Amended and affirmatively recommended sale of 8 tax-sale properties (2021-1411)
• Affirmatively recommended conveyance of 8 side yard properties (2021-1412)
• Affirmatively recommended ordinance adding LGBT Business Enterprises section (2021-1416)
• Approved departmental invoices totaling $17,000+
• Affirmatively recommended adoption of Allegheny County Hazard Mitigation Plan (2021-1442)
• Affirmatively recommended hate crimes ordinance (2021-1410)
• Held in committee: easement extinguishment on 21st Street (2021-1367)
• Held for public hearing: inclusionary housing overlay district (2021-1414) and Frick Park trail names (2021-1408)

Executive Session

City Council is holding an executive session to discuss a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Solicitor to hire David Wright as an expert witness for pending civil rights litigation. The contract would not exceed $10,000. This is a discussion item, not a final vote.

• Resolution 2021-1397 authorizes expert witness services agreement with David Wright
• Contract amount not to exceed $10,000
• Related to civil rights litigation Case No. 2:18-cv-2019 in US District Court
• Executive session held May 5, 2021

The City Council held an executive session on May 5, 2021, to discuss a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with David Wright for expert witness services in pending civil rights litigation. No action was taken during the session; the matter was referred to the Committee on Finance and Law.

• Held executive session on Resolution 2021-1397 (no action taken)
• Referred Resolution 2021-1397 to Committee on Finance and Law

City Council

Pittsburgh City Council is considering several resolutions regarding infrastructure and public safety. Items include a contract for fire station alerting systems and grant applications for playground reconstruction. The council will also review budget transfers for street repairs and the creation of an American Rescue Plan Trust Fund.

• Contract extension with Purvis Systems for fire station alerting services up to $2,763,827.51
• Grant application for West Penn Playground Reconstruction Project totaling up to $200,000.00
• Acceptance of a $140,955.67 donation from The Buncher Company for a traffic signal at 15th and Smallman Street
• Payment of $25,000.00 to Western Pennsylvania Conservancy for street tree plantings
• Creation of the American Rescue Plan Trust Fund

The council passed final approval for the acquisition of the former Highland Drive Medical Center for emergency management and law enforcement use, and approved several other items including a zoning change for parking access, a housing counseling program, and a fire station alerting system. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Passed final approval for Highland Drive VA site acquisition (9-0)
• Passed final approval for Robert E Williams Memorial Park building grant (9-0)
• Passed final approval for Cityfarms deliverable change to include District 7 (9-0)
• Passed final approval for parking access ordinance for single-unit attached dwellings (9-0)
• Passed final approval for Urban League housing counseling program (9-0)
• Passed final approval for Big Burgh online application contract (9-0)
• Passed final approval for sewage facilities plan revision at 129 McKean Street (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Kinsey Casey to Equipment Leasing Authority

Standing Committees

City Council committees will discuss the acquisition of the Highland Drive Medical Center for emergency management and law enforcement uses. The agenda also includes an ordinance regarding 'no-knock' warrants and a grant request for Robert E Williams Memorial Park. Additionally, several departmental invoices are presented for approval.

• Resolution to acquire former VA medical center at 7180 Highland Drive
• Ordinance prohibiting the execution of 'no-knock' warrants
• Grant application for Robert E Williams Memorial Park up to $1,497,170.00
• $100,000 agreement with Urban League of Pittsburgh for housing counseling
• $10,000 contract for expert witness services in civil rights litigation

The Finance and Law Committee recommended approval of a resolution authorizing acquisition of the former Highland Drive VA Medical Center for new public safety facilities. Other committees recommended grant applications, a housing counseling program, and a zoning change for parking access. A proposal to rename Niagara Parklet was held for a public hearing after a negative recommendation failed.

• Affirmatively recommended Highland Drive VA site acquisition for public safety facilities
• Held expert witness services agreement for executive session
• Approved departmental invoices and P-card approvals
• Held no-knock warrant ordinance in committee, due back 5/12/2021
• Held easement extinguishment ordinance in committee, due back 5/5/2021
• Affirmatively recommended Keystone Communities grant application for Robert E Williams Memorial Park building
• Affirmatively recommended Cityfarms capital budget change to include District 7
• Affirmatively recommended parking access zoning amendment for single-unit attached dwellings

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is considering ordinances to establish hate crime penalties and recognize LGBT business enterprises. The meeting also includes discussions on electricity procurement contracts and the administration of projects through the Urban Redevelopment Authority.

• Ordinance establishing "Hate Crimes" penalties in the City Code
• Resolution for electricity supply agreements with WPEC and Direct Energy
• Cooperation agreement with URA for up to $1,500,000
• Resolution regarding property sales from tax sales at various addresses
• Ordinance creating an Inclusionary Housing Overlay District

The council passed several resolutions on final reading, including establishing a joint Pittsburgh Recovery Task Force to oversee American Recovery Plan Act funds (8-1), authorizing agreements with the Western Pennsylvania Energy Consortium and Direct Energy for electricity supply, and amending a Carnegie Mellon housing mapping agreement to $30,000. It also approved a license agreement with Mistick Construction for the Cal-Bride Place affordable housing development. Several other items were introduced and referred to committees, including a hate crimes ordinance and an inclusionary housing overlay district change.

• Passed resolution establishing joint Pittsburgh Recovery Task Force for ARPA funds (8-1)
• Passed resolution authorizing WPEC MOU for aggregated electricity purchasing (9-0)
• Passed resolution authorizing Direct Energy agreement for electricity supply (9-0)
• Passed resolution amending CMU CREATE Lab housing map agreement to $30,000 (9-0)
• Passed resolution authorizing Mistick Construction license for Cal-Bride Place (9-0)
• Passed resolution for URA cooperation agreement up to $1.5M (9-0)
• Adopted proclamations for Knute Finnerty, Chief Scott Schubert, Arbor Day, and pedestrian/bicyclist safety (all unanimous)
• Referred hate crimes ordinance and inclusionary housing overlay changes to committees

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is conducting a public hearing for Ordinance 2021-1085. This ordinance proposes amending the Pittsburgh Zoning Code regarding parking, loading, and access. The change would require rear or side access to off-street parking spaces for single-family attached dwellings.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2021-1085 regarding zoning code amendments
• Proposed requirement for rear or side access to off-street parking for single-family attached dwellings

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on April 21, 2021, for ordinance 2021-1085, which would amend the Pittsburgh Zoning Code to require rear or side access to off-street parking for single-family attached dwellings. No vote was taken; the item was referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development.

• Held public hearing on parking access ordinance 2021-1085
• Referred ordinance 2021-1085 to Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

Standing Committees

The Finance and Law Committee will consider establishing a task force to oversee the distribution of American Recovery Plan Act funds. Other committees will review proposals regarding electricity procurement, affordable housing site preparation, and cooperation with the Urban Redevelopment Authority.

• Resolution to establish a Pittsburgh Recovery Task Force for ARPA fund oversight
• License agreement with Mistick Construction for Cal-Bride Place site preparation
• Agreement with Direct Energy Business LLC for electricity supply to City buildings
• Cooperation agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority up to $1,500,000
• Amended agreement with CMU CREATE Lab for housing mapping tool up to $30,000

The standing committees met and recommended several items to full Council, including a resolution to establish a joint Pittsburgh Recovery Task Force to oversee ARPA fund distribution, a license agreement for the Cal-Bride Place affordable housing development, and agreements for electricity purchasing and a URA cooperation agreement. Invoices and an intradepartmental transfer were approved. One item, the Villas at Winter Park sewage plan revision, was tabled.

• Affirmatively recommended ARPA Recovery Task Force resolution (as amended)
• Affirmatively recommended Cal-Bride Place site preparation license agreement
• Approved departmental invoices totaling over $50,000
• Approved $40,000 intradepartmental transfer for Fire Bureau equipment
• Affirmatively recommended WPEC electricity purchasing MOU
• Affirmatively recommended Direct Energy electricity supply agreement
• Affirmatively recommended CREATE Lab housing mapping tool amendment (increased to $30,000)
• Tabled Villas at Winter Park sewage plan revision (8-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering several funding requests, including a project cost increase for the Mon Oakland Mobility Corridor. The agenda also includes grant applications for local parks and agreements for housing and public safety services.

• Cost increase for Mon Oakland Mobility Corridor Project to $2,031,904.81
• Grant application for Robert E Williams Memorial Park up to $1,497,170.00
• Agreement with Urban League of Pittsburgh for housing counseling up to $100,000.00
• Conditional Use Application for multi-suite residential use at 2142 Wightman Street
• Contract for Big Burgh online application not to exceed $75,000

City Council passed several resolutions, including a $396,223.31 increase for the Mon Oakland Mobility Corridor project, bringing the total to $2,031,904.81. Also approved were a $1.36M lease for Wood Street Commons, a $600,000 grant for Beechview infrastructure, and a conditional use for a multi-suite residential at 2142 Wightman Street. All votes were 9-0.

• Approved $396,223.31 increase for Mon Oakland Mobility Corridor (9-0)
• Approved $1,359,654.82 lease for Wood Street Commons (9-0)
• Approved $600,000 grant for Beechview Ave/Broadway Ave infrastructure (9-0)
• Approved conditional use for multi-suite residential at 2142 Wightman St (9-0)
• Approved $50,000 increase for Campbell Durrant legal services (9-0)
• Approved $100,000 for COVID-19 awareness mini-grants (9-0)
• Approved $100,000 for Urban League housing counseling (referred to committee)
• Referred Niagara Parklet renaming denial to Committee on Urban Recreation

Committee on Hearings

Residents of Pittsburgh submitted Petition 2021-1339 requesting a public hearing. The petition asks to move money from the military budget into social programs and human needs. A public hearing is scheduled for April 14, 2021.

• Petition 2021-1339 regarding reallocation of military funds
• Public hearing scheduled for 4/14/21

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on April 14, 2021, for Petition 2021-1339, which requests that City Council move money from the military budget to social programs and human needs. The petition was deemed valid under the Home Rule Charter. No vote or decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Held public hearing on Petition 2021-1339 (Move the Money)

Standing Committees

The standing committees are reviewing several items, including a proposed ordinance to prohibit police from executing 'no-knock' warrants. The agenda also includes grant funding for street improvements and updates to various city contracts and leases.

• Ordinance prohibiting police from executing 'no-knock' warrants
• $600,000 grant for street and sidewalk infrastructure at Beechview Ave and Broadway Ave
• Increase in Mon Oakland Mobility Corridor Project cost to $2,031,904.81
• $100,000 for COVID-19 awareness mini-grants for community organizations
• Conditional use application for multi-suite residential at 2142 Wightman Street

The standing committees met and recommended several items, including increasing a legal services contract by $50,000, approving a $100,000 grant for COVID-19 outreach, and authorizing a $600,000 grant for street improvements. They also recommended a conditional use for a multi-suite residential property and approved various invoices. A no-knock warrant ordinance was held for further review.

• Affirmatively recommended increasing Campbell Durrant legal services contract by $50,000 to $390,000
• Affirmatively recommended $100,000 grant for COVID-19 mini-grants to community organizations
• Affirmatively recommended $600,000 grant for Beechview Ave and Broadway Ave street/sidewalk improvements
• Affirmatively recommended $1,359,654.82 lease for Wood Street Commons office space
• Affirmatively recommended conditional use for multi-suite residential at 2142 Wightman Street
• Held no-knock warrant ordinance in committee, due back by 4/28/2021
• Approved list of departmental invoices
• Approved P-card report

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is conducting a public hearing regarding a conditional use application for 2142 Wightman Street. The application seeks authorization for Lubavitch Center Inc to operate a Multi-Suite Residential (Limited) use at the property.

• Conditional Use Application, 2142 Wightman Street
• Proposed Multi-Suite Residential (Limited) use

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on a conditional use application by Lubavitch Center Inc. to operate a Multi-Suite Residential (Limited) use at 2142 Wightman Street. The matter was referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development. No final decision was made by this committee.

• Public hearing held for conditional use application 2021-1231 (2142 Wightman St)
• Referred to Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is considering resolutions to establish a task force for overseeing American Recovery Plan Act funds. The agenda also includes decisions on electricity procurement, lease renewals, and extending the city's COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration. Additionally, the council will review various service contracts and infrastructure agreements.

• Establishment of a Pittsburgh Recovery Task Force to oversee ARPA fund distribution
• Cooperation agreement with Urban Redevelopment Authority for up to $1,500,000.00
• Lease renewal for 304 Wood Street totaling $1,359,654.82 over five years
• Extension of the COVID-19 Declaration of Disaster Emergency until May 11, 2021
• Agreement with Mistick Construction Company for Cal-Bride Place site preparation

Pittsburgh City Council passed several final actions, including extending the COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration until May 11, 2021, and approving multiple contracts and appointments. The council also referred several new resolutions to committees for further review.

• Extended COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration until May 11, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved $32,500 warrant to MGT of America Consulting for expert payment (9-0)
• Approved $36,256.95 settlement to Wheels, Inc. for vehicle damage claim (9-0)
• Approved permanent easement to Peoples Natural Gas for South Side Park project (9-0)
• Amended Quetica contract for fleet telematics, increasing cost by $384,376 to $2,116,208 (7-2)
• Approved $7,175 warrant to Pittsburgh Mailing for printing services (9-0)
• Approved $6,000 agreement with Pittsburgh Baseball Umpires Association (9-0)
• Approved 3-year security agreement with Sonitrol of Pittsburgh (9-0)

Executive Session

The City Council met in executive session to discuss amending Resolution 343 of 2020. The proposal involves increasing the professional services agreement with Campbell Durrant, P.C. for labor matters by $50,000.00.

• Amendment to increase Campbell Durrant, P.C. contract by $50,000.00
• New total not to exceed amount of $390,000.00 for legal and expert advice on labor matters

The City Council held an executive session on April 13, 2021, to discuss Resolution 2021-1351, which would increase spending on a legal services contract with Campbell Durrant, P.C. by $50,000, raising the total to $390,000. No action was taken during the session; the matter was referred to the Committee on Finance and Law.

• Held executive session on Resolution 2021-1351 (no action taken)
• Referred Resolution 2021-1351 to Committee on Finance and Law

Standing Committees

The Standing Committees will review several resolutions, including a natural gas easement for South Side Park and an increase to a fleet telematics contract. The agenda also includes approving legal settlements, departmental invoices, and changes to the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority board size.

• Natural gas pipeline easement at South Side Park via Peoples Natural Gas Company
• Fleet telematics contract amendment with Quetica increasing total cost to $2,116,208.00
• Settlement of $36,256.95 for a vehicle accident on PA SR 22/30
• Agreement with Pittsburgh Baseball Umpires Association for $6,000.00
• Amendment to set the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority board size between five and nine members

The standing committees met and recommended approval of several items, including settlements, contract amendments, and various agreements. The Finance and Law Committee recommended approval of two warrants for legal and vehicle damage settlements, held a contract amendment for executive session, and approved invoices, an intradepartmental transfer, and P-card approvals. Other committees recommended approval for a gas pipeline easement, a fleet telematics contract extension, a mailing services payment, umpire services, security systems for parks, a flood warning system agreement, and a change to the PWSA board size.

• Affirmatively recommended a $32,500 warrant to MGT of America Consulting for a legal case settlement.
• Affirmatively recommended a $36,256.95 warrant to Wheels, Inc. for a vehicle damage claim settlement.
• Held for executive session a resolution to increase a legal services contract with Campbell Durrant by $50,000.
• Approved departmental invoices totaling $8,000.34 for various services and reimbursements.
• Approved a $30,000 intradepartmental transfer for computer maintenance to rental equipment.
• Approved P-card approvals.
• Affirmatively recommended a permanent easement for natural gas pipelines at South Side Park.
• Affirmatively recommended extending a fleet telematics contract with Quetica for two years at an added $384,376.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing resolutions for infrastructure grants and project cost increases. This includes $600,000 for street and sidewalk improvements at Beechview and Broadway Avenues and an updated budget for the Mon Oakland Mobility Corridor Project. The agenda also features a petition for a public hearing regarding the displacement of Black Pittsburghers.

• $600,000 grant for street and sidewalk infrastructure at Beechview Ave and Broadway Ave
• Increased cost for Mon Oakland Mobility Corridor Project to $2,031,904.81
• Property purchase clarification for 5164 Broad Street/Nelson Mandela Peace Park
• Petition for a public hearing regarding the displacement of Black Pittsburghers
• $7,175 payment to Pittsburgh Mailing for printing services

City Council held its regular meeting and gave final approval to numerous resolutions and ordinances, including legal settlements, professional service agreements, and street encroachment licenses. All votes were unanimous (9-0). Several new items were introduced and referred to committees, and a petition regarding displacement of Black residents was held for a public hearing.

• Passed finally: $55,000 settlement in police-related lawsuit (2021-1276)
• Passed finally: $12,500 settlement to Joann Ducouer (2021-1277)
• Passed finally: $13,000 contract with Chris Boyle Law Enforcement Consulting (2021-1278)
• Passed finally: $85,000 legal services contract with Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti (2021-1305)
• Passed finally: $150,000 consulting services for City Controller's Office (2021-1333)
• Passed finally: no-cost agreement with Harvard GPL for outcomes-based procurement (2021-1352)
• Passed finally: amended temporary eviction regulation ordinance (2021-1359)
• Passed finally: Medicaid reimbursement agreement with PA DHS, up to $6,819,050 (2021-1330)

Executive Session

The Pittsburgh City Council held an executive session to discuss Resolution 2021-1331. This resolution authorizes a $32,500.00 warrant for MGT of America Consulting, LLC regarding a case in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. The session also addressed a cover letter regarding expert payment.

• Resolution 2021-1331 authorizing $32,500.00 warrant for MGT of America Consulting, LLC
• Review of cover letter regarding expert payment

The City Council held an executive session regarding Bill 2021-1331, which authorizes a $32,500 payment to MGT of America Consulting, LLC for expert services in a court case. No action was taken during the session; the matter was referred to the Committee on Finance and Law.

• Held executive session on Bill 2021-1331 (no action taken)
• Referred Bill 2021-1331 to the Committee on Finance and Law

Standing Committees

Pittsburgh standing committees are reviewing several items including legal settlements and infrastructure funding. Proposed changes include a prohibition on "no-knock" warrants and rezoning parcels in the 12th Ward.

• Ordinance prohibiting "no-knock" warrants for police officers
• $731,500 reimbursement for Larimer Avenue Bridge engineering costs
• Rezoning 29 parcels in the 12th Ward to Local Neighborhood Commercial
• $55,000 settlement for a police-related legal action
• No-cost agreement with Harvard University Government Performance Lab

The standing committees met and recommended several items for full Council approval. They approved a no-cost agreement with Harvard's Government Performance Lab for outcomes-based procurement templates, and a no-cost agreement with Johns Hopkins' GovEx for data governance. They also recommended a $55,000 settlement for a police-related lawsuit, a $12,500 settlement for Joann Ducouer, and a $13,000 consulting contract for Chris Boyle Law Enforcement Consulting. The no-knock warrant ordinance was held in committee, and a zoning map change was held for a public hearing.

• Approved no-cost agreement with Harvard GPL for outcomes-based procurement templates
• Approved no-cost agreement with Johns Hopkins GovEx for data governance
• Approved $55,000 settlement for police-related lawsuit (Will El & Todd J. Hollis)
• Approved $12,500 settlement for Joann Ducouer litigation
• Approved $13,000 consulting contract for Chris Boyle Law Enforcement Consulting
• Held no-knock warrant ordinance in committee, due back 4/14/2021
• Held zoning map change for cablecast public hearing
• Approved $731,500 for Larimer Avenue Bridge preliminary engineering

City Council

Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing resolutions for infrastructure projects and service contracts. The agenda includes funding for landslide mitigation in Mount Washington and flood warning systems on major boulevards. Additionally, the council will consider various community proclamations.

• $13,331,000 total project cost for Mount Washington landslide mitigation
• Quetica contract extension up to $2,116,208 for fleet telematics
• Flood Early Warning System maintenance on several boulevards
• $250,000 grant application for Homewood Park play space
• $36,256.95 settlement for vehicle damage claim

The City Council passed several resolutions, including a $13.3 million landslide mitigation project on Mount Washington funded by a FEMA grant, and approved multiple grants for park and recreation improvements. It also adopted proclamations urging support for the For the People Act and denouncing bans on transgender athletes. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Passed resolution 2021-1297 authorizing landslide mitigation on Mount Washington with a total project cost of $13,331,000.
• Passed resolution 2021-1298 to apply for a $250,000 grant for a play space in Homewood Park.
• Passed resolution 2021-1299 to apply for a $250,000 grant for planning the replacement of the Jefferson Recreation Center.
• Passed resolution 2021-1300 to apply for a $250,000 grant to rehabilitate the Warrington Recreation Center.
• Passed resolution 2021-1301 to accept a $100,000 grant for site work at the First Tee Club House in Schenley Park.
• Passed resolution 2021-1302 to accept a $194,125 grant for site work at the First Tee Club House in Schenley Park.
• Passed resolution 2021-1325 granting a license to Southside Works City Apartments LLC for signs and canopies at 2603 Sidney Street.
• Adopted proclamations urging support for the For the People Act and denouncing bans on transgender athletes.

Executive Session

The City Council met in executive session to consider resolutions regarding several legal matters. These items include settlement payments for litigation and authorizations for professional consulting and legal services.

• $55,000 settlement for a police-related action (Bill 2021-1276)
• $12,500 settlement regarding Allegheny County litigation (Bill 2021-1277)
• Up to $13,000 contract for Chris Boyle Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC (Bill 2021-1278)
• Up to $85,000 legal services agreement with Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLC (Bill 2021-1305)

The City Council held an executive session on March 30, 2021, to discuss four proposed legal settlements. No votes were taken during the session. The matters were referred to the Committee on Finance and Law.

• Held executive session on settlement for Will El & Todd J. Hollis ($55,000) — no action taken.
• Held executive session on settlement for Joann Ducouer ($12,500) — no action taken.
• Held executive session on consulting services for Chris Boyle Law Enforcement Consulting ($13,000) — no action taken.
• Held executive session on legal services agreement with Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti ($85,000) — no action taken.

Standing Committees

The Standing Committees are reviewing resolutions for infrastructure grants, legal service contracts, and business licenses. Key items include funding for landslide mitigation in Mount Washington and various park improvements. The committees will also address departmental invoices and a capital budget amendment.

• FEMA grant for Mount Washington landslide mitigation totaling $13,331,000.00
• Legal services contract with Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLC up to $85,000.00
• $100,000.00 lighting project for 18th Street steps via a neighborhood grant
• Grant applications for Homewood Park play space and recreation center improvements
• Signage and canopy permits for Southside Works City Apartments LLC at 2603 Sidney Street

The Finance and Law Committee recommended a no-cost insurance brokerage agreement with First National Insurance Agency and held a legal services contract for executive session. The Public Works Committee recommended several grant-funded projects, including a $9.99 million landslide mitigation effort on Mount Washington, a $100,000 lighting project on the 18th Street steps, and multiple RAAC-funded projects for parks and recreation centers. All invoices and P-card approvals were approved.

• Affirmatively recommended a no-cost insurance brokerage agreement with First National Insurance Agency, LLC for three years with two one-year options.
• Held a legal services agreement with Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLC for civil rights litigation (up to $85,000) for executive session.
• Approved all departmental invoices and P-card approvals as listed.
• Affirmatively recommended a license for Southside Works City Apartments LLC to install signs and canopies at 2603 Sidney Street.
• Affirmatively recommended a $100,000 reimbursement agreement for lighting on the 18th Street steps.
• Affirmatively recommended a $9,998,250 FEMA grant for landslide mitigation on Mount Washington, with a city match of $3,332,750.
• Affirmatively recommended grant applications for play space in Homewood Park, Jefferson Recreation Center planning, and Warrington Recreation Center rehabilitation, each up to $250,000.
• Affirmatively recommended grant applications for site work at the First Tee Club House in Schenley Park (up to $100,000 and $194,125) and a capital budget amendment shifting $36,000 to play area improvements.

Standing Committees

The Pittsburgh Standing Committees are reviewing resolutions for appointments to the PWSA Board of Directors. These items address vacancies resulting from retirements and previous openings.

• Resolution 2021-1306: Appointing Mark Anthony Thomas to the PWSA Board
• Resolution 2021-1307: Appointing Margaret McCormick Barron to the PWSA Board
• Resolution 2021-1308: Appointing Alex Scuilli to the PWSA Board

The standing committees held interviews for three appointments to the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) Board of Directors. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the interviews were part of the pre-agenda process for appointments and re-appointments.

• Interviewed Mark Anthony Thomas for PWSA board seat (term to Jan 4, 2026)
• Interviewed Margaret McCormick Barron for PWSA board seat (term to Jan 5, 2025)
• Interviewed Alex Scuilli for PWSA board seat (term to Jan 4, 2026)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions, including a request to expand vaccine eligibility for hospitality workers. The agenda also includes infrastructure funding for the Larimer Avenue Bridge and 18th Street steps.

• Medicaid reimbursement agreement with PA DHS up to $6,819,050
• Larimer Avenue Bridge engineering reimbursement up to $731,500
• Lighting project funding for 18th Street steps up to $100,000
• Zoning changes for parcels in the 12th Ward
• Professional services agreement for City Controller’s Office up to $150,000

City Council passed final legislation prohibiting the keeping, sale, exchange, adoption, or transfer of crocodilian species and red-eared sliders in Pittsburgh, repealing the prior chapter on crocodilians and venomous snakes. The council also passed final approval for several other items, including a $190,000 increase to bridge upgrades in the 2021 capital budget, an asphalt paving project for Hermitage Street, a reimbursement agreement for the 30th Street Bridge construction, a software upgrade contract with NEOGOV, and multiple sewage facilities plan revisions. All final votes were 9-0. Additionally, the council adopted two proclamations: one honoring Joe Massarelli III and declaring March 18, 2021 as 'Joe Massarelli III Day', and another calling on the state to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to restaurant, service, and hospitality workers.

• Passed finally: Ordinance banning crocodilian species and red-eared sliders (2020-0145), 9-0.
• Passed finally: Resolution increasing 2021 bridge upgrades by $190,000 (2021-1268), 9-0.
• Passed finally: Resolution to pave Hermitage Street with asphalt (2021-1269), 9-0.
• Passed finally: Reimbursement agreement for 30th Street Bridge construction, up to $1.6M (2021-1270), 9-0.
• Passed finally: Contract with NEOGOV for HR software, not to exceed $88,698.41 (2021-1279), 9-0.
• Passed finally: Three sewage facilities plan revisions (2021-1272, 2021-1273, 2021-1274), 9-0 each.
• Passed finally: Fair Housing training agreement with Fair Housing Partnership, up to $259,000 (2021-1275), 9-0.
• Adopted: Proclamation honoring Joe Massarelli III and declaring March 18, 2021 as 'Joe Massarelli III Day' (2021-1340).

Standing Committees

The Standing Committees will review several legal settlements and city contracts. This includes a reimbursement agreement for the 30th Street Bridge construction and an ordinance regarding "no-knock" warrants. The agenda also covers sewage facility plan revisions and various departmental payments.

• $1,600,000 reimbursement agreement for 30th Street Bridge construction costs
• $55,000 settlement regarding a police-related legal action
• $190,000 increase for bridge upgrades in the 2021 Capital Budget
• Ordinance prohibiting "no-knock" warrants during police executions
• $259,000 agreement with Fair Housing Partnership for training services

The standing committees met and took action on several items. The Public Safety Services Committee held a proposed ordinance banning 'no-knock' warrants in committee until March 31, 2021, and affirmatively recommended a separate ordinance prohibiting crocodilian species and red-eared sliders. The Public Works Committee advanced resolutions to increase bridge upgrade funding by $190,000, pave Hermitage Street, and reimburse costs for the 30th Street Bridge project. Other committees recommended approval of items including a sewage facilities plan revision, a Fair Housing training agreement, and an HR software contract. The Finance and Law Committee held three settlement resolutions for executive session and approved a list of departmental invoices and an intradepartmental transfer.

• Held in committee: Ordinance prohibiting 'no-knock' warrants (2021-1087) — held until 3/31/2021.
• Affirmatively recommended: Ordinance banning crocodilian species and red-eared sliders (2020-0145).
• Affirmatively recommended: Resolution increasing BRIDGE UPGRADES by $190,000 (2021-1268).
• Affirmatively recommended: Resolution to pave Hermitage Street (2021-1269).
• Affirmatively recommended: Resolution for 30th Street Bridge construction reimbursement up to $1,600,000 (2021-1270).
• Affirmatively recommended: Resolution for HR software contract with NEOGOV up to $88,698.41 (2021-1279).
• Affirmatively recommended: Resolution for Fair Housing training agreement up to $259,000 (2021-1275).
• Approved: Departmental invoices and intradepartmental transfer for HEPA air scrubbers.

City Council

The council is reviewing several grant applications for local infrastructure and park improvements. These include funding for landslide mitigation in Mount Washington and projects for Homewood, Jefferson, and Warrington recreation centers. The agenda also includes a renewal of the city's COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration.

• $13,331,000.00 total project cost for Mount Washington landslide mitigation
• $250,000.00 grant application for a play space in Homewood Park
• $250,000.00 grant application for Jefferson Recreation Center planning
• Renewal of the Declaration of Disaster Emergency for COVID-19 through April 13, 2021
• $271,616.00 lease agreement for Department of Public Works maintenance space

City Council voted 9-0 to extend the COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration for 28 days, until April 13, 2021. The council also passed final approval on numerous property sales, grants, and agreements, including a $13.3 million landslide mitigation project on Mount Washington, which was referred to committee. Several appointments to the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority board were held pending interviews.

• Extended the COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration until April 13, 2021 (Enactment No. 192).
• Referred a resolution to apply for a FEMA grant for Mount Washington landslide mitigation (up to $9,998,250) to the Committee on Public Works.
• Referred resolutions to apply for RAAC grants for play space, recreation center planning, and site work to the Committee on Public Works.
• Held appointments of Mark Anthony Thomas, Margaret McCormick Barron, and Alex Scuilli to the PWSA board pending interviews.
• Approved the reappointment of Jennifer Presutti to the Commission on Human Relations (Enactment No. 174).
• Passed final approval for the sale of six city-owned properties (Enactment No. 185).
• Passed final approval for the sale of properties to adjoining owners under the Side Yard Program (Enactment No. 187).
• Passed final approval for an agreement to provide EMS services to Mount Oliver Borough (Enactment No. 7).

Post Agenda

The Pittsburgh City Council will hold a discussion regarding the HIV/AIDS Commission at the request of Council Member Corey O'Connor. Invited guests for the discussion include Linda Rose Frank and Antoine B Douaihy.

• Discussion on the HIV/AIDS Commission

The meeting was held remotely on March 11, 2021, at the request of Council Member Corey O'Connor to discuss the HIV/AIDS Commission. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the agenda item was limited to discussion.

Standing Committees

The standing committees will review various proposals including property sales, departmental invoices, and intergovernmental agreements. The agenda includes discussions on emergency service contracts with Mount Oliver and Wilkinsburg, as well as new equipment purchases for the Fire Bureau.

• Lease agreement for DPW Facilities Maintenance Division at 1301 Beaver Avenue up to $266,616.00
• $21,257.00 for equipment mounting kits for new Fire Bureau engines
• Intergovernmental agreement with Mount Oliver for EMS services at $45,000 over three years
• Sale of tax sale properties including 2832 Wylie and 501 Industry
• $18,225.00 payment for DuoDote Injectors for EMS

The standing committees of Pittsburgh City Council met and recommended approval of multiple property sales, including tax sale properties, side yard program conveyances, and Urban Redevelopment Authority land dispositions. They also approved a lease for Public Works facilities, an EMS agreement with Mount Oliver, a fire services agreement with Wilkinsburg, and various invoices and transfers. One item, a sign license for 1505 E. Carson Street, was tabled.

• Approved sale of six tax-sale properties (2021-1256)
• Approved repeal of an incomplete property sale (2021-1257)
• Approved side yard program conveyances for two properties (2021-1258)
• Approved invoices totaling over $35,000 for various departments
• Approved an intradepartmental transfer of $9,087 for police computers
• Approved warrants for Allegheny Equine ($6,124.99) and Sensible Products ($21,257.00)
• Approved extension of sidewalk cafe permit measures through 2021 (2021-1267)
• Approved lease for Public Works at 1301 Beaver Avenue, amended (2021-1271)

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding infrastructure, legal settlements, and appointments. The agenda includes funding for bridge projects, sidewalk café permit extensions, and new members for the Commission on Racial Equity. It also covers sewage facility plan revisions and various city contracts.

• Reimbursement for 30th Street Bridge construction costs up to $1,600,000
• Extension of sidewalk café permit application process through December 31, 2021
• Agreement with Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh for training up to $259,000
• Increase of $190,000 for bridge upgrades in the 2021 Capital Budget
• Lease agreement for Public Works Facilities Maintenance at 1301 Beaver Avenue up to $266,616

Pittsburgh City Council passed several final resolutions, including a $2.49 million supplemental reimbursement agreement with PennDOT for the CBD Signals project, and approved appointments to the Commission on Racial Equity. The council also adopted proclamations honoring Eagle Scouts and declaring days, and referred new legislation to committees.

• Approved $2.49M CBD Signals reimbursement agreement (9-0)
• Approved $380,145 for Victor Stanley litter can monitoring software (8-1)
• Approved 5 encroachment licenses for signs, canopies, and planters (9-0 each)
• Approved $488,971 for Complete Streets Design Guidelines work by Utile, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved 3 sewage facilities plan revisions (9-0 each)
• Approved 7 appointments to Commission on Racial Equity (unanimous)
• Adopted 4 proclamations, including Eagle Scout days and $15 minimum wage call (unanimous)
• Referred sidewalk café ordinance and lease agreement to committees

Standing Committees

The Standing Committees are reviewing several items including contract amendments for litter monitoring and street design. The agenda also includes proposed changes to sewage facility plans and residential use applications.

• Ordinance 2021-1087: Prohibition on executing 'no-knock' warrants
• Resolution 2021-1225: PennDOT reimbursement for CBD Signals project up to $2,494,000.00
• Resolution 2021-1220: Increase Victor Stanley Inc. contract to $380,145.00
• Resolution 2021-1231: Conditional Use Application for 2142 Wightman Street
• Resolution 2021-1226: Increase Utile, Inc. contract to $488,971.00

The Standing Committees meeting approved a list of departmental invoices and P-card expenditures, and affirmatively recommended several public works and land use resolutions, including a no-knock warrant ordinance that was held in committee. All votes were recorded as motions that carried.

• Approved departmental invoices and P-card expenditures (motion carried)
• Held no-knock warrant ordinance in committee (2021-1087)
• Affirmatively recommended First Amendment for litter can monitoring software (2021-1220)
• Affirmatively recommended encroachment agreements for 211 26th St, 2112 Penn Ave, 110 South Atlantic Ave, and 610 Wood St (2021-1221-1224)
• Affirmatively recommended supplemental reimbursement for CBD Signals project (2021-1225)
• Affirmatively recommended amendment to Complete Streets Design Guidelines contract (2021-1226)
• Affirmatively recommended restoring WAR MEMORIALS to WAR MEMORIALS AND PUBLIC ART in 2020 Capital Budget (2021-1230)
• Held conditional use application for 2142 Wightman St for public hearing (2021-1231)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding intergovernmental cooperation, including emergency services for Mount Oliver and Wilkinsburg. The agenda also includes various property acquisitions, land sales, and municipal contract approvals.

• EMS agreement with Mount Oliver Borough ($45,000 over three years)
• Fire and emergency management agreement with Wilkinsburg Borough
• Acceptance of Allegheny County Wi-Fi donation valued at $43,703.24
• Supplemental agreement for Allegheny Circle Phase 2 ($140,085.42)
• Warrant for fire bureau equipment ($21,257.00)

City Council passed an ordinance adding Chapter 782 to the City Code, creating a temporary eviction regulation for disease prevention and control due to COVID-19. The ordinance was amended by substitute (8-1, Burgess abstaining) and then passed finally as amended (9-0).

• Passed COVID-19 temporary eviction regulation (Chapter 782) as amended (9-0)
• Approved $43,703.24 Wi-Fi hotspot donation from Allegheny County for McKinley and Phillips Recreation Centers (9-0)
• Approved $750 license agreement for Public Safety Promotion Ceremony at Convention Center (9-0)
• Approved University of Pittsburgh entrance canopies at 5051 Centre Ave (9-0)
• Approved Square View Apartments projecting sign at 3429 Butler St (8-0, Burgess abstaining)
• Approved Carol Goerk ADA walking surface at 3315 Liberty Ave (9-0)
• Approved asphalt paving of Mt. Royal Road and Boulevard Drive (9-0 each)
• Approved $106,000 Hill District Parks Master Plan contract with Groundswell Design Group (9-0)

Executive Session

The Pittsburgh City Council scheduled an executive session regarding Bill 2021-1237. This ordinance proposes adding a new chapter for temporary eviction regulation for disease prevention and control related to COVID-19. The session includes briefings from the City Solicitor's office.

• Bill 2021-1237: Temporary Eviction Regulation For Disease Prevention and Control Due to COVID-19
• Amendment to Title VII Business Licensing, Article X Rental of Residential Housing

The Pittsburgh City Council held an executive session on February 25, 2021, to discuss Bill 2021-1237, which would amend the city code to add a temporary eviction regulation for disease prevention during COVID-19. No action was taken during the session; it was a briefing and discussion only.

• Held executive session on Bill 2021-1237 (no action taken)

Standing Committees

City committees are reviewing several proposals, including a $1.5 million agreement with Allegheny County for the Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program. The agenda also includes accepting a Wi-Fi donation to provide free internet at two recreation centers and discussing temporary eviction regulations due to COVID-19. Additionally, various infrastructure and land use items are up for consideration.

• Accepting $43,703.24 donation for Wi-Fi at McKinley and Phillips Recreation Centers
• $1.5 million agreement with Allegheny County for the Learn and Earn youth program
• New ordinance regarding temporary eviction regulations due to COVID-19
• $106,000 total value contract for Hill District Parks Master Plan development
• Prohibiting the keeping or sale of crocodilians and red-eared sliders

The standing committees met and recommended approval of several items, including accepting a $43,703.24 Wi-Fi donation from Allegheny County for recreation centers, approving asphalt paving for Mt. Royal Road and Boulevard Drive, and authorizing agreements for the 2021 Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program. They also tabled a capital budget amendment and held a crocodilian ordinance in committee.

• Approved acceptance of $43,703.24 Wi-Fi donation for McKinley and Phillips Recreation Centers
• Approved paving Mt. Royal Road with asphalt
• Approved paving Boulevard Drive with asphalt
• Approved $1.5M agreement for Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program
• Approved $200,000 agreement with Goodwill for youth program services
• Tabled capital budget amendment for South Side Athletic Association/Brashear Association (9-0)
• Held crocodilian and red-eared slider ordinance in committee until 3/24/2021
• Approved $35,000 intradepartmental transfer for COVID-19 screening

City Council

The City Council is reviewing proposed contract amendments for litter monitoring and street design. The council also considers new sewage facility plans and temporary eviction regulations. Additionally, final action is requested on several infrastructure budget reallocations.

• Contract increase for litter can monitoring software to $380,145.00
• Proposed ordinance for temporary eviction regulations due to COVID-19
• Increase in contract for Complete Streets Design Guidelines work to $488,971.00
• Reallocation of $64,053.38 from East Carson Street to ramp and sidewalk improvements
• Supplemental agreement for 10th Street Bridge costs up to $98,144.73

The council passed an ordinance amending the City Code to clarify the definition of 'hairstyle' in the discrimination chapter, with a 6-2 vote. It also passed several resolutions, including designating Mellon Park as a historic structure and approving multiple bridge project agreements. Several items were introduced and referred to committees, including a temporary eviction regulation ordinance and a conditional use application for a multi-suite residential use.

• Passed ordinance clarifying 'hairstyle' definition in discrimination code (6-2)
• Designated Mellon Park as a Historic Structure (8-0)
• Approved supplemental agreement for 7th Street Bridge local costs (8-0)
• Approved supplemental agreement for 10th Street Bridge local costs (8-0)
• Approved amendment to 2018 Capital Budget shifting funds for ramp and sidewalk (8-0)
• Approved amendment to vendor code for Duquesne arena name change (8-0)
• Approved amendment to First Avenue vacation resolution (8-0)
• Approved CityLaw software maintenance agreement with Cycom Data Systems (8-0)

Standing Committees

The Standing Committees will review ordinances regarding 'no-knock' warrants and protections against hair-based discrimination. The agenda also includes budget reallocations for sidewalks and bridge maintenance costs. Additionally, the committees will address various departmental invoices and sewage facility plan revisions.

• Ordinance prohibiting police from executing 'no-knock' warrants
• Ordinance adding protections against discrimination based on hair texture and style
• Resolution reallocating $64,053.38 from East Carson Street to ramps and sidewalks
• Agreement for 10th Street Bridge costs not exceeding $98,144.73
• Software maintenance contract with Cycom Data Systems up to $11,376.00

The standing committees approved a list of departmental invoices and P-card approvals, and recommended several resolutions and ordinances for full council consideration. The no-knock warrant prohibition ordinance was held in committee until March 3, 2021. Other items, including a historic designation for Mellon Park and a vendor code update, were affirmatively recommended.

• Approved departmental invoices totaling over $55,000
• Held no-knock warrant prohibition ordinance in committee until 3/3/2021
• Affirmatively recommended First Avenue vacation amendment (2021-1196)
• Affirmatively recommended capital budget amendments for East Carson Street and ramp/sidewalk (2021-1174)
• Affirmatively recommended supplementary agreements for 7th Street Bridge ($3,396.91) and 10th Street Bridge ($98,144.73)
• Affirmatively recommended vendor code update for Cooper Fieldhouse name change (2021-1184)
• Affirmatively recommended hairstyle discrimination ordinance (2021-1118)
• Affirmatively recommended Mellon Park historic designation (2021-1048)

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing resolutions for summer youth employment programs and the renewal of the city's COVID-19 emergency declaration. The agenda also includes sewage plan revisions for local developments and various commission appointments.

• $1,500,000 intergovernmental agreement for summer youth employment administration
• $200,000 contract with Goodwill of Southwestern PA for youth employment services
• Renewal of the COVID-19 Declaration of Disaster Emergency
• $106,000 total contract value for Hill District Parks Master Plan development
• Lease agreement for West End Senior Center up to $45,673.64

Pittsburgh City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions, including designating Juneteenth as a paid city holiday and extending the COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration through March 16, 2021. Council also approved funding for summer youth employment programs, infrastructure grants, and various community development block grant reallocations. All votes were unanimous (9-0) except one abstention on a license for CCAC.

• Passed ordinance designating Juneteenth as a city holiday (9-0)
• Extended COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration to March 16, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved $1.5M agreement with Partner4Work for Learn and Earn youth program (9-0)
• Approved $200,000 agreement with Goodwill for Learn and Earn program (9-0)
• Authorized PennDOT grant applications for Davis Ave bridge, Frazier/Romeo steps, Irvine St improvements (9-0)
• Approved $103,200 increase for billboard tax litigation consultant (9-0)
• Accepted $40,000 donation from Steelers Charities (9-0)
• Granted license to CCAC for historical stone steps at 915 Ridge Ave (8-0, 1 abstention)

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is conducting a public hearing regarding Resolution 2021-1048. The resolution proposes designating Mellon Park as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances. The City of Pittsburgh owns the property and has no objection to the nomination.

• Historic designation for Mellon Park
• Public hearing for Resolution 2021-1048

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on a resolution to designate Mellon Park in Point Breeze as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the City Code. The city owns the property and no objections were raised to the nomination. The hearing was held, but no final vote or decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Public hearing held on Mellon Park historic designation (2021-1048)

Standing Committees

Pittsburgh standing committees are reviewing several items on February 10, 2021. The agenda includes applications for major transportation grants and updates to city employee holidays. Committees will also consider property purchases and contract increases for legal services.

• Increase Penn Avenue Reconstruction Phase II funding to not exceed $1,975,000
• Apply for a grant of up to $2,576,476.50 for the Davis Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
• Add protections against discrimination based on hair texture and style
• Designate Juneteenth as an official holiday for city employees
• Increase billboard tax litigation consulting contract by $103,200

City Council

The council is reviewing resolutions regarding infrastructure costs for the 7th Street and 10th Street bridges. The agenda also includes numerous appointments to various city commissions and a report on federal grant funding for EMS. Additionally, members are presenting budget reallocations and software maintenance contracts.

• Funding for 7th Street Bridge project up to $3,396.91
• Funding for 10th Street Bridge project up to $98,144.73
• Software maintenance contract with Cycom Data Systems up to $11,376.00
• Grant funding for EMS COVID-19 response up to $246,212.49
• Budget reallocation of $5,000 from South Side Athletic Association to Brashear Association

Standing Committees

Pittsburgh Standing Committees are reviewing an ordinance to prohibit "no-knock" warrants by requiring police to announce their presence. The agenda also includes a budget amendment to add $8,947,600.50 for Emergency Rental Assistance. Additionally, committees will consider various professional service agreements and departmental invoices.

• Ordinance 2021-1087: Prohibiting 'no-knock' warrants by requiring police to knock and announce presence
• Resolution 2021-1129: Adding $8,947,600.50 to the 2021 Capital Budget for Emergency Rental Assistance
• Resolution 2021-1096: Grant funding of $246,212.49 for EMS coronavirus response efforts
• Resolution 2021-1099: Amending a scheduling system contract with RollKall Technologies, LLC up to $853,925.00
• Resolution 2021-1093: Permission for Smallman Holdings LLC to renovate docks at 1606 Smallman Street

The standing committees approved a list of departmental invoices and P-card approvals, and recommended several resolutions for full Council consideration. These include accepting a $246,212.49 federal grant for EMS coronavirus response, amending contracts to use the 'Stop the Violence Trust Fund' for violence intervention programs, and adding $8,947,600.50 in Emergency Rental Assistance to the 2021 Capital Budget. A proposed ordinance to prohibit 'no-knock' warrants was held in committee.

• Approved departmental invoices and P-card approvals
• Held 'no-knock' warrant ordinance in committee (due back 2/17/2021)
• Affirmatively recommended $246,212.49 EMS coronavirus grant
• Affirmatively recommended $327,465.00 Group Violence Intervention Coordinator contract amendment
• Affirmatively recommended $853,925.00 RollKall scheduling system contract amendment
• Affirmatively recommended Smallman Holdings dock/ramp license as amended
• Affirmatively recommended $23,590.48 Port Authority Fallowfield Avenue reimbursement
• Affirmatively recommended $90,000.00 Human Relations Commission Solicitor contract

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is considering several grant applications for pedestrian bridges, sidewalk construction, and street improvements. The agenda also includes ordinances to designate Juneteenth as a city holiday and to prohibit discrimination based on hair texture. Additionally, the council will review various budget reallocations for community programs.

• Ordinance designating Juneteenth as a City of Pittsburgh holiday
• Ordinance adding protections against discrimination based on hair texture and hairstyles
• Grant application for Davis Avenue Pedestrian Bridge up to $2,576,476.50
• Budget increase for Penn Avenue Reconstruction Phase II to $1,975,000.00
• Acceptance of a $40,000 donation from Steelers Charities for public safety

Executive Session

The City Council is holding an executive session to discuss Bill 2021-1087. This ordinance would amend the Department of Public Safety code to require police officers to knock and announce their presence before entering a premises when executing warrants.

• Bill 2021-1087: Ordinance prohibiting 'no-knock' warrants

The Pittsburgh City Council held an executive session on February 1, 2021, to discuss Bill 2021-1087, which would prohibit no-knock warrants. No action was taken during the session; it was informational only.

• Held executive session on Bill 2021-1087 (no action taken)

Executive Session

Pittsburgh City Council is holding an executive session to discuss a lawsuit related to the historic designation of St. John Vianney Church. The meeting will include the City Solicitor and Assistant City Solicitor. This matter concerns Bill 2020-0776 for the property at 225 Allen Street.

• Lawsuit regarding historic designation of St. John Vianney Church (Bill 2020-0776)

Standing Committees

Several standing committees will review various city business, including public safety ordinances and infrastructure funding. The agenda includes discussions on police warrant procedures, legal service contracts, and capital budget adjustments.

• Ordinance prohibiting "no-knock" warrants for police officers
• LexisNexis legal research subscription contract up to $68,400.00
• Capital budget changes for Smallman Street and step repairs
• Increased funding for the McFarren Street Bridge project
• Financial Empowerment Centers agreement not to exceed $10,000

Pittsburgh City Council standing committees met and recommended several items, including a proposed ban on no-knock warrants (held for executive session), capital budget amendments, and various contracts and licenses. The no-knock warrant ordinance was held, not approved. All other motions were affirmatively recommended, meaning they advance to full council.

• Held no-knock warrant ban ordinance for executive session
• Affirmatively recommended $10,000 Financial Empowerment Centers contract extension
• Affirmatively recommended capital budget amendment shifting $705,000 from Smallman Street reconstruction to step repair and complete streets
• Affirmatively recommended $68,400 LexisNexis legal research subscription
• Affirmatively recommended license for wood steps at 705 Hazelwood Avenue
• Affirmatively recommended license for concrete stairs and lift at 113 North Pacific Avenue
• Affirmatively recommended $3,789,680.36 McFarren Street Bridge contract increase
• Affirmatively recommended $352,047.92 Wightman Park green stormwater grant

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding city contracts and grant allocations. This includes funding for emergency medical services and web-based scheduling systems. The agenda also addresses infrastructure projects like electric vehicle charging stations.

• $853,925 contract for RollKall Technologies web-based scheduling system
• $246,212 grant for EMS COVID-19 response efforts
• $189,403 for electric vehicle charging stations at Second Avenue Parking lot
• $90,000 for legal representation of the Commission on Human Relations
• Dock and ramp renovations at 1606 Smallman Street

City Council unanimously passed several ordinances and resolutions, including a new policy for donating city-owned personal property, acceptance of a $5,000 donation for the Ammon Recreation Center, and approval of grant funding for electric vehicle charging stations and COVID-19 EMS response. All votes were 9-0.

• Passed ordinance creating policy for donation of city-owned personal property (9-0)
• Accepted $5,000 donation from Workscape, Inc. for Ammon Recreation Center remodel (9-0)
• Approved $189,403 grant for EV charging stations at Second Avenue Parking lot (9-0)
• Vacated portion of First Avenue (formerly Greenough Street) (9-0)
• Approved sewer plan revision for 5803 Centre Avenue development (9-0)
• Approved Community Partner Access Agreement with Voices Against Violence for McKinley Community Center (9-0)
• Approved amendments to capital budgets for Mt. Washington Recreation Center (9-0)
• Adopted proclamations for FBLA, ADL report, and Kitty Chandler (unanimous)

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is conducting public hearings regarding the historic designation of two structures at 7180 Highland Drive. These include the VA Facility Chapel Building 10 and Laboratory Building 13. The City of Pittsburgh will be the future owner of these properties.

• Historic designation for VA Facility Chapel Building 10 (Resolution 2020-0943)
• Historic designation for VA Facility Laboratory Building 13 (Resolution 2020-0944)
• Public hearings for properties at 7180 Highland Drive

The Committee on Hearings held public hearings on resolutions to designate the VA Facility Chapel Building 10 and Laboratory Building 13 as Historic Structures under Title 11. Both hearings were held, and no objections were noted. The resolutions are now pending further council action.

• Public hearing held for historic designation of VA Facility Chapel Building 10 (2020-0943)
• Public hearing held for historic designation of VA Facility Laboratory Building 13 (2020-0944)

Standing Committees

The Standing Committees will review several resolutions regarding city infrastructure and land use, including the designation of Mellon Park as a historic structure. The agenda also includes approval for departmental invoices and a fund transfer of over $2.8 million for equipment leasing.

• $189,403 grant for electric vehicle charging stations at Second Avenue Parking lot
• Designation of Mellon Park as a Historic Structure
• $5,000 donation from Workscape, Inc. for Ammon Recreation Center
• $2,803,480 transfer to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority
• Vacating a portion of First Avenue (formerly Greenough Street)

The standing committees met and recommended several items for full council approval, including a new policy for donating city-owned personal property, acceptance of a $5,000 donation for the Ammon Recreation Center, a $189,403 grant for EV charging stations, and a resolution to vacate part of First Avenue. They also approved a list of invoices and P-card expenditures. The Mellon Park historic designation was held for a public hearing, and two items were deferred.

• Recommended ordinance creating policy for donation of City personal property (2021-1044)
• Recommended acceptance of $5,000 donation from Workscape, Inc. for Ammon Rec Center (2021-1045)
• Approved invoices totaling over $36,000 for various departments
• Approved P-card expenditures
• Recommended vacating portion of First Avenue (2021-1076)
• Recommended $189,403 grant for EV charging stations at Second Avenue Parking lot (2021-1041)
• Held Mellon Park historic designation for public hearing (2021-1048)
• Recommended agreement with Voices Against Violence for McKinley Community Center (2021-1066)

City Council

The council will review an ordinance requiring police officers to knock and announce their presence when executing warrants. Other items include budget amendments for the McFarren Street Bridge and community development grants. Several resolutions regarding use of community centers are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance to prohibit 'no-knock' warrants by requiring police to knock and announce presence
• Budget increase for McFarren Street Bridge project to $3,789,680.36
• Grant funding of $352,047.92 for Wightman Park stormwater infrastructure
• Amendment to CDBG program budget, increasing total to $14,155,823.00
• Authorization for agreements up to $10,000.00 for recreational and instructional programs

Standing Committees

The Standing Committees will review a resolution to authorize $64,655,000.00 in non-electoral debt via bonds. The agenda also includes extending the Lawrenceville inclusionary housing district and approving cooperation with the water authority for watershed improvements.

• Resolution to authorize $64,655,000.00 in General Obligation Bonds
• Six-month extension for the Lawrenceville Inclusionary Housing Overlay District
• Ordinance prohibiting the keeping or sale of crocodilians and red-eared sliders
• Cooperation agreement with PWSA for Four Mile Run watershed improvements
• Transfer of development rights between 201 Stanwix Street and 429 Forbes Avenue

City Council

Pittsburgh City Council is reviewing several resolutions, including a $2.8 million fund transfer for city equipment and an extension of the COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration. The agenda also includes items regarding electric vehicle charging stations and zoning extensions in Lawrenceville.

• $2,803,480.00 fund transfer to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for vehicles and equipment
• $189,403.00 grant for electric vehicle charging stations at the Second Avenue Parking lot
• Six-month extension for the Lawrenceville Inclusionary Housing Interim Planning Overlay District
• $50,000 contract for cross-cultural training for Public Safety officials
• Designation of Mellon Park as a Historic Structure

City Council voted 9-0 to extend the COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration for 36 additional days, through February 16, 2021. Council also passed several items, including a $50,000 grant for the Imagination Library program, a $50,000 contract for cross-cultural training for public safety officials, an extension of sidewalk café permit expedited measures through April 15, 2021, and a resolution authorizing an administrative order on consent for stormwater permit compliance. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Extended COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration through Feb. 16, 2021 (9-0)
• Passed $50,000 Hillman Foundation grant for Imagination Library program (9-0)
• Approved $50,000 contract with Cultural Humility and Equity Collaborative for public safety training (9-0)
• Extended sidewalk café permit expedited measures through April 15, 2021 (9-0)
• Authorized administrative order on consent for NPDES stormwater permit (9-0)
• Adopted proclamation honoring Ron and Ginny Joseph for 50 years of Joseph's Coiffures
• Referred resolutions for EV charging stations, vehicle leasing, and other items to committees

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is conducting a public hearing regarding Bill 2020-0959. The bill requests approval to transfer liquor license No. R-5655 from Monroeville to the Pizza Palermo location at 5440 Centre Avenue.

• Liquor license transfer for 5440 Centre Avenue
• Public hearing for Bill 2020-0959

The Committee on Hearings held a public hearing on Bill 2020-0959, a resolution requesting approval for the inter-municipal transfer of liquor license No. R-5655 from Arman & Aarav, Inc. in Monroeville to Virk Yilmas, LLC for the premises at 5440 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, known as Pizza Palermo. The minutes record the hearing but do not include a vote or final decision.

• Held public hearing on Bill 2020-0959 (liquor license transfer for Pizza Palermo)

Standing Committees

The Standing Committees will consider resolutions for community grants and public safety training contracts. The agenda also includes items regarding sidewalk café permits, utility easements, and stormwater compliance.

• $50,000 grant for the Imagination Library program via the Hillman Foundation
• $50,000 contract with CHEC for cross-cultural training for Public Safety officials
• Extension of expedited sidewalk café permit application process through April 15, 2021
• Easements for Duquesne Light Company’s Riazzi Electric Substation construction
• Administrative Order on Consent regarding NPDES Stormwater Permits

The standing committees of Pittsburgh City Council met and recommended several items, including a $50,000 grant for the Imagination Library program, a $50,000 contract for cross-cultural training for public safety officials, an extension of expedited sidewalk café permits through April 15, 2021, and an amended resolution for Duquesne Light easements. They also held a street vacation on Wickliff Street for further review and recommended an administrative order for stormwater compliance and a sewage facilities plan revision.

• Affirmatively recommended $50,000 Hillman Foundation grant for Imagination Library (unanimous)
• Affirmatively recommended $50,000 contract with Cultural Humility and Equity Collaborative for police training (unanimous)
• Held street vacation of Wickliff Street in committee, due back by 1/13/2021
• Affirmatively recommended extending sidewalk café permit expedited measures through April 15, 2021
• Amended and affirmatively recommended resolution for Duquesne Light easements for Riazzi Substation
• Affirmatively recommended administrative order on consent for NPDES stormwater permit compliance
• Affirmatively recommended sewage facilities plan revision for 1501 Penn Avenue

Committee on Hearings

The Committee on Hearings is conducting a public hearing regarding Resolution 2020-0926. This resolution concerns a conditional use application to transfer development rights from 201 Stanwix Street to 429 Forbes Avenue. The proposal involves 87 dwelling units within the Golden Triangle subdistricts.

• Conditional Use Application for the transfer of development rights involving 87 dwelling units

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding stormwater permits, bond issuances, and watershed improvements. The agenda also includes a proclamation urging the state to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

• Resolution authorizing up to $64,655,000 in General Obligation Bonds
• Cooperation agreement with PWSA for Four Mile Run Watershed improvements
• Authorization for an Administrative Order on Consent regarding stormwater permits
• Resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to join the RGGI
• Amendment to extend a payment deadline for vacating Colwell Street and Our Way

Executive Session

The City Council is meeting in executive session to discuss Resolution 2021-1030. This resolution authorizes the Mayor to execute an Administrative Order on Consent with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

• Resolution 2021-1030: Authorization for Mayor to execute an Administrative Order on Consent with PWSA and U.S. EPA
• Implementation of requirements associated with a NPDES Stormwater Permit