Standing Committees

510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, December 2, 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 TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith No: 0 Abstain: 0 Out of Room: 1 - Rev. Burgess 2014-0138 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative, Article IX, Boards, Commissions and Authorities, by adding Chapter 177B, Neighborhood Empowerment Commission. A motion was made to withdrawl prior motion for Cablecast Post Agenda. Sponsors: REV. BURGESS A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 12/9/2015. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 12/4/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 2, 2015 2015-2236 Resolution making Appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the Public Business of the City of Pittsburgh and for meeting the debt charges thereof for the Fiscal Year, beginning January 1, 2016 Sponsors: MS. RUDIAK A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 12/9/2015. The motion carried 2015-2237 Resolution fixing the number of officers and employees of the City of Pittsburgh, and the rate of compensation thereof, and setting maximum levels for designated positions. Sponsors: MS. RUDIAK A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 12/9/2015. The motion carried 2015-2238 Resolution adopting and approving the 2016 Capital Budget and the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2016 through 2021 Capital Improvement Program. Sponsors: MS. RUDIAK A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 12/9/2015. The motion carried 2015-2239 Resolution authorizing City Council to approve intra-departmental transfers throughout the 2016 Fiscal Year Sponsors: MS. RUDIAK A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-2240 Resolution providing for the City of Pittsburgh to participate in or purchase off contracts for goods, materials, services, construction, vehicles or equipment entered into by the U.S. General Services Administration, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, any Commonwealth of Pennsylvania County, City, Township, Municipality, Borough, Authority, Public Procurement Unit and the Pittsburgh School District for the 2015 fiscal year pursuant to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Law, Act 57 of 1998 and Act 180 of 1972 as amended by Act 148 of 1986. Sponsors: MS. RUDIAK 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 City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 12/4/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 2, 2015 2015-2241 Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution 273 of 2009, as amended, entitled “Resolution providing for an agreement between the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) and the County of Allegheny (“County”) for the continued assumption by the County of purchasing activities on behalf of the City which henceforth shall include service contracts (B contracts) and commodity purchases for the purchase of materials, general supplies, and equipment by the various Departments of the City of Pittsburgh for any or all Departments of the City of Pittsburgh; and providing for the payment of all costs thereof” so as to extend the authorization. Sponsors: MS. RUDIAK A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried NEW PAPERS 2015-2263 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 881, effective January 1, 2001, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2001 Capital Budget and the 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2001 through 2006 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing McArdle Viaduct No. 2 by $2,055.75 and Non Salary - E&C by $3,147.99 to remove unencumbered funds from projects pending closure. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-2264 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 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,” by reducing RECREATION GRANTS MATCHING FUN by $14.43, EAST LIBERT - PENN CIRCLE by $54,000.00 and Non Salary - E&C by $2,828.77 to remove unencumbered funds from projects pending closure. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 12/4/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 2, 2015 2015-2265 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 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,” by reducing SLOPE FAILURE REMEDIATION by $21,233.17 to remove unencumbered funds from a project pending closure. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-2266 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 948, effective January 1, 2004, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2004 Capital Budget and the 2004 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2004 through 2009 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing FANCOURT STREET BRIDGE (TIP) by $65,724.10 and SOUTH MILLVALE AVE BRIDGE by $0.30 to remove unencumbered funds from projects pending closure. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-2267 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 762, effective January 1, 2006, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2006 Capital Budget and the 2006 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2006 through 2011 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing TRAIL DEVELOPMENT by $8,500.00 and SOUTH HIGHLAND AVENUE BRIDGE by $198,270.32 to remove unencumbered funds from projects pending closure. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-2268 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 759, effective January 1, 2007, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2007 Capital Budget and the 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2007 through 2012 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing BROOKLINE BLVD by $120,000.00 to remove unencumbered funds from a project pending closure. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 12/4/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 2, 2015 2015-2269 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 704, effective January 1, 2008, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2008 Capital Budget and the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2008 through 2013 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing MCARDLE ROADWAY VIADUCT #1 by $33,250 to remove unencumbered funds from a project pending closure. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-2270 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 675, effective January 1, 2009, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2009 Capital Budget and the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2009 through 2014 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing BROOKLINE BLVD. by $181,506.13, RECONSTRUCTION OF FORBES AVE by $309,826.80, IN-CAR CAMERA SYSTEM by $213.29, SLOPE FAILURE REMEDIATION by $23,829.29, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT/INSPEC by $100,000.00, RECONSTRUCTION OF FROBES AVE by $77,456.69, and MELLON PARK RESTROOM FACILITY by $594.48 to remove unencumbered funds from projects pending closure. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-2271 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 768, effective January 1, 2010, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2010 Capital Budget and the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2010 through 2015 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing SOUTH HIGHLAND AVENUE BRIDGE by $139,918.58, BEECHWOOD BLVD by $5.00, INFORMATION SYSTEMS MODERN by $47,799.75, SECURITY EQUIPMENT by $3,503.88, SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAM by $1,322.00, SCHENLEY PARK GOLF COURSE by $24.20, BATES STREET/SECOND AVE INTERS by $83,701.83, SOUTH HIGHLAND AVE BRIDGE by $1,792,625.97, CBD SIGNAL UPGRADES by $72,800.00, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT/INSPEC by $1,176.05, BEECHWOOD BLVD by $1,457.00 to remove unencumbered funds from projects pending closure. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Printed on 12/4/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 2, 2015 2015-2272 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 908, effective January 1, 2011, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2011 Capital Budget and the 2011 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2011 through 2016 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing STREET RESURFACING by $5,725.82 and CBD SIGNAL UPGRADES by $25,000.00 to remove unencumbered funds from projects pending closure . A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-2273 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 768, effective January 1, 2010, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2010 Capital Budget and the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2010 through 2014 Capital Improvement Program” by closing projects pursuant to Chapter 218 of the City Code. 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 2015-2274 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 855 of 2011, effective January 1, 2012, as amended, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2012 through 2017 Capital Improvement Program” by closing projects pursuant to Chapter 218 of the City Code. 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 2015-2275 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 858 of 2014, effective January 1, 2015, as amended, entitled “adopting and approving the 2015 Capital Budget and the 2015 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2015 through 2020 Capital Improvement Program” by reappropriating projects closed due to the requirements of Chapter 218 of the City Code. A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 12/4/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 2, 2015 A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended as Amended. The motion carried 2015-2277 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 948, effective January 1, 2004, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2004 Capital Budget and the 2004 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2004 through 2009 Capital Improvement Program” by closing projects pursuant to Chapter 218 of the City Code. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-2278 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 675, effective January 1, 2009, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2009 Capital Budget and the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2009 through 2013 Capital Improvement Program” by closing projects pursuant to Chapter 218 of the City Code. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2015-2279 Resolution realigning a total of $2,410,831 between various accounts within the 2015 Operating Budget. This transfer is necessary for the 2015 close in order to meet expenditures for the remainder of the fiscal year. 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 Approved INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS None PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES COMMITTEE, MR. LAVELLE, CHAIR DEFERRED PAPERS City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 12/4/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 2, 2015 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 12/9/2015. The motion carried 2015-1275 Resolution establishing the Safer Together Pittsburgh Committee to create a stronger, more productive relationship between the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety and the Community. Sponsors: REV. BURGESS, MR. KRAUS, MR. LAVELLE AND MRS. KAIL-SMITH A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Public Safety Services, due back by 12/9/2015. The motion carried NEW PAPERS 2015-2283 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code at Title 6, Conduct, Article III: Dogs Cats and Other animals, by adding a new Section 634.11 to Chapter 634 - Kennels and Catteries, requiring anyone advertising an animal for sale to disclose kennel license and sales license information. Sponsors: 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 2015-2284 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PITTSBURGH CITY CODE AT TITLE 6: CONDUCT, ARTICLE III: DOGS, CATS AND OTHER ANIMALS, BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 638 - SALE OF DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS, MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO SELL COMMERCIALLY BRED DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS IN PET STORES, RETAIL BUSINESSES OR OTHER COMMERICAL ESTALISHMENTS IN THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH Sponsors: MR. KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 12/4/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 2, 2015 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 the Committee on Public Works, due back 12/9/2015. 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 12/16/2015. The motion carried NEW PAPERS 2015-2281 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Departments of Public Works, Office of Management and Budget, Finance, and Parks and Recreation to enter into a Lease Agreement with C R JRS CHIP, Inc. d/b/a The First Tee of Pittsburgh at the Bob O’Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR DEFERRED PAPERS City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 12/4/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 2, 2015 2014-0115 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One - Administrative, Article III, Organization, Chapter 135 - Department of City Planning by adding a new subsection, 135.03 - Priority Communities. Sponsors: REV. BURGESS A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE. The motion carried A motion was made that this matter be Held in Committee to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development, due back by 12/9/2015. The motion carried 2015-1870 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title V: Traffic, Article VII: Parking, Chapter 549: Residential Parking Permit Program, Section 549.08 Visitor Permit, by amending the regulations regarding visitors permits; also amending Section 549.02 Definitions, by amending the definition of Certified Resident and Motor Vehicle; and by adding a new Section 549.18 Residential Parking Permit Removal. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development, due back by 12/9/2015. The motion carried NEW PAPERS 2015-2258 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 Held for Public Hearing to the Committee on Hearings . The motion carried 2015-2259 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing a certain property known as 5600 Penn Ave, block number 83-N, lot 125 in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System from RP, Residential Planned Unit Development, to AP, Mixed Use Planned Unit Development, and changing a certain property known as Enright Parklet, block number 84-A, lot 176 in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System from R3-M, Residential Three-unit, Moderate Density, to AP, Mixed Use Planned Unit Development. A motion was made that this matter be Held for Public Hearing to the Committee on Hearings . The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 10 Printed on 12/4/2015 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 2, 2015 PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, MRS. HARRIS, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2015-2260 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the Cities of Service Inc. to receive $25,000 in grant contribution; two AmeriCorps VISTA members; and technical assistance and support from Cities of Service valued at $100,000. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. GILMAN, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2015-2256 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements between the City of Pittsburgh (the “City”) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (the “Authority”) to divert 70% of the incremental parking taxes, up to $1,000,000.00, to fund a portion of public space improvements for the 3 Crossings Development. (Council District 7) A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, due back by 12/9/2015. The motion carried 2015-2257 Resolution authorizing the adoption of the East Liberty Transit Revitalization Investment District Phase II Implementation Plan and related agreements. (Council Districts 7, 8 and 9) A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, due back by 12/16/2015. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Printed on 12/4/2015