City Council
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · December 6, 2016
Minutes
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
10:00 AM
Council Chambers
City Council
ONE-HUNDRED
THIRTY-NINTH COUNCIL
Bruce A. Kraus, President of Council
Council Members: Rev. Ricky V. Burgess, Dan Gilman, Deborah L. Gross, Darlene M. Harris,
R. Daniel Lavelle, Corey O'Connor, Natalia Rudiak, Theresa Kail-Smith
Mary Beth Doheny, City Clerk - Kimberly Clark-Baskin, Deputy City Clerk
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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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
2016-1051 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby commend and congratulate the Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Pittsburgh on its success and continued growth to keep families close;
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Tuesday, December 6, 2016 to be “Ronald McDonald House
Charities Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2016-1052 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby thank William and Molly for their dedication to foster families
and children and the services they provide to foster families in the Mon Valley and
Pittsburgh area; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Tuesday, December 6th, to be “Molly DiBattisto and William
McCafferty Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSORS: MS. RUDIAK AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
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2016-1053 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby commend Jerry Kraynick for his contributions to the
community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Tuesday, December 6th, 2016 to be “Jerry Kraynick Day” in the
City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSORS: MS. GROSS AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2016-1054 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Amnesty International Pittsburgh
Local Group 39 for its remarkable work to promote human rights and supports the
Human Rights Festival, Write-A-Thon and Candle Lighting; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare December 7, 2016 to be “Amnesty International Pittsburgh
Human Rights Festival and Write-A-Thon 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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS:
2016-1049 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief and Director of Innovation &
Performance to enter into a grant agreement with the City Energy Project, a program
of the Natural Resources Defense Council and Institute for Market Transformation to
receive $200,000 in funding to support (1) one consultant energy advisor for
two-years; (2) Participation in the City Energy Project and (3) the development of a
city-wide energy efficiency policy and programs.
Read and referred to the Committee on Performance and Asset Management
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS:
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2016-1050 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for Plummer 47 Residences at 302, 306, 310, 312, and 316 47th
Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15201.
Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE AND LAW
2016-1045 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for November 30, 2016 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2016-0905 An ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code Title One: Administration, Article
IX: Boards, Commissions and Authorities, to add Chapter 177C: Gender Equity
Commission to conduct analyses of City departments, employment, and services, and
to uphold the principles of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against
Women (CEDAW).
(Post Agenda & Public Hearing held 11-15-16)
SPONSORS: MS. RUDIAK, MS. GROSS, MRS. HARRIS, MRS.
KAIL-SMITH, MR. KRAUS AND MR. O'CONNOR
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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2016-0959 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Two Thousand
One Hundred Eighty-Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($2,187.50) in favor of Gerald
Kobell Attorney at Law, 2758 Mt. Royal Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2546 for
arbitration services.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)
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
2016-0960 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000.00) in favor of Kenneth Krynski and Linda M. Krynski, Husband
and Wife, in c/o their attorneys The Montgomery Law Firm, LLC, 100 Ross Street,
Suite 510, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 and providing and granting an easement to them
and James V. Hart, Jr., and Lee Ambrose Hart, Husband and Wife, together for a
private sewer line through and under City of Pittsburgh owned land fully releasing the
City from all claims and liability for alleged damage to property as described in a
lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 15-019592.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)
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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2016-0961 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000.00) in favor of James V. Hart, Jr., and Lee Ambrose Hart, Husband
and Wife, in c/o their attorneys The Montgomery Law Firm, LLC, 100 Ross Street,
Suite 510, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 and providing and granting an easement to them
and Kenneth Krynski and Linda M. Krynski, Husband and Wife, together for a
private sewer line through and under City of Pittsburgh owned land fully releasing the
City from all claims and liability for alleged damage to property as described in a
lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 15-019592.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)
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
2016-0962 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Rothman Gordon P.C.,
310 Grant St. - Third Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in an amount not to exceed Three
Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($3,481.63) for
professional legal representation to the City in the real estate tax assessment case of
Omni Pittsburgh Corporation v. The Board of Property Assessment Appeals and
Review (case docket no. BV-13-006771).
(EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)
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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2016-1019 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget (“OMB”) to enter into an agreement with Deloitte Consulting to perform an
operational review of information technology organization, infrastructure and
operations, whereby the Commonwealth issued a Consulting Services Invitation to
Qualify (ITQ) for the Master IT Services (ITS) through an Invitation for Bids (IFB)
and Deloitte Consulting submitted a bid in response to the ITQ. Cost not to exceed
$200,000.00.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2016-1046 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for November 30,
2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2016-0982 Resolution amending Resolution No. 332, effective June 21, 2016, entitled 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 2015 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 the City Council from: “Neighborhood Learning Alliance
(Formerly Wireless Neighborhoods)” (-$5,000.00), and transfer these funds to
“Pittsburgh Musical Theatre” (+$2,500.00) and “Marian Manor” (+$2,500.00).
SPONSORS: 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: 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
2016-0983 Resolution amending Resolution No. 170, effective April 7, 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 $895,000.00; so as to reprogram funds within City
Council from “Neighborhood Learning Alliance (Formerly Wireless Neighborhoods)
(-$5,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Musical Theatre” (+$2,500.00)
and “Marian Manor” (+$2,500.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
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
2016-0984 Resolution amending Resolution 346, 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 2016 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: “Neighborhood Learning Alliance” (-$10,000.00); and transfer these funds to
“Western PA Police Athletic League” (+$10,000.00).
SPONSORS: 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: 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
2016-0985 Resolution amending Resolution No. 347, effective June 21, 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 $850,000.00; so as to reprogram funds within City
Council from “Neighborhood Learning Alliance” (-$10,000.00); and transfer these
funds to “Western PA Police Athletic League” (+$10,000.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
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 COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON URBAN
RECREATION
2016-1047 Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for December 30, 2016 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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2016-1016 Resolution amending Resolution No. 64, effective February 25, 2016, providing for
an Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for the
purpose of providing meals in connection with the 2016-2017 Food Service Program
in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The total cost thereof shall not exceed
Seven Hundred, Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($750,000.00). The purpose
of this amendment is to extend the term of the program until June 30, 2017 and to
change the applicable rates with regard to 2017 food services.
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
2016-1017 Resolution amending City of Pittsburgh Council Resolution No. 633 of 2002 and
providing for the establishment of a Mellon Park Tennis Trust Fund for the purpose of
holding in trust all monies collected from the Mellon Park Seasonal Support Structure.
The purpose of this amendment is to expand the permitted uses of funds from said
Trust fund and to eliminate obsolete provisions regarding previous payments of lease
amortization costs.
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 DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
2016-1048 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for November 30, 2016 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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2016-0764 Resolution amending the Hazelwood-Almono Tax Increment Financing Plan (Council
District 5).
(Public Hearing Held, November 1, 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
2016-0765 Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Hazelwood-Almono Tax Increment
Financing District Cooperation Agreement (Council District 5).
(Public Hearing Held, November 1, 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
2016-0987 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for the Bakery Square/Larimer
Multi-Modal Hub project. (Council District 9)
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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2016-0988 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for the
Bakery Square/Larimer Multi-Modal Hub project. (Council District 9)
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
2016-0989 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Blind & Vision Rehabilitation
Services project. (Council District 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
2016-0990 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Blind
& Vision Rehabilitation Services project. (Council District 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
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2016-0991 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,700,000 for the Frick Environmental Center
project. (Council District 5)
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
2016-0992 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,700,000 for the Frick
Environmental Center project. (Council District 5)
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
2016-0993 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Midwife Center Expand
Project-Pittsburgh. (Council District 7)
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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2016-0994 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Midwife Center Expand Project-Pittsburgh. (Council District 7)
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
2016-0995 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Pedestrian Bridge-Western
Pennsylvania School for Blind Children project. (Council District 8)
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
2016-0996 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Pedestrian Bridge-Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children project. (Council
District 8)
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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2016-0997 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Phipps Landmark Glasshouse
Rehabilitation project. (Council District 5)
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
2016-0998 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Phipps
Landmark Glasshouse Rehabilitation project. (Council District 5)
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
2016-0999 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Pittsburgh Zoo Expansion project.
(Council District 7)
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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2016-1000 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Pittsburgh Zoo Expansion project. (Council District 7)
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
2016-1001 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $4,000,000 for the Produce Terminal & Smallman
Public Space Improvement-Strip District project. (Council District 7)
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
2016-1002 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $4,000,000 for the
Produce Terminal & Smallman Public Space Improvement-Strip District project.
(Council District 7)
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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2016-1003 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Station Square East
Redevelopment project. (Council District 3)
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
2016-1004 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Station
Square East Redevelopment project. (Council District 3)
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
2016-1005 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for The Edge at South Side project.
(Council District 3)
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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2016-1006 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for The Edge
at South Side project. (Council District 3)
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
2016-1007 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Women’s Center and Shelter of
Pittsburgh Renovation project. (Council District 8)
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
2016-1008 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Women’s Center and Shelter of Pittsburgh Renovation project. (Council District 8)
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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2016-1009 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Expansion IV project. (Council District 7)
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
2016-1010 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Expansion IV project. (Council District 7)
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
2016-1011 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the University Commons - Phase 2
Carlow University project. (Council District 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
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2016-1012 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
University Commons - Phase 2 Carlow University project. (Council District 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
2016-1013 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Goodwill Southside Workplace
Development Center project. (Council District 3)
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
2016-1014 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Goodwill Southside Workplace Development Center project. (Council District 3)
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
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
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Agenda
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
10:00 AM
Council Chambers
City Council
ONE-HUNDRED
THIRTY-NINTH COUNCIL
Bruce A. Kraus, President of Council
Council Members: Rev. Ricky V. Burgess, Dan Gilman, Deborah L. Gross, Darlene M. Harris, R.
Daniel Lavelle, Corey O'Connor, Natalia Rudiak, Theresa Kail-Smith
Mary Beth Doheny, City Clerk - Kimberly Clark-Baskin, Deputy City Clerk
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda December 6, 2016
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
2016-1051
2016-1052
2016-1053
2016-1054
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS:
2016-1049 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief and Director of Innovation &
Performance to enter into a grant agreement with the City Energy Project, a
program of the Natural Resources Defense Council and Institute for Market
Transformation to receive $200,000 in funding to support (1) one consultant
energy advisor for two-years; (2) Participation in the City Energy Project and (3)
the development of a city-wide energy efficiency policy and programs.
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS:
2016-1050 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for Plummer 47 Residences at 302, 306, 310, 312, and 316 47th
Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15201.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND
LAW
2016-1045 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for November 30, 2016 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
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2016-0905 An ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code Title One: Administration,
Article IX: Boards, Commissions and Authorities, to add Chapter 177C: Gender
Equity Commission to conduct analyses of City departments, employment, and
services, and to uphold the principles of the Convention on the Elimination of
Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
(Post Agenda & Public Hearing held 11-15-16)
SPONSORS: MS. RUDIAK, MS. GROSS, MRS. HARRIS, MRS.
KAIL-SMITH, MR. KRAUS AND MR. O'CONNOR
Legislative History
10/25/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
11/2/16 Standing Committee Held for Post Agenda to the Committee
on Hearings
11/2/16 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing
11/15/16 Committee on Hearings Public Hearing Held to the Committee
on Finance and Law
11/15/16 Committee on Hearings Post Agenda Held to the Committee on
Hearings
11/21/16 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Finance and Law
11/30/16 Standing Committee AMENDED
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0959 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Two
Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($2,187.50) in
favor of Gerald Kobell Attorney at Law, 2758 Mt. Royal Road, Pittsburgh, PA
15217-2546 for arbitration services.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)
Legislative History
11/14/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
11/21/16 Standing Committee Held for Executive Session
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2016-0960 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in favor of Kenneth Krynski and Linda M.
Krynski, Husband and Wife, in c/o their attorneys The Montgomery Law Firm,
LLC, 100 Ross Street, Suite 510, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 and providing and
granting an easement to them and James V. Hart, Jr., and Lee Ambrose Hart,
Husband and Wife, together for a private sewer line through and under City of
Pittsburgh owned land fully releasing the City from all claims and liability for
alleged damage to property as described in a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny
County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 15-019592.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)
Legislative History
11/14/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
11/21/16 Standing Committee Held for Executive Session
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0961 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in favor of James V. Hart, Jr., and Lee Ambrose
Hart, Husband and Wife, in c/o their attorneys The Montgomery Law Firm,
LLC, 100 Ross Street, Suite 510, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 and providing and
granting an easement to them and Kenneth Krynski and Linda M. Krynski,
Husband and Wife, together for a private sewer line through and under City of
Pittsburgh owned land fully releasing the City from all claims and liability for
alleged damage to property as described in a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny
County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 15-019592.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)
Legislative History
11/14/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
11/21/16 Standing Committee Held for Executive Session
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2016-0962 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Rothman Gordon
P.C., 310 Grant St. - Third Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in an amount not to
exceed Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Sixty-Three
Cents ($3,481.63) for professional legal representation to the City in the real
estate tax assessment case of Omni Pittsburgh Corporation v. The Board of
Property Assessment Appeals and Review (case docket no. BV-13-006771).
(EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)
Legislative History
11/14/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
11/21/16 Standing Committee Held for Executive Session
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-1019 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management
and Budget (“OMB”) to enter into an agreement with Deloitte Consulting to
perform an operational review of information technology organization,
infrastructure and operations, whereby the Commonwealth issued a Consulting
Services Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) for the Master IT Services (ITS) through an
Invitation for Bids (IFB) and Deloitte Consulting submitted a bid in response to
the ITQ. Cost not to exceed $200,000.00.
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2016-1046 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for November
30, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
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2016-0982 Resolution amending Resolution No. 332, effective June 21, 2016, entitled
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 2015 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 the City
Council from: “Neighborhood Learning Alliance (Formerly Wireless
Neighborhoods)” (-$5,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Musical
Theatre” (+$2,500.00) and “Marian Manor” (+$2,500.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0983 Resolution amending Resolution No. 170, effective April 7, 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 $895,000.00; so as to reprogram funds within City Council
from “Neighborhood Learning Alliance (Formerly Wireless Neighborhoods)
(-$5,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Musical Theatre”
(+$2,500.00) and “Marian Manor” (+$2,500.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2016-0984 Resolution amending Resolution 346, 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 2016 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: “Neighborhood Learning Alliance” (-$10,000.00); and transfer
these funds to “Western PA Police Athletic League” (+$10,000.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0985 Resolution amending Resolution No. 347, effective June 21, 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 $850,000.00; so as to reprogram funds within City Council
from “Neighborhood Learning Alliance” (-$10,000.00); and transfer these funds
to “Western PA Police Athletic League” (+$10,000.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON URBAN RECREATION
2016-1047 Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for December 30, 2016 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
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2016-1016 Resolution amending Resolution No. 64, effective February 25, 2016, providing
for an Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education
for the purpose of providing meals in connection with the 2016-2017 Food
Service Program in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The total cost
thereof shall not exceed Seven Hundred, Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($750,000.00). The purpose of this amendment is to extend the term of the
program until June 30, 2017 and to change the applicable rates with regard to
2017 food services.
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Urban Recreation
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-1017 Resolution amending City of Pittsburgh Council Resolution No. 633 of 2002
and providing for the establishment of a Mellon Park Tennis Trust Fund for the
purpose of holding in trust all monies collected from the Mellon Park Seasonal
Support Structure. The purpose of this amendment is to expand the permitted
uses of funds from said Trust fund and to eliminate obsolete provisions
regarding previous payments of lease amortization costs.
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Urban Recreation
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AFFAIRS
2016-1048 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for November 30, 2016
with an Affirmative Recommendation.
2016-0764 Resolution amending the Hazelwood-Almono Tax Increment Financing Plan
(Council District 5).
(Public Hearing Held, November 1, 2016)
Legislative History
9/13/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
9/21/16 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Hearings
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11/1/16 Committee on Hearings Public Hearing Held to the Committee
on Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0765 Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Hazelwood-Almono Tax
Increment Financing District Cooperation Agreement (Council District 5).
(Public Hearing Held, November 1, 2016)
Legislative History
9/13/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
9/21/16 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Hearings
11/1/16 Committee on Hearings Public Hearing Held to the Committee
on Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0987 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for the
Bakery Square/Larimer Multi-Modal Hub project. (Council District 9)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0988 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$2,500,000 for the Bakery Square/Larimer Multi-Modal Hub project. (Council
District 9)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2016-0989 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services project. (Council District 6)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0990 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services project. (Council
District 6)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0991 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,700,000 for the
Frick Environmental Center project. (Council District 5)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0992 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,700,000 for the Frick Environmental Center project. (Council District 5)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
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11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0993 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Midwife Center Expand Project-Pittsburgh. (Council District 7)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0994 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the Midwife Center Expand Project-Pittsburgh. (Council
District 7)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0995 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Pedestrian Bridge-Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children project.
(Council District 8)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2016-0996 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the Pedestrian Bridge-Western Pennsylvania School for Blind
Children project. (Council District 8)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0997 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Phipps Landmark Glasshouse Rehabilitation project. (Council District 5)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0998 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the Phipps Landmark Glasshouse Rehabilitation project.
(Council District 5)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-0999 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Pittsburgh Zoo Expansion project. (Council District 7)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
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11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-1000 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the Pittsburgh Zoo Expansion project. (Council District 7)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-1001 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $4,000,000 for the
Produce Terminal & Smallman Public Space Improvement-Strip District
project. (Council District 7)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-1002 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$4,000,000 for the Produce Terminal & Smallman Public Space
Improvement-Strip District project. (Council District 7)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-1003 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Station Square East Redevelopment project. (Council District 3)
Legislative History
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11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-1004 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the Station Square East Redevelopment project. (Council
District 3)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-1005 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for The
Edge at South Side project. (Council District 3)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-1006 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$2,500,000 for The Edge at South Side project. (Council District 3)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2016-1007 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Women’s Center and Shelter of Pittsburgh Renovation project. (Council
District 8)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-1008 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the Women’s Center and Shelter of Pittsburgh Renovation
project. (Council District 8)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-1009 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Expansion IV project. (Council District 7)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-1010 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Expansion IV project. (Council
District 7)
Legislative History
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11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-1011 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
University Commons - Phase 2 Carlow University project. (Council District 6)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-1012 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the University Commons - Phase 2 Carlow University project.
(Council District 6)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2016-1013 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Goodwill Southside Workplace Development Center project. (Council District
3)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda December 6, 2016
2016-1014 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the Goodwill Southside Workplace Development Center project.
(Council District 3)
Legislative History
11/21/16 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
11/30/16 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ADJOURNMENT
LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
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