Standing Committees
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · November 30, 2016
Minutes
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 10:00 AM Council Chambers
STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
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
DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0664 Ordinance amending the City Code at Title One: Administrative, Article III:
Organization, Chapter 111: Departments Generally, so as to update the code to
reflect current practices and processes.
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance
and Law , due back by 12/7/2016. The motion carried.
2016-0905 An ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code Title One: Administration, Article
IX: Boards, Commissions and Authorities, to add Chapter 177C: Gender Equity
Commission to conduct analyses of City departments, employment, and services, and
to uphold the principles of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against
Women (CEDAW).
(Post Agenda & Public Hearing held 11-15-16)
SPONSORS: MS. RUDIAK, MS. GROSS, MRS. HARRIS, MRS.
KAIL-SMITH, MR. KRAUS AND MR. O'CONNOR
A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2016-0959 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Two Thousand
One Hundred Eighty-Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($2,187.50) in favor of Gerald
Kobell Attorney at Law, 2758 Mt. Royal Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2546 for
arbitration services.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-0960 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000.00) in favor of Kenneth Krynski and Linda M. Krynski, Husband
and Wife, in c/o their attorneys The Montgomery Law Firm, LLC, 100 Ross Street,
Suite 510, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 and providing and granting an easement to them
and James V. Hart, Jr., and Lee Ambrose Hart, Husband and Wife, together for a
private sewer line through and under City of Pittsburgh owned land fully releasing the
City from all claims and liability for alleged damage to property as described in a
lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 15-019592.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-0961 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000.00) in favor of James V. Hart, Jr., and Lee Ambrose Hart, Husband
and Wife, in c/o their attorneys The Montgomery Law Firm, LLC, 100 Ross Street,
Suite 510, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 and providing and granting an easement to them
and Kenneth Krynski and Linda M. Krynski, Husband and Wife, together for a
private sewer line through and under City of Pittsburgh owned land fully releasing the
City from all claims and liability for alleged damage to property as described in a
lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 15-019592.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2016-0962 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Rothman Gordon P.C.,
310 Grant St. - Third Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in an amount not to exceed Three
Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($3,481.63) for
professional legal representation to the City in the real estate tax assessment case of
Omni Pittsburgh Corporation v. The Board of Property Assessment Appeals and
Review (case docket no. BV-13-006771).
(EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
NEW PAPERS
2016-1019 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget (“OMB”) to enter into an agreement with Deloitte Consulting to perform an
operational review of information technology organization, infrastructure and
operations, whereby the Commonwealth issued a Consulting Services Invitation to
Qualify (ITQ) for the Master IT Services (ITS) through an Invitation for Bids (IFB)
and Deloitte Consulting submitted a bid in response to the ITQ. Cost not to exceed
$200,000.00.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Ms.
Rudiak
No: 2 - Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Gilman
2016-1020 Resolution amending Resolution #779 of 2013 by adding the option stipulated in the
contract with Maher Duessel, which provides independent auditing services for the
city, to exercise the optional two year extension as stipulated in the original contract
payable from the Department of Finance Auditing & Accounting Services, Budget
Years 2017 and 2018. At a total cost not to exceed Three Hundred and Thirty Five
Thousand, Nine Hundred and Twenty Dollars($335,920.00) over two years, which is
the same rate as the previously contracted three years. All other provisions remain
unchanged.
A motion was made that this matter be TABLED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Ms. Rudiak, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1 - Mr. Gilman
2016-1021 Resolution providing for the creation of a trust fund for the South Side Parking
Enhancement District Trust Fund and setting conditions for the deposit and
expenditure of such funds. This fund is for the exclusive use of funding public safety,
maintenance, and parking enforcement for the South Side Parking Flats Enhancement
District as shown in Exhibit A.
A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance
and Law , due back by 12/14/2016. The motion carried.
INVOICES
A motion was made to Approve. The motion was carried.
INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
None
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES COMMITTEE, MR. LAVELLE, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-1015 Resolution authorizing the Directors of the Departments of Public Safety, City
Planning and Finance to create on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh a Parking
Enhancement District in the South Side Flats neighborhood pursuant to the
requirements set forth in Title 5, Article VII, Chapter 546 of the City of Pittsburgh
Code of Ordinances (see Ordinance No. 5 of 2016, Bill No. 2016-0075).
A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Public
Safety Services, due back by 12/14/2016. The motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0875 Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Works to assume
responsibility for the year round maintenance, repair, and future alterations
constructed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as part of the East
Ohio Street Improvement Project.
A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Public
Works , due back by 12/14/2016. The motion carried.
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LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS,
CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0602 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Two--Fiscal,
Article V--Special Funds, to add a new Chapter 232, “Housing Opportunity Fund”,
to stabilize communities and protect the public welfare by creating the Pittsburgh
Housing Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”), to create a budget obligation for the Fund,
to establish the purposes for which monies in the Fund may be used; and to create a
Housing Opportunity Fund Governing Board and Advisory Board.
SPONSORS: MR. LAVELLE
A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Land Use
and Economic Development, due back by 12/7/2016. The motion carried.
NEW PAPERS
2016-0982 Resolution amending Resolution No. 332, effective June 21, 2016, 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: “Neighborhood Learning Alliance
(Formerly Wireless Neighborhoods)” (-$5,000.00), and transfer these funds to
“Pittsburgh Musical Theatre” (+$2,500.00) and “Marian Manor” (+$2,500.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2016-0983 Resolution amending Resolution No. 170, effective April 7, 2016 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 “Neighborhood Learning Alliance (Formerly Wireless Neighborhoods)
(-$5,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Musical Theatre” (+$2,500.00)
and “Marian Manor” (+$2,500.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-0984 Resolution amending Resolution 346, effective June 21, 2016, 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 2016 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: “Neighborhood Learning Alliance” (-$10,000.00); and transfer these funds to
“Western PA Police Athletic League” (+$10,000.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2016-0985 Resolution amending Resolution No. 347, effective June 21, 2016 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 $850,000.00; so as to reprogram funds within City
Council from “Neighborhood Learning Alliance” (-$10,000.00); and transfer these
funds to “Western PA Police Athletic League” (+$10,000.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-0986 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section
902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R2-L, Residential Two-Family Low Density,
to R1D-M, Residential Single-Unit Density, Moderate-Density various properties in
the Point Breeze neighborhood.
SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN
A motion was made that this matter be Referred for Report and
Recommendation to the Planning Commission. The motion carried.
A motion was made that this matter be Held for Public Hearing to the
Committee on Hearings . The motion carried.
URBAN RECREATION COMMITTEE, MR. O'CONNOR, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-1016 Resolution amending Resolution No. 64, effective February 25, 2016, providing for
an Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for the
purpose of providing meals in connection with the 2016-2017 Food Service Program
in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The total cost thereof shall not exceed
Seven Hundred, Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($750,000.00). The purpose
of this amendment is to extend the term of the program until June 30, 2017 and to
change the applicable rates with regard to 2017 food services.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2016-1017 Resolution amending City of Pittsburgh Council Resolution No. 633 of 2002 and
providing for the establishment of a Mellon Park Tennis Trust Fund for the purpose of
holding in trust all monies collected from the Mellon Park Seasonal Support Structure.
The purpose of this amendment is to expand the permitted uses of funds from said
Trust fund and to eliminate obsolete provisions regarding previous payments of lease
amortization costs.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. GILMAN, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0764 Resolution amending the Hazelwood-Almono Tax Increment Financing Plan (Council
District 5).
(Public Hearing Held, November 1, 2016)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-0765 Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Hazelwood-Almono Tax Increment
Financing District Cooperation Agreement (Council District 5).
(Public Hearing Held, November 1, 2016)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
NEW PAPERS
2016-0987 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for the Bakery Square/Larimer
Multi-Modal Hub project. (Council District 9)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2016-0988 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for the
Bakery Square/Larimer Multi-Modal Hub project. (Council District 9)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-0989 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Blind & Vision Rehabilitation
Services project. (Council District 6)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-0990 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Blind
& Vision Rehabilitation Services project. (Council District 6)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-0991 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,700,000 for the Frick Environmental Center
project. (Council District 5)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-0992 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,700,000 for the Frick
Environmental Center project. (Council District 5)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2016-0993 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Midwife Center Expand
Project-Pittsburgh. (Council District 7)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-0994 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Midwife Center Expand Project-Pittsburgh. (Council District 7)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-0995 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Pedestrian Bridge-Western
Pennsylvania School for Blind Children project. (Council District 8)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-0996 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Pedestrian Bridge-Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children project. (Council
District 8)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-0997 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Phipps Landmark Glasshouse
Rehabilitation project. (Council District 5)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2016-0998 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Phipps
Landmark Glasshouse Rehabilitation project. (Council District 5)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-0999 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Pittsburgh Zoo Expansion project.
(Council District 7)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-1000 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Pittsburgh Zoo Expansion project. (Council District 7)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-1001 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $4,000,000 for the Produce Terminal & Smallman
Public Space Improvement-Strip District project. (Council District 7)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-1002 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $4,000,000 for the
Produce Terminal & Smallman Public Space Improvement-Strip District project.
(Council District 7)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2016-1003 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Station Square East
Redevelopment project. (Council District 3)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-1004 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Station
Square East Redevelopment project. (Council District 3)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-1005 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for The Edge at South Side project.
(Council District 3)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-1006 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for The Edge
at South Side project. (Council District 3)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-1007 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Women’s Center and Shelter of
Pittsburgh Renovation project. (Council District 8)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2016-1008 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Women’s Center and Shelter of Pittsburgh Renovation project. (Council District 8)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-1009 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Expansion IV project. (Council District 7)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-1010 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Expansion IV project. (Council District 7)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-1011 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the University Commons - Phase 2
Carlow University project. (Council District 6)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-1012 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
University Commons - Phase 2 Carlow University project. (Council District 6)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2016-1013 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an
Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance
Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Goodwill Southside Workplace
Development Center project. (Council District 3)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2016-1014 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s application for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Goodwill Southside Workplace Development Center project. (Council District 3)
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, November 30, 2016 10:00 AM Council Chambers
STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
ROLL CALL
FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MS. RUDIAK, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0664 Ordinance amending the City Code at Title One: Administrative, Article III:
Organization, Chapter 111: Departments Generally, so as to update the code to
reflect current practices and processes.
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
2016-0905 An ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code Title One: Administration,
Article IX: Boards, Commissions and Authorities, to add Chapter 177C: Gender
Equity Commission to conduct analyses of City departments, employment, and
services, and to uphold the principles of the Convention on the Elimination of
Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
(Public Hearing held 11-15-16)
SPONSORS: MS. RUDIAK, MS. GROSS, MRS. HARRIS, MRS.
KAIL-SMITH AND MR. KRAUS
2016-0959 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Two
Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($2,187.50) in
favor of Gerald Kobell Attorney at Law, 2758 Mt. Royal Road, Pittsburgh, PA
15217-2546 for arbitration services.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)
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2016-0960 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in favor of Kenneth Krynski and Linda M.
Krynski, Husband and Wife, in c/o their attorneys The Montgomery Law Firm,
LLC, 100 Ross Street, Suite 510, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 and providing and
granting an easement to them and James V. Hart, Jr., and Lee Ambrose Hart,
Husband and Wife, together for a private sewer line through and under City of
Pittsburgh owned land fully releasing the City from all claims and liability for
alleged damage to property as described in a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny
County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 15-019592.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)
2016-0961 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in favor of James V. Hart, Jr., and Lee Ambrose
Hart, Husband and Wife, in c/o their attorneys The Montgomery Law Firm,
LLC, 100 Ross Street, Suite 510, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 and providing and
granting an easement to them and Kenneth Krynski and Linda M. Krynski,
Husband and Wife, together for a private sewer line through and under City of
Pittsburgh owned land fully releasing the City from all claims and liability for
alleged damage to property as described in a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny
County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 15-019592.
(EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)
2016-0962 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Rothman Gordon
P.C., 310 Grant St. - Third Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in an amount not to
exceed Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Sixty-Three
Cents ($3,481.63) for professional legal representation to the City in the real
estate tax assessment case of Omni Pittsburgh Corporation v. The Board of
Property Assessment Appeals and Review (case docket no. BV-13-006771).
(EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD 11-28-16)
NEW PAPERS
2016-1019 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management
and Budget (“OMB”) to enter into an agreement with Deloitte Consulting to
perform an operational review of information technology organization,
infrastructure and operations, whereby the Commonwealth issued a Consulting
Services Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) for the Master IT Services (ITS) through an
Invitation for Bids (IFB) and Deloitte Consulting submitted a bid in response to
the ITQ. Cost not to exceed $200,000.00.
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Agenda - Final
2016-1020 Resolution amending Resolution #779 of 2013 by adding the option stipulated
in the contract with Maher Duessel, which provides independent auditing
services for the city, to exercise the optional two year extension as stipulated in
the original contract payable from the Department of Finance Auditing &
Accounting Services, Budget Years 2017 and 2018. At a total cost not to exceed
Three Hundred and Thirty Five Thousand, Nine Hundred and Twenty
Dollars($335,920.00) over two years, which is the same rate as the previously
contracted three years. All other provisions remain unchanged.
2016-1021 Resolution providing for the creation of a trust fund for the South Side Parking
Enhancement District Trust Fund and setting conditions for the deposit and
expenditure of such funds. This fund is for the exclusive use of funding public
safety, maintenance, and parking enforcement for the South Side Parking Flats
Enhancement District as shown in Exhibit A.
INVOICES
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES COMMITTEE, MR. LAVELLE, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-1015 Resolution authorizing the Directors of the Departments of Public Safety, City
Planning and Finance to create on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh a Parking
Enhancement District in the South Side Flats neighborhood pursuant to the
requirements set forth in Title 5, Article VII, Chapter 546 of the City of
Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances (see Ordinance No. 5 of 2016, Bill No.
2016-0075).
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0875 Resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Works to
assume responsibility for the year round maintenance, repair, and future
alterations constructed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as
part of the East Ohio Street Improvement Project.
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Standing Committee Standing Committee Meeting November 30, 2016
Agenda - Final
LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0602 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Two--Fiscal,
Article V--Special Funds, to add a new Chapter 232, “Housing Opportunity
Fund”, to stabilize communities and protect the public welfare by creating the
Pittsburgh Housing Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”), to create a budget
obligation for the Fund, to establish the purposes for which monies in the Fund
may be used; and to create a Housing Opportunity Fund Governing Board and
Advisory Board.
SPONSORS: MR. LAVELLE
NEW PAPERS
2016-0982 Resolution amending Resolution No. 332, effective June 21, 2016, 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: “Neighborhood Learning Alliance (Formerly Wireless
Neighborhoods)” (-$5,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Musical
Theatre” (+$2,500.00) and “Marian Manor” (+$2,500.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
2016-0983 Resolution amending Resolution No. 170, effective April 7, 2016 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 “Neighborhood Learning Alliance (Formerly Wireless Neighborhoods)
(-$5,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Pittsburgh Musical Theatre”
(+$2,500.00) and “Marian Manor” (+$2,500.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
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Standing Committee Standing Committee Meeting November 30, 2016
Agenda - Final
2016-0984 Resolution amending Resolution 346, effective June 21, 2016, 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 2016 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: “Neighborhood Learning Alliance” (-$10,000.00); and transfer
these funds to “Western PA Police Athletic League” (+$10,000.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
2016-0985 Resolution amending Resolution No. 347, effective June 21, 2016 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 $850,000.00; so as to reprogram funds within City Council
from “Neighborhood Learning Alliance” (-$10,000.00); and transfer these funds
to “Western PA Police Athletic League” (+$10,000.00).
SPONSORS: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
2016-0986 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section
902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R2-L, Residential Two-Family Low
Density, to R1D-M, Residential Single-Unit Density, Moderate-Density various
properties in the Point Breeze neighborhood.
SPONSORS: MR. GILMAN
URBAN RECREATION COMMITTEE, MR. O'CONNOR, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2016-1016 Resolution amending Resolution No. 64, effective February 25, 2016, providing
for an Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education
for the purpose of providing meals in connection with the 2016-2017 Food
Service Program in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The total cost
thereof shall not exceed Seven Hundred, Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($750,000.00). The purpose of this amendment is to extend the term of the
program until June 30, 2017 and to change the applicable rates with regard to
2017 food services.
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Standing Committee Standing Committee Meeting November 30, 2016
Agenda - Final
2016-1017 Resolution amending City of Pittsburgh Council Resolution No. 633 of 2002
and providing for the establishment of a Mellon Park Tennis Trust Fund for the
purpose of holding in trust all monies collected from the Mellon Park Seasonal
Support Structure. The purpose of this amendment is to expand the permitted
uses of funds from said Trust fund and to eliminate obsolete provisions
regarding previous payments of lease amortization costs.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. GILMAN, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2016-0764 Resolution amending the Hazelwood-Almono Tax Increment Financing Plan
(Council District 5).
(Public Hearing Held, November 1, 2016)
2016-0765 Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Hazelwood-Almono Tax
Increment Financing District Cooperation Agreement (Council District 5).
(Public Hearing Held, November 1, 2016)
NEW PAPERS
2016-0987 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for the
Bakery Square/Larimer Multi-Modal Hub project. (Council District 9)
2016-0988 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$2,500,000 for the Bakery Square/Larimer Multi-Modal Hub project. (Council
District 9)
2016-0989 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services project. (Council District 6)
2016-0990 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services project. (Council
District 6)
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Standing Committee Standing Committee Meeting November 30, 2016
Agenda - Final
2016-0991 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,700,000 for the
Frick Environmental Center project. (Council District 5)
2016-0992 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,700,000 for the Frick Environmental Center project. (Council District 5)
2016-0993 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Midwife Center Expand Project-Pittsburgh. (Council District 7)
2016-0994 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the Midwife Center Expand Project-Pittsburgh. (Council
District 7)
2016-0995 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Pedestrian Bridge-Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children project.
(Council District 8)
2016-0996 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the Pedestrian Bridge-Western Pennsylvania School for Blind
Children project. (Council District 8)
2016-0997 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Phipps Landmark Glasshouse Rehabilitation project. (Council District 5)
2016-0998 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the Phipps Landmark Glasshouse Rehabilitation project.
(Council District 5)
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Standing Committee Standing Committee Meeting November 30, 2016
Agenda - Final
2016-0999 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Pittsburgh Zoo Expansion project. (Council District 7)
2016-1000 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the Pittsburgh Zoo Expansion project. (Council District 7)
2016-1001 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $4,000,000 for the
Produce Terminal & Smallman Public Space Improvement-Strip District
project. (Council District 7)
2016-1002 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$4,000,000 for the Produce Terminal & Smallman Public Space
Improvement-Strip District project. (Council District 7)
2016-1003 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Station Square East Redevelopment project. (Council District 3)
2016-1004 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the Station Square East Redevelopment project. (Council
District 3)
2016-1005 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for The
Edge at South Side project. (Council District 3)
2016-1006 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$2,500,000 for The Edge at South Side project. (Council District 3)
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Standing Committee Standing Committee Meeting November 30, 2016
Agenda - Final
2016-1007 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Women’s Center and Shelter of Pittsburgh Renovation project. (Council
District 8)
2016-1008 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the Women’s Center and Shelter of Pittsburgh Renovation
project. (Council District 8)
2016-1009 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Expansion IV project. (Council District 7)
2016-1010 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Expansion IV project. (Council
District 7)
2016-1011 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
University Commons - Phase 2 Carlow University project. (Council District 6)
2016-1012 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the University Commons - Phase 2 Carlow University project.
(Council District 6)
2016-1013 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to
submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,000,000 for the
Goodwill Southside Workplace Development Center project. (Council District
3)
2016-1014 Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA’s
application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to
$1,000,000 for the Goodwill Southside Workplace Development Center project.
(Council District 3)
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