City Council
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · February 12, 2019
Minutes
City of Pittsburgh
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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
2019-1386 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby declare February 12, 2019, to be “Margaret Campbell
Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
SPONSOR /S: MR. LAVELLE AND ALL MEMBERS
Adopted
Enactment No: 82
2019-1387 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh
does hereby celebrate the life and legacy of Richard Meritzer; and,
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby
thank Richard for his service and dedication to the residents of Pittsburgh and for his
contributions toward building a more inclusive city.
SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS AND ALL MEMBERS
Adopted
Enactment No: 83
2019-1388 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Mike Toth, Brashear Alumni and
stellar Volunteer on his retirement and joins the athletes , coaches and staff of
Brashear High School in wishing him good health and happiness in his retirement; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does
hereby declare Thursday, February 7, 2019, to be “MIKE TOTH DAY” in the City
of Pittsburgh.
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR AND ALL MEMBERS
Adopted
Enactment No: 84
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2019-1389 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Pittsburgh makes known its support for Sen. Jay Costa’s legislative efforts to force
UPMC and Highmark to put an end to their years-long dispute that has left this
region’s residents caught in the middle; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Council hereby calls for swift, bicameral
adoption of these bills upon their introduction to both Chambers of the Pennsylvania
General Assembly.
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR, MR. COGHILL, MRS. HARRIS AND MRS.
STRASSBURGER
Adopted
Enactment No: 85
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS:
2019-1370 Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the
City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept
a donation from Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, Inc. of Seventeen Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars ($17.500.00) to be deposited into the Public Safety Support Trust
Fund.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
2019-1385 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative, Article Seven,
Procedures, Chapter 161, Contracts, by amending and supplementing Section
161.38, “City of Pittsburgh Service Worker prevailing Wage Ordinance.”
SPONSOR /S: REV. BURGESS
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
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2019-1371 Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the
Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as the Carrick Municipal Hall,
located at 1806 Brownsville Road, block and lot numbers 60-L-241, in the 29th
Ward, City of Pittsburgh.
(Needs to be held for a Public Heaing)
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance and Law
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS:
2019-1372 Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and
between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Module Design, Inc.,
or an entity to be formed, for the Sale of Block 83-A, Lot 266, in the11th Ward of
the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 9 (New Construction - 5454 Black
Street).
Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
2019-1373 Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and
between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Module Design, Inc.,
and Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, or an entity to be formed, for the Sale of Block
83-A, Lot 264, in the 11th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 9
(New Construction-Affordable Housing - 5456 Black Street).
Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
2019-1374 Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and
between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and ACTION-Housing,
Inc., or a related entity, for the Sale of Block 25-D, Lots 104, 106, 107, and 108, in
the 6th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 7 (New Construction
Affordable Housing - 3330-3350 Penn Avenue).
Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
2019-1375 Resolution approving Execution of a Contract or Contracts for Disposition by Sale of
Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and CWPD,
LLC, for the Sale of Block 70-E, Lots 300 and 325, and Block 107-H, Lot 100, in
the 28th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 2 (New Construction -
Broadhead Fording Road and 3520-3550 Mazette Place).
Read and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
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COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
2019-1376 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to
execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection to provide funding to conduct a recycling
education program and purchase blue recycling bins and further providing for an
agreement and expenditures not to exceed THREE HUNDRED FIFTY
THOUSAND ($350,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
2019-1377 Resolution amending Resolution No. 714 of 2018 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 $1,731,832.00 over a three year period with two
one-year optional renewals.
Read and referred to the Committee on Public Works
COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS:
2019-1378 Resolution amending Resolution 26 of 2018, a resolution authorizing the Department
of Innovation and Performance to enter into a Contract or Contracts with Qscend
Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of Constituent Relationship Management (CRM)
software services necessary for the operations of the City's 311 Response Line for a
period of five years (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), total cost not to exceed
$162,600.00,” by extending the term for one additional year (2019) and by increasing
the authorized amount by $53,595.30 for a total of $264,918.30.
Read and referred to the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset
Management
2019-1379 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of KMDDI in the amount
of $17,902.80 over the allowable RFQ limit for changes to the design and equipment
to the CitiStat Room as provided to the Department of Innovation & Performance
and the Department of Public Works.
A motion was made that this matter be Waived under Rule 8. The motion
carried.
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Read and referred to the Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset
Management
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS:
2019-1380 Communication from Maura Kennedy, Director of Permits, Licenses, and
Inspections, submitting both PLI’s revised Licensing Rules and Regulations, and PLI’s
Rental Registration Rules and Regulations.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2019-1381 Resolution reappointing Brenda Smith as a member of the Board of Directors of the
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority for a term to expire on December 31, 2020.
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
2019-1382 Resolution appointing Dr. Shannah Tharp Gilliam as a member of the Board of
Directors of the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority for a term to expire on March
26, 2020. This seat was previously filled by Greg Jones.
A motion was made that this matter be Held, Pending Interview to the
Committee on Hearings . The motion carried.
2019-1383 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Lindsey Powell as a member
to the Urban Redevelopment Authority for a term to expire December 2, 2023.
A motion was made that this matter be Referred for Interview to the
Committee on Hearings . The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2019-1333 Resolution appointing Santiago Garces as the Director of the Department of
Innovation and Performance.
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
Enactment No:
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2019-1334 Resolution appointing Alex Matthews to serve as a member of the Ethics Hearing
Board for a term to expire January 31, 2022.
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
Enactment No:
2019-1335 Resolution appointing Cheryl Gainey as a member of the Housing Authority of the
City of Pittsburgh with a term to expire December 31, 2024.
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
Enactment No:
2019-1336 Resolution appointing Alexander B. Laroco as a member of the Housing Authority of
the City of Pittsburgh with a term to expire December 31, 2024.
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
Enactment No:
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE
ON FINANCE AND LAW
2019-1365 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for February 6, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2019-1287 Resolution providing for the issuance of warrant in the total sum of Six Thousand Eight
Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollars and Two Cents ($6,857.02) in favor of Diane and
Ronald J. Bawkey c/o Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C., 2500 Gulf Tower, 707
Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, a warrant in the sum of Nine Hundred
Eighteen and 08/100 Dollars ($918.08) in favor of the City of Pittsburgh,
Treasurer, and a warrant in the total sum of Seven Hundred Twenty-Four and
90/100 ($724.90) in favor of Jordan Tax Service, as final settlement related to the
action filed in the Common Pleas Court of Allegheny County.
(Executive Session held 1/30/19)
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
2019-1288 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the amount of Five Thousand Three
Hundred Three Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents ($5,303.34) to Pepper Hamilton LLP,
501 Grant St., Suite 300, Union Trust Building, Pittsburgh, PA l5219 for professional
consulting and legal services in relation to False Claims Act litigation.
(Executive Session held 1/30/19)
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
2019-1289 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Gleason & Associates PC,
P.O. Box 644816, Pittsburgh, PA l5264-4816 in an amount not to exceed Nine
Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Six Dollars and No Cents ($9,946.00) for
professional services in connection with a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court
of Common Pleas.
(Executive Session held 1/30/19)
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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2019-1290 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Kittelson LLC, 1008
Woodcreek Drive, College Station, TX 77845 in an amount not to exceed Ten
Thousand Eighty-Two Dollars and Twenty Cents ($10,082.20) for professional
services in connection with a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common
Pleas.
(Executive Session held 1/30/19)
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
2019-1305 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Tabatha Werkmeister, on
her own behalf and as guardian on behalf of her minor children, and Grinage Dion
Wilson, 3517 Fleming Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 in an amount not to exceed
Eighty Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($80,000.00) in settlement of litigation and as
ordered by the Court as described in the Full and Final General Release and
Settlement Agreement between the parties.
(Executive Session held 1/30/19)
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
2019-1306 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Carole Katz LLC, 6448
Melissa Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 in an amount not to exceed Three Thousand
Two Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($3,200.00) for Mediation services rendered to
the parties in a federal litigation case.
(Executive Session held 1/30/19)
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
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No: 0
Abstain: 0
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC WORKS
2019-1366 Report of the Committee on Public Works for February 6, 2019 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2019-1332 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
planning, design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies, operations,
and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the
production of the Complete Streets Design Guidelines and associated projects.
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 DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
HUMAN RESOURCES
2019-1367 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for February 6, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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2019-1329 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services
Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with UPMC Mercy in connection with the
administration and evaluation of medical examinations and related tests and
procedures for the Civil Service Commission’s medical examination program for
current and prospective employees for employment and promotion and providing for
the payment of the cost thereof not to exceed One Million Six Hundred Thousand
Dollars (1,600,000.00).
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 1 - Mrs. Kail-Smith
Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Harris
2019-1330 Resolution amending Resolution No. 363 of 2015, which authorized the City of
Pittsburgh to enter into a Professional Service Agreement(s) with AON Risk Services
for the purpose of securing excess workers’ compensation insurance coverage, by
increasing the cost by $24,000.00 for 120 additional days of services.
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
2019-1368 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for February 6,
2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
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2019-1323 Resolution amending Resolution 744 effective November 9 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 $365,000.00. As to transfer funds within a job
number shall now read; “Trinity Temple Church/Homewood Concerned Citizens
Council” (-$2,500.00) to “Operation Better Block/Homewood Development
Collaborative” (+$2,500.00); and “Veterans Arts + Housing Collaborative
(VA+HC)”(-$10,000.00) to “Project Love Coalition” (+$10,000.00)’and “Catholic
Charities - Rosalia Center” (-$2,500.00) to “Catholic Charities”(+$2,500.00)
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
2019-1324 Resolution amending Resolution 747 effective November 9, 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 $735,000.00: as to transfer within the job number
name change shall read as follows:“Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank”
(-$2,500.00) to “St. Mary of the Mount Church/Washington Heights Ecumenical
Food Bank(+$ 2,500.00).
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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2019-1325 Resolution amending Resolution 746, effective November 9, 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 2018 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: Name changes
within the Mayor’s Office to now read:“Veterans Arts + Housing Collaborative
(VA+HC)”(-$10,000.00) to “Project Love Coalition” (+$10,000.00)’and “Catholic
Charities - Rosalia Center” (-$2,500.00) to Catholic Charities(+$2,500.00) and a
name change within City Council “Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank” to
“St. Mary of the Mount Church/Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank”
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
2019-1326 Ordinance accepting a new street name, LEGACY WAY in the Twenty-second
Ward of the City of Pittsburgh as per recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh
Addressing Committee (CPAC). The following street name was approved by CPAC
in 2012. The name listed in this ordinance shall be made official in accordance with
the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Chapter 420 Uniform
Street Naming and Addressing.
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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2019-1327 Resolution accepting a new street name, CARLOW DRIVE in the Fourth Ward of
the City of Pittsburgh as per recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh Addressing
Committee (CPAC). The following street name was approved by CPAC in July
2018. The name listed in this ordinance shall be made official in accordance with the
Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Chapter 420 Uniform Street
Naming and Addressing.
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
2019-1328 Resolution accepting a new street name, URSULINE DRIVE in the Eighth Ward of
the City of Pittsburgh as per recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh Addressing
Committee (CPAC). The following street name was approved by CPAC in July
2018. The name listed in this ordinance shall be made official in accordance with the
Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Chapter 420 Uniform Street
Naming and Addressing.
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
2019-1353 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, by creating Title 13
entitled “Stormwater Management”, and by deleting Stormwater Management text
from Title 10, Building, Chapter 1003.
(Needs to be held for a Public Hearing)
A motion was made that this matter be RECOMMITTED to the Committee
on Land Use and Economic Development. The motion carried.
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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2019-1369 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for February 6, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion
carried.
2019-1311 Resolution adopting the Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the Pittsburgh Produce Terminal Redevelopment project. The
existing building will be converted from produce warehouse/office space into a
combination retail/ restaurant/ entertainment and office center. The parking lot to the
rear will be updated to current standards. The site is located on the north side of
Smallman Street, between 16th and 21st Streets, in the 2nd Ward of the City of
Pittsburgh 15222.
A motion was made that this matter be Passed Finally. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 0
2019-1331 Resolution amending Resolution No. 191, effective March 19, 2018, entitled
“Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements
with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the administration of
certain projects and programs, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not
to exceed $3,286,320.00” by including an additional Economic Development &
Housing (H.E.L.P. Initiative) line item for an amount not to exceed $54,000.00 and
the total cost thereof by the same amount not to exceed $3,340,320.00. (Council
Districts: All).
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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MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS - Councilman O'Connor called for a Cablecast
Post Agenda relative to air quality.
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, February 12, 2019
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 February 12, 2019
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS:
2019-1370 Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the
City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept
a donation from Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, Inc. of Seventeen Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars ($17.500.00) to be deposited into the Public Safety Support Trust
Fund.
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
2019-1371 Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the
Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as the Carrick Municipal Hall,
located at 1806 Brownsville Road, block and lot numbers 60-L-241, in the 29th
Ward, City of Pittsburgh.
(Needs to be held for a Public Heaing)
2019-1384 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section
902.03 Zoning Map, and Article III, Overlay Zoning Districts, Chapter 907,
Development Overlay Districts, Section 907.02, IPOD, Interim Planning Overlay
District, by adding a new section 907.02.K to establish a new Interim Planning
Overlay District for the Inclusionary Housing Interim Planning Overlay District.
SPONSOR /S: MS. GROSS
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS:
2019-1372 Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and
between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Module Design, Inc.,
or an entity to be formed, for the Sale of Block 83-A, Lot 266, in the11th Ward of
the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 9 (New Construction - 5454 Black
Street).
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2019-1373 Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and
between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Module Design, Inc.,
and Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation, or an entity to be formed, for the Sale of Block
83-A, Lot 264, in the 11th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 9
(New Construction-Affordable Housing - 5456 Black Street).
2019-1374 Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and
between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and ACTION-Housing,
Inc., or a related entity, for the Sale of Block 25-D, Lots 104, 106, 107, and 108, in
the 6th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 7 (New Construction
Affordable Housing - 3330-3350 Penn Avenue).
2019-1375 Resolution approving Execution of a Contract or Contracts for Disposition by Sale of
Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and CWPD,
LLC, for the Sale of Block 70-E, Lots 300 and 325, and Block 107-H, Lot 100, in
the 28th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 2 (New Construction -
Broadhead Fording Road and 3520-3550 Mazette Place).
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
2019-1376 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Works to
execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding from the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection to provide funding to conduct a recycling
education program and purchase blue recycling bins and further providing for an
agreement and expenditures not to exceed THREE HUNDRED FIFTY
THOUSAND ($350,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.
2019-1377 Resolution amending Resolution No. 714 of 2018 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 $1,731,832.00 over a three year period with two
one-year optional renewals.
COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS:
2019-1378 Resolution amending Resolution 26 of 2018, a resolution authorizing the Department
of Innovation and Performance to enter into a Contract or Contracts with Qscend
Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of Constituent Relationship Management (CRM)
software services necessary for the operations of the City's 311 Response Line for a
period of five years (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), total cost not to exceed
$162,600.00,” by extending the term for one additional year (2019) and by
increasing the authorized amount by $53,595.30 for a total of $264,918.30.
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2019-1379 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of KMDDI in the amount
of $17,902.80 over the allowable RFQ limit for changes to the design and equipment
to the CitiStat Room as provided to the Department of Innovation & Performance
and the Department of Public Works.
(Waiver of Rule 8 Requested)
COUNCILMAN BRUCE A. KRAUS PRESENTS:
2019-1380 Communication from Maura Kennedy, Director of Permits, Licenses, and
Inspections, submitting both PLI’s revised Licensing Rules and Regulations, and
PLI’s Rental Registration Rules and Regulations.
2019-1381 Resolution reappointing Brenda Smith as a member of the Board of Directors of the
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority for a term to expire on December 31, 2020.
2019-1382 Resolution appointing Dr. Shannah Tharp Gilliam as a member of the Board of
Directors of the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority for a term to expire on March
26, 2020. This seat was previously filled by Greg Jones.
2019-1383 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Lindsey Powell as a member
to the Urban Redevelopment Authority for a term to expire December 2, 2023.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2019-1333 Resolution appointing Santiago Garces as the Director of the Department of
Innovation and Performance.
Legislative History
1/29/19 City Council Held, Pending Interview to the Committee
on Hearings
2/6/19 Standing Committee Interview Held
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
2019-1334 Resolution appointing Alex Matthews to serve as a member of the Ethics Hearing
Board for a term to expire January 31, 2022.
Legislative History
1/29/19 City Council Held, Pending Interview to the Committee
on Hearings
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2/6/19 Standing Committee Interview Held
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
2019-1335 Resolution appointing Cheryl Gainey as a member of the Housing Authority of the
City of Pittsburgh with a term to expire December 31, 2024.
Legislative History
1/29/19 City Council Held, Pending Interview to the Committee
on Hearings
2/6/19 Standing Committee Interview Held
2019-1336 Resolution appointing Alexander B. Laroco as a member of the Housing Authority of
the City of Pittsburgh with a term to expire December 31, 2024.
Legislative History
1/29/19 City Council Held, Pending Interview to the Committee
on Hearings
2/6/19 Standing Committee Interview Held
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
COUNCILMAN REVEREND RICKY V. BURGESS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
AND LAW
2019-1365 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for February 6, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2019-1287 Resolution providing for the issuance of warrant in the total sum of Six Thousand
Eight Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollars and Two Cents ($6,857.02) in favor of Diane and
Ronald J. Bawkey c/o Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C., 2500 Gulf Tower, 707
Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, a warrant in the sum of Nine Hundred
Eighteen and 08/100 Dollars ($918.08) in favor of the City of Pittsburgh,
Treasurer, and a warrant in the total sum of Seven Hundred Twenty-Four and
90/100 ($724.90) in favor of Jordan Tax Service, as final settlement related to the
action filed in the Common Pleas Court of Allegheny County.
(Executive Session held 1/30/19)
Legislative History
1/15/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
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1/23/19 Standing Committee Held for Executive Session
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2/6/19 Standing Committee Reconsidered to the Committee on
Finance and Law
2/6/19 Standing Committee AMENDED
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended as Amended
2019-1288 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the amount of Five Thousand
Three Hundred Three Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents ($5,303.34) to Pepper
Hamilton LLP, 501 Grant St., Suite 300, Union Trust Building, Pittsburgh, PA l5219
for professional consulting and legal services in relation to False Claims Act litigation.
(Executive Session held 1/30/19)
Legislative History
1/15/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
1/23/19 Standing Committee Held for Executive Session
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-1289 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Gleason & Associates PC,
P.O. Box 644816, Pittsburgh, PA l5264-4816 in an amount not to exceed Nine
Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Six Dollars and No Cents ($9,946.00) for
professional services in connection with a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court
of Common Pleas.
(Executive Session held 1/30/19)
Legislative History
1/15/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
1/23/19 Standing Committee Held for Executive Session
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2019-1290 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Kittelson LLC, 1008
Woodcreek Drive, College Station, TX 77845 in an amount not to exceed Ten
Thousand Eighty-Two Dollars and Twenty Cents ($10,082.20) for professional
services in connection with a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common
Pleas.
(Executive Session held 1/30/19)
Legislative History
1/15/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
1/23/19 Standing Committee Held for Executive Session
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-1305 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Tabatha Werkmeister, on
her own behalf and as guardian on behalf of her minor children, and Grinage Dion
Wilson, 3517 Fleming Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 in an amount not to exceed
Eighty Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($80,000.00) in settlement of litigation and as
ordered by the Court as described in the Full and Final General Release and
Settlement Agreement between the parties.
(Executive Session held 1/30/19)
Legislative History
1/22/19 City Council Waived under Rule 8
1/22/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
1/23/19 Standing Committee Held for Executive Session
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-1306 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Carole Katz LLC, 6448
Melissa Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 in an amount not to exceed Three Thousand
Two Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($3,200.00) for Mediation services rendered to
the parties in a federal litigation case.
(Executive Session held 1/30/19)
Legislative History
1/22/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Finance and Law
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1/30/19 Standing Committee Held for Executive Session
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS
2019-1366 Report of the Committee on Public Works for February 6, 2019 with an Affirmative
Recommendation.
2019-1332 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
planning, design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies, operations,
and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the
production of the Complete Streets Design Guidelines and associated projects.
Legislative History
1/29/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Public Works
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN DARLENE M. HARRIS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON HUMAN
RESOURCES
2019-1367 Report of the Committee on Human Resources for February 6, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2019-1329 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services
Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with UPMC Mercy in connection with the
administration and evaluation of medical examinations and related tests and
procedures for the Civil Service Commission’s medical examination program for
current and prospective employees for employment and promotion and providing for
the payment of the cost thereof not to exceed One Million Six Hundred Thousand
Dollars (1,600,000.00).
Legislative History
1/29/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Human Resources
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2019-1330 Resolution amending Resolution No. 363 of 2015, which authorized the City of
Pittsburgh to enter into a Professional Service Agreement(s) with AON Risk Services
for the purpose of securing excess workers’ compensation insurance coverage, by
increasing the cost by $24,000.00 for 120 additional days of services.
Legislative History
1/29/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Human Resources
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2019-1368 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for February 6,
2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
2019-1323 Resolution amending Resolution 744 effective November 9 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 $365,000.00. As to transfer funds within a job
number shall now read; “Trinity Temple Church/Homewood Concerned Citizens
Council” (-$2,500.00) to “Operation Better Block/Homewood Development
Collaborative” (+$2,500.00); and “Veterans Arts + Housing Collaborative
(VA+HC)”(-$10,000.00) to “Project Love Coalition” (+$10,000.00)’and “Catholic
Charities - Rosalia Center” (-$2,500.00) to “Catholic Charities”(+$2,500.00)
Legislative History
1/29/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2019-1324 Resolution amending Resolution 747 effective November 9, 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 $735,000.00: as to transfer within the job number
name change shall read as follows:“Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank”
(-$2,500.00) to “St. Mary of the Mount Church/Washington Heights Ecumenical
Food Bank(+$ 2,500.00).
Legislative History
1/29/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-1325 Resolution amending Resolution 746, effective November 9, 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 2018 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: Name changes
within the Mayor’s Office to now read:“Veterans Arts + Housing Collaborative
(VA+HC)”(-$10,000.00) to “Project Love Coalition” (+$10,000.00)’and “Catholic
Charities - Rosalia Center” (-$2,500.00) to Catholic Charities(+$2,500.00) and a
name change within City Council “Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank” to
“St. Mary of the Mount Church/Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank”
Legislative History
1/29/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2019-1326 Ordinance accepting a new street name, LEGACY WAY in the Twenty-second
Ward of the City of Pittsburgh as per recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh
Addressing Committee (CPAC). The following street name was approved by CPAC
in 2012. The name listed in this ordinance shall be made official in accordance with
the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Chapter 420 Uniform
Street Naming and Addressing.
Legislative History
1/29/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-1327 Resolution accepting a new street name, CARLOW DRIVE in the Fourth Ward of
the City of Pittsburgh as per recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh Addressing
Committee (CPAC). The following street name was approved by CPAC in July
2018. The name listed in this ordinance shall be made official in accordance with the
Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Chapter 420 Uniform Street
Naming and Addressing.
Legislative History
1/29/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
2019-1328 Resolution accepting a new street name, URSULINE DRIVE in the Eighth Ward of
the City of Pittsburgh as per recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh Addressing
Committee (CPAC). The following street name was approved by CPAC in July
2018. The name listed in this ordinance shall be made official in accordance with the
Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Chapter 420 Uniform Street
Naming and Addressing.
Legislative History
1/29/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2019-1353 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, by creating Title 13
entitled “Stormwater Management”, and by deleting Stormwater Management text
from Title 10, Building, Chapter 1003.
Legislative History
2/5/19 City Council Waived under Rule 8
2/5/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Land Use and Economic Development
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
COUNCILMAN COREY O'CONNOR PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
2019-1369 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for February 6, 2019 with an
Affirmative Recommendation.
2019-1311 Resolution adopting the Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the Pittsburgh Produce Terminal Redevelopment project. The
existing building will be converted from produce warehouse/office space into a
combination retail/ restaurant/ entertainment and office center. The parking lot to the
rear will be updated to current standards. The site is located on the north side of
Smallman Street, between 16th and 21st Streets, in the 2nd Ward of the City of
Pittsburgh 15222.
Legislative History
1/22/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
1/30/19 Standing Committee Held in Committee to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
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2019-1331 Resolution amending Resolution No. 191, effective March 19, 2018, entitled
“Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements
with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the administration of
certain projects and programs, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not
to exceed $3,286,320.00” by including an additional Economic Development &
Housing (H.E.L.P. Initiative) line item for an amount not to exceed $54,000.00 and
the total cost thereof by the same amount not to exceed $3,340,320.00. (Council
Districts: All).
Legislative History
1/29/19 City Council Read and referred to the Committee on
Intergovernmental Affairs
2/6/19 Standing Committee Affirmatively Recommended
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ADJOURNMENT
LEGISLATION PRESENTED BY SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
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