Standing Committees
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · April 5, 2017
Minutes
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 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
2017-1334 Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $3,500.00, in favor of
Donald Giles, 1743 Verner Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 for damage to the natural
gas service line at Claimant’s property at 3640 Verner Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15212
from a city DPW high lift operator striking it with a jersey barrier, while moving the
barrier on or about July 17, 2015.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2017-1345 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative, Article IX,
Boards, Commissions and Authorities, by removing and supplementing language in
Chapter 179E, Advisory Board on Entrepreneurship and Start-ups.
SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. 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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2017-1346 Resolution authorizing the City Controller to perform an audit of Department policies
that pertain to the acquisition, retention, and destruction of personally identifiable
information.
SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. O'CONNOR
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2017-1347 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code at Title One:
Administrative, Article III: Organization, Chapter 111: Departments Generally, by
amending section 111.01, “Establishment; Rules and Regulations; Organization and
Control.”
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2017-1348 Resolution amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1, 2017, entitled
“Resolution adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget and the 2017
Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2017 through 2022
Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MODERNIZATION by $250,000 and increasing WATER FEATURE
UPGRADES by $250,000, to transfer funding for the Pittsburgh Safe Water
Program.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2017-1349 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1, 2017,
as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget
and the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2017
through 2022 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
ACQUISITION by $700,000.00 and increasing PITTSBURGH SUMMER
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT by $700,000.00.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2017-1353 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Municipal Code
Corporation in the amount of $4,532.23 in payment for services in connection with
the codification of Ordinances.
SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. KRAUS
A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance
and Law , due back by 4/26/2017. The motion carried.
2017-1354 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Five, Article VII, Parking Meters, by
updating meter rate for Allentown Meter Zone in chapter 543.01 section (b).
SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. KRAUS
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.
INVOICES
A motion was made to Approve. The motion carried.
INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
None
P-CARD APPROVALS
A motion was made to Approve. The motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2017-1350 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and/or the Director of the Department of Finance,
on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to execute a Declaration of Covenants to
document the City’s responsibility to maintain certain storm-water management
practices as required for an NPDES Permit in conjunction with a rehabilitation and
improvement project for the Northeast Fountain and Promenade at Allegheny
Commons.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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2017-1351 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public
Works, on behalf of the City, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, in connection with a rehabilitation and improvement
project for the Northeast Fountain and Promenade at Allegheny Commons.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2017-1352 Resolution granting unto Trek Development Group, 130 7th Street, Suite 300,
Pittsburgh PA 15222, their successors and assigns, an encroachment to construct,
maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a building projection and canopy for
737 Penn Avenue and 150 8th Street in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the
City of Pittsburgh.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE, REV. BURGESS, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2017-1343 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation
and Performance to enter into an Agreement or Agreements or amendment to existing
Agreements with B-Three Solutions Inc. for the development of an integration service
to support the clean and lien process at a cost not to exceed Eleven Thousand Two
Hundred and Zero Dollars ($11,200).
A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Innovation,
Performance and Asset Management, due back by 4/12/2017. The motion
carried.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. GILMAN, CHAIR
SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
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2017-1366 Resolution amending Resolution No. 13 of 2017, effective January 23, 2017,
“Resolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements, providing for the
transfer of funds not to exceed Six Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars
($6,600,000.00) dollars to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the
purchase of vehicles, heavy equipment and vehicle accessories for use by City of
Pittsburgh Departments and Authorities,” by reducing the Capital Equipment
Acquisition line item by $700,000.00, from $1,812,131.00 to $1,112,131.00.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
DEFERRED PAPERS
2017-1328 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the Morningside Crossing Project at 1802 and 1808 Jancey Street,
Pittsburgh, PA.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
NEW PAPERS
2017-1344 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for 4035 Liberty Avenue project at 4035 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh,
PA 15224.
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, April 5, 2017 10:00 AM Council Chambers
STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
ROLL CALL
FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MS. RUDIAK, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2017-1334 Resolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $3,500.00, in
favor of Donald Giles, 1743 Verner Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 for damage
to the natural gas service line at Claimant’s property at 3640 Verner Avenue,
Pittsburgh, 15212 from a city DPW high lift operator striking it with a jersey
barrier, while moving the barrier on or about July 17, 2015.
2017-1345 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative, Article IX,
Boards, Commissions and Authorities, by removing and supplementing
language in Chapter 179E, Advisory Board on Entrepreneurship and Start-ups.
SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. O'CONNOR
2017-1346 Resolution authorizing the City Controller to perform an audit of Department
policies that pertain to the acquisition, retention, and destruction of personally
identifiable information.
SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. O'CONNOR
2017-1347 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code at Title One:
Administrative, Article III: Organization, Chapter 111: Departments Generally,
by amending section 111.01, “Establishment; Rules and Regulations;
Organization and Control.”
2017-1348 Resolution amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1, 2017,
entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget and the
2017 Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2017
through 2022 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing INFORMATION
SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION by $250,000 and increasing WATER
FEATURE UPGRADES by $250,000, to transfer funding for the Pittsburgh
Safe Water Program.
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Standing Committee Standing Committee Meeting April 5, 2017
Agenda - Final
2017-1349 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1,
2017, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2017
Capital Budget and the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program;
approving the 2017 through 2022 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION by $700,000.00 and increasing
PITTSBURGH SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT by $700,000.00.
2017-1353 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Municipal Code
Corporation in the amount of $4,532.23 in payment for services in connection
with the codification of Ordinances.
SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. KRAUS
2017-1354 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Five, Article VII, Parking
Meters, by updating meter rate for Allentown Meter Zone in chapter 543.01
section (b).
SPONSORS: SPONSOR/SMR. KRAUS
INVOICES
INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
P-CARD APPROVALS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2017-1350 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and/or the Director of the Department of
Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to execute a Declaration of
Covenants to document the City’s responsibility to maintain certain storm-water
management practices as required for an NPDES Permit in conjunction with a
rehabilitation and improvement project for the Northeast Fountain and
Promenade at Allegheny Commons.
2017-1351 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public
Works, on behalf of the City, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with
the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, in connection with a rehabilitation and
improvement project for the Northeast Fountain and Promenade at Allegheny
Commons.
2017-1352 Resolution granting unto Trek Development Group, 130 7th Street, Suite 300,
Pittsburgh PA 15222, their successors and assigns, an encroachment to
construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a building projection
and canopy for 737 Penn Avenue and 150 8th Street in the 2nd Ward, 6th
Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.
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Agenda - Final
INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, REV.
BURGESS, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2017-1343 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of
Innovation and Performance to enter into an Agreement or Agreements or
amendment to existing Agreements with B-Three Solutions Inc. for the
development of an integration service to support the clean and lien process at a
cost not to exceed Eleven Thousand Two Hundred and Zero Dollars ($11,200).
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. GILMAN, CHAIR
SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
2017-1366 Resolution amending Resolution No. 13 of 2017, effective January 23, 2017,
“Resolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements, providing for
the transfer of funds not to exceed Six Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars
($6,600,000.00) dollars to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority
for the purchase of vehicles, heavy equipment and vehicle accessories for use by
City of Pittsburgh Departments and Authorities,” by reducing the Capital
Equipment Acquisition line item by $700,000.00, from $1,812,131.00 to
$1,112,131.00.
DEFERRED PAPERS
2017-1328 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for the Morningside Crossing Project at 1802 and 1808 Jancey
Street, Pittsburgh, PA.
NEW PAPERS
2017-1344 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for 4035 Liberty Avenue project at 4035 Liberty Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15224.
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