City Council
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · November 3, 2014
Minutes
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 3, 2014
10:00 AM
Council Chambers
City Council
ONE-HUNDRED
THIRTY-EIGHTH COUNCIL
Bruce A. Kraus, President of Council
Council Members: Rev. Ricky V. Burgess, Dan Gilman, Deborah L. Gross, Darlene M. Harris,
R. Daniel Lavelle, Corey O'Connor, Natalia Rudiak, Theresa Kail-Smith
Mary Beth Doheny, City Clerk - Kimberly Clark-Baskin, Deputy City Clerk
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A. ROLL CALL
Present 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
Absent 1 - Mr. Lavelle
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. PROCLAMATIONS
2014-0998 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Monday, November 3, 2014, to be “Fund It Forward Day” in the
City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSOR /S: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
Enactment No: 711
2014-0999 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare November 6, 2014, to be “ GREENFIELD VETERANS DAY” in
the City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
Enactment No: 712
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS:
2014-0994 Resolution amending Resolution 24 of 2014 providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter
into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with UPMC Mercy in
connection with the administration and evaluation of medical examinations and related
tests and procedures for the Civil Service Commission's medical examination program
for current and prospective employees for employment and promotion and providing
for the payment of the cost thereof not to exceed Seven Hundred Eighty Thousand
Dollars ($780,000.00)
Enactment No: 781
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
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2014-0995 Resolution amending Resolution No. 417 approved June 10, 2014, to include
additional addresses for Area “DD” in the South Side Flats community (Council
District #3).
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Enactment No: 749
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2014-0995 Resolution amending Resolution No. 417 approved June 10, 2014, to include
additional addresses for Area “DD” in the South Side Flats community (Council
District #3).
Enactment No: 749
2014-0996 Resolution amending Resolution No. 770 approved December 3, 2013 providing for
the implementation of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “W” in
the Crawford-Roberts community (Council Districts #6) to expand the district to
include additional addresses pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.
Enactment No: 782
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS:
2014-0997 Resolution providing for a professional services agreement/s and/or contract/s with
Douglas A. Shields, located at 2329 Tilbury Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15217-2455,
for independent consulting services, including but not limited to legislative research,
professional writing, financial analysis, office coverage services to City Council in
accordance with the Home Rule Charter, Section 310, at a cost not to exceed Forty
Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) per year.
SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS
Enactment No: 785
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
2014-0991 Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Safety and the Acting
Chief of Police, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement
with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Project Safe
Neighborhoods-Western District, in the amount of ninety-nine thousand seven
hundred dollars and zero cents ($99,700.00).
Grant ID: 25673/October 1, 2014-June 30, 2015
Enactment No: 786
2014-0992 Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Safety and the Acting
Chief of Police, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement
with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Project Safe
Neighborhoods-Western District, in the amount of nine thousand five hundred dollars
and zero cents ($9,500.00). Grant ID: 25570/October 1, 2014-June 30, 2015
Enactment No: 787
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS:
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2014-0990 Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Finance to purchase the Lot
and Block# 54-J-187 located at 341 Saline Street, 15207 from John & Virginia
Ingoldsby in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Enactment No: 756
Enactment No: 756
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
2014-0993 Resolution authorizing and directing the issuance of a Warrant to WM Recycle
America., in the amount of Sixty four thousand nine hundred sixty nine dollars and
eighty four cents, ($64,969.84), in payment for emergency recycling collection and
disposition, for the months of August and September 2014, resulting from the prior
contracted vendor ceasing operations.
Enactment No: 784
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS:
APPOINTMENTS AND RE-APPOINTMENT REQUIRING CONFIRMATION:
2014-0970 Resolution appointing Mark Bocian, 432 Kennedy Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214, as
Chief of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services of the City of Pittsburgh.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
Enactment No: 788
2014-0971 Resolution re-appointing Amanda Rubio, 85 Craighead Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211,
as a Commissioner of the Commission on Human Relations of the City of Pittsburgh
for a term to expire on October 27, 2018.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
Enactment No: 734
2014-0972 Resolution re-appointing Eric Horwith, 194 Oneida Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211, as
a Commissioner of the Commission on Human Relations of the City of Pittsburgh for
a term to expire on October 27, 2018.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
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Enactment No: 735
2014-0973 Resolution appointing Helen Gerhardt, 843 Collins Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, as
a Commissioner of the Commission on Human Relations of the City of Pittsburgh for
a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Ms. Gerhardt will fill the seat vacated by Beth
Pittinger.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
Enactment No: 789
2014-0974 Resolution appointing Mariana Padias, 4309 Summit Street, Apt. 2, Pittsburgh, PA
15201, as a Commissioner of the Commission on Human Relations of the City of
Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Ms. Padias will fill the seat
vacated by Gerald Robinson.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
Enactment No: 790
2014-0975 Resolution appointing Richard Morris, 7144 Thomas Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA
15208, as a Commissioner of the Commission on Human Relations of the City of
Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Mr. Morris will fill the seat
vacated by Neil Parham.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
Enactment No: 791
2014-0976 Resolution appointing Florence Rouzier, 5825 Ferree Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217,
as a Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission of the City of
Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Ms. Rouzier will fill the seat
vacated by Jason Matthews.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
Enactment No: 792
2014-0977 Resolution appointing Freddie Croce, 4915 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, as
a Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission of the City of
Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Mr. Croce will fill the seat
vacated by James Herring.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
Enactment No: 793
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2014-0978 Resolution appointing Jessica Bellas, 321 Hallock Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211, as a
Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission of the City of Pittsburgh
for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Ms. Bellas will fill the seat vacated by
Richard Bellisario.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
Enactment No: 794
2014-0979 Resolution appointing Justin Laing, 2351 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, as a
Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission of the City of Pittsburgh
for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Mr. Laing will fill the seat vacated by
Jennifer Danquist.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
Enactment No: 795
2014-0980 Resolution appointing Dr. Paul Harper, 712 Culloden Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, as
a Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission of the City of
Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Dr. Harper will fill the seat
vacated by Gregg Kander.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
Enactment No: 796
2014-0981 Resolution appointing Dr. Ralph Bangs, 1537 Windcrest Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
15206, as a Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission of the City
of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Dr. Bangs will fill the seat
vacated by Margaret Ringel-Baker.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
Enactment No: 797
2014-0982 Resolution appointing Tracey McCants Lewis, 1308 Sheffield Street, Apt. 308,
Pittsburgh, PA 15233, as a Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review
Commission of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Ms.
McCants Lewis will fill the seat vacated by Marc Little.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
Enactment No: 798
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2014-0983 Resolution appointing Paul Leger, 416 North Taylor Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212,
as a member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Land Bank for a term to
expire on November 1, 2015.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
A motion was made that this matter be Held in Council for November 11,
2014. The motion carried.
Enactment No: 761
2014-0984 Resolution appointing Senator Wayne Fontana, 1309 Creedmoor Avenue, Pittsburgh,
PA 15226, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Land Bank for a
term to expire on November 1, 2016.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
A motion was made that this matter be Held in Council for November 11,
2014. The motion carried.
Enactment No: 762
2014-0985 Resolution appointing Karen Abrams, 22 Perry Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, as a
member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Land Bank for a term to expire
on November 1, 2017.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
A motion was made that this matter be Held in Council for November 11,
2014. The motion carried.
Enactment No: 763
2014-0986 Resolution appointing Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith as a member of the Board
of Directors of the Pittsburgh Land Bank for a term to expire on November 1, 2015.
A motion was made that this matter be Held in Council for November 11,
2014. The motion carried.
Enactment No: 764
2014-0987 Resolution appointing Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle as a member of the Board of
Directors of the Pittsburgh Land Bank for a term to expire on November 1, 2016.
A motion was made that this matter be Held in Council for November 11,
2014. The motion carried.
Enactment No: 765
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2014-0988 Resolution appointing Councilman Ricky Burgess as a member of the Board of
Directors of the Pittsburgh Land Bank for a term to expire on November 1, 2017.
A motion was made that this matter be Held in Council for November 11,
2014. The motion carried.
Enactment No: 766
2014-0989 Communication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting a Performance Audit on
the Department of Public Safety Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The
motion carried.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW
2014-0964 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for October 29, 2014 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The
motion carried.
2014-0897 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services
Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with eCivis, Inc. for annual access, maintenance and
support of web-based grants software to increase the City's capacity to research,
apply for and manage grants and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost
not to exceed $125,327.00 over three years.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 715
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2014-0898 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement or Agreements with Corporate Security Investigations, Inc.
(“CSI”) for expert investigative and consulting services, cost not to exceed
$2,000.00.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 716
2014-0917 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Granicus, Inc. in the
amount of $17,701.00 in payment for the annual maintenance agreement and other
services related to the legislative tracking software used by the City Clerk's Office.
SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 714
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES
2014-0965 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for October 29, 2014 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The
motion carried.
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2014-0900 Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Safety and the Acting Chief of Police to
enter into a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (DOJ), to receive monies from the
2014 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program, and further authorizing legitimate
expenditures by the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Police, for purchases
authorized by the Grant Agreement and for the execution of agreements(s), or
contract(s) for any equipment or services required in connection with the execution of
said Grant Agreement. Said agreement(s) or contract(s) shall not exceed one
hundred fifty three thousand seven hundred eighteen dollars ($153,718.00).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 719
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2014-0901 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety
to enter into a grant agreement or agreements with the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) as part of the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security's “2014 Port Security Grant Program”, in the amount of One Hundred
Thirty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred and Six Dollars and no cents ($133,906.00).
The City's funding share with respect to this grant agreement or agreements is in the
amount of Thirty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars and no cents
($33,476.00) and shall be payable from the Bureau of Police's 2014 Equipment
Fund. The Federal Government's share with respect to this grant agreement or
agreements is One-Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Dollars and no cents
($100,430.00) and shall be deposited into the City's Grants Trust Fund.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 720
2014-0943 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety
to enter into an agreement or agreements with Cover Your Assets, LLC, at a cost not
to exceed $175,000.00.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 717
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
2014-0966 Report of the Committee on Public Works for October 29, 2014 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The
motion carried.
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2014-0902 Resolution Providing for the letting, for and during the calendar years 2015, 2016 and
2017, of Contracts and for the use of existing Contracts for professional services
including planning, architectural, engineering, and real estate services, as well as
construction administration, management and inspection services related to the
assessment, design, construction and maintenance of the City's infrastructure, buildings
and lands as needed by the various Departments of the City of Pittsburgh, and for
related engineering and construction services in and for any or all Departments of the
City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payments of the costs thereof.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 718
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2014-0967 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for October 29,
2014 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The
motion carried.
2014-0878 Resolution amending Resolution No. 436 approved June 25, 2013, providing for the
implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “HH”, in the
Central Northside Community (Council District #1 & 6) to expand the district to
include additional addresses pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 713
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COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PERFORMANCE
AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
2014-0968 Report of the Committee on Performance and Asset Management for October 29, 2014
with an Affirmatiave Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The
motion carried.
2014-0899 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the Heinz
Endowments to receive $25,000 in funding to support the analysis of streetlight
conversion to higher performance LED systems and production of public awareness
programming related to reduction of light pollution and encouragement of citywide
energy conservation
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 721
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AFFAIRS
2014-0969 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for October 29, 2014 with an
Affirmatiave Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The
motion carried.
2014-0903 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
application for financial assistance in the amount of $75,000 to the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for a Municipal
Assistance and Planning Grant for the Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Transit
Revitalization Investment District planning study. (Council District 6).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 728
2014-0904 Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements
with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with a $75,000
Municipal Assistance and Planning Grant for the Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Transit
Revitalization Investment District planning study from the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. (Council
District 6).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 722
2014-0905 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Allegheny Health Network ED
Expansion project. (Council District 1)
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 729
2014-0906 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA's application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Allegheny Health Network ED Expansion project. (Council District 1)
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
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Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 723
2014-0907 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $3,000,000 for the Frick Pittsburgh Education and
Community Center project. (Council District 9)
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 730
2014-0908 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA's application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $3,000,000 for the Frick
Pittsburgh Education and Community Center project. (Council District 9)
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 724
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2014-0909 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,500,000 for the Heinz Hall Renovation project.
(Council District 6)
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 731
2014-0910 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA's application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,500,000 for the Heinz
Hall Renovation project. (Council District 6)
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 725
2014-0911 Resoluthion authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit
an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment
Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $4,000,000 for the Smithfield Street
Corridor Revitalization project. (Council District 6)
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
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Enactment No: 732
2014-0912 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA's application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $4,000,000 for the
Smithfield Street Corridor Revitalization project. (Council District 6)
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 726
2014-0913 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $3,000,000 for the Workingman's Savings Bank and
Trust Building (ARC House) project. (Council District 1)
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 733
2014-0914 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA's application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $3,000,000 for the
Workingman's Savings Bank and Trust Building (ARC House) project. (Council
District 1)
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
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Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Enactment No: 727
I. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
K. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - MR. LAVELLE
L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M. ADJOURNMENT
P LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
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Agenda
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 3, 2014
10:00 AM
Council Chambers
City Council
ONE-HUNDRED
THIRTY-EIGHTH COUNCIL
Bruce A. Kraus, President of Council
Council Members: Rev. Ricky V. Burgess, Dan Gilman, Deborah L. Gross, Darlene M. Harris,
R. Daniel Lavelle, Corey O'Connor, Natalia Rudiak, Theresa Kail-Smith
Mary Beth Doheny, City Clerk - Kimberly Clark-Baskin, Deputy City Clerk
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda November 3, 2014
A. ROLL CALL
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. PROCLAMATIONS
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS:
2014-0994 Resolution amending Resolution 24 of 2014 providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter
into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with UPMC Mercy in
connection with the administration and evaluation of medical examinations and related
tests and procedures for the Civil Service Commission's medical examination program
for current and prospective employees for employment and promotion and providing
for the payment of the cost thereof not to exceed Seven Hundred Eighty Thousand
Dollars ($780,000.00)
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
2014-0995 Resolution amending Resolution No. 417 approved June 10, 2014, to include
additional addresses for Area “DD” in the South Side Flats community (Council
District #3).
2014-0996 Resolution amending Resolution No. 770 approved December 3, 2013 providing for
the implementation of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “W” in
the Crawford-Roberts community (Council Districts #6) to expand the district to
include additional addresses pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS:
2014-0997 Resolution providing for a professional services agreement/s and/or contract/s with
Douglas A. Shields, located at 2329 Tilbury Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15217-2455,
for independent consulting services, including but not limited to legislative research,
professional writing, financial analysis, office coverage services to City Council in
accordance with the Home Rule Charter, Section 310, at a cost not to exceed Forty
Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) per year.
SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
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2014-0991 Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Safety and the Acting
Chief of Police, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement
with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Project Safe
Neighborhoods-Western District, in the amount of ninety-nine thousand seven
hundred dollars and zero cents ($99,700.00).
Grant ID: 25673/October 1, 2014-June 30, 2015
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2014-0992 Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Safety and the Acting
Chief of Police, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement
with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Project Safe
Neighborhoods-Western District, in the amount of nine thousand five hundred dollars
and zero cents ($9,500.00). Grant ID: 25570/October 1, 2014-June 30, 2015
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS:
2014-0990 Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Finance to purchase the Lot
and Block# 54-J-187 located at 341 Saline Street, 15207 from John & Virginia
Ingoldsby in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
2014-0993 Resolution authorizing and directing the issuance of a Warrant to WM Recycle
America., in the amount of Sixty four thousand nine hundred sixty nine dollars and
eighty four cents, ($64,969.84), in payment for emergency recycling collection and
disposition, for the months of August and September 2014, resulting from the prior
contracted vendor ceasing operations.
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS:
APPOINTMENTS AND RE-APPOINTMENT REQUIRING CONFIRMATION:
2014-0970 Resolution appointing Mark Bocian, 432 Kennedy Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214, as
Chief of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services of the City of Pittsburgh.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
2014-0971 Resolution re-appointing Amanda Rubio, 85 Craighead Street, Pittsburgh, PA
15211, as a Commissioner of the Commission on Human Relations of the City of
Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 27, 2018.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
2014-0972 Resolution re-appointing Eric Horwith, 194 Oneida Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211, as
a Commissioner of the Commission on Human Relations of the City of Pittsburgh for
a term to expire on October 27, 2018.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
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2014-0973 Resolution appointing Helen Gerhardt, 843 Collins Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, as
a Commissioner of the Commission on Human Relations of the City of Pittsburgh for
a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Ms. Gerhardt will fill the seat vacated by
Beth Pittinger.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
2014-0974 Resolution appointing Mariana Padias, 4309 Summit Street, Apt. 2, Pittsburgh, PA
15201, as a Commissioner of the Commission on Human Relations of the City of
Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Ms. Padias will fill the seat
vacated by Gerald Robinson.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
2014-0975 Resolution appointing Richard Morris, 7144 Thomas Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA
15208, as a Commissioner of the Commission on Human Relations of the City of
Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Mr. Morris will fill the seat
vacated by Neil Parham.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
2014-0976 Resolution appointing Florence Rouzier, 5825 Ferree Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217,
as a Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission of the City of
Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Ms. Rouzier will fill the seat
vacated by Jason Matthews.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
2014-0977 Resolution appointing Freddie Croce, 4915 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, as
a Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission of the City of
Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Mr. Croce will fill the seat
vacated by James Herring.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
2014-0978 Resolution appointing Jessica Bellas, 321 Hallock Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211, as a
Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission of the City of Pittsburgh
for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Ms. Bellas will fill the seat vacated by
Richard Bellisario.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
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2014-0979 Resolution appointing Justin Laing, 2351 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, as a
Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission of the City of Pittsburgh
for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Mr. Laing will fill the seat vacated by
Jennifer Danquist.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
2014-0980 Resolution appointing Dr. Paul Harper, 712 Culloden Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, as
a Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission of the City of
Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Dr. Harper will fill the seat
vacated by Gregg Kander.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
2014-0981 Resolution appointing Dr. Ralph Bangs, 1537 Windcrest Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
15206, as a Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission of the City
of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Dr. Bangs will fill the seat
vacated by Margaret Ringel-Baker.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
2014-0982 Resolution appointing Tracey McCants Lewis, 1308 Sheffield Street, Apt. 308,
Pittsburgh, PA 15233, as a Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review
Commission of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 27, 2018. Ms.
McCants Lewis will fill the seat vacated by Marc Little.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
2014-0983 Resolution appointing Paul Leger, 416 North Taylor Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212,
as a member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Land Bank for a term to
expire on November 1, 2015.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
2014-0984 Resolution appointing Senator Wayne Fontana, 1309 Creedmoor Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15226, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Land
Bank for a term to expire on November 1, 2016.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
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2014-0985 Resolution appointing Karen Abrams, 22 Perry Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, as a
member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Land Bank for a term to expire
on November 1, 2017.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
2014-0986 Resolution appointing Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith as a member of the Board
of Directors of the Pittsburgh Land Bank for a term to expire on November 1, 2015.
2014-0987 Resolution appointing Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle as a member of the Board of
Directors of the Pittsburgh Land Bank for a term to expire on November 1, 2016.
2014-0988 Resolution appointing Councilman Ricky Burgess as a member of the Board of
Directors of the Pittsburgh Land Bank for a term to expire on November 1, 2017.
2014-0989 Communication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting a Performance Audit on
the Department of Public Safety Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW
2014-0897 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services
Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with eCivis, Inc. for annual access, maintenance and
support of web-based grants software to increase the City's capacity to research,
apply for and manage grants and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost
not to exceed $125,327.00 over three years.
Legislative History
10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2014-0898 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement or Agreements with Corporate Security Investigations, Inc.
(“CSI”) for expert investigative and consulting services, cost not to exceed
$2,000.00.
Legislative History
10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2014-0917 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Granicus, Inc. in the
amount of $17,701.00 in payment for the annual maintenance agreement and other
services related to the legislative tracking software used by the City Clerk's Office.
SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS
Legislative History
10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES
2014-0965 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for October 29, 2014 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2014-0900 Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Safety and the Acting Chief of Police to
enter into a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (DOJ), to receive monies from the
2014 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program, and further authorizing legitimate
expenditures by the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Police, for purchases
authorized by the Grant Agreement and for the execution of agreements(s), or
contract(s) for any equipment or services required in connection with the execution of
said Grant Agreement. Said agreement(s) or contract(s) shall not exceed one
hundred fifty three thousand seven hundred eighteen dollars ($153,718.00).
Legislative History
10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2014-0901 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety
to enter into a grant agreement or agreements with the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) as part of the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security's “2014 Port Security Grant Program”, in the amount of One Hundred
Thirty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred and Six Dollars and no cents ($133,906.00).
The City's funding share with respect to this grant agreement or agreements is in the
amount of Thirty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars and no cents
($33,476.00) and shall be payable from the Bureau of Police's 2014 Equipment
Fund. The Federal Government's share with respect to this grant agreement or
agreements is One-Hundred Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Dollars and no cents
($100,430.00) and shall be deposited into the City's Grants Trust Fund.
Legislative History
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10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2014-0943 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety
to enter into an agreement or agreements with Cover Your Assets, LLC, at a cost not
to exceed $175,000.00.
Legislative History
10/28/14 City Council Waived under Rule 8
10/28/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
2014-0966 Report of the Committee on Public Works for October 29, 2014 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
2014-0902 Resolution Providing for the letting, for and during the calendar years 2015, 2016 and
2017, of Contracts and for the use of existing Contracts for professional services
including planning, architectural, engineering, and real estate services, as well as
construction administration, management and inspection services related to the
assessment, design, construction and maintenance of the City's infrastructure,
buildings and lands as needed by the various Departments of the City of Pittsburgh,
and for related engineering and construction services in and for any or all Departments
of the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payments of the costs thereof.
Legislative History
10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2014-0967 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for October 29,
2014 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
2014-0878 Resolution amending Resolution No. 436 approved June 25, 2013, providing for the
implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “HH”, in the
Central Northside Community (Council District #1 & 6) to expand the district to
include additional addresses pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.
Legislative History
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10/14/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
10/22/14 Standing Committee Held in Committee
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PERFORMANCE
AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
2014-0968 Report of the Committee on Performance and Asset Management for October 29, 2014
with an Affirmatiave Recommendation.
2014-0899 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the Heinz
Endowments to receive $25,000 in funding to support the analysis of streetlight
conversion to higher performance LED systems and production of public awareness
programming related to reduction of light pollution and encouragement of citywide
energy conservation
Legislative History
10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Performance and Asset Management
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AFFAIRS
2014-0969 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for October 29, 2014 with an
Affirmatiave Recommendation.
2014-0903 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
application for financial assistance in the amount of $75,000 to the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for a Municipal
Assistance and Planning Grant for the Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Transit
Revitalization Investment District planning study. (Council District 6).
Legislative History
10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2014-0904 Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements
with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with a $75,000
Municipal Assistance and Planning Grant for the Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Transit
Revitalization Investment District planning study from the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. (Council
District 6).
Legislative History
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10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2014-0905 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Allegheny Health Network ED
Expansion project. (Council District 1)
Legislative History
10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2014-0906 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA's application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Allegheny Health Network ED Expansion project. (Council District 1)
Legislative History
10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2014-0907 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $3,000,000 for the Frick Pittsburgh Education and
Community Center project. (Council District 9)
Legislative History
10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2014-0908 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA's application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $3,000,000 for the Frick
Pittsburgh Education and Community Center project. (Council District 9)
Legislative History
10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2014-0909 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,500,000 for the Heinz Hall Renovation project.
(Council District 6)
Legislative History
10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2014-0910 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA's application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,500,000 for the Heinz
Hall Renovation project. (Council District 6)
Legislative History
10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2014-0911 Resoluthion authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit
an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment
Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $4,000,000 for the Smithfield Street
Corridor Revitalization project. (Council District 6)
Legislative History
10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2014-0912 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA's application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $4,000,000 for the
Smithfield Street Corridor Revitalization project. (Council District 6)
Legislative History
10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2014-0913 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $3,000,000 for the Workingman's Savings Bank and
Trust Building (ARC House) project. (Council District 1)
Legislative History
10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2014-0914 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA's application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $3,000,000 for the
Workingman's Savings Bank and Trust Building (ARC House) project. (Council
District 1)
Legislative History
10/21/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
10/29/14 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
I. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
K. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - MR. LAVELLE
L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M. ADJOURNMENT
P LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
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