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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, July 6, 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 July 6, 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 2016-0603 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Alexa Tokarski for her commitment to the Pittsburgh Public School District and her outstanding role in supporting teachers and students; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Wednesday, July 6, 2016, to be “Alexa Tokarski 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 2016-0604 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Mr. James Manson for his commitment to the City of Pittsburgh and the exceptional work ethic that he portrayed; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Wednesday, July 6, 2016, to be “James Manson Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. D. PUBLIC COMMENTS E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 7/7/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2016 2016-0583 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R2-L, Residential Two-Family Low Density, to LNC, Local Neighborhood Commercial property with frontage on Beechwood Boulevard identified as Block No. 87-K Lot 230-0-1 and Block No. 87-K Lot 210 all in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System, 15th Ward; and changing from P, Parks, to LNC, Local Neighborhood Commercial, property at 5600 Forward Avenue identified as Block No. 87-K Lot 45 and Block No. 87-K Lot 50 all in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System, 15th Ward; and changing from R2-L, Residential Two-Family Low Density, and P, Parks, to LNC, Local Neighborhood Commercial, property with frontage on Forward Avenue identified as Block No. 87-K Lot 52 in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System, 15th Ward. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0584 Resoltuion approving a Conditional Use Application under the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V, Chapter 911, Section 911.04.A.72 to NRG Energy Center Pittsburgh, on behalf of the property owner Urban Redevelopment Authority, for authorization to construct and operate a Utility (General) use on Colwell Street and Our Way, a portion of Parcel 2-G-92, zoned “GT-E” Golden Triangle Subdistrict E, 3th Ward, Council District No. 6 Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0585 Resolution granting unto the Photo Antiquities Museum of Photographic History, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a sloped sidewalk to meet the entrance at 531 East Ohio Street, 23rd Ward, Council District 1 of the City of Pittsburgh, USA. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2016-0586 Resolution granting unto COA North Side LLC, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, two handicap ramps with handrails on either side and a landing at 40 West North Avenue, 22nd Ward, Council District 1 of the City of Pittsburgh, USA. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 7/7/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2016 2016-0587 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Coro Pittsburgh for the purpose of obtaining a Fellow to work with Personnel and Civil Service staff on strategic projects and research; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof not to exceed $15,000.00 over three years, subject to appropriation. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources 2016-0588 Resolution amending Resolution No. 137 of 2016 providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with Independent Catalyst for professional services in connection with the City of Pittsburgh's Payroll and Human Resource system, (JD Edwards), by increasing the authorized amount from $604,225.00 to $635,805.00, a $31,580.00 increase in 2016. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS: 2016-0589 Ordinance authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a Temporary Intergovernmental Cooperative/Mutual Aid Agreement for Operational Assistance in Provision Security for the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland Ohio between the City of Pittsburgh and the City of Cleveland, Ohio, to provide professional law enforcement services for the 2016 Republic National Convention. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. 2016-0590 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter into a grant agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, to receive a FY 2015 Assistance to Firefighters Grant and further providing for an agreement or agreements for Driver/Operator Certification Training for Bureau personnel. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 7/7/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2016 2016-0591 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a professional services agreement or agreements with the Animal Rescue League, a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, for professional services in connection with the detention, care and/or euthanasia of domesticated animals, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), subject to annual appropriation by Council. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services 2016-0602 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Two--Fiscal, Article V--Special Funds, to add a new Chapter 232, “Housing Opportunity Fund”, to stabilize communities and protect the public welfare by creating the Pittsburgh Housing Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”), to create a budget obligation for the Fund, to establish the purposes for which monies in the Fund may be used; and to create a Housing Opportunity Fund Governing Board and Advisory Board. SPONSORS: MR. LAVELLE Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS: 2016-0592 Ordinance amending and supplementing the City of Pittsburgh Code, Title One: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 161: Contracts, by amending Chapter 161 to allow for the use of purchasing cards and setting policies and procedures for the use of purchasing cards. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2016-0593 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Two: Fiscal; Article X: Business Related Fees; Chapter 271: Nonresidents Sports Facility Usage Fee, to clarify defined terms, to require the disclosure of any contracts or agreements a publicly funded venue has made with a performing entity, and institute a fine or penalty to the venue for non-compliance. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 7/7/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2016 2016-0594 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Director of Office of Management and Budget and the Chief of Police, to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, into a Lease Agreement or Agreements with the Community College of Allegheny County for the use of certain property located at 900 N. Lincoln Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 primarily for the purpose of conducting training and education of police recruits. Said Lease Agreement(s) shall be at a cost not to exceed Two Million One-Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Three-Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and Eighty-Eight cents ($2,163,366.88) and shall be for a term of three years with three annual options thereafter to renew upon the same terms. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2016-0595 Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $3,950.00, in favor of Racqual Tamesha Williams, 2917 Stafford Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15204 for damage to her vehicle from a City of Pittsburgh police vehicle backing into her on Citadel Street on January 17, 2016. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2016-0596 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of $5,340.00 to Liadis Engineering & Surveying, Inc. 3100 Banksville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 for professional consulting services related to Proctor vs. City of Pittsburgh and Bevilacqua vs. City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2016-0597 Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012-2017 Capital Improvement Program”, so as to change the scope of services for the Carrick Athletic Association project. SPONSORS: MS. RUDIAK 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 5 Printed on 7/7/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2016 2016-0598 Resolution further amending Res. 273 of 2011, entitled “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the Neighborhood Needs; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof” so as to change the scope of services for the Carrick Athletic Association project. SPONSORS: MS. RUDIAK 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. COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS: 2016-0599 Resoltuion granting unto Benjamin Maguire,Emerge Real Estate LLC, 1208 Mifflin Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15218, his successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at his own cost and expense, a private sewer lateral on Edmond Street for 4714 Penn Avenue in the 8th Ward, 7th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works 2016-0600 Resolution vacating Various Middle Hill Streets in the 5th Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS: 2016-0601 Communication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting a Fiscal Audit of the Commission on Human Relations Housing and Urban Development Fair Housing Program (HUD-FHP) Trust Fund, dated June 2016. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2016-0484 Resolution appointing Robert W. Farrow, 4929 Coleridge Street, Pittsburgh PA 15201, as Chief of Emergency Medical Services. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 7/7/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2016 G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES 2016-0579 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for June 29, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 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). 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: 0 Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris 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. 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 7 Printed on 7/7/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2016 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. 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 2016-0535 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. 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 2016-0580 Report of the Committee on Public Works for June 29, 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 7/7/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2016 2016-0544 Resolution calling on the Department of Public Works to complete City pool inspections in October of 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 AND MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE. 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 COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON URBAN RECREATION 2016-0581 Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for June 29, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 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. 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 9 Printed on 7/7/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2016 COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 2016-0582 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for June 29, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2016-0463 Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of liquor license, License No. R-7652, from Dropback Inn, Inc., 809 Garfield Street., Springdale, PA 15144 to the Applicant, Adamo Makhoul, LLC., 208 N. Highland Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 for the premises located at 208 North Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206, known as “Ali Baba East”, 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: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris 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). 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 7/7/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2016 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. 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 2016-0528 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. 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 2016-0529 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. 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 7/7/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2016 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. 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 12 Printed on 7/7/2016