Standing Committees

510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, May 20, 2015 1:30 PM Council Chambers STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT ROLL CALL FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MS. RUDIAK, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2015-1615 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. ITEM A: 573 Brushton A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-1616 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 J: A: 7721-23 Susquehanna, 7725 & 7727 Susquehanna, B: 7604 & 7610 Susquehanna, C: 7622 Susquehanna, D: 7628, 7630, & 7632 Susquehanna, E:517, 515, & 511 Brushton, F: 7618 Finance, G: 510 Brushton, H: 7710 Susquehanna, I: 7714, 7716, 7718 Susquehanna, J: 7724 Susquehanna. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 5/20/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2015 2015-1617 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 B. A: 1218 Rush, B: 956 Lysle A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-1620 Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution number 479 of 2013, as amended entitled “Resolution Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the City Council Neighborhood Needs Program in Council District 7; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof” so as to transfer $20,000 from District 7 Neighborhood Needs to Lawrenceville Corporation Sponsors: Ms. Gross A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-1621 Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution 855 of 2011 entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012 Community Development Block Grant Program” so as to transfer $20,000 from District 7 Neighborhood Needs to Lawrenceville Corporation Sponsors: Ms. Gross 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 5/20/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2015 PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES COMMITTEE, MR. LAVELLE, CHAIR DEFERRED PAPERS 2014-1020 Ordinance amending and Supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title VII Business Licensing, by adding Article X Rental of Residential Housing, Chapter 781 Residential Housing Rental Permit Program to provide for the registration of rental housing located within the City of Pittsburgh and to provide penalties for violation. A motion was made that this matter be Held in Committee to the Committee on Public Safety Services, due back by 6/10/2015. The motion carried PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2015-1618 Resolution vacating Tenner Way between N Dallas Avenue and Hamilton Avenue in the 12th and 13th Wards, 9th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-1619 Resolution vacating a portion of Sassafras Way/Alley between 29th and 30th Streets in the 6th Ward, 7th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR DEFERRED PAPERS 2015-1458 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, 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.I to establish a new Interim Planning Overlay District for Uptown. PUBLIC HEARING HELD MAY 12, 2015 A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 5/20/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2015 NEW PAPERS 2015-1622 Resolution amending Resolution No. 186, effective April 15, 2015, entitled: 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 2008 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 in City Council from: “Monumental Baptist Church” (-$1,121.09), and transfer these funds to “Northside Old Timers” (+$1,121.09). Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-1623 Resolution amending Resolution No. 187, effective April 15, 2015, entitled “Resolution 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 the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and further, authorizing various City Departments to enter into contact or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for street paving, the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and other related costs at a costs not to exceed 800,000.00”, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “Monumental Baptist Church” (-$1,121.09), and transfer these funds to “Northside Old Timers” (+$1,121.09). Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 5/20/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2015 2015-1624 Resolution amending Resolution No. 135, effective April 2, 2014, entitled: 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 2009 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 transfer funds from within City Council from “Monumental Baptist Church” (-$1,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Northside Old Timers” (+$1,000.00) Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-1625 Resolution amending Resolution No. 134, effective April 2, 2014, entitled “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 residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $800,000, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “Monumental Baptist Church” (-$1,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Northside Old Timers” (+$1,000.00). Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 5/20/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2015 2015-1626 Resolution amending Resolution No. 193, effective April 15, 2015 entitled: 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 2011 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 within City Council from: “Bedford Dwellings” (-$1,500.00) and “North Shore Stars” (-$1,500.00), and transfer these funds to “Northside Old Timers” (+3,000.00). Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-1627 Resolution amending Resolution No. 194, effective April 15, 2015, entitled: Resolution 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 residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $1,357,500.00; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “Bedford Dwellings” (-$1,500.00) and North Shore Stars” (-$1,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Northside Old Timers” (+$3,000.00). Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 5/20/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2015 2015-1628 Resolution amending Resolution No. 191, effective April 15, 2015, entitled: Amending the Capital Budget and 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 2012 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 within City Council from: “African American Chamber of Commerce of Western PA” (-$3,000.00) and “Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pgh.” (-$1,878.91); and transfer these funds to “Northside Old Timers” (+$4,878.91). Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-1629 Resolution amending Resolution No. 190, effective April 15, 2015, entitled, “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 residents of the City of Pittsburgh, so as to reprogram funds within City Council: from “African American Chamber of Commerce of Western PA” (-$3,000.00), and “Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pgh.” (-$1,878.91); and transfer these funds to “Northside Old Timers” (+$4,878.91). Sponsors: Mr. Lavelle A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-1630 Resolution calling on the Zoning and Development Review Division of the Department of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh to create a set of incentives and LERTA tax abatements for development within environmental overlap zones to achieve the standards set forth by the Wet Weather Plan. Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor and Ms. Gross A motion was made that this matter be Held in Committee to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development, due back by 5/27/2015. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 5/20/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2015 2015-1631 Resolution calling on the Zoning and Development Review Division of the Department of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh to establish “environmental overlap zones” based on the results of the Wet Weather Plan. Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor and Ms. Gross A motion was made that this matter be Held in Committee to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development, due back by 5/27/2015. The motion carried URBAN RECREATION COMMITTEE, MR. O'CONNOR, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2015-1614 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Parks and Recreation to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding to support the Out-of-School Time Programs Grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in partnership with the Walmart Foundation to provide for a healthy meal food service program in our City’s recreation centers and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed thirty thousand ($30,000) dollars for this stated purpose. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. GILMAN, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2015-1613 Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of restaurant liquor license, License No. R-12467, LID-60311 from Damon’s International, Inc., 4070-4072 William Penn Hwy, Monroeville, PA 15146-2685 to the Applicant, Mixtape, LLC 4907 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 for the premises located at 4907 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, restaurant known as “Mixtape”, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461. A motion was made that this matter be Held for Public Hearing to the Committee on Hearings . The motion carried. CABLECAST City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 5/20/2015