Standing Committees
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · July 18, 2018
Minutes
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 10:00 AM Council Chambers
STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
ROLL CALL
Present 8 - Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor,
Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger
Absent 1 - Rev. Burgess
FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, REV. BURGESS, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2018-0659 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Metals Treatment
Technologies 2, in the amount of $61,657.07, for emergency remediation services at
the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Firing range; and providing for the payment of the
costs thereof.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
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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 July 18th 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
Holt, Alicia – professional services (Dist. 9) 1,400.00
Kraus, Bruce – reimbursement for office clock (Dist. 3) 16.04
Special Events/Brookline Breeze (Dist. 4) 150.00
I&P
Comaround Inc – software providing knowledge management 3,000.00
Jandik, Patrick – I&P Help Desk technical consultant 53.93
Jandik, Patrick – I&P Help Desk technical consultant 21.57
CHR
African American Cultural Center – rental space for fair housing event 1,590.88
FINANCE
Iron Mountain Records Management – document destruction services 273.56
K-7 Parking Company – commercial parking lease for tax compliance specialists
1,595.00
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PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
Tokaski, John – reimbursement for parking 12.00
EMS
Eastern Area Prehospital Services – EMS coverage at Luke Bryan concert
1,548.51
Fayette Emergency Medical Service – EMS coverage at Luke Bryan concert
1,731.26
Fayette Emergency Medical Service – EMS coverage at Luke Bryan concert
1,440.00
Foxwall Emergency Medical Services – EMS coverage at Luke Bryan concert
1,035.95
Munhall Area Prehospital Services – EMS coverage at Luke Bryan concert
1,581.17
Ross/West View EMSA – EMS coverage at Luke Bryan concert 2,045.70
POLICE
Always Compassionate Vet Care – exam, medication and care for K9 officer
1,353.55
Center for Hearing & Deaf Services Inc – deaf interpreting service 120.00
Jack Lafferty’s Truck Parts – inspections and parts 1,019.60
LexisNexis Risk Data Management – monthly investigative suite 10.16
OMI
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Iron Mountain Records Management – storage of documents 263.62
Pennsylvania State Police – criminal checks for police candidates 286.00
TransUnion Corporation – credit checks on candidates for employment 36.08
FIRE
Kleen-Line Service Co Inc – disposal of waste oil 91.20
PUBLIC WORKS
RainbowHead Farms – stock Lake Carnegie with channel catfish 2,425.00
McLaughlin, Ruben – renewal of CDL class B 94.50
Richardson, Louis – renewal of CDL class B 94.50
Frank Bryan, Inc – concrete for Gas & Oil room at 3rd Division 907.53
PARKS & RECREATION
Vowinckel, Bobby – performer for Mellon Square farmers market 300.00
MOBILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE
Jackson Welding Supply Company – acetylene & oxygen for sign & traffic shop
66.68
A motion was made to Approve. The motion carried.
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INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
To: The Honorable President and Members of Council
From:Office of Management and Budget
Date:July 13, 2018
Re:Intradepartmental transfer
Dear President and Members of Council:
As per Resolution 738 of 2017 which authorizes City Council to approve
intra-departmental transfers throughout the 2018 Fiscal Year, the Office of
Management and Budget would like to make the following transfer(s):
Office of the Mayor
Amount from:
$1,490.00 from 102000.53101 Administrative Fees
$1,100.00 from 102000.56101 Office Supplies
Amount to:
$2,590.00 to 102000.55501 Printing & Binding
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This transfer is necessary to cover the costs for keys to the city, proclamation
folders, and gift plates, gift trays, and stands.
A motion was made to Approve. The motion carried.
P-CARD APPROVALS
A motion was made to Approve. The motion carried.
LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS,
CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2018-0560 Resolution approving a Conditional Use Application under the Pittsburgh Code, Title
Nine, Zoning, Article V, Chapter 911.2, Section 911.02.A.64 for Waldorf School of
Pittsburgh for authorization to expand an Elementary/Secondary School (General) at
201 S. Winebiddle Street, zoned “R2-M” Residential Two-Unit, Moderate Density
District, 8th Ward, Council District No. 7
(Public Hearing held 7/11/18)
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
NEW PAPERS
2018-0660 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title X:
Building, Chapter 1001: Scope, Intent and Application, §1001.01 Enactment and
General Scope and §1001.04 Purpose and Intent by adding additional language
requiring accessible public entrances.
SPONSOR /S: MS. GROSS
A motion was made that this matter be Held for a Cablecast Public Hearing.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. O'CONNOR,
CHAIR
RECOMMITTED PAPERS
2018-0652 Resolution authorizing the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, on behalf of the
city of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing
Contracts, an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, providing
for the reimbursement from Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority “PWSA” costs
related to the Penn Avenue Reconstruction project.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried.
DEFERRED PAPERS
2018-0604 Ordinance authorizing the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) to enter into an
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the Borough of Mount Oliver
(“Borough”) with regard to the City providing animal control services to the Borough
pursuant to the General Local Government Code, 53 Pa. C.S. §§2301 et seq.
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs.
Strassburger
No: 0
Abstain: 2 - Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Kail-Smith
Absent: 1 - Rev. Burgess
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Agenda
City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Standing Committee Meeting Agenda - Final
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 10:00 AM Council Chambers
STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
ROLL CALL
FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, REV. BURGESS, CHAIR
NEW PAPERS
2018-0659 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Metals Treatment
Technologies 2, in the amount of $61,657.07, for emergency remediation services at
the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Firing range; and providing for the payment of the
costs thereof.
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Agenda - Final
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 July 18th 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
Holt, Alicia – professional services (Dist. 9) 1,400.00
Kraus, Bruce – reimbursement for office clock (Dist. 3) 16.04
Special Events/Brookline Breeze (Dist. 4) 150.00
I&P
Comaround Inc – software providing knowledge management 3,000.00
Jandik, Patrick – I&P Help Desk technical consultant 53.93
Jandik, Patrick – I&P Help Desk technical consultant 21.57
CHR
African American Cultural Center – rental space for fair housing event 1,590.88
FINANCE
Iron Mountain Records Management – document destruction services 273.56
K-7 Parking Company – commercial parking lease for tax compliance specialists 1,595.00
PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
Tokaski, John – reimbursement for parking 12.00
EMS
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Eastern Area Prehospital Services – EMS coverage at Luke Bryan concert 1,548.51
Fayette Emergency Medical Service – EMS coverage at Luke Bryan concert 1,731.26
Fayette Emergency Medical Service – EMS coverage at Luke Bryan concert 1,440.00
Foxwall Emergency Medical Services – EMS coverage at Luke Bryan concert 1,035.95
Munhall Area Prehospital Services – EMS coverage at Luke Bryan concert 1,581.17
Ross/West View EMSA – EMS coverage at Luke Bryan concert 2,045.70
POLICE
Always Compassionate Vet Care – exam, medication and care for K9 officer 1,353.55
Center for Hearing & Deaf Services Inc – deaf interpreting service 120.00
Jack Lafferty’s Truck Parts – inspections and parts 1,019.60
LexisNexis Risk Data Management – monthly investigative suite 10.16
OMI
Iron Mountain Records Management – storage of documents 263.62
Pennsylvania State Police – criminal checks for police candidates 286.00
TransUnion Corporation – credit checks on candidates for employment 36.08
FIRE
Kleen-Line Service Co Inc – disposal of waste oil 91.20
PUBLIC WORKS
RainbowHead Farms – stock Lake Carnegie with channel catfish 2,425.00
McLaughlin, Ruben – renewal of CDL class B 94.50
Richardson, Louis – renewal of CDL class B 94.50
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Agenda - Final
Frank Bryan, Inc – concrete for Gas & Oil room at 3rd Division 907.53
PARKS & RECREATION
Vowinckel, Bobby – performer for Mellon Square farmers market 300.00
MOBILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE
Jackson Welding Supply Company – acetylene & oxygen for sign & traffic shop 66.68
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Agenda - Final
INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
To: The Honorable President and Members of Council
From:Office of Management and Budget
Date:July 13, 2018
Re:Intradepartmental transfer
Dear President and Members of Council:
As per Resolution 738 of 2017 which authorizes City Council to approve intra-departmental transfers
throughout the 2018 Fiscal Year, the Office of Management and Budget would like to make the
following transfer(s):
Office of the Mayor
Amount from:
$1,490.00 from 102000.53101 Administrative Fees
$1,100.00 from 102000.56101 Office Supplies
Amount to:
$2,590.00 to 102000.55501 Printing & Binding
This transfer is necessary to cover the costs for keys to the city, proclamation folders, and gift
plates, gift trays, and stands.
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Agenda - Final
P-CARD APPROVALS
LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR
DEFERRED PAPERS
2018-0560 Resolution approving a Conditional Use Application under the Pittsburgh Code, Title
Nine, Zoning, Article V, Chapter 911.2, Section 911.02.A.64 for Waldorf School of
Pittsburgh for authorization to expand an Elementary/Secondary School (General) at
201 S. Winebiddle Street, zoned “R2-M” Residential Two-Unit, Moderate Density
District, 8th Ward, Council District No. 7
(Public Hearing held 7/11/18)
NEW PAPERS
2018-0660 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title X:
Building, Chapter 1001: Scope, Intent and Application, §1001.01 Enactment and
General Scope and §1001.04 Purpose and Intent by adding additional language
requiring accessible public entrances.
SPONSOR /S: MS. GROSS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. O'CONNOR, CHAIR
RECOMMITTED PAPERS
2018-0652 Resolution authorizing the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, on behalf of the
city of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing
Contracts, an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, providing
for the reimbursement from Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority “PWSA” costs
related to the Penn Avenue Reconstruction project.
DEFERRED PAPERS
2018-0604 Ordinance authorizing the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) to enter into an
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the Borough of Mount Oliver
(“Borough”) with regard to the City providing animal control services to the Borough
pursuant to the General Local Government Code, 53 Pa. C.S. §§2301 et seq.
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