City Council
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · July 19, 2016
Minutes
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, July 19, 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
2016-0665 NOW THERE BE RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh wishes
to thank the organizations and businesses and our elected officials working together to
host this unique historic sporting event focused on youth, and encourages all
Pittsburghers to lend their full support in making this a truly great citywide event; and,
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council hereby declares Saturday,
July 30, 2016 to be “U.S. Cuba Friendship Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSORS: MS. RUDIAK AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2016-0666 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby declare July 19, 2016 to be “Nan Moone Currington
Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSORS: MR. LAVELLE AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2016-0667 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby declare July 19, 2016 to be “Schenley High School Day”
in the City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSORS: MR. LAVELLE AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
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2016-0668 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the extraordinary vision and leadership of Aryeh
Sherman as President and CEO of Pittsburgh’s Jewish Family and Children’s
Service and congratulates him on the occasion of his retirement; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Tuesday, July 19, 2016, to be “Aryeh Sherman Day” in the City of
Pittsburgh.
SPONSORS: MR. O'CONNOR, MR. GILMAN AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2016-0669 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Council of the City of Pittsburgh
does hereby celebrate Dr. Michael Murphy’s lasting contributions to Carnegie Mellon
University and the City of Pittsburgh; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby
declare July 19th, 2016 to be “Dr. Michael Murphy Day” in the City of
Pittsburgh.
SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2016-0670 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the work of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and its
partners to attract this significant national conference to Pittsburgh and celebrates the
efforts of all organizations working to make our city’s vibrant arts scene more
welcoming for all residents and visitors; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare the week of July 31st - August 6th, 2016 to be “National
Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability Conference Week” in the City of
Pittsburgh.
SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
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2016-0671 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby commend and recognize Haley for her perseverance and
attitude and congratulate her on her recent accomplishment and championship; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare July 19th, 2016 to be "Haley Grenesko Day" in the City of
Pittsburgh.
SPONSORS: MS. GROSS AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2016-0672 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby commend Maelene Myers for her 20 years of service to
ELDI and to the East End; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Thursday, July 14, 2016, to be “Maelene Myers Day” in the City of
Pittsburgh.
SPONSORS: REV. BURGESS AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2016-0673 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Vintage Grand Prix for being the nation’s
largest vintage sports car racing event, for providing the public free of charge with ten
days of excitement, top vintage cars for public viewing, and for pursuing their
philanthropic duty as a fundraiser for the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny
Valley School for 34 successful years; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh
declares July 8-17, 2016, to be “Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Days” in the
City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSORS: MR. O'CONNOR AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
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2016-0674 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Council of the
City of Pittsburgh hereby recognize the Highland Park Community Council as a civic
and/or service organization within the context of the Pennsylvania Small Games of
Chance act, as amended.
SPONSORS: MS. GROSS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS:
2016-0635 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the Hillel Academy Addition located at 5706 Bartlett Street on the
north side of Bartlett Street between Murray Avenue and Wightman Street in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15217.
Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
2016-0636 Resolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Community Based
Organizations for community and economic development planning assistance in
various neighborhoods in the City and providing operating support for these groups,
and provide for the payment at a cost thereof, at a cost not exceed $650,000.
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
2016-0637 Resolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Consultant(s) and
Vendor(s) to assist the City in its Cultural Heritage Plan and provide for the payment
at a cost thereof, not to exceed $22,000.00
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
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2016-0638 Resolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Consultant(s) and
Vendor(s) to assist the City in its Consultants for Plans & Studies and provide for the
payment at a cost thereof, not to exceed $100,000.00
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
2016-0639 Resolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Consultant(s) and
Vendor(s) to assist the City in its signage development process and provide for the
payment at a cost thereof, not to exceed $180,000.00
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
2016-0640 Resolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Consultant(s) and
Vendor(s) to assist the City in developing plans and studies and provide for the
payment at a cost thereof, not to exceed $175,000.00
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS:
2016-0641 Resolution providing for the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for
payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies to conduct a summer
youth employment program to youth residing in the City of Pittsburgh, summer staff
wages, and administrative expenditures necessary to implement the 2016 Learn and
Earn Summer Youth Employment Program; and providing for the periodic transfer of
funds to be used in the 2016 Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program
for payment of cost thereof, cost not to exceed $168,420.00.
Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources
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2016-0642 Resolution providing for the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for
payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies to provide job
development and employment services, wages and fringe benefits for supervisor, staff,
workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, vocational skills training and
on-the-job training, outreach, recruitment costs and administrative expenditures
necessary to implement the 2016 Pittsburgh Partnership Employment Program; and
providing for the periodic transfer of funds to be used in the 2016 Pittsburgh
Partnership Employment Program, and for payment of cost thereof, cost not to
exceed $150,000.00
Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources
2016-0643 Resolution providing for the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for
payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies for job development
and employment services necessary to implement the 2016 Neighborhood
Employment Program, and providing for the periodic transfer of funds to be used in
the 2016 Neighborhood Employment Program for payment of cost thereof, cost not
to exceed $150,000.00.
Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources
2016-0644 Resolution amending Resolution No. 24 of 2014, as further amended by Resolution
781, effective December 1, 2014 and Resolution No. 592, effective September 25,
2015 providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Service
Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with UPMC Mercy for professional services in
connection with the administration and evaluation of medical examinations and related
tests and procedures for current and prospective employees and promotion by
increasing the total cost from $960,000.00 to $1,140,000.00 an increase of
$180,000.00.
Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources
2016-0645 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services
Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with Corporate Cost Control for third party
administration of the City of Pittsburgh's liabilities under the Pennsylvania
Unemployment Compensation Act at a cost not to exceed $20,800.00.
Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
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2016-0646 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter on behalf
of the City of Pittsburgh into a one-year Professional Services Agreement or
Agreements with Family Life Empowerment Community Development Corporation
for the purpose of implementation of the Pittsburgh Group Violence Intervention
Street Outreach Program, total cost not to exceed $150,000.00.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS:
2016-0647 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Four Thousand
One Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and 75/100 cents ($4,197.75) in favor of
Richard T. Ford, Official Court Reporter, 6260 U.S. Courthouse, 700 Grant Street,
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 regarding Montgomery-Ford vs. City of Pittsburgh filed in the
United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania at CA 14-839.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2016-0648 Resolution amending Resolution 20 of 2016 providing for a Professional Services
Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with brij for professional consulting services for
planning procurement systems and process optimization, and providing for the
payment thereof by increasing the total cost from $30,000.00 to $140,900.00 in
order to initiate improvements from the recommendations of the initial brij JD
Edwards assessment.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2016-0649 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance
and/or the Director of the Department Public Safety to extend a Lease Agreement or
Agreements with Standard Holding Company for warehouse space at 1125-1127
Western Avenue for the amount of $80,000 per year for a period no longer than five
years.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2016-0650 Resolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties,
acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, “Second Class City
Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through
E. A: 1 Burrows, B: 3 Burrows, C: 134 Burrows, D: 15 Burrows, E: 17 Burrows
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
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2016-0651 Resolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property,
under Act No. 171 of 1984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and
Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984; having been placed for sale to
adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh Side Yard
Program.
ITEMS A through U: A: 635 Herron, B: 5117 Kent, C: 5175 Kincaid, D: 6636
Rowan, E: 668 Frayne, F: 2330 Spring, G: 803 & 805 Taft, H: 1549 Rutherford, I:
218 W. Sycamore, J: 509 Lovelace, K: 3348 Canopolis, L: Itin, M: 836 Lovitt, N:
2018 & 2022 Letsche, O: 231 Carrington & 232 Alpine, P: 3907 & 3911 Menlo, Q:
3909 Menlo, R: 3118 Perrysville, S: 49 Riverview, T: 3413 Reuben, U: 2255 Parklyn
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2016-0652 Resolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties,
acquired at tax sales in accordance with Act No. l7l of l984, “Second Class City
Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through
I: A: 2223 & 2259 Webster, B: 1533 Lincoln, C: 430 Kingsboro, D: 516 Cora, E:
110 Tecumseh, F: 716 McLain, G: 6 Boggs, H: 1008, 1010-12, 1014, 1016
Decatur, I: 2820 Wadlow
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2016-0653 Resolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates, authorizing the
sale of properties in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, in accordance with Act
No. 171 of 1984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective
December 11, 1984.
Items A through F: A: 7112 Wiltsie, B: 212 Beltzhoover, C: 134 Beltzhoover, D: 401
Beltzhoover, E:1412, 1414, & 1416 Loraine
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2016-0654 Resolution amending Resolution 602/2015 entitled, “Repealing items in Resolutions
approved on various dates, authorizing the sale of properties in various wards of the
City of Pittsburgh, in accordance with Act No. 171 of 1984, “Second Class City
Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. Items A through
B: A: 6816 Fifth, B: 1409 Stedman” so as to cancel the forfeiture of Item A: 6816
Fifth Avenue because the sale was processed and a deed was issued.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
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2016-0655 Resolution providing for a professional services agreement or agreements with
CollectorSolutions to provide city-wide credit, debit, and e-check payment services
for the collection of various program and permitting fees for the City of Pittsburgh at
an implementation cost not to exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000).
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
2016-0656 Resolution granting unto Shady Grove Shadyside LLC, 5500 Walnut Street,
Pittsburgh, PA 15232 their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to
construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a balcony on the
right-of-way of Bellefonte Street (Allegheny County Lot & Block 52-D-239) in the 7th
Ward, 8th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
2016-0657 Resolution amending Resolution No. 246, effective April 23, 2015, entitled
“Authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to grant to Duquesne Light Company a permanent
easement for the installation, use, operation, maintenance, repair, renewal and the
removal of an underground electrical transmission line under and through the City’s
property described as Parcel ID No. 11-K-340, located between Swineburne Street
and Brady Street along Second Avenue in the 2nd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh,
and constituting a portion of the Eliza Furnace Trail,” by changing the funding source
from BOND to PAYGO.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
2016-0658 Resolution granting unto Imbibe Management Group, d/b/a Butcher and the Rye and
TAKO, 212-214 Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 their successors and assigns, the
privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense,
planters and a decorative fence at 212 and 214 Sixth Street in the 2nd Ward, 6th
Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
2016-0659 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Steinberger Floors, Inc.,
in the amount of $42,448.94, for the replacement of carpeting in the Department of
PLI, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floor, and providing for the payment of the costs thereof.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
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2016-0664 Ordinance amending the City Code at Title One: Administrative, Article III:
Organization, Chapter 111: Departments Generally, so as to update the code to
reflect current practices and processes.
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS:
2016-0660 Resolution appointing Cherylie Blair-Fuller, 7043 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh PA
15208, as a Commissioner of the Disruptive Properties Appeals Board of the City of
Pittsburgh for a term to expire on July 29, 2021.
Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings
2016-0661 Resolution appointing Charlene Haislip, 6934 Meade Street, Pittsburgh PA 15208, as
a Commissioner of the Disruptive Properties Appeals Board of the City of Pittsburgh
for a term to expire on July 29, 2021.
Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings
2016-0662 Resolution appointing Debra James Bailey, 1223 Tweed Street, Pittsburgh PA
15204, as a Commissioner of the Disruptive Property Appeals Board of the City of
Pittsburgh for a term to expire on July 29, 2021.
Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings
2016-0663 Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before
City Council relative to Bill No. 2016-0614 as it relates to legislation conveying
City-owned properties to the URA. The Petition is valid in accordance with the Home
Rule Charter.
Read and referred to the Committee on Hearings
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE AND LAW
2016-0630 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 13, 2016 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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.
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
2016-0570 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 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
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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.
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
2016-0593 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.
A motion was made that this matter be RECOMMITTED to the Committee
on Finance and Law . The motion carried.
2016-0594 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Director of Office of Management and Budget and
the Chief of Police Director of Public Safety, 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.
A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally, As Amended. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
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Abstain: 1 - Rev. Burgess
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.
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 R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
2016-0631 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for July 13, 2016 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. 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.
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
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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.
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
2016-0632 Report of the Committee on Public Works for July 13, 2016 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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.
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
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2016-0600 Resolution vacating Various Middle Hill Streets in the 5th Ward, 6th 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: 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
2016-0633 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for July 13, 2016 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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.
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
2016-0588 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.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
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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
2016-0634 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for July 13, 2016
with an Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2016-0249 Resolution approving a new Institutional Master Plan under the Pittsburgh Code, Title
Nine, Zoning, Article II, Chapter 905, Section 905.03.D and Article VII, Chapter
922, Section 922.12.G for The Pressley Ridge School “Institutional Master Plan”
dated January 15, 2016 on property zoned EMI, Educational/Medical Institution
District, 26th Ward, Council District No. 6.
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
2016-0585 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.
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
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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.
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
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Agenda
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Regular Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, July 19, 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 19, 2016
A. ROLL CALL
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. PROCLAMATIONS
2016-0665
2016-0666
2016-0667
2016-0668
2016-0669
2016-0670
2016-0671
2016-0672
2016-0673
2016-0674
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS:
2016-0635 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the Hillel Academy Addition located at 5706 Bartlett Street
on the north side of Bartlett Street between Murray Avenue and Wightman
Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15217.
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
2016-0636 Resolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Community
Based Organizations for community and economic development planning
assistance in various neighborhoods in the City and providing operating support
for these groups, and provide for the payment at a cost thereof, at a cost not
exceed $650,000.
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2016-0637 Resolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Consultant(s)
and Vendor(s) to assist the City in its Cultural Heritage Plan and provide for the
payment at a cost thereof, not to exceed $22,000.00
2016-0638 Resolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Consultant(s)
and Vendor(s) to assist the City in its Consultants for Plans & Studies and
provide for the payment at a cost thereof, not to exceed $100,000.00
2016-0639 Resolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Consultant(s)
and Vendor(s) to assist the City in its signage development process and provide
for the payment at a cost thereof, not to exceed $180,000.00
2016-0640 Resolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Consultant(s)
and Vendor(s) to assist the City in developing plans and studies and provide for
the payment at a cost thereof, not to exceed $175,000.00
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS:
2016-0641 Resolution providing for the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures
for payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies to conduct a
summer youth employment program to youth residing in the City of Pittsburgh,
summer staff wages, and administrative expenditures necessary to implement
the 2016 Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program; and providing
for the periodic transfer of funds to be used in the 2016 Learn and Earn Summer
Youth Employment Program for payment of cost thereof, cost not to exceed
$168,420.00.
2016-0642 Resolution roviding for the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for
payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies to provide job
development and employment services, wages and fringe benefits for
supervisor, staff, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation,
vocational skills training and on-the-job training, outreach, recruitment costs
and administrative expenditures necessary to implement the 2016 Pittsburgh
Partnership Employment Program; and providing for the periodic transfer of
funds to be used in the 2016 Pittsburgh Partnership Employment Program, and
for payment of cost thereof, cost not to exceed $150,000.00
2016-0643 Resolution providing for the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures
for payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies for job
development and employment services necessary to implement the 2016
Neighborhood Employment Program, and providing for the periodic transfer of
funds to be used in the 2016 Neighborhood Employment Program for payment
of cost thereof, cost not to exceed $150,000.00.
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2016-0644 Resolution amending Resolution No. 24 of 2014, as further amended by
Resolution 781, effective December 1, 2014 and Resolution No. 592, effective
September 25, 2015 providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a
Professional Service Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with UPMC Mercy for
professional services in connection with the administration and evaluation of
medical examinations and related tests and procedures for current and
prospective employees and promotion by increasing the total cost from
$960,000.00 to $1,140,000.00 an increase of $180,000.00.
2016-0645 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional
Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with Corporate Cost Control for third
part administration of the City of Pittsburgh's liabilities under the Pennsylvania
Unemployment Compensation Act at a cost not to exceed $20,800.00.
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
2016-0646 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter on
behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a one-year Professional Services Agreement
or Agreements with Family Life Empowerment Community Development
Corporation for the purpose of implementation of the Pittsburgh Group
Violence Intervention Street Outreach Program.
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS:
2016-0647 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Four
Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and 75/100 cents ($4,197.75) in
favor of Richard T. Ford, Official Court Reporter, 6260 U.S. Courthouse, 700
Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 regarding Montgomery-Ford vs. City of
Pittsburgh filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of
Pennsylvania at CA 14-839.
2016-0648 Resolution amending Resolution 20 of 2016 providing for a Professional
Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with brij for professional consulting
services for planning procurement systems and process optimization, and
providing for the payment thereof by increasing the total cost from $30,000.00
to $140,900.00 in order to initiate improvements from the recommendations of
the initial brij JD Edwards assessment.
2016-0649 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of
Finance and/or the Director of the Department Public Safety to extend a Lease
Agreement or Agreements with Standard Holding Company for warehouse
space at 1125-1127 Western Avenue for the amount of $80,000 per year for a
period no longer than five years.
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2016-0650 Resolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties,
acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, “Second Class
City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS
A through E. A: 1 Burrows, B: 3 Burrows, C: 134 Burrows, D: 15 Burrows, E:
17 Burrows
2016-0651 Resolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain
property, under Act No. 171 of 1984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer
Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984; having been placed for
sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh
Side Yard Program.
ITEMS A through U: A: 635 Herron, B: 5117 Kent, C: 5175 Kincaid, D: 6636
Rowan, E: 668 Frayne, F: 2330 Spring, G: 803 & 805 Taft, H: 1549 Rutherford,
I: 218 W. Sycamore, J: 509 Lovelace, K: 3348 Canopolis, L: Itin, M: 836
Lovitt, N: 2018 & 2022 Letsche, O: 231 Carrington & 232 Alpine, P: 3907 &
3911 Menlo, Q: 3909 Menlo, R: 3118 Perrysville, S: 49 Riverview, T: 3413
Reuben, U: 2255 Parklyn
2016-0652 Resolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties,
acquired at tax sales in accordance with Act No. l7l of l984, “Second Class City
Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A
through I: A: 2223 & 2259 Webster, B: 1533 Lincoln, C: 430 Kingsboro, D:
516 Cora, E: 110 Tecumseh, F: 716 McLain, G: 6 Boggs, H: 1008, 1010-12,
1014, 1016 Decatur, I: 2820 Wadlow
2016-0653 Resolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates,
authorizing the sale of properties in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, in
accordance with Act No. 171 of 1984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and
Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984.
Items A through F: A: 7112 Wiltsie, B: 212 Beltzhoover, C: 134 Beltzhoover,
D: 401 Beltzhoover, E:1412, 1414, & 1416 Loraine
2016-0654 Resolution amending Resolution 602/2015 entitled, “Repealing items in
Resolutions approved on various dates, authorizing the sale of properties in
various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, in accordance with Act No. 171 of
1984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective
December 11, 1984. Items A through B: A: 6816 Fifth, B: 1409 Stedman” so as
to cancel the forfeiture of Item A: 6816 Fifth Avenue because the sale was
processed and a deed was issued.
2016-0655 Resolution providing for a professional services agreement or agreements with
CollectorSolutions to provide city-wide credit, debit, and e-check payment
services for the collection of various program and permitting fees for the City of
Pittsburgh at an implementation cost not to exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars
($30,000).
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COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
2016-0656 Resolution granting unto Shady Grove Shadyside LLC, 5500 Walnut Street,
Pittsburgh, PA 15232 their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to
construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a balcony on the
right-of-way of Bellefonte Street (Allegheny County Lot & Block 52-D-239) in the
7th Ward, 8th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.
2016-0657 Resolution amending Resolution No. 246, effective April 23, 2015, entitled
“Authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to grant to Duquesne Light Company a
permanent easement for the installation, use, operation, maintenance, repair,
renewal and the removal of an underground electrical transmission line under
and through the City’s property described as Parcel ID No. 11-K-340, located
between Swineburne Street and Brady Street along Second Avenue in the 2nd
Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, and constituting a portion of the Eliza Furnace
Trail,” by changing the funding source from BOND to PAYGO.
2016-0658 Resolution granting unto Imbibe Management Group, d/b/a Butcher and the Rye and
TAKO, 212-214 Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 their successors and assigns,
the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and
expense, planters and a decorative fence at 212 and 214 Sixth Street in the 2nd Ward,
6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.
2016-0659 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Steinberger
Floors, Inc., in the amount of $42,448.94, for the replacement of carpeting in the
Department of PLI, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floor, and providing for the payment of the
costs thereof.
2016-0664 Ordinance amending the City Code at Title One: Administrative, Article III:
Organization, Chapter 111: Departments Generally, so as to update the code to
reflect current practices and processes.
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS:
2016-0660 Resolution appointing Cherylie Blair-Fuller, 7043 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh
PA 15208, as a Commissioner of the Disruptive Properties Appeals Board of
the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on July 29, 2021.
2016-0661 Resolution appointing Charlene Haislip, 6934 Meade Street, Pittsburgh PA
15208, as a Commissioner of the Disruptive Properties Appeals Board of the
City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on July 29, 2021.
2016-0662 Resolution appointing Debra James Bailey, 1223 Tweed Street, Pittsburgh PA
15204, as a Commissioner of the Disruptive Property Appeals Board of the City
of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on July 29, 2021.
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2016-0663 Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing
before City Council relative to Bill No. 2016-0614 as it relates to legislation
conveying City-owned properties to the URA. The Petition is valid in
accordance with the Home Rule Charter.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND
LAW
2016-0630 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 13, 2016 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
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.
Legislative History
6/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/13/16 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
7/12/16 City Council AMENDED
THE MOTION TO AMEND FAILED
7/12/16 City Council RECOMMITTED to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/13/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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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.
Legislative History
7/6/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/13/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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.
Legislative History
7/6/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/13/16 Standing Committee AMENDED
7/13/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as
Amended
2016-0594 Resolution amending Bill number 2016-0594 as follows so as to replace “Chief
of Police” with “Director of Public Safety.” Such a change allows for broader
public safety training needs, and is more consistent with how the city does other
contracts.
Legislative History
7/6/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/13/16 Standing Committee AMENDED
7/13/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as
Amended
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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.
Legislative History
7/6/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
7/13/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES
2016-0631 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for July 13, 2016 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
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.
Legislative History
7/6/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
7/13/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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.
Legislative History
7/6/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
7/13/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
WORKS
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2016-0632 Report of the Committee on Public Works for July 13, 2016 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
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.
Legislative History
7/6/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
7/13/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0600 Resolution vacating Various Middle Hill Streets in the 5th Ward, 6th Council
District of the City of Pittsburgh.
Legislative History
7/6/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
7/13/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON HUMAN
RESOURCES
2016-0633 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for July 13, 2016 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
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.
Legislative History
7/6/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Human Resources
7/13/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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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.
Legislative History
7/6/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Human Resources
7/13/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2016-0634 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for July 13,
2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
2016-0249 Resolution approving a new Institutional Master Plan under the Pittsburgh
Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article II, Chapter 905, Section 905.03.D and Article
VII, Chapter 922, Section 922.12.G for The Pressley Ridge School “Institutional
Master Plan” dated January 15, 2016 on property zoned EMI,
Educational/Medical Institution District, 26th Ward, Council District No. 6.
Legislative History
3/29/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
4/6/16 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Hearings
6/20/16 Committee on Hearings Public Hearing Held to the Committee
on Land Use and Economic
Development
7/13/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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.
Legislative History
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7/6/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
7/13/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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.
Legislative History
7/6/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
7/13/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
I. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
K. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M. ADJOURNMENT
P LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
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