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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, March 17, 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 17, 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 PROCLAMATIONS 2015-1428 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby acknowledges the inimitable contributions Sally Wiggin has made as a journalist and outstanding community leader; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council hereby declares Tuesday, March 17, 2015, “Sally Wiggin Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Ms. Rudiak and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried 2015-1429 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that City Council stands with UPMC workers in their fight to win $15.00 and the right to form their union without interference or retaliation and that Council will seek ways to move our City forward and build a better and more equal future for all workers. Sponsors: Ms. Rudiak and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried 2015-1430 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Council of the City of Pittsburgh thanks the Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise for its efforts to assist economically disadvantaged communities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares March 20, 2015, “PACE Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mr. Gilman and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 2015-1431 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and honor Don Waltmire and his Pharmacy for serving the communities of the North Side for the past thirty years, and providing an unmatched level of care and customer service; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare February 26th, 2015 to be “Don Waltmire’s Pharmacy Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mrs. Harris and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried 2015-1432 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes the Pittsburgh Building Trades, the Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh, and the Hibernian Celtic Athletic Fund, for organizing the 2nd annual Pittsburgh Donnybrook, and wishes both the Irish and Pittsburgh teams good luck; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares Tuesday, March 17th, 2015 to be “Pittsburgh Donnybrook Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mrs. Harris and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried 2015-1433 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate Dr. Wilma Beauford on her appointment as State Supervisor ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, March 22, 2015, to be “Dr. Wilma B. Beauford Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Rev. Burgess and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried PUBLIC COMMENTS City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 PRESENTATION OF PAPERS COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS: 2015-1420 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with E.B. Jacobs, Inc. for professional consulting services in connection with Police Officer Recruit candidate examination and selection services, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $230,000.00. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources 2015-1421 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Dr. Leaetta Hough for as-needed professional consulting services in connection with Police Officer Recruit candidate examination and selection services, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $20,000.00. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS: 2015-1401 Resolution amending Resolution No. 675, effective October 22, 2014 entitled: Amending the Capital Budget and providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of HUD for a grant in connection with the 2013 CDBG Program so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Bloomfield Tri-Ward Baseball” (-$2,000.00), “Small Seeds Development” (-$2,000.00), “TedX Grandview” (-$2,000.00), “Morningside VFW-Fisher House” (-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Linden School PTO” (+$8,000.00); and to transfer funds within the Mayor’s Office from: “My Brothers Keeper/Isaiah Project” (-$5,000.00), “Senior Friends” (-$3,500.00), “East Northside Action Committee Association” (-$3,000.00) and “Arlington Civic Council Meals on Wheels” (-$3,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Brashear Association/Henry Kaufman Food Pantry (Arlington Food Bank) (+3,000.00), “Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy” (+$6,000.00), and “Tree of Hope” (+$5,500.00). Sponsors: Mr. Gilman Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 2015-1402 Resolution amending Resolution No. 676, effective October 22, 2014 entitled, “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, so as to change the project name within City Council from: “Bloomfield Tri-Ward Baseball” (-$2,000.00), “Small Seeds Development” (-$2,000.00), “TedX Grandview” (-$2,000.00) and “Morningside VFW-Fisher House” (-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Linden School PTO” (+$8,000.00). Sponsors: Mr. Gilman Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1403 Resolution amending Resolution 570, effective August 12, 2013 providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $675,000.00, so as to reprogram funds within Mayor’s Office from: “My Brothers Keeper/Isaiah Project” (-$5,000.00), “Senior Friends” (-$3,500.00), “East Northside Action Committee Association” (-$3,000.00) and “Arlington Civic Council Meals on Wheels” (-$3,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Brashear Association/Henry Kaufman Food Pantry (Arlington Food Bank)” (+3,000.00), “Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy” (+$6,000.00), and “Tree of Hope” (+$5,500.00). Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 2015-1404 Resolution amending Resolution No. 578, effective September 12, 2014, entitled: providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to transfer funds in City Council from: “District 1 Equipment” (-$5,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Northside Leadership Conference” (+$5,000.00). Sponsors: Mrs. Harris Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1405 Resolution amending Resolution No. 577, effective September 12, 2014, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $918,650.00; so as to transfer funds in City Council from: “District 1 Equipment” (-$5,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Northside Leadership Conference” (+$5,000.00). Sponsors: Mrs. Harris Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 2015-1406 Resolution amending Resolution No. 149, effective April 2, 2014, entitled: Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “Mothers Against Drunk Drivers MADD” (-$2,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Southside Community Council” (+$2,000.00). Sponsors: Mr. Kraus Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1407 Resolution amending Resolution No. 148, effective April 2, 2014, entitled “Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities and the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and further, authorizing various City Departments to enter into contact or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for street paving, the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and other related costs at a costs not to exceed 800,000.00”, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “Mothers Against Drunk Drivers MADD” (-$3,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Southside Community Council” (+$3,000.00). Sponsors: Mr. Kraus Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 2015-1408 Resolution amending Resolution No. 147, effective April 2, 2014, entitled: by providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “Mothers Against Drunk Drivers MADD” (-$2,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Southside Community Council” (+$2,000.00). Sponsors: Mr. Kraus Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1409 Resolution amending Resolution No. 146, effective April 2, 2014, entitled: “providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and further, authorizing various City departments to enter into a contract or contracts or use existing contracts for street paving, the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and other related costs, at a cost not to exceed $800,000.00, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “Mothers Against Drunk Drivers MADD” (-$2,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Southside Community Council” (+$2,000.00). Sponsors: Mr. Kraus Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1410 Resolution amending Resolution No. 425, effective June 23, 2014, entitled, “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, so as to reprogram funds within City Council: from “Beltzhoover Citizens Community Development” (-$2,500.00), and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy” (+$2,500.00). Sponsors: Mr. Kraus Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 2015-1411 Resolution amending Resolution No. 680, effective October 22, 2014, entitled: Amending the Capital Budget and providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pgh. with the U.S. Dept. of HUD for a grant in connection with the 2012 CDBG Program; so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Beltzhoover CDC” (-$2,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Pgh. Parks Conservancy” (+$2,500.00); and to reprogram funds within the Mayor’s Office from: “City Source” (-$19,522.19), “Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pgh” (-$15,000.00), “Healthy Active Independent Living Prog. Sr. Interest” (-$2,500.00), “Isaiah Project” (-$5,000.00), “Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America” (-$2,500.00) and “Pgh. Black Media Federation” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Strong Women Strong Girls” (+$2,500.00), “Operation Better Block” (+$5,000.00), “Western PA School for the Blind” (+$2,500.00), “Children’s Museum” (+$4,000.00), “Pgh. Parks Conservancy” (+$15,084.67), “Tree of Hope” (+$437.52), “Arts for Autism Foundation of Pgh/Joey Travolta Film Workshop” (+$5,000.00), “Beltzhoover United Front” (+$5,000.00) and “Rosedale Block Cluster” (+$10,000.00). Sponsors: Mr. Kraus Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1412 Resolution amending Resolution No. 679, Effective October 22, 2014, entitled: “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, so as to reprogram $49,522.19 within the Mayor’s Office to: “Strong Women Strong Girls” (+$2,500.00), “Operation Better Block” (+$5,000.00), “Western PA School for the Blind” (+$2,500.00), “Children’s Museum” (+$4,000.00), “Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy” (+$15,084.67), “Tree of Hope” (+$437.52), “Arts for Autism Foundation of Pgh/Joey Travolta Film Workshop” (+$5,000.00), “Beltzhoover United Front” (+$5,000.00) and “Rosedale Block Cluster” (+$10,000.00). Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 2015-1413 Resolution amending Resolution No. 878, effective January 14, 2015 entitled: providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2011 Community Development Block Grant Program; so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “National Council for Urban Peace and Justice” (-$4,477.67) and “31st Ward Community Action Group” (-$1,205.82), and transfer these funds to “Macedonia Family & Community Enrichment Center (FACE)”(+$4,477.67) and “Persad Center” (+$1,205.82); and to also reprogram funds within the Mayor’s Office from: “Isaiah Project” (-$4,062.48) and “Pittsburgh Black Media Federation” (-$5,000.00) and transfer these funds to “Tree of Hope” (+$4,062.48) and “Operation Better Block” (+$5,000.00). Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle and Mr. O'Connor Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1414 Resolution amending Resolution No. 423, effective June 23, 2014, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $1,357,500.00; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “National Council for Urban Peace and Justice” (-$4,477.67) and “ 31st Ward Community Action Group” (-$1,205.82); and transfer these funds to “Macedonia Family & Community Enrichment Center (FACE)” (+$4,477.62) and “Persad Center” (+$1,205.82). Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle and Mr. O'Connor Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 2015-1415 Resolution amending Resolution No. 877, effective January 14, 2015, providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and /or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the behalf of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $800,000.00; so as to reprogram funds in the Mayor’s Office from: “Isaiah Project” (-$4,062.48) and “Pittsburgh Black Media Federation” (-$5,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Tree of Hope” (+$4,062.48) and “Operation Better Block” (+$5,000.00). Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1416 Resolution amending Resolution #678, effective October 22, 2014, Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2014 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Beltzhoover Neighborhood Council” (-$2,500.00), “Children’s Home of Pgh. & Lemeiux Family Center” (-$7,500.00), “Urban League Aquaponics Northview Heights” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh” (+$4,500.00), “Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh” (+$3,000.00), “POISE Foundation - Aquaponics Northview Heights” (+$5,000.00) and “Linden School PTO” (+$2,500.00). Sponsors: Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor and Mr. Gilman Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 10 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 2015-1417 Resolution amending Resolution No. 677, effective October 22, 2014, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $940,000.00; : so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Beltzhoover Neighborhood Council” (-$2,500.00), “Children’s Home of Pgh. & Lemeiux Family Center” (-$7,500.00), “Urban League Aquaponics Northview Heights” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh” (+$4,500.00), “Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh” (+$3,000.00), “POISE Foundation - Aquaponics Northview Heights” (+$5,000.00) and “Linden School PTO” (+$2,500.00). Sponsors: Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor and Mr. Gilman Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1418 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). Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1419 Resolution providing for the implementation of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “LL” in the Bloomfield & North Oakland communities (Council Districts #6 and #7) pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS: 2015-1422 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 International Association of Chiefs of Police, Inc. to provide leadership training with regard to police organizations. Said agreement(s) shall commence no earlier than March 9, 2015 and end no later than December 31, 2015, and shall not to exceed $50,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services 2015-1423 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Two Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Three Dollars and Sixty Cents ($2,273.60) in favor of Michael E. Zobrak, 1217 Pleasant Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001-9425 for arbitration services and charging same to 11101.53153.108000.2015. COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS: 2015-1423 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Two Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Three Dollars and Sixty Cents ($2,273.60) in favor of Michael E. Zobrak, 1217 Pleasant Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001-9425 for arbitration services and charging same to 11101.53153.108000.2015. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS: 2015-1424 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 796, effective, January 1, 2014, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2014 Capital Budget and the 2014 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2014 through 2019 Capital Improvement Program,” by transferring $500,000.00 in PAYGO funds from the “TIP Revolving Fund” line item to the “Project Management and Administrative Services” line item. A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works 2015-1425 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements; with a Consultant or Consultants, for Project Management Services, to assist the City in the implementation of our Federal and State funded projects; providing for the payment of the costs thereof; and further providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, at a cost not to exceed $500,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works City of Pittsburgh Page 12 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 2015-1426 Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to enter into 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 rehabilitation of the Jeron X. Grayson Center; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $100,000. Bill was withdrawn from the Agenda by Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith, Public Works Chair A motion was made that this matter be Withdrawn. The motion carried COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS, PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL, PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON HEARINGS 2015-1427 Communication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting a Performance Audit of the Department of Public Works Bureau of Administration’s Permit Office, dated February 2015. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2015-1395 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for March 11, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried 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.). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Pittsburgh Page 13 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 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 2015-1349 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. 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 2015-1359 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 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 14 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 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 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 2015-1361 Resolution calling on the Director of Finance to create a recognition program 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, Mrs. Harris, Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross and Mr. Kraus A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally, As Amended. 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 2015-1389 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative, Article XI, Personnel, Chapter 192, Pensions, Section 192.22, “Membership”, Section 192.23, “Contributions by Members”, and Section 192.26, “Pension Allowance”, relating to Municipal Benefit Plan No. 2 (“Municipal Benefit Plan No. 2”), to bring such sections into compliance with collective bargaining agreements existing between the City of Pittsburgh and various unions. 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 15 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES 2015-1396 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for march 11, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried 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. 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 2015-1397 Report of the Committee on Public Works for March 11, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried 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. 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 16 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 Abstain: 0 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. 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 2015-1357 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 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 2015-1358 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 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 17 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 No: 0 Abstain: 0 2015-1385 Ordinance amending the City Code, Title Four: - Public Places and Property, Article I: Streets and Sidewalks, Chapter 417: Pavement Protection, Section 417.02: Sidewalk and Curb Maintenance by making various changes in 417.02 (a). 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 COUNCILMAN REV. RICKY BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES 2015-1398 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for March 11, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried 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. 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 18 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 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. 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 DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 2015-1399 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for March 11, 2015 with a NEGATIVE Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried 2015-1278 Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of restaurant liquor license, License No. R-14437, LID-59576 from 1313 Saloon, Inc., 1313 Kennedy Avenue, Duquesne, PA 15110 to the Applicant, The CocoRico Corp., 139 41st Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 for the premises located at 3718-20 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, restaurant known as “Round Corner Cantina”, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461. A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally, As Amended. 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 19 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 2015-1400 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for March 11, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried 2015-1297 Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of restaurant liquor license, License No. R- 7386, LID 60004 from Don Pablos Operating, LLC, 122 Mall Boulevard, PA 15146 to the Applicant, Teppy, LLC, 105 Braunlich Drive, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 for the premises located at 5430 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, restaurant known as “Taste”, 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: 8- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion failed by the following vote: Aye: 8- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1- Mr. O'Connor City of Pittsburgh Page 20 Printed on 3/26/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 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). 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. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1- Mr. O'Connor MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS 2015-1434 NOW, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Pittsburgh fully supports the Residential Homeowner Assistance Program, and encourages similar efforts and programs undertaken by PWSA to aid City of Pittsburgh homeowners and improve overall water quality, and, further, does hereby applaud PWSA for its attention to the needs of residents and the need for creative ways to facilitate and encourage water and sewer infrastructure improvements in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Ms. Gross, Mr. Kraus, Ms. Rudiak, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES . ADJOURNMENT LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 21 Printed on 3/26/2015