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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, October 4, 2016 10:00 AM Council Chambers City Council ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY-NINTH COUNCIL Bruce A. Kraus, President of Council Council Members: Rev. Ricky V. Burgess, Dan Gilman, Deborah L. Gross, Darlene M. Harris, R. Daniel Lavelle, Corey O'Connor, Natalia Rudiak, Theresa Kail-Smith Mary Beth Doheny, City Clerk - Kimberly Clark-Baskin, Deputy City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 4, 2016 A. ROLL CALL Present 8 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith Absent 1 - Mr. Gilman B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. PROCLAMATIONS 2016-0837 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that as Brendan moves out of the public sector and into a job with Triad Strategies, located in Harrisburg, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby extends its heartfelt thanks for the countless hours Brendan has invested into making our city a better place; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, October 4th to be “Brendan Schubert Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. Best of luck in all your future endeavors, Brendan! SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0838 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that as the EACC Pumpkinfest celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh wishes to recognize and thank all who work to make it such a superb event for the North Side each and every year; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, October 8th to be “EACC Pumpkinfest Day” in the City of Pittsburgh! SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0839 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the American Cancer Society for the tremendous work they do in educating the public about preventing breast cancer and supporting those touched by the disease; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, October 4, 2016 to be “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 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. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 10/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 4, 2016 2016-0840 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby honor the legacy and life of actor and philanthropist Bill Nunn and celebrate his commitment to his beloved hometown of Pittsburgh that still lives on today; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare October 20, 2016 to be “Bill Nunn Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2016-0841 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Mrs. Viola Burgess’s 29 years of service to the Pittsburgh Public Schools and the entire City of Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare October 6, 2016 to be “Mrs. Viola Burgess Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. 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 COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS: 2016-0827 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements and a Lease or Leases by and between the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) and First Vehicle Services (“First Vehicle”), pursuant to which First Vehicle will furnish all work and services needed to manage and maintain the City’s Vehicle Fleet, cost shall not exceed $46,307,505 over a 5 year period. Read and referred to the Committee on Performance and Asset Management 2016-0828 Resolution further amending Resolution 652 of 2010, as amended, entitled “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements and a Lease or Leases by and between the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) and First Vehicle Services (“First Vehicle”), pursuant to which First Vehicle will furnish all work and services needed to manage and maintain the City's Vehicle Fleet," by extending the contract for one (1) month and authorizing funding for said extension period, not to exceed $632,772. This extension will allow the contract to fall within the city fiscal/calendar year. Read and referred to the Committee on Performance and Asset Management City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 10/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 4, 2016 2016-0829 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title VI, Conduct, by adding a new Article and Chapter, “Article II : Sustainability, Chapter 626 : Building Benchmarking” Read and referred to the Committee on Performance and Asset Management COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS: 2016-0830 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Riverfront West Office Building, 2545 Railroad Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2016-0831 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Lot One Parking Facility Public Restrooms in the Stadium Authority parking garage presently under construction at the northwest corner of Lot One, near the intersection of Art Rooney Avenue and Reedsdale Street. The main building address will be 792 West General Robinson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS: 2016-0832 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with Contractor(s) and/or vendors for operational expenses, and to provide programs or services provided by the City requested by members of the disability community at a cost not to exceed $40,000. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS: 2016-0833 Resolution further amending Resolution 631 of 2015 authorizing the Mayor, City Solicitor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Campbell, Durrant, Beatty, Palombo and Miller, P.C. to provide legal services and expert advice relating to litigation by increasing the total cost from One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to One Hundred Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventy Five Dollars and Sixty Nine Cents ($108,175.69). Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 10/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 4, 2016 2016-0834 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 T: A: 7322 Lemington, B: 542 Rosedale, C: 7800, & 7802 Kelly, D: 7417 Monticello, E: 7428 Monticello, F: 7321 Race, G: 441 Saline, H: 760 Greenfield, I: 3909 Lydia, J: 15 Moose, K: 4716 Monongahela, L: 413 Mountain & 716 Ormsby, M: 2350 Saranac, N: 227 Sagamore, O: 3242 & 3234 Adena, P: 1440 Hamlin, Q: 1137 Itin, R: 1416 Dehaven, S: 1522 Arch, T: 228 Mayfield Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2016-0835 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 U: A: 3438 Frazier, B: 222 Robinson, C: 701 Webster Terrace, D: 712 Webster Terrace, E: Rear of Sunnyland, F: 8002 & 8004 Frankstown, G: 7513 Tioga, H: 307 Saline, I: 112 Alluvian, J: 114-116 Alluvian, K: 811 Peralta, L: 823 Suismon, M: 825 Lovitt, N: 853 Tripoli, O: 1122 Spring Garden, P: 1234 Spring Garden, Q: 1300 04 Voskamp, R: 1054 Spring Garden, S: 1131 Spring Garden, T: 534 Jefferson, U: 149 Henderson Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2016-0836 Resolution providing for conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. l7l of l984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEM A: 5632 Second Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS: 2016-0826 Resolution appointing Zelda Curtiss, 6612 Kinsman Road, Pittsburgh PA 15217, as a Commissioner of the Water Exoneration Hearing Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 1, 2018. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2016-0794 Resolution appointing Brian Mendelssohn, 188 43rd Street Apt. 2, Pittsburgh PA 15201, as a Commissioner of the Water Exoneration Hearing Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 1, 2018. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 10/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 4, 2016 2016-0826 Resolution appointing Zelda Curtiss, 6612 Kinsman Road, Pittsburgh PA 15217, as a Commissioner of the Water Exoneration Hearing Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on October 1, 2018. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. G. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2016-0823 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for September 28, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2016-0787 Resolution further amending Resolution 549, effective September 21, 2012 entitled "providing for an agreement/s, or use of existing agreements and/or a contract/s, or use of existing contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for City Council Neighborhood Needs Program and providing for the payment of the costs thereof", by transferring $7,800 to CASGED St. Michael’s and All Angels Church, $5,000 to the Kitchen of Grace, and reimbursing the War Memorials project within District 1 Neighborhood Needs. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $453,712.38. SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Mr. Gilman 2016-0788 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” by transferring $7,800 to CASGED St. Michael’s and All Angels Church, $5,000 to the Kitchen of Grace, and reimbursing the War Memorials project within District 1 Neighborhood Needs. SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 10/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 4, 2016 Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Mr. Gilman 2016-0789 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Two: Fiscal; Article III: Depositories; Chapter 221: Contracts, by revising Sections 221.09 (Award of Banking Business) to allow for a biennial request for qualifications from and designation for banking institutions that wish to act as depositories for the City. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Mr. Gilman COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS 2016-0824 Report of the Committee on Public Works for September 28, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2016-0790 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment, supplies and professional services in connection with the Liberty Avenue SINC UP, and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $929,306.00. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 10/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 4, 2016 Absent: 1 - Mr. Gilman 2016-0791 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment, supplies and professional services in connection with the Bike Infrastructure Program, and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $836,632.00. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Mr. Gilman 2016-0792 Resoluiton accepting the dedication of certain streets in the Bakery Square project for public highway and utility purposes, accepting the grading, paving, curbing, sidewalks, light pole foundations, street lighting systems, bio-retention walls, medians, and the street trees within the public right of way, and fixing the width and position of the roadway and sidewalk thereof in the 7th Ward, Council District 8, of the City of Pittsburgh. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Mr. Gilman COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 2016-0825 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for September 28, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 10/5/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 4, 2016 2016-0784 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 329 Collins Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15206. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Mr. Gilman A motion was made that this vote be Reconsidered. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, and Mr. Lavelle No: 1 - Mrs. Kail-Smith Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 2 - Mr. O'Connor, and Ms. Rudiak Absent: 1 - Mr. Gilman I. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS K. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS L. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M. ADJOURNMENT P LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 10/5/2016