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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, April 5, 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 April 5, 2016 A. ROLL CALL Present 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. PROCLAMATIONS 2016-0281 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVE, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend the Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise for its efforts to assist economically disadvantaged communities; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, April 8, 2016, to be “PACE 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. 2016-0282 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Family Services of Western Pennsylvania and the Snow Angel program for its involvement in fostering the well-being of all its residents and in promoting a vital sense of community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 5th, 2016 to be “Snow Angels Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0283 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the University of Pittsburgh’s Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and the College in High School program for motivating Pittsburgh high school students to reach their fullest potential; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 5th, 2016 to be “University of Pittsburgh College in High School Program 35th Anniversary 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 4/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 5, 2016 2016-0284 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend, recognize, and congratulate Don for more than 47 years of service to the people of Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 5th, 2016 to be “Don Waldorf Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0285 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the 2016 Women of Spirit for their contributions to our region and their lasting legacy as embodiments of Carlow University’s mission; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 7th, 2016 to be “Carlow Women of Spirit Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0286 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Sojourner House for their commitment to providing mothers suffering from addiction with safe and stable housing, vital services, and motivation to become self-sufficient and build a better life for their families and for 25 years of success, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 9th, 2016 to be “Sojourner House 25th Anniversary 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 2 Printed on 4/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 5, 2016 2016-0280 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognize the Beechview Athletic Association to be a civic and/or service organization within the context of the Pennsylvania Small Games of Chance Act, as amended. SPONSORS: MS. RUDIAK A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. D. PUBLIC COMMENTS E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS: 2016-0267 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief & Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance to enter into an Agreement, Agreements or Amendments with Planet Technologies for the SAAS (Software as a Service) e-mail & data file collaboration for a sum not to exceed Ninety-Nine Thousand Dollars $99,000 and for the payment of the costs thereof. Read and referred to the Committee on Performance and Asset Management COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS: 2016-0268 Resolution to authorize the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning to enter into a ten-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Heinz History Center for the digitization and publication of select historic records. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 4/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 5, 2016 2016-0271 Resolution amending Resolution No. 193, effective March 23, 2016, 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: “District 1 Equipment” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “City of Asylum” (+$5,000.00). SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0272 Resolution amending Resolution 194, effective March 23, 2016, 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: “District 1 Equipment” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “City of Asylum” (+$5,000.00). SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 4/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 5, 2016 2016-0273 Resolution amending Resolution No. 200, effective March 23, 2016 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: “Northside Leadership Conference/NS Senior Program” (-$2,000.00); and reprogram these funds to “Northside Leadership Conference/West Commons Tenant Council” (+$2,000.00) SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0274 Resolution amending Resolution No. 199, effective March 23, 2016 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: “Northside Leadership Conference/NS Senior Program” (-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Northside Leadership Conference/West Commons Tenant Council” (+$2,000.00). SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 4/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 5, 2016 2016-0275 Resolution amending Resolution 202, effective March 23, 2016, 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 from: “Northside Leadership Conference-Northside Senior Program” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Northside Leadership Conference-West Commons Tenant Council” (+$5,000.00). SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0276 Resolution amending Resolution No. 201, effective March 23, 2016, 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: “Northside Leadership Conference - Northside Senior Program” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Northside Leadership Conference - West Commons Tenant Council” (+$5,000.00). SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS: 2016-0269 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of $3,815.00 to Burns White LLC, Four Northshore Center, and 106 Isabella St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 for professional consulting services in connection with expert consulting services related to Beech Construction Inc. vs. City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 4/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 5, 2016 COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS: 2016-0270 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Public Works to enter into a License and Project Agreement with the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association, to renovate the Bandi Shaum Community Garden entrance to the Southside Park Trail. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS: 2016-0277 Resolution amending Resolution No. 195, effective March 23, 2016, 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: “Isaiah Project” (-$1,062.46); and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$1,062.46). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0278 Resolution amending Resolution No. 196, effective March 23, 2016, 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: “Isaiah Project” (-$1,062.46); and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$1,062.46). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 4/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 5, 2016 2016-0279 Resolution amending Resolution 816, effective January 2, 2014, entitled, “Resolution amending Resolution No. 628/2008 by providing for the continued designation of an Oakland Business Improvement District” so as to include a list of block and lot numbers attached as Exhibit “B” to coincide with Exhibit “A” the official OBID Map. SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2016-0263 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for March 30, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 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. 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. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 4/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 5, 2016 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. 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. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 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. . Total cost not to exceed $33,000 for 2 years and $34,000 for an additional option of 2 years. 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. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 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 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. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 4/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 5, 2016 Abstain: 0 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 AND MRS. HARRIS 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. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 2016-0254 Resolution designating Banks and Lending Institutions to act as Depositories for the year 2016 in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article III, Depositories. 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. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES 2016-0264 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for March 30, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 10 Printed on 4/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 5, 2016 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 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. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 1 - Mrs. Harris Abstain: 0 COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS 2016-0265 Report of the Committee on Public Works for March 30, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 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. 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. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Printed on 4/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 5, 2016 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. 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. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 2016-0266 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for March 30, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 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. 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. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 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. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Pittsburgh Page 12 Printed on 4/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 5, 2016 Aye: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 2016-0232 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, City Solicitor and Director of Finance, or their designee, to enter into negotiations with Allegheny County for the consolidation of all dog licensing functions. to issue a request for proposal for the administration of city dog licenses. SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN, MR. O'CONNOR AND MS. RUDIAK 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. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 2016-0248 Resolution authorizing the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority to construct an 84” inline combined sewer to provide sewage facilities in a portion of Hayson Avenue in the 20th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 13 Printed on 4/5/2016