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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 21, 2017 10:00 AM Council Chambers City Council ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY-NINTH COUNCIL Bruce A. Kraus, President of Council Council Members: Rev. Ricky V. Burgess, Dan Gilman, Deborah L. Gross, Darlene M. Harris, R. Daniel Lavelle, Corey O'Connor, Natalia Rudiak, Theresa Kail-Smith Mary Beth Doheny, City Clerk - Kimberly Clark-Baskin, Deputy City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2017 ROLL CALL Present 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Ms. Rudiak Absent 2 - Ms. Gross, and Mrs. Kail-Smith PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATIONS 2017-1336 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Councilman Tom Baker and Get Involved!, Inc. for organizing this annual Service Summit focused on civic engagement that impacts the lives of thousands of individuals; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, March 28, 2017 to be “Get Involved!, Inc. Service Summit Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMS. RUDIAK AND SPONSOR/SALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2017-1337 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Council of the City of Pittsburgh thanks the Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise for its efforts to assist economically disadvantaged communities; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares March 31, 2017 to be “PACE Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. LAVELLE AND SPONSOR/SALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 3/21/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2017 2017-1338 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh strongly opposes these draconian cuts that will adversely affect countless hardworking, everyday Pittsburghers; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh encourages the United States Congress to reject President Trump’s proposed budget in its current form. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. O'CONNOR AND SPONSOR/SALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS PRESENTATION OF PAPERS COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS: 2017-1323 Resolution authorizing the execution of a cooperation agreement or agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for reimbursement from the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh of certain costs to be incurred by the City of Pittsburgh related to Smallman Street in the Strip District of the City of Pittsburgh. (Council District 7) Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. 2017-1324 Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the administration of certain projects and programs and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $545,400.00. (Council District 9) Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2017-1325 Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the administration of certain projects and programs, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $1,950,000.00. (Council Districts: All). Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 3/21/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2017 2017-1326 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the 407 E. Warrington Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2017-1327 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the 350 Oliver Avenue Phase II - Tower, 350 Oliver Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2017-1328 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Morningside Crossing Project at 1802 and 1808 Jancey Street, Pittsburgh, PA. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS: 2017-1329 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Public Safety to enter, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Threat Suppression Inc. for providing training and consulting services with regard to suppression of serious threats to public safety (e.g. an active shooter scenario). Said Agreement(s) shall be for a term of three years at an overall cost not to exceed Twenty-One Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($21,000). Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS: 2017-1330 Resolution calling on the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Public Works to identify City facilities - including, but not limited to, recreation centers and / or facilities, park shelters, and swimming pools and / or spray parks - with publicly-accessible bathroom facilities where feminine products can be made freely available to visitors, and to undertake the product procurement and equipment installation necessary for public use. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. O'CONNOR AND SPONSOR/SMS. RUDIAK Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 3/21/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2017 COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS: 2017-1331 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to accept grants from Peoples Gas in the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) for the City’s “Love Your [Resilient] Block” Program and further authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into mini-grant reimbursement agreements with qualified nonprofit organizations to complete block revitalization projects for the City's Love Your [Resilient] Block Program. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2017-1332 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($5,000.00), in favor of William J. Lazzara and Goodrich & Giest, P.C., 3634 California Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, in Full and Final Settlement of an action filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania filed at 2:16-cv-00413. (Executive Session Requested) Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2017-1333 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the sum of Seventy-five Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($75,000.00), in favor of Tamiko Stanley and Charles Lamberton, her attorney, 707 Grant Street, Suite 1705, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in Full and Final Settlement of an action filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania filed at 2:15-cv-00555. (Executive Session Requested) Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2017-1334 Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $3,500.00, in favor of Donald Giles, 1743 Verner Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 for damage to the natural gas service line at Claimant’s property at 3640 Verner Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15212 from a city DPW high lift operator striking it with a jersey barrier, while moving the barrier on or about July 17, 2015. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 3/21/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2017 2017-1335 Resolution appointing two board members to serve on the HIV/AIDS Commmision. Gary Van Horn will serve as the representative of the business sector, and Odoyin Desalu will serve as the representative of the academic or educational institutions. Both will serve a four (4) year term, to expire March, 2020. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2017-1320 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for March 15, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2017-1274 Resolution to authorize and direct the incurring of Non-Electoral Debt through the issuance of a series of General Obligation Bonds or Notes of the City of Pittsburgh, in the maximum aggregate principal amount of sixty million dollars ($60,000,000). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Ms. Rudiak No: 1 - Mrs. Harris Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Ms. Gross, and Mrs. Kail-Smith COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 2017-1321 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for March 15, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 3/21/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2017 2017-1293 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Finance to enter into a Joint Management and Operating Agreement for The City-County Building. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Ms. Rudiak No: 0 Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris Absent: 2 - Ms. Gross, and Mrs. Kail-Smith MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - MS. GROSS & MRS. KAIL-SMITH APPROVAL OF MINUTES ADJOURNMENT LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 3/21/2017