Standing Committees
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · March 16, 2016
Minutes
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 10:00 AM Council Chambers
STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
ROLL CALL
Present 8 - Mr. Gilman, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
Absent 1 - Rev. Burgess
FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MS. RUDIAK, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-0176 Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $7,000.00 in favor of
Steven Hernandez, 5660 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, 15217, for damage to his sewer
lateral and trap from encroachment from city tree roots.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
2016-0177 Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $3,420.00, in favor of
Brian Larman, in settlement of a claim for reimbursement for sidewalk damage from
city tree roots at 5900 Hampton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
INVOICES
A motion was made to Approve. The motion was carried.
INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
None
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0157 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works
to enter into a Green Infrastructure Mini-Grant Agreement and a Project and
Maintenance Agreement with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority and the
Mount Washington Community Development Corporation in connection with the
installation and maintenance of a Green Infrastructure Project in Emerald View Park.
A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Public
Works , due back by 3/23/2016. The motion carried
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, MRS. HARRIS, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-0175 Resolution amending Resolution No. 242 of 2015 providing that the City of Pittsburgh
enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with Independent
Catalyst for professional services in connection with the City of Pittsburgh's Payroll
and Human Resource system, (JD Edwards), by increasing the authorized amount
from $550,000.00 to $579,625.00, a $29,625.00 increase in 2016.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS,
CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0073 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 Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
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2016-0149 Resolution authorizing a five-year Intergovernmental Agreement or Agreements with
the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the Housing Authority of the
City of Pittsburgh utilizing the City of Pittsburgh as the responsible entity pursuant to
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (“NEPA”) to assume the responsibility
of HUD for environmental reviews and for making decisions and taking actions that
include executing the certification portion of HUD's Request for Release of Funds and
Certification for the subject Authorities public housing grant program. (Council
Districts: All).
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
NEW PAPERS
2016-0174 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section
902.03 Zoning Map, and Article III, Overlay Zoning Districts, Chapter 907,
Development Overlay Districts, Section 907.02, IPOD, Interim Planning Overlay
District, by adding a new section 907.02.J to establish a new Interim Planning
Overlay District for the Riverfront Zone.
A motion was made that this matter be Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Hearings . The motion carried
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. GILMAN, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-0171 Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements
with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the performance of certain
work in connection with the 2016-2017 Community Development Block Grant
Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed
$3,754,400. (Council Districts: All).
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
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2016-0172 Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements
with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the administration of
certain projects and programs and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, and
payment of URA property management costs City-wide, not to exceed $927,200.00.
(Council Districts: All).
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
2016-0173 Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements
with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the administration of
certain projects and programs, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not
to exceed $1,500,000.00. (Council Districts: All).
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, March 16, 2016 10:00 AM Council Chambers
STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
ROLL CALL
FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MS. RUDIAK, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-0176 Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $7,000.00 in
favor of Steven Hernandez, 5660 Beacon Street, Pittsburgh, 15217, for damage
to his sewer lateral and trap from encroachment from city tree roots.
2016-0177 Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $3,420.00, in
favor of Brian Larman, in settlement of a claim for reimbursement for sidewalk
damage from city tree roots at 5900 Hampton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
INVOICES
INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0157 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public
Works to enter into a Green Infrastructure Mini-Grant Agreement and a Project
and Maintenance Agreement with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority
and the Mount Washington Community Development Corporation in
connection with the installation and maintenance of a Green Infrastructure
Project in Emerald View Park.
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Standing Committee Standing Committee Meeting March 16, 2016
Agenda - Final
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, MRS. HARRIS, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-0175 Resolution amending Resolution No. 242 of 2015 providing that the City of
Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts
with Independent Catalyst for professional services in connection with the City
of Pittsburgh's Payroll and Human Resource system, (JD Edwards), by
increasing the authorized amount from $550,000.00 to $579,625.00, a
$29,625.00 increase in 2016.
LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0149 Resolution authorizing a five-year Intergovernmental Agreement or Agreements
with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the Housing
Authority of the City of Pittsburgh utilizing the City of Pittsburgh as the
responsible entity pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(“NEPA”) to assume the responsibility of HUD for environmental reviews and
for making decisions and taking actions that include executing the certification
portion of HUD's Request for Release of Funds and Certification for the subject
Authorities public housing grant program. (Council Districts: All).
NEW PAPERS
2016-0174 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section
902.03 Zoning Map, and Article III, Overlay Zoning Districts, Chapter 907,
Development Overlay Districts, Section 907.02, IPOD, Interim Planning
Overlay District, by adding a new section 907.02.J to establish a new Interim
Planning Overlay District for the Riverfront Zone.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. GILMAN, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-0171 Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or
Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the
performance of certain work in connection with the 2016-2017 Community
Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost
thereof, not to exceed $3,754,400. (Council Districts: All).
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Standing Committee Standing Committee Meeting March 16, 2016
Agenda - Final
2016-0172 Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or
Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the
administration of certain projects and programs and providing for the payment
of the cost thereof, and payment of URA property management costs City-wide,
not to exceed $927,200.00. (Council Districts: All).
2016-0173 Resolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or
Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the
administration of certain projects and programs, and providing for the payment
of the cost thereof, not to exceed $1,500,000.00. (Council Districts: All).
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