Standing Committees
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · February 22, 2017
Minutes
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 10:00 AM Council Chambers
STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
ROLL CALL
Present 7 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
and Mrs. Kail-Smith
Absent 2 - Ms. Gross, and Ms. Rudiak
FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MS. RUDIAK, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2017-1235 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Eleven Thousand
Dollars ($11,000.00) in favor of Paulette Collins and her attorneys Caputo Law Firm,
801 Vinial Street, Third Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, fully releasing the City from all
claims and liability for alleged personal injuries as described in a lawsuit filed in the
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 10-021263.
(Executive Session Held)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2017-1236 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: 7203
Hermitage
(A)
Darriet Brooks Lipford
PURCHASE PRICE: $3,900.00
Personal Storage
LOT: 50 X 93.66
LOCATION: 7203 Hermitage Street
ACQUIRED: July 30, 2010 T/S# 44
WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT: 174-B-348
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
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A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2017-1237 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.
Items A: A: 5227 Rosetta
(A)
Failure to Produce a Qualified Title Report
RESOLUTION NO: 2014-633 Item G
EFFECTIVE: October 7, 2014
PURCHASER: Jonathan Scott
PURCHASE PRICE: $4,500.00 AMT. FORFEITED: $450.00
LOCATION: 5227 Rosetta Street
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT NO.: 50-G-45
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2017-1238 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: 6 Millbridge, B: 730 McLain, C: 8 Allen, D: 6 Allen, E: 803 Excelsior, F: 807
Excelsior, G: 725 Excelsior, H: 719 Excelsior, I: 726 Excelsior, J: 1512 Arlington, K:
4 Gaskell, L: 26 Ruth, M: 28 Marne, N: 242 Southern, O: 221 Southern, P: 149
Southern
(A)
Mount Washington Community Development Corp.
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 25 X 100
LOCATION: 6 Millbridge Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016 / TS # 222
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 3-N-160
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(B)
Mount Washington Community Development Corp.
2 STY FRA HSE
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PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 32.25 X 75
LOCATION: 730 McLain Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 223
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 3-P-195
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(C)
Mount Washington Community Development Corp.
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 25 X 96.75
LOCATION: 8 Allen Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 225
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 3-P-212
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(D)
Mount Washington Community Development Corp.
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 25 X 96.75
LOCATION: 6 Allen Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 216/ TS # 226
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 3-P-213
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(E)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
2 STY ALUM SDG HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 22.5 X 58
LOCATION: 803 Excelsior Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 232
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 14-B-222
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(F)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
2 STY FRA ALUM HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 25 X 100
LOCATION: 807 Excelsior Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 233
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 14-B-224
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COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(G)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
2 STY FRA ALUM HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 22 X 95
LOCATION: 725 Excelsior Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 229
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 14-B-55
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(H)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
2 STY FRA ALUM HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 25 X 75
LOCATION: 719 Excelsior Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 230
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 14-B-57
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(I)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
2½ STY FRA ALUM HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 25 X 70
LOCATION: 726 Excelsior Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 231
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 14-B-67
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(J)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
2 STY INS BRK HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: TRI LOT 71.5 X 70 X 102
LOCATION: 1512 Arlington Avenue
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 235
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 14-G-86
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
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(K)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
2½ STY INS BRK HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 21 X 90
LOCATION: 4 Gaskell Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 335
WARD: 19 BLOCK & LOT: 4-F-154
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2
(L)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 25 X 100
LOCATION: 26 Ruth Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 336
WARD: 19 BLOCK & LOT: 4-L-107
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2
(M)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
2 STY BRK HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 35.31 X 80 X 30.82
LOCATION: 28 Marne Way
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 337
WARD: 19 BLOCK & LOT: 4-N-169
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2
(N)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 25 X 110
LOCATION: 242 Southern Avenue
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 338
WARD: 19 BLOCK & LOT: 4-P-103
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2
(O)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
2 STY BRK HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 19.42 X 125.14
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LOCATION: 221 Southern Avenue
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 339
WARD: 19 BLOCK & LOT: 4-P-148
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2
(P)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 24.1 X 118.9
LOCATION: 149 Southern Avenue
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 340
WARD: 19 BLOCK & LOT: 4-P-188
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2017-1239 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: 5349 Rosetta, B: 5302 Rosetta,
C: 5305 Brown, D: 5303 Brown, E: 0 Rosetta, F: 5335 Brown, G: 5337 Brown, H:
5356 Rosetta, I: 5366 Rosetta, J: 5368 Rosetta, K: 5370 Rosetta, L: 213 N. Aiken,
M: 211 N. Aiken, N: 5349 Broad
(A)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 15 X 100
LOCATION: 5349 Rosetta Street
ACQUIRED: June 2, 1975 / TS # 1505
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-H-12
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(B)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 13.76 X 56.08
LOCATION: 5302 Rosetta Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 72
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-L-20
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
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(C)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 22.08 X 53.92
LOCATION: 5305 Brown Way
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 74
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-L-25
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(D)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 21.07 X 53.92
LOCATION: 5303 Brown Way
ACQUIRED: April 29, 216/ TS # 75
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-L-26
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(E)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 16.77 X 56.08
LOCATION: 0 Rosetta Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 83
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-15
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(F)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 14.32 X 53.92
LOCATION: 5335 Brown Way
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 84
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-15-A
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(G)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
2 STY BRK DWEL
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 14.34 x 53.92
LOCATION: 5337 Brown Way
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 85
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WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-16-A
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(H)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
2 STY BRK ALUM SDG HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 40.82 x 110
LOCATION: 5356 Rosetta Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 86
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-22
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(I)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 12.91 X 110 X 13.79
LOCATION: 5366 Rosetta Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 87
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-26
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(J)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 13.30 X 110
LOCATION: 5368 Rosetta Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 88
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-26-A
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(K)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 14.61 X 110 X 13.73
LOCATION: 5370 Rosetta Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 89
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-27
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(L)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
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LOT: 22.73 X 96.79
LOCATION: 213 N. Aiken Avenue
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 92
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-70
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(M)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 22.73 X 96.79 X 47.85
LOCATION: 211 N. Aiken Avenue
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 93
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-71
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(N)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
2½ STY FRA HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 22.5 X 400
LOCATION: 5349 Broad Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 95
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-78
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2017-1240 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
J. A: 5334 Wickliff, B: 807 54th, C: 5112 Dresden, D: 916 N. Lang, E: 7251
Hermitage, F: 7247 Hermitage, G: 70 Cust, H: 325 Johnston, I: 239 Mansion, J:
5032 Lytle
(A)
Lawrenceville Corporation
2 STY ALUM SDG HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 20 X AVG 48.1 X 27.7
LOCATION: 5334 Wickliff Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016 / TS # 103
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WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 81-A-101
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7
(B)
Lawrenceville Corporation
1 STY FRA HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 20 X 100
LOCATION: 807 54th Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 104
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 81-A-125
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7
(C)
Lawrenceville Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 12.5 X 50
LOCATION: 5112 Dresden Way
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 100
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 80-G-197-C
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7
(D)
Operation Better Block
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 29.15 X 22.73
LOCATION: 916 N. Lang Avenue
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 152
WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT: 174-E-267
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(E)
Operation Better Block
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 14.22 X 93.66
LOCATION: 7251 Hermitage Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 154
WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT: 174-F-44
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(F)
Operation Better Block
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
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LOT: 13.85 X 93.66
LOCATION: 7247 Hermitage Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 155
WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT: 174-F-46
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(G)
Hazelwood Initiative
2 STY FRA HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 24 X 120
LOCATION: 70 Cust Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 216
WARD: 15 BLOCK & LOT: 57-C-292
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5
(H)
Hazelwood Initiative
2½ BRK VEN HSE - CB GAR
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 32.13 X 147.5
LOCATION: 325 Johnston Avenue
ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014/ TS # 119
WARD: 15 BLOCK & LOT: 56-R-296
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5
(I)
Hazelwood Initiative
2 BRK HSE - FRA GAR
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 18.795 X AVG 113.08
LOCATION: 239 Mansion Street
ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014/ TS # 117
WARD: 15 BLOCK & LOT: 56-R-145
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5
(J)
Hazelwood Initiative
3 BRK HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 19.51 X 90.98
LOCATION: 5032 Lytle Street
ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014/ TS # 115
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WARD: 15 BLOCK & LOT: 56-J-231
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2017-1241 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: 5503 Broad, B: 1238 Sunday, C: 0 Ganges, D: 695 Ganges
(A)
Alex Wert
LOT: 25 X 70
LOCATION: 5503 Broad Street
ACQUIRED: Oct. 18, 1982/ TS# 437
WARD: 11 BLOCK & LOT 83-J-143
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(B)
Carol Ann Mesick
LOT: 12.90 X 56
LOCATION: 1238 Sunday Street
ACQUIRED: Oct. 7, 1985/ TS# 1442
WARD: 21 BLOCK & LOT 22-B-260
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6
(C)
Robert Bilski
LOT: 25 X 100
LOCATION: 0 Ganges Way
ACQUIRED: Aug. 14, 2015/ TS# 201
WARD: 31 BLOCK & LOT 135-M-135
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5
(D)
Robert Bilski
LOT: 25 X 100
LOCATION: 695 Ganges Way
ACQUIRED: Aug. 14, 2015/ TS# 200
WARD: 31 BLOCK & LOT 135-M-134
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COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5
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
P-CARD APPROVALS
A motion was made to Approve. The motion carried.
2016-0943 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.
ITEM A: 212 Beltzhoover
(A)
JaNa L. Dorsey
PURCHASE PRICE: $600.00
Undetermined
LOT: 25 X 100
LOCATION: 212 Beltzhoover Avenue
ACQUIRED: Nov. 30, 2007 T/S# 279
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 14-E-120
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
A motion was made that this matter be UNTABLED to the Committee on
Finance and Law . The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Gilman, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, and Mr.
O'Connor
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Mrs. Kail-Smith
Absent: 2 - Ms. Gross, and Ms. Rudiak
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0875 Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Works to assume
responsibility for the year round maintenance, repair, and future alterations
constructed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as part of the East
Ohio Street Improvement Project.
A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Public
Works , due back by 3/15/2017. The motion carried.
NEW PAPERS
2017-1242 Resolution accepting the dedication of Addison Terrace Phase I in the 3rd and 5th
Wards, 6th Council District.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, MRS. HARRIS, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2017-1230 Resolution providing for a Professional Services Agreement with Brian Calfano of the
University of Cincinnati, for research specific to City Code Chapter 653.05(e) in the
form of a Human Rights Assessment survey in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Five
Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00).
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2017-1231 Resolution providing for a Professional Services Agreement with the University of
Pittsburgh to perform research specific to City Code Chapter 653.05(e) in the form
of a fair housing assessment in an amount not to exceed Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars
($35,000.00).
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2017-1232 Resolution providing for a Professional Services Agreement with the Mark Hamilton,
Esq. of Thomas, Thomas and Hafer, to provide legal representation as the Solicitor of
the Commission on Human Relations in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Five
Thousand Dollars ($25,000).
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A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2017-1233 Resolution providing for an Agreement, or Agreements with the Fair Housing
Partnership, to continue comprehensive fair housing training in an amount not to
exceed Sixty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($69,800.00).
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS,
CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0034 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article IV,
Chapter 916, Residential Compatibility Standards, Section 916.05, Operating Hours,
916.06, Noise, Chapter 917, Operational Performance Standards, and Article IX,
Chapter 926, Definitions, to provide current and more enforceable construction and
noise standards for the City of Pittsburgh.
A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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Agenda
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Standing Committee Meeting Agenda - Final
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 10:00 AM Council Chambers
STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
ROLL CALL
FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MS. RUDIAK, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2017-1235 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Eleven
Thousand Dollars ($11,000.00) in favor of Paulette Collins and her attorneys
Caputo Law Firm, 801 Vinial Street, Third Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, fully
releasing the City from all claims and liability for alleged personal injuries as
described in a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at
G.D. 10-021263.
(Executive Session Held)
2017-1236 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:
7203 Hermitage
(A)
Darriet Brooks Lipford
PURCHASE PRICE: $3,900.00
Personal Storage
LOT: 50 X 93.66
LOCATION: 7203 Hermitage Street
ACQUIRED: July 30, 2010 T/S# 44
WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT: 174-B-348
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
2017-1237 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.
Items A: A: 5227 Rosetta
(A)
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Failure to Produce a Qualified Title Report
RESOLUTION NO: 2014-633 Item G
EFFECTIVE: October 7, 2014
PURCHASER: Jonathan Scott
PURCHASE PRICE: $4,500.00 AMT. FORFEITED: $450.00
LOCATION: 5227 Rosetta Street
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT NO.: 50-G-45
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
2017-1238 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: 6 Millbridge, B: 730 McLain, C: 8 Allen, D: 6 Allen, E: 803
Excelsior, F: 807 Excelsior, G: 725 Excelsior, H: 719 Excelsior, I: 726
Excelsior, J: 1512 Arlington, K: 4 Gaskell, L: 26 Ruth, M: 28 Marne, N: 242
Southern, O: 221 Southern, P: 149 Southern
(A)
Mount Washington Community Development Corp.
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 25 X 100
LOCATION: 6 Millbridge Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016 / TS # 222
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 3-N-160
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(B)
Mount Washington Community Development Corp.
2 STY FRA HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 32.25 X 75
LOCATION: 730 McLain Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 223
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 3-P-195
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(C)
Mount Washington Community Development Corp.
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 25 X 96.75
LOCATION: 8 Allen Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 225
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 3-P-212
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(D)
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Mount Washington Community Development Corp.
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 25 X 96.75
LOCATION: 6 Allen Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 216/ TS # 226
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 3-P-213
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(E)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
2 STY ALUM SDG HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 22.5 X 58
LOCATION: 803 Excelsior Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 232
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 14-B-222
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(F)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
2 STY FRA ALUM HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 25 X 100
LOCATION: 807 Excelsior Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 233
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 14-B-224
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(G)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
2 STY FRA ALUM HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 22 X 95
LOCATION: 725 Excelsior Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 229
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 14-B-55
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(H)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
2 STY FRA ALUM HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 25 X 75
LOCATION: 719 Excelsior Street
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ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 230
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 14-B-57
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(I)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
2½ STY FRA ALUM HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 25 X 70
LOCATION: 726 Excelsior Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 231
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 14-B-67
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(J)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
2 STY INS BRK HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: TRI LOT 71.5 X 70 X 102
LOCATION: 1512 Arlington Avenue
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 235
WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 14-G-86
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3
(K)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
2½ STY INS BRK HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 21 X 90
LOCATION: 4 Gaskell Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 335
WARD: 19 BLOCK & LOT: 4-F-154
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2
(L)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 25 X 100
LOCATION: 26 Ruth Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 336
WARD: 19 BLOCK & LOT: 4-L-107
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2
(M)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
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2 STY BRK HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 35.31 X 80 X 30.82
LOCATION: 28 Marne Way
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 337
WARD: 19 BLOCK & LOT: 4-N-169
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2
(N)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 25 X 110
LOCATION: 242 Southern Avenue
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 338
WARD: 19 BLOCK & LOT: 4-P-103
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2
(O)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
2 STY BRK HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 19.42 X 125.14
LOCATION: 221 Southern Avenue
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 339
WARD: 19 BLOCK & LOT: 4-P-148
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2
(P)
Mount Washington Community Dev. Corp.
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 24.1 X 118.9
LOCATION: 149 Southern Avenue
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 340
WARD: 19 BLOCK & LOT: 4-P-188
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2
2017-1239 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: 5349 Rosetta, B: 5302 Rosetta,
C: 5305 Brown, D: 5303 Brown, E: 0 Rosetta, F: 5335 Brown, G: 5337 Brown,
H: 5356 Rosetta, I: 5366 Rosetta, J: 5368 Rosetta, K: 5370 Rosetta, L: 213 N.
Aiken, M: 211 N. Aiken, N: 5349 Broad
(A)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
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PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 15 X 100
LOCATION: 5349 Rosetta Street
ACQUIRED: June 2, 1975 / TS # 1505
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-H-12
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(B)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 13.76 X 56.08
LOCATION: 5302 Rosetta Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 72
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-L-20
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(C)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 22.08 X 53.92
LOCATION: 5305 Brown Way
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 74
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-L-25
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(D)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 21.07 X 53.92
LOCATION: 5303 Brown Way
ACQUIRED: April 29, 216/ TS # 75
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-L-26
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(E)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 16.77 X 56.08
LOCATION: 0 Rosetta Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 83
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-15
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(F)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
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PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 14.32 X 53.92
LOCATION: 5335 Brown Way
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 84
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-15-A
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(G)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
2 STY BRK DWEL
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 14.34 x 53.92
LOCATION: 5337 Brown Way
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 85
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-16-A
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(H)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
2 STY BRK ALUM SDG HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 40.82 x 110
LOCATION: 5356 Rosetta Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 86
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-22
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(I)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 12.91 X 110 X 13.79
LOCATION: 5366 Rosetta Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 87
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-26
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(J)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 13.30 X 110
LOCATION: 5368 Rosetta Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 88
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-26-A
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
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(K)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 14.61 X 110 X 13.73
LOCATION: 5370 Rosetta Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 89
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-27
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(L)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 22.73 X 96.79
LOCATION: 213 N. Aiken Avenue
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 92
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-70
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(M)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 22.73 X 96.79 X 47.85
LOCATION: 211 N. Aiken Avenue
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 93
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-71
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(N)
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
2½ STY FRA HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 22.5 X 400
LOCATION: 5349 Broad Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 95
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-M-78
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
2017-1240 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 J. A: 5334 Wickliff, B: 807 54th, C: 5112 Dresden, D: 916 N. Lang,
E: 7251 Hermitage, F: 7247 Hermitage, G: 70 Cust, H: 325 Johnston, I: 239
Mansion, J: 5032 Lytle
(A)
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Lawrenceville Corporation
2 STY ALUM SDG HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 20 X AVG 48.1 X 27.7
LOCATION: 5334 Wickliff Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016 / TS # 103
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 81-A-101
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7
(B)
Lawrenceville Corporation
1 STY FRA HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 20 X 100
LOCATION: 807 54th Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 104
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 81-A-125
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7
(C)
Lawrenceville Corporation
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 12.5 X 50
LOCATION: 5112 Dresden Way
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 100
WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 80-G-197-C
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7
(D)
Operation Better Block
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 29.15 X 22.73
LOCATION: 916 N. Lang Avenue
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 152
WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT: 174-E-267
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(E)
Operation Better Block
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 14.22 X 93.66
LOCATION: 7251 Hermitage Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 154
WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT: 174-F-44
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
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Agenda - Final
(F)
Operation Better Block
PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs
LOT: 13.85 X 93.66
LOCATION: 7247 Hermitage Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 155
WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT: 174-F-46
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(G)
Hazelwood Initiative
2 STY FRA HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 24 X 120
LOCATION: 70 Cust Street
ACQUIRED: April 29, 2016/ TS # 216
WARD: 15 BLOCK & LOT: 57-C-292
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5
(H)
Hazelwood Initiative
2½ BRK VEN HSE - CB GAR
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 32.13 X 147.5
LOCATION: 325 Johnston Avenue
ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014/ TS # 119
WARD: 15 BLOCK & LOT: 56-R-296
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5
(I)
Hazelwood Initiative
2 BRK HSE - FRA GAR
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 18.795 X AVG 113.08
LOCATION: 239 Mansion Street
ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014/ TS # 117
WARD: 15 BLOCK & LOT: 56-R-145
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5
(J)
Hazelwood Initiative
3 BRK HSE
PURCHASE PRICE: $1,000.00 + Costs
LOT: 19.51 X 90.98
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Agenda - Final
LOCATION: 5032 Lytle Street
ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014/ TS # 115
WARD: 15 BLOCK & LOT: 56-J-231
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5
2017-1241 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: 5503 Broad, B: 1238 Sunday, C: 0 Ganges, D: 695
Ganges
(A)
Alex Wert
LOT: 25 X 70
LOCATION: 5503 Broad Street
ACQUIRED: Oct. 18, 1982/ TS# 437
WARD: 11 BLOCK & LOT 83-J-143
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
(B)
Carol Ann Mesick
LOT: 12.90 X 56
LOCATION: 1238 Sunday Street
ACQUIRED: Oct. 7, 1985/ TS# 1442
WARD: 21 BLOCK & LOT 22-B-260
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6
(C)
Robert Bilski
LOT: 25 X 100
LOCATION: 0 Ganges Way
ACQUIRED: Aug. 14, 2015/ TS# 201
WARD: 31 BLOCK & LOT 135-M-135
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5
(D)
Robert Bilski
LOT: 25 X 100
LOCATION: 695 Ganges Way
ACQUIRED: Aug. 14, 2015/ TS# 200
WARD: 31 BLOCK & LOT 135-M-134
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5
INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
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Agenda - Final
P-CARD APPROVALS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0875 Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Works to
assume responsibility for the year round maintenance, repair, and future
alterations constructed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as
part of the East Ohio Street Improvement Project.
NEW PAPERS
2017-1242 Resolution accepting the dedication of Addison Terrace Phase I in the 3rd and
5th Wards, 6th Council District.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, MRS. HARRIS, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2017-1230 Resolution providing for a Professional Services Agreement with Brian Calfano
of the University of Cincinnati, for research specific to City Code Chapter
653.05(e) in the form of a Human Rights Assessment survey in an amount not
to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00).
2017-1231 Resolution providing for a Professional Services Agreement with the University
of Pittsburgh to perform research specific to City Code Chapter 653.05(e) in the
form of a fair housing assessment in an amount not to exceed Thirty-Five
Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00).
2017-1232 Resolution providing for a Professional Services Agreement with the Mark
Hamilton, Esq. of Thomas, Thomas and Hafer, to provide legal representation
as the Solicitor of the Commission on Human Relations in an amount not to
exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000).
2017-1233 Resolution providing for an Agreement, or Agreements with the Fair Housing
Partnership, to continue comprehensive fair housing training in an amount not
to exceed Sixty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($69,800.00).
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Agenda - Final
LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0034 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article IV,
Chapter 916, Residential Compatibility Standards, Section 916.05, Operating
Hours, 916.06, Noise, Chapter 917, Operational Performance Standards, and
Article IX, Chapter 926, Definitions, to provide current and more enforceable
construction and noise standards for the City of Pittsburgh.
(Public Hearing Held, February 14, 2017)
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