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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, May 17, 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 17, 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 2016-0414 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend the dedication and commitment of the Emergency Medical Teams to the residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares May 16 through May 22 as “Emergency Medical Services Week” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. LAVELLE AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0415 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Western Pennsylvania for its efforts to promote and recognize Jewish athletes, past and present; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, May 22, 2016, to be “JEWISH SPORTS HALL OF FAME 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. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 5/17/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 2016 2016-0416 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby acknowledge and congratulate the Central Catholic Forensic Society on its latest state debate championship and its unparalleled contributions in support of civil public discourse; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, May 17, 2016, to be “Central Catholic Forensic Society Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: REV. BURGESS, MR. O'CONNOR AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0417 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and celebrate POWER, and does hereby declare Wednesday, May 18, 2016 to be “POWER Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0418 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Northside Leadership Conference, and all of the participants in the 2016 Northside Sandwich Week for making such a unique and enjoyable event possible; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 19 to May 29, 2016, to be “Northside Sandwich Week” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 5/17/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 2016 2016-0419 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Pittsburgh on its impact and imprint in the Pittsburgh region and congratulates Matthew Keller for receiving the Dr. Howard A. Mermelstein Award for his leadership and dedication to the agency; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, May 19, 2016 to be “JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES 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. 2016-0420 NOW, THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Pittsburgh will communicate with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA - which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) and ask them to: 1) Continually notify the City of the number of mortgages that are 90+ days delinquent that they hold in our city and the state as a whole; and 2) Meet with us to discuss the potential of selling their severely delinquent mortgages to one or more nonprofits; and 3) Commit to not sell off any mortgages in our city, and the state as a whole, to Wall Street speculators until we have worked together to attempt the sale of these precious housing assets to mission-driven nonprofits. SPONSORS: MR. LAVELLE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0421 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Alliance of Germanic Societies of Pittsburgh as a civic and/or service organization within the context of the Pennsylvania Small Games of Chance Act, as amended. SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. D. PUBLIC COMMENTS City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 5/17/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 2016 E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS: 2016-0404 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 1030 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2016-0405 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Flats on Fifth, 1655 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2016-0413 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Seven Business Licensing, Article I Administration, Chapter 701 General Provisions by clarifying the term of any license issued by the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections. SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS: 2016-0406 Resolution approving a Conditional Use Application under the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V Chapter 911 Section 911.04.A.64 to The Neighborhood Academy, property owners, for authorization to operate a Secondary School (General) use at 709 N. Aiken Ave., zoned “R1D-L” Residential Single-Unit Detached, Low Density, 10th Ward, Council District No. 9 Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0407 Resolution approving a Conditional Use Application under the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V, Chapter 911, Section 911.04.A.5 to Stephen Choder, property owner, for authorization to operate a Public Assembly (Limited) use at 7665 Lock Way West, zoned “P” Parks, 11th Ward, Council District No. 7 Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 5/17/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 2016 COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS: 2016-0408 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Donation Agreement with Mark Cleland, a City resident, to accept a donation of $25,000 for repairs and improvements to Gladstone Field and further authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Letter Agreement with Mark Cleland accepting the funds for this purpose. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. 2016-0409 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Sidewalk and Streetscape Easement and Maintenance Agreement with Vitmore Baum L.P. Corporation construct new sidewalks and landscaping improvements in the Street public right-of-way situated in the 8th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (CITY) as defined in Exhibit A. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works 2016-0410 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for Design, Construction and Inspection Services in connection with various projects; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $200,000.00. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS: 2016-0411 Communication from Michael Lamb, City Controller, submitting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended December 31, 2015. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 5/17/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 2016 2016-0412 Communication from Sam Ashbaugh, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting a Quarterly Financial and Performance Report for the period ending March 31, 2016, in accordance with Ordinance 19 of 2014. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2016-0399 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 11, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 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. 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: 1 - Ms. Gross 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. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 5/17/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 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 2016-0366 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. 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 COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS 2016-0400 Report of the Committee on Public Works for May 11, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 5/17/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 2016 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). 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 2016-0368 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. 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 COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES 2016-0401 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for May 11, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 5/17/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 2016 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. 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: 1 - Rev. Burgess 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. 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 COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2016-0402 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for May 11, 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 5/17/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 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. 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 2016-0403 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for May 11, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 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. 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 - Councilwoman Kail-Smith called for a Cablecast Post Agenda relative to the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. K. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M. ADJOURNMENT City of Pittsburgh Page 10 Printed on 5/17/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 17, 2016 P LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Printed on 5/17/2016