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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, June 16, 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 June 16, 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 2015-1740 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and celebrate the accomplishments of our fellow Pittsburgher Jesse Andrews and the talented cast of this Pittsburgh-made and inspired film, thanking also all of those who worked behind the scenes to produce and organize this amazing film; and, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, June 16th 2015 to be “Jesse Andrews’ Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mr. Kraus, Mr. Gilman and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1741 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends and celebrates the Southwest PA Says No More campaign and the Father’s Day Pledge to End Gender Violence and thanks the organizations that have come together to make them possible; and, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, June 19th 2015 to be “Father’s Day Pledge to End Gender Violence Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 6/16/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2015 2015-1742 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes and honors the 2015 awardees and extends gratitude to each individual and organization for making the Northside a great place to live, work and play; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council acknowledges the efforts that the NSLC has achieved through collaboration within the community and corporate organizations and hereby declares June 2015 to be “Northside Leadership Conference and Awardees Month” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mrs. Harris and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1743 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Northside Leadership Conference, and all of the participants in the 2015 Northside Sandwich Week for making such a unique and enjoyable event possible; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare June 18 to June 24, 2015, to be “Northside Sandwich Week” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mrs. Harris and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1744 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh thanks Toastmasters Carrick PA for providing this program for area youth. And we recognize the hard work of those youth in completing the program and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare June 16, 2015 to be Toastmasters Carrick PA, Youth Leadership Day in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Ms. Rudiak and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 6/16/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2015 2015-1745 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulates SS. Simon and Jude Parish on their 60th Anniversary of serving communities and building the Kingdom of God and commend their parish family and countless volunteers for their contribution to the longevity of the church; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, June 16, 2015, to be “Saints Simon and Jude 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. 2015-1746 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Mitchell Brown for his contribution to emergency medical services and standards. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare June 23, 2015 to be the “Mitchell Brown Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mr. Gilman and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1747 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and support PGH350 and the important work to which it is committed, and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare June 21, 2015 “Climate Action 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 3 Printed on 6/16/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2015 2015-1748 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, June 20, 2015 to be “St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Croatian Church North Side Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: Mrs. Harris and All Members A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2015-1749 NOW , THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh supports the efforts of Senator Casey to prohibit employers from denying pregnant workers employment or reasonable accommodations during the course of pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, through the introduction of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh calls upon the Members of the Senate and House of Representatives of the 114th United States Congress to support Senate Bill 1512 and House Bill 2654, to establish, clarify, and guarantee the rights of pregnant workers in the United States of America. A copy of this Will of Council shall be circulated to Senators Casey and Toomey, Congressman Doyle, and President Obama. Sponsors: Mr. Gilman 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: 2015-1728 Resolution amending Resolution no. 158 of 2013 providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) for the purpose of providing customized applicant preparation training for Public Safety position applicants and services associated with Civil Service exam preparation and training; by increasing the total cost from $24,960.00 to $29,020.00, a $4,060.00 increase in 2015. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 6/16/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2015 2015-1729 Resolution providing the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies to supplement a summer youth employment program to youth residing in the City of Pittsburgh, wages and fringe benefits for supervisor/participant/administrative staff, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, participant physicals, transportation, copier and supplies, and administrative expenditures necessary to implement the 2015 Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program; and providing the periodic transfer of funds to be used in the 2015 Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program for payment of cost thereof, cost not to exceed $50,000.00. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources 2015-1730 Resolution providing the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies to supplement a summer youth employment program to youth residing in the City of Pittsburgh, wages and fringe benefits for supervisor/participant/administrative staff, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, participant physicals, transportation, copier and supplies, and administrative expenditures necessary to implement the 2015 Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program; and providing the periodic transfer of funds to be used in the 2015 Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program for payment of cost thereof, cost not to exceed $100,000.00. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS: 2015-1731 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of City Planning to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding to produce a safety video in support of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Marketing Program in the City and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed one hundred thousand ($100,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose. The City’s funding share of this grant agreement or agreements is in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) and shall be payable from the 2013 Bicycle and Transportation Planning bond account. The State Government’s (PennDOT) share of this grant agreement or agreements is seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00) and shall be deposited into the City’s Grants Trust Fund. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 6/16/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2015 2015-1732 Resolution providing for the implementation of the Residential Parking Permit Program Area “KK” in the South Side Flats community (Council District #3) pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS: 2015-1738 Resolution realigning a total of $40,000 from City Council salaries to City Clerk miscellaneous services. Sponsors: Mrs. Harris A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS: 2015-1734 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Thirty-Five Cents ($8,793.35) 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 2015-1735 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of $2,478.00 to Burns White LLC, Four Northshore Center, and 106 Isabella St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 for professional consulting services in connection with expert consulting services related to Beech Construction Inc. vs. City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2015-1736 Resolution providing for a Professional Services Agreement in the total sum of Sixty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($60,000.00) to Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP, One Oxford Centre, Suite 1150, 301 Grant St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219 for professional consulting and legal services in relation to an action filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania filed at 2:15-cv-00555. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 6/16/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2015 2015-1739 Resolution authorizing the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy of the City of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County to apply for a Watershed Restoration and Protection (WRPP) grant of $300,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Sponsors: Ms. Rudiak A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS: 2015-1737 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Grant and Maintenance Project Agreement with the Allegheny County Conservation District and to receive a grant in the amount of $39,816.47 from the Allegheny County Conservation District for the purpose of funding the Buttonwood Street Low Volume Road project within the City. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works 2015-1733 Resolution directing and authorizing the Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections, in conjunction with the Office of Management and Budget, to perform a cost analysis of creating an in-house demolition division. Sponsors: Mrs. Kail-Smith Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2015-1725 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for June 10, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 6/16/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2015 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. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 1- Mrs. Harris Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 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. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 1- Mrs. Harris Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 2015-1692 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the sum of Seventy-five Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($75,000.00), in favor of Taylor Condarcure, c/o Timothy P. O’Brien, Esquire, 1705 Allegheny Building, 429 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in Full and Final Settlement of an action filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania filed at 2:12-cv-01453. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 1- Mrs. Harris City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 6/16/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2015 Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 2015-1693 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the sum of Forty Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($40,000.00), in favor of Paul Parrish and Todd Jonathan Hollis, his attorney, c/o Todd Jonathan Hollis, Esquire, Hollis Law Offices, The Lawyers Building, 428 Forbes Avenue, Suite 505, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in Full and Final Settlement of an action filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania filed at 2:14-cv-0844. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus No: 0 Abstain: 1- Mrs. Harris Absent: 1- Mr. O'Connor 2015-1715 Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012-2017 Capital Improvement Program” by transferring $2,000 to Northside Common Ministries within District 1 Neighborhood Needs. 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 6/16/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2015 2015-1716 Resolution further amending Resolution 549, effective September 21, 2012 entitled "providing for an agreement/s, or use of existing agreements and/or a contract/s, or use of existing contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for City Council Neighborhood Needs Program and providing for the payment of the costs thereof", by transferring $2,000 to Northside Common Ministries within District 1 Neighborhood Needs. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $437,779.53. 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 COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON URBAN RECREATION 2015-1726 Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for June 10, 2015 with an Affirmatiave Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2015-1691 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Sheraton Hotel Station Square in an amount not to exceed ten thousand, one hundred, twenty nine dollars and five cents, for the Citiparks Seniors Program Volunteer Recognition Gala; and providing for the payment thereof, not to exceed ten thousand, one hundred, twenty nine dollars and five cents ($10,129.05). 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 6/16/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2015 COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 2015-1727 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for June 10, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried 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. 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 MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - MR. O'CONNOR APPROVAL OF MINUTES ADJOURNMENT LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Printed on 6/16/2015