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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 2, 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 October 2, 2018 ROLL CALL Present 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger Absent 1 - Ms. Gross PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATIONS 2018-0938 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend the Young Preservationists Association of Pittsburgh for preserving our region’s unique history and providing a platform for young people to participate in historic preservation; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, October 5th, 2018 to be “Young Preservationists Association of Pittsburgh 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. Enactment No: 642 2018-0939 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize, commend and congratulate Chief Darryl Jones for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from Nabhi Christian Ministries for being an inspirational change agent with exceptional training, strategic leadership skills, strength, character, endurance, faith, intelligence and vision. SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. Enactment No: 643 2018-0940 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize, commend and congratulate Dr. David G. Hall for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from Nabhi Christian Ministries for his extraordinary body of work as an exemplary professional and a dedicated role model in the service of his community. SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. Enactment No: 644 City of Pittsburgh Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 2018-0941 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate Professor Thaddeus Massalski for being named Polonian of the Year and commend him for his work in the field of science; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, October 6, 2018, to be “Dr. Thaddeus Massalski Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: MRS. KAIL-SMITH AND ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried. Enactment No: 645 PUBLIC COMMENTS PRESENTATION OF PAPERS COUNCILMAN ANTHONY COGHILL PRESENTS: 2018-0926 Ordinance amending Title Four: Public Places and Property, Article l, Public Rights-of-Way, Chapter 417: Pavement Protection, by adding new sections, entitled 417.06; Preservation of Brick, Block Stone, Wood and other Original Pavement Material, and 417.07; Pavement Milling, and amending section 412.01(c) to ensure that policies related to the two new sections are filed with the City Clerk. SPONSOR /S: MR. COGHILL Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS: 2018-0942 Ordinance amending Pittsburgh City Code, Title Five: Traffic, Article VII: Parking; by amending language to Sections 541.01 and 541.04. 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 Public Safety Services COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS: City of Pittsburgh Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 2018-0927 Resolution providing for an Agreement, or Agreements with the Fair Housing Partnership, to provide comprehensive fair housing training to all relevant staff members of the City of Pittsburgh, the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, the Urban Redevelopment Authority, and private housing providers. Training will include understanding affirmatively furthering fair housing, reasonable accommodation and modifications, and general fair housing laws, in an amount not to exceed $56,600.00. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2018-0928 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 13th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 174-J, Lots 96 and 97 (Council District No. 9 - Residential Development - 625 and 627 N. Homewood Avenue) Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2018-0929 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 31st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 184-E, Lot 80 (Council District No. 5 - Future Development - 1201 Mifflin Road) Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs 2018-0930 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the following Publicly-Owned Properties in the 25th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 22-H, Lot 49, and Block 22-M, Lot 35, - Council District No. 6 - (906 California Avenue and 1517 Brighton Place - Side yards) Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs City of Pittsburgh Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 2018-0936 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title I: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 161: Contracts, by repealing Section 161.34 in its entirety and adding language directing City departments to review possible application of Project Labor Agreements to projects. (Waiver of Rule 8 Requested) SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion carried. Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS: 2018-0931 Resolution providing for a resolution for the Mayor, the Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Quetica for professional services relating to fleet telematics and snow route optimization at a cost not to exceed $1,453,924.00 over a three year period with two one-year optional renewals. Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS: 2018-0935 Resolution amending Resolution number 592 of 2018, entitled “authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership for services rendered by Clean Team employees within the South Side PED” so as to increase the not to exceed amount by twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). 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 Public Works 2018-0932 Resolution appointing Ronald Romano, as Chief of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services of the City of Pittsburgh. A motion was made that this matter be Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 2018-0933 Communication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting a Fiscal Audit of the Department of Parks and Recreation Frick Park Trust Fund (FPTF), dated September 19, 2018. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2018-0934 Communication from the City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget, submitting acting pay requests on behalf of the Department of Innovation and Performance for Sylvia Harris, Jennifer Olzinger, and Greg Warner per the Acting Pay Policy. 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 2018-0919 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for September 26, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2018-0817 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Maher Duessel to provide independent auditing services for the City for three years at a total cost not to exceed Four Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand, One Hundred and Sixty Dollars ($428,160.00). (Briefing Held 9/18/18) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 3 - Mr. Coghill, Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris City of Pittsburgh Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 2018-0819 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Tucker Independent Medical Experts, Inc., 2400 Ansys Drive, Suite 102, Canonsburg, PA 15317 in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($5,000.00) for professional services in connection with litigation. (Executive Session held 9/19/18) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 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 held 9/25/18) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES 2018-0920 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for September 26, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 2018-0878 Resolution amending Resolution No. 402 of 2017, effective July 13, 2017, authorizing the Department of Public Safety, Office of Special Events, to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into an agreement or agreements with Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, Inc. (“P3R”) for providing professional services with regard to the management of the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race (“Great Race”). Said agreement or agreements shall be for a term of three years (2017-2019) at a total cost to the City not to exceed Two Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred and Sixteen Dollars and Ninety Cents ($204,416.90) Sixty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($60,000.00) for 2017, and for each of the years 2018-19, the greater of Sixty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($60,000.00) or 40% of net revenues generated by the Great Race. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 2018-0879 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Shallow Creek Kennels, Inc., in the amount of $8,000.00 for the purchase of one canine for the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Police. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS City of Pittsburgh Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 2018-0921 Report of the Committee on Public Works for September 26, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2018-0884 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 SR400 (N. Dallas Ave/Bennett St) ADA Ramp Project being undertaken by PennDot, and further providing for payment of the cost not to exceed $26,926.00 A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES 2018-0922 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for September 26, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2018-0907 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of MVP Strategies in the amount of $7,500.00 for Anti-Harassment Training provided to the City of Pittsburgh Leadership (Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, Directors, Assistant Directors) to help them develop tools to more proactively and effectively address sexual harassment and other types of abuse in their sphere of influence, both professionally and personally. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, 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 October 2, 2018 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2018-0923 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for September 26, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2018-0559 Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as the Peterson House, located at 172 46th Street (80-P-160), in the Lawrenceville Neighborhood, in the 9th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. (Public Hearing held 9/25/18) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 2018-0789 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning ("DCP") to enter into a Contract or Agreement with Boss Control LLC to expand the Energy Intelligence Network through the installation of plug load monitors., in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross City of Pittsburgh Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT 2018-0924 Report of the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management for September 26, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2018-0832 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Acting Director of the Department of Innovation and Performance to enter into an Agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for Hootsuite Enterprise Social Relationship Platform, to better manage the City’s online constituent service efforts, with annual cost of the agreement not to exceed $104,950.45. (Briefing Held 9/26/18) A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 2018-0925 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for September 26, 2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation. A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried. 2018-0880 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Riverfront Residences II at Waterfront Place between its intersection with 16th and 21st Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Pittsburgh Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 2018-0881 Resolution adopting the Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Arrott Building Hotel project which will involve the repurposing of the existing 18 story office building into a hotel with a full-service restaurant at street level. The site is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Wood Street and Fourth Avenue (401 Wood Street), in the 1st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh. A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 2018-0882 Resolution approving execution of a Deed by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh for the sale of Block 84-B, Lots 172, 240 and 256, in the 8th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, in the East Liberty Neighborhood - S. Beatty Street, Mignonette Street and Tamello Way - Council District No. 9 A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross City of Pittsburgh Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2018 2018-0883 Resolution authorizing the approval of the 2018 Housing Opportunity Fund Annual Allocation Plan. (Council Districts All). A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross 2018-0915 Resolution approving the Cooperation Agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority to Fund and Implement the Pittsburgh Housing Opportunity Fund. SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris Absent: 1 - Ms. Gross MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS - Ms. Gross APPROVAL OF MINUTES ADJOURNMENT LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER City of Pittsburgh Page 12