Standing Committees

510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, March 11, 2015 10:00 AM Council Chambers PUBLIC COMMENT ROLL CALL Present 8- Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith Absent 1- Mr. Gilman FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MS. RUDIAK, CHAIR SUPPLEMENTAL 2015-1389 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative, Article XI, Personnel, Chapter 192, Pensions, Section 192.22, “Membership”, Section 192.23, “Contributions by Members”, and Section 192.26, “Pension Allowance”, relating to Municipal Benefit Plan No. 2 (“Municipal Benefit Plan No. 2”), to bring such sections into compliance with collective bargaining agreements existing between the City of Pittsburgh and various unions. 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 DEFERRED PAPERS 2015-1326 Resolution providing for conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property. ITEM A. A: 4703 Mossfield, 4707 Mossfield, 4709 Mossfield, and 4711 Mossfield A motion was made that this matter be Held in Committee to the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 3/18/2015. The motion carried NEW PAPERS City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 3/13/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 11, 2015 2015-1347 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative, Article XI, Personnel, Chapter 192, Pensions, Section 192.33, “Classification and Monthly Payments; Cost-of-Living Allowance”, Paragraph (a), relating to Firemen’s Benefit Plan No. 2, to bring such section into compliance with Arbitration Decision dated April 18, 1990, and the “Firemen’s Relief and Pension Fund Law” (Act of May 25, 1933, P.L. 1050, as amended, 53 P.S. § 23601, et. seq.). A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-1349 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative, Article XI, Personnel, Chapter 192, Pensions, Section 192.43, “Pension Payments; Amount; Time”, Paragraph (a), relating to Policemen’s Benefit Plan No. 2, to bring such section into compliance with the collective bargaining agreement dated January 1, 2005, between the City of Pittsburgh and the Fraternal Order of Police Fort Pitt Lodge No. 1. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-1359 Resolution amending Resolution number 833, effective January 1, 2002, as amended, entitled "Adopting and approving the 2002 Capital Budget and the 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2002 through 2007 Capital Improvement Program” so as to move the remaining Lincoln Place Recreation Center funding to the Squirrel Hill Business District streetlighting project Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-1360 Resolution amending Resolution number 891, effective January 1, 2003, as amended, entitled "Adopting and approving the 2003 Capital Budget and the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2003 through 2008 Capital Improvement Program” so as to transfer Ten Thousand Dollars from the Lincoln Place Park Renovation project to the Squirrel Hill Business District streetlighting project Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 3/13/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 11, 2015 2015-1361 Resolution calling on the Director of Finance to create a recognition program an incentive policy using the Market Based Revenue Opportunity Program to encourage small, locally-based businesses to raise the minimum wage for their employees. Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor, Mrs. Harris, Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross and Mr. Kraus 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 INVOICES A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion was carried. INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS - NONE 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 4/1/2015. The motion carried NEW PAPERS 2015-1350 Resolution amending Resolution No. 12, effective February 2, 2001, as amended, regarding the Witness Protection Imprest Fund, to include the ability to purchase additional services in connection with witness protection cases. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR SUPPLEMENTAL City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 3/13/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 11, 2015 2015-1385 Ordinance amending the City Code, Title Four: - Public Places and Property, Article I: Streets and Sidewalks, Chapter 417: Pavement Protection, Section 417.02: Sidewalk and Curb Maintenance by making various changes in 417.02 (a). Sponsors: Mrs. Harris A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 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 3/18/2015. The motion carried NEW PAPERS 2015-1351 Resolution granting unto TRPJ Realty, LLC, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a handicap ramp with handrail and a concrete landing with handrail 21st Street in the East Carson Historic District, 16th Ward, Council District 3 of the City of Pittsburgh, USA. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-1352 Resolution granting unto Lynn Langford, her successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a handicap ramp with handrail and a concrete landing with handrail at 1 Noblestown Rd in the 20th Ward, Council District 2 of the City of Pittsburgh, USA. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 3/13/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 11, 2015 2015-1357 Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, lease or leases, professional service agreements or the use of existing contracts, leases or agreements, and other services, along with other approved expenditures and for the payment of supplies, equipment, materials, rentals, and other services for the Squirrel Hill Business District streetlighting project using 2002 Capital funds in an amount not to exceed $10,509.23 Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-1358 Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, lease or leases, professional service agreements or the use of existing contracts, leases or agreements, and other services, along with other approved expenditures and for the payment of supplies, equipment, materials, rentals, and other services for the Squirrel Hill Business District streetlighting project using 2003 Capital funds in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). Sponsors: Mr. O'Connor A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, REV. BURGESS, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2015-1353 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with consultants and/or service providers for professional services in connection with Civil Service and MPOETC required assessment and evaluation of Public Safety candidates, and providing for payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $40,500.00. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 3/13/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 11, 2015 2015-1354 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with Justifacts Credential Verification, Inc. for professional services in connection with pre-employment and promotional background investigations for all City of Pittsburgh candidates excluding Uniformed Police, Fire and EMS Personnel, and providing for payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $52,500.00 over three years. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. GILMAN, CHAIR DEFERRED PAPERS 2015-1278 Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of restaurant liquor license, License No. R-14437, LID-59576 from 1313 Saloon, Inc., 1313 Kennedy Avenue, Duquesne, PA 15110 to the Applicant, The CocoRico Corp., 139 41st Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 for the premises located at 3718-20 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, restaurant known as “Round Corner Cantina”, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461. Negative Recommendation A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion failed by the following vote: Aye: 0 No: 0 Abstain: 6- Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith Out of Room: 2- Mrs. Harris, and Ms. Rudiak Absent: 1- Mr. Gilman City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 3/13/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 11, 2015 2015-1297 Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of restaurant liquor license, License No. R- 7386, LID 60004 from Don Pablos Operating, LLC, 122 Mall Boulevard, PA 15146 to the Applicant, Teppy, LLC, 105 Braunlich Drive, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 for the premises located at 5430 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, restaurant known as “Taste”, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried NEW PAPERS 2015-1355 Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the School District of Pittsburgh, for the Sale of Block 7-B, Lot 209 in the 21st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, (Council District No. 6 - 1430 Page Street - Parking). A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-1356 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Properties in the 12th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 125-M, Lots 225 and 226, and Block 125-L, Lots 22, 23, 44, 45, 46, and 47 (Council District No.9 - Site Assemblage for Residential Development - 6924, 6922, 6900 Kelly Street and 706, 704, 618, 620, 622 N. Dallas Avenue). Negative Recommendation A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried Motion to schedule a Cableast Post Agenda meeting at the request of Councilwoman Theresa Kail -Smith: Re: Witness Protection Program City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 3/13/2015