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April 29, 2025 ·10:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 46 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 18:13
  2. 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 18:42
  3. 3 MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA ▶ jump to 19:09
  4. 4 PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 19:15
  5. 5 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in recognition of the artistic and social impact of Monteze Freeland and his work within the Greater Pittsburgh Region, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 25th, 2025, to be "Monteze Freeland Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. 2025-1786 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 42:39
  6. 6 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby ask for all Pittsburghers to help raise the public awareness of autism to create more inclusive and understanding communities for individuals with autism and their families; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the month of April 2025 to be “Autism Awareness Month” in the City of Pittsburgh. 2025-1787 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 38:34
  7. 7 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commends Lyila Wirth for her initiative in cleaning up her neighborhood and for transforming a lesson from her parents into a positive and impactful act; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, April 29, 2025 to be “Lyila Wirth Day” in the City of Pittsburgh 2025-1788 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 34:32
  8. 8 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and congratulate “The Neighborhood Academy” for their commitment to hard work, discipline, and teamwork and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Friday, April 29th, 2025, to be “The Neighborhood Academy” in the City of Pittsburgh. 2025-1789 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 25:29
  9. 9 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and congratulate “The Sacred Heart Crusaders” for their commitment to hard work, discipline, and teamwork and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Friday, April 29th, 2025, to be “Sacred Heart Crusader’s Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. 2025-1790 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 19:32
  10. 10 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commends Tim Stevens for his unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and empowerment; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, May 4, 2025 to be “Tim Stevens Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. 2025-1792 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 42:40
  11. 11 WILLS OF COUNCIL ▶ jump to 42:52
  12. 12 NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Governor Shapiro to increase funding to Pittsburgh Regional Transit by at least $117 million in the 2026 fiscal year to prevent a catastrophic loss of transit service; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Will of Council will be distributed to the Allegheny County delegations of the Pennsylvania State General Assembly and to the office of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. 2025-1791 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 43:01
  13. 13 PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 53:30
  14. 14 PRESENTATION OF PAPERS ▶ jump to 69:49
  15. 15 COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS: ▶ jump to 70:06
  16. 16 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement or agreements and amendments thereto with Forrester Research, Inc to provide Information Technology (IT) Research and Advisory Services. Total cost is not-to-exceed Four Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($495,700) over three years. 2025-1777 Read and referred ▶ jump to 70:21
  17. 17 COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY PRESENTS: ▶ jump to 70:49
  18. 18 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 100 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, at no cost to the City. 2025-1778 Read and referred ▶ jump to 70:59
  19. 19 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 135 51st Street, Pittsburgh PA 15201, at no cost to the City. 2025-1779 Read and referred ▶ jump to 71:13
  20. 20 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant payable in favor of Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission for the first of two installments for the 2025 annual membership dues in an amount not to exceed FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS ($48,400.50). 2025-1780 Read and referred ▶ jump to 71:33
  21. 21 COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS: ▶ jump to 71:45
  22. 22 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, Bishop David A. Zubik for plaintiff counsel fees and costs pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1988(b) and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(d), in connection with a litigation matter in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania filed at 2:20-cv-1809-WSH for an amount not to exceed ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($168,500.00) over two years. (Executive Session scheduled for 4/29/25) 2025-1781 Read and referred ▶ jump to 72:04
  23. 23 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Tyisha Somerville in an amount not to exceed FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($5,625.00) over one year, in full and final settlement of a claim (2025-CLAIM-0009) for damage to her parked vehicle from a City Environmental Services (ES) vehicle on December 20, 2024. (Executive Session held 4/29/25) 2025-1782 Read and referred ▶ jump to 72:34
  24. 24 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of 239 42nd Street, LLC in an amount not to exceed THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($3,231.00) over one year, in full and final settlement of a claim (2025-CLAIM-0049) for damage to their property at 417 N. Millvale Avenue from a City Police vehicle on June 24, 2024. (Executive Session held 4/29/25) 2025-1783 Read and referred ▶ jump to 72:53
  25. 25 Resolution authorizing interdepartmental transfers in the amount of Six Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($647,228.63) from the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service to the Department of Public Safety Bureau of Administration, the Department of Public Works Bureau of Operations, Bureau of Environmental Services, and Bureau of Facilities, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure. These budget neutral transfers are necessary to properly align funding associated with the recent Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 668 and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) 2037 contract ratifications. 2025-1784 Read and referred ▶ jump to 73:16
  26. 26 COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS: ▶ jump to 74:14
  27. 27 Communication from Jake Pawlak, Director of Office of Management and Budget, submitting to City Council the attached status update from the Grants Office for the week ended April 25, 2025. 2025-1785 Read, Received and Filed Pass ▶ jump to 74:19
  28. 28 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  29. 29 REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION ▶ jump to 74:46
  30. 30 COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW ▶ jump to 74:49
  31. 31 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for April 23, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation. 2025-1773 Read, Received and Filed Pass ▶ jump to 75:01
  32. 32 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, in an amount not to exceed FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($40,000.00) over one year, for professional services in connection with immigration matters. (Executive Session held 4/15/25) 2025-1728 Passed Finally Pass ▶ jump to 75:12
  33. 33 COUNCILWOMAN BARBARA WARWICK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE ▶ jump to 76:04
  34. 34 Report of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure for April 23, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation. 2025-1774 Read, Received and Filed Pass ▶ jump to 76:18
  35. 35 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement(s) and/or Amendment(s) with the University of Pittsburgh, for the purpose of providing supplemental waste operations in the Oakland neighborhood, at no cost to the City. 2025-1713 Passed Finally Pass ▶ jump to 76:27
  36. 36 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an ownership and maintenance agreement with Almono, LP for six bus shelters to be constructed along Second Avenue and Blair Street in the Hazelwood neighborhood, at no cost to the city. 2025-1729 Passed Finally Pass ▶ jump to 76:41
  37. 37 COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE, ASSET MANAGEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY ▶ jump to 77:36
  38. 38 Report of the Committee on Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology for April 23, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation. 2025-1775 Read, Received and Filed Pass ▶ jump to 77:47
  39. 39 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement, Agreements, and/or Amendments with LiveBarn and/or with Team Pittsburgh Ball Hockey (“Team Pittsburgh”) for the purpose of Team Pittsburgh live-streaming dek hockey games held at the Dek Hockey Rink in Marmaduke Park, at no cost to the City. 2025-1746 Passed Finally Pass ▶ jump to 77:59
  40. 40 COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS ▶ jump to 78:55
  41. 41 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs for April 23, 2025 with an Affirmative Recommendation. 2025-1776 Read, Received and Filed Pass ▶ jump to 79:07
  42. 42 Resolution authorizing The Pittsburgh Land Bank to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned property in the 30th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 33-K, Lot 128 (219 Reifert Street - Council District No. 3), at no cost to the City. 2025-1727 Passed Finally Pass ▶ jump to 79:19
  43. 43 MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 80:18
  44. 44 EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS ▶ jump to 82:00
  45. 45 APPROVAL OF MINUTES ▶ jump to 82:01
  46. 46 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 82:02