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510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, October 21, 2015 10:00 AM Council Chambers STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA 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 DEFERRED PAPERS 2014-0761 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title I--Administrative, Article VII, Chapter 161--Contracts, Section 161.33,-Required Provisions in Certain Construction Contracts; Title 2, Article I, Chapter 201, Section 201.11-Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Registration and Title I--Administrative, Article IX, Chapter 177A--Equal Opportunity Review Commission by making various changes. Sponsors: MR. LAVELLE A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 11/4/2015. The motion carried NEW PAPERS 2015-2103 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 493, effective August 6, 2012 entitled “providing for an agreement/s, or use of existing agreements and/or a contract/s, or use of existing contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for City Council Neighborhood Needs Program and providing for the payment of the costs thereof”, by transferring $10,100 from District 6 Neighborhood Initiative to the Hill District CDC in Council District 6 Neighborhood Needs. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $130,802.79 Sponsors: MR. LAVELLE A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 10/22/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 2015-2104 Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 capital budget and the 2012-2017 Capital Improvement Program” by transferring $10,100 from District 6 Neighborhood Initiative to the Hill District CDC in Council District 6 Neighborhood Needs for the purpose of technical assistance related to an Economic Development Administration grant application for Centre Ave infrastructure development. Sponsors: MR. LAVELLE A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-2105 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. A: 1916 Forbes (A) Zeijko Benkovski and Nesinka Benkovski LOT: 16.06 X 61.5 LOCATION: 1916 Forbes Avenue ACQUIRED: May 1, 2009/ TS# 12 WARD: 1 BLOCK & LOT 11-J-157 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-2106 Resolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through P. A: 1713 Cliff, B: 23 Monaca, C: 3 Monaca, D: 806 Cassatt, E: 2504 Hallett, F: 2830 Wylie, G: 3531 Milwaukee, H: 233 N. Aiken, I: 570 Panke (DELETED), J: 7241 Hermitage, K: 7245 Hermitage, L: 1307 N. Franklin, M: 1321 Columbus, N: 1410 Adams, O: 1421 Nixon, P: 1416 Nixon (A) Hill Community Development Corp. PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs LOT: 22 X 157.2 LOCATION: 1713 Cliff Street City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 10/22/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 / TS # 1 WARD: 3 BLOCK & LOT: 9-M-96 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 (B) Hill Community Development Corp. PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs LOT: 22.2 X 122 LOCATION: 23 Monaca Place ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 / TS # 2 WARD: 3 BLOCK & LOT: 9-M-196 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 (C) Hill Community Development Corp. PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs LOT: 11.66 X 60 LOCATION: 3 Monaca Place ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 / TS # 3 WARD: 3 BLOCK & LOT: 9-M-205 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 (D) Hill Community Development Corp. PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs LOT: 21.29 X 69 X 20.14 RR LOCATION: 806 Cassatt Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 / TS # 4 WARD: 3 BLOCK & LOT: 9-M-250 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 (E) Hill Community Development Corp. PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs LOT: 24 X 100 LOCATION: 2504 Hallett Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 / TS # 57 WARD: 5 BLOCK & LOT: 10-L-337 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 (F) Hill Community Development Corp. PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 10/22/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 3 STY BRK HSE LOT: 21.34 X 100 LOCATION: 2830 Wylie Avenue ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 / TS # 39 WARD: 5 BLOCK & LOT: 10-H-316 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 (G) Hill Community Development Corp. PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs 2½ STY BRK HSE LOT: 25 X 100 LOCATION: 3531 Milwaukee Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 / TS # 61 WARD: 5 BLOCK & LOT: 26-K-328 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 (H) Bloomfield Garfield Corp. PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs 2 STY BRK HSE LOT: 22 X 96.79 LOCATION: 233 N. Aiken Avenue ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 / TS # 71 WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-34 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 (I) Operation Better Block PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs LOT: 22 X 100 LOCATION: 570 Panke Avenue ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 / TS # 102 WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT: 174-P-39 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 (J) Operation Better Block PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs LOT: 13.95 X 93.66 LOCATION: 7241 Hermitage Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 / TS # 99 WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT: 174-F-47-A City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 10/22/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 (K) Operation Better Block PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs LOT: 13.74 X 93.66 LOCATION: 7245 Hermitage Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 / TS # 97 WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT: 174-F-46-A COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 (L) Manchester Citizens Corp. PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs 2½ STY FRA AL SDG HSE LOT: 20 X 67 LOCATION: 1307 N. Franklin Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 / TS # 181 WARD: 21 BLOCK & LOT: 22-K-342 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 (M) Manchester Citizens Corp. PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs 2 STY FRA & INSUL BRK HSE LOT: 24 x 65 LOCATION: 1321 Columbus Avenue ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 / TS # 180 WARD: 21 BLOCK & LOT: 22-F-276 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 (N) Manchester Citizens Corp. PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs 2 STY BRK HSE LOT: 22 X 64.42 LOCATION: 1410 Adams Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 / TS # 177 WARD: 21 BLOCK & LOT: 22-F-102 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 (O) Manchester Citizens Corp. City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 10/22/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs 2½ STY BRK HSE LOT: 20.02 X 82.78 LOCATION: 1421 Nixon Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 / TS # 174 WARD: 21 BLOCK & LOT: 22-E-297 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 (P) Manchester Citizens Corp. PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs 2½ STY BRK HSE, & 1 STY CB GAR LOT: 20 X 120 LOCATION: 1416 Nixon Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 / TS # 175 WARD: 21 BLOCK & LOT: 22-E-342 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 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 2015-2108 Resolution further amending Resolution 549, effective September 21, 2012 entitled "providing for an agreement/s, or use of existing agreements and/or a contract/s, or use of existing contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for City Council Neighborhood Needs Program and providing for the payment of the costs thereof", by transferring $5,000 to Historic Deutschtown Development Corporation , within District 1 Neighborhood Needs. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $437,779.53. Sponsors: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-2109 Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012-2017 Capital Improvement Program” by transferring $5,000 to Historic Deutschtown Development Corporation, within District 1 Neighborhood Needs. Sponsors: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 10/22/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 motion carried INVOICES A motion was made to Approve. The motion carried. INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS A motion was made to Approve. The motion carried. 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 the Committee on Public Safety Services, due back by 11/4/2015. The motion carried 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 A motion was made that this matter be Held in Committee to the Committee on Public Works , due back by 11/4/2015. The motion carried 2015-1824 Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to enter into an agreement(s) with certain veteran organizations to waive or reduce certain fees per Section 416.02 of the Pittsburgh Code to hang banners approved by the Director of Public Works at specific approved locations in City of Pittsburgh. Sponsors: MRS. KAIL-SMITH A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Public Works , due back by 11/4/2015. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 10/22/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 NEW PAPERS 2015-2107 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with PennDOT under which PennDOT will make improvements to and transfer Industrial Boulevard, approximately 1.2 miles of road, to the City, and the City will transfer to PennDOT, three current City street segments, those streets being: 1) Euclid Avenue from Baum Boulevard to Centre Avenue, approximately 350 feet; 2) Centre Avenue from Euclid Avenue to Highland Avenue, approximately 970 feet; and 3) Steuben Street, from point on Steuben Street identification Station point 139+77 to Cross Street, approximately 347 feet. In addition, Provost Road, from Weyman Road to Stewart 2015-1731 A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2015-1731 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of City Planning to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding to produce a safety video in support of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Marketing Program in the City and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed one hundred thousand ($100,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose. The City’s Bike Pittsburgh’s funding share of this grant agreement or agreements is in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) and shall be payable from the 2013 Bicycle and Transportation Planning bond account. The State Government’s (PennDOT) share of this grant agreement or agreements is seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00) and shall be deposited into the City’s Grants Trust Fund. A motion was made that this matter be UNTABLED to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1 - Mr. Lavelle City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 10/22/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 21, 2015 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 2015-2100 Ordinance amending the City of Pittsburgh Code of Ordinance, Title IV, Public Places and Property, Article VII, City Realty, by adding a new Chapter 452 entitled “Adopt-A-Lot Program.” A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, MRS. HARRIS, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2015-2102 Resolution further amending Resolution 652 of 2010, as amended, entitled “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements and a Lease or Leases by and between the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) and First Vehicle Services (“First Vehicle”), pursuant to which First Vehicle will furnish all work and services needed to manage and maintain the City's Vehicle Fleet," by extending the contract for one (1) year and authorizing funding for said extension period in the amount of Eight Million Six Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand, Three Hundred Seventy-Eight Dollars ($8,694,378). A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 10/22/2015