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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, May 3, 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 May 3, 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 2016-0371 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Pittonkatonk’s contribution to Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts scene and commends its commitment to artistic, social, and musical education; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, May 7, 2016, to be “PITTONKATONK DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. O'CONNOR, MR. LAVELLE AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0372 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and celebrate the accomplishments and community activism of Mrs. Sonia Taqi, and further joins the Pakistani American Association of Greater Pittsburgh in celebrating Pakistan Day by declaring Tuesday, May 3, 2016 to be “Sonia Taqi Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0373 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Jewish Healthcare Foundation and its partners for increasing awareness of HPV-related oral cancer and developing a strategy to promote the importance of vaccination in Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, May 3, 2016 to be “HPV-Related Oral Cancer Awareness Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN, MR. O'CONNOR AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2016 2016-0374 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby applaud Master Builders Association of Western Pennsylvania and Simcoach Games for developing Harness Heroes app and embodying the power of partnership in Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, May 3, 2016 to be “Harness Heroes Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0375 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh thanks the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh for their contributions to Fiberart International 2016 and the overall cultural landscape in Pittsburgh, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 6, 2016 to be “Fiberart International Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MS. RUDIAK AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0376 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Nikkia Ingram for her compassion she has for our youth and the initiatives she has taken to support our youth; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, May 3, 2016, to be “Nikkia Ingram 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. City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2016 2016-0377 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and congratulate Metro-Urban Institute on 25 years of service; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, April 30, 2016, to be “Metro-Urban Institute Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: REV. BURGESS AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0378 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize, commend, and congratulate Jeff on a long, storied and exemplary career at ALCOSAN that spanned five decades; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, April 28, 2016, to be “JEFF JEFFERSON 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 PRESENTS: 2016-0352 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Arsenal Terminal Development at 3939 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2016 2016-0353 Resolution granting unto Atlas Development Company, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a handicap ramp with handrail and landing at 1601 Broadway Avenue in the 19th Ward, Council District 4 of the City of Pittsburgh, USA. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0354 Resolution amending Resolution No. 607, effective September 22, 2015, 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 $513,000.00, so as to reprogram funds within the Mayor’s Office from: “Homewood Renaissance Association” (-$10,00.00); “Light of Life Ministries” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Kingsley Association” (+$15,000.00). Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0355 Resolution amending Resolution No.160, effective April 7, 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 the Mayor’s Office from: “Operation Better Block” (-$5,000.00) and transfer these funds to “Kingsley Association” (+$5,000.00) Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2016 2016-0356 Resolution amending Resolution No. 476, effective July 16, 2015, 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 behalf of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $800,000.00; so as to reprogram funds in the Mayor’s Office from: “Operation Better Block” (-$5,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Kingsley Association” (+$5,000.00). Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0357 Resolution amending Resolution No. 162, effective April 7, 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 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 the Mayor’s Office from: “Operation Better Block” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Kingsley Association” (+$5,000.00). Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0358 Resolution amending Resolution No. 192, Effective April 9, 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 the Mayor’s Office from: “Operation Better Block’(-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Kingsley Association (+$5,000.00). Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2016 2016-0359 Resolution amending Resolution 167, effective April 7, 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 the Mayor’s Office from: “Homewood Renaissance Assoc.” (-$10,000.00); “Operation Better Block” (-$10,000.00); “Light of Life Ministries” (-$5,000.00); “North Boroughs-Sewickley MOW/Tri-Valley” (-$2,500.00); “North Boroughs-Sewickley MOW/Brighton Heights” (-$2,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Kingsley Association” (+$30,000.00). Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0360 Resolution amending Resolution No. 168, effective April 7, 2016, 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 the Mayor’s Office from: “Homewood Renaissance Assoc.” (-$10,000.00); “Operation Better Block” (-$10,000.00); “Light of Life Ministries” (-$5,000.00); “North Boroughs-Sewickley MOW/Tri-Valley” (-$2,500.00); “North Boroughs-Sewickley MOW/Brighton Heights” (-$2,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Kingsley Association” (+$30,000.00). Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2016 2016-0361 Resolution amending Resolution No. 169, effective April 7, 2016, 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 Mayor’s Office from: “Homewood Renaissance Association” (-$10,00.00); “Light of Life Ministries” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Kingsley Association” (+$15,000.00). Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS: 2016-0362 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) for the purpose of providing customized applicant preparation training for Public Safety position applicants and services associated with Civil Service exam preparation and training; providing for the payment of the costs thereof not to exceed $17,000.00. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources 2016-0363 Resolution amending Resolution No. 66 of 2016 providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with NEOGOV for the upgrade of workforce management software for HR management, applicant tracking, and Civil Service testing and for the setup, annual maintenance, and support of a software suite necessary to measure and assess software and office skills for Civil Service testing and other assessments and providing for the payment of the costs thereof by increasing the total cost from $41,056.75 to $48,963.75, a $7,907.00 increase. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2016 2016-0364 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management & Budget to enter into a Contract or Agreement with MAYA Design for graphic design, branding, and application support for the City’s Smart City Challenge grant for a sum not to exceed Twenty Five Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars ($25,500.00) and for the payment of the costs thereof. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2016-0365 Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $7,530.40, in favor of Duquesne Light Company, c/o Carolyn K. Cingel, Claims Specialist, 411 Seventh Avenue, Mail Drop 16-1, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 in settlement of a claim for a damaged wood light pole by a City of Pittsburgh, Public Works truck on June 16, 2015 on Baldwin Road in the Hays area of the City. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2016-0366 Resolution amending Resolution #779 of 2013 entitled, “providing for a professional services agreement or agreements with Maher Duessel for the performance of the City’s Financial Statement including Single Audit for the years ending 2013, 2014 and 2015,” to exercise the optional two year extension as stipulated in the original contract payable from the Department of Finance Auditing & Accounting Services, for Budget Years 2017 and 2018, at a cost not to exceed Three Hundred and Thirty Five Thousand, Nine Hundred and Twenty Dollars ($335,920.00) over two years. All other provisions remain unchanged. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS: 2016-0367 Resolution further amending Resolution No.816, effective, January 1, 2016, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2016 Capital Budget and the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2016 through 2021 Capital Improvement Program,” by decreasing the “Penn Dot Local Shares (TIP)” line item” by the amount of $20,933.20 (from $143,000.00 BOND to $122,066.80 BOND) and creating the “Reconstruction of Forbes Avenue” line item in the amount of $104,666.00 ($20,933.20 BOND/ $83,732.80 FHWA). Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2016 2016-0368 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or for the use of existing Agreements, providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and providing for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the Reconstruction of Forbes Avenue, Wood Street to Smithfield Street; including Construction Management Services, providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $104,666.00. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works 2016-0369 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a License Agreement or Agreements with The Kingsley Association for the use of The Kingsley Center Pool by City residents; and shall be at a cost not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($15,000.00). Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS: 2016-0370 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code at Title 6: Conduct, Article III: Dogs, Cats and other animals, by repealing Chapter 636: Wild Animals and replacing it with a new Chapter 636 prohibiting the performance of wild or exotic animals for public entertainment or amusement and establishing guidelines for the possession of wild animals. SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2016-0349 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for April 27, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2016 2016-0311 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Two Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars and Ten Cents ($2,277.10) in favor of Michael E. Zobrak, Labor Arbitrator, 1217 Pleasant Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001-9425 for arbitration 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 2016-0312 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the sum of Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($13,500.00), in favor of Bart Maverick Yagla, c/o Ira M. Karoll, Jones Day, 500 Grant Street, Suite 4500, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in Full and Final Settlement of an action filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania filed at 2:14-cv-00181. 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 2016-0313 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: 3627 & 3629 Mexico 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 10 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2016 2016-0314 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 through I: A: 135 & 133 Moultrie, B: 143 Moultrie, C: 3416 Webster, D: 5304 Hillcrest, E: 123 Finley, F: 6816 Fifth, G: 417 East Carson H: 960 & 926 E Warrington, I: 2911 Merwyn, J: 1312 Warner, K: 2039 Straubs, L: 1129 Voskamp 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 2016-0315 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 G: A: 701 & 712 Webster, B: 341 Flowers, C: 83 & 87 Westwood, D: 1231 Troy Hill, E: 2024 Straubs, F: 1535 Garfield, G: 1506 & 1509 Nobles, H: 1312 Warner Street. A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally, As Amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2016 2016-0350 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for April 27, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2016-0335 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh to execute relevant agreements with the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to receive Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) grant funds in an amount not to exceed Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero cents ($75,000.00) in order to fund professional services/consultants to complete a TRID planning study for the Uptown and Fifth/Forbes Corridor in the City of Pittsburgh. 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 2016-0336 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to amend an Agreement with Interface Studio, LLC, for the purpose of assigning the additional JDE accounts ## 1129400174.53901.00, 1129400178.53901.00 and Item # 1156, in order to make payments pursuant to said Agreement. 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 12 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2016 2016-0351 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for April 27, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 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. 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 2016-0334 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to enter into a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (“URA”) in order to accept a subgrant of Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) awarded grant funds in an amount not to exceed One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero cents ($1,200,000.00.) in order to fund the creation and implementation of the Uptown and Fifth/Forbes Corridor Investment District. 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 - Councilman Burgess called for a Cablecast Post Agenda relative to the Urban Land Institute report. K. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS City of Pittsburgh Page 13 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2016 L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M. ADJOURNMENT P LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 14 Printed on 5/3/2016

Agenda

City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Regular Meeting Agenda - Final Tuesday, May 3, 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 Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 3, 2016 A. ROLL CALL B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. PROCLAMATIONS 2016-0371 2016-0372 2016-0373 2016-0374 2016-0375 2016-0376 2016-0377 2016-0378 D. PUBLIC COMMENTS E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS: 2016-0352 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Arsenal Terminal Development at 3939 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS: 2016-0353 Resolution granting unto Atlas Development Company, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a handicap ramp with handrail and landing at 1601 Broadway Avenue in the 19th Ward, Council District 4 of the City of Pittsburgh, USA. City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 3, 2016 2016-0354 Resolution amending Resolution No. 607, effective September 22, 2015, 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 $513,000.00, so as to reprogram funds within the Mayor’s Office from: “Homewood Renaissance Association” (-$10,00.00); “Light of Life Ministries” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Kingsley Association” (+$15,000.00). 2016-0355 Resolution amending Resolution No.160, effective April 7, 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 the Mayor’s Office from: “Operation Better Block” (-$5,000.00) and transfer these funds to “Kingsley Association” (+$5,000.00) 2016-0356 Resolution amending Resolution No. 476, effective July 16, 2015, 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 behalf of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $800,000.00; so as to reprogram funds in the Mayor’s Office from: “Operation Better Block” (-$5,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Kingsley Association” (+$5,000.00). 2016-0357 Resolution amending Resolution No. 162, effective April 7, 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 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 the Mayor’s Office from: “Operation Better Block” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Kingsley Association” (+$5,000.00). City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 3, 2016 2016-0358 Resolution amending Resolution No. 192, Effective April 9, 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 the Mayor’s Office from: “Operation Better Block’(-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Kingsley Association (+$5,000.00). 2016-0359 Resolution amending Resolution 167, effective April 7, 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 the Mayor’s Office from: “Homewood Renaissance Assoc.” (-$10,000.00); “Operation Better Block” (-$10,000.00); “Light of Life Ministries” (-$5,000.00); “North Boroughs-Sewickley MOW/Tri-Valley” (-$2,500.00); “North Boroughs-Sewickley MOW/Brighton Heights” (-$2,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Kingsley Association” (+$30,000.00). 2016-0360 Resolution amending Resolution No. 168, effective April 7, 2016, 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 the Mayor’s Office from: “Homewood Renaissance Assoc.” (-$10,000.00); “Operation Better Block” (-$10,000.00); “Light of Life Ministries” (-$5,000.00); “North Boroughs-Sewickley MOW/Tri-Valley” (-$2,500.00); “North Boroughs-Sewickley MOW/Brighton Heights” (-$2,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Kingsley Association” (+$30,000.00). City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 3, 2016 2016-0361 Resolution amending Resolution No. 169, effective April 7, 2016, 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 Mayor’s Office from: “Homewood Renaissance Association” (-$10,00.00); “Light of Life Ministries” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Kingsley Association” (+$15,000.00). COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS: 2016-0362 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) for the purpose of providing customized applicant preparation training for Public Safety position applicants and services associated with Civil Service exam preparation and training; providing for the payment of the costs thereof not to exceed $17,000.00. 2016-0363 Resolution amending Resolution No. 66 of 2016 providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with NEOGOV for the upgrade of workforce management software for HR management, applicant tracking, and Civil Service testing and for the setup, annual maintenance, and support of a software suite necessary to measure and assess software and office skills for Civil Service testing and other assessments and providing for the payment of the costs thereof by increasing the total cost from $41,056.75 to $48,963.75, a $7,907.00 increase. COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS: 2016-0364 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management & Budget to enter into a Contract or Agreement with MAYA Design for graphic design, branding, and application support for the City’s Smart City Challenge grant for a sum not to exceed Twenty Five Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars ($25,500.00) and for the payment of the costs thereof. 2016-0365 Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $7,530.40, in favor of Duquesne Light Company, c/o Carolyn K. Cingel, Claims Specialist, 411 Seventh Avenue, Mail Drop 16-1, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 in settlement of a claim for a damaged wood light pole by a City of Pittsburgh, Public Works truck on June 16, 2015 on Baldwin Road in the Hays area of the City. City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 3, 2016 2016-0366 Resolution amending Resolution #779 of 2013 entitled, “Resolution providing for a professional services agreement with Maher Duessel for the performance of the City’s Financial Statement including Single Audit for the years ending December 31, 2013, 2014 and 2015, at a total cost not to exceed ($503,880.00) over three years,” by adding the option stipulated in the contract to extend the contract date to December 31, 2018. All other provisions remain unchanged. COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS: 2016-0367 Resolution further amending Resolution No.816, effective, January 1, 2016, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2016 Capital Budget and the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2016 through 2021 Capital Improvement Program,” by decreasing the “Penn Dot Local Shares (TIP)” line item” by the amount of $20,933.20 (from $143,000.00 BOND to $122,066.80 BOND) and creating the “Reconstruction of Forbes Avenue” line item in the amount of $104,666.00 ($20,933.20 BOND/ $83,732.80 FHWA). 2016-0368 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or for the use of existing Agreements, providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and providing for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the Reconstruction of Forbes Avenue, Wood Street to Smithfield Street; including Construction Management Services, providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $104,666.00. 2016-0369 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a License Agreement or Agreements with The Kingsley Association for the use of The Kingsley Center Pool by City residents; and shall be at a cost not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($15,000.00). COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS: 2016-0370 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code at Title 6: Conduct, Article III: Dogs, Cats and other animals, by repealing Chapter 636: Wild Animals and replacing it with a new Chapter 636 prohibiting the performance of wild or exotic animals for public entertainment or amusement and establishing guidelines for the possession of wild animals. SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 3, 2016 COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2016-0349 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for April 27, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. 2016-0311 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Two Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars and Ten Cents ($2,277.10) in favor of Michael E. Zobrak, Labor Arbitrator, 1217 Pleasant Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001-9425 for arbitration services, charging same to 11101.53.53513.108000.2016, Item number 522700. Legislative History 4/19/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 4/27/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended 2016-0312 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the sum of Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($13,500.00), in favor of Bart Maverick Yagla, c/o Ira M. Karoll, Jones Day, 500 Grant Street, Suite 4500, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in Full and Final Settlement of an action filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania filed at 2:14-cv-00181. Legislative History 4/19/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 4/27/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended 2016-0313 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: 3627 & 3629 Mexico Legislative History 4/19/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 4/27/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 3, 2016 2016-0314 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 through I: A: 135 & 133 Moultrie, B: 143 Moultrie, C: 3416 Webster, D: 5304 Hillcrest, E: 123 Finley, F: 6816 Fifth, G: 417 East Carson H: 960 & 926 E Warrington, I: 2911 Merwyn, J: 1312 Warner, K: 2039 Straubs, L: 1129 Voskamp Legislative History 4/19/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 4/27/16 Standing Committee AMENDED 4/27/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as Amended 2016-0315 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 G: A: 701 & 712 Webster, B: 341 Flowers, C: 83 & 87 Westwood, D: 1231 Troy Hill, E: 2024 Straubs, F: 1535 Garfield, G: 1506 & 1509 Nobles, H: 1312 Warner Street. Legislative History 4/19/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 4/27/16 Standing Committee AMENDED 4/27/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as Amended COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2016-0350 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for April 27, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. 2016-0335 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh to execute relevant agreements with the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to receive Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) grant funds in an amount not to exceed Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars and Zero cents ($75,000.00) in order to fund professional services/consultants to complete a TRID planning study for the Uptown and Fifth/Forbes Corridor in the City of Pittsburgh. Legislative History 4/27/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 3, 2016 4/27/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 4/27/16 City Council Waived under Rule 8 2016-0336 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to amend an Agreement with Interface Studio, LLC, for the purpose of assigning the additional JDE accounts ## 1129400174.53901.00, 1129400178.53901.00 and Item # 1156, in order to make payments pursuant to said Agreement. Legislative History 4/27/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended 4/27/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 4/27/16 City Council Waived under Rule 8 COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 2016-0351 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for April 27, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. 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. Legislative History 3/22/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 3/30/16 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing to the Committee on Hearings 4/25/16 Committee on Hearings Public Hearing Held to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 4/27/16 Standing Committee AMENDED 4/27/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as Amended City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 5/3/2016 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 3, 2016 2016-0334 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to enter into a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (“URA”) in order to accept a subgrant of Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) awarded grant funds in an amount not to exceed One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero cents ($1,200,000.00.) in order to fund the creation and implementation of the Uptown and Fifth/Forbes Corridor Investment District. Legislative History 4/27/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 4/27/16 City Council Waived under Rule 8 4/27/16 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 10 Printed on 5/3/2016