City Council
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · July 12, 2016
Minutes
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, July 12, 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
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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
2016-0623 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh
does hereby proclaim Tuesday, July 12, 2016 as “Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti
Day” in the City of Pittsburgh in honor of its 60 years of existence.
SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2016-0624 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby commend, recognize, and congratulate Mr. Nichols on more
than 20 years of service to the people of Pittsburgh; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare July 12th, 2016, to be “Mike Nichols Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSORS: MS. GROSS AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2016-0625 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh
hereby congratulates the Brookline Recreation Center, Brookline Chamber of
Commerce, South Pittsburgh Development Corporation, and all other volunteers on
35 successful years of the Brookline Breeze, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Saturday, August 13, 2016 to be “Brookline Breeze Day” in the City
of Pittsburgh.
SPONSORS: MS. RUDIAK AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
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2016-0626 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation for the work
they do on and off the ice for the youth in the City of Pittsburgh; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Tuesday, July 12, 2016, to be “Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation
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.
2016-0627 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate Team Pitt Warriors and Team Pitt Knights and
the coaches and volunteers that make the league a success; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Tuesday, July 12, 2016, to be “Team Pitt Day” in the City of
Pittsburgh.
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH, MRS. HARRIS AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2016-0628 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh hereby asks for all Pittsburghers to help raise the public awareness of
autism and the many issues surrounding the disorder, and does hereby declare June
24th, 2016 to be “Dare to Dream Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2016-0629 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh
urges the Pennsylvania Senate to support Senate Bill 1069 to allow for PACE
financing in the State of Pennsylvania.
SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
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COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS:
2016-0609 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Property in
the 13th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of
Allegheny County as Block 125-H, Lots 225, 233, 234 and Block 174-P, Lots 301,
302, 303, 304, 305, 315, 316 and 317 (Council District No. 9 - residential
construction - 7010 Forest Way, 7007, 7009 Frankstown Avenue, 7512, 7514,
7516, 7518, 7520, 7585, 7587 and 7589 Kelly Street).
Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
2016-0610 Resolution approving execution of a Deed by and between the Urban Redevelopment
Authority of Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh for the sale of Block 10-D, Lots
310, 313, 314, 318, 327, 329, and 333, in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh
(701 Wandless Street, 2826, 2835, 2851, 2855 Orbin Street, 2837, 2851
Vincennes Way - Council District No. 6 - Parklet).
Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
2016-0618 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Eight, Fire Prevention, Chapter
801, Adoption, Enforcement, and Amendments, by repealing Chapter 801 in its
entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 801.
SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services
2016-0619 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Eight, Fire
Prevention, by adding Chapter 802, Fire Safe Building Inspection Program.
SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services
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2016-0620 Ordinance amending the City of Pittsburgh, Code of Ordinances, Title One,
Administration, Article VII Procedures, Chapter 161 Contracts, Section 161.42
“Clean Construction Diesel Operations” by repealing the existing Section 161.42 and
replacing it with a new Section 161.42 with the same title and purpose.
SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN
Read and referred to the Committee on Performance and Asset Management
2016-0621 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Six, Conduct, Article I, Regulated Rights
and Actions, by adding Chapter 612: Automatic External Defibrillators.
SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services
2016-0622 Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to submit an application to the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic
Development’s Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP) for the
Wightman Park Rehabilitation Project.
SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN
Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS:
2016-0611 Resolution amending Resolution No. 215, effective April 22, 2016, entitled: providing
for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with
the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution
of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances;
providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of
authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the
payment of expenses within categories, so as to transfer funds within City Council
from: “District 1 Equipment” (-$7,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Sarah Heinz
House” (+$5,000.00) and “Little Sisters of the Poor” (+$2,500.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
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2016-0612 Resolution amending Resolution 216, effective April 22, 2016, entitled: Resolution
providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for
operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or
rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs,
maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of
various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of
Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $918,650.00; so as to transfer funds in City
Council from: “District 1 Equipment” (-$7,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Sarah
Heinz House” (+$5,000.00) and “Little Sisters of the Poor” (+$2,500.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS:
2016-0613 Ordinance amending and supplementing the City Code at Title Two: Fiscal, Article I:
Administration, so as to add a new Chapter entitled “Acceptance of Gifts to City.”
SPONSORS: MS. RUDIAK
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2016-0614 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to
execute a quit claim deed or deeds, and any other necessary or appropriate
documents, agreements, and instruments conveying AS IS all of the City’s right, title
and interest, if any, in designated City-owned properties to the Urban Redevelopment
Authority of Pittsburgh (“URA”) for consideration of $1.00 each, contingent upon the
Mayor and Director of the Department of Finance first entering into a Cooperation
Agreement or Agreements with the URA setting forth the rights and obligations of the
City and the URA relating to these initial conveyances and further setting forth the
rights and obligations of the City and the URA relating to the subsequent disposition
of these properties to third parties.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
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2016-0615 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 675 of 2008, effective January 1, 2009,
as amended, entitled “adopting and approving the 2009 Capital Budget and the 2009
Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2009 through
2013 Capital Improvement Program” so as to reprogram the funding from UPTOWN
PLANNING STUDY to BUILDING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. The funds
will be used for renovations to an elevator in the City-County Building.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2016-0616 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 768 of 2009, effective January 1, 2010,
as amended, entitled “adopting and approving the 2010 Capital Budget and the 2010
Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2010 through
2014 Capital Improvement Program” so as to reprogram the funding from UPTOWN
PLANNING STUDY to BUILDING MAINTENCE PROG. The funds will be
used for renovations to the Schenley Pool ADA-accessible entrance, an elevator in
the City-County Building, and building out facilities at the Community College of
Allegheny County for use as police training facilities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2016-0617 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 UPTOWN
PLANNING STUDY to BUILDING MAINTENCE PROG. The funds will be
used to build out facilities at the Community College of Allegheny County for use as
police training facilities
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE AND LAW
2016-0605 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 6, 2016 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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2016-0562 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 816 of 2015, effective January 1, 2016,
as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2016 Capital Budget
and the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the
2016 through 2021 Capital Improvement Program” so as to reprogram a portion of
the funding from FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS to BOB OCONNOR GOLF
COURSE. The funds will be used for capital improvements and maintenance at the
Bob O’Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs.
Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Mr. O'Connor
Out of Room: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Ms. Gross
2016-0563 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 838 of 1997, effective January 1, 1998,
as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 1998 Capital Budget
and the 1998 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the
1998 through 2003 Capital Improvement Program” by removing unencumbered funds
from projects pending closure pursuant to Chapter 218 of the City Code.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Out of Room: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Ms. Gross
2016-0564 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 781 of 1998, effective January 1, 1999,
as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 1999 Capital Budget
and the 1999 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the
1999 through 2004 Capital Improvement Program” by removing unencumbered funds
from projects pending closure pursuant to Chapter 218 of the City Code.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Out of Room: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Ms. Gross
2016-0565 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 881 of 2000, effective January 1, 2001,
as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2001 Capital Budget
and the 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the
2001 through 2006 Capital Improvement Program” by removing unencumbered funds
from projects pending closure pursuant to Chapter 218 of the City Code.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Out of Room: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Ms. Gross
2016-0566 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 704 of 2007, effective January 1, 2008,
as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2008 Capital Budget
and the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the
2008 through 2012 Capital Improvement Program” by removing unencumbered funds
from projects pending closure pursuant to Chapter 218 of the City Code.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Out of Room: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Ms. Gross
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2016-0567 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 768 of 2009, effective January 1, 2010,
as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2010 Capital Budget
and the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the
2010 through 2014 Capital Improvement Program” by removing unencumbered funds
from projects pending closure pursuant to Chapter 218 of the City Code.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Out of Room: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Ms. Gross
2016-0568 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 855 of 2011, effective January 1, 2012,
as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget
and the 2012 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the
2012 through 2017 Capital Improvement Program” by removing unencumbered funds
from projects pending closure pursuant to Chapter 218 of the City Code.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Out of Room: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Ms. Gross
2016-0569 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2012, effective January 1, 2013,
as amended, entitled “Resolution 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 removing unencumbered funds
from projects pending closure pursuant to Chapter 218 of the City Code.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
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No: 0
Abstain: 0
Out of Room: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Ms. Gross
2016-0570 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 816 of 2015, effective January 1, 2016,
as amended, entitled “Resolution 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 reappropriating projects
closed due to the requirements of Chapter 218 of the City Code.
A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion failed by the
following vote:
Aye: 4 - Mrs. Harris, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 4 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mr. Kraus, and Ms. Rudiak
Abstain: 0
Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Gilman
Councilwoman Rudiak voted No to recommitte Bill No. 2016-0570.
A motion was made that this matter be RECOMMITTED to the Committee
on Finance and Law . The motion carried.
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
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Out of Room: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Ms. Gross
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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
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Out of Room: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Ms. Gross
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
2016-0606 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for July 6, 2016 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Ms.
Rudiak
No: 2 - Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
Abstain: 0
Out of Room: 1 - Ms. Gross
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COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2016-0607 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for July 6, 2016
with an Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2016-0556 Ordinance accepting a new street name, SPRUILL WAY in the Seventh Ward of the
City of Pittsburgh as per recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh Addressing
Committee (CPAC). The following street name was approved by CPAC in May
2016. The name listed in this ordinance shall be made official in accordance with the
Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Chapter 420 Uniform Street
Naming and Addressing.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Out of Room: 2 - Ms. Gross, and Mr. Lavelle
2016-0557 Ordinance accepting new street names, TURRENTINE PLACE, BLAKEY
COURT, and STRAYHORN WAY in the Fifth Ward of the City of Pittsburgh as
per recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh Addressing Committee (CPAC). The
following streets were approved by CPAC in May 2016. The names listed in this
ordinance shall be made official in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four,
Public Places and Property, Chapter 420 Uniform Street Naming and Addressing.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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Out of Room: 2 - Ms. Gross, and Mr. Lavelle
2016-0560 Resolution providing for the designation and transfer of certain public properties within
the Allentown and South Side Slope neighborhoods to become permanent, public,
passive open space under the Greenways for Pittsburgh program.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Out of Room: 2 - Ms. Gross, and Mr. Lavelle
2016-0561 Resolution authorizing and directing the Controller to return unobligated grant funds
for the re-casting and reconfiguring historic bronze water fountains designed by artist
Frank Vittor to the Laurel Foundation.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Out of Room: 2 - Ms. Gross, and Mr. Lavelle
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
2016-0608 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for July 6, 2016 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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2016-0572 Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to convey [Urban Redevelopment
Authority to acquire] all of its Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the
Publicly-Owned Property in the 13th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the
Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 125-M, Lots 285, 329, 330,
331, 332, 336, 337, 338, 352, 353, 354, 356, 356A, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361 and
Block 125-S, Lots 22, 26, 27, 28, 35, 63, 65, 68, 73, 78-0-1, and 89 to the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 9 - Site
Assemblage for Future Development - Hamilton Avenue, Formosa Way and
Susquehanna Street).
SPONSORS: REV. BURGESS
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Out of Room: 2 - Ms. Gross, and Mr. Lavelle
I. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
K. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M. ADJOURNMENT
P LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
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Agenda
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Regular Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, July 12, 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 July 12, 2016
A. ROLL CALL
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. PROCLAMATIONS
2016-0623
2016-0624
2016-0625
2016-0626
2016-0627
2016-0628
2016-0629
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS:
2016-0609 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
acquire all of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the
Publicly-Owned Property in the 13th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated
in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 125-H, Lots 225,
233, 234 and Block 174-P, Lots 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 315, 316 and 317
(Council District No. 9 - residential construction - 7010 Forest Way, 7007, 7009
Frankstown Avenue, 7512, 7514, 7516, 7518, 7520, 7585, 7587 and 7589 Kelly
Street).
2016-0610 Resolution approving execution of a Deed by and between the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh for the sale of
Block 10-D, Lots 310, 313, 314, 318, 327, 329, and 333, in the 5th Ward of the
City of Pittsburgh (701 Wandless Street, 2826, 2835, 2851, 2855 Orbin Street,
2837, 2851 Vincennes Way - Council District No. 6 - Parklet).
2016-0618 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Eight, Fire Prevention,
Chapter 801, Adoption, Enforcement, and Amendments, by repealing Chapter
801 in its entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 801.
SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN
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2016-0619 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Eight,
Fire Prevention, by adding Chapter 802, Fire Safe Building Inspection Program.
SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN
2016-0620 Ordinance amending the City of Pittsburgh, Code of Ordinances, Title One,
Administration, Article VII Procedures, Chapter 161 Contracts, Section 161.42
“Clean Construction Diesel Operations” by repealing the existing Section
161.42 and replacing it with a new Section 161.42 with the same title and
purpose.
SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN
2016-0621 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Six, Conduct, Article I, Regulated
Rights and Actions, by adding Chapter 612: Automatic External Defibrillators.
SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN
2016-0622 Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to submit an application to the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic
Development’s Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP) for the
Wightman Park Rehabilitation Project.
SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS:
2016-0611 Resolution amending Resolution No. 215, effective April 22, 2016, entitled:
providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of
Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a
grant in connection with the 2010 Community Development Block Grant
Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of
other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of
payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized
signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the
payment of expenses within categories, so as to transfer funds within City
Council from: “District 1 Equipment” (-$7,500.00); and transfer these funds to
“Sarah Heinz House” (+$5,000.00) and “Little Sisters of the Poor”
(+$2,500.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS
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2016-0612 Resolution amending Resolution 216, effective April 22, 2016, entitled:
Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community
organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of
equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for
administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or
rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental
programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost
not to exceed $918,650.00; so as to transfer funds in City Council from:
“District 1 Equipment” (-$7,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Sarah Heinz
House” (+$5,000.00) and “Little Sisters of the Poor” (+$2,500.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS:
2016-0613 Ordinance amending and supplementing the City Code at Title Two: Fiscal,
Article I: Administration, so as to add a new Chapter entitled “Acceptance of
Gifts to City.”
SPONSORS: MS. RUDIAK
2016-0614 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of
Finance to execute a quit claim deed or deeds, and any other necessary or
appropriate documents, agreements, and instruments conveying AS IS all of the
City’s right, title and interest, if any, in designated City-owned properties to the
Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (“URA”) for consideration of
$1.00 each, contingent upon the Mayor and Director of the Department of
Finance first entering into a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the
URA setting forth the rights and obligations of the City and the URA relating to
these initial conveyances and further setting forth the rights and obligations of
the City and the URA relating to the subsequent disposition of these properties
to third parties.
2016-0615 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 675 of 2008, effective January 1,
2009, as amended, entitled “adopting and approving the 2009 Capital Budget
and the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving
the 2009 through 2013 Capital Improvement Program” so as to reprogram the
funding from UPTOWN PLANNING STUDY to BUILDING
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. The funds will be used for renovations to an
elevator in the City-County Building.
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2016-0616 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 768 of 2009, effective January 1,
2010, as amended, entitled “adopting and approving the 2010 Capital Budget
and the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving
the 2010 through 2014 Capital Improvement Program” so as to reprogram the
funding from UPTOWN PLANNING STUDY to BUILDING MAINTENCE
PROG. The funds will be used for renovations to the Schenley Pool
ADA-accessible entrance, an elevator in the City-County Building, and building
out facilities at the Community College of Allegheny County for use as police
training facilities.
2016-0617 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 UPTOWN PLANNING STUDY to BUILDING MAINTENCE
PROG. The funds will be used to build out facilities at the Community College
of Allegheny County for use as police training facilities
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND
LAW
2016-0605 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 6, 2016 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
2016-0562 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 816 of 2015, effective January 1,
2016, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2016
Capital Budget and the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program;
and approving the 2016 through 2021 Capital Improvement Program” so as to
reprogram a portion of the funding from FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS to
BOB OCONNOR GOLF COURSE. The funds will be used for capital
improvements and maintenance at the Bob O’Connor Golf Course at Schenley
Park.
Legislative History
6/28/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/6/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2016-0563 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 838 of 1997, effective January 1,
1998, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 1998
Capital Budget and the 1998 Community Development Block Grant Program;
and approving the 1998 through 2003 Capital Improvement Program” by
removing unencumbered funds from projects pending closure pursuant to
Chapter 218 of the City Code.
Legislative History
6/28/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/6/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0564 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 781 of 1998, effective January 1,
1999, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 1999
Capital Budget and the 1999 Community Development Block Grant Program;
and approving the 1999 through 2004 Capital Improvement Program” by
removing unencumbered funds from projects pending closure pursuant to
Chapter 218 of the City Code.
Legislative History
6/28/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/6/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0565 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 881 of 2000, effective January 1,
2001, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2001
Capital Budget and the 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program;
and approving the 2001 through 2006 Capital Improvement Program” by
removing unencumbered funds from projects pending closure pursuant to
Chapter 218 of the City Code.
Legislative History
6/28/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/6/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0566 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 704 of 2007, effective January 1,
2008, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2008
Capital Budget and the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Program;
and approving the 2008 through 2012 Capital Improvement Program” by
removing unencumbered funds from projects pending closure pursuant to
Chapter 218 of the City Code.
Legislative History
6/28/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/6/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2016-0567 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 768 of 2009, effective January 1,
2010, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2010
Capital Budget and the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program;
and approving the 2010 through 2014 Capital Improvement Program” by
removing unencumbered funds from projects pending closure pursuant to
Chapter 218 of the City Code.
Legislative History
6/28/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/6/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0568 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 855 of 2011, effective January 1,
2012, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2012
Capital Budget and the 2012 Community Development Block Grant Program;
and approving the 2012 through 2017 Capital Improvement Program” by
removing unencumbered funds from projects pending closure pursuant to
Chapter 218 of the City Code.
Legislative History
6/28/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/6/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0569 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2012, effective January 1,
2013, as amended, entitled “Resolution 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
removing unencumbered funds from projects pending closure pursuant to
Chapter 218 of the City Code.
Legislative History
6/28/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/6/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0570 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 816 of 2015, effective January 1,
2016, as amended, entitled “Resolution 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
reappropriating projects closed due to the requirements of Chapter 218 of the
City Code.
Legislative History
6/28/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/6/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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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
Legislative History
7/6/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
7/6/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/6/16 City Council Waived under Rule 8
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
Legislative History
7/6/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
7/6/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/6/16 City Council Waived under Rule 8
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES
2016-0606 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for July 6, 2016 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
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.
Legislative History
7/6/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
7/6/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
7/6/16 City Council Waived under Rule 8
7/6/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2016-0607 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for July 6,
2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
2016-0556 Ordinance accepting a new street name, SPRUILL WAY in the Seventh Ward
of the City of Pittsburgh as per recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh
Addressing Committee (CPAC). The following street name was approved by
CPAC in May 2016. The name listed in this ordinance shall be made official in
accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property,
Chapter 420 Uniform Street Naming and Addressing.
Legislative History
6/28/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
7/6/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0557 Ordinance accepting new street names, TURRENTINE PLACE, BLAKEY
COURT, and STRAYHORN WAY in the Fifth Ward of the City of Pittsburgh
as per recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh Addressing Committee
(CPAC). The following streets were approved by CPAC in May 2016. The
names listed in this ordinance shall be made official in accordance with the
Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Chapter 420 Uniform
Street Naming and Addressing.
Legislative History
6/28/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
7/6/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0560 Resolution providing for the designation and transfer of certain public
properties within the Allentown and South Side Slope neighborhoods to become
permanent, public, passive open space under the Greenways for Pittsburgh
program.
Legislative History
6/28/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
7/6/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0561 Resolution authorizing and directing the Controller to return unobligated grant
funds for the re-casting and reconfiguring historic bronze water fountains
designed by artist Frank Vittor to the Laurel Foundation.
Legislative History
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6/28/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
7/6/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AFFAIRS
2016-0608 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for July 6, 2016 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2016-0572 Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to convey [Urban
Redevelopment Authority to acquire] all of its Right, Title and Interest, if any,
in and to the Publicly-Owned Property in the 13th Ward of the City of
Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block
125-M, Lots 285, 329, 330, 331, 332, 336, 337, 338, 352, 353, 354, 356, 356A,
357, 358, 359, 360, 361 and Block 125-S, Lots 22, 26, 27, 28, 35, 63, 65, 68,
73, 78-0-1, and 89 to the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
(Council District No. 9 - Site Assemblage for Future Development - Hamilton
Avenue, Formosa Way and Susquehanna Street).
SPONSORS: REV. BURGESS
Legislative History
6/28/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
7/6/16 Standing Committee AMENDED
7/6/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as
Amended
I. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
K. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M. ADJOURNMENT
P LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
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