City Council
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · August 3, 2015
Minutes
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, August 3, 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
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. PROCLAMATIONS
2015-1926 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh
does hereby recognize and honor Bonnie DiCarlo and JoAnn Forrester for creating
and sustaining Celebrate & Share, and for their long-standing commitment to
recognizing the accomplishments of women; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Wednesday, August 26, 2015 to be “Celebrate & Share Day” in the
City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: MRS. HARRIS AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2015-1927 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh
does hereby commend and recognize the important work of Remembering Hiroshima,
Imagining Peace and their advocacy for the need of a reduction of stockpiles and
safer handling procedures worldwide as steps toward a world free of nuclear
weapons.
Sponsors: MR. LAVELLE AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2015-1928 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh
does hereby commend the Reading Warriors Program and the Reading Warriors for
the work they do in promoting literacy and the difference they make to the children of
the City of Pittsburgh; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Monday, August 3, 2015, to be “Reading Warriors 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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2015-1929 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh
does hereby recognize Beto’s Restaurant for their commitment to the City of
Pittsburgh, District 2, and its loyal customers who come back for their one of a kind
pizza; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Monday, August 3, 2015, to be “Beto’s Restaurant 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.
2015-1930 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh
does hereby commend the 2015 People of Distinction honorees; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Saturday, August 22, 2015 to be “People of Distinction Day” in the
City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: REV. BURGESS AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2015-1931 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh
does hereby commend and honor Dr. Bobby Jones on his many accomplishments in
television and radio; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Friday, August 21 , 2015, to be “Dr. Bobby Jones Day” in the City of
Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: REV. BURGESS AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS:
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2015-1925 Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before
City Council relative to recognizing public right-of-ways to (1) the alley that has been
used [as] a turnaround at the top of Coyne Terrace; and (2) the lot on Coyne Terrace
that leads to the public steps connecting Coyne Terrace to Winterburn Ave.
Read and referred to the Committee on Hearings
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE AND LAW
2015-1916 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 29, 2015 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2015-1840 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Seven
Business Licensing, Article I Administration, Chapter 701 General Provisions, to
create a Board of License and Inspection Review to hear and adjudicate appeals
related to this Title.
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:
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
2015-1841 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Ten, Building, Chapter 1004,
International Property Maintenance Code Adoption, Section 1004.02 “Changes
Specified” by changing the board responsible for hearing appeals arising under
Chapter 1004 from the Board of Appeals to the Board of License and Inspection
Review.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
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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
2015-1875 Resolution transferring the amount of $2,000 from City Council Salaries & Wages,
Regular, JDE Account Number 101100.51101, subledger D3 to City Clerk,
Professional and Technical Services, Administrative Fees, JDE Account Number
101200.53101, subledger CC3.
Sponsors: MR. KRAUS
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
2015-1878 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
D: A: 6824 Kelly, 6826 Kelly, B: 805 54th, 805 54th, C: 4809 Broad, D: 6830
Kelly
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
2015-1879 Resolution providing for conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property,
under Act No. l7l of l984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection
Act”, effective December 11, 1984.
ITEM A: 6 Alexis
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
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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
2015-1880 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: 224 Meredith, B: 934 Morrison
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
2015-1881 Resolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties,
acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, “Second Class City
Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through
S. A: 267 Ater, B: 250 42nd, C: 5210 Dresden, D: 5237 Natrona, E: 5235½
Natrona, F: 5224 Poe, G: 5317 Dresden, H: 5336 Dresden, I: 5418 Carnegie, J:
5423 Keystone, K: 5213 Gem, L: 5334 Hillcrest, M: 5328 Hillcrest, N: 5324
Hillcrest, O: 5226 Second, P: 5228 Second, Q: 315 Marsonia, R: 2717 Plough, S:
1231 Woodland
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
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2015-1882 Resolution Providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties,
acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, “Second Class City
Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through
L. A: 416 E. Warrington, B: 639 McLain, C: 631 McLain, D: 54 Craighead, E: 52
Craighead, F: 63 Beltzhoover, G: 111 Craighead, H: 1105 Liverpool, I: 1315 N.
Franklin, J: 1908 Manhattan, K: 1609 Manhattan, L: 162 Robinson
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
2015-1883 Resolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties,
acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, “Second Class City
Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through
J. A: 416 774 Anaheim, B: 2708 Bedford, C: 2710 Bedford, D: 2712 Bedford, E:
2720 Bedford, F: 2728 Bedford, G: 907 Shawnee, H: 909 Shawnee, I: 913
Shawnee, J: 2932 Webster
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
2015-1884 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement with Campbell, Durrant, Beatty, Palombo, and Miller, P.C. in the
amount of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Dollars and no cents
($172,000.00) to provide professional legal services and expert advice for collective
bargaining and/or interest arbitration, as well as expert legal services with regard to
separate collective bargaining matters involving other City unions.
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
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No: 0
Abstain: 0
2015-1917 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 29, 2015 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2015-1825 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title VI, Article 1, to add a new
Section 626, "Paid Sick Days Act," to improve the public health by granting Paid Sick
Time to employees in the city of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: MR. O'CONNOR, MS. RUDIAK, MS. GROSS AND REV. BURGESS
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. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, Mrs.
Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
2015-1918 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for July 29, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2015-1877 Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Safety and the Chief of Police to enter
into a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to receive
monies from the 2015 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program, and further
authorizing legitimate expenditures by the Bureau of Police, for purchases authorized
by the Grant Agreement and for the execution of agreement(s), or contract(s) for any
equipment or services required in connection with the execution of said grant. Said
agreement(s) or contract(s) shall not exceed one hundred and twenty seven thousand
nine hundred thirty nine dollars and zero cents ($127,939.00).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
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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
2015-1892 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Six: Conduct, Article I Regulated
Rights and Actions, Chapter 601 Public Order, Section 601.04 Noise Control, by
deleting the language in the Chapter in its entirety, and replacing it with new language.
Sponsors: MR. KRAUS
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
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC WORKS
2015-1919 Report of the Committee on Public Works for July 29, 2015 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2015-1886 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public
Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement
with Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania and to reimburse Columbia Gas in the amount of
up to $184,044 for the purpose of the construction of new concrete curb & sidewalk,
and the pavement base drain, as the City of Pittsburgh share for the reconstruction of
Dellrose Avenue from Parkfield Street to Overbrook Boulevard, in the 29th Ward.
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
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Abstain: 0
2015-1887 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works
to enter into an Ownership and Maintenance Agreement with the Housing Authority
of the City of Pittsburgh, and Allegheny County, to maintain at the City’s sole cost
and expense, the Larimer/East Liberty Phase 1 Development, public streets and green
infrastructure, Eleventh and Twelfth Ward 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
2015-1888 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works
to enter into an Ownership and Maintenance Agreement with ALMONO, LP, and
Allegheny County to maintain at the City’s sole cost and expense, the completed
Green Infrastructure associated with Signature Boulevard, in the Fourth and Fifteenth
Wards, Council Districts 3 and 5 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
2015-1889 Resolution authorizing a Transfer Agreement or Agreements with the Allegheny
County Sanitary Authority (“ALCOSAN”), providing for the transfer to the City of
Pittsburgh all of ALCOSAN’s right, title and interest in the CSX Agreement and the
Facilities.
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
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2015-1903 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and/or the Director of the Department of Finance
and/or the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City of
Pittsburgh, to enter into agreements for the purpose of receiving grant funds that will
be used for the construction of the “Mon Wharf Switchback Ramp” and to thereafter
enter into an additional Agreement or Agreements with Riverlife, and the Urban
Redevelopment Authority, and other agencies as needed, to accept any grant funds
offered to the City for this project, and further providing for legitimate expenditures
for payments and agreement or agreements, or contract or contracts for any services
required in connection with the expenditure of said grant funds per the original intent
of the grant award. Said agreement or agreements, contract or contracts or
expenditures shall not exceed $2,491,244.00.
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 REV. RICKY BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
HUMAN RESOURCES
2015-1920 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for July 29, 2015 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2015-1856 Resolution providing the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for
payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies to provide job
development and employment services, wages and fringe benefits for supervisor, staff,
workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, vocational skills training and
on-the-job training, outreach, recruitment costs and administrative expenditures
necessary to implement the 2015 Pittsburgh Partnership Employment Program; and
providing the periodic transfer of funds to be used in the 2015 Pittsburgh Partnership
Employment Program, and for payment of cost thereof, cost not to exceed
$150,000.00
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
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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
2015-1857 Resolution providing for the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for
payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies for job development
and employment services necessary to implement the 2015 Neighborhood
Employment Program, and providing the periodic transfer of funds to be used in the
2015 Neighborhood Employment Program for payment of cost thereof, cost not to
exceed $150,000.00.
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
2015-1858 Resolution providing the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for
payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies to conduct 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 $700,000.00.
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
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2015-1859 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 $14,000.00.
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
2015-1860 Resolution providing the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for
payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies to conduct 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 $1,000,000.00.
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
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2015-1861 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services
Agreement(s) and./or Contract(s) with Ceridian HCM, Inc. for the purpose of
on-going time entry and data access services and related support services, and
providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $376,500.00.
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
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2015-1921 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for July 29, 2015
with an Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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. 400 Roup Avenue.
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
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2015-1690 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section
902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from RM-M, Residential Multi-Unit, Moderate
Density, to LNC, Local Neighborhood Commercial, certain properties identified as
Block Number 10-L, lot numbers 252 and 255 (2423 & 2435 Centre Avenue) all in the
Allegheny County Block and Lot System.
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
2015-1871 Resolution amending Resolution No. 179 approved March 31, 2015, to include
additional addresses for Area “DD” in the South Side Flats community (Council
District #3).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 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
2015-1872 Resolution amending Resolution No. 650 approved October 7, 2014, to include
additional addresses for Area “II” in the South Side Flats community (Council District
#3).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 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
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2015-1873 Resolution amending Resolution 60, approved February 5, 2013, providing for the
implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “P”, in the
Bluff/Uptown area (Council District #6) to expand the district to include additional
streets pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.
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
2015-1874 Resolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Community Based
Organizations for community and economic development planning assistance in
various neighborhoods in the City and providing operating support for these groups,
and provide for the payment at a cost thereof, at a cost not exceed $690,000.
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
2015-1885 Ordinance accepting a new street name in the City of Pittsburgh as per
recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh Addressing Committee (CPAC). The
following street (SPIRIT STREET)was approved by CPAC in June 2015. The name
listed in this ordinance shall be made official in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code,
Title Four, Public Places and Property, Chapter 420 Uniform Street Naming and
Addressing.
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
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COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON URBAN
RECREATION
2015-1922 Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for July 29, 2015 with an Affirmatiave
Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2015-1899 Resolution submitting the recommendation of the Commission on Naming Public
Properties to City Council to rename Bloomfield Park, located in the 8th Ward of
Pittsburgh, as “Paul J. Sciullo II Memorial Park”.
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
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
2015-1923 Report of the Committee on Performance and Asset Management for July 29, 2015
with an Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2015-1905 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Granicus, Inc. in the
amount of $23,804.84 in payment for the software and hardware upgrades and
server hosting services of Legistar, the legislative tracking and video streaming
technology used by the City Clerk’s Office.
Sponsors: MR. KRAUS
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
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Abstain: 0
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
2015-1924 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for July 29, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2015-1862 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for Women’s Center and Shelter Renovations, Pittsburgh, Allegheny
County, Pennsylvania.
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
2015-1863 Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and
between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and 8 to 8 LLC, for the
sale of Block 50-G, Lots 7, 8 and 76 in the 10th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh -
Council District No. 9 - Rosetta Street (residential construction).
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
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2015-1864 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Properties
in the 10th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of
Allegheny County as Block 50-F, Lot 137 and Block 50-G, Lots 4, 5, 72, 77, 80,
81 and 82 (Council District No. 9 - Site Assemblage for Residential Development -
5115, 5128, 5130, 5145, 5131, 5127, 5125 and 5123 Rosetta Street).
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
2015-1865 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned properties
in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, specifically 114 Wooster Street, Block and
Lot 10-J-318 on Perry St., Block and Lot 10-J-323 on Fir Way, 19 Elmore St., 112
Wooster Street, 23 Elmore Street, 2156 Webster Avenue, 628 and 626 Perry Street
for the Addison Terrace Redevelopment Phase III, (Council District No. 6 - Site
Assemblage for Residential Development) .
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
2015-1866 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
application for financial assistance for the Larimer Passive For-Sale Homes project in
the amount of $500,000 to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of
Community and Economic Development for the operation and administration of
certain programs and projects in FY 2015-2016. (Council District: 9).
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
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No: 0
Abstain: 0
2015-1867 Resolution authorizing a 2015-2016 Cooperation Agreement with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the designation of the local
matching share for a grant applied to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and
Economic Development Keystone Communities Program for the Larimer Passive
For-Sale Homes project. (Council District: 9).
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
2015-1868 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
application for financial assistance for the Polish Hill Brereton and Dobson Housing
Development in the amount of $500,000 to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Community and Economic Development for the operation and
administration of certain programs and projects in FY 2015-2016. (Council District:
7).
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
2015-1869 Resolution authorizing a 2015-2016 Cooperation Agreement with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the designation of the local
matching share for a grant applied to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and
Economic Development Keystone Communities Program for the Polish Hill Brereton
and Dobson Housing Development. (Council District: 7).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
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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
2015-1901 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for Comfort Inn and Suites at 1100 Banksville Road, Pittsburgh (20th
Ward), Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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
I. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
K. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Regular Meeting Agenda - Final
Monday, August 3, 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 - Final August 3, 2015
A. ROLL CALL
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. PROCLAMATIONS
2015-1926
2015-1927
2015-1928
2015-1929
2015-1930
2015-1931
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS:
2015-1925 Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing
before City Council relative to recognizing public right-of-ways to (1) the alley
that has been used [as] a turnaround at the top of Coyne Terrace; and (2) the lot
on Coyne Terrace that leads to the public steps connecting Coyne Terrace to
Winterburn Ave.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND
LAW
2015-1916 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 29, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2015-1840 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Seven
Business Licensing, Article I Administration, Chapter 701 General Provisions,
to create a Board of License and Inspection Review to hear and adjudicate
appeals related to this Title.
Legislative History
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7/14/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/22/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as
Amended
7/29/15 Standing Committee AMENDED
2015-1841 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Ten, Building, Chapter 1004,
International Property Maintenance Code Adoption, Section 1004.02 “Changes
Specified” by changing the board responsible for hearing appeals arising under
Chapter 1004 from the Board of Appeals to the Board of License and Inspection
Review.
Legislative History
7/14/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/22/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1875 Resolution transferring the amount of $2,000 from City Council Salaries &
Wages, Regular, JDE Account Number 101100.51101, subledger D3 to City
Clerk, Professional and Technical Services, Administrative Fees, JDE Account
Number 101200.53101, subledger CC3.
Sponsors: MR. KRAUS
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1878 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 D: A: 6824 Kelly, 6826 Kelly, B: 805 54th, 805 54th, C: 4809 Broad,
D: 6830 Kelly
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as
Amended
7/29/15 Standing Committee AMENDED
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2015-1879 Resolution providing for conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain
property, under Act No. l7l of l984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale
and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984.
ITEM A: 6 Alexis
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1880 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: 224 Meredith, B: 934 Morrison
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1881 Resolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties,
acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, “Second Class
City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS
A through S. A: 267 Ater, B: 250 42nd, C: 5210 Dresden, D: 5237 Natrona, E:
5235½ Natrona, F: 5224 Poe, G: 5317 Dresden, H: 5336 Dresden, I: 5418
Carnegie, J: 5423 Keystone, K: 5213 Gem, L: 5334 Hillcrest, M: 5328 Hillcrest,
N: 5324 Hillcrest, O: 5226 Second, P: 5228 Second, Q: 315 Marsonia, R: 2717
Plough, S: 1231 Woodland
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1882 Resolution Providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties,
acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, “Second Class
City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS
A through L. A: 416 E. Warrington, B: 639 McLain, C: 631 McLain, D: 54
Craighead, E: 52 Craighead, F: 63 Beltzhoover, G: 111 Craighead, H: 1105
Liverpool, I: 1315 N. Franklin, J: 1908 Manhattan, K: 1609 Manhattan, L: 162
Robinson
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
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7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1883 Resolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties,
acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, “Second Class
City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS
A through J. A: 416 774 Anaheim, B: 2708 Bedford, C: 2710 Bedford, D: 2712
Bedford, E: 2720 Bedford, F: 2728 Bedford, G: 907 Shawnee, H: 909 Shawnee,
I: 913 Shawnee, J: 2932 Webster
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1884 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a
Professional Services Agreement with Campbell, Durrant, Beatty, Palombo, and
Miller, P.C. in the amount of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Dollars and
no cents ($172,000.00) to provide professional legal services and expert advice
for collective bargaining and/or interest arbitration, as well as expert legal
services with regard to separate collective bargaining matters involving other
City unions.
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1917 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 29, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2015-1825 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title VI, Article 1, to add a new
Section 626, "Paid Sick Days Act," to improve the public health by granting
Paid Sick Time to employees in the city of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: MR. O'CONNOR, MS. RUDIAK, MS. GROSS AND REV. BURGESS
Legislative History
7/7/15 City Council Waived under Rule 8
7/7/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/8/15 Standing Committee Held for Post Agenda to the Committee
on Finance and Law
7/17/15 Post Agenda Post Agenda Held to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/22/15 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Finance and Law
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7/22/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/22/15 Standing Committee AMENDED
7/22/15 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Hearings
7/29/15 Standing Committee AMENDED
7/30/15 Committee on Hearings Public Hearing Held to the Standing
Committee
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES
2015-1918 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for July 29, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2015-1877 Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Safety and the Chief of Police to
enter into a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ)
to receive monies from the 2015 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program, and
further authorizing legitimate expenditures by the Bureau of Police, for
purchases authorized by the Grant Agreement and for the execution of
agreement(s), or contract(s) for any equipment or services required in
connection with the execution of said grant. Said agreement(s) or contract(s)
shall not exceed one hundred and twenty seven thousand nine hundred thirty
nine dollars and zero cents ($127,939.00).
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1892 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Six: Conduct, Article I
Regulated Rights and Actions, Chapter 601 Public Order, Section 601.04 Noise
Control, by deleting the language in the Chapter in its entirety, and replacing it
with new language.
Sponsors: MR. KRAUS
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as
Amended
7/29/15 Standing Committee AMENDED
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
WORKS
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2015-1919 Report of the Committee on Public Works for July 29, 2015 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
2015-1886 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public
Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Reimbursement
Agreement with Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania and to reimburse Columbia Gas
in the amount of up to $184,044 for the purpose of the construction of new
concrete curb & sidewalk, and the pavement base drain, as the City of
Pittsburgh share for the reconstruction of Dellrose Avenue from Parkfield Street
to Overbrook Boulevard, in the 29th Ward.
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1887 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public
Works to enter into an Ownership and Maintenance Agreement with the
Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, and Allegheny County, to maintain
at the City’s sole cost and expense, the Larimer/East Liberty Phase 1
Development, public streets and green infrastructure, Eleventh and Twelfth
Ward of the City of Pittsburgh.
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1888 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public
Works to enter into an Ownership and Maintenance Agreement with
ALMONO, LP, and Allegheny County to maintain at the City’s sole cost and
expense, the completed Green Infrastructure associated with Signature
Boulevard, in the Fourth and Fifteenth Wards, Council Districts 3 and 5 of the
City of Pittsburgh.
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1889 Resolution authorizing a Transfer Agreement or Agreements with the Allegheny
County Sanitary Authority (“ALCOSAN”), providing for the transfer to the City
of Pittsburgh all of ALCOSAN’s right, title and interest in the CSX Agreement
and the Facilities.
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Withdrawn
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7/28/15 City Council Waived under Rule 8
7/28/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1903 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and/or the Director of the Department of
Finance and/or the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the
City of Pittsburgh, to enter into agreements for the purpose of receiving grant
funds that will be used for the construction of the “Mon Wharf Switchback
Ramp” and to thereafter enter into an additional Agreement or Agreements with
Riverlife, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority, and other agencies as
needed, to accept any grant funds offered to the City for this project, and further
providing for legitimate expenditures for payments and agreement or
agreements, or contract or contracts for any services required in connection with
the expenditure of said grant funds per the original intent of the grant award.
Said agreement or agreements, contract or contracts or expenditures shall not
exceed $2,491,244.00.
Legislative History
7/28/15 City Council Waived under Rule 8
7/28/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN REV. RICKY BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON HUMAN
RESOURCES
2015-1920 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for July 29, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2015-1856 Resolution providing the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for
payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies to provide job
development and employment services, wages and fringe benefits for
supervisor, staff, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation,
vocational skills training and on-the-job training, outreach, recruitment costs
and administrative expenditures necessary to implement the 2015 Pittsburgh
Partnership Employment Program; and providing the periodic transfer of funds
to be used in the 2015 Pittsburgh Partnership Employment Program, and for
payment of cost thereof, cost not to exceed $150,000.00
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Human Resources
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2015-1857 Resolution providing for the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures
for payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies for job
development and employment services necessary to implement the 2015
Neighborhood Employment Program, and providing the periodic transfer of
funds to be used in the 2015 Neighborhood Employment Program for payment
of cost thereof, cost not to exceed $150,000.00.
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Human Resources
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1858 Resolution providing the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for
payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies to conduct 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 $700,000.00.
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Human Resources
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1859 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 $14,000.00.
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Human Resources
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2015-1860 Resolution providing the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for
payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies to conduct 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 $1,000,000.00.
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Human Resources
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1861 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional
Services Agreement(s) and./or Contract(s) with Ceridian HCM, Inc. for the
purpose of on-going time entry and data access services and related support
services, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed
$376,500.00.
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Human Resources
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2015-1921 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for July 29,
2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
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. 400
Roup Avenue.
Legislative History
5/26/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
6/3/15 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Hearings
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2015-1690 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section
902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from RM-M, Residential Multi-Unit,
Moderate Density, to LNC, Local Neighborhood Commercial, certain properties
identified as Block Number 10-L, lot numbers 252 and 255 (2423 & 2435 Centre
Avenue) all in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System.
Legislative History
6/2/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
6/10/15 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Hearings
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1871 Resolution amending Resolution No. 179 approved March 31, 2015, to include
additional addresses for Area “DD” in the South Side Flats community (Council
District #3).
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1872 Resolution amending Resolution No. 650 approved October 7, 2014, to include
additional addresses for Area “II” in the South Side Flats community (Council
District #3).
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1873 Resolution amending Resolution 60, approved February 5, 2013, providing for
the implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “P”,
in the Bluff/Uptown area (Council District #6) to expand the district to include
additional streets pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1874 Resolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Community
Based Organizations for community and economic development planning
assistance in various neighborhoods in the City and providing operating support
for these groups, and provide for the payment at a cost thereof, at a cost not
exceed $690,000.
Legislative History
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7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1885 Ordinance accepting a new street name in the City of Pittsburgh as per
recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh Addressing Committee (CPAC). The
following street (SPIRIT STREET)was approved by CPAC in June 2015. The
name listed in this ordinance shall be made official in accordance with the
Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Chapter 420 Uniform
Street Naming and Addressing.
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON URBAN RECREATION
2015-1922 Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for July 29, 2015 with an
Affirmatiave Recommendation.
2015-1899 Resolution submitting the recommendation of the Commission on Naming
Public Properties to City Council to rename Bloomfield Park, located in the 8th
Ward of Pittsburgh, as “Paul J. Sciullo II Memorial Park”.
Legislative History
7/28/15 City Council Waived under Rule 8
7/28/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Urban Recreation
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
7/29/15 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Hearings
7/30/15 Committee on Hearings Public Hearing Held to the Standing
Committee
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
2015-1923 Report of the Committee on Performance and Asset Management for July 29, 2015
with an Affirmative Recommendation.
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2015-1905 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Granicus, Inc. in
the amount of $23,804.84 in payment for the software and hardware upgrades
and server hosting services of Legistar, the legislative tracking and video
streaming technology used by the City Clerk’s Office.
Sponsors: MR. KRAUS
Legislative History
7/28/15 City Council Waived under Rule 8
7/28/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Performance and Asset Management
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AFFAIRS
2015-1924 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for July 29, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2015-1862 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for Women’s Center and Shelter Renovations, Pittsburgh,
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1863 Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land
by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and 8 to 8
LLC, for the sale of Block 50-G, Lots 7, 8 and 76 in the 10th Ward of the City
of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 9 - Rosetta Street (residential construction).
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1864 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
acquire all of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the
Publicly-Owned Properties in the 10th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh
designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 50-F, Lot
137 and Block 50-G, Lots 4, 5, 72, 77, 80, 81 and 82 (Council District No. 9 -
Site Assemblage for Residential Development - 5115, 5128, 5130, 5145, 5131,
5127, 5125 and 5123 Rosetta Street).
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7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1865 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
acquire all of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the
Publicly-Owned properties in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh,
specifically 114 Wooster Street, Block and Lot 10-J-318 on Perry St., Block and
Lot 10-J-323 on Fir Way, 19 Elmore St., 112 Wooster Street, 23 Elmore Street,
2156 Webster Avenue, 628 and 626 Perry Street for the Addison Terrace
Redevelopment Phase III, (Council District No. 6 - Site Assemblage for
Residential Development) .
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1866 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an application for financial assistance for the Larimer Passive For-Sale
Homes project in the amount of $500,000 to the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the
operation and administration of certain programs and projects in FY 2015-2016.
(Council District: 9).
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1867 Resolution authorizing a 2015-2016 Cooperation Agreement with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the designation of the
local matching share for a grant applied to the Pennsylvania Department of
Community and Economic Development Keystone Communities Program for
the Larimer Passive For-Sale Homes project. (Council District: 9).
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2015-1868 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an application for financial assistance for the Polish Hill Brereton and
Dobson Housing Development in the amount of $500,000 to the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic
Development for the operation and administration of certain programs and
projects in FY 2015-2016. (Council District: 7).
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1869 Resolution authorizing a 2015-2016 Cooperation Agreement with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the designation of the
local matching share for a grant applied to the Pennsylvania Department of
Community and Economic Development Keystone Communities Program for
the Polish Hill Brereton and Dobson Housing Development. (Council District:
7).
Legislative History
7/21/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-1901 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for Comfort Inn and Suites at 1100 Banksville Road, Pittsburgh
(20th Ward), Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Legislative History
7/28/15 City Council Waived under Rule 8
7/28/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
7/29/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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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