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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 23, 2018 10:00 AM Council Chambers City Council ONE-HUNDRED FORTIETH COUNCIL Bruce A. Kraus, President of Council Council Members: Rev. Ricky V. Burgess, Anthony Coghill, Deborah L. Gross, Darlene M. Harris, R. Daniel Lavelle, Corey O'Connor, Theresa Kail-Smith Brenda F. Pree, City Clerk - Kimberly Clark-Baskin, Deputy City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes January 23, 2018 ROLL CALL Present 6 - Mr. Coghill, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith Absent 2 - Rev. Burgess, and Ms. Gross PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATIONS 2018-0037 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize The Center for Urban Biblical Ministry at Geneva College for 30 years of dedication and service to the community of faith; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, January 20, 2018, to be “Center for Urban Biblical Ministry at Geneva College Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: REV. BURGESS AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2018-0038 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Expedient for its investment in their new data center and commends and congratulates Expedient for its commitment to the economic health and success of Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, January 25, 2018, to be “EXPEDIENT DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR AND MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 1/23/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes January 23, 2018 2018-0039 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby honor the late Gloria George Flateau Leonard and thank her for her service to the City of Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, January 20, 2018, to be “Gloria George Leonard 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 REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS: 2018-0033 Resolution authorizing the Mayor through the Bureau of Neighborhood Empowerment to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding to implement the Pittsburgh Financial Inclusion Project Plan created as a result of participation in the National League of Cities Financial Inclusion Cohort, which will further provide for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed $15,000 dollars for this stated purpose. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2018-0034 Resolution further amending Resolution 345 of 2017 to authorize an increase in compensation for brij to provide professional consulting services for planning procurement systems and process optimization by further increasing the authorized amount by $158,798.00 to $198,798.00. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2018-0035 Resolution providing for a professional services agreement or agreements or existing agreements for consulting services, but not limited to auditing, accounting, and technical services for the City Controller’s Office at a cost not to exceed $130,000.00. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 1/23/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes January 23, 2018 2018-0036 Resolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements, providing for the transfer of funds not to exceed Six Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,600,000.00) dollars to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase of vehicles, equipment and accessories for use by City of Pittsburgh Departments and Authorities. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2018-0030 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for January 17, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2018-0007 Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept a donation from Stephon Tuitt of Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000.00) in total value consisting of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) and a horse, “Spirit,” valued at Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) to assist the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police with re-establishing the mounted unit. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Coghill, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Rev. Burgess, and Ms. Gross City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 1/23/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes January 23, 2018 2018-0008 Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept a donation from Henry and Frances Hissrich of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00) to assist the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police with re-establishing the mounted unit. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Coghill, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Rev. Burgess, and Ms. Gross COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS 2018-0031 Report of the Committee on Public Works for January 17, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2018-0011 Resolution amending Resolution No. 603, effective September 22, 2015, entitled “Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreement, or use of existing Agreements, and providing for the repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with City Signal Upgrades; including Construction Services; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof not to exceed $1,299,750.00” to change the funding source listed in Section No. 1. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Coghill, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Rev. Burgess, and Ms. Gross City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 1/23/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes January 23, 2018 COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2018-0032 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for January 17, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2017-2126 Resolution approving a new Institutional Master Plan under the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article II, Chapter 905, Section 905.03.D and Article VII, Chapter 922, Section 922.12.G for Allegheny General Hospital “Institutional Master Plan” dated November 6, 2017 on property zoned EMI, Educational/Medical Institution District, 22nd Ward, Council District No. 1. (Public Hearing Held 1-10-18) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mr. Coghill, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 - Rev. Burgess, and Ms. Gross MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS - Councilwoman Kail-Smith called for a Cablecast Post Agenda and two Public Hearings (one in Council Chambers and one in the community) relative to PWSA, Possible Restructuring of PWSA and the Blue Ribbon Panel Recommendation. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - Rev. Burgess & Ms. Gross APPROVAL OF MINUTES ADJOURNMENT LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 1/23/2018