City Council
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · December 21, 2015
Minutes
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, December 21, 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
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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
2015-2371 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby declare December 21, 2015 to be “Mark Brentley Sr.
Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: MR. LAVELLE AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2015-2372 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby commend Sister Mary Ellen Williams and the Board and
volunteers of S.A.L.T. (Save-A-Life-Today); and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Monday, December 21, 2015, to be “Sister Mary Ellen Williams
and S.A.L.T. 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.
2015-2373 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby commend Pastor Isaac Jere, Charity Jere and the
congregation of Pittsburgh Gospel Tabernacle Church for their devotion to God, the
Pittsburgh region and our residents; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Friday, December 18, 2015, to be “Pastor Isaac Jere Day” in the
City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: MRS. KAIL-SMITH AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
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COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS:
2015-2366 Resolution further amending Resolution 549, effective September 21, 2012 entitled
"providing for an agreement/s, or use of existing agreements and/or a contract/s, or
use of existing contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment,
and/or services for City Council Neighborhood Needs Program and providing for the
payment of the costs thereof", by transferring $6,000 to New Hope for
Neighborhood Renewal, within District 1 Neighborhood Needs. Total cost of all
projects is not to exceed $437,779.53.
Sponsors: MRS. HARRIS
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2015-2367 Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled
“adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012-2017 Capital
Improvement Program” by transferring $6,000 to New Hope for Neighborhood
Renewal, within District 1 Neighborhood Needs.
Sponsors: MRS. HARRIS
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
2015-2368 Resolution further amending Res. 273 of 2011, entitled “Providing for an Agreement
or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use
of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or
services for various projects in connection with the Neighborhood Needs; and
providing for the payment of the costs thereof” by transferring the $12,500 for West
End Developments from the URA to the Design Center.
Sponsors: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
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Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2015-2369 Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled
“adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012-2017 Capital
Improvement Program”, by transferring the $12,500 for West End Developments
from the Urban Redevelopment Authority to the Design Center.
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 Finance and Law
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS:
2015-2370 Communication from Mary Conturo, Executive Director of the Sports & Exhibition
Authority, submitting the Position and Salary Report as of December 31, 2015.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2015-2215 Resolution reappointing Mike Weber, 2123 Wrights Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, as
a member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority for
a term to expire on December 31, 2020. Mr. Weber is a current member of the
board.
This reappointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE AND LAW
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2015-2359 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for December 16, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2015-2327 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to accept a
grant from Peoples Gas in the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000)
for the City’s “Love Your Block” Program and further authorizing the Mayor, on
behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into mini-grant reimbursement agreements
with qualified nonprofit organizations to complete block revitalization projects for the
City's Love Your Block Program.
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
2015-2328 Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Finance to purchase the Lot
and Block# 116-J-308 located at 323 Venture Street from Trevor Clinkscales and
Maribelle Clinkscales in the amount of sixty-two thousand seven hundred and
sixty-two dollars ($62,762).
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
2015-2329 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: 2434 Berg
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
2015-2330 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: 115 Moultrie, B: 117 Moultrie, C: 121 Moultrie, D: 123 Moultrie, E: 125
Moultrie, F: 128 Moultrie, G: 7713 Bennett, H: 309 Bailey, I: 22 Millbridge, J: 46
Millbridge, K: 50 Millbridge, L: 51 Millbridge, M: 615 Excelsior, N: 616 Excelsior,
O: 618 Excelsior, P: 703 McLain, Q: 79 Craighead, R: 502 Natchez, S: 2 Southern
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
2015-2331 Resolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates, authorizing the
sale of properties in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, in accordance with Act
No. 171 of 1984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective
December 11, 1984.
Items A through C: A: 1916 Sedgwick, B: 1901 St. Ives, C: 1903 St. Ives
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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2015-2332 Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to enter
into an Amendment or Amendments to extend the existing Intergovernmental
Cooperation Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and the County of Allegheny
for the Enterprise Resource Planning system by one (1) calendar year through
December 31, 2016 and to provide for the payment of fees for technical services not
to exceed $946,240.
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
Abstain: 0
2015-2339 Ordinance amending Chapter 147, Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and
Equal Opportunity, adding Section 147.04 Office of Early Childhood.
Sponsors: MS. RUDIAK, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, MRS. HARRIS AND MS. GROSS
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
2015-2340 Ordinance Amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One: Administrative, Article XI -
Personnel, Chapter 181 - General Provisions, by amending Section 181.07,
“Allowance for Use of Private Vehicles” with new language.
Sponsors: REV. BURGESS
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Mr. Kraus
No: 3 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris
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COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
2015-2360 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for December 16, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2015-2245 Ordinance amending Title 6: Conduct, Article 1: Regulated Rights and Actions by
adding section 626 providing for the assessment of a civil fine for the possession of
small amounts of cannabis in the City of Pittsburgh under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsors: MR. LAVELLE
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, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, and Mr. Kraus
No: 2 - Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
Abstain: 0
2015-2324 Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) to enter into an
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the Borough of Ingram (“Borough”)
with regard to the City providing fire protection services to the Borough pursuant to
the General Local Government Code, 53 Pa. C.S. §§2301 et seq.
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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2015-2325 Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) to enter into an
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the Borough of Wilkinsburg
(“Borough”) with regard to the City providing fire and emergency management
services to the Borough pursuant to the General Local Government Code, 53 Pa.
C.S. §§2301 et seq. and the Emergency Management Services Code, 35 Pa. C.S. §
§7501 et seq.
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
2015-2326 Ordinance supplementing the City of Pittsburgh Code, Title Two (“Fiscal”), Article V
(“Special Funds”) by adding a new Chapter 232 to provide greater flexibility to the
City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety as to the purposes for which City is
permitted to spend proceeds obtained through the confiscation of narcotics and
related items via asset forfeiture and deposited into the Confiscated Narcotics
Proceeds Trust Fund as provided by Resolution No. 1265 of 1985.
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, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, and Mr. Kraus
No: 2 - Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
Abstain: 0
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 Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mr. Kraus
No: 1 - Mrs. Kail-Smith
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Abstain: 0
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC WORKS
2015-2361 Report of the Committee on Public Works for December 16, 2015 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2015-1824 Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to create a Veteran Banner
Program to waive or reduce certain fees per Section 416.02 of the Pittsburgh Code
to hang banners approved by the Director of Public Works at specific approved
locations in City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: 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
2015-2333 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 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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2015-2334 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 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
2015-2335 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 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
2015-2336 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 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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2015-2337 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 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
2015-2338 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 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
2015-2362 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for December 16, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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2015-2312 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Commission on Human
Relations, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an Agreement for legal
services required by the Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations. The cost not to
exceed $10,000.00.
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
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2015-2363 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for December 16,
2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2015-2176 Resoluiton approving an update to an Institutional Master Plan under the Pittsburgh
Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article II, Chapter 905, Section 905.03.D and Article VII,
Chapter 922, Section 922.12.G for Carnegie Mellon University “Project Area
Master Plan” dated July 2, 2015 on property zoned EMI, Educational/Medical
Institution District, 4th, 7th, and 14th Wards, Council District No. 8.
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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2015-2177 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section
902.03 Zoning Map, by changing 15 separate parcels located in Squirrel Hill North,
Shadyside and North Oakland, from R1A-H to EMI, from RM-H, to EMI, and
changing from RM-VH, to EMI all in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System,
14th Ward, as part of the update to the Institutional Master Plan for Carnegie Mellon
University.
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
2015-2295 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning
to enter into a Cooperation Agreement for Program Administration Assistance with
the Office of Public Art and its fiscal agent, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, for an
Artist in Residence Program associated with a potential National Endowments for the
Arts grant award whereby the City/Welcome Pittsburgh of the Office of the Mayor
would be a partner, and OPA/GPAC would be grant recipient and lead applicant.
Further authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning to
encumber up to $50,000 from City Planning Operating Funds.
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
2015-2316 Resolution amending Resolution No. 388 of 2014 for the Residential Parking Permit
Program Area “BB” in the Bloomfield and Friendship communities (Council District
#7) by adding and removing certain addresses pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter
549.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 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
2015-2317 Resolution amending Resolution No. 245 of 2015 for the Residential Parking Permit
Program Area “HH” in the Central Northside community (Council District #1) by
adding additional addresses pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 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
2015-2318 Resolution amending Resolution No. 416 of 2015 for the Residential Parking Permit
Program Area “KK” in the South Side Flats community (Council District #3) by
adding and removing certain addresses pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 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
2015-2352 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 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 DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
2015-2364 Report of the Committee on Performance and Asset Management for December 16,
2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2015-2320 Resolution amending resolution # 2015-2050, Enactment # 690, effective
10/20/2015 authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a Professional Services
Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with CORE Business Technologies for software,
equipment and services related to the installation of payment processing and
cashiering system for the Department of Finance and providing for the payment of the
cost thereof not to exceed Three Hundred Six Thousand One Hundred Twelve
Dollars ($306,112.00) for years 2015, 2016 and 2017.
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
2015-2321 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Parks to enter into an agreement
or agreements with Apply4 Technology, LLC (“Apply4”) in order to license Film and
Event Planning software and to purchase maintenance and solution support services.
Cost not to exceed $31,405.00
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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2015-2322 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 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
2015-2323 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of the Department of Innovation and
Performance to enter into an agreement or agreements or amendment to existing
agreements for the continued licensing of Microsoft Enterprise software in order to
maintain existing infrastructure for operating systems, servers, database management,
and data archiving and to purchase professional support services. Cost not to exceed
$2,511,261.00.
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 DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
2015-2365 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for December 16, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 21, 2015
2015-2256 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements between the City of
Pittsburgh (the “City”) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (the
“Authority”) to divert 70% of the incremental parking taxes, up to $1,000,000.00, to
fund a portion of public space improvements for the 3 Crossings Development.
(Council District 7)
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: 0
Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris
2015-2257 Resolution authorizing the adoption of the East Liberty Transit Revitalization
Investment District Phase II Implementation Plan and related agreements. (Council
Districts 7, 8 and 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
2015-2313 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for Three Crossings -- Riverfront East Office Building, 2525 Railroad
Street, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania 15222.
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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2015-2314 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to dissolve
the South Side Works tax increment financing district (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
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
Monday, December 21, 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 21, 2015
A. ROLL CALL
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. PROCLAMATIONS
2015-2371
2015-2372
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS:
2015-2366 Resolution further amending Resolution 549, effective September 21, 2012
entitled "providing for an agreement/s, or use of existing agreements and/or a
contract/s, or use of existing contracts, and for the purchase of materials,
supplies, equipment, and/or services for City Council Neighborhood Needs
Program and providing for the payment of the costs thereof", by transferring
$6,000 to New Hope for Neighborhood Renewal, within District 1
Neighborhood Needs. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $437,779.53.
Sponsors: MRS. HARRIS
2015-2367 Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011,
entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012-2017
Capital Improvement Program” by transferring $6,000 to New Hope for
Neighborhood Renewal, within District 1 Neighborhood Needs.
Sponsors: MRS. HARRIS
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
2015-2368 Resolution further amending Res. 273 of 2011, entitled “Providing for an
Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or
Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials,
supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the
Neighborhood Needs; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof” by
transferring the $12,500 for West End Developments from the URA to the
Design Center.
Sponsors: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
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2015-2369 Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011,
entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012-2017
Capital Improvement Program”, by transferring the $12,500 for West End
Developments from the Urban Redevelopment Authority to the Design Center.
Sponsors: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS:
2015-2370 Communication from Mary Conturo, Executive Director of the Sports &
Exhibition Authority, submitting the Position and Salary Report as of December
31, 2015.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2015-2215 Resolution reappointing Mike Weber, 2123 Wrights Way, Pittsburgh, PA
15203, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Water and
Sewer Authority for a term to expire on December 31, 2020. Mr. Weber is a
current member of the board.
This reappointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City
Council.
Legislative History
11/9/15 City Council Held, Pending Interview to the
Committee on Hearings
12/16/15 Standing Committee Interview Held to the Committee on
Hearings
G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND
LAW
2015-2359 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for December 16, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2015-2327 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to accept
a grant from Peoples Gas in the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars
($25,000) for the City’s “Love Your Block” Program and further authorizing the
Mayor, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into mini-grant
reimbursement agreements with qualified nonprofit organizations to complete
block revitalization projects for the City's Love Your Block Program.
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2015-2328 Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Finance to purchase
the Lot and Block# 116-J-308 located at 323 Venture Street from Trevor
Clinkscales and Maribelle Clinkscales in the amount of sixty-two thousand
seven hundred and sixty-two dollars ($62,762).
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as
Amended
2015-2329 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: 2434 Berg
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-2330 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: 115 Moultrie, B: 117 Moultrie, C: 121 Moultrie, D: 123
Moultrie, E: 125 Moultrie, F: 128 Moultrie, G: 7713 Bennett, H: 309 Bailey, I:
22 Millbridge, J: 46 Millbridge, K: 50 Millbridge, L: 51 Millbridge, M: 615
Excelsior, N: 616 Excelsior, O: 618 Excelsior, P: 703 McLain, Q: 79 Craighead,
R: 502 Natchez, S: 2 Southern
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-2331 Resolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates,
authorizing the sale of properties in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, in
accordance with Act No. 171 of 1984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and
Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984.
Items A through C: A: 1916 Sedgwick, B: 1901 St. Ives, C: 1903 St. Ives
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2015-2332 Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to
enter into an Amendment or Amendments to extend the existing
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and
the County of Allegheny for the Enterprise Resource Planning system by one (1)
calendar year through December 31, 2016 and to provide for the payment of
fees for technical services not to exceed $946,240.
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-2339 Ordinance amending Chapter 147, Department of Neighborhood Empowerment
and Equal Opportunity, adding Section 147.04 Office of Early Childhood.
Sponsors: MS. RUDIAK, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, MRS. HARRIS AND MS. GROSS
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-2340 Ordinance Amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One: Administrative, Article XI
- Personnel, Chapter 181 - General Provisions, by amending Section 181.07,
“Allowance for Use of Private Vehicles” with new language.
Sponsors: REV. BURGESS
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES
2015-2360 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for December 16, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2015-2245 Ordinance amending Title 6: Conduct, Article 1: Regulated Rights and Actions
by adding section 626 providing for the assessment of a civil fine for the
possession of small amounts of cannabis in the City of Pittsburgh under certain
terms and conditions.
Sponsors: MR. LAVELLE
Legislative History
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11/17/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
11/23/15 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Hearings
12/15/15 Committee on Hearings Public Hearing Held to the Committee
on Public Safety Services
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-2324 Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) to enter into an
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the Borough of Ingram
(“Borough”) with regard to the City providing fire protection services to the
Borough pursuant to the General Local Government Code, 53 Pa. C.S. §§2301
et seq.
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-2325 Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) to enter into an
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the Borough of Wilkinsburg
(“Borough”) with regard to the City providing fire and emergency management
services to the Borough pursuant to the General Local Government Code, 53 Pa.
C.S. §§2301 et seq. and the Emergency Management Services Code, 35 Pa.
C.S. §§7501 et seq.
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-2326 Ordinance supplementing the City of Pittsburgh Code, Title Two (“Fiscal”),
Article V (“Special Funds”) by adding a new Chapter 232 to provide greater
flexibility to the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety as to the
purposes for which City is permitted to spend proceeds obtained through the
confiscation of narcotics and related items via asset forfeiture and deposited into
the Confiscated Narcotics Proceeds Trust Fund as provided by Resolution No.
1265 of 1985.
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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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.
Legislative History
12/15/15 City Council Waived under Rule 8
12/15/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
12/16/15 Standing Committee AMENDED
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as
Amended
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
WORKS
2015-2361 Report of the Committee on Public Works for December 16, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2015-1824 Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to create a Veteran Banner
Program to waive or reduce certain fees per Section 416.02 of the Pittsburgh
Code to hang banners approved by the Director of Public Works at specific
approved locations in City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
Legislative History
7/7/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
7/15/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Works
7/22/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Hearings
7/29/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Works
9/2/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Works
9/22/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Works
10/21/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Works
11/4/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Works
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11/10/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Works
12/2/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Works
12/16/15 Standing Committee AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as
Amended
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
Legislative History
12/15/15 City Council Waived under Rule 8
12/15/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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
Legislative History
12/15/15 City Council Waived under Rule 8
12/15/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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
Legislative History
12/15/15 City Council Waived under Rule 8
12/15/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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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
Legislative History
12/15/15 City Council Waived under Rule 8
12/15/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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
Legislative History
12/15/15 City Council Waived under Rule 8
12/15/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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
Legislative History
12/15/15 City Council Waived under Rule 8
12/15/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN REV. RICKY BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON HUMAN
RESOURCES
2015-2362 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for December 16, 2015 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
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2015-2312 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Commission on
Human Relations, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an
Agreement for legal services required by the Pittsburgh Commission on Human
Relations. The cost not to exceed $10,000.00.
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Human Resources
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2015-2363 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for December
16, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
2015-2176 Resoluiton approving an update to an Institutional Master Plan under the
Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article II, Chapter 905, Section 905.03.D
and Article VII, Chapter 922, Section 922.12.G for Carnegie Mellon University
“Project Area Master Plan” dated July 2, 2015 on property zoned EMI,
Educational/Medical Institution District, 4th, 7th, and 14th Wards, Council
District No. 8.
Legislative History
11/2/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/10/15 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Hearings
12/14/15 Committee on Hearings Public Hearing Held to the Committee
on Land Use and Economic
Development
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-2177 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section
902.03 Zoning Map, by changing 15 separate parcels located in Squirrel Hill
North, Shadyside and North Oakland, from R1A-H to EMI, from RM-H, to
EMI, and changing from RM-VH, to EMI all in the Allegheny County Block
and Lot System, 14th Ward, as part of the update to the Institutional Master Plan
for Carnegie Mellon University.
Legislative History
11/2/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/10/15 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
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12/14/15 Committee on Hearings Public Hearing Held to the Committee
on Land Use and Economic
Development
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-2295 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City
Planning to enter into a Cooperation Agreement for Program Administration
Assistance with the Office of Public Art and its fiscal agent, the Greater
Pittsburgh Arts Council, for an Artist in Residence Program associated with a
potential National Endowments for the Arts grant award whereby the
City/Welcome Pittsburgh of the Office of the Mayor would be a partner, and
OPA/GPAC would be grant recipient and lead applicant. Further authorizing the
Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning to encumber up to
$50,000 from City Planning Operating Funds.
Legislative History
12/1/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
12/9/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-2316 Resolution amending Resolution No. 388 of 2014 for the Residential Parking
Permit Program Area “BB” in the Bloomfield and Friendship communities
(Council District #7) by adding and removing certain addresses pursuant to
Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-2317 Resolution amending Resolution No. 245 of 2015 for the Residential Parking
Permit Program Area “HH” in the Central Northside community (Council
District #1) by adding additional addresses pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter
549.
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-2318 Resolution amending Resolution No. 416 of 2015 for the Residential Parking
Permit Program Area “KK” in the South Side Flats community (Council District
#3) by adding and removing certain addresses pursuant to Pittsburgh Code
Chapter 549.
Legislative History
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12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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.
Legislative History
12/15/15 City Council Waived under Rule 8
12/15/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
2015-2364 Report of the Committee on Performance and Asset Management for December
16, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
2015-2320 Resolution amending resolution # 2015-2050, Enactment # 690, effective
10/20/2015 authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with CORE Business Technologies
for software, equipment and services related to the installation of payment
processing and cashiering system for the Department of Finance and providing
for the payment of the cost thereof not to exceed Three Hundred Six Thousand
One Hundred Twelve Dollars ($306,112.00) for years 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Performance and Asset Management
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-2321 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Parks to enter into an
agreement or agreements with Apply4 Technology, LLC (“Apply4”) in order to
license Film and Event Planning software and to purchase maintenance and
solution support services. Cost not to exceed $31,405.00
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Performance and Asset Management
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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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.
Legislative History
12/15/15 City Council Waived under Rule 8
12/15/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Performance and Asset Management
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-2323 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of the Department of
Innovation and Performance to enter into an agreement or agreements or
amendment to existing agreements for the continued licensing of Microsoft
Enterprise software in order to maintain existing infrastructure for operating
systems, servers, database management, and data archiving and to purchase
professional support services. Cost not to exceed $2,511,261.00.
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Performance and Asset Management
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AFFAIRS
2015-2365 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for December 16, 2015 with
an Affirmative Recommendation.
2015-2256 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements between the
City of Pittsburgh (the “City”) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of
Pittsburgh (the “Authority”) to divert 70% of the incremental parking taxes, up
to $1,000,000.00, to fund a portion of public space improvements for the 3
Crossings Development. (Council District 7)
Legislative History
11/23/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
12/2/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
12/9/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2015-2257 Resolution authorizing the adoption of the East Liberty Transit Revitalization
Investment District Phase II Implementation Plan and related agreements.
(Council Districts 7, 8 and 9)
Legislative History
11/23/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
12/2/15 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-2313 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for Three Crossings -- Riverfront East Office Building, 2525
Railroad Street, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania 15222.
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
12/16/15 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2015-2314 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
dissolve the South Side Works tax increment financing district (Council District
3).
Legislative History
12/8/15 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
12/16/15 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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