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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes Monday, May 15, 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 15, 2017 ROLL CALL Present 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith Absent 1 - Rev. Burgess PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATIONS 2017-1529 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Teacher Lindsay Del Conte and Paraprofessionals Lakeisha Moody and Lamont Chatman for their dedication to their students and honor them for their outstanding service to the autistic community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, May 15, 2017, to be “Room 223 Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: MRS. KAIL-SMITH AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2017-1530 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Peyton Klein for her visionary and compassionate stand for cultural tolerance of immigrants and refugees to this country and congratulates her on the launch and success of Global Minds, an innovative and sensitive approach to acceptance and tolerance in uncertain times; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, May 15, 2017, to be “GLOBAL MINDS DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2017-1531 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Trevett and Sarah Hooper for their dedication to sustainable food systems, promoting equality, and creating a model workplace and celebrates Legume’s decade of success; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Wednesday, May 17th, 2017, to be “Legume Bistro 10th Anniversary Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: MR. GILMAN AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 2017-1532 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and celebrate Ms. Natalie Thomas, and all who made Diversity Day possible; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Wednesday, May 17th, 2017 to be “Natalie Thomas Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2017-1533 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Robert “Jon” Hairston for his years of dedicated service to Pittsburgh youth and families and city neighborhoods; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, May 11, 2017, to be “Robert “Jon” Hairston Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: REV. BURGESS, MR. O'CONNOR AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2017-1534 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Norma for her continued involvement in her community and wish her a wonderful 90th Birthday; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, May 14th, 2017 to be “Norma Rothhaar Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS 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: City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 2017-1520 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Zucker Systems to optimize the City’s development review processes for a sum not to exceed One Hundred and Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($145,000) and for the payment of the costs thereof. Read and referred to the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management 2017-1521 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Workiva, Inc. to provide a subscription-based budget publishing software solution for a sum not to exceed One Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($115,000) over three years and for the payment of the costs thereof. Read and referred to the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS: 2017-1522 Resolution adopting the Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Arsenal Flats project which will involve the construction of seven 3-story townhouse units on vacant property located on the east side of 38th Street, between Woolslayer Way and Mintwood Street. The building addresses will be 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, 313, and 315 38th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS: 2017-1523 Resolution granting unto 4114 Main Street Apartments LLC, 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 4114 Main Street in the 9th Ward, Council District 7 of the City of Pittsburgh, USA. Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 2017-1524 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Finance to enter into a grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, office of Commonwealth Libraries to receive Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund grant monies in the amount of $300,000(three hundred thousand dollars) that will be used by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to renovate the Carrick Library. A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation. 2017-1525 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Finance to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh regarding the Library’s use of the $300,000 in Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation grant monies for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to renovate the Carrick Library. A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. Read and referred to the Committee on Urban Recreation. COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS: 2017-1526 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Seven, Business Licensing, Chapter 719 Vendors and Peddlers, Section 719.10, Lists of Sites Approved by Council, by adding permanent street and sidewalk vending sites. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS: 2017-1527 Resolution appointing Guy Costa, 5415 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh PA 15217, as a Commissioner of the Shade Tree Commission of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire May 31, 2021. The motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2017-1528 Resolution appointing Rebecca Kiernan, 408 Saline Street, Pittsburgh PA 15207, as a Commissioner of the Shade Tree Commission of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire May 31, 2021. The motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 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. The motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 Aye: 7 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 1 - Mrs. Harris Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2017-1516 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 10, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and Filed 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. SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess 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. SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess 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. SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES 2017-1517 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for May 10, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and Filed 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. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2017-1518 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for May 10, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and Filed 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. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess 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. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess 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). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess 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). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 2017-1519 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for May 10, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and Filed 2017-1438 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Tata Consultancy Center, 4665 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess 2017-1439 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Sehr Abodes at 955 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 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) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess 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) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess 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) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - 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 10 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess 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) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess 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). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2017 2017-1501 Resolution providing for an Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and Crafton Borough in connection with the paving of a portion of Crafton Boulevard between Baldwick Road and the City of Pittsburgh limit and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, by the Borough to the City, the costs associated with the paving of the Borough’s portion of Crafton Boulevard. The estimated cost of preparation and completion of work is Thirty One Thousand Five Hundred and Twenty One Dollars ($31,521.00). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - REV. BURGESS APPROVAL OF MINUTES ADJOURNMENT LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 12 Printed on 12/11/2017