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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, June 21, 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 June 21, 2016 A. ROLL CALL Present 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith Absent 1 - Mr. Lavelle B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. PROCLAMATIONS 2016-0545 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the work of Virginia Carik, and does hereby declare Monday, June 20th, 2016 to be “Virginia Carik Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0546 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the life and work of Roberta Stackawitz, and does hereby declare Monday, June 20th, 2016 to be “Roberta Stackwitz Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0547 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the lasting contributions Dorothy Grinberg has made on the Pittsburgh community over the last century and does hereby celebrate the occasion of her 100th birthday; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, July 1st, 2016 to be “Dorothy Amdur Grinberg 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 6/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 21, 2016 2016-0548 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the leadership and board of the New Leaders Council of Pittsburgh and celebrate the graduation and accomplishments of the 2016 Class of New Leaders Council Fellows; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Wednesday, June 22, 2016 to be “New Leaders Council of Pittsburgh Class of 2016 Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN, MR. O'CONNOR, MS. RUDIAK AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0549 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby join with a host of colleagues and friends of Mery Womack to commend, recognize and congratulate her for 38 years of service to the County Controller’s Office and the City through her foster parenting and neighborhood service; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare June 25th, 2016 to be “Mery Womack Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0550 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes and honors the 2016 awardees and extends gratitude to each individual and organization for making the North Side a great place to live, work, and play; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council acknowledges the efforts that the NSLC has achieved through collaboration within the community and corporate organizations and hereby declares June 2016 to be “Northside Leadership Conference and Awardees Month” 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 6/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 21, 2016 2016-0551 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate Nathan Vislosky on his selection by the United States Olympic Committee to play in the 2016 Inline Hockey World Championships in June 2016 in Asiago, Italy and extends well wishes for a successful and winning tournament. 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: 2016-0526 Resolution providing for an Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and the Borough of Dormont in connection with the paving of Wenzell Avenue and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, by the Borough to the City, of the costs associated with the paving of the Borough’s portion of Wenzell Avenue. The estimated cost of preparation and completion of work is Fourteen Thousand Six Hundred Eighty One Dollars ($14,681 .00). Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2016-0527 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Arlington Spray Park project which is located on the north side of Forth Hill Street between Fernleaf and Sterling Streets, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15201. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2016-0528 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Chessland Street Plan of Homes which is located at 1821, 1825, 1831, 1835, and 1841 Chessland Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15205. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 6/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 21, 2016 2016-0529 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the 352 Atwood Street Apartments project which is located at the south side of Atwood Street between Bates and Louisa Streets in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2016-0530 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the 40th Street Hotel project which is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of 40th Street with Eden Way and abutting Almond Way at the rear of the property, Pittsburgh 15201. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2016-0543 Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of liquor license, License No. R-19130, from Kocafa LLC, 2600 Liberty Way, McKeesport, PA 15133 to the Applicant, Over Easy LLC, 4428 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 for the premises located at 4428 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, known as “Over Easy”, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS: 2016-0531 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article IX - Measurements or Definitions, Chapter 925 - Measurements by amending language to Sections 925.06.A, 925.06.G, and 925.07. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR FOR COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 6/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 21, 2016 2016-0532 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of Police to enter into a grant agreement with the Heinz Endowment and further authorizing expenditures by the Bureau of Police, for purchases authorized by the Grant Agreement and for the execution of agreement(s), or contract(s) for any equipment or services required in connection with the execution of said grant. Said agreement(s) or contract(s) shall not exceed Forty Three Thousand dollars and zero cents ($43,000.00). Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services 2016-0533 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of Police, on the behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) , for the purpose of receiving grant funds in the amount of two hundred and seventeen thousand dollars ($217,000.00) that will be used to establish, coordinate and fund activities to prevent, combat and reduce auto theft. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services 2016-0534 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Director of the Department of Public Safety, and the Chief of Police, on the behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement with the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention as part of the National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice, for the purpose of receiving grant funds in the amount of one hundred and twenty thousand ($120,000.00) that will be used to hire a Multi- Strategy Coordinator. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services 2016-0535 Resolution amending Resolution No. 819 of 2015, authorizing the Mayor, the Director of Public Safety and/or the Chief of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (“EMS”) to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with McKesson, a subsidiary corporation of PST Services, Inc., for the provision of ambulance billing and collection services to the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 6/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 21, 2016 2016-0536 Resolution amending RES No. 63 of 2016 authorizing providing for an Agreement or Agreements, Lease(s) and/or License Agreement(s) for the use of certain property for senior facilities for the provision of center services to seniors in an amount not to exceed Sixty Five Thousand, Four Hundred Dollars ($65,400.00), Seventy Thousand, Seven Hundred and Eight Dollars (70,708.00), chargeable to and payable from the Seniors Community Program Trust Fund in the Department of Parks and Recreation. Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation 2016-0537 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 effective January 1, 2013, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2013 Capital Budget and the 2013 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2013 through 2018 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing Recreation and Senior Maintenance (-$190,000.00) and transferring the funding to the Park Reconstruction Program (+$190,000.00) line item. Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS: 2016-0538 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 796 of 2013, effective January 1, 2014, as amended, entitled “adopting and approving the 2014 Capital Budget and the 2014 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2014 through 2019 Capital Improvement Program” so as to reprogram the funding from AUTOMATED FUEL DISPENSING SYSTEM to PARK RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM. The funds will be used to replace the artificial turf at the Schenley Oval Sportsplex. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 6/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 21, 2016 2016-0539 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of $4,956.00 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 2016-0540 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Seven Hundred and Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($785,000.00) in favor of Foster v. City of Pittsburgh Class Members and attorneys Feinstein Doyle Payne & Kravec and ACLU of Pennsylvania, in compliance with the Court-approved Settlement Agreement, as payment in settlement related to the civil class action filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania at No. 2:12-cv-01207. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. 2016-0544 Resolution calling on the Department of Public Works to complete City pool inspections in a timely manner each year, release inspection reports to the public, and complete needed maintenance in the off season, to ensure uninterrupted service to residents. SPONSORS: MS. RUDIAK Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS: 2016-0541 Communication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting a Performance Audit of the Office of the Mayor, dated June 2016 A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 6/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 21, 2016 2016-0542 Communication from Tom Short, Finance Director for the Urban Redevelopment Authority, submitting an Independent Auditor’s Report for the 2015 calendar year, dated December 31, 2015. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2016-0480 Resolution Re-appointing Erin R. Conley 510 Suismon Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, as a Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on May 31, 2020. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2016-0481 Resolution appointing James H. Myers, Jr. 33 Perry Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, as a Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on May 31, 2020. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2016-0482 Resolution appointing Akiesha R. Gilerist 300 Liberty Avenue, Apt. 1518, Pittsburgh PA 15222, as a Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on May 31, 2020. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2016-0504 Resolution appointing Christopher A. Amar, 6416 Kentucky Avenue, Pittsburgh 15206 as a Commissioner of the Ethics Hearing Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on June 30, 2017. Councilwoman Harris Abstained A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2016-0505 Resolution appointing Patrick J. Bigley, 112 Carol Circle, Pittsburgh 15227 as a Commissioner of the Ethics Hearing Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on June 30, 2017. Councilwoman Harris Abstained A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 6/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 21, 2016 2016-0506 Resolution appointing John M. Burkoff, 6104 Kentucky Avenue, Pittsburgh 15206 as a Commissioner of the Ethics Hearing Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on June 30, 2019. Councilwoman Harris Abstained A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2016-0507 Resolution appointing Jeanette H. Ho, 100 Denniston Street #79, Pittsburgh 15206 as a Commissioner of the Ethics Hearing Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on June 30, 2019. Councilwoman Harris Abstained A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2016-0508 Resolution appointing Amy Elizabeth McCall, 5421 Baywood Street, Pittsburgh 15206 as a Commissioner of the Ethics Hearing Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on June 30, 2018. Councilwoman Harris Abstained A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2016-0509 Resolution appointing Gregory M. Monaco, 2359 Railroad Street #2217, Pittsburgh 15222, as a Commissioner of the Ethics Hearing Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on June 30, 2017. Councilwoman Harris Abstained A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2016-0510 Resolution appointing Candi Castleberry Singleton, 1100 Liberty Avenue #1223, Pittsburgh 15222 as a Commissioner of the Ethics Hearing Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on June 30, 2018. Councilwoman Harris Abstained A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2016-0511 Resolution appointing Lynn E. Williams Davenport, 715 Amberson Avenue, Pittsburgh 15232 as a Commissioner of the Ethics Hearing Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on June 30, 2018. Councilwoman Harris Abstained A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 6/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 21, 2016 2016-0512 Resolution appointing Sister Janice Vanderneck, CSJ, 1805 Belasco Avenue Pittsburgh 15216, as a Commissioner of the Ethics Hearing Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on June 30, 2019. Councilwoman Harris Abstained A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2016-0524 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for June 13, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2016-0472 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Municipal Code Corporation in the amount of $4,847.58 in payment for services in connection with the codification of Ordinances. SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS 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, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS 2016-0525 Report of the Committee on Public Works for June 15. 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 6/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 21, 2016 2016-0462 Resolution amending Resolution No. 795 of 2015, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Departments of Public Works, Office of Management and Budget, Finance, and Parks and Recreation to enter into a Lease Agreement with C R JRS CHIP, Inc. d/b/a The First Tee of Pittsburgh at the Bob O’Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park,” so as to change the terms of the lease. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 1 - Mr. O'Connor Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle 2016-0470 Resolution providing for a purchase by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property in lieu of condemnation/eminent domain. 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, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle 2016-0471 Resolution vacating a portion of two cul-de-sacs on Larimer Avenue (near Stanton and Kalida) in the 11th Ward, 9th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. 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, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Printed on 6/22/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 21, 2016 I. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS - COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK CALLED FOR A CABLECAST POST AGENDA ON THE STATUS OF THE FACILITIES OPTIMIZATION PLAN. K. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - MR. LAVELLE L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M. ADJOURNMENT P LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 12 Printed on 6/22/2016