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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, May 12, 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 May 12, 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 2015-1632 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Western Pennsylvania for its efforts to promote and recognize Jewish athletes, past and present; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, May 17, 2015, to be “JEWISH SPORTS HALL OF FAME DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1633 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the City Theatre Company for its dedication to providing original productions and educational outreach programs for the region; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 18th, 2015, “City Theatre Company Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mr. Gilman and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1634 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes and honors the Pittsburgh Plumbers Local 27 for their important role in the fight for a living wage, and a safe work environment over the course of their 125-year history; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, May 16, 2015, to be “Pittsburgh Plumbers Local 27 Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mrs. Harris and All Members City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 5/13/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 2015 A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1635 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Pittsburgh supports a strong judiciary, and calls on Pennsylvania Senator Toomey to return the blue slip on Judge Restrepo immediately, ask Senator Grassley to schedule his hearing in order to fill the emergency judicial vacancy on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, and work to ensure a speedy confirmation before July 1. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Will of Council shall be sent to U.S. Senator Patrick S. Toomey. Sponsors: Ms. Rudiak and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1636 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that May 12, 2015, be declared “Chuck Jackson Day” in the City of Pittsburgh Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1637 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Carrone Baptist Church on 130 years of service and commitment to the residents of Homewood and City of Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, May 12, 2015, to be “Carrone Baptist Church Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Rev. Burgess and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1638 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and honor the Sterrett Academy students, their teacher, Mrs. Natalie Bobak, and principal, Dr. Michelle Holly, for their outstanding achievements in the 2015 National History Bee; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, May 12, 2015, to be “Sterrett Academy Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 5/13/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 2015 Sponsors: Rev. Burgess and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1639 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, thanks the Gay-Straight Alliance at Pittsburgh Brashear High School and all those who have supported their work; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby honor and commend the Brashear Gay-Straight Alliance for all they do for the betterment of all of the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Ms. Rudiak and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1640 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, commends Eli Thomas and Chad Stewart for their tireless work to make our city more beautiful; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 12, 2015, to be “Eli Thomas and Chad Stewart, Allegheny Cleanways Volunteers of the Year” Day in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Ms. Rudiak and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1641 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby voice its appreciation for, and depth of gratitude to, Christina Howell for almost a decade of her impactful, inspiring, and selfless efforts to her neighborhood, as well as for her undeniable role in the implementation and success of the Bloomfield Saturday Market; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, May 30, 2015, to be “Christina Howell Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Ms. Gross and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1642 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 5/13/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 2015 Pittsburgh does hereby commend Paramedic Rich Jones, and the collaborative efforts of Police Zone 6/SDD, EMS, and Fire Engine 30 personnel who responded to the call and who make extraordinary sacrifices every single day to keep Pittsburghers safe; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare in the City of Pittsburgh Tuesday, May 12, 2015, the day we recognize all of the public safety personnel who helped save the life of Officer Tracy Schweitzer. Police Zone 6/SDD: Lt Martin Devine, Sgt. Richard Howe, Officers Linda Gigliotti, William Deshon, David Eynon David Sisak and Bobbie Herndon; EMS: Paramedics Richard Jones, Amy Pullen, Patrick Lambert, Shawn Eigenbrode, Riz Valles and Scott Lowman, District Chief Steve Carlson, and District Chief Amera Gilchrist; Fire Engine 30: Lt. Chris Booz, Scott Cypher, Wayne Smith and Jason Colbert Sponsors: Mrs. Kail-Smith and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1643 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and honor Mr. Young enriching lives of our youth in the neighborhood of Homewood; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, May 12, 2015, to be “Harold Wallace Young Sr. and the Jazz Workshop Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Rev. Burgess and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1644 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize 5801 Video Lounge and Café for providing excellent service to its customers and its resolute foundation within the community. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 12th, 2015, to be “5801 Video Lounge and Café 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 4 Printed on 5/13/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 2015 2015-1645 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that May 12, 2015, be declared “George Benson Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS PRESENTATION OF PAPERS City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 5/13/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 2015 COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS: 2015-1613 Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of restaurant liquor license, License No. R-12467, LID-60311 from Damon’s International, Inc., 4070-4072 William Penn Hwy, Monroeville, PA 15146-2685 to the Applicant, Mixtape, LLC 4907 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 for the premises located at 4907 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, restaurant known as “Mixtape”, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS: 2015-1620 Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution number 479 of 2013, as amended entitled “Resolution Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the City Council Neighborhood Needs Program in Council District 7; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof” so as to transfer $20,000 from District 7 Neighborhood Needs to Lawrenceville Corporation Sponsors: Ms. Gross Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2015-1621 Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution 855 of 2011 entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012 Community Development Block Grant Program” so as to transfer $20,000 from District 7 Neighborhood Needs to Lawrenceville Corporation Sponsors: Ms. Gross Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS: 2015-1622 Resolution amending Resolution No. 186, effective April 15, 2015, 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 5/13/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 2015 reprogram funds in City Council from: “Monumental Baptist Church” (-$1,121.09), and transfer these funds to “Northside Old Timers” (+$1,121.09). Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1623 Resolution amending Resolution No. 187, effective April 15, 2015, 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: “Monumental Baptist Church” (-$1,121.09), and transfer these funds to “Northside Old Timers” (+$1,121.09). Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1624 Resolution amending Resolution No. 135, effective April 2, 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 2009 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 from within City Council from “Monumental Baptist Church” (-$1,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Northside Old Timers” (+$1,000.00) Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1625 Resolution amending Resolution No. 134, 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; 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 5/13/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 2015 Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $800,000, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “Monumental Baptist Church” (-$1,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Northside Old Timers” (+$1,000.00). Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1626 Resolution amending Resolution No. 193, effective April 15, 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; 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: “Bedford Dwellings” (-$1,500.00) and “North Shore Stars” (-$1,500.00), and transfer these funds to “Northside Old Timers” (+3,000.00). Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1627 Resolution amending Resolution No. 194, effective April 15, 2015, 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: “Bedford Dwellings” (-$1,500.00) and North Shore Stars” (-$1,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Northside Old Timers” (+$3,000.00). Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1628 Resolution amending Resolution No. 191, effective April 15, 2015, 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 Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2012 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 5/13/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 2015 for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “African American Chamber of Commerce of Western PA” (-$3,000.00) and “Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pgh.” (-$1,878.91); and transfer these funds to “Northside Old Timers” (+$4,878.91). Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1629 Resolution amending Resolution No. 190, effective April 15, 2015, 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 “African American Chamber of Commerce of Western PA” (-$3,000.00), and “Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pgh.” (-$1,878.91); and transfer these funds to “Northside Old Timers” (+$4,878.91). Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS: 2015-1614 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Parks and Recreation to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding to support the Out-of-School Time Programs Grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in partnership with the Walmart Foundation to provide for a healthy meal food service program in our City’s recreation centers and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed thirty thousand ($30,000) dollars for this stated purpose. Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation 2015-1630 Resolution calling on the Zoning and Development Review Division of the Department of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh to create a set of incentives and LERTA tax abatements for development within environmental overlap zones to achieve the standards set forth by the Wet Weather Plan. Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor and Ms. Gross Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 5/13/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 2015 2015-1631 Resolution calling on the Zoning and Development Review Division of the Department of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh to establish “environmental overlap zones” based on the results of the Wet Weather Plan. Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor and Ms. Gross Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS: 2015-1615 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. ITEM A: 573 Brushton Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2015-1616 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 J: A: 7721-23 Susquehanna, 7725 & 7727 Susquehanna, B: 7604 & 7610 Susquehanna, C: 7622 Susquehanna, D: 7628, 7630, & 7632 Susquehanna, E:517, 515, & 511 Brushton, F: 7618 Finance, G: 510 Brushton, H: 7710 Susquehanna, I: 7714, 7716, 7718 Susquehanna, J: 7724 Susquehanna. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2015-1617 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 B. A: 1218 Rush, B: 956 Lysle Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS: 2015-1618 Resolution vacating Tenner Way between N Dallas Avenue and Hamilton Avenue in the 12th and 13th Wards, 9th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. City of Pittsburgh Page 10 Printed on 5/13/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 2015 Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works 2015-1619 Resolution vacating a portion of Sassafras Way/Alley between 29th and 30th Streets in the 6th Ward, 7th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2015-1609 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 6, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2015-1563 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and/or the Director of Management and Budget to receive grant funds from Allies for Children and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Management and Budget through the City’s Grants Officer, to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Corporation for National and Community Service (“CNCS”) concerning the continuation of the City of Pittsburgh’s AmeriCorps VISTA Program for 2015/2016 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 2015-1564 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 E: A: 4809 Broad, B: 71 Sterling, C: 17 Corfu Street (PART), D: 1710 Manhattan, E: 123 Carrington. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Printed on 5/13/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 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 2015-1565 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 G. A: 3700 Melwood, B: 511 Winfield, C: 514 Winfield, D: 327 Berwick, E: 2134 S. 18th, F: 1534 Rutherford, G: 12 Henderson A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES 2015-1610 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for May 6, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2015-1469 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title 8-Fire Prevention Code-Chapter 4-Emergency Management and Preparedness to add a new Section 410, “Safe and Security Building Act,” to prohibit security officers and other building service workers from working in certain covered properties within the City of Pittsburgh without adequate safety and security training. Sponsors: Rev. Burgess 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: City of Pittsburgh Page 12 Printed on 5/13/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 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 COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS 2015-1611 Report of the Committee on Public Works for May 6, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2015-1566 Resolution granting unto United States General Services Administration, Mid-Atlantic Region, 20 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, their successors and assigns, an encroachment to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, bollards at the William S. Moorhead Federal Building at Grant Street and 1000 Liberty Avenue per Exhibit A, in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 2015-1567 Resolution vacating a portion of Centre Avenue right of way in the 3rd Ward, Council District 6, City of Pittsburgh. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 2015-1568 Resolution accepting the location of proposed rights of way for parcels 2-C-300, 2- C-400 for the Lower Hill Redevelopment Site Infrastructure, in the 2nd and 3rd Wards, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. City of Pittsburgh Page 13 Printed on 5/13/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 2015 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 2015-1569 Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the installation of Audibles & Traffic Signals; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $30,000. 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 2015-1570 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, and providing for design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the demolition and replacement of the Greenfield Avenue Bridge; including Construction Management Services; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $19,000,000. 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 2015-1571 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements; providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts; providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase City of Pittsburgh Page 14 Printed on 5/13/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 2015 of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the Bridge Repairs program; and further providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $523,116.47. 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 2015-1572 Resolution further amending Resolution No.858, effective, January 1, 2015, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2015 Capital Budget and the 2015 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2015 through 2020 Capital Improvement Program,” by decreasing the “Audibles and Traffic Signal Hardware” line item” by the amount of $300,000.00 (OTHER). 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 2015-1612 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for May 6, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2015-1573 Resolution providing that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh is calling on the Pittsburgh Parking Authority to offer Pittsburgh residents an option to renew residential parking permits online. Sponsors: Mr. Gilman A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Pittsburgh Page 15 Printed on 5/13/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 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 2015-1590 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Cobble House, 260 42nd. Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201. 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 2015-1646 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby convey our most profound and deepest sympathies to Barbara’s loving and supportive husband, George, and their beautiful children, Michael, Elizabeth, Stephen and Joseph. On behalf of the People of Pittsburgh, we pray that Barbara’s family receives God’s grace and comfort during this time of great loss. We honor her memory, we thank her for her public service and we grieve with all who knew and loved Barbara Daly Danko; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, to honor the memory of Allegheny County Council Member Barbara Daly Danko, will, at their legislative meeting on May 12th, 2015, pause for a moment of silence and to reflect upon and honor a life well lived. Thank you Barbara, we shall miss you. Sponsors: Mrs. Harris and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1647 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby convey our most sincere sympathies to Thomas F. Lamb’s wife, Barbara, and his children, Thomas, James, Michael, and Barbara. On behalf of the People of Pittsburgh, we honor his memory, we are thankful for his public service, and we look to him as an example of a life well lived. We pray for Thomas’ eternal soul and that his family receives God’s grace and comfort during this City of Pittsburgh Page 16 Printed on 5/13/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 2015 time of loss; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, to honor the memory of Thomas F. Lamb, will, at their legislative meeting on May 12th, 2015, pause for a moment of silence and reflect upon and honor his many contributions to the public good. Sponsors: Mrs. Harris 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 17 Printed on 5/13/2015