Standing Committees
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · April 8, 2015
Minutes
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 10:00 AM Council Chambers
STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
PRE-AGENDA - APPOINTMENTS AND/OR RE-APPOINTMENTS
2015-1450
Resolution appointing Carol Peterson, 172 46th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, as a
member of the Historic Review Commission, for a term to expire on March 31, 2018.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
Interview Held
2015-1454
Resolution appointing Catherine Qureshi, 2324 Sarah Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203,
as a member of the Personnel Appeals Board for a term to expire on December 31,
2017.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City Council.
Interview Held
PUBLIC COMMENT
ROLL CALL
Present 9- Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr.
O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MS. RUDIAK, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2015-1491 Resolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties,
acquired at tax sales in accordance with Act No. l7l of l984, “Second Class City
Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through
H: A: 6824 Fifth, B: 714 N. Homewood, C: 726 Ormsby, D: 5258 Duncan, E: 5224
Duncan, F: 5321 Duncan, G: 5300 Duncan, H: 3807 Penn.
A motion was made that this matter be Held in Committee to the Committee on
Finance and Law , due back by 4/15/2015. The motion carried
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2015-1492 Resolution providing for conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property,
under Act No. l7l of l984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection
Act”, effective December 11, 1984.
ITEMS A through B: A: 714 Naylor, B: 847 Tripoli, 849 Tripoli, Tripoli.
A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended as Amended.
The motion carried
2015-1493 Resolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property,
under Act No. 171 of 1984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and
Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984; having been placed for sale to
adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh Side Yard
Program.
ITEMS A through D. A: 2928 Leander, B: 305 Fram, C: 722, 724, 726 Fargo,
D:722 Ormsby.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion
carried
2015-1494 Resolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates, authorizing the
sale of properties in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, in accordance with Act
No. 171 of 1984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective
December 11, 1984.
Item A: 19 Woessner.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion
carried
INVOICES - A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion was
carried
INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS - NONE
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
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2014-0915 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title 4 - Public Places and Property,
Article I, Public Rights -of -Way, CHAPTER 416: - OBSTRUCTIONS, by adding a
new section at 416.05 (a) et seq. requiring no less than a ten (10) day notice of a
pending major street obstruction permit to be provided to the City Council; written
notice to businesses and or residents within the impacted area; and providing for a
waiver of said requirements in the event of an emergency.
Sponsors: Mrs. Harris
A motion was made that this matter be Held in Committee to the Committee on
Public Works , due back by 4/22/2015. The motion carried
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. GILMAN, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2015-1455 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 $120,000. (Council Districts: All).
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion
carried
2015-1456 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 $4,121,433.00. (Council Districts: All).
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion
carried
2015-1457 Resolution 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 2015-2016 Community Development Block Grant
Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed
$4,258,000. (Council Districts: All).
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion
carried
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Agenda
510 City-County Building
City of Pittsburgh 414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Standing Committee Meeting Agenda - Final
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 10:00 AM Council Chambers
STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
PRE-AGENDA - APPOINTMENTS AND/OR RE-APPOINTMENTS
2015-1450
Resolution appointing Carol Peterson, 172 46th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, as
a member of the Historic Review Commission, for a term to expire on March
31, 2018.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City
Council.
2015-1454
Resolution appointing Catherine Qureshi, 2324 Sarah Street, Pittsburgh, PA
15203, as a member of the Personnel Appeals Board for a term to expire on
December 31, 2017.
This appointment shall take effect upon confirmation by Pittsburgh City
Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
ROLL CALL
FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MS. RUDIAK, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2015-1491 Resolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties,
acquired at tax sales in accordance with Act No. l7l of l984, “Second Class City
Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A
through H:, A. 6824 Fifth B: 714 N. Homewood C: 726 Ormsby, D: 5258
Duncan, E: 5224 Duncan, F: 5321 Duncan, G: 5300 Duncan, H: 3807 Penn.
(A)
TJ Real Estate, LLC
PURCHASE PRICE: $14,900.00
Future Development
LOT: 50.16(SLANT FRONT)XAVG96.36X48.5
LOCATION: 6824 Fifth Avenue
ACQUIRED: July 11, 2002 T/S# 18
WARD: 14 BLOCK & LOT: 125-K-60
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COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(B)
Ellen A. Sandidge
PURCHASE PRICE: $9,900.00
Rehabilitation & Rental
1-2 STY BRK BLDG STORE
LOT: 30 X 120
LOCATION: 714 N. Homewood Avenue
ACQUIRED: Dec. 16, 2011 T/S# 51
WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT: 174-J-244
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(C)
Alphonso O. Reese and Marcia M. Reese
PURCHASE PRICE: $2,900.00
Side Yard
LOT: 187.41 X 49.84
LOCATION: 726 Ormsby Street
ACQUIRED: June 3, 1968 T/S# 426
WARD: 16 BLOCK & LOT: 32-B-190
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(D)
Lisa Javornick
PURCHASE PRICE: $19,900.00
Future Development
LOT: 80.3 X 61.9 X 66.16
LOCATION: 5258 Duncan Street
ACQUIRED: June 7, 1948 T/S# 432
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 80-D-392
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7
(E)
Lisa Javornick
PURCHASE PRICE: $12,900.00
Future Development
LOT: 20 X 105
LOCATION: 5224 Duncan Street
ACQUIRED: July 30, 2010 T/S# 28
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 80-H-216
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7
(F)
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Lisa Javornick
PURCHASE PRICE: $12,900.00
Future Development
LOT: 20 X 100
LOCATION: 5321 Duncan Street
ACQUIRED: June 7, 1948 T/S# 251
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 81-A-29
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7
(G)
Lisa Javornick
PURCHASE PRICE: $6,900.00
Future Development
LOT: 29 X 79 X 15
LOCATION: 5300 Duncan Street
ACQUIRED: June 7, 1965 T/S# 303
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 81-A-40
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7
(H)
East End Group, LLC
PURCHASE PRICE: $23,000.00
Future Development
LOT: 21.43 X 100 X 20 RR
LOCATION: 3807 Penn Avenue
ACQUIRED: December 14, 1995, T/S# 71
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 49-P-4
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7
2015-1492 Resolution providing for conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain
property, under Act No. l7l of l984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale
and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984.
ITEMS A through B: A: 714 Naylor, B: 847 Tripoli, 849 Tripoli, Tripoli.
(A)
Jennifer Gula
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,500.00
Side Yard
LOT: 24 X 80
LOCATION: 714 Naylor Street
ACQUIRED: July 30, 2010 T/S# 56
WARD: 14 BLOCK & LOT: 54-F-146
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5
(B)
Sequitur Financial, LLC
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PURCHASE PRICE: $15,002.00
Future Development
LOT: 21 X 66.5
LOCATION: 847 Tripoli Street
ACQUIRED: April 5, 2002 T/S# 55
WARD: 23 BLOCK & LOT: 24-J-325
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1
(B) continued
LOT: 21 X 62.8
LOCATION: 849 Tripoli Street
ACQUIRED: April 5, 2002 T/S# 56
WARD: 23 BLOCK & LOT: 24-J-326
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1
(B) continued
LOT: 27 X 66.5
LOCATION: 0 Tripoli Street
ACQUIRED: April 5, 2002 T/S# 57
WARD: 23 BLOCK & LOT: 24-J-327
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1
2015-1493 Resolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain
property, under Act No. 171 of 1984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer
Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984; having been placed for
sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh
Side Yard Program.
ITEMS A through D. A: 2928 Leander, B: 305 Fram, C: 722, 724, 726 Fargo,
D:722 Ormsby.
(A)
Stephen L. Kalinowski, Sr.
LOT: 20 X 55
LOCATION: 2928 Leander Street
ACQUIRED: June 4, 1956 T/S# 56
WARD: 6 BLOCK & LOT 25-S-68
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6
(B)
Cassandra Fleming
LOT: 35.04 X 60
LOCATION: 305 Fram Street
ACQUIRED: Oct. 26, 2012/ TS# 259
WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT 175-C-282
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
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(C)
Bayo Badru and Folashade B. Badru
LOT: 25 X 67.48
LOCATION: 722 Fargo Street
ACQUIRED: Oct. 25, 2013/ TS# 132
WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT 232-A-126
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(C) continued
LOT: 25 X 73
LOCATION: 724 Fargo Street
ACQUIRED: Oct. 25, 2013/ TS# 133
WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT 232-A-127
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(C) continued
LOT: 25 X 78
LOCATION: 726 Fargo Street
ACQUIRED: Oct. 25, 2013/ TS# 134
WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT 232-A-128
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(D)
Alphonso O. Reese and Marcia M. Reese
LOT: 106.38 X 49.84
LOCATION: 722 Ormsby Street
ACQUIRED: June 5, 1967/ TS# 358
WARD: 16 BLOCK & LOT 32-B-188
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
2015-1494 Resolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates,
authorizing the sale of properties in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, in
accordance with Act No. 171 of 1984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and
Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984.
Item A: 19 Woessner.
(A)
Failed to Acquire a Title Report
RESOLUTION NO: 452 Item G
EFFECTIVE: July 7, 2014
PURCHASER: Cebasthian J. Lee
PURCHASE PRICE: $2,900.00 AMT. FORFEITED: $290.00
19 Woessner Street
WARD: 24; BLOCK & LOT NO.: 47-K71
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1
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INVOICES
INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2014-0915 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title 4 - Public Places and Property,
Article I, Public Rights -of -Way, CHAPTER 416: - OBSTRUCTIONS, by
adding a new section at 416.05 (a) et seq. requiring no less than a ten (10) day
notice of a pending major street obstruction permit to be provided to the City
Council; written notice to businesses and or residents within the impacted area;
and providing for a waiver of said requirements in the event of an emergency.
Sponsors: Mrs. Harris
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. GILMAN, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2015-1455 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 $120,000. (Council Districts: All).
2015-1456 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 $4,121,433.00. (Council Districts: All).
2015-1457 Resolution 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 2015-2016 Community
Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost
thereof, not to exceed $4,258,000. (Council Districts: All).
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