Standing Committees

510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, March 23, 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 NEW PAPERS 2016-0213 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Two Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Four Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($2,234.95) in favor of Powers, Garrison & Hughes, 436 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 for transcription services, charging same to 11101.53.53513.108000.2016 Item Number 522700. A motion was made that this matter be Held for an Executive Session. The motion carried INVOICES A motion was made to Approve. The motion was carried. INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS None City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Printed on 3/24/2016 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2016 PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES COMMITTEE, MR. LAVELLE, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2016-0212 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of the Bureau of Police on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with McGann & Chester, LLC for the provision of towing and storage services. Under terms of said Agreement(s) the City shall be responsible for reimbursing McGann & Chester, LLC for tows that are later exonerated by a court and/or the Chief of the Bureau of Police. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 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 Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2016-0161 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title 4 - Public Places and Property, Article I - Public Rights of Way Chapter 416: Obstructions, by repealing Chapter 416 in its entirety and replacing it with new language. SPONSORS: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Public Works , due back by 3/30/2016. The motion carried LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR NEW PAPERS City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Printed on 3/24/2016 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2016 2016-0191 Resolution amending Resolution No. 473, effective July 16, 2015, as amended, entitled: providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to transfer funds from within City Council from “Just Harvest” (-$8,000.00) and “Just Harvest Educational Fund” (-$2,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Community Services - Hunger” (+$8,000.00) and “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+$2,000.00). SPONSORS: ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2016-0192 Resolution amending Resolution No. 367, effective June 4, 2015, as amended, entitled “providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment: and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $800,000, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “Just Harvest” (-$8,000.00) and “Just Harvest Educational Fund” (-$2,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Community Services - Hunger” (+$8,000.00) and “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+$2,000.00). SPONSORS: ALL MEMBERS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Printed on 3/24/2016 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2016 2016-0193 Resolution amending Resolution No. 737, effective November 19, 2015, entitled: providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to transfer funds within City Council from: “Just Harvest” (-$25,000.00) and “Isaiah Project” (-$2,062.46); and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Community Services - Hunger”(+$25,000.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+2,062.46). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2016-0194 Resolution amending Resolution 736, effective November 19, 2015, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $918,650.00; so as to transfer funds in City Council from: “Just Harvest” (-$25,000.00) and “Isaiah Project” (-$2,062.46); and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Community Services - Hunger” (+$25,000.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,062.46). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Printed on 3/24/2016 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2016 2016-0195 Resolution amending Resolution No. 474, effective July 16, 2015, entitled: providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2011 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Just Harvest” (-$27,000.00) and “Isaiah Project” (-$1,062.46); and transfer these funds to “Urban League of Pittsburgh - Hunger Services” (+$25,000.00), and “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+$2,000.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$1,062.46) SPONSORS: ALL MEMBERS 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 2016-0196 Resolution amending Resolution No. 348, effective May 28, 2015, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $1,357,500.00; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “Just Harvest” (-$27,000.00) and “Isaiah Project” (-$1,062.46); and transfer these funds to “Urban League of Pittsburgh - Hunger Services” (+$25,000.00), and “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+2,000.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+1,062.46). SPONSORS: ALL MEMBERS 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 5 Printed on 3/24/2016 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2016 2016-0197 Resolution amending Resolution No. 680, effective October 21, 2015, entitled: Amending the Capital Budget and providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2012 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Beltzhoover Citizens CDC” (-$2,500.00), “Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh” (-$121.09), “Just Harvest” (-$27,000.00) and “Isaiah Project” (-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$2,500.00), “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+$27,121.09) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,000.00). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2016-0198 Resolution amending Resolution No. 350, effective May 28, 2015, entitled, “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, so as to reprogram funds within City Council: from “Beltzhoover Citizens CDC” (-$2,500.00), “Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh” (-$121.09), “Just Harvest” (-$27,000.00) and “Isaiah Project” (-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$2,500.00), “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+$27,121.09) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,000.00). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Printed on 3/24/2016 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2016 2016-0199 Resolution amending Resolution No. 369, effective June 4, 2015 entitled, “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, so as to change the project name within City Council from: “Beltzhoover Civic Association” (-$564.51), “Just Harvest” (-$27,000.00) and “South Side Sabers - Youth Football” (-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$564.51), “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (+$27,000.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,000.00). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2016-0200 Resolution amending Resolution No. 467, effective July 16, 2015, entitled: Amending the Capital Budget and providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2013 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Beltzhoover Civic Association” (-$564.51), “Just Harvest” (-$27,000.00) and Southside Sabers - Youth Football” (-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$564.51), “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank” (27,000.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,000.00). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Printed on 3/24/2016 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2016 2016-0201 Resolution amending Resolution No. 197, effective April 9, 2015, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $940,000.00; : so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Hilltop Alliance (for Beltzhoover Civic Association” (-$2,500.00) and “South Side Sabers - Youth Football” (-$2,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance (+$2,500.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,500.00). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2016-0202 Resolution amending Resolution 468, effective July 16, 2015, Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2014 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within City Council and the Mayor’s Office from: City Council: “Hilltop Alliance(for Beltzhoover Civic Association)” (-$2,500.00) and “South Side Sabers - Youth Football” (-$2,500.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$2,500.00) and “Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group” (+$2,500.00); Mayor’s Office: “Beltzhoover Civic Association” (-$2,035.73); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+2,035.73). SPONSORS: MR. KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Printed on 3/24/2016 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2016 2016-0203 Resolution amending Resolution No. 674, effective October 22, 2014, providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $540,000.00, so as to reprogram funds within Mayor’s Office from: “Beltzhoover Civic Association” (-$2,035.73); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$2,035.73). A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2016-0204 Resolution amending Resolution No. 606, effective September 25, 2015, entitled Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2015 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within the City Council from: “Hilltop Alliance(for Beltzhoover Civic Association” (-$2,500.00) and “The Shyne Awards Foundation” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$2,500.00) and “Neighborhood Learning Alliance” (+$5,000.00). SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH AND MR. KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Printed on 3/24/2016 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2016 2016-0205 Resolution amending Resolution No. 501, effective July 30, 2015 entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $895,000.00; so as to reprogram funds within City Council from “Hilltop Alliance(for Beltzhoover Civic Association)” (-$2,500.00) and “The Shyne Awards Foundation” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Hilltop Alliance” (+$2,500.00) and “Neighborhood Learning Alliance” (+$5,000.00). SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH AND MR. KRAUS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2016-0206 Resolution amending Resolution number 772 of 2012, effective January 1, 2013, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2013 Capital Budget and the 2013 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2013 through 2018 Capital Improvement Program” so as to transfer $50,000 from Streetscape Improvements to the Park Reconstruction Program for the purpose of repairing the Swisshelm Park park and playground . SPONSORS: MR. O'CONNOR A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2016-0210 Resolution amending Resolution 59 of 2013 for the Residential Parking Permit Program area “Y”, in the Shadyside community (Council District #8) to expand the district to include additional streets pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2016-0211 Resolution amending Resolution 256 of 2014 for the Residential Parking Permit Program area “EE”, in the Point Breeze North community (Council District #9) to expand the district to include additional streets pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 10 Printed on 3/24/2016 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2016 PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, REV. BURGESS, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2016-0207 Resolution authorizing a Rooftop License Agreement or Agreements between the City of Pittsburgh and Plaza at Grandview Owner’s Association at a cost not to exceed Eighty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($83,500.00). A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2016-0208 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief & Director of Innovation and Performance to enter into a Payment Distribution Agreement with Allegheny County to accept grant funds from The Heinz Endowments to use for the procurement of necessary staff and tools to support the Regional Data Center and to advance collection, analysis and dissemination of public data for multi-sector, data-driven decision making and further authorizing the Mayor and the Chief & Director of Innovation and Performance to amend the current Cooperation and Project Agreement for the Creation and Operation of the Regional Data Center with the County and the University of Pittsburgh to add Heinz grant funding to increase the amount of compensation and scope of work relating to University of Pittsburgh’s creation and operation of the Regional Data Center. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried 2016-0209 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement for the hiring of Cycom Data Systems, Inc., to continue maintaining and upgrading CityLaw, the Department of Law's legal case management and administrative support software system at a cost not to exceed $11,124.00 (Eleven Thousand, One Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars). A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried HEARINGS COMMITTEE, MR. KRAUS, CHAIR NEW PAPERS City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Printed on 3/24/2016 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2016 2016-0215 Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before City Council regarding future use of the produce terminal in the Strip District. The Petition is valid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter. A motion was made that this matter be Held for Public Hearing to the Committee on Hearings . The motion carried City of Pittsburgh Page 12 Printed on 3/24/2016