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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes Monday, April 10, 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 April 10, 2017 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 2017-1397 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and congratulate The Midwife Center for Birth & Women's Health on their commitment to excellent, client-centered care, and thanks the Center for ensuring the health and wellbeing of thousands of local women and their children; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 10th, 2017 to be “The Midwife Center Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMS. GROSS AND SPONSOR/SALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2017-1398 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh encourages all agencies, institutions, and individuals, public and private, in the City of Pittsburgh to abide by the letter and spirit of the Fair Housing Law in the pursuit of expanding opportunities and improving the quality of life for all; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim April 2017 as “Fair Housing Month” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMRS. HARRIS AND SPONSOR/SALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2017-1399 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, April 17, 2017 to be “Black Political Empowerment Project Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMRS. HARRIS AND SPONSOR/SALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 4/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 2017-1400 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the importance and value of dedicated City of Pittsburgh School Crossing Guards and commends and congratulates Lorraine Welch and Elaine Pallof for their long and storied service to the children of Lincoln Place and congratulates them on the occasions of their retirement; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, April 10, 2017 to be “LORRAINE WELCH AND ELAINE PALLOF DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh. 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: 2017-1386 Resolution adopting Plan Addition to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Miller Street Apartments at 318 Miller Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2017-1387 Resolution adopting Plan Addition to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Forbes at Coltart Office Building at 3420 & 3422 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS: 2017-1388 Resolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates, which authorized the sale of property in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, due to an incompletion of sale. Items A: 310 Felmeth Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 4/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 2017-1389 Resolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain property, acquired at tax sales, to a City of Pittsburgh based Community Development Corporation, for the purpose of advancing the interests of the community through redevelopment. ITEMS A through I. A: 3335 Milwaukee, B: 908 Adelaide, C: 438 N. Fairmount, D: 312 Flowers, E: 335 Flowers, F: 421 Flowers, G: 379 Flowers, H: 847 Tripoli, I: 849 Tripoli Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2017-1390 Resolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, having been placed for sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh Side Yard Program. ITEMS A through G: A: 900 Chislett, B: 7335 Monticello, C: 7306 Kelly, D: 209 Renova, E: 211 Renova, F: 218 Hallock, G: 245 E. Jefferson Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2017-1391 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through M: A: 5220 Mossfield, B: 5212 Mossfield, C: 5210 Mossfield, D: 5208 Mossfield, E: 5162 Mossfield, F: 5224 Mora, G: 302 Hale, H: 7748 Tioga, I: 15 Angelo, J: 1012 & 1014 Abdell, K: 1448 Stedman, L: 3130 McClure, M: 1326 McClure Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2017-1392 An Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Article XI: - Parks and Playgrounds, Chapter 473: - Use Regulations, Section 473.05 - Behavior, by including ballfields as a place where dogs must be on leash and under the control of the owner or person having charge of the dog. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMS. RUDIAK AND SPONSOR/SMR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS: 2017-1393 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to execute relevant agreements and to receive grant funding to support the construction of a new Aquatic Spray Park, ADA access, minor site work and Bath House Renovations, and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed ($175,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 4/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS: 2017-1394 Communication from Paul Leger, Director of Finance, submitting the final rate and bond structure of the issuance of $60,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds, including a detailed report from the Underwriters regarding maturity dates, in accordance with Resolution 144/2017 (Bill No. 2017-1274). A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2017-1395 Resolution appointing Gonzalo Manchego 356 Bigelow Street, Pittsburgh PA 15207, as a Commissioner of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire in 2018. Mr. Manchego will fill the seat vacated by Freddie Croce. A motion was made that this matter be Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings . The motion carried. 2017-1396 Resolution appointing Marian Lien, 3112 Beechwood Boulevard, Pittsburgh PA 15217, as a Commissioner of the Commission on Human Relations of the City of Pittsburgh for a term of 4 years. Ms. Lien will fill the seat vacated by Amanda Rubio. A motion was made that this matter be Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings . The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2017-1383 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for April 5, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 4/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 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. 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 2017-1345 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative, Article IX, Boards, Commissions and Authorities, by removing and supplementing language in Chapter 179E, Advisory Board on Entrepreneurship and Start-ups. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. 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 2017-1346 Resolution authorizing the City Controller to perform an audit of Department policies that pertain to the acquisition, retention, and destruction of personally identifiable information. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 4/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 2017-1347 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code at Title One: Administrative, Article III: Organization, Chapter 111: Departments Generally, by amending section 111.01, “Establishment; Rules and Regulations; Organization and Control.” 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 2017-1348 Resolution amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1, 2017, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget and the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2017 through 2022 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing INFORMATION SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION by $250,000 and increasing WATER FEATURE UPGRADES by $250,000, to transfer funding for the Pittsburgh Safe Water Program. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris 2017-1349 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1, 2017, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget and the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2017 through 2022 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION by $700,000.00 and increasing PITTSBURGH SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT by $700,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 4/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris 2017-1354 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Five, Article VII, Parking Meters, by updating meter rate for Allentown Meter Zone in chapter 543.01 section (b). SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS 2017-1384 Report of the Committee on Public Works for April 5, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2017-1350 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and/or the Director of the Department of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to execute a Declaration of Covenants to document the City’s responsibility to maintain certain storm-water management practices as required for an NPDES Permit in conjunction with a rehabilitation and improvement project for the Northeast Fountain and Promenade at Allegheny Commons. 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 4/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 2017-1351 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, in connection with a rehabilitation and improvement project for the Northeast Fountain and Promenade at Allegheny Commons. 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 2017-1352 Resolution granting unto Trek Development Group, 130 7th Street, Suite 300, Pittsburgh PA 15222, their successors and assigns, an encroachment to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a building projection and canopy for 737 Penn Avenue and 150 8th Street in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 2017-1385 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for April 5, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 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. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 4/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2017 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 2017-1344 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 4035 Liberty Avenue project at 4035 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. 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 2017-1366 Resolution amending Resolution No. 13 of 2017, effective January 23, 2017, “Resolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements, providing for the transfer of funds not to exceed Six Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,600,000.00) dollars to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase of vehicles, heavy equipment and vehicle accessories for use by City of Pittsburgh Departments and Authorities,” by reducing the Capital Equipment Acquisition line item by $700,000.00, from $1,812,131.00 to $1,112,131.00. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS APPROVAL OF MINUTES ADJOURNMENT LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 4/11/2017