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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, March 3, 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 March 3, 2015 ROLL CALL 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 2015-1362 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby convey its most sincere thanks and appreciation to Deputy Chief Paul J. Donaldson for his many years of exemplary service to the People of Pittsburgh. We also extend our thanks to Paul Donaldson’s wife, Cindy, and his family for the sacrifices and accommodations they have made when Paul Donaldson’s duty to the People of Pittsburgh called him away from them. Deputy Chief Paul J. Donaldson Be It Further Resolved that the Council, in recognition of Deputy Chief Paul J. Donaldson’s years of service and a job well done, does hereby declare Tuesday, March, 3, 2015 to be “Deputy Chief Paul J. Donaldson Day”, in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mrs. Harris and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2015-1363 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby honors Biscuits Bingo and its organizers for reducing Pittsburgh's homeless pet population, raising awareness about the issues of cruelty and neglect, and providing funding for the care of homeless animals. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council hereby declares Saturday, March 7, 2015, “Biscuits Bingo Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Ms. Rudiak 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 3/5/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2015 2015-1364 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize UNLOADED for its work to tackle the pervasive problem of gun violence through art and public discourse for residents not just in the City of Pittsburgh, but across the country; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim March 3, 2014, as “ UNLOADED Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mr. Gilman, Mr. Kraus and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2015-1365 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the importance of finding the cause and cure for MS, a chronic and devastating disease, and expresses its appreciation and admiration to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Western PA Chapter for its dedication toward a future free of MS; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare March 2-8, 2015 to be “MS AWARENESS WEEK” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2015-1366 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Mr. George Trosky for his 37 years with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, thank him for his years of service and wish him well; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, February 27, 2015, to be “George Trosky Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mrs. Kail-Smith and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 3/5/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2015 PRESENTATION OF PAPERS COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS: 2015-1353 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with consultants and/or service providers for professional services in connection with Civil Service and MPOETC required assessment and evaluation of Public Safety candidates, and providing for payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $40,500.00. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources 2015-1354 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with Justifacts Credential Verification, Inc. for professional services in connection with pre-employment and promotional background investigations for all City of Pittsburgh candidates excluding Uniformed Police, Fire and EMS Personnel, and providing for payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $52,500.00 over three years. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS: 2015-1355 Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the School District of Pittsburgh, for the Sale of Block 7-B, Lot 209 in the 21st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, (Council District No. 6 - 1430 Page Street - Parking). Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2015-1356 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Properties in the 12th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 125-M, Lots 225 and 226, and Block 125-L, Lots 22, 23, 44, 45, 46, and 47 (Council District No.9 - Site Assemblage for Residential Development - 6924, 6922, 6900 Kelly Street and 706, 704, 618, 620, 622 N. Dallas Avenue). Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 3/5/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2015 COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS: 2015-1350 Resolution amending Resolution No. 12, effective February 2, 2001, as amended, regarding the Witness Protection Imprest Fund, to include the ability to purchase additional services in connection with witness protection cases. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS: 2015-1357 Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, lease or leases, professional service agreements or the use of existing contracts, leases or agreements, and other services, along with other approved expenditures and for the payment of supplies, equipment, materials, rentals, and other services for the Squirrel Hill Business District streetlighting project using 2002 Capital funds in an amount not to exceed $10,509.23 Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works 2015-1358 Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, lease or leases, professional service agreements or the use of existing contracts, leases or agreements, and other services, along with other approved expenditures and for the payment of supplies, equipment, materials, rentals, and other services for the Squirrel Hill Business District streetlighting project using 2003 Capital funds in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works 2015-1359 Resolution amending Resolution number 833, effective January 1, 2002, as amended, entitled "Adopting and approving the 2002 Capital Budget and the 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2002 through 2007 Capital Improvement Program” so as to move the remaining Lincoln Place Recreation Center funding to the Squirrel Hill Business District streetlighting project Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 3/5/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2015 2015-1360 Resolution amending Resolution number 891, effective January 1, 2003, as amended, entitled "Adopting and approving the 2003 Capital Budget and the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2003 through 2008 Capital Improvement Program” so as to transfer Ten Thousand Dollars from the Lincoln Place Park Renovation project to the Squirrel Hill Business District streetlighting project Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2015-1361 Resolution calling on the Director of Finance to create an incentive policy using the Market Based Revenue Opportunity Program to encourage small, locally-based businesses to raise the minimum wage for their employees. Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS: 2015-1347 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative, Article XI, Personnel, Chapter 192, Pensions, Section 192.33, “Classification and Monthly Payments; Cost-of-Living Allowance”, Paragraph (a), relating to Firemen’s Benefit Plan No. 2, to bring such section into compliance with Arbitration Decision dated April 18, 1990, and the “Firemen’s Relief and Pension Fund Law” (Act of May 25, 1933, P.L. 1050, as amended, 53 P.S. § 23601, et. seq.). Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2015-1349 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative, Article XI, Personnel, Chapter 192, Pensions, Section 192.43, “Pension Payments; Amount; Time”, Paragraph (a), relating to Policemen’s Benefit Plan No. 2, to bring such section into compliance with the collective bargaining agreement dated January 1, 2005, between the City of Pittsburgh and the Fraternal Order of Police Fort Pitt Lodge No. 1. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 3/5/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2015 COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS: 2015-1351 Resolution granting unto TRPJ Realty, LLC, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a handicap ramp with handrail and a concrete landing with handrail 21st Street in the East Carson Historic District, 16th Ward, Council District 3 of the City of Pittsburgh, USA. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works 2015-1352 Resolution granting unto Lynn Langford, her successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a handicap ramp with handrail and a concrete landing with handrail at 1 Noblestown Rd in the 20th Ward, Council District 2 of the City of Pittsburgh, USA. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2015-1342 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for February 25, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2015-1276 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administration, Chapter 170 Fees, so as to add language in Section 170.01 to create a formal process for setting an annual fee schedule for all city departments. Sponsors: Mr. Gilman 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 6 Printed on 3/5/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2015 2015-1307 Ordinance amending Ordinance 2 of 2012, entitled, “The Neighborhood First Capital Budget Reform Act” amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Two, Fiscal, to bring the City of Pittsburgh into compliance with the recommendations of the amended Act, 47 Financial Recovery Plan relating to the Capital Budget, pursuant to Ordinance No. 29 of 2010 enacted by City Council on June 8, 2010, adopting the Amended Act 47 Financial Recovery Plan for the City of Pittsburgh” dated May 21, 2009 is hereby amended by deleting Chapter 218, Capital Budget in its entirety and replacing it with new language. 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 2015-1308 Resolution amending Resolution 1167 of 1986, which created the Microfilm Permit Plans Trust Fund, in order to rename the Trust Fund and to revise the categories of permitted expenditures to be made by the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (formerly Bureau of Building Inspection) with said Trust Fund monies. A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally, As Amended. The motion carried by a unanimous 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 7 Printed on 3/5/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2015 2015-1311 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 $56,500 to various projects within District 1 Neighborhood Needs. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $437,779.53. Sponsors: Mrs. Harris 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 2015-1335 Resolution amending Resolution 756/2014, entitled “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)” so as to include additional funds to cover administrative costs. Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 3/5/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2015 2015-1343 Report of the Committee on Public Works for February 25, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2015-1309 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for engineering services in connection with local funding for additional improvements undertaken by PennDOT within the City of Pittsburgh; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $470,000. 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 2015-1310 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with Optimus Technologies for professional services in connection with the design, assembly and installation of twenty (20) Vector fuel systems on specified Department of Public Works vehicles and the installation of a biofuel refueling station at a cost not to exceed ($150,000.00) One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars. 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 2015-1344 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for February 25, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 3/5/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2015 2015-1312 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 $56,500 to various projects within District 1 Neighborhood Needs. Sponsors: Mrs. Harris 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 2015-1345 Report of the Committee on Performance and Asset for February 25, 2015 with an Affirmatiave Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2015-1306 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Periscope Holdings Inc., Inc. the exclusive program manager of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) consulting program for a procurement policy and process review and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $55,605. 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 10 Printed on 3/5/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2015 COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 2015-1346 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for February 25, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2014-1105 Resolution authorizing the execution of a cooperation agreement or agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for a grant of up to $30,000 from URA to the City of Pittsburgh for the West End Hydrological Study. (Council District 2) Passed Finally 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 2015-1238 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. 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 Motion to Schedule a Cablecast Post Agenda Meeting at the Request of Councilman Bruce Kraus: Regardng University of Pittsburgh Urban Studies Project EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Printed on 3/5/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2015 ADJOURNMENT LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 12 Printed on 3/5/2015