City Council
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · March 6, 2018
Minutes
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 6, 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
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ROLL CALL
Present 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
2018-0245 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the importance of finding the cause and cure of MS
and expresses its admiration and dedication that the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society-Pennsylvania Keystone Chapter has shown toward a future free of MS;
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare March 11-17, 2018, to be “MS AWARENESS WEEK” 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.
2018-0246 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby declare March 2018 to be “Arts in Our Schools Month” in
the City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSOR /S: MR. LAVELLE AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2018-0247 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby declare February 15-March 15 of 2018, to be “Women of
Color HERStory Month” in the City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSOR /S: MR. LAVELLE AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
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2018-0248 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh wishes to recognize and commend the women who participate in the
construction industry throughout our region; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare the week of March 4-10, 2018 as “Women in Construction
Week” 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.
2018-0249 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh calls for the prompt discharge of the #METOO Act from the Committee
on Labor and Industry with an affirmative and favorable recommendation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby
calls on the entire Allegheny County Delegation of the Pennsylvania Legislature to
support and vote in favor the advancement and subsequent passage of the #METOO
Act.
SPONSOR /S: MS. GROSS, MRS. HARRIS, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, MR.
O'CONNOR AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2018-0250 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Mr. Caruso for his devotion to his
family, friends, customers, and communities throughout the region; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare March 5, 2018, to be “LUIGI CARUSO OF CARUSO
BROTHERS BARBERSHOP 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.
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2018-0251 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and celebrate the long, distinguished, and storied
career of Italo V. “Ody” Mackin, and commend him for the outstanding
achievements and recognition that he won in his trade throughout his tenure; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Tuesday, March 6, 2018, to be “Ody Mackin 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.
2018-0252 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend the Pittsburgh Knights for their
vision and commitment in building the ESports community in Pittsburgh and for their
dedication to connecting the remarkable economic benefits of ESports globally to the
economic future of Pittsburgh; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Tuesday, March 13 2018, to be “PITTSBURGH KNIGHTS
ESPORTS 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.
2018-0253 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the will and desire of the
Council of the City of Pittsburgh that all members of the Pennsylvania State Senate
show their support for Senator Fontana's proposed legislation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby
commends Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana for his initiative on passing this
crucial, sensible gun legislation.
SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS, MR. COGHILL 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:
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2018-0215 Resolution amending a number of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
authorization resolutions to reflect the change of the Community Development Division
from the Department of City Planning to the Office of Management and Budget.
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
2018-0216 Resolution submitting regulations for the implementation and enforcement of the
Landlord Registration Ordinance (i.e. City of Pittsburgh Code (“City Code”), Ch.
781 (“Residential Housing Rental Permit Program”)), to the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh as required by City Code §781.06 and recent Court Order in a related
active litigation matter in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, docketed
at GD 15-023074 (“Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh et al. v.
City of Pittsburgh”).
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
2018-0218 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety
to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional Services Agreement or
Agreements with ShotSpotter, Inc. (d/b/a SST, Inc.) for the continuation and
expansion of the City’s gunshot-detection system at an overall cost not to exceed
THREE MILLION THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND
TWO-HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS and NO CENTS ($3,386,250.00) over a
three-year term.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS:
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2018-0244 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title I:
Administrative, Article XI: Human Resources, by adding Chapter 196: Public
Accessibility of Conflict of Interest Documentation.
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS:
2018-0219 Resolution re-appointing Sabina Deitrick as a Commissioner of the Planning
Commission of the City of Pittsburgh with a term to expire January 22, 2024.
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
2018-0220 Resolution re-appointing Jean Holland Dick as a Commissioner of the Planning
Commission of the City of Pittsburgh with a term to expire February 29, 2024.
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
2018-0221 Resolution re-appointing Christine Mondor as a Commissioner of the Pittsburgh
Planning Commission of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on January 3,
2024.
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
2018-0222 Resolution reappointing Rev. Ricky Burgess as a member of the Housing Authority of
the City of Pittsburgh with a term to expire April 30, 2020.
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
2018-0223 Resolution reappointing Valerie McDonald Roberts as a member of the Housing
Authority of the City of Pittsburgh with a term to expire April 30, 2021.
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
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2018-0224 Resolution informing City Council of the reappointment of Jeffrey Cohen as a member
of the Pittsburgh Parking Authority with a term to expire April 30, 2022
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2018-0225 Resolution appointing Rev. Liddy Barlow to serve as a member of the Commission on
Human Relations for a term to expire April 30, 2020.
A motion was made that this matter be Held, Pending Interview to the
Committee on Hearings . The motion carried.
2018-0226 Resolution informing City Council of the reappointment of Jill Weimer as a member of
the Sports and Exhibition Authority with a term to expire December 31, 2020.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2018-0227 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Anthony Coghill as a member
to the Sports and Exhibition Authority for a term to expire December 31, 2020.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2018-0228 Resolution informing City Council of the reappointment of Corey O’Connor as a
member of the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority with a term to expire September
1, 2022.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2018-0229 Resolution appointing David Price to serve as a member of the Board of Appeals for
a term to expire December 31, 2021.
A motion was made that this matter be Held, Pending Interview to the
Committee on Hearings . The motion carried.
2018-0230 Resolution appointing Yoko Tai to serve as a member of the Board of Appeals for a
term to expire December 31, 2021.
A motion was made that this matter be Held, Pending Interview to the
Committee on Hearings . The motion carried.
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2018-0231 Resolution informing City Council of the reappointment of Sylvia Fields as a member
of the Allegheny Regional Asset District with a term to expire September 1, 2022.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2018-0232 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Hilda Fu to serve as a
member of the Allegheny Regional Asset District for a term to expire December 31,
2021.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
A motion was made that this matter be Referred for Interview to the
Committee on Hearings . The motion carried.
2018-0233 Resolution re-appointing Cynthia McCormick to serve as a member of the Civil
Service Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2021.
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
2018-0234 Resolution re-appointing Linda Johnson Wasler to serve as a member of the Civil
Service Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2021
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
2018-0235 Resolution appointing Harry Johnson II to serve as a member of the Civil Service
Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2021.
A motion was made that this matter be Held, Pending Interview to the
Committee on Human Resources , due back by 3/14/2018. The motion
carried.
2018-0236 Resolution informing City Council of the re appointment of Daniel Lavelle as a
member to the Urban Redevelopment Authority for a term to expire December 2,
2019.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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2018-0237 Resolution informing City Council of the re appointment of Ed Gainey as a member to
the Urban Redevelopment Authority for a term to expire December 2, 2021.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2018-0238 Resolution appointing Maelene J. Myers as a member of the Disruptive Properties
Appeals Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire December 31, 2021.
A motion was made that this matter be Held, Pending Interview to the
Committee on Hearings . The motion carried.
2018-0239 Resolution appointing Darren Lovell Whitfield to the Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS
Commission, per Title I: Administrative, Article IX: Boards, Commissions, and
Authorities, Chapter 179C: Establishment of Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission,
§179C.02(1) and §179C.02(2) of the Pittsburgh City Code of Ordinances.
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
2018-0240 Resolution appointing Diana Byas to the Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission, per
Title I: Administrative, Article IX: Boards, Commissions, and Authorities, Chapter
179C: Establishment of Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission, §179C.02(1) and
§179C.02(2) of the Pittsburgh City Code of Ordinances.
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
2018-0241 Resolution appointing Heidi Herald to the Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission, per
Title I: Administrative, Article IX: Boards, Commissions, and Authorities, Chapter
179C: Establishment of Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission, §179C.02(1) and
§179C.02(2) of the Pittsburgh City Code of Ordinances.
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
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2018-0242 Resolution appointing Julie Kmiec to the Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission, per
Title I: Administrative, Article IX: Boards, Commissions, and Authorities, Chapter
179C: Establishment of Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission, §179C.02(1) and
§179C.02(2) of the Pittsburgh City Code of Ordinances.
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
2018-0243 Resolution appointing Matthew Garofalo to the Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission,
per Title I: Administrative, Article IX: Boards, Commissions, and Authorities, Chapter
179C: Establishment of Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission, §179C.02(1) and
§179C.02(2) of the Pittsburgh City Code of Ordinances.
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE
ON FINANCE AND LAW
2018-0208 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for February 28, 2018 with a
NEGATIVE Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2018-0117 Resolution amending Resolution No. 777 of 2016 to further clarify the uses of the
South Side Parking Enhancement District Trust Fund.
SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs.
Kail-Smith
No: 2 - Ms. Gross, and Mrs. Harris
Abstain: 0
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2018-0209 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for February 28, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2018-0050 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to
enter into an Agreement or Agreements with MuniServices for the provision of audit
services for all applicable cable franchise and telecommunication Public Right of Way
(PROW) agreements. MuniServices will receive a contingency fee of 28% of all new
revenue collected as a result of the audits.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
and Mr. O'Connor
No: 1 - Mrs. Kail-Smith
Abstain: 0
2018-0128 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 Paula Pranka of a canine valued at Eight Thousand Five Hundred
Dollars ($8,500.00) to be deployed to the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Canine
Unit.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
2018-0210 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for February 28, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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2018-0134 Ordinance amending and supplementing the City of Pittsburgh Code, Title Six
(“Conduct”), Article III, Chapter 633 (“Dogs and Cats”) by amending subchapter
633.19 with respect to dogs that have bitten an individual without provocation.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
2018-0160 Resolution amending Resolution No. 546 of 2017 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, to define funding sources.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC WORKS
2018-0211 Report of the Committee on Public Works for February 28, 2018 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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2018-0136 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works
of the City of Pittsburgh to apply for grant funding from the Redevelopment Authority
of Allegheny County (RAAC) to make ADA compliant and other updates to the
Allegheny Landing Park located on the North Shore of the City of Pittsburgh. In the
event the grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures
not to exceed TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND ($250,000.00) dollars
for this stated purpose.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
2018-0137 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works
of the City of Pittsburgh to apply for grant funding from the Redevelopment Authority
of Allegheny County (RAAC) to install a spray feature in the Nelson Mandela Peace
Park located in the Garfield neighborhood. In the event this grant is awarded, this
resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed ONE
HUNDRED THOUSAND ($100,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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2018-0138 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works
of the City of Pittsburgh to apply for grant funding from the Redevelopment Authority
of Allegheny County (RAAC) to support the purchase of a property on the 900 block
of Bingham Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 (Parcel ID: 0003-G-00210-0000-00) in
relation to the Oliver Bath House Rehabilitation project. In the event the grant is
awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND ($250,000.00) dollars for this stated
purpose.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
HUMAN RESOURCES
2018-0212 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for February 28, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2018-0130 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services
Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with consultants and/or service providers for
professional services in connection with Civil Service and MPOETC required
assessment and evaluation of Public Safety candidates, and providing for payment of
the cost thereof. Cost 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, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
and Mr. O'Connor
No: 1 - Mrs. Kail-Smith
Abstain: 0
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2018-0132 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services
Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with PSI Services, Talent Measurement &
Education 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, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
and Mr. O'Connor
No: 1 - Mrs. Kail-Smith
Abstain: 0
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2018-0213 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for February 28,
2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2017-1930 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article IX
Measurements and Definitions, Chapter 926 Definitions by clarifying the definition of
an Adult Cabaret.
(Public Hearing Held 2-8-18)
SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
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2018-0083 Resolution amending Resolution No. 675 of 2017, effective November 6, 2017 by
updating the continued designation of an Oakland Business Improvement District.
SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
2018-0214 Report of the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management for
February 28, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2018-0133 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation &
Performance to enter into an Agreement, Agreements, or Amendments with RGH
Enterprises Inc. and Staples Contract & Commercial Inc. for the provision of
computer hardware and peripherals for all city departments for a sum not to exceed
$800,000 per year for 2018 and 2019, and $200,000 for 2020, totaling One Million
Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000) over the three-year period.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, and Mr.
O'Connor
No: 1 - Mrs. Kail-Smith
Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS - Councilman O'Connor called for a Cablecast
Post Agenda relative to the HIV/AIDS Commission.
EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ADJOURNMENT
LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
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Agenda
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 6, 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 Regular Meeting Agenda March 6, 2018
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
2018-0245
2018-0246
2018-0247
2018-0248
2018-0249
2018-0250
2018-0251
2018-0252
2018-0253
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS:
2018-0215 Resolution amending a number of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
authorization resolutions to reflect the change of the Community Development
Division from the Department of City Planning to the Office of Management and
Budget.
(Waiver of Rule 8 is Requested)
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
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2018-0216 Resolution submitting regulations for the implementation and enforcement of the
Landlord Registration Ordinance (i.e. City of Pittsburgh Code (“City Code”), Ch.
781 (“Residential Housing Rental Permit Program”)), to the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh as required by City Code §781.06 and recent Court Order in a related
active litigation matter in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, docketed
at GD 15-023074 (“Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh et al. v.
City of Pittsburgh”).
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
2018-0218 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety
to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional Services Agreement or
Agreements with ShotSpotter, Inc. (d/b/a SST, Inc.) for the continuation and
expansion of the City’s gunshot-detection system at an overall cost not to exceed
THREE MILLION THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX TWO-HUNDRED FIFTY
DOLLARS and NO CENTS ($3,386,250.00) over a three-year term.
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS:
2018-0244 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title I:
Administrative, Article XI: Human Resources, by adding Chapter 196: Public
Accessibility of Conflict of Interest Documentation.
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS:
2018-0219 Resolution re-appointing Sabina Deitrick as a Commissioner of the Planning
Commission of the City of Pittsburgh with a term to expire January 22, 2024.
2018-0220 Resolution re-appointing Jean Holland Dick as a Commissioner of the Planning
Commission of the City of Pittsburgh with a term to expire February 29, 2024.
2018-0221 Resolution re-appointing Christine Mondor as a Commissioner of the Pittsburgh
Planning Commission of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire on January 3,
2024.
2018-0222 Resolution reappointing Rev. Ricky Burgess as a member of the Housing Authority of
the City of Pittsburgh with a term to expire April 30, 2020.
2018-0223 Resolution reappointing Valerie McDonald Roberts as a member of the Housing
Authority of the City of Pittsburgh with a term to expire April 30, 2021.
2018-0224 Resolution informing City Council of the reappointment of Jeffrey Cohen as a member
of the Pittsburgh Parking Authority with a term to expire April 30, 2022
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2018-0225 Resolution appointing Rev. Liddy Barlow to serve as a member of the Commission
on Human Relations for a term to expire April 30, 2020.
2018-0226 Resolution informing City Council of the reappointment of Jill Weimer as a member of
the Sports and Exhibition Authority with a term to expire December 31, 2020.
2018-0227 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Anthony Coghill as a member
to the Sports and Exhibition Authority for a term to expire December 31, 2020.
2018-0228 Resolution informing City Council of the reappointment of Corey O’Connor as a
member of the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority with a term to expire September
1, 2022.
2018-0229 Resolution appointing David Price to serve as a member of the Board of Appeals for
a term to expire December 31, 2021.
2018-0230 Resolution appointing Yoko Tai to serve as a member of the Board of Appeals for a
term to expire December 31, 2021.
2018-0231 Resolution informing City Council of the reappointment of Sylvia Fields as a member
of the Allegheny Regional Asset District with a term to expire September 1, 2022.
2018-0232 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Hilda Fu to serve as a
member of the Allegheny Regional Asset District for a term to expire December 31,
2021.
2018-0233 Resolution re-appointing Cynthia McCormick to serve as a member of the Civil
Service Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2021.
2018-0234 Resolution re-appointing Linda Johnson Wasler to serve as a member of the Civil
Service Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2021
2018-0235 Resolution appointing Harry Johnson II to serve as a member of the Civil Service
Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2021.
2018-0236 Resolution informing City Council of the re appointment of Daniel Lavelle as a
member to the Urban Redevelopment Authority for a term to expire December 2,
2019.
2018-0237 Resolution informing City Council of the re appointment of Ed Gainey as a member to
the Urban Redevelopment Authority for a term to expire December 2, 2021.
2018-0238 Resolution appointing Maelene J. Myers as a member of the Disruptive Properties
Appeals Board of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire December 31, 2021.
2018-0239 Resolution appointing Darren Lovell Whitfield to the Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS
Commission, per Title I: Administrative, Article IX: Boards, Commissions, and
Authorities, Chapter 179C: Establishment of Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission,
§179C.02(1) and §179C.02(2) of the Pittsburgh City Code of Ordinances.
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR
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2018-0240 Resolution appointing Diana Byas to the Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission, per
Title I: Administrative, Article IX: Boards, Commissions, and Authorities, Chapter
179C: Establishment of Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission, §179C.02(1) and
§179C.02(2) of the Pittsburgh City Code of Ordinances.
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR
2018-0241 Resolution appointing Heidi Herald to the Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission, per
Title I: Administrative, Article IX: Boards, Commissions, and Authorities, Chapter
179C: Establishment of Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission, §179C.02(1) and
§179C.02(2) of the Pittsburgh City Code of Ordinances.
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR
2018-0242 Resolution appointing Julie Kmiec to the Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission, per
Title I: Administrative, Article IX: Boards, Commissions, and Authorities, Chapter
179C: Establishment of Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission, §179C.02(1) and
§179C.02(2) of the Pittsburgh City Code of Ordinances.
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR
2018-0243 Resolution appointing Matthew Garofalo to the Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission,
per Title I: Administrative, Article IX: Boards, Commissions, and Authorities, Chapter
179C: Establishment of Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission, §179C.02(1) and
§179C.02(2) of the Pittsburgh City Code of Ordinances.
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
AND LAW
2018-0208 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for February 28, 2018 with a
NEGATIVE Recommendation.
2018-0117 Resolution amending Resolution No. 777 of 2016 to further clarify the uses of the
South Side Parking Enhancement District Trust Fund.
SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS
Legislative History
2/13/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
2/21/18 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Finance and Law
2/28/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2018-0209 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for February 28, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2018-0050 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to
enter into an Agreement or Agreements with MuniServices for the provision of audit
services for all applicable cable franchise and telecommunication Public Right of Way
(PROW) agreements. MuniServices will receive a contingency fee of 28% of all new
revenue collected as a result of the audits.
Legislative History
1/30/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
2/7/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2/13/18 City Council RECOMMITTED to the Committee on
Finance and Law
2/14/18 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Finance and Law
2/21/18 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Finance and Law
2/28/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2018-0128 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 Paula Pranka of a canine valued at Eight Thousand Five Hundred
Dollars ($8,500.00) to be deployed to the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Canine
Unit.
Legislative History
2/20/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
2/28/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES
2018-0210 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for February 28, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
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2018-0134 Ordinance amending and supplementing the City of Pittsburgh Code, Title Six
(“Conduct”), Article III, Chapter 633 (“Dogs and Cats”) by amending subchapter
633.19 with respect to dogs that have bitten an individual without provocation.
Legislative History
2/20/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
2/28/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2018-0160 Resolution amending Resolution No. 546 of 2017 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, to define funding sources.
Legislative History
2/27/18 City Council Waived under Rule 8
2/27/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
2/28/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
2018-0211 Report of the Committee on Public Works for February 28, 2018 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
2018-0136 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public
Works of the City of Pittsburgh to apply for grant funding from the Redevelopment
Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC) to make ADA compliant and other updates
to the Allegheny Landing Park located on the North Shore of the City of Pittsburgh.
In the event the grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and
expenditures not to exceed TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND
($250,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.
Legislative History
2/20/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
2/28/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2018-0137 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public
Works of the City of Pittsburgh to apply for grant funding from the Redevelopment
Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC) to install a spray feature in the Nelson
Mandela Peace Park located in the Garfield neighborhood. In the event this grant is
awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($100,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.
Legislative History
2/20/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
2/28/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2018-0138 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public
Works of the City of Pittsburgh to apply for grant funding from the Redevelopment
Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC) to support the purchase of a property on the
900 block of Bingham Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 (Parcel ID:
0003-G-00210-0000-00) in relation to the Oliver Bath House Rehabilitation project.
In the event the grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and
expenditures not to exceed TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND
($250,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.
Legislative History
2/20/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
2/28/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON HUMAN
RESOURCES
2018-0212 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for February 28, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2018-0130 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services
Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with consultants and/or service providers for
professional services in connection with Civil Service and MPOETC required
assessment and evaluation of Public Safety candidates, and providing for payment of
the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $100,000.00.
Legislative History
2/20/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Human Resources
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2/28/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2018-0132 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services
Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with PSI Services, Talent Measurement &
Education 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.
Legislative History
2/20/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Human Resources
2/28/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2018-0213 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for February 28,
2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
2017-1930 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article IX
Measurements and Definitions, Chapter 926 Definitions by clarifying the definition of
an Adult Cabaret.
(Public Hearing Held 2-8-18)
SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS
Legislative History
9/26/17 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
10/4/17 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing to the Committee
on Hearings
10/4/17 Standing Committee Referred for Report and Recommendation
to the Commission - Planning Commission
10/4/17 Standing Committee Referred for Report and Recommendation
to the Commission - Planning Commission
12/20/17 Standing Committee Held for Public Hearing to the Committee
on Hearings
2/8/18 Committee on Hearings Public Hearing Held to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
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2/21/18 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
2/28/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2018-0083 Resolution amending Resolution No. 675 of 2017, effective November 6, 2017 by
updating the continued designation of an Oakland Business Improvement District.
SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS
Legislative History
2/6/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
2/14/18 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
2/21/18 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
2/28/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INNOVATION,
PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
2018-0214 Report of the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management for
February 28, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
2018-0133 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation &
Performance to enter into an Agreement, Agreements, or Amendments with RGH
Enterprises Inc. and Staples Contract & Commercial Inc. for the provision of
computer hardware and peripherals for all city departments for a sum not to exceed
$800,000 per year for 2018 and 2019, and $200,000 for 2020, totaling One Million
Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000) over the three-year period.
Legislative History
2/20/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Innovation, Performance and Asset
Management
2/28/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ADJOURNMENT
LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
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