Standing Committees
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · February 3, 2016
Minutes
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, February 3, 2016 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
SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
2016-0076 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 and B:
A: 519 N. Fairmount, B: 468 Enright.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0040 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
N. A: 508 Wicklow, B: 506 Wicklow, C: 504 Wicklow, D: 5365 Wicklow, E: 505
Wicklow, F: 507 Wicklow, G: 509 Wicklow, H: 514 Fannel, I: 511 Edlam, J: 507
Edlam, K: 509 Edlam, L: 513 Edlam, M: 519 N. Fairmount, N: 468 Enright
A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried
A motion was made that this matter be Held. The motion carried
NEW PAPERS
2016-0058 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the sum of Six Thousand Dollars
and 00/100 ($6,000.00), in favor of Elissa Lang, Swenson & Perer, One Oxford
Center, Suite 2501, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, releasing and discharging the City of
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Pittsburgh from direct liability in any and all claims in the Court of Common Pleas of
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania filed at AR 13-005658.
HELD FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
2016-0062 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative, Article IX,
Boards, Commissions and Authorities, by adding Chapter 179E, Advisory Board on
Entrepreneurship and Start-ups.
SPONSORS: MR. O'CONNOR, MR. GILMAN, MRS. KAIL-SMITH
AND MS. GROSS
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
INVOICES
A motion was made to Approve. The motion carried
INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
None
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES COMMITTEE, MR. LAVELLE, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-0061 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 61 of 2015, entitled: “Amending the Pittsburgh
Code, Title Seven: Business Licensing, Article III: Sales Businesses, Chapter 719
Vendors and Peddlers, by removing specific subsections and/or adding to specific
subsections relative to Mobile Food Trucks,” by revising the hours of operation for
peddler’s in residential districts.
SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS,
CHAIR
SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
2016-0072 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning of the City of
Pittsburgh to apply for a grant, execute relevant agreements with the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation, to receive five hundred and forty-nine thousand dollars
($549,000) in relevant grant funds, to design and construct the S Braddock Avenue
Pedestrian Improvement Project for the amount not to exceed seven hundred and
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twenty-four thousand, one hundred and sixty-four dollars ($724,164). In the event the
grant is awarded to the City of Pittsburgh, the 2017 Capital Budget would provide the
remaining one hundred and seventy-five thousand, one hundred and sixty-four dollars
($175,164).
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
2016-0073 Resolution approving a Conditional Use Application under the Pittsburgh Code, Title
Nine, Zoning, Article V Chapter 911 Section 911.04.A.41 to Yeshivath Achei
Tmimim of Pittsburgh Inc., property owners, for authorization to operate a Multi-Suite
Residential (Limited) use at 2120 Wightman Street, zoned “RM-M” Residential
Multi-Family, Moderate Density District, 14th Ward, Council District No. 5
A motion was made that this matter be Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Hearings . The motion carried
PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, REV.
BURGESS, CHAIR
SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
2016-0071 Resolution amending Resolution Enactment Number 271, effective May 5, 2014,
providing for an agreement or agreements for the Department of Innovation &
Performance to include upgrades to the City's existing public safety systems for a sum
not to exceed $200,000 and for the payment of the costs thereof; said amendment to
extend the term from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2106 and to allocate
funds from a new JDE # to provide for the same.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
NEW PAPERS
2016-0057 Resolution amending Resolution No. 678 of 2013, entitled "Resolution authorizing the
Director of Public Safety and the Chief of Police to enter into contract(s) and/or
agreement(s) with SST, Incorporated for the purpose of installing gunshot-detection
hardware and software in the City of Pittsburgh," by increasing the authorized amount
from $194,000 to Three Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents
($329,000.00) and providing for additional contract and account information.
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, February 3, 2016 10:00 AM Council Chambers
STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
ROLL CALL
FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MS. RUDIAK, CHAIR
SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
2016-0076 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 and B: A: 519 N. Fairmount, B: 468 Enright.
(A)
East Liberty Development, Inc.
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
3 STY BRK VENEER HSE
LOT: 20.315 X AVG 263.91 X 30.325 R
LOCATION: 519 N. Fairmount Street
ACQUIRED: April 24, 2015 / TS # 61
WARD: 11 BLOCK & LOT: 83-E-24
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(B)
East Liberty Development, Inc.
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 28.07 X 134.19
LOCATION: 468 Enright Court
ACQUIRED: April 24, 2015 / TS # 67
WARD: 11 BLOCK & LOT: 84-D-198
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
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DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0040 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 N. A: 508 Wicklow, B: 506 Wicklow, C: 504 Wicklow, D: 5365
Wicklow, E: 505 Wicklow, F: 507 Wicklow, G: 509 Wicklow, H: 514 Fannel,
I: 511 Edlam, J: 507 Edlam, K: 509 Edlam, L: 513 Edlam, M: 519 N.
Fairmount, N: 468 Enright
(A)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 20 X 100
LOCATION: 508 Wicklow Street
ACQUIRED: June 19, 2009 / TS # URA Transfer
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-H-208
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(B)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 20 X 100
LOCATION: 506 Wicklow Street
ACQUIRED: June 19, 2009 / TS # URA Transfer
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-H-209
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(C)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 20 X 100
LOCATION: 504 Wicklow Street
ACQUIRED: June 19, 2009 / TS # 8 URA Transfer
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-H-210
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(D)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 40.31 X 100 X 14.32 X 103.32
LOCATION: 5365 Wicklow Street
ACQUIRED: June 19, 2009 / TS # URA Transfer
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-H-212
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
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(E)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 90.7 X 100 X 116.69
LOCATION: 505 Wicklow Street
ACQUIRED: May 1, 2009 / TS # 182
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-H-250
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(F)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 20 X 100
LOCATION: 507 Wicklow Street
ACQUIRED: May 1, 2009 / TS # 183
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-H-253
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(G)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 20 X 100
LOCATION: 509 Wicklow Street
ACQUIRED: May 1, 2009 / TS # 184
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-H-254
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(H)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 15.22 X 57.30
LOCATION: 514 Fannel Street
ACQUIRED: June 19, 2009 / TS # URA Transfer
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-H-265
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(I)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 13.98 X 42.70
LOCATION: 511 Edlam Way
ACQUIRED: May 1, 2009 / TS # 185
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-H-266-A
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
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(J)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 16.18 X 42.70
LOCATION: 507 Edlam Way
ACQUIRED: May 1, 2009 / TS # 186
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-H-267-A
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(K)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 13.82 X 42.70
LOCATION: 509 Edlam Way
ACQUIRED: July 29, 2011 / TS # 33
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-H-267-B
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(L)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 16.02 X 42.70
LOCATION: 513 Edlam Way
ACQUIRED: July 29, 2011 / TS # 34
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-H-267-C
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(M)
East Liberty Development, Inc.
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
3 STY BRK VENEER HSE
LOT: 20.315 X AVG 263.91 X 30.325 R
LOCATION: 519 N. Fairmount Street
ACQUIRED: April 24, 2015 / TS # 61
WARD: 11 BLOCK & LOT: 83-E-24
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(N)
East Liberty Development, Inc.
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 28.07 X 134.19
LOCATION: 468 Enright Court
ACQUIRED: April 24, 2015 / TS # 67
WARD: 11 BLOCK & LOT: 84-D-198
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
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NEW PAPERS
2016-0058 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the sum of Six Thousand
Dollars and 00/100 ($6,000.00), in favor of Elissa Lang, Swenson & Perer, One
Oxford Center, Suite 2501, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, releasing and discharging the
City of Pittsburgh from direct liability in any and all claims in the Court of
Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania filed at AR 13-005658.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED
2016-0062 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative,
Article IX, Boards, Commissions and Authorities, by adding Chapter 179E,
Advisory Board on Entrepreneurship and Start-ups.
SPONSORS: MR. O'CONNOR AND MR. GILMAN
INVOICES
INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES COMMITTEE, MR. LAVELLE, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-0061 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 61 of 2015, entitled: “Amending the
Pittsburgh Code, Title Seven: Business Licensing, Article III: Sales Businesses,
Chapter 719 Vendors and Peddlers, by removing specific subsections and/or
adding to specific subsections relative to Mobile Food Trucks,” by revising the
hours of operation for peddler’s in residential districts.
SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN
LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR
SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
2016-0072 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning of the City
of Pittsburgh to apply for a grant, execute relevant agreements with the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, to receive five hundred and
forty-nine thousand dollars ($549,000) in relevant grant funds, to design and
construct the S Braddock Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project for the
amount not to exceed seven hundred and twenty-four thousand, one hundred
and sixty-four dollars ($724,164). In the event the grant is awarded to the City
of Pittsburgh, the 2017 Capital Budget would provide the remaining one
hundred and seventy-five thousand, one hundred and sixty-four dollars
($175,164).
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2016-0073 Resolution approving a Conditional Use Application under the Pittsburgh Code,
Title Nine, Zoning, Article V Chapter 911 Section 911.04.A.41 to Yeshivath
Achei Tmimim of Pittsburgh Inc., property owners, for authorization to operate
a Multi-Suite Residential (Limited) use at 2120 Wightman Street, zoned
“RM-M” Residential Multi-Family, Moderate Density District, 14th Ward,
Council District No. 5
PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, REV. BURGESS, CHAIR
SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
2016-0071 Resolution amending Resolution Enactment Number 271, effective May 5,
2014, providing for an agreement or agreements for the Department of
Innovation & Performance to include upgrades to the City's existing public
safety systems for a sum not to exceed $200,000 and for the payment of the
costs thereof; said amendment to extend the term from December 31, 2015 to
December 31, 2106 and to allocate funds from a new JDE # to provide for the
same.
NEW PAPERS
2016-0057 Resolution amending Resolution No. 678 of 2013, entitled "Resolution
authorizing the Director of Public Safety and the Chief of Police to enter into
contract(s) and/or agreement(s) with SST, Incorporated for the purpose of
installing gunshot-detection hardware and software in the City of Pittsburgh,"
by increasing the authorized amount from $194,000 to Three Hundred
Twenty-Nine Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($329,000.00) and providing for
additional contract and account information.
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