City Council
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · October 9, 2018
Minutes
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 9, 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 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
Absent 1 - Mr. Lavelle
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
2018-0966 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby commend Fund My Future for their work in creating a culture
of savings throughout the Pittsburgh region, celebrates the success of the program
during its first year of operation, and encourages families to plan for their financial
future; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby
declare October 12, 2018 to be “National Savings 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.
Enactment No: 673
2018-0967 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby declare Wednesday, October 10, 2018, to celebrate the
“40th Anniversary of West Park Court” 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: 674
2018-0968 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby commend The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank for their
vision of communities where all families have an equal opportunity to thrive; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare the week of September 24-30, 2018, to be “National Diaper Need
Awareness Week” in the City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSOR /S: REV. BURGESS AND ALL MEMBERS
A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.
Enactment No: 675
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2018-0969 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby commend all the honorees being recognized at the 3rd Annual
Jazz on the Hill fundraiser; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare October 4, 2018 to be “Jazz on the Hill 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.
Enactment No: 676
2018-0970 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby declare October 4, 2018 to be “Nadine Masagara-Taylor
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.
Enactment No: 677
2018-0971 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend PPG for being a leader in
manufacturing, employment, and community engagement and congratulates PPG for
135 years of innovation, success, and service; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh
declares October 9, 2018, to be “PPG 135TH 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.
Enactment No: 678
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2018-0972 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby welcome Dr. Scott D. Fech as the 19th Head of School for
Winchester Thurston School and wishes him the best in his new role; and,
BE, IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Thursday, October 11 to be “Dr. Scott D. Fech Installation
Ceremony 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.
Enactment No: 679
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS:
2018-0949 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Seven Thousand
Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) in favor of Elleanna Adams and her attorneys,
John P. Goodrich, Esquire and Goodrich & Associates, P.C., fully releasing the City
from all claims and liability for alleged personal injuries as described in a lawsuit filed
in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at A.R. 18-003020.
(Executive Session Requested)
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2018-0950 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement with Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, Union
Trust Building, 501 Grant St., Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA in an amount not to exceed
Twenty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($20,000.00) for legal fees pertaining to
police matters.
(Executive Session Requested)
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
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2018-0951 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement with Campbell Durrant Beatty Palombo & Miller, P.C., 535
Smithfield St., Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 for professional legal services and
expert advice regarding labor matters in an amount not to exceed Seventy Thousand
Dollars and No Cents ($70,000.00).
(Executive Session Requested)
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2018-0952 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Tucker Independent
Medical Experts, Inc., 2400 Ansys Dr.,Suite 102, Canonsburg, PA 15317 in an
amount not to exceed Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents
($3,500.00) for professional services in connection with litigation.
(Executive Session Requested)
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2018-0953 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement with Curtin & Heefner, LLP, 2005 S. Easton Road, Suite 100,
Doylestown, PA l8901 for professional legal services and expert advice regarding
Building Owners and Managers litigation in an amount not to exceed Twenty
Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($20,000.00).
(Executive Session Requested)
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2018-0965 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of
Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A: A: 131 Meadow
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS:
2018-0954 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of SHRM in the amount of
$11,091.00. It is mandatory for Employers to display the Federal, State and local
Labor Law posters for all employees. The Employment Law posters have been
updated. With Director Manuel’s SHRM membership, we received a significant
discount below the RFQ.
Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources
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2018-0955 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Franklin Covey in the
amount of $8,667.00. The Department of Human Resources and Civil Service Talent
Development Team will utilize the Franklin Covey All Access Pass resource to teach
leadership development, coaching and mentoring, productivity and presentation skills.
Read and referred to the Committee on Human Resources
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
2018-0956 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Safety to
execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from the Pennsylvania
Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s Gun Violence Reduction Initiative to
increase the timeliness of investigative leads to law enforcement via ballistic imaging
technology and add Operation Ceasefire outreach workers and further providing for
an agreement and expenditures not to exceed TWO HUNDRED FIFTY
THOUSAND ($250,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Services
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
2018-0957 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works
to enter into a Garbage Collection Agreement and an accompanying Equipment Lease
with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh pertaining to the City’s provision
of collection and disposal services in exchange for the lease of certain refuse collection
equipment from the Authority.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
2018-0958 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements,
allowing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility & Infrastructure,
on behalf of the City to enter into an agreement or agreements to complete
engineering design for a new multimodal connection of Hazelwood, Greenfield, and
Four Mile Run with Oakland - which will support green infrastructure, ensure safe
travel, increase travel options between these neighborhoods, protect local
neighborhoods, and increase connectivity consistent with the concept design
developed through the 2018 public process., and further providing for payment of the
cost not to exceed $1,346,644.10
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
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2018-0959 Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, an
Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, providing for the design
and replacement of the 28th St Bridge; and providing for a Reimbursement
Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of
Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed
$750,000.00.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
2018-0960 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and
Infrastructure (DOMI) to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from
the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Green Light - Go Grant for Central
business district signal improvements and further providing for an agreement and
expenditures not to exceed THREE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE ($3,560,565.00) dollars for this
stated purpose.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
2018-0961 Resolution granting unto Mid-Town Towers Associates, Two Center Plaza, Suite
700, Boston, MA 02108, their successors and assigns, an encroachment to
construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, three (3) metal grates on
the sidewalk area on Seventh Street for 643 Liberty Avenue in the 2nd Ward, 6th
Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
2018-0962 Resolution granting unto Murwest LLC, 11 Cleveland Circle, Skillman, New Jersey,
08558, their successors and assigns, an encroachment to construct, maintain and use
at their own cost and expense, a canopy, planting area, private lateral and sidewalk
slabs on the right-of-way of 3420-3422 Forbes Avenue, Coltart Avenue and
Iroquois Way, per approved DOMI construction drawings, in the 4th Ward, 3rd
Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS:
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2018-0963 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Acting Director of the Department of
Innovation and Performance to enter into an Agreement with Verizon Enterprise
Solutions for the purpose of providing the city with Voice over Internet Protocol
(VOIP) communications services over a five year term.
Read and referred to the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset
Management
2018-0964 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Acting Director of the Department of
Innovation and Performance to enter into an Agreement with SmartWorks Partners,
Inc. for the provision of telecommunications and cable strategy development and
renegotiation of the City’s Cable Franchise Agreements with Comcast and Verizon
over a (6) six year term.
Read and referred to the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset
Management
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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 Approved. The motion carried.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE
ON FINANCE AND LAW
2018-0943 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for October 3, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
Read, Received and Filed
2018-0900 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh
at tax sales. ITEMS A through M: A: 229 N Aiken, B: 5464 Kincaid, C: 5468 Kincaid,
D: 5470 Kincaid, E: 979 Washington, F: 981 Washington, G: 983 Washington, H: 985
Washington, I: 987 Washington, J: 401 Sylvania, K: 403 Sylvania, L: 1225 Spring
Garden, M: 1418 Loraine
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
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Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
2018-0901 Resolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates, which authorized
the sale of property in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, due to an incompletion
of sale.
Items A & B: A: 5326 Hillcrest, B: 5336 Hillcrest & 5338 Hillcrest
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. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
2018-0902 Resolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain property, acquired
at tax sales, to a City of Pittsburgh based Community Development Corporation, for
the purpose of advancing the interests of the community through redevelopment.
ITEMS A through V.
A: 1844 Webster, B: 2632 Bedford, C: 2702 Bedford, D: 2630 Bedford, E: 760
Anaheim, F: 822 Cherokee, G: 826 Cherokee, H: 7324 Race, I: 7326 Race, J: 845
Henger, K: 922 Manton, L: 952 Industry, M: 954 Industry, N: 11 E Amanda, O: 600
Beltzhoover, P: 1266 High, Q: 1025 High, R: 1136 Voskamp, S: 2115 Straubs, T:
2112 Lautner, U: 2039 Lautner, V: 73 Edenvale
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. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
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2018-0903 Resolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property,
having been placed for sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City
of Pittsburgh Side Yard Program. ITEMS A through L: A: 5425 Natrona, B: 40
Carver, C: 1241 Paulson, D: 1309 Paulson, E: 7312 Monticello, F: 0 Younger, G:
914 Vista, H: 423 Jay, I: 114 W McIntyre, J: 0 Montview, K: 0 Montview, L: 328
Arabella
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. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
2018-0944 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for October 3, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
Read, Received and Filed
2018-0908 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety, on the behalf of
the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Auto
Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA), for the purpose of receiving grant funds in the
amount of five hundred twenty-one thousand dollars ($521,000.00) that will be used
to establish, coordinate and fund activities to prevent, combat and reduce auto theft.
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. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
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2018-0909 Ordinance amending the City Code at Title Eight, Fire Prevention, Chapter 801,
Adoption, Enforcement, and Amendments, by repealing Chapter 801 in its entirety
and replacing it with a new Chapter 801.
A motion was made to RECOMMITT to the Committee on Public Safety
Services due back on 10/10/2018.
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 Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC WORKS
2018-0945 Report of the Committee on Public Works for October 3, 2018 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
Read, Received and Filed
2018-0913 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works
to enter into an Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and Will Schlough, for the
creation and installation of public art at Paulson Park located at 1300 Paulson Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15206, at a cost not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars
($15,000.00).
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. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
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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 Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2018-0946 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for October 3,
2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
Read, Received and Filed
2018-0432 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section
902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R1A-M, Residential Single-Unit Attached,
Moderate Density to NDI, Neighborhood Industrial certain property roughly
bounded by Kunkle Ave, Sedgwick St, Lamont St, St Ives St, Kirkbride St, and
California Ave; all in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System, 21st Ward.
(Public Hearing Held 10/2/18)
SPONSOR /S: MR. LAVELLE
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. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
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2018-0905 Resolution amending Resolution No. 321, effective May 14, 2018 providing for an
Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for
operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or
rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs,
maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of
various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of
Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $502,500.00; so as to add funds to Mayor’s
Office “Saint Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church/Brookline Meals on Wheels +
(2,500.00)
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. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
2018-0906 Resolution amending Resolution 549, effective August 6, 2018, Resolution providing
for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with
the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution
of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances;
providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of
authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the
payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds from Public Works
to Mayor’s office: “ from Public Works Pool Rehabilitation to-($2,500.00) to
Mayor’s Office Saint Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church/Brookline Meals on
Wheels +($2,500.00)
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. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
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COUNCILMAN ANTHONY COGHILL PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
URBAN RECREATION
2018-0947 Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for October 3, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
Read, Received and Filed
2018-0904 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code at Title Four: Public
Places and Property, so as to amend Chapter 480: Playground Safety
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. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
2018-0948 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for October 3, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
Read, Received and Filed
2018-0910 Resolution amending Resolution No. 485, effective July 19, 2018, entitled “Providing
for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the performance of certain work in
connection with the 2018-2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and
providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $4,440,800.00” by
increasing the Economic Development & Housing line item for an amount not to
exceed $200,000.00 and the total cost thereof by the same amount not to exceed
$4,640,800.00. (Council Districts: All).
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. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
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No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
2018-0911 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 $750,000 for the Iron Workers Local No. 3 Training
Center Expansion project. (Council District 7)
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. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
2018-0912 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 $750,000 for the Iron
Workers Local No. 3 Training Center project. (Council District 7)
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. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
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.
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
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Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Lavelle
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ADJOURNMENT
LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
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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
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 10:00 AM Council Chambers
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
2018-0966
2018-0967
2018-0968
2018-0969
2018-0970
2018-0971
2018-0972
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS:
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2018-0949 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Seven Thousand
Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) in favor of Elleanna Adams and her attorneys,
John P. Goodrich, Esquire and Goodrich & Associates, P.C., fully releasing the City
from all claims and liability for alleged personal injuries as described in a lawsuit filed
in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at A.R. 18-003020.
(Executive Session Requested)
2018-0950 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement with Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, Union
Trust Building, 501 Grant St., Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA in an amount not to exceed
Twenty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($20,000.00) for legal fees pertaining to
police matters.
(Executive Session Requested)
2018-0951 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement with Campbell Durrant Beatty Palombo & Miller, P.C., 535
Smithfield St., Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 for professional legal services and
expert advice regarding labor matters in an amount not to exceed Seventy Thousand
Dollars and No Cents ($70,000.00).
(Executive Session Requested)
2018-0952 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Tucker Independent
Medical Experts, Inc., 2400 Ansys Dr.,Suite 102, Canonsburg, PA 15317 in an
amount not to exceed Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents
($3,500.00) for professional services in connection with litigation.
(Executive Session Requested)
2018-0953 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement with Curtin & Heefner, LLP, 2005 S. Easton Road, Suite 100,
Doylestown, PA l8901 for professional legal services and expert advice regarding
Building Owners and Managers litigation in an amount not to exceed Twenty
Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($20,000.00).
(Executive Session Requested)
2018-0965 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of
Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A: A: 131 Meadow
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS:
2018-0954 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of SHRM in the amount of
$11,091.00. It is mandatory for Employers to display the Federal, State and local
Labor Law posters for all employees. The Employment Law posters have been
updated. With Director Manuel’s SHRM membership, we received a significant
discount below the RFQ.
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2018-0955 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Franklin Covey in the
amount of $8,667.00. The Department of Human Resources and Civil Service Talent
Development Team will utilize the Franklin Covey All Access Pass resource to teach
leadership development, coaching and mentoring, productivity and presentation skills.
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
2018-0956 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Safety to
execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from the Pennsylvania
Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s Gun Violence Reduction Initiative to
increase the timeliness of investigative leads to law enforcement via ballistic imaging
technology and add Operation Ceasefire outreach workers and further providing for
an agreement and expenditures not to exceed TWO HUNDRED FIFTY
THOUSAND ($250,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
2018-0957 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public
Works to enter into a Garbage Collection Agreement and an accompanying
Equipment Lease with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh pertaining to the
City’s provision of collection and disposal services in exchange for the lease of certain
refuse collection equipment from the Authority.
2018-0958 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements,
allowing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility & Infrastructure,
on behalf of the City to enter into an agreement or agreements to complete
engineering design for a new multimodal connection of Hazelwood, Greenfield, and
Four Mile Run with Oakland - which will support green infrastructure, ensure safe
travel, increase travel options between these neighborhoods, protect local
neighborhoods, and increase connectivity consistent with the concept design
developed through the 2018 public process., and further providing for payment of the
cost not to exceed $1,346,644.10
2018-0959 Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, an
Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, providing for the design
and replacement of the 28th St Bridge; and providing for a Reimbursement
Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of
Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed
$750,000.00.
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2018-0960 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and
Infrastructure (DOMI) to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from
the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Green Light - Go Grant for Central
business district signal improvements and further providing for an agreement and
expenditures not to exceed THREE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE ($3,560,565.00) dollars for this
stated purpose.
2018-0961 Resolution granting unto Mid-Town Towers Associates, Two Center Plaza, Suite
700, Boston, MA 02108, their successors and assigns, an encroachment to
construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, three (3) metal grates on
the sidewalk area on Seventh Street for 643 Liberty Avenue in the 2nd Ward, 6th
Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.
2018-0962 Resolution granting unto Murwest LLC, 11 Cleveland Circle, Skillman, New Jersey,
08558, their successors and assigns, an encroachment to construct, maintain and use
at their own cost and expense, a canopy, planting area, private lateral and sidewalk
slabs on the right-of-way of 3420-3422 Forbes Avenue, Coltart Avenue and
Iroquois Way, per approved DOMI construction drawings, in the 4th Ward, 3rd
Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.
COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS:
2018-0963 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Acting Director of the Department of
Innovation and Performance to enter into an Agreement with Verizon Enterprise
Solutions for the purpose of providing the city with Voice over Internet Protocol
(VOIP) communications services over a five year term.
2018-0964 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Acting Director of the Department of
Innovation and Performance to enter into an Agreement with SmartWorks Partners,
Inc. for the provision of telecommunications and cable strategy development and
renegotiation of the City’s Cable Franchise Agreements with Comcast and Verizon
over a (6) six year term.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2018-0932 Resolution appointing Ronald Romano, as Chief of the Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services of the City of Pittsburgh.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
AND LAW
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2018-0943 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for October 3, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2018-0900 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh
at tax sales. ITEMS A through M: A: 229 N Aiken, B: 5464 Kincaid, C: 5468
Kincaid, D: 5470 Kincaid, E: 979 Washington, F: 981 Washington, G: 983
Washington, H: 985 Washington, I: 987 Washington, J: 401 Sylvania, K: 403 Sylvania,
L: 1225 Spring Garden, M: 1418 Loraine
2018-0901 Resolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates, which
authorized the sale of property in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, due to an
incompletion of sale.
Items A & B: A: 5326 Hillcrest, B: 5336 Hillcrest & 5338 Hillcrest
2018-0902 Resolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain property, acquired
at tax sales, to a City of Pittsburgh based Community Development Corporation, for
the purpose of advancing the interests of the community through redevelopment.
ITEMS A through V.
A: 1844 Webster, B: 2632 Bedford, C: 2702 Bedford, D: 2630 Bedford, E: 760
Anaheim, F: 822 Cherokee, G: 826 Cherokee, H: 7324 Race, I: 7326 Race, J: 845
Henger, K: 922 Manton, L: 952 Industry, M: 954 Industry, N: 11 E Amanda, O: 600
Beltzhoover, P: 1266 High, Q: 1025 High, R: 1136 Voskamp, S: 2115 Straubs, T:
2112 Lautner, U: 2039 Lautner, V: 73 Edenvale
2018-0903 Resolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property,
having been placed for sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City
of Pittsburgh Side Yard Program. ITEMS A through L: A: 5425 Natrona, B: 40
Carver, C: 1241 Paulson, D: 1309 Paulson, E: 7312 Monticello, F: 0 Younger, G:
914 Vista, H: 423 Jay, I: 114 W McIntyre, J: 0 Montview, K: 0 Montview, L: 328
Arabella
COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES
2018-0944 Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for October 3, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2018-0908 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety, on the behalf of
the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Auto
Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA), for the purpose of receiving grant funds in the
amount of five hundred twenty-one thousand dollars ($521,000.00) that will be used
to establish, coordinate and fund activities to prevent, combat and reduce auto theft.
2018-0909 Ordinance amending the City Code at Title Eight, Fire Prevention, Chapter 801,
Adoption, Enforcement, and Amendments, by repealing Chapter 801 in its entirety
and replacing it with a new Chapter 801.
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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
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
2018-0945 Report of the Committee on Public Works for October 3, 2018 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
2018-0913 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public
Works to enter into an Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and Will Schlough,
for the creation and installation of public art at Paulson Park located at 1300 Paulson
Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, at a cost not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars
($15,000.00).
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
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2018-0946 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for October 3,
2018 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
2018-0432 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section
902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R1A-M, Residential Single-Unit Attached,
Moderate Density to NDI, Neighborhood Industrial certain property roughly
bounded by Kunkle Ave, Sedgwick St, Lamont St, St Ives St, Kirkbride St, and
California Ave; all in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System, 21st Ward.
(Public Hearing Held 10/2/18)
SPONSOR /S: MR. LAVELLE
2018-0905 Resolution amending Resolution No. 321, effective May 14, 2018 providing for an
Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for
operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or
rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs,
maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of
various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of
Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $502,500.00; so as to add funds to Mayor’s
Office “Saint Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church/Brookline Meals on Wheels +
(2,500.00)
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2018-0906 Resolution amending Resolution 549, effective August 6, 2018, Resolution providing
for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection
with the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the
execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required
assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for
certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and
providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds
from Public Works to Mayor’s office: “ from Public Works Pool Rehabilitation to-
($2,500.00) to Mayor’s Office Saint Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church/Brookline
Meals on Wheels +($2,500.00)
COUNCILMAN ANTHONY COGHILL PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON URBAN RECREATION
2018-0947 Report of the Committee on Urban Recreation for October 3, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2018-0904 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code at Title Four: Public
Places and Property, so as to amend Chapter 480: Playground Safety
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
2018-0948 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for October 3, 2018 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2018-0910 Resolution amending Resolution No. 485, effective July 19, 2018, entitled “Providing
for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the performance of certain work in
connection with the 2018-2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and
providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $4,440,800.00” by
increasing the Economic Development & Housing line item for an amount not to
exceed $200,000.00 and the total cost thereof by the same amount not to exceed
$4,640,800.00. (Council Districts: All).
2018-0911 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 $750,000 for the Iron Workers Local No. 3 Training
Center Expansion project. (Council District 7)
2018-0912 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 $750,000 for the Iron
Workers Local No. 3 Training Center project. (Council District 7)
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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.
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ADJOURNMENT
LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
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