Standing Committees

510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 12, 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 FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, REV. BURGESS, CHAIR SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS 2018-1182 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into an Agreement or Agreements to make a payment to the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh for repairing, improving and/or replacing of the roof of the property located at 6 Allegheny Square East, for a sum not to exceed One Hundred Eighty-Four Thousand Dollars ($184,000.00) and for the payment of the costs thereof. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 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 1/9/2019. The motion carried. 2018-1102 Resolution making appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the public business of the City of Pittsburgh and for meeting the debt charges thereof for the Fiscal Year, beginning January 1, 2019. SPONSOR /S: REV. BURGESS A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018 A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended as Amended. The motion carried. 2018-1103 Resolution fixing the number of officers and employees of the City of Pittsburgh for the 2019 fiscal year, and the rate of compensation thereof, and setting maximum levels for designated positions. SPONSOR /S: REV. BURGESS A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended as Amended. The motion carried. 2018-1104 Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2019 through 2024 Capital Improvement Program. SPONSOR /S: REV. BURGESS A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended as Amended. The motion carried. 2018-1105 Resolution providing for the letting of contracts and for the use of existing contracts for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment for City Departments, and the maintenance, repair, rental and/or leasing, rehabilitation, renovation, inspection or servicing of City buildings and facilities, and for any miscellaneous services in and for any City Departments, and providing for the payment of the costs thereof for the 2019 Fiscal Year. SPONSOR /S: REV. BURGESS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018 2018-1106 Resolution Authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to participate in applicable cooperative purchasing agreements for goods, materials, equipment, supplies, services, or construction, as authorized by the Commonwealth Procurement Code and the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Law for the 2019 Fiscal Year. SPONSOR /S: REV. BURGESS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2018-1107 Resolution authorizing City Council to approve intra-departmental transfers throughout the 2019 Fiscal Year. SPONSOR /S: REV. BURGESS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2018-1108 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code at Title Two: Fiscal, Article VII: Business Related Tax, Chapter 245: Earned Income Tax, Section 245.03: Declaration and Payment of Tax, at subsection (d) so as to fix the rate of interest on delinquent Earned Income Tax for the year 2019. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2018-1109 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code at Title Two: Fiscal, Article VII: Business Related Taxes, Chapter 246: Home Rule Tax, Section 246.03: Declaration and Payment of Tax, at subsection (d) so as to fix the rate of interest on delinquent Home Rule Tax for the year 2019. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2018-1110 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code at Title Two: Fiscal, Article IX: Property Taxes, Chapter 263: Real Property Tax and Exemptions, Section 263.02: Payment Options, Discount and Delinquency Penalty, so as to set the payment, discount, and delinquent dates for the 2019 fiscal year. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018 2018-1111 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code at Title Two: Fiscal, Article IX: Property Taxes, Chapter 263: Real Property Tax and Exemption, Section 263.01: Levy and Rate on Lands and Buildings, by fixing the rate of taxation for 2019. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2018-1112 Resolution authorizing all City departments, in conjunction with the Department of Finance, to enter into facilities usage agreements for the purpose of permitting groups and individuals to rent City-owned facilities for recreational and community-focused activities during the 2019 calendar year. The City shall not charge more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) per rental agreement. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2018-1113 Resolution authorizing the fee schedule for 2019 pursuant to Chapter 170 of the City Code. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2018-1135 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with City Source Associates for grounds keeping and land maintenance services for properties owned by the three taxing bodies, for a sum not to exceed Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00) over one year, with two optional one year extensions, and for the payment of the costs thereof. (Briefing held 12/4/18) A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. NEW PAPERS City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018 2018-1163 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title I: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 161: Contracts, by amending Section 161.34 (b)(5) Project Labor Agreement Review and Recommendation Process; Section 161.34 (c)(1) Procedures for Use of Project Labor Agreements; and Section 161.34 (c)(2) Procedures for Use of Project Labor Agreements by replacing Chief Financial Officer with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended as Amended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes December 12, 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 December 12th 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 – reimb./parking & supplies (Dist. 5) 49.29 Harris, Darlene – reimb./snacks for community events/supplies (Dist. 1) 264.90 Lederman, Lynette – reimb./parking & supplies (Dist. 5) 86.03 OMB M&J Wilkow Properties – property maintenance for 420 Blvd 1,941.18 LAW Allegheny County – transcription services 69.00 Ament & Ament Court Reporting – depositions 687.25 Burns White – professional services in litigation case 84.00 Burns White – review of mediation statements, participation in mediation 680.00 Johnson & Mimless Court Reporters – transcript for deposition 98.15 Kelly, Rielly, Nell, Barna – specialized appraisal services 900.00 City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018 Mackler, Lorraine – reimbursement for parking for meeting on Northside 15.00 Pacer Service Center – online federal research 19.10 Pittsburgh Reporting Service – depositions 466.35 Veritext Corporate Services Inc – depositions 1,234.85 Veritext Corporate Services Inc – transcript for deposition 267.16 Wolters Kluwer Law & Business – legal publications 435.00 HUMAN RESOURCES Duquesne University – job fair registration fee 475.00 Holder, Charlene – reimbursement for gift bags for raffle 174.58 The Employment Guide – advertising 235.00 PLANNING Clear Story Inc – storage of “Windows of Light” artwork 1,425.00 Kossis, Andrea Lavin – American Planning Association AICP membership 263.50 Palomo, Felipe – transportation engineering for planners workshop 26.95 Spartan Community Center of Hazelwood – rental of facility for community event 125.00 PUBLIC SAFETY ADMIN Hale, Theodore – reimbursement for food 389.54 Judkis, Jim – photographer for various events 1,800.00 City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018 The Plant Lady – Christmas decorations for Mayor’s office 1,852.00 POLICE Krebs, Robert E – donuts and coffee for river rescue training breakfast 65.81 Pittsburgh Veterinary Surgery – exam and medicine for K9 Ivan 433.20 RR Donnelley – traffic citation books 2,880.00 S&D Calibration Services – Enrad/Accutrack certifications 120.00 S&D Calibration Services – Enrad/Accutrack certifications 165.00 OMI Assured Polygraph Services – polygraphing of candidates for employment 2,100.00 Net Transcripts Inc – transcription of case interviews 248.75 Net Transcripts Inc – transcription of case interviews 429.41 PUBLIC WORKS Amcom Office Systems – equipment rental, 60 month term 273.06 Dominion Elevator Inspection Services – elevator safety inspections 900.00 Total Equipment Solutions – replacement winch bars 163.50 PARKS & RECREATION Brooks, Douglas – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 186.75 Celender, Nicholas E - tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 164.25 City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018 Mieres, Jose – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 840.38 Parks, Richard – tennis clinic instruction at Mellon tennis bubble 964.88 CPRB Associated Investors Inc – quarterly cleaning services 525.00 Cole Information – annual subscription renewal 677.95 Omni By Design – trifold police brochure 1,605.00 A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018 INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS CITY OF PITTSBURGH Text BoxShape Shape To: The Honorable President and Members of Council From:Office of Management and Budget Date:December 9, 2018 Re:Intradepartmental transfer Dear President and Members of Council: As per the 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 Management & Budget Amount from: City of Pittsburgh Page 10 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018 $100,000 from 102200.53501 Auditing & Accounting Amount to: $100,000 to 102200.56201 Fuel This transfer is necessary to cover fuel costs for city vehicles. Department of Human Resources & Civil Service Amount from: $155,000 from 109000.52101 Health Insurance (Wellness program line item) Amount to: $10,000 to 109000.53301 Workforce Training $75,000 to 109000.53525 Payroll Processing $15,000 to 109000.53901 Professional Services $45,000 to 109000.55301 Employment Related City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018 $10,000 to 109000.56151 Operating Supplies This transfer is necessary to cover the following items: End of year invoices for training The most recent amendment to the Ceridian contract (not yet executed) The CNCS AmeriCorps Vista memorandum of understanding (not yet executed) The Flexable child care services contract (not yet executed) Operational supplies through the end of the year Note that this transfer is coming from the wellness program line item, not the employee healthcare line items. Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections Amount from: $12,600 from 130000.54500 Rents $5,000 from 130000.55700 Travel $5,000 from 130000.57531 Vehicles City of Pittsburgh Page 12 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018 Amount to: $22,600 to 130000.53301 Workforce Training This transfer is necessary to cover necessary training payments/reimbursements. Department of Mobility & Infrastructure Amount from: $ 1,500 from 600000.53301 Workforce Training Amount to: $ 1,500 to 600000.55305 Promotional This transfer is necessary to cover advertisements for public meetings and bidding of services. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 13 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018 P-CARD APPROVALS A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS 2018-1188 Resolution providing for a Resolution to extend City Controller contract # 50116 with Allied Communications., by extending the term of the Agreement for eight (8) months at an additional cost not to exceed Fifty Thousand dollars ($50,000) for Fleet GPS Tracking Services. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR DEFERRED PAPERS 2018-1164 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with Wall to Wall Studios, Inc. for branding services to research, validate, create, and adopt across the City of Pittsburgh government the essential images and words that identify the City of Pittsburgh and it’s departments in a consistent manner to the public. Total cost $100,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Mrs. Kail-Smith NEW PAPERS City of Pittsburgh Page 14 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018 2018-1165 Resolution amending Resolution No. 270, effective May 19, 2017 entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief and Director of City Planning to enter into a grant agreement with the City Energy Project, a program of the Natural Resources Defense Council and Institute for Market Transformation to receive funding to support (1) energy consultant advisor (2) Participation in the City Energy Project and (3) the development of a city-wide energy efficiency policy and programs.” A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development, due back by 12/19/2018. The motion carried. 2018-1166 Resolution amending Resolution No. 165, approved March 22, 2002, "providing for the implementation of a Residential Sticker Parking Program in the East Allegheny community pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549" so as to amend the streets and remove addresses included in Area "F". A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2018-1167 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning to accept funds from TRYING TOGETHER in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) provided as a gift towards artist’s fee for design, fabrication and installation of a Public Art project in the recently renovated Elizabeth Park with address at Gloster St. (Block & Lot 56-K-68); and A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 15 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. O'CONNOR, CHAIR DEFERRED PAPERS 2018-0983 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to execute a quit claim deed or deeds, and any other necessary or appropriate documents, agreements, and instruments conveying AS IS all of the City’s right, title and interest, if any, in designated City-owned properties to the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (“URA”) for consideration of $1.00 each, contingent upon the Mayor and Director of the Department of Finance first entering into a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the URA setting forth the rights and obligations of the City and the URA relating to these initial conveyances and further setting forth the rights and obligations of the City and the URA relating to the subsequent disposition of these properties to third parties. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, due back by 12/19/2018. The motion carried. NEW PAPERS 2018-1168 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 3 Crossings 2.0 at 2800 Railroad Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2018-1169 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 441 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 16