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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 5, 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, Erika Strassburger Brenda F. Pree, City Clerk - Kimberly Clark-Baskin, Deputy City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2018 ROLL CALL Present 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATIONS 2018-0547 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend the National Council of Jewish Women Pittsburgh Section for 125 years of outstanding and impactful community service and advocacy and wishes NCJW many more successful years; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, June 7, 2018, to be “NCJW PITTSBURGH SECTION 125TH ANNIVERSARY 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. 2018-0548 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Elaine Ashcom for her years of service to Pittsburgh’s students and wishes her the best during retirement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare June 5, 2018 to be “Elaine Ashcom Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: MRS. STRASSBURGER AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. 2018-0549 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Tree of Life * Or L’Simcha for its rich history and contributions to the Pittsburgh community and welcomes and congratulates Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Meyers for assuming the leadership of this historic congregation; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, June 10, 2018, to be “RABBI HAZZAN JEFFREY MEYERS 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. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2018 2018-0550 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Council hereby declares Friday, June 22, 2018 as, “Take Your Dog To Work Day®” in the City of Pittsburgh. Section 2. The City of Pittsburgh encourages non-pet owners to enjoy the unconditional love and the benefits of companionship with a dog and to adopt a dog in need from a local shelter, rescue agency or humane society. Section 3. The City of Pittsburgh encourages other businesses to also participate in “Pet Sitters International “PSI’s Take Your Dog To Work Day®” on Friday, June 22nd, 2018. SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS PRESENTATION OF PAPERS COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS: 2018-0531 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Carl’s Tree Service - Landscaping in the amount of Ten Thousand Four Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($10,400.00) for emergency tree trimming and clean up services for a property owned by the Three Taxing Bodies located at 2901 Baun Road Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2018-0533 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, Union Trust Building, 501 Grant St., Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA for legal fees pertaining to police matters. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2018 2018-0534 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to amend an Agreement with Interface Studio, LLC, for the purpose of adding remaining funds for the Uptown and Fifth/Forbes Corridor Investment District not to exceed Three Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand, Seven Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($323,725.00) to the existing contract to complete all necessary planning studies. The final cost is not to exceed One Million, Five Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($1,575,000.00). Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS: 2018-0532 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Human Resources and Civil Service, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with McClelland Legal Search for executive search and recruiting services, for the City’s Chief Solicitor position, and providing for the payment thereof at a cost not to exceed Twenty Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($22,500.00). A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources 2018-0545 Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget” by transferring $25,000 to Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, $5,000 to the Northside Leadership Conference, and $5,000 each for Shotspotter Surveillance Cameras in the Neighborhoods of Brighton Heights, Brightwood, Allegheny Center, Allegheny West, East Allegheny, Spring Garden, Spring Hill, Summer Hill, Observatory Hill, and Troy Hill. SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2018 2018-0546 Resolution further amending Resolution 549, effective September 21, 2012 entitled "providing for an agreement/s, or use of existing agreements and/or a contract/s, or use of existing contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for City Council Neighborhood Needs Program and providing for the payment of the costs thereof", by transferring $25,000 to Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, $5,000 to the Northside Leadership Conference, and $5,000 each for Shotspotter Surveillance Cameras in the Neighborhoods of Brighton Heights, Brightwood, Allegheny Center, Allegheny West, East Allegheny, Spring Garden, Spring Hill, Summer Hill, Observatory Hill, and Troy Hill. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $453,712.38. SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS 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 COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS: 2018-0163 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 1600 Smallman Street project. (Council District 7) Councilwoman Gross voted No A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2018-0164 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 1600 Smallman Street project. (Council District 7) Councilwoman Gross voted No A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs City of Pittsburgh Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2018 2018-0535 Resolution creating the Smallman Street Tax Increment Financing District, adopting and agreeing to participate in the Smallman Street Tax Increment Financing Plan and authorizing related agreements. (Council District 7) Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2018-0536 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, the County of Allegheny and the School District of Pittsburgh providing for the funding and/or financing, monitoring, implementation and termination of the Smallman Street Tax Increment Financing District. (Council District 7) Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2018-0537 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 252, effective May 8, 2017, entitled “Authorizing the execution of a cooperation agreement or agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for reimbursement from the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh of certain costs to be incurred by the City of Pittsburgh related to Smallman Street in the Strip District of the City of Pittsburgh,” as amended by Resolution No. 745, effective December 8, 2017 authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding to support Smallman Street Preliminary and Final Design, and further providing for agreements and expenditures at an anticipated cost of $457,412.56 for this stated purpose. (Council District 7) Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS: 2018-0538 Resolution amending Resolution 69 of 1994 to authorize the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Finance and Public Works to enter into a Transfer and Maintenance Agreement with the Korean War Veterans Of Western Pennsylvania Memorial Fund, Inc. in order to finalize the transfer of the Korean War Veterans Memorial to the City of Pittsburgh and the concurrent acceptance of the transfer of a maintenance fund to the City for assisting with its future maintenance obligations for the Memorial. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2018 2018-0539 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative, Article I: General Provisions, Article IX: Boards and Commissions, by changing the name of the Commission on City Archives to the Records Management Advisory Commission, adding definitions, and amending the Commission’s duties and membership. SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2018-0540 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title One, Administrative, Chapter 154, to create a Division of Records Management within the Office of the City Clerk in order to encompass policy, planning, and management of active and inactive City records and to formalize the status of the Division. SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law 2018-0544 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Municipal Code Corporation in the amount of $11,491.30 in payment for services in connection with the codification of Ordinances. SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS 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 2018-0541 Resolution appointing Sean Coleman to serve as a member of the Ethics Hearing Board for a term to expire June 1, 2021. Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings 2018-0542 Communication from City Controller Michael Lamb, submitting the City of Pittsburgh Capital Projects Accounting Close and Report, dated May 29, 2018, in accordance with Ordinance 29 of 2010. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2018 2018-0543 Communication from John H. Patterson, Executive Director of Pittsburgh Community Television Corporation, submitting PCTV’s 2017 Annual Report. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW 2018-0526 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 30, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2018-0398 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through G: A: 5148-50 N Evaline, B: 1313 Reddour, C: 1225 Spring Garden, D: 0 University, E: 2537 Perrysville, F: 2615 Perrysville, G: 2145 Mazette A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS 2018-0527 Report of the Committee on Public Works for May 30, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2018 2018-0488 Resolution providing for the establishment of a Lease Agreement with the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden for the City facility known as the Scaife Garage and associated property located at on Mellon Park Road adjacent to the public parking lot and the Garden Center Facility for an annual rental fee of One Dollar ($1.00) per year until May 31, 2031, with the possibility of renewal. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 2018-0517 Resolution amending Resolution 24 of 2016, entitled “Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment, and supplies in connection with the installation of Audible Pedestrian & Traffic Signals;, and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $595,000.00” to account for additional ARLE grant funding. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 2018-0519 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from the Heinz Endowments to support the City of Tomorrow Challenge and further providing 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: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 City of Pittsburgh Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2018 Abstain: 0 2018-0520 Resolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership to participate in the City of Tomorrow Challenge and assist the City in developing a regional transportation vision and provide for the payment at a cost thereof, not to exceed $55,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2018-0528 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for May 30, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2018-0507 Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution number 797 of 2017, effective January 1, 2018, entitled “adopting and approving the 2018 Capital Budget and the 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2018 through 2023 Capital Improvement Program” by increasing Economic Development and Housing project by $200,000. SPONSOR /S: REV. BURGESS A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT City of Pittsburgh Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2018 2018-0529 Report of the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management for May 30, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2018-0489 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement for the hiring of Cycom Data Systems, Inc., to continue maintaining and upgrading CityLaw, the Department of Law's legal case management and administrative support software system at a cost not to exceed $11,346.00 (Eleven Thousand, Three Hundred Forty-Six Dollars). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 2018-0530 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for May 30, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2018-0482 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Keystone - Flats on Third, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 City of Pittsburgh Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2018 2018-0483 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Oxbridge Townhouses at 1928, 1952, 1958 and 1962 Josephine Street, Pittsburgh PA. 15203. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 2018-0484 Resolution adopting the Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Mintwood Condominiums project which will involve the repurposing of the existing warehouse building, located along the north side of Mintwood Street, between Denny and 37th Street, in the 6th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 2018-0485 Resolution adopting the Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Environmental Charter School project which will create additional sanitary flow due to an increase in student population along with interior renovations to the existing building at 5525 Columbo Street, Pittsburgh 15206, which is located in the 11th Ward. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 City of Pittsburgh Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2018 2018-0486 Resolution adopting the Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Allegheny General Hospital - Academic Cancer Center project which is the construction a new 59,500 square foot, 3.5 story medical facility, specializing in cancer care, connected to the existing Allegheny General Hospital located in the 22nd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS APPROVAL OF MINUTES ADJOURNMENT LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 12