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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, March 22, 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 22, 2016 A. ROLL CALL Present 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith Absent 1 - Ms. Gross B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. PROCLAMATIONS 2016-0236 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends and congratulates B-PEP on their upcoming 30th year, and does hereby declare Tuesday, March 22nd 2016 to be “ Black Political Empowerment Project Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0237 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh joins B-PEP in celebrating B-PEP Jazz, and does hereby declare Monday, March 28th 2016 to be “B-PEP Jazz Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0238 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Ms. Alma Speed Fox and Ms. Marimba Milliones for being honored by the Allegheny County Democratic Committee Black Caucus for their civil rights and political advocacy work in Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. LAVELLE AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0239 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council for creating adult education opportunities and declares Sunday , April 3, 2016 to be “Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Trivia Bowl Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. LAVELLE AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 3/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 2016-0240 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare March 22, 2016 to be “Alan Perry Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. LAVELLE AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0241 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Councilman Tom Baker and Get Involved!, Inc. for organizing this annual Service Summit focused on civic engagement that impacts the lives of thousands of individuals; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare March 29, 2016 to be “Get Involved, Inc. Service Summit Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0242 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare March 22, 2016 to be “ Barbara Curry Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. LAVELLE AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0243 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Scott Albert for the work he does with connecting Pittsburghers to the current job market; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, March 17, 2016, to be “Scott Albert 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 3/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS: 2016-0224 Resolution providing for an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh (“City”), the County of Allegheny (“County”), and the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board (“Board”) for the shared operation and administration of the Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment program for a period commencing May 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016, an amount not to exceed One Million Five Hundred Thousand ($1,500,000) Dollars. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2016-0225 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for The Empire at 4512 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2016-0232 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, City Solicitor and Director of Finance, or their designee, to enter into negotiations with Allegheny County regarding the issuance of dog licenses. SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN, MR. O'CONNOR AND MS. RUDIAK Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2016-0233 Resolution directing the Mayor, Director of Finance, Director of PLI, or their designee to implement an online application process, and acceptance of credit cards as a form of payment for the issuance of alarm permits. SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN, MR. O'CONNOR, MS. RUDIAK AND MR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2016-0234 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative, Article VII, Procedures, Chapter 163, Claims Settlement, by adding new language to provide a streamlined procedure for settlement of Tree Root Sidewalk Damage Claims. SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 3/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 2016-0235 Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of liquor license, License No. R-12177, LID-64109 from CBear., LLC., 11822 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235 to the Applicant, Fumanchew, LLC., 2101 Woodward Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226 for the premises located at 4401 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201, known as “Ki Ramen”, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE HARRIS FOR COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS: 2016-0226 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 9: Zoning Code, Article V: Use Regulations, Chapter 911 - Primary Uses by amending language to Sections 911.02, 911.04 and 911.04.A.13; Chapter 912 - Accessory Uses and Structures by amending language to Section 912.04.G; and Article IX: Measurements and Definitions, Chapter 926 - Definitions by amending language throughout. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS: 2016-0231 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 certain defined conduct in the City of Pittsburgh under certain terms and conditions. SPONSORS: MR. LAVELLE Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS: 2016-0227 Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to issue and the City Controller to countersign a warrant in an amount to be determined by the Department of Finance to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania representing payment required for unclaimed funds for the years 2012, pursuant to the provisions of Deposition of Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Act of August 9, 1971 P.L. 74. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 3/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 2016-0228 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a contract or agreement, or use of existing contract or agreement with Maximus Consulting Services Inc. for the purpose of providing support services for the preparation of the annual indirect cost allocation reports in accordance with Federal Office of Management & Budget circular A-87. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS: 2016-0229 Resolution granting unto the Asian Noodle Bar, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, an ADA compliant handicap ramp, handrails and a landing at 3531 Forbes Avenue in the 4th Ward, Council District 3of the City of Pittsburgh, USA. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works 2016-0230 Resolution granting unto Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania #436, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a concrete ramp, landing and an ADA compliant handrail at 1425 Fifth Avenue in the 3rd Ward, Council District 6 of the City of Pittsburgh, USA. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2016-0220 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for March 16, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 3/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 2016-0176 Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $7,000.00 in favor of Steven Hernandez, 5660 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, 15217, for damage to his sewer lateral and trap from encroachment from city tree roots. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 2016-0177 Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $3,420.00, in favor of Brian Larman, in settlement of a claim for reimbursement for sidewalk damage from city tree roots at 5900 Hampton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES 2016-0221 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for March 16, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 3/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 2016-0175 Resolution amending Resolution No. 242 of 2015 providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with Independent Catalyst for professional services in connection with the City of Pittsburgh's Payroll and Human Resource system, (JD Edwards), by increasing the authorized amount from $550,000.00 to $579,625.00, a $29,625.00 increase in 2016. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE HARRIS FOR COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2016-0222 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for March 16, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2016-0073 Resolution approving a Conditional Use Application under the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V Chapter 911 Section 911.04.A.41 to Yeshivath Achei Tmimim of Pittsburgh Inc., property owners, for authorization to operate a Multi-Suite Residential (Limited) use at 2120 Wightman Street, zoned “RM-M” Residential Multi-Family, Moderate Density District, 14th Ward, Council District No. 5 A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 3/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 2016-0149 Resolution authorizing a five-year Intergovernmental Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh utilizing the City of Pittsburgh as the responsible entity pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (“NEPA”) to assume the responsibility of HUD for environmental reviews and for making decisions and taking actions that include executing the certification portion of HUD's Request for Release of Funds and Certification for the subject Authorities public housing grant program. (Council Districts: All). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 2016-0223 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for March 16, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2016-0171 Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the performance of certain work in connection with the 2016-2017 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $3,754,400. (Council Districts: All). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 3/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 22, 2016 2016-0172 Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the administration of certain projects and programs and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, and payment of URA property management costs City-wide, not to exceed $927,200.00. (Council Districts: All). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 2016-0173 Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the administration of certain projects and programs, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $1,500,000.00. (Council Districts: All). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross I. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS K. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - MS. GROSS L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M. ADJOURNMENT P LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 3/22/2016