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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, March 31, 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 31, 2015 ROLL CALL Present 8- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus Absent 1- Mr. O'Connor PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATIONS 2015-1496 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the lasting contributions Mike Lange has made as a sports journalist and outstanding community leader; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare March 31, 2015 “Mike Lange Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mr. Gilman and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried 2015-1497 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize CONNECT for its unwavering commitment for improving inter-municipal cooperation and creating a better life for the citizens of our region; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 2, 2015 “CONNECT Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.” Sponsors: Mr. Gilman and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried 2015-1498 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh is honored to take part in the annual observance of Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Awareness Day in the hope that it will lead to a better understanding of the disorder; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 2, 2015 as “World Autism Day” and April, 2015 to be “Autism Awareness Month” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mrs. Kail-Smith, Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor and All Members City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried 2015-1499 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby welcome all members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to Pittsburgh, congratulates the sorority on its multitude of civic programs and services that have positively impacted countless lives, and wishes the Regional Conference much success; and, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Wednesday, April 8th 2015 to be Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Day in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Rev. Burgess and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried PUBLIC COMMENTS PRESENTATION OF PAPERS COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS: 2015-1491 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 H:, A. 6824 Fifth B: 714 N. Homewood C: 726 Ormsby, D: 5258 Duncan, E: 5224 Duncan, F: 5321 Duncan, G: 5300 Duncan, H: 3807 Penn. (A) TJ Real Estate, LLC PURCHASE PRICE: $14,900.00 Future Development LOT: 50.16(SLANT FRONT)XAVG96.36X48.5 LOCATION: 6824 Fifth Avenue ACQUIRED: July 11, 2002 T/S# 18 WARD: 14 BLOCK & LOT: 125-K-60 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 (B) Ellen A. Sandidge PURCHASE PRICE: $9,900.00 Rehabilitation & Rental 1-2 STY BRK BLDG STORE LOT: 30 X 120 City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 LOCATION: 714 N. Homewood Avenue ACQUIRED: Dec. 16, 2011 T/S# 51 WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT: 174-J-244 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 (C) Alphonso O. Reese and Marcia M. Reese PURCHASE PRICE: $2,900.00 Side Yard LOT: 187.41 X 49.84 LOCATION: 726 Ormsby Street ACQUIRED: June 3, 1968 T/S# 426 WARD: 16 BLOCK & LOT: 32-B-190 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 (D) Lisa Javornick PURCHASE PRICE: $19,900.00 Future Development LOT: 80.3 X 61.9 X 66.16 LOCATION: 5258 Duncan Street ACQUIRED: June 7, 1948 T/S# 432 WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 80-D-392 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 (E) Lisa Javornick PURCHASE PRICE: $12,900.00 Future Development LOT: 20 X 105 LOCATION: 5224 Duncan Street ACQUIRED: July 30, 2010 T/S# 28 WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 80-H-216 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 (F) Lisa Javornick PURCHASE PRICE: $12,900.00 Future Development LOT: 20 X 100 LOCATION: 5321 Duncan Street ACQUIRED: June 7, 1948 T/S# 251 City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 81-A-29 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 (G) Lisa Javornick PURCHASE PRICE: $6,900.00 Future Development LOT: 29 X 79 X 15 LOCATION: 5300 Duncan Street ACQUIRED: June 7, 1965 T/S# 303 WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 81-A-40 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 (H) East End Group, LLC PURCHASE PRICE: $23,000.00 Future Development LOT: 21.43 X 100 X 20 RR LOCATION: 3807 Penn Avenue ACQUIRED: December 14, 1995, T/S# 71 WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 49-P-4 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2015-1492 Resolution providing for conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. l7l of l984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through B: A: 714 Naylor, B: 847 Tripoli, 849 Tripoli, Tripoli. (A) Jennifer Gula PURCHASE PRICE: $1,500.00 Side Yard LOT: 24 X 80 LOCATION: 714 Naylor Street ACQUIRED: July 30, 2010 T/S# 56 WARD: 14 BLOCK & LOT: 54-F-146 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5 (B) Sequitur Financial, LLC PURCHASE PRICE: $15,002.00 City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 Future Development LOT: 21 X 66.5 LOCATION: 847 Tripoli Street ACQUIRED: April 5, 2002 T/S# 55 WARD: 23 BLOCK & LOT: 24-J-325 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 (B) continued LOT: 21 X 62.8 LOCATION: 849 Tripoli Street ACQUIRED: April 5, 2002 T/S# 56 WARD: 23 BLOCK & LOT: 24-J-326 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 (B) continued LOT: 27 X 66.5 LOCATION: 0 Tripoli Street ACQUIRED: April 5, 2002 T/S# 57 WARD: 23 BLOCK & LOT: 24-J-327 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2015-1493 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: 2928 Leander, B: 305 Fram, C: 722, 724, 726 Fargo, D:722 Ormsby. (A) Stephen L. Kalinowski, Sr. LOT: 20 X 55 LOCATION: 2928 Leander Street ACQUIRED: June 4, 1956 T/S# 56 WARD: 6 BLOCK & LOT 25-S-68 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 (B) Cassandra Fleming LOT: 35.04 X 60 City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 LOCATION: 305 Fram Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 26, 2012/ TS# 259 WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT 175-C-282 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 (C) Bayo Badru and Folashade B. Badru LOT: 25 X 67.48 LOCATION: 722 Fargo Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 25, 2013/ TS# 132 WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT 232-A-126 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 (C) continued LOT: 25 X 73 LOCATION: 724 Fargo Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 25, 2013/ TS# 133 WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT 232-A-127 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 (C) continued LOT: 25 X 78 LOCATION: 726 Fargo Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 25, 2013/ TS# 134 WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT 232-A-128 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 (D) Alphonso O. Reese and Marcia M. Reese LOT: 106.38 X 49.84 LOCATION: 722 Ormsby Street ACQUIRED: June 5, 1967/ TS# 358 WARD: 16 BLOCK & LOT 32-B-188 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2015-1494 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: 19 Woessner. City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 (A) Failed to Acquire a Title Report RESOLUTION NO: 452 Item G EFFECTIVE: July 7, 2014 PURCHASER: Cebasthian J. Lee PURCHASE PRICE: $2,900.00 AMT. FORFEITED: $290.00 19 Woessner Street WARD: 24; BLOCK & LOT NO.: 47-K71 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS: 2015-1495 Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to grant to Duquesne Light Company a permanent easement for the installation, use, operation, maintenance, repair, renewal and the removal of an underground electrical transmission line under and through the City’s property described as Parcel ID No. 11-K-340, located between Swineburne Street and Brady Street along Second Avenue in the 2nd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, and constituting a portion of the Eliza Furnace Trail. Bill was withdrawn from 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 PRESENTS: 2015-1485 Resolution informing City Council of the re-appointment of Stanley Lederman, 5324 Pocusset Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Stadium Authority for a term expiring March 26, 2019. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried 2015-1486 Resolution re-appointing Enid Miller, 123 Conover Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on March 26, 2020. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried 2015-1487 Resolution re-appointing Peter Robert Kaplan, 125 S. Lang Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on March 26, 2020. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 2015-1488 Resolution re-appointing Greg Jones, 930 Davis Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority for a term to expire on March 26, 2020. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried 2015-1489 Resolution re-appointing Councilwoman Deborah Gross, 5800 Wayne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority for a term to expire on March 26, 2018. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried 2015-1490 Resolution appointing Jamil Bey, 809 Taft Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15210, as a member of the Shade Tree Commission for a term to expire on March 26, 2019. A motion was made that this matter be Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings . The motion carried F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2015-1452 Resolution reappointing Winford Craig, 893 Crane Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216, as a member of the Commission on Human Relations, for a term to expire on March 31, 2019. A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried A motion was made that this matter be Approved as Amended. The motion carried 2015-1453 Resolution reappointing Elizabeth Lee Fogarty, 1311 King Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, as a member of the Commission on Human Relations, for a term to expire on March 31, 2019. A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried A motion was made that this matter be Approved as Amended. The motion carried 2015-1446 Resolution appointing Dana Adipietro, 700 Bellefonte Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, as a member of the Clean Pittsburgh Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2018. This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council. Appointment was Withdrawn by the Administration. A motion was made that this matter be Withdrawn. The motion carried REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2015-1480 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for March 25, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried 2015-1379 An ordinance amending and supplementing Title I Administrative, Article IX Boards, Commissions, and Authorities, Chapter 173 Commission on Naming Public Properties to change the makeup of the Commission and provide City Council with approval authority over the naming or renaming of public properties and facilities. A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The Ordinance was Verbally Amended. The motion carried A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally as Amended. The motion passed 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 2015-1380 Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to issue and the City Controller to countersign a warrant in an amount to be determined by the Department of Finance to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania representing payment required for unclaimed funds for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011, pursuant to the provisions of Deposition of Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Act of August 9, 1971 P.L. 74. 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 2015-1383 Resolution amending Resolution No. 729 of 2014 authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a professional services agreement or agreements with Pepper Hamilton, LLP, for professional consulting and legal services in relation to United City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 States ex. rel Freedom Unlimited, Inc., et al. v. City of Pittsburgh, et al., to utilize Pepper Hamilton LLP’s professional and special expertise in housing and the False Claims Act and related matters by adding an additional sum of THREE HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($340,000). 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 2015-1384 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Integra Realty Resources Pittsburgh to provide professional appraisal service, expert advice, and testimony regarding the value of the Omni William Penn Hotel at 530 William Penn Place, at a cost not to exceed $20,000.00. 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. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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. 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor City of Pittsburgh Page 10 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES 2015-1481 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for March 25, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried 2015-1377 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a mutual training agreement or agreements with the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium with regard to firearm usage and responses to dangerous animal incidents. Said agreement shall commence on April 1, 2015 and end no later than December 31, 2018. 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor COUNCILMAN REV. RICKY BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES 2015-1482 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for March 25, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried 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. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 Aye: 8- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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. 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2015-1483 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for March 25, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried 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), City of Pittsburgh Page 12 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 “Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy” (+$6,000.00), and “Tree of Hope” (+$5,500.00). Sponsors: Mr. Gilman 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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” City of Pittsburgh Page 13 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 (-$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). 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 14 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 transfer these funds to “Northside Leadership Conference” (+$5,000.00). Sponsors: Mrs. Harris 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 15 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 Drivers MADD” (-$3,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Southside Community Council” (+$3,000.00). Sponsors: 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. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 16 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 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 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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” City of Pittsburgh Page 17 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 (-$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 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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). 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 18 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 19 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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). 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 20 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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). 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 21 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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. 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON URBAN RECREATION 2015-1484 Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for March 25, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried 2015-1460 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Finance to enter into a grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, office of Commonwealth Libraries to receive Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund grant monies in the amount of $500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand Dollars) that will be used by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to renovate the Knoxville Library. 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 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor City of Pittsburgh Page 22 Printed on 4/2/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 31, 2015 2015-1461 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh regarding the Library’s use of the $500,000 (Five Hundred Thousand Dollars) in Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation grant monies for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to renovate the Knoxville Library. Reimbursement Invoices will be submitted to the Department of Finance and shall be paid out of the Grants Trust Fund: 0729400146.50000.00 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. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor I. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS At the Request of Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith: Motion to Schedule A Cablecast Post Agenda on the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) K. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBER - MR. O'CONNOR L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M. ADJOURNMENT P LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 23 Printed on 4/2/2015