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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes Monday, July 31, 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 July 31, 2017 ROLL CALL Present 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith Absent 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATIONS 2017-1799 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Rachel Collura for recognizing the needs of others and for her generous donation to one of our local food banks; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, July 31, 2017, to be “Rachel Collura Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: MRS. KAIL-SMITH, MR. O'CONNOR AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2017-1800 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare August 17-20, 2017 to be “Style Week Pittsburgh” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: MR. LAVELLE AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2017-1801 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the need to reduce spending on nuclear weapons to the minimum necessary to assure the safety and security of the existing weapons as they await disabling and dismantling and to redirect those funds to meet the urgent needs of cities; calls for compliance with Article VI of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) and prompt, good faith negotiations for the elimination of nuclear weapons; and also does hereby recognize and commend the important work of Remembering Hiroshima, Imagining Peace and their advocacy for the reduction of stockpiles and safer handling procedures worldwide as steps toward a world free of nuclear weapons and for raising awareness of the value of renewable energy and the perils associated with using nuclear power as an interim technology. SPONSOR /S: MR. LAVELLE 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 July 31, 2017 2017-1802 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh unequivocally condemns President Trump’s decision as ill-informed, ill-advised, regressive, un-American and fundamentally detrimental to the safety and well-being of transgender military personnel, and the armed forces as a whole. SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS PRESENTATION OF PAPERS UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2017-1760 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Kary Arimoto-Mercer as a member of the Arts Commission with a term to expire June 30, 2021. Councilwoman Harris voted to Abstain. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2017-1761 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Sarika Goulatia as a member of the Arts Commission with a term to expire June 30, 2021. Councilwoman Harris voted to Abstain. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2017-1785 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Scott Richardson as a member of the Disruptive Properties Appeals Board with a term to expire June 30, 2022. Councilwoman Harris voted to Abstain. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2017-1793 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 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 2 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 2017-1755 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 D: A: 614 Freeland, B: 2614 Mackinaw, C: 2022 Straubs, D: 3403 Reuben A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor 2017-1756 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through F: A: 3500 Melwood, B: 5130 Rosetta, C: 512 Suismon, D: 1100 Spring Garden, E: 1225 Spring Garden, F: 1326 McClure A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor 2017-1757 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to enter, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, into a lease agreement or agreements with Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation (a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation) in order that it may utilize the 2nd floor of the City of Pittsburgh’s building located at 1553 Broadway Ave, for a business incubator and co-working space. Said agreement(s) shall be for a term of 10 years with two 5 year renewal options. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor 2017-1758 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1, 2017, as amended, entitled “adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget and the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2017 through 2022 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing and increasing various line items funded from the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES 2017-1794 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for July 26, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2017-1748 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter into a Sponsorship Agreement for the Cinema in the Park summer film series. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 2017-1749 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Public Safety to accept a donation of original artwork from Artist Burton Morris for the 40th Anniversary of the Richard S. Caliguiri Great Race. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor 2017-1750 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter into an In-Kind Sponsorship Agreement for the Richard S. Caliguiri Great Race. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor 2017-1751 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter into three Sponsorship Agreements for the Richard S. Caliguiri Great Race. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 2017-1777 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an In-Kind Sponsorship Agreement for the Richard S. Caliguiri Great Race. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS 2017-1795 Report of the Committee on Public Works for July 26, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2017-1759 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding to support Liberty Ave Infrastructure Improvement Project, and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed Four Million Nine Hundred Forty Thousand ($4,940,000) dollars for this stated purpose. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 2017-1781 Resolution granting unto John Katz, 4 Katz Crew, LP; Brandywine Agency Inc., 357 Lincoln Highway; North Versailles, PA 15137, his successors and assigns, planters and seating areas on the right-of-way of Beacon Street for 1928-1940 Murray Avenue in the 14th Ward, 5th 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: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor 2017-1782 Resolution providing for a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Jones Lang LaSalle to provide facilities project management services for the Department of Public Works and providing for the payment thereof at a cost not to exceed $150,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2017-1796 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for July 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 7 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 2017-1735 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 twenty-five thousand ($25,000) 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 fifty thousand ($50,000) dollars. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor 2017-1736 Resolution amending Resolution Number 772, effective January 1, 2017, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget and the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2017 through 2022 Capital Improvement Program;” so as to identify specific projects in the Mayor’s Office and City Council Districts 1,2,3,6 and 8. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 2017-1737 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 $825,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor 2017-1738 Resolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with consultant(s) and Vendor(s) to assist the City in improving its Citizen Participation Process and provide for payment at a cost thereof, at a 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: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor 2017-1739 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Jewish Healthcare Foundation to provide administration and operating expenses, housing and housing related supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, at a total cost not to exceed $837,664.00 A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor 2017-1740 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 $315,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor 2017-1741 Resolution providing for an Agreement, or Agreements with the Urban League of Pittsburgh, for the implementation/administration of the Housing Counseling Program, and related costs, in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor City of Pittsburgh Page 10 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 2017-1742 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreement(s) and to provide administrative/operating expenses, including but not limited to, rehabilitation, maintenance, operation, insurance, utilities, furnishings, homeless prevention and essential services and other miscellaneous expenses associated the Emergency Solutions Grant funds, at a cost not to exceed $1,148,125.00 A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor 2017-1744 Ordinance accepting a new street name, SUYDAM STREET in the Tenth Ward of the City of Pittsburgh as per recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh Addressing Committee (CPAC). The following street name was approved by CPAC in May 2017. The name listed in this ordinance shall be made official in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Chapter 420 Uniform Street Naming and Addressing. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 2017-1745 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into an agreement with the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF), should the grant be awarded by DCED, to provide funding for the Bigelow Streetscape Project. The total grant amount requested is two million, one hundred and eighty seven thousand and five hundred dollars ($2,187,500) dollars for this stated purpose. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor 2017-1746 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into an agreement with the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF), should the grant be awarded by DCED, to provide funding for the South 21st Street Complete Green Street Project in support of project implementation in collaboration with the Western Pennsylvania Conversancy. The total grant amount requested is $3,000,000 dollars for this stated purpose. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor City of Pittsburgh Page 12 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 2017-1764 Resolution amending Resolution No. 757, effective December 13, 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 “Grandview Lions Club (-$11,534.00); and “Sheraden Community Council” (-$2,349.00)and transfer these funds to “Birmingham Foundation / West Side Mustangs” (+$13,883.00). SPONSOR /S: MRS. KAIL-SMITH A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor 2017-1765 Resolution amending Resolution 105, effective March 6, 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 the City Council’s Office from “Grandview Lions Club”(-$11,534.00) and” Sheraden Community Council” (-$2,349.00) to transfer funds to “Birmingham Foundation/ West Side Mustangs” (+$13,883.00). SPONSOR /S: MRS. KAIL-SMITH A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 City of Pittsburgh Page 13 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor 2017-1774 Resolution authorizing the Department of City Planning to enter into contract and hire consultant Natalie Cerino Kovacic for the Forbes & Murray Improvement Plan. The improvement plan should be executed for a sum not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($15,000.00). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON URBAN RECREATION 2017-1797 Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for July 26, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2017-1752 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Port Authority of Allegheny County in an amount not to exceed twenty two thousand, nine hundred, ninety two dollars and fifty cents, for the payment of 9,197 full fare bus rides for the 2016 Great Race; and providing for the payment thereof. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor City of Pittsburgh Page 14 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 2017-1753 Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Director of the Department of Public Safety and Director of the Office and Management and Budget to enter into agreements in individual amounts of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less with performers, instructors, artists, referees, and persons with specialized skills in connection with the Departments’ recreational and instructional programs and special events services. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor 2017-1754 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Department of Parks and Recreation to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into an agreement or agreements with Keys Service Corps with regard to the 2017 AmeriCorps Summer Program. Said agreement or agreement involves the matching of funds and shall be a cost to the City not to exceed TWENTY THOUSAND and FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS and NO CENTS ($20,400.00). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 2017-1798 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for July 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 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 2017-1732 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Department of Parks and Recreation to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into an agreement or agreements with Allegheny County, Department of Human Services, for the City’s operation of its Senior Community Centers. Said agreement or agreement shall be for a term of one year at no cost to the City with compensation to the City not to exceed EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND and FIFTY DOLLARS and NO CENTS ($860,050.00). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor 2017-1733 Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the dedication of East Liberty/Larimer Park and related matters. (Council District 9) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor 2017-1734 Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the performance of certain work in connection with the 2017-2018 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $4,604,400.00 (Council Districts: All). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith City of Pittsburgh Page 16 Printed on 12/11/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes July 31, 2017 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Mr. Gilman, and Mr. O'Connor MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - Mr. Gilman and Mr. O'Connor APPROVAL OF MINUTES ADJOURNMENT LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 17 Printed on 12/11/2017