Standing Committees

510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 9, 2019 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. O'Connor, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger Absent 1 - Mr. Lavelle 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 2/20/2019. The motion carried. NEW PAPERS 2019-1247 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Farrell & Reisinger, LLC, 436 7th Avenue, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Eight Dollars and Sixty Cents ($10,228.60) for professional legal services regarding a police matter. (Executive Session scheduled for 1/17/19) A motion was made that this matter be Held for Executive Session. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2019 2019-1248 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, 1600 Market Street, Suite 3600, Philadelphia, PA 19103-7286, in an amount not to exceed Eight Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($8,223.92) for professional services in connection with a police matter. (Executive Session scheduled for 1/17/19) A motion was made that this matter be Held for Executive Session. The motion carried. 2019-1249 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLCC, 300 Kanawha Boulevard, East, P.O. Box 273, Charleston, WV 25321-0273, in an amount not to exceed Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Forty-One Dollars and Sixty-Six Cents ($17,541.66) for professional legal services regarding a police matter. (Executive Session scheduled for 1/17/19) A motion was made that this matter be Held for Executive Session. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2019 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 January 9th 2019 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 Everyday’s a Sundae – refreshments for community events (Dist. 9) 502.50 Holt, Alicia – professional services (Dist. 9) 700.00 Icy Treatz – refreshments for community event (Dist. 2) 590.00 A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS NONE P-CARD APPROVALS NONE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR DEFERRED PAPERS 2018-1239 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a license and operating agreement or agreements with HFT Management, Inc., dba Gateway Outdoor Advertising, for services related to installation, operation, maintenance and advertising of transit shelters and associated street furniture. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Public Works , due back by 1/23/2019. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2019 LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR DEFERRED PAPERS 2018-1083 Resolution approving a Conditional Use Application under the Pittsburgh Code, Title 9, Zoning, Article IV, Chapter 910, Section 910.01.D.1 to allow PMC/717 Liberty Associates, the transfer of Development Rights from 908 Penn Avenue (Parcel 9-N-94) to 717 Liberty Ave (Parcel 1-D-66), zoned “GT-C” Golden Triangle Subdistrict C, 2nd Ward, Council District No. 6. (Public Hearing held 1/8/19) A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. NEW PAPERS 2019-1252 Resolution amending Resolution No. 470, effective July 12, 2018, entitled: providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to transfer funds within City Council from: “Preservation Pittsburgh/Allegheny City Historic Gallery” (-$1,508.14)” and transfer these funds to “Sarah Heinz House” (+$1,508.14). SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2019 2019-1253 Resolution amending Resolution No. 471, effective July 12, 2018, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $918,650.00; so as to transfer funds within City Council from: “Preservation Pittsburgh/Allegheny City Historic Gallery ” (-$1,508.14); and transfer these funds to “Sarah Heinz House” (+$1,508.14). SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-1254 Resolution amending Resolution No. 563, effective August 6,2018 entitled: Amending the Capital Budget and pro viding for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2012 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within City Council “Holy Wisdom Parish Food Bank” (-$1,500.00), “Preservation Pgh/Allegheny City Historic Gallery”(-$2,612.99) and transfer these funds to “Allen Place Community Services” (+$1,500.00) and “Sarah Heinz House (+$2,612.99) SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2019 2019-1255 Resolution amending Resolution No. 475, effective July 12, 2018, entitled, “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, so as to reprogram funds within City Council: from “Holy Wisdom Parish Food Bank” (-$1,500.00), “Preservation Pgh/Allegheny City Historic Gallery”(-$2,612.99) and transfer these funds to “Allen Place Community Services” (+$1,500.00) and “Sarah Heinz House (+$2,612.99) SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-1256 Resolution amending Resolution No. 673, effective April 7, 2016 entitled, “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Holy Wisdom Parish Food Bank” (-$1,500.00), “Preservation Pgh/Allegheny City Historic Gallery” (-$878.87); “Northview Heights Tenant Council” (-$1,000.00), “ Tri Valley Athletic Association”(-$2,000.00)and transfer these funds to “Sarah Heinz House” (+$2,378.87), “Allen Place Community Services” (+$1,000.00) and. “Rox Performance Academy” (+$2,000.00) SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2019 2019-1257 Resolution amending Resolution No. 564, effective August 6, 2018, entitled: Amending the Capital Budget and providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2013 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within City Council from:“Holy Wisdom Parish Food Bank” (-$1,500.00), “Preservation Pgh/Allegheny City Historic Gallery” (-$878.87); “Northview Heights Tenant Council” (-$1,000.00), “ Tri Valley Athletic Association”(-$2,000.00)and transfer these funds to “Sarah Heinz House” (+$2,378.87), “Allen Place Community Services Gallery” (+$1,000.00) and. “Rox Performance Academy” (+$2,000.00) SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-1258 Resolution Amending Resolution No. 593, effective September 10, 2018, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $940,000.00; : so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Poise Foundation Aquaponics Northview Heights”(-$5,000.00); “West Park Court” (-$3,000.00), “Northside Leadership Conference Allegheny City Sanitary Fair(-$3,000.00) “North Boroughs Sewickley MOW/Tri-Valley MOW” (-$2,000.00), North Boroughs Sewickley MOW/Brighton Heights MOW” (-$1,500.00)and transfer these funds to “Sarah Heinz House ” (+$3,500.00) and “Allegheny City Society”(+$3,000.00) “Artist Image Resources” (+$5,000.00) and “Rox Performance Academy” (+$3,000.00.)” SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2019 2019-1259 Resolution amending Resolution number 594, effective September 10, 2018, entitled “providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2014 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories” so as to reprogram funds within City Council from North Boroughs-Sewickley Meals on Wheels/Brighton Heights Meals on Wheels (-$1,500), North Boroughs Sewickley Meals on Wheels/Tri-Valley (-$2,000), Northside Leadership Conference-Allegheny City Sanitary Fair (-$3,000), Poise Foundation-Aquaponics Northview Heights (-$5,000), West Park Court (-$3,000) and transfer these funds to Allegheny City Society (+$3,000), Artist Image Resources (+$5,000), Rox Performance Academy (+$3,000), Sarah Heinz House (+$3,500) SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-1260 Resolution amending Resolution No. 754, effective December 13, 2016, entitled Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2015 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds within the City Council Office from: “North Boroughs Sewickley MOW/Brighton Heights” (-$2,500.00), “North Boroughs Sewickley MOW/Tri Valley” (-$2,500.00) and transfer these funds to “Bridge Committee ” (+$5,000.00). SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2019 2019-1261 Resolution amending Resolution No. 598, effective September 10, 2018 entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $895,000.00; so as to reprogram funds within City Council from “North Boroughs Sewickley MOW/Brighton Heights (-$2,500.00), “North Boroughs Sewickley MOW/Tri Valley (-$2,500.00) and transfer these funds to “Bridge Committee ” (+$5,000.00). SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-1262 Resolution amending Resolution 742, effective November 9, 2018, Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds from the City Council budget: “Northside Senior Center “ (-$2,500.00) and Northside Senior Programming (-$2,500.00) to transfer funds to Allegheny Mountain USA Boxing (+$5,000.00) SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes January 9, 2019 2019-1263 Resolution amending Resolution No. 743, effective November 9, 2018 entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $825,000.00 so as to reprogram funds within City Council from “Northside Senior Center” (-$2,500.00) and “Northside Senior Programming” (-$2,500.00) to transfer funds to “ Allegheny Mountain USA Boxing” (+$5,000.00) SPONSOR /S: MRS. HARRIS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 10