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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 6, 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 Brenda F. Pree, City Clerk - Kimberly Clark-Baskin, Deputy City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 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 2017-1868 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate Esther J. Bigger on the milestone of her 90th Birthday; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, September 8, 2017, to be “Esther J. Bigger 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS PRESENTATION OF PAPERS COUNCILMAN DAN GILMAN PRESENTS: 2017-1854 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief Urban Affairs Officer of the Bureau of Neighborhood Empowerment to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding to support the development of a Communication and Language Access Plan, which will provide a detailed roadmap and a comprehensive implementation process for accessible language integration across city government departments. And further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed fifty thousand ($50,000) dollars for this stated purpose. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2017-1855 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh designating URA as the City’s agent for administration of the 2017-2018 HOME Investments Partnership Program. (Council Districts: All) Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 9/7/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2017 2017-1856 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Allegheny Dwellings at Henderson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2017-1857 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the District Fifteen Office Building at 1509 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2017-1858 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for North Negley Townhomes at 701 N. Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2017-1859 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Virginia Hops Restaurant at 10 Virginia Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15211. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS: 2017-1860 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 decreasing funds for the HOME Program to reflect the City’s allocation from the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 9/7/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2017 2017-1861 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding to support the Park Ranger Grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation to provide support of a collaborative effort with Student Conservation Association and/or other vendors to add a seasonal park ranger team and further providing for agreements and expenditures not to exceed seven hundred thousand ($700,000) dollars for this stated purpose. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services 2017-1862 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a three-year professional services agreement or agreements with Johnson Controls for security camera integration and support services in the amount of One Million Two Hundred Forty Nine Thousand Twenty Four Dollars and No Cents ($1,249,024.00), with additional future capital funding dependent upon Council approval in the amount of Three Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($3,800,000.00) for an overall amount not to exceed Five Million Forty Nine Thousand Twenty Four Dollars and No Cents ($5,049,024.00). Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS: 2017-1865 Resolution authorizing and instructing the Pittsburgh City Controller to perform an audit of the Act 42 Residential, Act 42 Enhanced Residential, Commercial LERTA, Residential LERTA, Residential Enhanced LERTA, and Local Economic Stimulus programs and the administering agencies, departments, authorities, and entities within the Controller’s jurisdiction to do so, pursuant to the powers outlined in the Home Rule Charter. SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR AND MS. GROSS Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 9/7/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2017 2017-1866 Resolution authorizing and instructing the Pittsburgh City Controller to perform an audit of Tax Increment Financing agreements the administering agencies, departments, authorities, and entities within the Controller’s jurisdiction to do so, pursuant to the powers outlined in the Home Rule Charter. SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR AND MS. GROSS Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILWOMAN NATALIA RUDIAK PRESENTS: 2017-1863 Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $3,433.63, in favor of Used Car World, Inc., 2351 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15210 for damage to a parked vehicle from a City of Pittsburgh EMS vehicle on May 12, 2017. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS: 2017-1864 Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Kimberly D. Clark-Baskin as Deputy City Clerk of the City of Pittsburgh, for a three year term to expire September 6, 2020. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. 2017-1867 Resolution reappointing Jennifer Askey as a Commissioner of the Pittsburgh Planning Commission of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on January 1, 2022. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2017-1784 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Mark Baskinger, as a member of the Arts Commission with a term to expire June 30, 2021. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 9/7/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2017 COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES 2017-1851 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for August 30, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2017-1783 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Six, Article I, “Regulated Rights and Actions,” Chapter 601, “Public Order,” by adding Section 601.20, “PROHIBITING NON-PERMITTED OCCUPANCY OF ROOFTOPS.” SPONSOR /S: MR. 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 DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2017-1852 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for August 30, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2017-1641 Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as the Oliver Bath House, located at 38 South Tenth Street, block and lot number 3-G-206, in the 17th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. (Public Hearing Held, August 29, 2017) 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 9/7/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2017 No: 0 Abstain: 0 2017-1822 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to enter into contract with consultant(s) to perform a comprehensive analysis of Pittsburgh’s farmers’ market system, and develop a plan for growth that improves equitable access to fresh, affordable, culturally appropriate food, supports our regional food producers, and promotes healthy eating for all residents. The study should be executed for a sum not to exceed Forty-Six Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($46,000.00). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Ms. Rudiak No: 2 - Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Kail-Smith Abstain: 0 COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON URBAN RECREATION 2017-1853 Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for August 30, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2017-1778 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Recreonics, Inc. in an amount not to exceed Thirty Two Thousand, Three Hundred, Fifty Eight Dollars and Zero Cents ($32,358.00), for the purchase of bromine tablets for the City’s regional swimming pools; and providing for the payment thereof. 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 6 Printed on 9/7/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2017 2017-1779 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Mary Beth Mueller, 112 Sharon Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa 15221 in an amount not to exceed TWENTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($20,450.00) for professional services in connection with event promotion, website content, sponsorship promotional and other promotional activities on behalf of the Department of Parks and Recreation. 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 2017-1780 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in an amount not to exceed Thirty Nine Thousand, Five Hundred, Twenty Five Dollars and Fifty Cents ($39,525.50), for the payment of programming by instructors from Gateway to the Arts at our Recreation Centers for 2016 and 2017; and providing for the payment thereof. 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 MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS - Councilwoman Kail-Smith called for a Cablecast Post Agenda relative to food policies and hunger groups. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS APPROVAL OF MINUTES ADJOURNMENT LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 9/7/2017