City Council
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · May 26, 2015
Minutes
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, May 26, 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
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A. ROLL CALL
Present 8- Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
Absent 1- Rev. Burgess
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. PROCLAMATIONS
2015-1665 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate Cellone’s Bakery for its success and continued
growth in the City of Pittsburgh; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Thursday, May 28, 2015, to be “Cellone’s Bakery Day” in the City
of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: Mrs. Kail-Smith and All Members
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2015-1666 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby thank Mr. John Eberlein for his years of commitment and
service to the residents of the City of Pittsburgh and congratulate him on his
retirement; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Tuesday, May 26, 2015, to be “John Eberlein Day” in the City of
Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: Mrs. Kail-Smith and All Members
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
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2015-1667 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh
does hereby recognize and value the efforts of all who work to temper the isolating
effects of communication disorders in the one in five families affected by them; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby proclaim May 26, 2015, as “Cheers for Ears Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: Mr. Gilman and All Members
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2015-1668 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh
does hereby commend Mr. Tripodi on his exceptional work in integrating arts and
humanities into his curriculum at Blackhawk High School; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Tuesday, May 26, 2015, to be “Jeff Tripodi Day” in the City of
Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: Rev. Burgess and All Members
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2015-1669 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby honor Pastor Glaze for 25 years of service to Bethany Baptist
Church, the community of Homewood and the City of Pittsburgh; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Saturday, June 26, 2015, to be “Reverend Dr. William R. Glaze
Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: Rev. Burgess and All Members
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
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2015-1684 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh
does hereby recognize Dr. Caroline Acker for her years of providing the highest
quality care to those in need in the Pittsburgh community; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare July 4, 2015 to be “Dr. Caroline Acker Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: Mr. Gilman and All Members
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2015-1685 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby recognize, on behalf of Alpha Phi Alpha, the
African-American veterans who served in the military and in active duty from the Civil
War to today; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of does hereby
declare May 22, 2015, to be “First in Valor Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle and All Members
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried
2015-1686 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate Altar of God Ministry on their one-year
anniversary and commends them for their commitment to the spiritual needs of the
residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Sunday, May 24, 2015, to be “Altar of God Ministry Day” in the
City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: Mrs. Kail-Smith and All Members
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS:
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2015-1674 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for Bailey Park Phase II, Science Street/Zuzu Circle, Pittsburgh (18th
Ward), Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
2015-1675 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for 3601 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
2015-1676 Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the
Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as the Turney House, located at
160 43rd Street, block and lot number 49-B-791, in the 9th Ward, City of
Pittsburgh.
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development
2015-1677 Providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code of
Ordinances that certain structure known as the Walton House, located at 4412-4414
Plummer Street, block and lot number 80-P-68, in the 9th Ward, City of Pittsburgh.
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development
2015-1678 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section
902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R3-M, Residential Three-Unit, Moderate
Density, to P, Parks District, a certain property identified as Block Number 51-H, lot
number 118 in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System.
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
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2015-1680 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety,
on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a cooperative agreement or
agreements with various entities and/or individuals regarding a Safer Together
Pittsburgh program initiative entitled “Promised Beginnings” that facilitates parent
mentoring. Said agreement(s) shall be at no cost to the City.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services
2015-1681 Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Safety and the Mayor, on behalf of the
City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Cooperative Police Services Agreement or
Agreement(s) with the University of Pittsburgh at no cost to the City.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS:
2015-1682 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Two Thousand
Ninety-Six Dollars and Thirty-Five Cents ($2,096.35) in favor of Powers, Garrison
& Hughes, 436 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 for transcription
services, charging same to 11101.53513.108000.2015.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2015-1683 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Two Thousand
One Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Sixty Cents ($2,193.60) in favor of Powers,
Garrison & Hughes, 436 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 for
transcription services, charging same to 11101.53153.108000.2015.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS:
2015-1679 Communication from Tom Short, Finance Director for the Urban Redevelopment
Authority, submitting an Independent Auditor’s Report for the calendar year, dated
December 31, 2014.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE AND LAW
2015-1670 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 20, 2015 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
Read, Received and Filed
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
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1- Rev. Burgess
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.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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Absent: 1- Rev. Burgess
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
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1- Rev. Burgess
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
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1- Rev. Burgess
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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
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1- Rev. Burgess
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC WORKS
2015-1671 Report of the Committee on Public Works for May 20, 2015 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
Read, Received and Filed
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.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1- Rev. Burgess
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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.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1- Rev. Burgess
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2015-1672 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for May 20, 2015
with an Affirmative Recommendation.
Read, Received and Filed
2015-1458 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article III, Overlay
Zoning Districts, Chapter 907, Development Overlay Districts, Section 907.02, IPOD,
Interim Planning Overlay District, by adding a new section 907.02.I to establish a new
Interim Planning Overlay District for Uptown.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1- Rev. Burgess
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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
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
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1- Rev. Burgess
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
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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Absent: 1- Rev. Burgess
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
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1- Rev. Burgess
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
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
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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Absent: 1- Rev. Burgess
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
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1- Rev. Burgess
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
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
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Abstain: 0
Absent: 1- Rev. Burgess
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
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
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1- Rev. Burgess
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
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
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No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1- Rev. Burgess
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON URBAN
RECREATION
2015-1673 Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for May 20, 2015 with an Affirmatiave
Recommendation.
Read, Received and Filed
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.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1- Rev. Burgess
I. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
K. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS/ REV. BURGESS
L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M. ADJOURNMENT
P LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
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Agenda
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 26, 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 Regular Meeting Agenda May 26, 2015
A. ROLL CALL
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. PROCLAMATIONS
2015-1665
2015-1666
2015-1667
2015-1668
2015-1669
2015-1684
2015-1685
2015-1686
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS:
2015-1674 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for Bailey Park Phase II, Science Street/Zuzu Circle, Pittsburgh
(18th Ward), Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
2015-1675 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for 3601 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
2015-1676 Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11
of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as the Turney House,
located at 160 43rd Street, block and lot number 49-B-791, in the 9th Ward,
City of Pittsburgh.
2015-1677 Providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code
of Ordinances that certain structure known as the Walton House, located at
4412-4414 Plummer Street, block and lot number 80-P-68, in the 9th Ward,
City of Pittsburgh.
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2015-1678 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section
902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R3-M, Residential Three-Unit, Moderate
Density, to P, Parks District, a certain property identified as Block Number
51-H, lot number 118 in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System.
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
2015-1680 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public
Safety, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a cooperative agreement
or agreements with various entities and/or individuals regarding a Safer
Together Pittsburgh program initiative entitled “Promised Beginnings” that
facilitates parent mentoring. Said agreement(s) shall be at no cost to the City.
2015-1681 Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Safety and the Mayor, on behalf
of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Cooperative Police Services Agreement
or Agreement(s) with the University of Pittsburgh at no cost to the City.
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS:
2015-1682 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Two
Thousand Ninety-Six Dollars and Thirty-Five Cents ($2,096.35) in favor of
Powers, Garrison & Hughes, 436 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
for transcription services, charging same to 11101.53513.108000.2015.
2015-1683 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Two
Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Sixty Cents ($2,193.60) in
favor of Powers, Garrison & Hughes, 436 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh,
PA 15219 for transcription services, charging same to
11101.53153.108000.2015.
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS:
2015-1679 Communication from Tom Short, Finance Director for the Urban
Redevelopment Authority, submitting an Independent Auditor’s Report for the
calendar year, dated December 31, 2014.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE AND LAW
2015-1670 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 20, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
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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
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5/20/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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.
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5/20/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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
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5/20/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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
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5/20/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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
Legislative History
5/20/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC WORKS
2015-1671 Report of the Committee on Public Works for May 20, 2015 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
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.
Legislative History
5/20/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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.
Legislative History
5/20/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2015-1672 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for May 20,
2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
2015-1458 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article III,
Overlay Zoning Districts, Chapter 907, Development Overlay Districts, Section
907.02, IPOD, Interim Planning Overlay District, by adding a new section 907.02.I to
establish a new Interim Planning Overlay District for Uptown.
Legislative History
3/24/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
4/1/15 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing to the Committee
on Hearings
5/12/15 Committee on Hearings Public Hearing Held to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
5/20/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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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 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
Legislative History
5/20/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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
Legislative History
5/20/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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
Legislative History
5/20/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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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 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
Legislative History
5/20/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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
Legislative History
5/20/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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
Legislative History
5/20/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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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 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
Legislative History
5/20/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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
Legislative History
5/20/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON URBAN
RECREATION
2015-1673 Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for May 20, 2015 with an
Affirmatiave Recommendation.
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.
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5/20/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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I. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
K. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M. ADJOURNMENT
P LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
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