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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, January 27, 2015 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, Deputy City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 27, 2015 ROLL CALL Councilman Burgess voted via phone. Present 9- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATIONS 2015-1250 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize , commend and congratulate Dino Rende for his achievements in film , tv and media and wishes him great success in his future endeavors and interests . Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1251 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Junior Achievement for its many contributions to the economic vitality of the City of Pittsburgh and congratulates Junior Achievement for its remarkable 75 years of continuous and sustainable commitment to students and to the future of the region ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, January 27 , 2015, to be “ JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT DAY ” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1252 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Young Adult Division for their work serving young adults through leadership development, national and international travel, and participation in raising funds to meet critical human services needs in Pittsburgh and in Jewish communities around the world; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare January 31, 2015 to be the “YAD Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mr. Gilman, Mr. O'Connor and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 4/17/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 27, 2015 2015-1253 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh urges the Pennsylvania Legislature to oppose Senate Bill 4/House Bill 173 when it comes before them; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Will of Council shall be circulated to all members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate. Sponsors: Mr. Gilman A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried 2015-1254 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes the significant role the YEO Network has played in shaping the public discourse and the policy agenda of the country on local, state, and federal levels, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council hereby declares Saturday, January 31st through Sunday, February 1st, 2015 to be “Young Elected Officials Weekend” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Ms. Rudiak and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried PUBLIC COMMENTS PRESENTATION OF PAPERS COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS: 2015-1238 Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of restaurant liquor license, License No. R-1715 LID 24951 from Joathy Corporation, 2801 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, to the Applicant, Poros, Inc., for the premises located at Two PPG Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, restaurant known as Poros, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 4/17/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 27, 2015 2015-1227 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance and/or the Director of Public Works to enter into an agreement or agreements or amendments to existing agreements or to adopt Commonwealth of Pennsylvania CoStars agreements with Cartegraph in order to continuing licensing Cartegraph Enterprise software; to purchase subscription, maintenance, and cloud hosting services; and to procure professional services relating to data conversion, integration, and migration from a self-hosted to a cloud environment hosted by Cartegraph. Read and referred to the Committee on Performance and Asset Management 2015-1236 Resolution further amending Resolution 549, effective September 21, 2012 entitled “providing for an agreement/s, or use of existing agreements and/or a contract/s, or use of existing contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for City Council Neighborhood Needs Program and providing for the payment of the costs thereof”, by transferring $5,500 to Brighton Heights Citizens Federation for security cameras and $7,000 to Brighton Heights Citizens Federation for a community group office. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $437,779.53. Sponsors: Mrs. Harris Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2015-1237 Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012-2017 Capital Improvement Program” by transferring $5,500 to Brighton Heights Citizens Federation for security cameras and $7,000 to Brighton Heights Citizens Federation for a community group office. Sponsors: Mrs. Harris Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 4/17/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 27, 2015 2015-1228 Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into agreement or agreements, contract or contracts and use of existing agreement or agreements, contract or contracts in individual amounts of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less with consultants in connection with the Department's recreational and park related services. Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation 2015-1229 Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into agreements in individual amounts of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less with performers, instructors, artists and persons with specialized skills in connection with the Department's recreational and instructional programs. Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation 2015-1230 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, Lease(s) and/or License Agreement(s) for the use of certain property for senior facilities for the provision of center services to seniors in an amount not to exceed Sixty Five Thousand, Four Hundred Dollars ($65,400.00), chargeable to and payable from the Seniors Community Program Trust Fund in the Department of Parks and Recreation. Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation 2015-1231 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education or another vendor chosen through the City bid process for the purpose of providing meals in connection with the 2015 Food Service Program in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The total cost shall not exceed Seven Hundred, Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00). Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation 2015-1232 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a License Agreement with the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, St. Catherine of Sienna Parish parking lot located at Broadway Avenue and Belasco Street for a 2015 Farmers’ Market. Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 4/17/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 27, 2015 2015-1233 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a license agreement with Union Real Estate Company of Pittsburgh for the use of property behind Carrick shopping center for the 2015 Farmers’ Market. Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation 2015-1234 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a License Agreement with the Parking Authority for the use of property on 18th and Carson Streets for the 2015 Farmers’ Market. Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation 2015-1235 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a License Agreement with the Parking Authority for the use of property located between Beacon and Bartlett Streets for the 2015 Farmers’ Market. Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS: 2015-1219 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the sum of $7,000.00, in favor of Visual Evidence, 8555 Sweet Valley Drive, Suite A, Valley View, OH 44125, for payment of professional services rendered. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2015-1220 Resolution authorizing and directing the Director of Finance and the Controller to reimburse the three pension funds each month for the increase in monthly payments to $350 for survivors of members of the Fire, Municipal and Police Pension Funds, who receive less than $350 per month in pension benefits. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 4/17/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 27, 2015 2015-1221 Resolution authorizing and directing the Director of Finance and the Controller to reimburse the three pension funds each month for monthly payments of $350 to widows of members of the Fire, Municipal and Police Pension Funds, who were not listed as survivors by their spouse. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2015-1222 Resolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales in accordance with Act No. l7l of l984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through F: A: 2808 Bedford, B: 1108, 1112 Lincoln, C: 6 Boggs, D: 1412, 1414, 1416 Loraine E: 2242, 2244 Wilson, F: 327 Hancock. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2015-1223 Resolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. 171 of 1984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984; having been placed for sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh Side Yard Program. ITEMS A through D. A: 5333 Broad, B: 5232 Gertrude, C: 1832 Valora, D: 137 Herndon Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2015-1224 Resolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates, authorizing the sale of properties in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, in accordance with Act No. 171 of 1984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. Item A: 1044 Marena. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 4/17/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 27, 2015 2015-1225 Resolution further amending Resolution No.858, effective, January 1, 2015, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2015 Capital Budget and the 2015 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2015 through 2020 Capital Improvement Program,” by decreasing the “Bridge Repairs” line item” by the amount of $37,500 (from $200,000 BOND to $162,500 BOND) and creating the “South Negley Avenue Bridge” line item in the amount of $750,000.00 ( $37,500 BOND/ $600,000 FHWA/$112,500 SH) Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works . 2015-1226 Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements, and providing for the design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the design and construction of the South Negley Avenue Bridge; including Construction Management Services; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof not to exceed $750,000. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS: 2015-1239 Resolution appointing Sabina Eva Deitrick, 521 East End Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, as a member of the Pittsburgh Planning Commission for a term to expire on January 22, 2018. Ms. Deitrick will fill the vacant seat on the Commission. Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2015-1214 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for January 21, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and Filed City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 4/17/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 27, 2015 2015-1182 Resolution designating Banks and Lending Institutions to act as Depositories for the year 2015 in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article III, Depositories. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES 2015-1215 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for January 21, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and Filed 2015-1183 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an agreement or agreements with a vendor to provide licensed veterinary services to the City’s Bureau of Animal Care & Control, including but not limited to the consistent supply and proper disposal of all drugs, needles, and syringes necessary for the humane euthanasia of wild animals and providing for the cost thereof. It is anticipated that the contractor will be required to spend approximately ten (10) hours per month with regard to these services, at an overall cost not to exceed $100,454.48, calculated at the rate of $50,227.24 per year. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 4/17/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 27, 2015 2015-1200 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a professional services agreement or agreements with the Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania for the provision of medical direction services at a cost of Ten Dollars and No Cents ($10) per year to the City. Said agreement shall commence on January 1, 2015 and shall automatically renew for additional one (1) year terms on January 1, 2016 and January 1, 2017. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. the motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS 2015-1216 Report of the Committee on Public Works for January 21, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and Filed 2015-1184 Resolution vacating Antler Way between South Highland Avenue and Sheridan Square in the 8th Ward, 9th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2015-1217 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for January 21, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and Filed City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 4/17/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 27, 2015 2015-1186 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to enter into an agreement or agreements with members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, for payment of services for duties related to any and all activities of the Zoning Board of the City of Pittsburgh. Cost not to exceed $39,000. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT 2015-1218 Report of the Committee on Performance and Asset Management for January 21, 2015 with an Affirmatiave Recommendation. Read, Received and Filed 2015-1187 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Innovation and Performance to enter into a Fellowship Participation Agreement with Student Conservation Association, Inc., cost not to exceed $13,000. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 2015-1188 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the Heinz Endowments to receive $50,000 in funding to support (1) A Lean Six Sigma certified trainer; (2) New, innovative cost saving and waste reduction policies and (3) A pilot group of City Employees that will complete the training and start to identify cost savings and performance improvements. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus City of Pittsburgh Page 10 Printed on 4/17/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 27, 2015 No: 0 Abstain: 0 2015-1189 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the Richard King Mellon Foundation to receive $400,000 in funding for three years support to create a Regional Data Resource Center to serve as a portal for interactive data sharing between government agencies, departments, and other nonprofit and public agencies. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS Will Of Council 2015-1253 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh urges the Pennsylvania Legislature to oppose Senate Bill 4/House Bill 173 when it comes before them; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Will of Council shall be circulated to all members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate. Sponsors: Mr. Gilman A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS APPROVAL OF MINUTES ADJOURNMENT LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Printed on 4/17/2015