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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 2, 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 May 2, 2017 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 2017-1486 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and honor Therese Rocco for her years of service to the City of Pittsburgh and her commitment in the face of adversity; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, May 2, 2017 to be “Therese Rocco Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMRS. KAIL-SMITH AND SPONSOR/SALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2017-1487 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the 135th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act as an opportunity to restate that Pittsburgh is as a city for all and celebrate the important contributions of Pittsburgh’s Chinese community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 6th, 2017 to be “Day of Inclusion” in the City of Pittsburgh and proclaims the month of May to be “Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. GILMAN AND SPONSOR/SALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 2017-1488 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby celebrate the contributions of ACTION-Housing over its sixty year history and commends the organization for serving Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods and helping to build a city for all; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 8th, 2017 to be “ACTION-Housing 60th Anniversary Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. GILMAN, SPONSOR/SMR. O'CONNOR AND SPONSOR/SALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2017-1489 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend The Remake Learning Network for creating future-ready, hands-on, relevant and engaging educational experiences for kids, families and educators and congratulates them for Remake Learning Days, a 12 day celebration of activities and events showcasing everything that makes the Pittsburgh region a recognized national leader in innovative teaching and learning; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 15 - 26, 2017 to be “REMAKE LEARNING DAYS” 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. 2017-1490 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Pittonkatonk’s contribution to Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts scene and commends its commitment to artistic, social, and musical education; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, May 6, 2017, to be “PITTONKATONK 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. City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 2017-1491 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby condemn efforts to eliminate state funding for the vital healthcare services provided by Planned Parenthood and other family planning centers in Pennsylvania; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby urge members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate to reject Senate Bill 300 and preserve funding to Planned Parenthood. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. GILMAN, SPONSOR/SMS. RUDIAK, SPONSOR/SMR. KRAUS AND SPONSOR/SMR. O'CONNOR A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2017-1492 Will of Council calls upon the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh to direct the Office of Management and Budget of the City of Pittsburgh to develop policies to give scoring benefits in the procurement process to firms that participate in apprenticeship programs. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. O'CONNOR A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2017-1493 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Five Star Development and its leadership and staff for 20 years of success, innovation, and philanthropy; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 4th, 2017 to be “Five Star Development 20th Anniversary Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. GILMAN AND SPONSOR/SALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 2017-1494 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Professor Marc Fichman for his decades of service to Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh’s business community, and the City of Pittsburgh and wishes him the best in retirement; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declared May 6th, 2017 to be “Professor Marc Fichman Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. GILMAN AND SPONSOR/SALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2017-1495 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does commend the LDI XXIV cohort on their work to advance the Carrick community in the region; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares May 6, 2017 as “PopUp! Pittsburgh - INSIDE OUT: Carrick Day” here 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS PRESENTATION OF PAPERS COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS: 2017-1463 Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh and his designee to contact the School District of Pittsburgh for the purpose of establishing and administering the Pittsburgh Pre-K Scholarship Fund. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SREV. BURGESS Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 2017-1464 Resolution approving the terms of and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Cooperation Agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (The “URA”) relating to the administration by the URA and its Board of Directors of the Housing Opportunity Fund (The “Fund”), established by City Council Ordinance Number 37 of 2016, to finance the development and preservation of affordable housing within the City of Pittsburgh; authorizing the assignment to the URA of a portion of the City’s public moneys for the purpose of carrying out the public purposes of the URA relative to the provision of housing. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SREV. BURGESS AND SPONSOR/SMR. LAVELLE Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS: 2017-1465 Resolution providing for a Cooperation Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) and the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (“PWSA”) for the shared operation and joint administration of an Agreement or Agreements with Infrastructure Management Group (“IMG”) relating to the possible restructuring of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. 2017-1466 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 Lawrenceville Technology Center Site Development project. (Council District 7) Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2017-1467 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 Lawrenceville Technology Center Site Development project. (Council District 7) Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 2017-1468 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 $2,000,000 for the Almono-Hazelwood Mill 19 Redevelopment project. (Council District 5) Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2017-1469 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 $2,000,000 for the Almono-Hazelwood Mill 19 Redevelopment project. (Council District 5) Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2017-1470 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Property in the 25th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh Designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 23-G, Lots 344 and 345 under the Residential Land Reserve Fund - Vacant Land on Henderson Street and 71 Henderson Street - (Council District No. 6). Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS: 2017-1471 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Federal Community Services Work-Study Program Agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for eligible students to contribute to community services initiatives coordinated through the Department of City Planning; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof not to exceed $15,300.00 over the three years, subject to appropriation. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 2017-1472 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh to accept a grant from the Pennsylvania Museum and Historical Commission in the amount of eighteen thousand ($18,000) dollars. This grant will be used in conjunction with department funds to execute contracts for an architectural inventory of historic structures in the city not to exceed thirty-six thousand ($36,000) dollars. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2017-1473 Resolution amending Resolution No.668, effective November 14, 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 the Mayor’s Office from: “Jerusalem Baptist Church” (-$10,000.00) and transfer these funds to “Western PA Police Athletic League” (+10,000.00). Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development 2017-1474 Resolution amending Resolution No. 327, effective June 21, 2016, 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 behalf of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $800,000.00; so as to reprogram funds in the Mayor’s Office from: “Jerusalem Baptist Church” (-$10,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Western PA Police Athletic League” (+$10,000.00). Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 2017-1475 Resolution amending Resolution No. 28 of 2017, entitled “Resolution providing authorization for the City of Pittsburgh and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to enter into an Agreement(s) for the City to provide administrative services associated with the health care plan for the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for an amount not to exceed $54,000.00 over three years,” by adding provisions for an annual benefits true-up and to provide for proper funding and payment of monthly premium equivalents and true up amount to the City from the URA and from the City to the URA. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS: 2017-1476 An Ordinance Amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article VII, Business Related Taxes; Chapter 256, Home Rule Realty Transfer Tax, Section 256.02 LEVY AND RATE, paragraph (a), by increasing the rate of tax from one percent (1%) to two percent (2%). SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. LAVELLE AND SPONSOR/SREV. BURGESS Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS: 2017-1477 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 1: Administration, Article IX: Boards, Commission and Authorities, Chapter 179C: Establishment of Pittsburgh HIV/AIDS Commission, Section 179C.02 - Commission Members, by changing the composition. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. O'CONNOR Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 2017-1478 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) to enter into a Donation Agreement with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) and Peoples Gas to accept a donation totaling $750,000.00, of which PWSA is donating $250,000.00 and Peoples Gas is donating $500,000.00, for the purpose of offering free water filters to all City of Pittsburgh homeowners. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. 2017-1479 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (“PWSA”) and the Infrastructure Management Group (“IMG”) for the management of a possible restructuring of PWSA at a sum not to exceed $275,000.00 and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. 2017-1480 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) to execute relevant agreements to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County to support Allegheny County Department of Economic Development’s match for a HUD Lead Safety and Healthy Homes Grant expenditures not to exceed Three Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand ($375,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 2017-1481 Resolution appointing Karina Ricks, 1420 Centre Avenue, #1805, Pittsburgh PA 15219, as the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure of the City of Pittsburgh. A motion was made that this matter be Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings . The motion carried. 2017-1482 Resolution appointing Holly Hagle as a member of the HIV/AIDS Commission for a four (4) year term. Ms. Hagle will fill the seat vacated by Sandra L. Wesolowski, Ed. D. Representative for the education sector . A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2017-1483 Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 capital budget and the 2012 Community Development Block Grant” by adding Birmingham Foundation - Belzhoover School $7,824.24, and reducing projects more than nine years old within District 3 Neighborhood Needs. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2017-1484 Resolution further amending Res. No. 93 effective March 6, 2012 entitled “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the City Council Neighborhood Needs Program in Council District 3; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof”, by adding Birmingham Foundation - Beltzhoover School ($7,824.24) and reducing projects more than nine years old. Total cost of all District 3 Neighborhood Needs projects is not to exceed $51,943.77. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2017-1485 Communication from Michael Lamb, City Controller, submitting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended December 31, 2016. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 10 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 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 Approved. 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 Approved. The motion carried. 2017-1417 Resolution appointing C. Robert Zappala, a City of Pittsburgh resident at 600 Shady Avenue, Unit A, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, to the Steering Committee and Advisory Board on Entrepreneurship and Start-ups, per § 179E.01 (A) of the Pittsburgh City Code. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2017-1418 Resolution appointing Dianne Shenk, a City of Pittsburgh resident at 5816 Morrowfield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, to the Steering Committee and Advisory Board on Entrepreneurship and Start-ups, per § 179E.01 (A) of the Pittsburgh City Code. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2017-1419 Resolution appointing James Williams, a City of Pittsburgh resident at 320 Ft. Duquesne Boulevard, #16N, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, to the Steering Committee and Advisory Board on Entrepreneurship and Start-ups, per § 179E.01 (A) of the Pittsburgh City Code. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 2017-1420 Resolution appointing Kelauni Cook, a City of Pittsburgh resident at 2000 Spring Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15210, to the Steering Committee and Advisory Board on Entrepreneurship and Start-ups, per § 179E.01 (A) of the Pittsburgh City Code. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2017-1421 Resolution appointing Rebecca U. Harris, a City of Pittsburgh resident at Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, to the Steering Committee and Advisory Board on Entrepreneurship and Start-ups, per § 179E.01 (A) of the Pittsburgh City Code. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2017-1422 Resolution appointing Zachary Malone, a City of Pittsburgh resident at 117 S. 17th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, to the Steering Committee and Advisory Board on Entrepreneurship and Start-ups, per § 179E.01 (A) of the Pittsburgh City Code. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2017-1442 Resolution appointing Chaton T. Turner, 1104 Bidwell St., Pittsburgh PA 15233, as a member of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term effective May 1, 2017 and expire on April 30, 2020. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. 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: 2 - Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Kail-Smith Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 2017-1443 Resolution appointing Debbie M. Lestitian, 689 Southcrest Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15226, as a member of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term effective May 1, 2017 and expire on April 30, 2020. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Ms. Rudiak No: 0 Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Kail-Smith City of Pittsburgh Page 12 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 2017-1444 Resolution appointing James W. Turner, 1305 King Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15206, as a member of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term effective May 1, 2017 and expire on April 30, 2020. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Ms. Rudiak No: 0 Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Kail-Smith Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2017-1457 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for April 26, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2017-1353 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Municipal Code Corporation in the amount of $4,532.23 $8722.99 in payment for services in connection with the codification of Ordinances for Supplement 28 of 2016, and Supplement 29 of 2017. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Gilman Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross City of Pittsburgh Page 13 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 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 A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Gilman Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 2017-1415 Resolution authorizing the City Solicitor, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) to Petition the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County to transfer 2,937 square feet of certain parcel of land which will be subdivided from Lot & Block No. 82-B-53, situate in the 10th Ward with frontage along Chislett Street near the intersection of Vetter Street and as further indicated in the legal description below (the “Subject Property”), for a sum starting at Four Thousand Eighty One Dollars ($4,081), or higher, plus all necessary or appropriate expenses incurred by the City, and / or upon such other terms and conditions as the Court or the City may authorize and/or direct. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Gilman Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross City of Pittsburgh Page 14 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 2017-1445 Resolution directing the Director of Finance to waive any penalties for the local earned income tax caused by the differing federal tax deadline. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. GILMAN A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Gilman Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 2017-1446 Resolution directing the Director of Finance to work with the Pittsburgh Public School District and Mt. Oliver Borough to develop a policy ensuring that the local and federal tax deadlines occur on the same day each year. SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. GILMAN A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Gilman Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS 2017-1458 Report of the Committee on Public Works for April 26, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 15 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 2017-1416 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 STREETSCAPE AND INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION by $15,000.00 and AUDIBLE PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS by $25,000 and increasing STREET LIGHTS by $40,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Gilman Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES 2017-1459 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for April 26, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2017-1413 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with E.B. Jacobs, Inc. for professional consulting services in connection with Police Officer Recruit candidate examination and selection services, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $75,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 City of Pittsburgh Page 16 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Gilman Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 2017-1414 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with NEOGOV for the upgrade of workforce management software for HR management, applicant tracking, and Civil Service testing and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $28,556.75. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Gilman Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2017-1460 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for April 26, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2017-1316 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from SP-8, Riverfront Landing Specially Planned District, to UI, Urban Industrial, a 355,275 sq. ft. parcel, known as 2100 Smallman Street; and Article VI, Section 909.01.O, SP, Specially Planned District with minor revisions to SP-8/Riverfront Landing in order to remove the Produce Terminal site from the SP-8 Specially Planned District. (Public Hearing Held, April 25, 2017) (Reference Bill 2015-2319) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Pittsburgh Page 17 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Gilman Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 2017-1411 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Public Works, and the Director of the Department of City Planning to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Toole Design Group for the provision of a programmatic assessment of City-owned steps in the public right-of-way for a sum not to exceed Ninety-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixteen Dollars and Zero Cents ($99,916.00) for the payment of the costs thereof. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Gilman Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 2017-1412 Resolution granting unto Think Communications, Inc., their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a handicap ramp with handrail and landing at 2818 Smallman Street in the 9th Ward, Council District 7 of the City of Pittsburgh, USA. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Gilman Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross City of Pittsburgh Page 18 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 COUNCILMAN REV. RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT 2017-1461 Report of the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management for April 26, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2017-1408 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 or amendments to existing agreements with Victor Stanley Inc. for litter can monitoring software and hardware components. Cost not to exceed $274,062. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Ms. Rudiak No: 2 - Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Kail-Smith Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Gilman Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 2017-1462 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for April 26, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2017-1314 Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Lease of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and McCaffery Interests, Inc., for the lease of Block 9-D, Lot 200 in the 2nd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No.7 (Mixed use Development) - Strip District - Produce Terminal). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Pittsburgh Page 19 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 Aye: 6 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 1 - Mrs. Harris Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Gilman Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 2017-1315 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to pursue a Tax Increment Financing Proposal for Smallman Street in the Strip District of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District 7). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 1 - Mrs. Harris Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Gilman Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 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) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Gilman Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross City of Pittsburgh Page 20 Printed on 5/3/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2017 2017-1409 Resolution amending Resolution 403 of 2016 following the submission of additional information regarding the Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the 40th Street Hotel project located at the northeast corner of the intersection of 40th Street with Eden Way and abutting Almond Way at the rear of the property, Pittsburgh 15201. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Gilman Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 2017-1410 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Wadsworth Street Apartment Building at 2520 Wadsworth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Gilman Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - MS. GROSS APPROVAL OF MINUTES ADJOURNMENT LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 21 Printed on 5/3/2017