Standing Committees

510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 26, 2018 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, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger Absent 1 - Mr. Coghill FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, REV. BURGESS, CHAIR DEFERRED PAPERS 2018-0698 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative; Article VII, Procedures; Chapter 161, Contracts, to reflect current best practices in local government procurement. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 10/17/2018. The motion carried. 2018-0817 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Maher Duessel to provide independent auditing services for the City for three years at a total cost not to exceed Four Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand, One Hundred and Sixty Dollars ($428,160.00). (Briefing Held 9/18/18) A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 1 - Mrs. Kail-Smith Abstain: 3 - Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, and Mr. O'Connor Absent: 1 - Mr. Coghill City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes September 26, 2018 2018-0819 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Tucker Independent Medical Experts, Inc., 2400 Ansys Drive, Suite 102, Canonsburg, PA 15317 in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($5,000.00) for professional services in connection with litigation. (Executive Session held 9/19/18) A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 661 2018-0846 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with McGrail & Associates, 1714 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA for professional consulting services in connection with billboard tax litigation in an amount not to exceed Sixty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($60,000.00). (Executive Session held 9/25/18) A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 663 City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes September 26, 2018 NEW PAPERS 2018-0874 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the amount of Six Thousand Thirty-Eight Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($6,038.99) payable to Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, P.O.Box 826404, Philadelphia, PA 19182-6404, for professional services in connection with a police matter. (Executive Session held 10/3/18) A motion was made that this matter be Held for Executive Session. The motion carried. Enactment No: 707 2018-0875 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Tucker Independent Medical Experts, Inc., 2400 Ansys Dr.,Suite 102, Canonsburg, PA 15317 in an amount not to exceed Three Thousand One Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($3,100.00) for professional services in connection with litigation. (Executive Session held 10/3/18) A motion was made that this matter be Held for Executive Session. The motion carried. Enactment No: 708 2018-0876 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the amount of Sixty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($68,852.50) to Pepper Hamilton LLP, Suite 5000, 500 Grant St., Pittsburgh, PA l5219 for professional consulting and legal services in relation to False Claims Act litigation. (Executive Session held 10/3/18) A motion was made that this matter be Held for Executive Session. The motion carried. Enactment No: 709 City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes September 26, 2018 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 September 26th 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 Conrad, Curt – reimbursement/parking & food for meeting (Dist. 5) 97.71 Miller, Maria – intern (Dist. 2) 240.00 Singer, Matt – reimb./ticket to Pgh. Collective Community Impact Forum (Dist. 5) 27.62 I&P Expedient Data Centers – data center power source 1,858.14 LAW AKF Reporters Incorporated – transcript for deposition 799.40 Pittsburgh Cardiology Consultants – medical records 36.84 Verbatim Reporting – various certified transcripts 320.75 ETHICS BOARD Maiello, Brungo & Maillo, LLP – professional services Ethics Hearing 1,500.00 HUMAN RESOURCES City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes September 26, 2018 Donna Todd – reimbursement for membership to APA 219.00 James L. Smith Insurance Agency, Inc. – notary bond 100.00 The Employment Guide – advertising 235.00 PLANNING Palomo, Felipe – “Bridge to 2030: Transportation” event 25.00 Amcom Office Systems – toner for large format printer 79.92 Designed AV Solutions – drone filming/photography of mosaic tunnel 1,600.00 PLI Beth Kocur – refund from Board of Appeals, case not accepted 300.00 Waltz, Kim – reimbursement for test fees 627.00 PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Augustine, Debra – face painter for Corner of Hope community festival 50.00 Johnson, Shal – face painter for South Side community festival 300.00 EMS Eastern Area Prehospital Services – EMS coverage at Pitt v Penn State game 690.94 Fayette Emergency Medical Service – EMS coverage at Pitt v Penn State game 701.01 Foxwall Emergency Medical Services – EMS coverage at Steeler game 959.81 City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes September 26, 2018 Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company #4 – EMS coverage at Pitt v Penn State 1,66.95 Munhall Area Prehospital – EMS coverage at Pitt & Steeler games 2,745.01 Munhall Area Prehospital – EMS coverage at Steeler game 1,631.38 Parkview VFD/EMS – EMS coverage at two Pitt games 1,290.37 Plum Emergency Medical Services – EMS coverage at Taylor Swift concert 957.58 Tri-Community South EMS – EMS coverage at Pitt v Georgia Tech game 647.16 POLICE Advanced Imaging System – toners 970.50 Center for Hearing & Deaf Services Inc – interpreting for hearing impaired 260.00 Dollar Renta A Car, Inc – N&V UC car rentals 2,041.44 First Vehicle Services Inc – labor & service on vehicles 151.25 Ford, Roland – line dancing for Cops & Kids 250.00 LP Police – police searches 10.00 S&D Calibration Services – Accutrak certifications 265.50 Susich, Justin – reimbursement for equestrian boots 417.45 Whitey’s Mobile Wash, Inc. – washing tactical vehicles 280.00 OMI City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes September 26, 2018 Cole Information – address location directories 677.95 TransUnion Corporation – credit checks on candidates for employment 36.08 FIRE Kennedy, Jessica – reimbursement for cancelled permit 71.00 PUBLIC WORKS Pennsylvania One Call System – PA One call service 1,592.80 Zoresco Equipment Co – long term rental of storage trailers 305.00 Allison, Davon – renewal of CDL class B 94.50 Bruce, Donyeau – renewal of CDL class B 94.50 Greenwade, Charles Jr – renewal of CDL class B 94.50 Jackson Welding Supply Company – charges for propane tank rentals 179.80 Jackson Welding Supply Company – charges for propane tank rentals 445.03 Seifert, Gerard – renewal of CDL class BM 117.50 Brooks, Britt – renewal of CDL class B 94.50 Riedell Shoes Inc – skates for Schenley Rink 2,596.00 PARKS & RECREATION Jumping Jumperoo – moonbounce rental for Riverview Heritage Day 475.00 O’Neil Pro Sound – sound system equipment for Highland Park jazz concerts 2,050.00 City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes September 26, 2018 Northside Chronicle – advertisement for Riverview Heritage Day celebration 585.00 World Urban Parks – annual membership 700.00 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 NEW PAPERS 2018-0878 Resolution amending Resolution No. 402 of 2017, effective July 13, 2017, authorizing the Department of Public Safety, Office of Special Events, to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into an agreement or agreements with Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, Inc. (“P3R”) for providing professional services with regard to the management of the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race (“Great Race”). Said agreement or agreements shall be for a term of three years (2017-2019) at a total cost to the City not to exceed Two Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred and Sixteen Dollars and Ninety Cents ($204,416.90) Sixty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($60,000.00) for 2017, and for each of the years 2018-19, the greater of Sixty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($60,000.00) or 40% of net revenues generated by the Great Race. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 664 2018-0879 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Shallow Creek Kennels, Inc., in the amount of $8,000.00 for the purchase of one canine for the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Police. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 665 City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes September 26, 2018 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2018-0884 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements, allowing for compensation paid to PennDot of the local costs associated with the SR400 (N. Dallas Ave/Bennett St) ADA Ramp Project being undertaken by PennDot, and further providing for payment of the cost not to exceed $26,926.00 A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 670 HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, MRS. HARRIS, CHAIR SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS 2018-0907 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of MVP Strategies in the amount of $7,500.00 for Anti-Harassment Training provided to the City of Pittsburgh Leadership (Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, Directors, Assistant Directors) to help them develop tools to more proactively and effectively address sexual harassment and other types of abuse in their sphere of influence, both professionally and personally. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 671 LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR DEFERRED PAPERS 2018-0559 Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as the Peterson House, located at 172 46th Street (80-P-160), in the Lawrenceville Neighborhood, in the 9th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. (Public Hearing held 9/25/18) A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 659 City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes September 26, 2018 2018-0789 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning ("DCP") to enter into a Contract or Agreement with Boss Control LLC to expand the Energy Intelligence Network through the installation of plug load monitors., in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried. Enactment No: 660 A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended as Amended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 660 City of Pittsburgh Page 10 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes September 26, 2018 NEW PAPERS 2018-0877 Resolution approving a Conditional Use Application under the Pittsburgh Code, Title 9, Zoning, Article IV, Chapter 910, Section 910.01.D.1 to allow JCS Capital LLC on behalf of Pittsburgh Spruce Street Properties, property owner, the transfer of Development Rights from 55 11th Street (parcel 9-P-36) to 316/310 4th Avenue (parcel 1-H-330), zoned “GT-A” and “GT-B” Golden Triangle Subdistricts A and B, 1st and 2nd Wards, Council District No. 6. (Public Hearing held 10/24/18) A motion was made that this matter be Held for a Cablecast Public Hearing. Enactment No: 734 INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, MRS. STRASSBURGER, CHAIR DEFERRED PAPERS 2018-0832 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Acting Director of the Department of Innovation and Performance to enter into an Agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for Hootsuite Enterprise Social Relationship Platform, to better manage the City’s online constituent service efforts, with annual cost of the agreement not to exceed $104,950.45. (Briefing Held 9/26/18) A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 662 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. O'CONNOR, CHAIR SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS 2018-0915 Resolution approving the Cooperation Agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority to Fund and Implement the Pittsburgh Housing Opportunity Fund. SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 672 City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes September 26, 2018 NEW PAPERS 2018-0880 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Riverfront Residences II at Waterfront Place between its intersection with 16th and 21st Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 666 2018-0881 Resolution adopting the Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the Arrott Building Hotel project which will involve the repurposing of the existing 18 story office building into a hotel with a full-service restaurant at street level. The site is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Wood Street and Fourth Avenue (401 Wood Street), in the 1st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 667 2018-0882 Resolution approving execution of a Deed by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh for the sale of Block 84-B, Lots 172, 240 and 256, in the 8th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, in the East Liberty Neighborhood - S. Beatty Street, Mignonette Street and Tamello Way - Council District No. 9 A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 668 2018-0883 Resolution authorizing the approval of the 2018 Housing Opportunity Fund Annual Allocation Plan. (Council Districts All). A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 669 City of Pittsburgh Page 12