City Council
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · September 11, 2018
Minutes
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 11, 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
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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
2018-0861 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby declare September 11, 2018 to be “Robert W. Farrow
Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSOR /S: MR. LAVELLE AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2018-0862 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby declare the month of September 2018 to be “Addiction
Recovery Month” in the City of Pittsburgh, and encourages all citizens to recognize
treatment and recovery support programs throughout the rest of the year and beyond.
SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2018-0863 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby memorialize Barbara Luderowski celebrating her life of 88
years including 41 years of distinguished service to the Mattress Factory museum and
her outstanding contributions to the North Side, the City of Pittsburgh and the art
community, locally, nationally and internationally.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in celebration of her wonderful life the
Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the week of September 10th
through the 16th, 2018 to be “Barbara Luderowski Week” in the City of
Pittsburgh.
SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
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2018-0864 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and honor historic citizen and commends all of the
2018 sponsors and participants in the annual German Heritage Recognition
Luncheon; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Saturday, September 15, 2018 to be “German Day” in the City of
Pittsburgh. *Glück Auf!*
SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2018-0865 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby commend University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement
Centers for showing its commitment and dedication to the community; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Monday, September 17, 2018, to be “University of Pittsburgh
Community Engagement Centers 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.
2018-0866 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, September 8, 2018, to be “Riverview
Park Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
2018-0867 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Pittsburgh City Council does
hereby declare September 12, 2018 to be “Urban Pathways K-5 Ringing in
Reading Day” in the Commonwealth State of Pennsylvania.
SPONSOR /S: MR. LAVELLE 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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2018-0845 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 The Muddy Cup
Coffee House in order that it will utilize a portion of the first floor of the City of
Pittsburgh building located at 1555 Broadway Avenue, #102, to operate a
commercial coffee shop.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2018-0846 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement with McGrail & Associates, 1714 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA
for professional consulting services in connection with billboard tax litigation in an
amount not to exceed Sixty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($60,000.00).
(Executive Session Requested)
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2018-0847 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Twenty
Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars and 18 cents ($20,356.18) in favor of
William Jones and his attorneys Maurice A. Nernberg and Associates, fully releasing
the City from all claims and liability as described in a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny
County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 16-020169.
(Executive Session Requested)
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2018-0859 Resolution amending Resolution number 797 of 2017, as amended by Resolution
number 571 of 2018, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2018 Capital
Budget” in order to correct job numbers and departments, clarify fund sources, and
re-fund the Comprehensive Plan
SPONSOR /S: REV. BURGESS
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
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2018-0849 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of a warrant in favor of
Grounded Solutions Network in the amount of $5,000.00 for creating the
Inclusionary Housing and Incentive Zoning Exploratory Committee Recommendations
Memo.
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
2018-0850 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to amend an
Agreement with Studio Bryan Hanes, LLC, for the purpose of adding remaining funds
for the Sheraden Park Master Plan not to exceed Eighty-Thousand Dollars
($80,000.00) to the existing contract to complete all necessary planning studies. The
final cost is not to exceed One-Hundred and Sixty Thousand Dollars ($160,000.00).
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
2018-0851 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Planning to
enter into a Professional Service Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and
MCKAY LODGE FINE ARTS CONSERVATION LABORATORY, INC for
photodocumentation, test removal of a mosaic section, and accompanying feasibility
report for the Mosaic work of Art by Artist Vigil Cantini and owned by the City
located between the existing Centre Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard Bridges.
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic
Development
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
2018-0852 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Safety, on
behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement with the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Division of Highway
Safety, Police Traffic Services Grant, for the purpose of receiving grant funds in the
amount of three hundred fifty thousand twenty four dollars and ninety cents
($350,024.90) that will be used for Driving Under the Influence enforcement and
outreach activities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services
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2018-0853 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Public Safety to enter on behalf of
the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with St.
Moritz Security Services, Inc. for security guard services at rates in compliance with
and subject to any applicable requirements, including but not limited to collective
bargaining commitments and the City of Pittsburgh Service Worker Prevailing Wage
Ordinance.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services
2018-0854 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Public Safety to enter on behalf of
the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with
InTime Solutions, Inc. for EMS scheduling and timekeeping services at a total cost
not to exceed SEVENTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS and NO CENTS ($79,725.00).
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS:
2018-0855 Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and
between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Oak Moss
Associates, LLC, or an entity to be formed, with respect to the sale of Block 55-P,
Lots 37 and 39, situated in the 15th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, -- Council
District No. 5 (commercial development).
Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
2018-0860 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Office of Management and Budget to enter
into a Non-Exclusive License Agreement with the Federal General Services
Administration for the Veterans Affairs Highland Drive Campus at 7180 Highland
Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 for limited use and to conduct due diligence pursuant to
the application approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the
Department of Justice to acquire the property for law enforcement and emergency
management purposes.
Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
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2018-0856 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements,
allowing for compensation paid to PennDot of the local costs associated with the East
Carson St. Supplemental Improvement Project being undertaken by PennDot, and
further providing for payment of the cost not to exceed $680,737.35
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
2018-0857 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements,
allowing for compensation paid to PennDot of the local costs associated with the
Forbes Ave Improvement Project being undertaken by PennDot, and further
providing for payment of the cost not to exceed $380,480.08.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER:
2018-0858 Resolution amending Resolution No. 137 of 2018, which authorized the City to enter
into an agreement with RGH Enterprises Inc. and Staples Contract & Commercial
Inc. for a term of three years, to revise language related to financial system information
and the annual authorized amounts.
Read and referred to the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset
Management
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2018-0804 Resolution appointing Ross Chapman as Director of the Department of Parks and
Recreation of the City of Pittsburgh.
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE
ON FINANCE AND LAW
2018-0839 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for September 5, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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2018-0787 Resolution transferring the amount of $100,000 from the Office of Management and
Budget’s Operating Budget, JDE Account 11101.102200.53.53901.2018, to the
Workforce Development Fund, Job Number 0222806700, Fund 28067, Budget
Year 2018.
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 R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
2018-0840 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for September 5, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2018-0792 Resolution providing for a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s)
with DELTAWRX to conduct a public safety technology assessment and prepare an
investment roadmap for the City of Pittsburgh and providing for the payment thereof
at a cost not to exceed $189,888.00.
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
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2018-0793 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Safety to
execute relevant agreements to receive a grant from the Firehouse Subs Foundation
with a cash value of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY
TWO ($18,922.00) dollars for this stated purpose. The grant comes in the form of
equipment consisting of 150 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Kits,
150 Safety Vests, 150 Disaster Preparedness Starter Kits and 20 Personal Bleeding
Control Kits to support the Community Emergency Response Program administered
by the Department of Public Safety.
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
2018-0794 Ordinance amending and supplementing the City of Pittsburgh Code, Title Four
(“Public Places and Property”), Article XVII (“Motion Pictures”) by amending
Chapter 492 with respect to drone filming on, of, within or above City parks, in
connection with commercial drone use as referenced in City Code Ch. 473.04
(“Recreational Activities”), City regulations and Federal Aviation Administration
regulations.
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
2018-0841 Report of the Committee on Public Works for September 5, 2018 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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2018-0800 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works
to enter into a Green Infrastructure Mini-Grant Agreement and a Project and
Maintenance Agreement with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority and
Lawrenceville United in connection with the maintenance of the rain garden in Duncan
Park.
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
2018-0801 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and
Infrastructure (DOMI) to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from
the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC)’s Active Allegheny
program to conduct a study to identify access barriers to Homewood Park and
further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed FIFTY
THOUSAND ($50,000.00) 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
Abstain: 0
2018-0802 Resolution providing for use of an Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with AECOM
Technical Services, Inc., Controllers contract #51851, in order to assist the City with
Traffic Support Services, and provide for the payment at a cost thereof, not to exceed
$45,000.00.
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
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2018-0803 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements,
for compensation to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of the local costs associated
with the State Route 0400 (North Dallas Avenue / Bennett Street) Project being
undertaken by PennDOT on City of Pittsburgh streets, and further providing for
payment of costs not to exceed $26,926.00.
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
2018-0842 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for September 5,
2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2018-0790 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section
902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from CP, Commercial Planned Unit Development
to HC, Highway Commercial, a certain property at 1054 Banksville Avenue, Block
Number 16-E, lot number 125; in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System.
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
A motion was made that this matter be Reconsider. The motion carried.
A motion was made that this matter be RECOMMITTED to the Committee
on Land Use and Economic Development. The motion carried.
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A motion was made that this matter be Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Hearings . The motion carried.
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY COGHILL PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
URBAN RECREATION
2018-0843 Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for September 5, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2018-0788 Ordinance amending and supplementing the City of Pittsburgh Code, Title Four
(“Public Places and Property”), Article XI (“Parks and Playgrounds”) by amending
Chapter 473 with respect to drone usage upon, within or above City Parks in order
to allow for limited drone use in conjunction with City Code Ch. 492 (“Film Permits”)
and applicable federal regulations.
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
2018-0844 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for September 5, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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2018-0795 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Property in
the 25th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of
Allegheny County as Block 22-H, Lot 194 (Council District No. 6 - Residential
Development - 1716 Brighton Place).
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
2018-0796 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Property in
the 12th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of
Allegheny County as Block 125-A, Lot 277 (Council District No. 9 - Site
Assemblage for future redevelopment - 220 Auburn Street).
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
2018-0797 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Properties in
the 12th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of
Allegheny County as Block 124-J, Lots 232, 233, 234, 235, 261, 271, 272, 273,
274, 281, 282, 283, 287, 293, 295, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302 and Block 124-N,
Lot 358 (Council District No. 9 - Site Assemblage for future redevelopment - 515,
518 Larimer Avenue, 117 Meadow Street, 105, 107, 109, 111, 119, 121, 123
Stoebner Way, 110, 114, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, and 130 Winslow Street).
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, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
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No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris
2018-0798 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Properties in
the 12th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of
Allegheny County as Block 124-N, Lots 199, 197, 196, 15, 34, 32, 29, 3, 6, 20, 8,
14, 12, and Block 125-A, Lots 371, 375 and Block 83-S, Lots 296, and 301
(Council District No. 9 - Site Assemblage for future redevelopment - 159, 163, 165
Carver Street , 118, 121, 125, 130, 133, 138, 146, 149, 150, 154, 163, 165, and
169 Auburn Street).
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, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris
2018-0799 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Property in
the 25th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of
Allegheny County as Block 22-H, Lot 56 (Council District No. 6 - Residential
Rehabilitation - 858 California Avenue).
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
2018-0825 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for RGB Shadyside, LLC, 308 S. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
15206.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
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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
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Agenda
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 11, 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 Regular Meeting Agenda September 11, 2018
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
2018-0861
2018-0862
2018-0863
2018-0864
2018-0865
2018-0866
2018-0867
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS:
2018-0845 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 The Muddy Cup
Coffee House in order that it will utilize a portion of the first floor of the City of
Pittsburgh building located at 1555 Broadway Avenue, #102, to operate a
commercial coffee shop.
2018-0846 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement with McGrail & Associates, 1714 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA
for professional consulting services in connection with billboard tax litigation in an
amount not to exceed Sixty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($60,000.00).
(Executive Session Requested)
2018-0847 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Twenty
Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars and 18 cents ($20,356.18) in favor of
William Jones and his attorneys Maurice A. Nernberg and Associates, fully releasing
the City from all claims and liability as described in a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny
County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 16-020169.
(Executive Session Requested)
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2018-0859 Resolution amending Resolution number 797 of 2017, as amended by Resolution
number 571 of 2018, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2018 Capital
Budget” in order to correct job numbers and departments, clarify fund sources, and
re-fund the Comprehensive Plan
SPONSOR /S: REV. BURGESS
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
2018-0849 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of a warrant in favor of
Grounded Solutions Network in the amount of $5,000.00 for creating the
Inclusionary Housing and Incentive Zoning Exploratory Committee Recommendations
Memo.
2018-0850 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to amend an
Agreement with Studio Bryan Hanes, LLC, for the purpose of adding remaining funds
for the Sheraden Park Master Plan not to exceed Eighty-Thousand Dollars
($80,000.00) to the existing contract to complete all necessary planning studies. The
final cost is not to exceed One-Hundred and Sixty Thousand Dollars ($160,000.00).
2018-0851 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Planning to
enter into a Professional Service Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and
MCKAY LODGE FINE ARTS CONSERVATION LABORATORY, INC for
photodocumentation, test removal of a mosaic section, and accompanying feasibility
report for the Mosaic work of Art by Artist Vigil Cantini and owned by the City
located between the existing Centre Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard Bridges.
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
2018-0852 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Safety, on
behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement with the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Division of Highway
Safety, Police Traffic Services Grant, for the purpose of receiving grant funds in the
amount of three hundred fifty thousand twenty four dollars and ninety cents
($350,024.90) that will be used for Driving Under the Influence enforcement and
outreach activities.
2018-0853 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Public Safety to enter on behalf of
the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with St.
Moritz Security Services, Inc. for security guard services at rates in compliance with
and subject to any applicable requirements, including but not limited to collective
bargaining commitments and the City of Pittsburgh Service Worker Prevailing Wage
Ordinance.
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2018-0854 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Public Safety to enter on behalf of
the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with
InTime Solutions, Inc. for EMS scheduling and timekeeping services at a total cost
not to exceed SEVENTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS and NO CENTS ($79,725.00).
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS:
2018-0855 Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and
between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Oak Moss
Associates, LLC, or an entity to be formed, with respect to the sale of Block 55-P,
Lots 37 and 39, situated in the 15th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, -- Council
District No. 5 (commercial development).
2018-0860 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Office of Management and Budget to enter
into a Non-Exclusive License Agreement with the Federal General Services
Administration for the Veterans Affairs Highland Drive Campus at 7180 Highland
Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 for limited use and to conduct due diligence pursuant to
the application approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the
Department of Justice to acquire the property for law enforcement and emergency
management purposes.
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
2018-0856 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements,
allowing for compensation paid to PennDot of the local costs associated with the East
Carson St. Supplemental Improvement Project being undertaken by PennDot, and
further providing for payment of the cost not to exceed $680,737.35
2018-0857 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements,
allowing for compensation paid to PennDot of the local costs associated with the
Forbes Ave Improvement Project being undertaken by PennDot, and further
providing for payment of the cost not to exceed $380,480.08.
COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER:
2018-0858 Resolution amending Resolution No. 137 of 2018, which authorized the City to enter
into an agreement with RGH Enterprises Inc. and Staples Contract & Commercial
Inc. for a term of three years, to revise language related to financial system
information and the annual authorized amounts.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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2018-0804 Resolution appointing Ross Chapman as Director of the Department of Parks and
Recreation of the City of Pittsburgh.
Legislative History
8/28/18 City Council Held, Pending Interview to the Committee
on Hearings
9/5/18 Standing Committee Interview Held
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
AND LAW
2018-0839 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for September 5, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2018-0787 Resolution transferring the amount of $100,000 from the Office of Management and
Budget’s Operating Budget, JDE Account 11101.102200.53.53901.2018, to the
Workforce Development Fund, Job Number 0222806700, Fund 28067, Budget
Year 2018.
Legislative History
8/28/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
9/5/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES
2018-0840 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for September 5, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2018-0792 Resolution providing for a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s)
with DELTAWRX to conduct a public safety technology assessment and prepare an
investment roadmap for the City of Pittsburgh and providing for the payment thereof
at a cost not to exceed $189,888.00.
Legislative History
8/28/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
9/5/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2018-0793 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Safety to
execute relevant agreements to receive a grant from the Firehouse Subs Foundation
with a cash value of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY
TWO ($18,922.00) dollars for this stated purpose. The grant comes in the form of
equipment consisting of 150 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Kits,
150 Safety Vests, 150 Disaster Preparedness Starter Kits and 20 Personal Bleeding
Control Kits to support the Community Emergency Response Program administered
by the Department of Public Safety.
Legislative History
8/28/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
9/5/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2018-0794 Ordinance amending and supplementing the City of Pittsburgh Code, Title Four
(“Public Places and Property”), Article XVII (“Motion Pictures”) by amending
Chapter 492 with respect to drone filming on, of, within or above City parks, in
connection with commercial drone use as referenced in City Code Ch. 473.04
(“Recreational Activities”), City regulations and Federal Aviation Administration
regulations.
Legislative History
8/28/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Safety Services
9/5/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
2018-0841 Report of the Committee on Public Works for September 5, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2018-0800 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public
Works to enter into a Green Infrastructure Mini-Grant Agreement and a Project and
Maintenance Agreement with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority and
Lawrenceville United in connection with the maintenance of the rain garden in Duncan
Park.
Legislative History
8/28/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
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9/5/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2018-0801 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and
Infrastructure (DOMI) to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from
the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC)’s Active Allegheny
program to conduct a study to identify access barriers to Homewood Park and
further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed FIFTY
THOUSAND ($50,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.
Legislative History
8/28/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
9/5/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2018-0802 Resolution providing for use of an Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with AECOM
Technical Services, Inc., Controllers contract #51851, in order to assist the City with
Traffic Support Services, and provide for the payment at a cost thereof, not to
exceed $45,000.00.
Legislative History
8/28/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
9/5/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2018-0803 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements,
for compensation to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of the local costs associated
with the State Route 0400 (North Dallas Avenue / Bennett Street) Project being
undertaken by PennDOT on City of Pittsburgh streets, and further providing for
payment of costs not to exceed $26,926.00.
Legislative History
8/28/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
9/5/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2018-0842 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for September 5,
2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
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2018-0790 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section
902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from CP, Commercial Planned Unit Development
to HC, Highway Commercial, a certain property at 1054 Banksville Avenue, Block
Number 16-E, lot number 125; in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System.
Legislative History
8/28/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
9/5/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY COGHILL PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON URBAN RECREATION
2018-0843 Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for September 5, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2018-0788 Ordinance amending and supplementing the City of Pittsburgh Code, Title Four
(“Public Places and Property”), Article XI (“Parks and Playgrounds”) by amending
Chapter 473 with respect to drone usage upon, within or above City Parks in order
to allow for limited drone use in conjunction with City Code Ch. 492 (“Film Permits”)
and applicable federal regulations.
Legislative History
8/28/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Urban Recreation
9/5/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
2018-0844 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for September 5, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2018-0795 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Property in
the 25th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of
Allegheny County as Block 22-H, Lot 194 (Council District No. 6 - Residential
Development - 1716 Brighton Place).
Legislative History
8/28/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
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9/5/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2018-0796 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Property in
the 12th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of
Allegheny County as Block 125-A, Lot 277 (Council District No. 9 - Site
Assemblage for future redevelopment - 220 Auburn Street).
Legislative History
8/28/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
9/5/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2018-0797 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Properties in
the 12th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of
Allegheny County as Block 124-J, Lots 232, 233, 234, 235, 261, 271, 272, 273,
274, 281, 282, 283, 287, 293, 295, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302 and Block 124-N,
Lot 358 (Council District No. 9 - Site Assemblage for future redevelopment - 515,
518 Larimer Avenue, 117 Meadow Street, 105, 107, 109, 111, 119, 121, 123
Stoebner Way, 110, 114, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, and 130 Winslow Street).
Legislative History
8/28/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
9/5/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2018-0798 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Properties in
the 12th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of
Allegheny County as Block 124-N, Lots 199, 197, 196, 15, 34, 32, 29, 3, 6, 20, 8,
14, 12, and Block 125-A, Lots 371, 375 and Block 83-S, Lots 296, and 301
(Council District No. 9 - Site Assemblage for future redevelopment - 159, 163, 165
Carver Street , 118, 121, 125, 130, 133, 138, 146, 149, 150, 154, 163, 165, and
169 Auburn Street).
Legislative History
8/28/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
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9/5/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2018-0799 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all
the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Property in
the 25th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of
Allegheny County as Block 22-H, Lot 56 (Council District No. 6 - Residential
Rehabilitation - 858 California Avenue).
Legislative History
8/28/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
9/5/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2018-0825 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for RGB Shadyside, LLC, 308 S. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
15206.
Legislative History
9/4/18 City Council Waived under Rule 8
9/4/18 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
9/5/18 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ADJOURNMENT
LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
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