Standing Committees
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · June 29, 2016
Minutes
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 10:00 AM Council Chambers
STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
PRE-AGENDA - APPOINTMENTS AND/OR RE-APPOINTMENTS
2016-0484 Resolution appointing Robert W. Farrow, 4929 Coleridge Street, Pittsburgh PA
15201, as Chief of Emergency Medical Services.
Interview Held
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
2016-0539 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of $4,956.00 to
Burns White LLC, Four Northshore Center, and 106 Isabella St., Pittsburgh, PA
15212 for professional consulting services in connection with expert consulting
services related to Beech Construction Inc. vs. City of Pittsburgh.
Held for Executive Session
INVOICES
A motion was made to Aprove. The motion carried.
INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
None
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PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES COMMITTEE, MR. LAVELLE, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-0532 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of Police to enter into a grant
agreement with the Heinz Endowment and further authorizing expenditures by the
Bureau of Police, for purchases authorized by the Grant Agreement and for the
execution of agreement(s), or contract(s) for any equipment or services required in
connection with the execution of said grant. Said agreement(s) or contract(s) shall not
exceed Forty Three Thousand dollars and zero cents ($43,000.00).
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
2016-0533 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of Police, on the behalf of the City of
Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Auto Theft
Prevention Authority (ATPA) , for the purpose of receiving grant funds in the amount
of two hundred and seventeen thousand dollars ($217,000.00) that will be used to
establish, coordinate and fund activities to prevent, combat and reduce auto theft.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
2016-0534 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Director of the Department of Public Safety, and
the Chief of Police, on the behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant
agreement with the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention as part of the National Initiative for
Building Community Trust and Justice, for the purpose of receiving grant funds in the
amount of one hundred and twenty thousand ($120,000.00) that will be used to hire a
Multi- Strategy Coordinator.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
2016-0535 Resolution amending Resolution No. 819 of 2015, authorizing the Mayor, the
Director of Public Safety and/or the Chief of the Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services (“EMS”) to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements
with McKesson, a subsidiary corporation of PST Services, Inc., for the provision of
ambulance billing and collection services to the City of Pittsburgh.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-0544 Resolution calling on the Department of Public Works to complete City pool
inspections in a timely manner each year, release inspection reports to the public, and
complete needed maintenance in the off season, to ensure uninterrupted service to
residents.
SPONSORS: MS. RUDIAK
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS,
CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-0531 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article IX -
Measurements or Definitions, Chapter 925 - Measurements by amending language to
Sections 925.06.A, 925.06.G, and 925.07.
A motion was made that this matter be Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Hearings . The motion carried
CABLECAST
URBAN RECREATION COMMITTEE, MR. O'CONNOR, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-0536 Resolution amending RES No. 63 of 2016 authorizing providing for an Agreement
or Agreements, Lease(s) and/or License Agreement(s) for the use of certain property
for senior facilities for the provision of center services to seniors in an amount not to
exceed Sixty Five Thousand, Four Hundred Dollars ($65,400.00), Seventy
Thousand, Seven Hundred and Eight Dollars (70,708.00), chargeable to and
payable from the Seniors Community Program Trust Fund in the Department of Parks
and Recreation.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. GILMAN, CHAIR
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DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0463 Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of liquor license,
License No. R-7652, from Dropback Inn, Inc., 809 Garfield Street., Springdale,
PA 15144 to the Applicant, Adamo Makhoul, LLC., 208 N. Highland Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 for the premises located at 208 North Highland Ave.,
Pittsburgh, PA 15206, known as “Ali Baba East”, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania
Liquor Code, §4-461.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
NEW PAPERS
2016-0526 Resolution providing for an Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and the
Borough of Dormont in connection with the paving of Wenzell Avenue and providing
for the payment of the costs thereof, by the Borough to the City, of the costs
associated with the paving of the Borough’s portion of Wenzell Avenue. The
estimated cost of preparation and completion of work is Fourteen Thousand Six
Hundred Eighty One Dollars ($14,681 .00).
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
2016-0527 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the Arlington Spray Park project which is located on the north side
of Forth Hill Street between Fernleaf and Sterling Streets, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
15201.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
2016-0528 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for Chessland Street Plan of Homes which is located at 1821, 1825,
1831, 1835, and 1841 Chessland Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15205.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
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2016-0529 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the 352 Atwood Street Apartments project which is located at the
south side of Atwood Street between Bates and Louisa Streets in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, 15213.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
2016-0530 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the 40th Street Hotel project which is located at the northeast
corner of the intersection of 40th Street with Eden Way and abutting Almond Way at
the rear of the property, Pittsburgh 15201.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried
2016-0543 Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of liquor license,
License No. R-19130, from Kocafa LLC, 2600 Liberty Way, McKeesport, PA
15133 to the Applicant, Over Easy LLC, 4428 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
15224 for the premises located at 4428 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224,
known as “Over Easy”, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461.
A motion was made that this matter be Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Hearings . The motion carried
CABLECAST
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Agenda
510 City-County Building
City of Pittsburgh 414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Standing Committee Meeting Agenda - Final
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 10:00 AM Council Chambers
STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
PRE-AGENDA - APPOINTMENTS AND/OR RE-APPOINTMENTS
2016-0484 Resolution appointing Robert W. Farrow, 4929 Coleridge Street, Pittsburgh PA
15201, as Chief of Emergency Medical Services.
ROLL CALL
FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MS. RUDIAK, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-0539 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of $4,956.00 to
Burns White LLC, Four Northshore Center, and 106 Isabella St., Pittsburgh, PA
15212 for professional consulting services in connection with expert consulting
services related to Beech Construction Inc. vs. City of Pittsburgh.
INVOICES
INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES COMMITTEE, MR. LAVELLE, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-0532 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of Police to enter into a grant
agreement with the Heinz Endowment and further authorizing expenditures by
the Bureau of Police, for purchases authorized by the Grant Agreement and for
the execution of agreement(s), or contract(s) for any equipment or services
required in connection with the execution of said grant. Said agreement(s) or
contract(s) shall not exceed Forty Three Thousand dollars and zero cents
($43,000.00).
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Standing Committee Standing Committee Meeting June 29, 2016
Agenda - Final
2016-0533 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of Police, on the behalf of the
City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Auto
Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) , for the purpose of receiving grant funds in
the amount of two hundred and seventeen thousand dollars ($217,000.00) that
will be used to establish, coordinate and fund activities to prevent, combat and
reduce auto theft.
2016-0534 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, Director of the Department of Public Safety,
and the Chief of Police, on the behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a
grant agreement with the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention as part of the National
Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice, for the purpose of
receiving grant funds in the amount of one hundred and twenty thousand
($120,000.00) that will be used to hire a Multi- Strategy Coordinator.
2016-0535 Resolution amending Resolution No. 819 of 2015, authorizing the Mayor, the
Director of Public Safety and/or the Chief of the Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services (“EMS”) to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or
Agreements with McKesson, a subsidiary corporation of PST Services, Inc., for
the provision of ambulance billing and collection services to the City of
Pittsburgh.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-0544 Resolution calling on the Department of Public Works to complete City pool
inspections in a timely manner each year, release inspection reports to the
public, and complete needed maintenance in the off season, to ensure
uninterrupted service to residents.
SPONSORS: MS. RUDIAK
LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-0531 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article IX -
Measurements or Definitions, Chapter 925 - Measurements by amending
language to Sections 925.06.A, 925.06.G, and 925.07.
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Standing Committee Standing Committee Meeting June 29, 2016
Agenda - Final
URBAN RECREATION COMMITTEE, MR. O'CONNOR, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-0536 Resolution amending RES No. 63 of 2016 authorizing providing for an
Agreement or Agreements, Lease(s) and/or License Agreement(s) for the use of
certain property for senior facilities for the provision of center services to
seniors in an amount not to exceed Sixty Five Thousand, Four Hundred Dollars
($65,400.00), Seventy Thousand, Seven Hundred and Eight Dollars
(70,708.00), chargeable to and payable from the Seniors Community Program
Trust Fund in the Department of Parks and Recreation.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. GILMAN, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0463 Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of liquor
license, License No. R-7652, from Dropback Inn, Inc., 809 Garfield Street.,
Springdale, PA 15144 to the Applicant, Adamo Makhoul, LLC., 208 N.
Highland Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 for the premises located at 208 North
Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206, known as “Ali Baba East”, pursuant to
amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461.
NEW PAPERS
2016-0526 Resolution providing for an Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and the
Borough of Dormont in connection with the paving of Wenzell Avenue and
providing for the payment of the costs thereof, by the Borough to the City, of
the costs associated with the paving of the Borough’s portion of Wenzell
Avenue. The estimated cost of preparation and completion of work is Fourteen
Thousand Six Hundred Eighty One Dollars ($14,681 .00).
2016-0527 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the Arlington Spray Park project which is located on the north
side of Forth Hill Street between Fernleaf and Sterling Streets, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania 15201.
2016-0528 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for Chessland Street Plan of Homes which is located at 1821,
1825, 1831, 1835, and 1841 Chessland Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15205.
2016-0529 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the 352 Atwood Street Apartments project which is located at
the south side of Atwood Street between Bates and Louisa Streets in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, 15213.
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Standing Committee Standing Committee Meeting June 29, 2016
Agenda - Final
2016-0530 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the 40th Street Hotel project which is located at the northeast
corner of the intersection of 40th Street with Eden Way and abutting Almond
Way at the rear of the property, Pittsburgh 15201.
2016-0543 Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of liquor
license, License No. R-19130, from Kocafa LLC, 2600 Liberty Way,
McKeesport, PA 15133 to the Applicant, Over Easy LLC, 4428 Liberty Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15224 for the premises located at 4428 Liberty Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15224, known as “Over Easy”, pursuant to amended
Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461.
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