Standing Committees
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · May 23, 2018
Minutes
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 10:00 AM Council Chambers
STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
ROLL CALL
Present 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle,
Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Strassburger
Absent 1 - Mrs. Kail-Smith
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 SAFETY SERVICES COMMITTEE, MR. LAVELLE, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2018-0388 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Six, Conduct, Article VII -
Disruptive Properties, Chapter 670. - Disruptive Property Abatement, by repealing
Chapter 670 in its entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 670.
SPONSOR /S: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Public
Safety Services, due back by 5/30/2018. The motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2018-0434 Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, an
Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, providing for the
design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of
materials, equipment and supplies in connection the construction of the West Ohio
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Street Bridge project; and providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements
with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, and
necessary utilities; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed
$4,579,676.00.
A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Public
Works , due back by 6/6/2018. The motion carried.
2018-0453 Resolution vacating Sandusky Court from Henderson Street to its terminus in the 25th
Ward, 1st Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, MRS. HARRIS, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2018-0465 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services
Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with Justifacts Credential Verification, Inc. for
professional services in connection with pre-employment and promotional
background investigations for all City of Pittsburgh candidates excluding Uniformed
Police, Fire, and EMS Personnel, and providing for payment of the cost thereof.
Cost not to exceed $100,000.00 over five (5) years.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS,
CHAIR
SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
2018-0491 Resolution amending resolution 84 of 2012 for the Residential Parking Permit
Program area “B” in the West and Central Oakland Communities (Council Districts
#3 and #6) to change enforcement hours and grace period pursuant to Pittsburgh
Code Chapter 549.
SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
2018-0492 Resolution amending Resolution 389 of 2014 for the Residential Parking permit
program Area “M”, in the South Oakland Community (Council District #3) to change
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enforcement hours and grace period pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.
SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
DEFERRED PAPERS
2017-2256 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section
902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R1A-VH, Residential Single-Unit Attached,
Very High Density to UI, Urban Industrial District certain property roughly bounded
Susquehanna Street and El Court; all in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System,
13th Ward.
(NEEDS TO BE HELD FOR A PUBLIC HEARING)
SPONSOR /S: REV. BURGESS
A motion was made that this matter be Held for a CABLECAST Public
Hearing The motion carried.
NEW PAPERS
2018-0464 Resolution amending resolution No. 656 of 2016 for the Residential Parking Permit
Program area “X” in the Shadyside community (Council District 8) by adding
addresses pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. O'CONNOR,
CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2018-0466 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for The Riviera for property located 350 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh,
PA 15219.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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Agenda
City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Standing Committee Meeting Agenda - Final
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 10:00 AM Council Chambers
STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
ROLL CALL
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INVOICES
INVOICES FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL
The following departmental invoices not covered under a contract with the City shall be paid by the
City Controller after the invoices have been approved by City Council at the May 23rd 2018
Standing Committees meeting. A completed standard form detailing the expenditures is attached to
all of the below listed invoices. No payments will be made to any of the below listed vendors prior the
approval of City Council.
CITY COUNCIL
Brown Mamas – donation (Dist. 6) 200.00
Finitura, Inc. proclamation folders 1,390.00
Holt, Alicia – professional services (Dist. 9) 1,400.00
Jumping Jumperoo – community events (Dist. 2) 500.00
Ralph, Antoinette – face painting at community event (Dist. 2) 130.00
Trying Together – space rental (Dist. 5) 50.00
Veterans of Foreign Wars – donation (Dist. 1) 50.00
Weiland, Kate – reimbursement/air coolers 64.18
LAW
Spilman Thomas & Battle – outside counsel fees 1,762.35
Yourmembership.com Inc – city solicitor ad placement 396.00
HUMAN RESOURCES
PHRA – annual conference for director 359.00
CITY PLANNING
Affordable Catering – breakfast for Western PA Energy Consortium 148.50
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PERMITS, LICENSES & INSPECTIONS
PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
Intertech Security Group – camera repair service 460.00
Morello, Barbera – reimbursement for food and supplies for CERT meeting 62.48
EMS
Pfund Superior Sales Co – rescue basket stretchers for new district chief vehicles 1,964.00
POLICE
Allegheny County Police Department – hay and feed for mounted unit 2,268.97
FIRE
ABCO Fire Protection – extinguisher services not on contract 280.92
Kleen-Line Services Co – disposal of waste oil 91.20
PUBLIC WORKS
Jackson Welding Supply Company – charges for propane tank rentals/gas refills 42.30
R.I. Lampus Company – brick to repair porch column at Highland Park farm house 277.30
Pennsylvania One Call System – PA One call service 1,500.00
Adiutori, Joseph – membership in the American Institute of Architects 406.00
Airgas Great Lakes – charges for propane tank rentals 107.35
George M. Hall Co – lumber for barricades 2,933.31
Jackson Welding Supply Company – charges for propane tank rentals/gas refills 51.00
Atlas Clay & Metal Products – 12” drainage pipe & fittings for Sunbeam Way 1,062.12
Jackson Welding Supply Company – charges for propane tank rentals/gas refills 134.25
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PARKS & RECREATION
Brooks, Douglas – tennis instructor 207.50
City Source Associates – reimbursement for 2017 senior gala entertainment 350.00
Haffner, Mark – tennis instructor 62.25
LaCaria, Aldene – tennis instructor 404.63
Leibowicz, Emma – tennis instructor 182.50
Mieres, Jose – tennis instructor 1,628.88
Parks, Richard – tennis instructor 695.13
Paull, Mark J – tennis instructor 632.88
West Penn Fitness Equipment – treadmill repair at Homewood senior center 125.00
INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
P-CARD APPROVALS
PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES COMMITTEE, MR. LAVELLE, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2018-0388 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Six, Conduct, Article VII -
Disruptive Properties, Chapter 670. - Disruptive Property Abatement, by repealing
Chapter 670 in its entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 670.
SPONSOR /S: MRS. KAIL-SMITH
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2018-0434 Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, an
Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, providing for the
design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of
materials, equipment and supplies in connection the construction of the West Ohio
Street Bridge project; and providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements
with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, and
necessary utilities; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed
$4,579,676.00.
2018-0453 Resolution vacating Sandusky Court from Henderson Street to its terminus in the 25th
Ward, 1st Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, MRS. HARRIS, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2018-0465 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services
Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with Justifacts Credential Verification, Inc. for
professional services in connection with pre-employment and promotional
background investigations for all City of Pittsburgh candidates excluding Uniformed
Police, Fire, and EMS Personnel, and providing for payment of the cost thereof.
Cost not to exceed $100,000.00 over five (5) years.
LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR
SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
2018-0491 Resolution amending resolution 84 of 2012 for the Residential Parking Permit
Program area “B” in the West and Central Oakland Communities (Council Districts
#3 and #6) to change enforcement hours and grace period pursuant to Pittsburgh
Code Chapter 549.
SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS
2018-0492 Resolution amending Resolution 389 of 2014 for the Residential Parking permit
program Area “M”, in the South Oakland Community (Council District #3) to change
enforcement hours and grace period pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.
SPONSOR /S: MR. KRAUS
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DEFERRED PAPERS
2017-2256 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section
902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R1A-VH, Residential Single-Unit Attached,
Very High Density to UI, Urban Industrial District certain property roughly bounded
Susquehanna Street and El Court; all in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System,
13th Ward.
(NEEDS TO BE HELD FOR A PUBLIC HEARING)
SPONSOR /S: REV. BURGESS
NEW PAPERS
2018-0464 Resolution amending resolution No. 656 of 2016 for the Residential Parking Permit
Program area “X” in the Shadyside community (Council District 8) by adding
addresses pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. O'CONNOR, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2018-0466 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage
Facilities Plan for The Riviera for property located 350 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh,
PA 15219.
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