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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, March 15, 2016 10:00 AM Council Chambers City Council ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY-NINTH 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 March 15, 2016 A. ROLL CALL Present 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith Absent 1 - Rev. Burgess B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Brianna Parker C. PROCLAMATIONS 2016-0216 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Brianna Parker for her selfless dedication to help new mothers and their children; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim March 15th, 2016 as “Brianna Parker Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0217 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Shady Side Academy for its dedication to educating the youth of our region and for hosting the 2016 World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championship; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare March 30th to be “Shady Side Academy World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championship Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 3/15/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 15, 2016 2016-0218 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the 10th Annual Farm to Table Pittsburgh Conference and the organization’s staff for its decade of service and dedication to making Pittsburgh committed to locally-sourced produce; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare March 18th to be “Pittsburgh Farm to Table Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0219 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize , commend and congratulate Rabbi Shimon Silver and Rebbitzen Chani Silver for their dedication, commitment and generosity to the community, for their sharing of knowledge and intellect and for their devotion without any expectation of reward ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, March 14, 2016 to be “RABBI SHIMON AND REBBITZEN CHANI SILVER DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. O'CONNOR AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. D. PUBLIC COMMENTS E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN FOR COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS: 2016-0207 Resolution authorizing a Rooftop License Agreement or Agreements between the City of Pittsburgh and Plaza at Grandview Owner’s Association at a cost not to exceed Eighty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($83,500.00). Read and referred to the Committee on Performance and Asset Management City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 3/15/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 15, 2016 2016-0208 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief & Director of Innovation and Performance to enter into a Payment Distribution Agreement with Allegheny County to accept grant funds from The Heinz Endowments to use for the procurement of necessary staff and tools to support the Regional Data Center and to advance collection, analysis and dissemination of public data for multi-sector, data-driven decision making and further authorizing the Mayor and the Chief & Director of Innovation and Performance to amend the current Cooperation and Project Agreement for the Creation and Operation of the Regional Data Center with the County and the University of Pittsburgh to add Heinz grant funding to increase the amount of compensation and scope of work relating to University of Pittsburgh’s creation and operation of the Regional Data Center. Read and referred to the Committee on Performance and Asset Management 2016-0209 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement for the hiring of Cycom Data Systems, Inc., to continue maintaining and upgrading CityLaw, the Department of Law's legal case management and administrative support software system at a cost not to exceed $11,124.00 (Eleven Thousand, One Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars). Read and referred to the Committee on Performance and Asset Management COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS: 2016-0191 Resolution amending Resolution No. 473, effective July 16, 2015, as amended, entitled: providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to transfer funds from within City Council from “Just Harvest” (-$8,000.00) and “Just Harvest Educational Fund” (-$2,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Community Services - Hunger” (+$8,000.00) and “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+$2,000.00). SPONSORS: ALL MEMBERS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 3/15/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 15, 2016 2016-0192 Resolution amending Resolution No. 367, effective June 4, 2015, as amended, entitled “providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment: and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $800,000, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “Just Harvest” (-$8,000.00) and “Just Harvest Educational Fund” (-$2,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Community Services - Hunger” (+$8,000.00) and “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+$2,000.00). SPONSORS: ALL MEMBERS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0193 Resolution amending Resolution No. 737, effective November 19, 2015, entitled: providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to transfer funds within City Council from: “Just Harvest” (-$25,000.00) and “Isaiah Project” (-$2,062.46); and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Community Services - Hunger”(+$25,000.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+2,062.46). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 3/15/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 15, 2016 2016-0194 Resolution amending Resolution 736, effective November 19, 2015, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $918,650.00; so as to transfer funds in City Council from: “Just Harvest” (-$25,000.00) and “Isaiah Project” (-$2,062.46); and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Community Services - Hunger” (+$25,000.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,062.46). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0195 Resolution amending Resolution No. 474, effective July 16, 2015, entitled: providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2011 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Just Harvest” (-$27,000.00) and “Isaiah Project” (-$1,062.46); and transfer these funds to “Urban League of Pittsburgh - Hunger Services” (+$25,000.00), “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+$2,000.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$1,062.46) SPONSORS: ALL MEMBERS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 3/15/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 15, 2016 2016-0196 Resolution amending Resolution No. 348, effective May 28, 2015, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $1,357,500.00; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “Just Harvest” (-$27,000.00) and “Isaiah Project” (-$1,062.46); and transfer these funds to “Urban League of Pittsburgh - Hunger Services” (+$25,000.00), “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+2,000.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+1,062.46). SPONSORS: ALL MEMBERS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0197 Resolution amending Resolution No. 680, effective October 21, 2015, entitled: Amending the Capital Budget and providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2012 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Beltzhoover Citizens CDC” (-$2,500.00), “Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh” (-$121.09), “Just Harvest” (-$27,000.00) and “Isaiah Project” (-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$2,500.00), “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+$27,121.09) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,000.00). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 3/15/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 15, 2016 2016-0198 Resolution amending Resolution No. 350, effective May 28, 2015, entitled, “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, so as to reprogram funds within City Council: from “Beltzhoover Citizens CDC” (-$2,500.00), “Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh” (-$121.09), “Just Harvest” (-$27,000.00) and “Isaiah Project” (-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$2,500.00), “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+$27,121.09) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,000.00). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0199 Resolution amending Resolution No. 369, effective June 4, 2015 entitled, “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, so as to change the project name within City Council from: “Beltzhoover Civic Association” (-$564.51), “Just Harvest” (-$27,000.00) and “South Side Sabers - Youth Football” (-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$564.51), “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+$27,000.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,000.00). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 3/15/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 15, 2016 2016-0200 Resolution amending Resolution No. 467, effective July 16, 2015, entitled: Amending the Capital Budget and providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2013 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Beltzhoover Civic Association” (-$564.51), “Just Harvest” (-$27,000.00) and Southside Sabers - Youth Football” (-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$564.51), “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (27,000.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,000.00). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0201 Resolution amending Resolution No. 197, effective April 9, 2015, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $940,000.00; : so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Hilltop Alliance (for Beltzhoover Civic Association” (-$2,500.00) and “South Side Sabers - Youth Football” (-$2,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance (+$2,500.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,500.00). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 3/15/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 15, 2016 2016-0202 Resolution amending Resolution 468, effective July 16, 2015, Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2014 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within City Council and the Mayor’s Office from: City Council: “Hilltop Alliance(for Beltzhoover Civic Association)” (-$2,500.00) and “South Side Sabers - Youth Football” (-$2,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$2,500.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,500.00); Mayor’s Office: “Beltzhoover Civic Association” (-$2,035.73); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+2,035.73). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0203 Resolution amending Resolution No. 674, effective October 22, 2014, providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $540,000.00, so as to reprogram funds within Mayor’s Office from: “Beltzhoover Civic Association” (-$2,035.73); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$2,035.73). Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 3/15/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 15, 2016 2016-0204 Resolution amending Resolution No. 606, effective September 25, 2015, entitled Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2015 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within the City Council from: “Hilltop Alliance(for Beltzhoover Civic Association” (-$2,500.00) and “The Shyne Awards Foundation” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$2,500.00) and “Neighborhood Learning Alliance” (+$5,000.00). SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH AND MR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0205 Resolution amending Resolution No. 501, effective July 30, 2015 entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $895,000.00; so as to reprogram funds within City Council from “Hilltop Alliance(for Beltzhoover Civic Association)” (-$2,500.00) and “The Shyne Awards Foundation” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$2,500.00) and “Neighborhood Learning Alliance” (+$5,000.00). SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH AND MR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 10 Printed on 3/15/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 15, 2016 2016-0206 Resolution amending Resolution number 772 of 2012, effective January 1, 2013, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2013 Capital Budget and the 2013 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2013 through 2018 Capital Improvement Program” so as to transfer $50,000 from Streetscape Improvements to the Park Reconstruction Program for the purpose of repairing the Swisshelm Park park and playground . SPONSORS: MR. O'CONNOR Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0210 Resolution amending Resolution 59 of 2013 for the Residential Parking Permit Program area “Y”, in the Shadyside community (Council District #8) to expand the district to include additional streets pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0211 Resolution amending Resolution 256 of 2014 for the Residential Parking Permit Program area “EE”, in the Point Breeze North community (Council District #9) to expand the district to include additional streets pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS: 2016-0212 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of the Bureau of Police on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with McGann & Chester, LLC for the provision of towing and storage services. Under terms of said Agreement(s) the City shall be responsible for reimbursing McGann & Chester, LLC for tows that are later exonerated by a court and/or the Chief of the Bureau of Police. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Printed on 3/15/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 15, 2016 2016-0213 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Two Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Four Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($2,234.95) in favor of Powers, Garrison & Hughes, 436 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 for transcription services, charging same to 11101.53.53513.108000.2016 Item Number 522700. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS: 2016-0214 Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before City Council regarding the investigation of the death of SFC Victor Miramontez. The petition is invalid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2016-0215 Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before City Council regarding future use of the produce terminal in the Strip District. The Petition is valid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter. 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 2016-0188 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for March 9, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 12 Printed on 3/15/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 15, 2016 2016-0152 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: 524 Cora A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess 2016-0153 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: 1409 Stedman A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess 2016-0154 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 H: A: 5222 Rosetta, 313 N. Atlantic, 315 N. Atlantic; B: 5233 Kincaid, 5231 Kincaid; C: 5227 Kincaid, 5225 Kincaid, 5223 Kincaid, 5221 Kincaid; D: 5209 Gem, 5211 Gem; E: 6526 Meadow, 6530 Meadow; F: 158 Meadow; G: 516 Cora; H: 704 Durango, 706 Durango, 708 Durango A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Pittsburgh Page 13 Printed on 3/15/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 15, 2016 Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess 2016-0155 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: 5224 Rosetta A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS 2016-0189 Report of the Committee on Public Works for March 9, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2016-0156 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, and Director of Public works of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Tree Pittsburgh, a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, for Tree Pittsburgh to utilize goats as a vegetation management option in designated City Parks. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 City of Pittsburgh Page 14 Printed on 3/15/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 15, 2016 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess 2016-0159 Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and the Director of Public Works to enter into a Cooperation Agreement to allow for the City’s use of County equipment and radio frequencies. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess 2016-0178 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 effective January 1, 2013, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2013 Capital Budget and the 2013 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2013 through 2018 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing Slope Failure Remediation (-$100,000.00) and transferring the funding to the Play Area Improvements (+$100,000.00) line item. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2016-0190 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for March 9, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 15 Printed on 3/15/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 15, 2016 2016-0150 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreement(s) and to provide administrative/operating expenses, including but not limited to, rehabilitation, maintenance, operation, insurance, utilities, furnishings, homeless prevention and essential services and other miscellaneous expenses associated with State Emergency Solutions Grant funds, as allocated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at a cost not to exceed $241,608.00. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess 2016-0151 Resolution amending Resolution Number 858-2014, effective January 1, 2015, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2015 Capital Budget and the 2015 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2015 through 2020 Capital Improvement Program”, by adding State Emergency Solutions Grant funds, as awarded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the amount of $241,608.00, under the City Planning Department, Project Name “2015 Other”. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess I. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS K. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - MR. BURGESS L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M. ADJOURNMENT City of Pittsburgh Page 16 Printed on 3/15/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 15, 2016 P LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 17 Printed on 3/15/2016