City Council
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · November 7, 2016
Minutes
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, November 7, 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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ROLL CALL
Present 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
Absent 1 - Ms. Gross
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
2016-0947 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate the Hair Hut Salon for their 50 years in operation
and thank them for the service they provide to our residents; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Monday, November 7, 2016 to be “Hair Hut Salon 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.
2016-0948 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby commend Michelle Underwood for commitment to the youth
in the City of Pittsburgh and congratulate her on her retirement; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Monday, November 7, 2016 to be “Mickey Underwood 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.
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2016-0949 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh wishes to honor and recognize Dr. Cahall for enriching our
community in so many ways and touching the lives of so many of Pittsburgh’s citizens
and for being a leader in the field of public history and historic preservation;
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Monday, November 7th to be “Dr. Michael Cahall Day” in the
City of Pittsburgh! Congratulations on your retirement Dr. Cahall!
SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2016-0950 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Debby Firestone for her
commitment and dedication to serving children and the Jewish Community and
congratulates her being honored at the Annual Spiritual Adoption / Scholarship
Fundraising Dinner from NA’AMAT USA Pittsburgh Council; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Tuesday, November 15, 2016 to be “DEBBY FIRESTONE DAY” in
the City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSORS: MR. O'CONNOR AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2016-0951 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby commend Jackson Beatty for his bravery and heroic effort;
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Wednesday, November 2, 2016 to be “Jackson Beatty 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.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE HARRIS FOR COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH
L. GROSS PRESENTS:
2016-0934 Resolution to grant the legally allowable single six (6) month extension to the Uptown
Interim Planning Overlay District as per the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning
Code, Article III, Overlay Zoning Districts, Chapter 907, Development Overlay
Districts, Section 907.02.C: Time Limit. The expiry date of the district referenced in
Section 907.02.I, known as IPOD-4, Uptown (effective 28 May, 2015), originally
set by code for 28 November 2016, shall be extended by six months to 28 May,
2017.
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
2016-0935 Resolution approving the adoption of a Complete Streets Policy.
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
2016-0936 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety
to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Manchester
University Professor G. K. Still to provide training and consultation in crowd science
and risk analysis for first responders and special events planning personnel. The total
cost of the Agreement shall not exceed $25,000.00.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS:
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2016-0937 Resolution Authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Richard S. Caliguiri
Amyloidosis Foundation in an amount not to exceed fourteen thousand, six hundred
eighteen dollars ($14,618.00), in connection with the 2016 Great Race in the
Department of Parks and Recreation, without previous authority of law; and providing
for the payment thereof.
Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation
2016-0938 Resolution providing for the acceptance by the City of Pittsburgh from Summerset
Neighborhood Association of certain property in the 14th Ward of the City of
Pittsburgh for public purpose to become part of Nine Mile Run Greenway.
Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation
2016-0946 Resolution calling on the Director of City Planning and the Zoning Administrator to
add and incorporate “Medical Marijuana Growing / Processing Facility” to the City
Code and Zoning Code and to restrict these sites to existing General Industrial and
Urban Industrial Districts
SPONSORS: MR. O'CONNOR
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS:
2016-0939 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Controller to issue a payment for in the
amount of Six Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars ($6,320.00) to Tucker
Independent Medical Experts, 1082 Bower Hill Road, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA
15243 for professional services by Alan H. Tissenbaum, M.D. and Stephen Thomas,
M.D., related to the trials of Lili Josephson and Catherine Lobaugh.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED)
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
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2016-0940 Resolution amending Resolution No. 455 of 2016 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
primarily for the purpose of conducting training and education of police recruits, in
order to fund police recruits’ access to CCAC’s fitness center. Said Amendment shall
be at a cost not to exceed One-Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($150,000.00), raising the overall cost of the Lease Agreement(s) to Two Million
Three-Hundred Thirteen Thousand Three-Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and
Eighty-Eight Cents ($2,313,366.88) and shall be for a term of three years with three
annual options thereafter to renew upon the same terms.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2016-0941 Resolution authorizing the Department of Finance and the Department of City
Planning to modify the City’s MBRO Policy pursuant to Chapter 419.04 of the City
Code
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2016-0942 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 F: A: 7827 Kelly, B: 7110 Race C: 508 Sickles, D: 206 Mansion,
E: 15 Furley, F: 1200 Marvista
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2016-0943 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: 212 Beltzhoover
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
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2016-0944 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
U. A: 5322 Hillcrest, B: 5320 Hillcrest, C: 5301 Hillcrest, D: 401 N. Aiken, E: 5521
Broad, F: 310 N. Fairmount, G: 707 McLain, H: 629 McLain, I: 625 McLain, J: 622
Eureka, K: 49 Southern, L: 1501 Allegheny, M: 1503 Allegheny, N: 1217 W. North,
O: 1912 Manhattan, P: 1012 Liverpool, Q: 1214 N. Franklin, R: 1218 N. Franklin,
S: 900 Chestnut, T: 847 Suismon, U: 859 Peralta
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2016-0945 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
N: A: 18 Ellers, B: 5222 Rosetta, 313 & 315 N. Atlantic, C: 5233, 5231 Kincaid, D:
5227, 5225, 5223, 5221 Kincaid, E: 5004 Dearborn, F: 7248 Westmoreland, G:
841 & 843 Inwood, H: 919 ½, 921, & 919 Gerritt, I: 7405 Monticello, J: 1103
Tropical, K: 203 Tabor, L: 1230 Spring Garden, M: 2820 Wadlow, N: 1936
Noblestown
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE AND LAW
2016-0930 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for November 2, 2016 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2016-0876 RESOLUTION amending the Rules of Council, to reflect current processes, to
reorganize existing rules into a more cogent format, and to make other changes
SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS, MR. O'CONNOR, MS. RUDIAK AND MRS.
KAIL-SMITH
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, Mr. Gilman, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms.
Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris
Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross
2016-0903 Resolution Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County to
request a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant of $492,000 from the Pennsylvania
Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) to be used for the
construction of the Mon Wharf Switchback, a Downtown bike-ped ramp that will
connect the Smithfield Street Bridge down to the Mon Wharf Landing and bring the
Great Allegheny Passage directly into Point State Park.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE HARRIS FOR COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH
L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
2016-0931 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for November 2,
2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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2016-0889 Resolution amending Resolution No. 328, effective June 21, 2016 entitled: Amending
the Capital Budget and 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 2012 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 reprogram funds within City Council from: “District 1 Community
Based Organizations” (-$2,612.99), and “Hill Dance Academy Theatre”
(-$1,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Preservation Pittsburgh/Allegheny Historic
Gallery” (+$2,612.99), and “Northside Leadership Conference” (+$1,000.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS AND MR. LAVELLE
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross
2016-0890 Resolution amending Resolution No. 163, effective April 7, 2016, entitled, “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, so as to reprogram funds within City Council: from
“District 1 Community Based Organizations” (-$2,612.99), and “Hill Dance Academy Theatre”
(-$1,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Preservation Pittsburgh/Allegheny City Historic
Gallery” (+$2,612.99), and “Northside Leadership Conference” (+1,000.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS AND MR. LAVELLE
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross
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2016-0891 Resolution amending Resolution No.326, effective June 21, 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 2011 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 reprogram funds within City Council
from: “Bump Yes” (-$1,500.00) and transfer these funds to “Northside Leadership
Conference” (+$+1,500.00).
SPONSORS: MR. LAVELLE
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross
2016-0892 Resolution amending Resolution No. 220, 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
$1,357,500.00; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “Bump Yes”
(-$1,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Northside Leadership Conference”
(+$1,500.00).
SPONSORS: MR. LAVELLE
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross
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2016-0893 Resolution amending Resolution No. 469, effective August 3, 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” (-$1,508.14); and transfer
these funds to “Preservation Pittsburgh/Allegheny City Historic Gallery”
(+$1,508.14).
SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross
2016-0894 Resolution amending Resolution No. 470, effective August 3, 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 within City Council from: “District 1 Equipment” (-$1,508.14);
and transfer these funds to “Preservation Pittsburgh/Allegheny City Historic Gallery”
(+$1,508.14).
SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross
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2016-0895 Resolution amending Resolution No. 165, effective April 7, 2016, entitled: Amending
the Capital Budget and 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 2013 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 reprogram funds within City Council from: “Northside Leadership
Conference/Senior Program” (-$2,000.00), and District 1 Community Based
Organizations” (-$1,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Preservation
Pittsburgh/Allegheny City Historic Gallery” (+$878.87), and “Northside Leadership
Conference” (+$2,621.13).
SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross
2016-0896 Resolution amending Resolution No. 164, effective April 7, 2016 entitled, “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, so as to change the project name within City Council from: “Northside
Leadership Conference/Senior Program” (-$2,000.00), and “District 1 Community Based
Organizations” (-$1,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Northside Leadership
Conference” (+$2,621.13), and “Preservation Pittsburgh/Allegheny City Historic Gallery”
(+$878.87).
SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
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Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross
2016-0897 Resolution amending Resolution No. 330, effective June 21, 2016, Resolution
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 2014 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
reprogram funds within City Council from: “The Penn State
Center-Pittsburgh”(-$10,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hazelwood Initiative”
(+$10,000.00).
SPONSORS: MR. O'CONNOR
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross
2016-0898 Resolution amending Resolution No. 218, 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 the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed
$940,000.00; : so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “The Penn State
Center-Pittsburgh” (-$10,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hazelwood Initiative”
(+$10,000.00).
SPONSORS: MR. O'CONNOR
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
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No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross
COUNCILMAN REV. RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
2016-0932 Report of the Committee on Performance and Asset Management for November 2,
2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2016-0899 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief & Director of the Department of
Innovation & Performance to enter into an Agreement, Agreements or Amendments
with Amcom for the lease of the Multi-Function Devices and the Managed Print
Services for a sum not to exceed Three Hundred Seventy-five Thousand Dollars
$375,000 per year for 3 years.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
2016-0933 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for November 2, 2016 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2016-0900 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the Stables Development at 836-846 West North Avenue,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15233.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
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Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross
2016-0920 Resolution providing for an Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and Crafton
Borough in connection with the paving of Chartiers Avenue between Bell Road and
Fountain Street and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, by the Borough to
the City, the costs associated with the paving of the Borough’s portion of Chartiers
Avenue. The estimated cost of preparation and completion of work is Fifty Thousand
Forty Eight Dollars ($50,048.00).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
2016-0952 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Pittsburgh Film Office as a civic and/or service
organization within the context of the Pennsylvania Small Games of Chance Act, as
amended.
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - MS. GROSS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ADJOURNMENT
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
Monday, November 7, 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 November 7, 2016
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
2016-0947
2016-0948
2016-0949
2016-0950
2016-0951
2016-0952
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
2016-0934 Resolution to grant the legally allowable single six (6) month extension to the
Uptown Interim Planning Overlay District as per the Pittsburgh Code, Title
Nine, Zoning Code, Article III, Overlay Zoning Districts, Chapter 907,
Development Overlay Districts, Section 907.02.C: Time Limit. The expiry date
of the district referenced in Section 907.02.I, known as IPOD-4, Uptown
(effective 28 May, 2015), originally set by code for 28 November 2016, shall be
extended by six months to 28 May, 2017.
2016-0935 Resolution approving the adoption of a Complete Streets Policy.
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
2016-0936 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public
Safety to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with
Manchester University Professor G. K. Still to provide training and consultation
in crowd science and risk analysis for first responders and special events
planning personnel. The total cost of the Agreement shall not exceed
$25,000.00.
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS:
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2016-0937 Resolution Authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Richard S.
Caliguiri Amyloidosis Foundation in an amount not to exceed fourteen
thousand, six hundred eighteen dollars ($14,618.00), in connection with the
2016 Great Race in the Department of Parks and Recreation, without previous
authority of law; and providing for the payment thereof.
2016-0938 Resolution providing for the acceptance by the City of Pittsburgh from
Summerset Neighborhood Association of certain property in the 14th Ward of
the City of Pittsburgh for public purpose to become part of Nine Mile Run
Greenway.
2016-0946 Resolution calling on the Director of City Planning and the Zoning
Administrator to add and incorporate “Medical Marijuana Growing / Processing
Facility” to the City Code and Zoning Code and to restrict these sites to
existing General Industrial and Urban Industrial Districts
SPONSORS: MR. O'CONNOR
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS:
2016-0939 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Controller to issue a payment for in
the amount of Six Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars ($6,320.00) to
Tucker Independent Medical Experts, 1082 Bower Hill Road, Suite 100,
Pittsburgh, PA 15243 for professional services by Alan H. Tissenbaum, M.D.
and Stephen Thomas, M.D., related to the trials of Lili Josephson and Catherine
Lobaugh.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED)
2016-0940 Resolution amending Resolution No. 455 of 2016 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 primarily for the purpose of conducting training
and education of police recruits, in order to fund police recruits’ access to
CCAC’s fitness center. Said Amendment shall be at a cost not to exceed
One-Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($150,000.00), raising the
overall cost of the Lease Agreement(s) to Two Million Three-Hundred Thirteen
Thousand Three-Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents
($2,313,366.88) and shall be for a term of three years with three annual options
thereafter to renew upon the same terms.
2016-0941 Resolution authorizing the Department of Finance and the Department of City
Planning to modify the City’s MBRO Policy pursuant to Chapter 419.04 of the
City Code
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2016-0942 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 F: A: 7827 Kelly, B: 7110 Race C: 508 Sickles, D: 206
Mansion,
E: 15 Furley, F: 1200 Marvista
2016-0943 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: 212 Beltzhoover
2016-0944 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 U. A: 5322 Hillcrest, B: 5320 Hillcrest, C: 5301 Hillcrest, D: 401 N.
Aiken, E: 5521 Broad, F: 310 N. Fairmount, G: 707 McLain, H: 629 McLain, I:
625 McLain, J: 622 Eureka, K: 49 Southern, L: 1501 Allegheny, M: 1503
Allegheny, N: 1217 W. North, O: 1912 Manhattan, P: 1012 Liverpool, Q: 1214
N. Franklin, R: 1218 N. Franklin, S: 900 Chestnut, T: 847 Suismon, U: 859
Peralta
2016-0945 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 N: A: 18 Ellers, B: 5222 Rosetta, 313 & 315 N. Atlantic, C: 5233, 5231
Kincaid, D: 5227, 5225, 5223, 5221 Kincaid, E: 5004 Dearborn, F: 7248
Westmoreland, G: 841 & 843 Inwood, H: 919 ½, 921, & 919 Gerritt, I: 7405
Monticello, J: 1103 Tropical, K: 203 Tabor, L: 1230 Spring Garden, M: 2820
Wadlow, N: 1936 Noblestown
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND
LAW
2016-0930 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for November 2, 2016 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
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2016-0876 RESOLUTION amending the Rules of Council, to reflect current processes,
to reorganize existing rules into a more cogent format, and to make other
changes
SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS, MR. O'CONNOR, MS. RUDIAK AND MRS.
KAIL-SMITH
Legislative History
10/18/16 City Council Withdrawn
10/25/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
11/2/16 Standing Committee AMENDED
11/2/16 Standing Committee Call the Question
11/2/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0903 Resolution Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh in Allegheny
County to request a Multimodal Transportation Fund grant of $492,000 from
the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
(DCED) to be used for the construction of the Mon Wharf Switchback, a
Downtown bike-ped ramp that will connect the Smithfield Street Bridge down
to the Mon Wharf Landing and bring the Great Allegheny Passage directly into
Point State Park.
Legislative History
10/25/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
11/2/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2016-0931 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for November
2, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
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2016-0889 Resolution amending Resolution No. 328, effective June 21, 2016 entitled:
Amending the Capital Budget and 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 2012
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
reprogram funds within City Council from: “District 1 Community Based
Organizations” (-$2,612.99), and “Hill Dance Academy Theatre” (-$1,000.00),
and transfer these funds to “Preservation Pittsburgh/Allegheny Historic
Gallery” (+$2,612.99), and “Northside Leadership Conference” (+$1,000.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS AND MR. LAVELLE
Legislative History
10/25/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/2/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0890 Resolution amending Resolution No. 163, effective April 7, 2016, entitled, “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, so as to reprogram funds within City Council: from “District 1 Community
Based Organizations” (-$2,612.99), and “Hill Dance Academy Theatre” (-$1,000.00); and
transfer these funds to “Preservation Pittsburgh/Allegheny City Historic Gallery”
(+$2,612.99), and “Northside Leadership Conference” (+1,000.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS AND MR. LAVELLE
Legislative History
10/25/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/2/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2016-0891 Resolution amending Resolution No.326, effective June 21, 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 2011 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 reprogram funds within City
Council from: “Bump Yes” (-$1,500.00) and transfer these funds to “Northside
Leadership Conference” (+$+1,500.00).
SPONSORS: MR. LAVELLE
Legislative History
10/25/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/2/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0892 Resolution amending Resolution No. 220, 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 $1,357,500.00; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from:
“Bump Yes” (-$1,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Northside Leadership
Conference” (+$1,500.00).
SPONSORS: MR. LAVELLE
Legislative History
10/25/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/2/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2016-0893 Resolution amending Resolution No. 469, effective August 3, 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” (-$1,508.14); and transfer these funds to
“Preservation Pittsburgh/Allegheny City Historic Gallery” (+$1,508.14).
SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS
Legislative History
10/25/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/2/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0894 Resolution amending Resolution No. 470, effective August 3, 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 within City Council from:
“District 1 Equipment” (-$1,508.14); and transfer these funds to “Preservation
Pittsburgh/Allegheny City Historic Gallery” (+$1,508.14).
SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS
Legislative History
10/25/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/2/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2016-0895 Resolution amending Resolution No. 165, effective April 7, 2016, entitled:
Amending the Capital Budget and 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 2013
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 reprogram
funds within City Council from: “Northside Leadership Conference/Senior
Program” (-$2,000.00), and District 1 Community Based Organizations”
(-$1,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Preservation Pittsburgh/Allegheny
City Historic Gallery” (+$878.87), and “Northside Leadership Conference”
(+$2,621.13).
SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS
Legislative History
10/25/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/2/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0896 Resolution amending Resolution No. 164, effective April 7, 2016 entitled,
“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, so as to change the project name within City Council from:
“Northside Leadership Conference/Senior Program” (-$2,000.00), and “District 1
Community Based Organizations” (-$1,500.00); and transfer these funds to
“Northside Leadership Conference” (+$2,621.13), and “Preservation
Pittsburgh/Allegheny City Historic Gallery” (+$878.87).
SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS
Legislative History
10/25/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/2/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2016-0897 Resolution amending Resolution No. 330, effective June 21, 2016, Resolution
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 2014 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 reprogram funds within City
Council from: “The Penn State Center-Pittsburgh”(-$10,000.00); and transfer
these funds to “Hazelwood Initiative” (+$10,000.00).
SPONSORS: MR. O'CONNOR
Legislative History
10/25/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/2/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0898 Resolution amending Resolution No. 218, 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 the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a
cost not to exceed $940,000.00; : so as to reprogram funds within City Council
from: “The Penn State Center-Pittsburgh” (-$10,000.00); and transfer these
funds to “Hazelwood Initiative” (+$10,000.00).
SPONSORS: MR. O'CONNOR
Legislative History
10/25/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/2/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN REV. RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
2016-0932 Report of the Committee on Performance and Asset Management for November 2,
2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
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2016-0899 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief & Director of the Department
of Innovation & Performance to enter into an Agreement, Agreements or
Amendments with Amcom for the lease of the Multi-Function Devices and the
Managed Print Services for a sum not to exceed Three Hundred Seventy-five
Thousand Dollars $375,000 per year for 3 years.
Legislative History
10/25/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Performance and Asset Management
11/2/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AFFAIRS
2016-0933 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for November 2, 2016 with
an Affirmative Recommendation.
2016-0900 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the Stables Development at 836-846 West North Avenue,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15233.
Legislative History
10/25/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/2/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0920 Resolution providing for an Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and
Crafton Borough in connection with the paving of Chartiers Avenue between
Bell Road and Fountain Street and providing for the payment of the costs
thereof, by the Borough to the City, the costs associated with the paving of the
Borough’s portion of Chartiers Avenue. The estimated cost of preparation and
completion of work is Fifty Thousand Forty Eight Dollars ($50,048.00).
Legislative History
11/1/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/2/16 Standing Committee Waived under Rule 8
11/2/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
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EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ADJOURNMENT
LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
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