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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, May 18, 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 18, 2015 ROLL CALL Present 8- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus Absent 1- Mr. Lavelle PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATIONS 2015-1661 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Carol “Dearheart” Pascuzzi for her depth of spirit, dedication to hard work, and continued and everlasting commitment to food, family, and community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 18th, 2015, “Carol ‘Dearheart’ Pascuzzi Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Ms. Gross and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried 2015-1662 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend the dedication and commitment of the Emergency Medical Teams to the residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares May 18 through May 24 as “Emergency Medical Services Week” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 5/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 2015 2015-1663 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Carriage House Children’s Center for 40 years of providing the highest-quality child care to Pittsburgh children and their families and for their contribution to the Squirrel Hill community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 16th, 2015, to be “Carriage House Children’s Center Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mr. Gilman and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1664 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Pittsburgh on its impact and imprint in the Pittsburgh region and congratulates Paul Dubner for receiving the Mermelstein Award for his leadership and dedication at the agency’s Annual Meeting; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, May 21, 2015, to be “JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS PRESENTATION OF PAPERS COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS: 2015-1651 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with AON Risk Services for the purpose of securing excess workers’ compensation insurance coverage and providing for payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $195,325.00 over four years. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 5/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 2015 2015-1652 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Harland Technology Services (SCANTRON) for the annual maintenance and support of NCS Opscan scanning equipment (scanner and PC), which is used for the scanning of all written examination answer sheets and paper applications and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $5,652.00. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources 2015-1653 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with NEOGOV for the annual maintenance and support of software necessary for the processing and administration of Personnel and Civil Service applications for employment and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $12,218.75. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources 2015-1654 Resolution providing for the City of Pittsburgh to receive grant funding based on the filing of applications with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for grants in connection with the Joint Jobs Initiative Program Employment Advancement and Retention Network (EARN) and providing authorization for the City of Pittsburgh to enter into agreements authorized by the Joint Jobs Initiative Program Employment Advancement and Retention Network (EARN), as amended; Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS: 2015-1655 Resolution amending Resolution No. 782 approved November 18, 2014 providing for the implementation of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “W” in the Crawford-Roberts community (Council Districts #6) to expand the district to include additional addresses pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 5/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 2015 2015-1659 Resolution amending Resolution No. 181, 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 2013 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: “Marion Manor” (-$5,000.00) and transfer these funds to “Grandview Lions Club” (+$5,000.00). Sponsors: Mrs. Kail-Smith Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1660 Resolution amending Resolution No. 182, 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 change the project name within City Council from: “Marion Manor” (-$5,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Grandview Lions Club” (+$5,000.00). Sponsors: Mrs. Kail-Smith Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS: 2015-1656 Resolution amending Resolution No. , effective , 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 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 “Isaiah Project” (-$2,062.46); and transfer these funds to “Center for Victims” (+$2,062.46). Sponsors: Mr. Kraus Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 5/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 2015 2015-1657 Resolution amending Resolution No. , effective ,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, at a cost not to exceed $800,000, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “Isaiah Project” (-$2,062.46), and transfer these funds to “Center for Victims” (+$2,062.46). Sponsors: Mr. Kraus Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2015-1658 Communication from Michael Lamb, City Controller, submitting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended December 31, 2014. 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 2015-1648 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 13, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 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 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. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1- Mr. Lavelle City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 5/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 2015 COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS 2015-1649 Report of the Committee on Public Works for May 13, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2015-1597 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 increasing the “Penn Avenue Phase I” line item” by the amount of $252,506.86 (OTHER/FHWA) from $480,000.00 to $732,506.85. 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. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1- Mr. Lavelle COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2015-1650 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for may 13, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 5/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 2015 2015-1593 Resolution amending Resolution 505 of 2013, effective August 5, 2013, to authorize the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning to amend the City’s existing Cooperation Agreement for Program Administration Assistance with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership for The Market Square Public Art Program by adding City funding to cover certain expenses and to extend the term of the Cooperation Agreement for an additional term of up to three years. 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. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1- Mr. Lavelle 2015-1594 Resolution amending Resolution No. 300 approved May 6, 2014, providing for the implementation of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) area “R” in the Bloomfield community (Council Districts #7) to remove from the district to exclude addresses 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. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1- Mr. Lavelle 2015-1595 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh to execute relevant agreements with the Pennsylvania Museum and Historical Commission to receive eighteen-thousand dollars ($18,000) in grant funds, and to hire a consultant for the amount not to exceed thirty-six thousand dollars ($36,000). 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. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 5/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 2015 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1- Mr. Lavelle I. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS K. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - COUNCILMAN LAVELLE L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M. ADJOURNMENT P LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 5/18/2015