City Council
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · December 15, 2015
Minutes
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, December 15, 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-Baskin, Deputy City Clerk
City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 15, 2015
A. ROLL CALL
Present 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. PROCLAMATIONS
2015-2356 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh
does thank The Pennsylvania Health Access Network and the thousands of seniors
for its dedicated work in ensuring that UPMC honor its commitment to the City’s
seniors in providing affordable and easily accessed health, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby
declare December 15th 2015 to be “Health Access For All” Day in the City of
Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: MS. RUDIAK AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2015-2357 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby join with a host of colleagues and friends of Bob Means to
commend, recognize, and congratulate him for 31 years of service to the Cable
Bureau and the City; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare December 14th-18th, 2015 to be “Bob Means Week” in the City
of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: MRS. HARRIS AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2015-2358 Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby
approves the location for Prevention Point Pittsburgh to operate a mobile Needle
Exchange Program.
Sponsors: MR. LAVELLE, REV. BURGESS, MR. GILMAN, MS. GROSS, MRS.
KAIL-SMITH, MR. KRAUS, MR. O'CONNOR AND MS. RUDIAK
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
2015-2352 Resolution authorizing the Department of City Planning to spend $36,058.24 in
operating funds for repair of the Soldiers Monument (Civil War) and the Thomas
Armstrong sculpture, both located within Allegheny Commons Park.
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS:
2015-2322 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation &
Performance to enter into a Supplemental Agreement, Agreements or Amendments
with Daston Corporation for the continued provision of information systems,
information infrastructure and City email services for a sum not to exceed $99,155
and for the payment of the costs thereof.
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Read and referred to the Committee on Performance and Asset Management
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
2015-2353 Ordinance amending and supplementing the City of Pittsburgh Code, Title Five
(“Traffic”), Article III (“Towing”) by amending Chapters 521, 523 525 as well as
Title VII, Article VII (“Service Businesses”), Chapter 764, with respect to tow
businesses operating within the City and the towing fee schedule applicable thereto.
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
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2015-2333 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 1: Administrative, Article III:
Organization, Chapter 120 - Powers and Duties of Director of Innovation &
Performance; by amending language to Sections 120.02 and 120.03.
Sponsors: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
2015-2334 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 4: Public Place and Property,
Article I: Public Rights-Of-Way, Chapter 411 - Jurisdiction; by amending language to
Section 411.02.
Sponsors: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
2015-2335 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 4: Public Place and Property,
Article I: Public Rights-Of-Way, Chapter 412 - Users of the Public Rights-Of-Way;
by amending language to Sections 412.01, 412.02, 412.03 and 412.08.
Sponsors: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
2015-2336 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 4: Public Place and Property,
Article I: Public Rights-Of-Way, Chapter 415 - Openings and Excavations ; by
amending language to Section 415.17.
Sponsors: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
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2015-2337 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 4: Public Place and Property,
Article II: Telecommunications, Chapter 425- Cable Communications; by amending
language to Sections 425.02, 425.03, 425.07, 425.08, 425.13 and 425.20.
Sponsors: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
2015-2338 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 4: Public Place and
Property, Article II: Telecommunications, Chapter 427 - Telecommunications
in the Public Rights-Of-Way; by amending language to Sections 427.01
through 427.18.
Sponsors: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS:
2015-2354 Communication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting a Performance Audit
of the Department of Public Works Bureau of Operations Parks Maintenance
Division, dated November 2015.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2015-2355 Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before
City Council relative to the Shop and Save on Centre Avenue, and its employees’
treatment of patrons. (Valid Petition)
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
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2015-2346 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for December 9, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2014-0138 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative, Article IX,
Boards, Commissions and Authorities, by adding Chapter 177B, Neighborhood
Empowerment Commission.
Sponsors: REV. BURGESS
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, Mr. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 1 - Ms. Rudiak
Abstain: 0
2015-2236 Resolution making Appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the Public
Business of the City of Pittsburgh and for meeting the debt charges thereof for the
Fiscal Year, beginning January 1, 2016
Sponsors: MS. RUDIAK
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: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris
2015-2237 Resolution fixing the number of officers and employees of the City of Pittsburgh, and
the rate of compensation thereof, and setting maximum levels for designated positions.
Sponsors: MS. RUDIAK
A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried.
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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
2015-2238 Resolution adopting and approving the 2016 Capital Budget and the 2016
Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2016 through
2021 Capital Improvement Program.
Sponsors: MS. RUDIAK
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
2015-2261 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Eight Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($800,000.00) in favor of Foster v. City of Pittsburgh Class
Members and attorneys Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec and ACLU of
Pennsylvania, in compliance with the Court-approved Settlement Agreement, as
partial payment in settlement related to the civil class action filed in the United States
District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania at No. 2:12-cv-01207.
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 R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
2015-2347 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for December 9, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2014-1020 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title VII Business Licensing, Article X
Rental of Residential Housing, Chapter 781 Residential Housing Rental Permit
Program by repealing the current Chapter and replacing with a new Chapter 781
Residential Housing Rental Permit Program.
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: 2 - Mrs. Harris, and Mr. O'Connor
Abstain: 0
2015-1275 Resolution establishing the Safer Together Pittsburgh Committee to create a stronger,
more productive relationship between the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public
Safety and the Community.
Sponsors: REV. BURGESS, MR. KRAUS, MR. LAVELLE AND MRS. KAIL-SMITH
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
2015-2185 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Seven: Business Licensing, Article III:
Sales Businesses, Chapter 719 Vendors and Peddlers, by removing specific
subsections and/or adding to specific subsections relative to Mobile Food Trucks.
Sponsors: MR. GILMAN AND MR. O'CONNOR
A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion failed by the
following vote:
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Aye: 4 - Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 5 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mr. Kraus
Abstain: 0
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: 2 - Mrs. Harris, and Mr. Lavelle
Abstain: 0
2015-2296 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of Public Safety and/or the Chief of the
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (“EMS”) to enter into a Professional Services
Agreement or Agreements with McKesson for the provision of ambulance billing
services to the City of Pittsburgh. The costs associated with performance shall be
based on a flat rate of 4.9%.
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
2015-2297 Resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or
Agreements with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for the purchase of
pharmaceutical supplies, medications and services necessary for the daily operations
of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services for a period of four years commencing
on or about January 1, 2016. Cost not to exceed $48,000.00 annually.
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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COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC WORKS
2015-2348 Report of the Committee on Public Works for December 9, 2015 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2015-2298 Resolution accepting the dedication of certain streets in the Summerset at Frick Park
for public highway and utility purposes, accepting the grading, paving, curbing,
sidewalks, light pole foundations, street lighting system, retaining walls, medians, street
trees within the public right of way, and fixing the width and position of the roadway
and sidewalk thereof in the 14th and 15th Wards of the City of Pittsburgh, Council
District 5.
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
2015-2349 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for December 9, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2015-2062
Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Six: Conduct,
Article Five: Discrimination, Chapter 659: Unlawful Practices, Section 659.03:
Unlawful Housing Practices by adding a new protected class, “Source of Income.”
Sponsors: REV. BURGESS AND MR. LAVELLE
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, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mr. Kraus
No: 1 - Mrs. Harris
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Abstain: 0
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2015-2350 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for December 9,
2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2014-0115 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One -
Administrative, Article III, Organization, Chapter 135 - Department of City Planning
by adding a new subsection, 135.03 - Priority Communities.
Sponsors: REV. BURGESS
A motion was made that this matter be 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
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally, As Amended. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Mr.
Kraus
No: 3 - Ms. Gross, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
Abstain: 0
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
2015-2351 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for December 9, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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2015-2299 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Three Water, Article I Administration,
Chapter 303 Water Exoneration Hearing Board, by amending Section 303.01
Composition
Sponsors: MR. GILMAN AND MRS. KAIL-SMITH
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
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 - Final
Tuesday, December 15, 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-Baskin, Deputy City Clerk
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final December 15, 2015
A. ROLL CALL
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. PROCLAMATIONS
2015-2356
2015-2357
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
2015-2352 Resolution authorizing the Department of City Planning to spend $36,058.24 in
operating funds for repair of the Soldiers Monument (Civil War) and the
Thomas Armstrong sculpture, both located within Allegheny Commons Park.
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS:
2015-2322 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of
Innovation & Performance to enter into a Supplemental Agreement, Agreements
or Amendments with Daston Corporation for the continued provision of
information systems, information infrastructure and City email services for a
sum not to exceed $99,155 and for the payment of the costs thereof.
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
2015-2353 Ordinance amending and supplementing the City of Pittsburgh Code, Title Five
(“Traffic”), Article III (“Towing”) by amending Chapters 521, 523 525 as well
as Title VII, Article VII (“Service Businesses”), Chapter 764, with respect to
tow businesses operating within the City and the towing fee schedule applicable
thereto.
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
2015-2333 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 1: Administrative, Article
III: Organization, Chapter 120 - Powers and Duties of Director of Innovation &
Performance; by amending language to Sections 120.02 and 120.03.
Sponsors: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
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2015-2334 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 4: Public Place and
Property, Article I: Public Rights-Of-Way, Chapter 411 - Jurisdiction; by
amending language to Section 411.02.
Sponsors: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
2015-2335 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 4: Public Place and
Property, Article I: Public Rights-Of-Way, Chapter 412 - Users of the Public
Rights-Of-Way; by amending language to Sections 412.01, 412.02, 412.03 and
412.08.
Sponsors: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
2015-2336 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 4: Public Place and
Property, Article I: Public Rights-Of-Way, Chapter 415 - Openings and
Excavations ; by amending language to Section 415.17.
Sponsors: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
2015-2337 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 4: Public Place and
Property, Article II: Telecommunications, Chapter 425- Cable Communications;
by amending language to Sections 425.02, 425.03, 425.07, 425.08, 425.13 and
425.20.
Sponsors: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
2015-2338 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 4: Public Place and
Property, Article II: Telecommunications, Chapter 427 -
Telecommunications in the Public Rights-Of-Way; by amending language
to Sections 427.01 through 427.18.
Sponsors: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS:
2015-2354 Communication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting a Performance
Audit of the Department of Public Works Bureau of Operations Parks
Maintenance Division, dated November 2015.
2015-2355 Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing
before City Council relative to the Shop and Save on Centre Avenue, and its
employees’ treatment of patrons. (Valid Petition)
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND
LAW
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2015-2346 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for December 9, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2014-0138 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative,
Article IX, Boards, Commissions and Authorities, by adding Chapter 177B,
Neighborhood Empowerment Commission.
Sponsors: REV. BURGESS
Legislative History
2/25/14 City Council Waived under Rule 8
2/25/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
2/26/14 Standing Committee Held for Post Agenda to the Committee
on Hearings
12/2/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Finance and Law
12/9/15 Standing Committee AMENDED
12/9/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as
Amended
2015-2236 Resolution making Appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the
Public Business of the City of Pittsburgh and for meeting the debt charges
thereof for the Fiscal Year, beginning January 1, 2016
Sponsors: MS. RUDIAK
Legislative History
11/17/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
11/23/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Standing
Committee
12/2/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Finance and Law
12/2/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Finance and Law
12/9/15 Standing Committee AMENDED
12/9/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as
Amended
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2015-2237 Resolution fixing the number of officers and employees of the City of
Pittsburgh, and the rate of compensation thereof, and setting maximum levels
for designated positions.
Sponsors: MS. RUDIAK
Legislative History
11/17/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
11/23/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Standing
Committee
12/2/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Finance and Law
12/9/15 Standing Committee AMENDED
12/9/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as
Amended
2015-2238 Resolution adopting and approving the 2016 Capital Budget and the 2016
Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2016
through 2021 Capital Improvement Program.
Sponsors: MS. RUDIAK
Legislative History
11/17/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
11/23/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Standing
Committee
12/2/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Finance and Law
12/9/15 Standing Committee AMENDED
12/9/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as
Amended
2015-2261 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Eight
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000.00) in favor of Foster v. City of
Pittsburgh Class Members and attorneys Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec and
ACLU of Pennsylvania, in compliance with the Court-approved Settlement
Agreement, as partial payment in settlement related to the civil class action filed
in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania at
No. 2:12-cv-01207.
Legislative History
11/23/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Standing
Committee
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11/23/15 City Council Waived under Rule 8
11/23/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
12/9/15 Standing Committee AMENDED
12/9/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as
Amended
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES
2015-2347 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for December 9, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2014-1020 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title VII Business Licensing,
Article X Rental of Residential Housing, Chapter 781 Residential Housing
Rental Permit Program by repealing the current Chapter and replacing with a
new Chapter 781 Residential Housing Rental Permit Program.
Legislative History
11/10/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
11/19/14 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Hearings
12/1/14 Committee on Hearings Public Hearing Held to the Standing
Committee
12/3/14 Standing Committee Held in Committee
12/10/14 Standing Committee Held in Committee
12/22/14 Standing Committee Held in Committee
2/18/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
4/1/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
4/15/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
5/20/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
6/10/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
6/17/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Works
7/8/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
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9/2/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
9/9/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
9/22/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
9/22/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
10/7/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
10/7/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
10/21/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
11/4/15 Standing Committee Held for Post Agenda to the Committee
on Hearings
11/4/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
11/10/15 Committee on Hearings Post Agenda Held to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
11/18/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
11/23/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Standing
Committee
12/2/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
12/2/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
12/9/15 Standing Committee AMENDED
12/9/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as
Amended
2015-1275 Resolution establishing the Safer Together Pittsburgh Committee to create a
stronger, more productive relationship between the City of Pittsburgh
Department of Public Safety and the Community.
Sponsors: REV. BURGESS, MR. KRAUS, MR. LAVELLE AND MRS.
KAIL-SMITH
Legislative History
2/3/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
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2/11/15 Standing Committee Held for Post Agenda to the Committee
on Hearings
12/2/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
12/2/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
12/9/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-2185 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Seven: Business Licensing,
Article III: Sales Businesses, Chapter 719 Vendors and Peddlers, by removing
specific subsections and/or adding to specific subsections as follows:
Sponsors: MR. GILMAN AND MR. O'CONNOR
Legislative History
11/2/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
11/10/15 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Hearings
12/8/15 Committee on Hearings Public Hearing Held to the Committee
on Public Safety Services
12/9/15 Standing Committee AMENDED
12/9/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as
Amended
2015-2296 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of Public Safety and/or the Chief
of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (“EMS”) to enter into a
Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with McKesson for the
provision of ambulance billing services to the City of Pittsburgh. The costs
associated with performance shall be based on a flat rate of 4.9%.
Legislative History
12/1/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
12/9/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-2297 Resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Professional Services Agreement
or Agreements with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for the
purchase of pharmaceutical supplies, medications and services necessary for the
daily operations of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services for a period of
four years commencing on or about January 1, 2016. Cost not to exceed
$48,000.00 annually.
Legislative History
12/1/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
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12/9/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
WORKS
2015-2348 Report of the Committee on Public Works for December 9, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2015-2298 Resolution accepting the dedication of certain streets in the Summerset at Frick
Park for public highway and utility purposes, accepting the grading, paving,
curbing, sidewalks, light pole foundations, street lighting system, retaining
walls, medians, street trees within the public right of way, and fixing the width
and position of the roadway and sidewalk thereof in the 14th and 15th Wards of
the City of Pittsburgh, Council District 5.
Legislative History
12/1/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
12/9/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN REV. RICKY BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON HUMAN
RESOURCES
2015-2349 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for December 9, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2015-2062
Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Six:
Conduct, Article Five: Discrimination, Chapter 659: Unlawful Practices,
Section 659.03: Unlawful Housing Practices by adding a new protected class,
“Source of Income.”
Sponsors: REV. BURGESS AND MR. LAVELLE
Legislative History
9/29/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Human Resources
10/7/15 Standing Committee Held for Post Agenda to the Committee
on Hearings
10/7/15 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Hearings
11/19/15 Committee on Hearings Public Hearing Held to the Committee
on Human Resources
11/19/15 Committee on Hearings Post Agenda Held to the Committee on
Human Resources
12/9/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2015-2350 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for December
9, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
2014-0115 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One -
Administrative, Article III, Organization, Chapter 135 - Department of City
Planning by adding a new subsection, 135.03 - Priority Communities.
Sponsors: REV. BURGESS
Legislative History
2/18/14 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
2/26/14 Standing Committee Held for Post Agenda to the Committee
on Hearings
12/2/15 Standing Committee AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE
12/2/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
12/9/15 Standing Committee AMENDED
12/9/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as
Amended
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AFFAIRS
2015-2351 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for December 9, 2015 with
an Affirmative Recommendation.
2015-2299 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Three Water, Article I
Administration, Chapter 303 Water Exoneration Hearing Board, by amending
Section 303.01 Composition
Sponsors: MR. GILMAN AND MRS. KAIL-SMITH
Legislative History
12/1/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
12/9/15 Standing Committee AMENDED
12/9/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as
Amended
I. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
2015-2358
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K. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M. ADJOURNMENT
P LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
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