Standing Committees

510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 1, 2019 9:30 AM Council Chambers STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA PRE-AGENDA - APPOINTMENTS AND/OR RE-APPOINTMENTS 2019-1607 Resolution appointing Alicia Carberry as a Commissioner of the Shade Tree Commission of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire May 31, 2021. A motion was made that this matter be Interview Held. The motion carried. 2019-1625 Resolution appointing James Hill to serve as a member of the Historic Review Commission for a term to expire March 31, 2021. Meeting went into Recess Meeting Reconvened A motion was made that this matter be Interview Held. The motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT ROLL CALL Present 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mr. O'Connor, and Mrs. Kail-Smith Absent 1 - Mrs. Strassburger FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, REV. BURGESS, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2019-1595 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement for the hiring of Cycom Data Systems, Inc., to continue maintaining and upgrading CityLaw, the Department of Law's legal case management and administrative support software system at a cost not to exceed $11,346.00 (Eleven Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Six Dollars and No Cents). A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019 2019-1596 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through G: A: 2602 Webster, B: 7131 ½ Vassar, C: 7626 Susquehanna, D: 7728 Susquehanna, E: 622 Grace, F: 2 Noblestown, G: 2925 Hartman (A) Doreen Scott PURCHASE PRICE: $7,500.00 Build Single Family Home LOT: 21.17 X 100 LOCATION: 2602 Webster Avenue ACQUIRED: Oct. 27, 2017 T/S# 23 WARD: 5 BLOCK & LOT: 10-G-75 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 (B) Andrew Luster & LaQuesha Hill PURCHASE PRICE: $1,800.00 Green Space LOT: 14.15 X 100 LOCATION: 7131 ½ Vassar Street ACQUIRED: June 25, 2004 T/S# 178 WARD: 12 BLOCK & LOT: 173-J-376-3 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 (C) 15 CCD Corporation c/o Scott Langill PURCHASE PRICE: $10,400.00 Hold for Development LOT: 25 X AVG 138.45 LOCATION: 7626 Susquehanna Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 T/S# 107 WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT: 175-B-283 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 (D) 15 CCD Corporation c/o Scott Langill 2 1/2 STY BRK HSE PURCHASE PRICE: $5,000.00 Hold for Development LOT: 25 X 100 LOCATION: 7728 Susquehanna Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 T/S# 109 City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019 WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT: 175-G-131 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 (E) Gildas and Danielle Kaib PURCHASE PRICE: $5,000.00 Future Development LOT: 25 X 100 LOCATION: 622 Grace Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 7, 1985 T/S# 1248 WARD: 19 BLOCK & LOT: 4-J-66 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 (F) Paco Taco Holdings, LLC c/o Lynn Langford PURCHASE PRICE: $2,000 Parking LOT: 21.96 X AVG 54.83 X 34.17 RR LOCATION: 2 Noblestown Road ACQUIRED: Oct. 28, 2016 T/S# 200 WARD: 20 BLOCK & LOT: 19-H-142 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 (G) Philip and Katherine Bohr PURCHASE PRICE: $5,400.00 Green Space LOT: 39.86 X 100 LOCATION: 2925 Hartman Avenue ACQUIRED: April 28, 2017 T/S# 331 WARD: 27 BLOCK & LOT: 45-A-146 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019 2019-1597 Resolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain property, acquired at tax sales, to a City of Pittsburgh based Community Development Corporation, for the purpose of advancing the interests of the community through redevelopment. ITEMS A through J. A: 401 Rosedale, B: 845 Excelsior, C: 1611 Antrim, D: 3306 Fleming, E: 1513 Antrim, F: 3259 McClure, G: 3261 McClure, H: 3267 McClure, I: 3269 McClure, J: 3271 McClure (A) Operation Better Block PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs LOT: 29 X 58.56 X 17.11 LOCATION: 401 Rosedale Street ACQUIRED: April 20, 2018 / TS # 66 WARD: 13 BLOCK & LOT: 175-L-1 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 (B) Hilltop Alliance 2 1/2 STY FRA-INS BRK HSE PURCHASE PRICE: $1000.00 + Costs LOT: 25 X 150 LOCATION: 845 Excelsior Street ACQUIRED: April 20, 2018 / TS # 85 WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 14-B-239 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 (C) Brighton Heights Citizens Federation 2 1/2 STY BRK HSE PURCHASE PRICE: $1000.00 + Costs LOT: 17.35 X 106.86 LOCATION: 1611 Antrim Street ACQUIRED: April 20, 2018 / TS # 228 WARD: 27 BLOCK & LOT: 75-L-121 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 (D) Brighton Heights Citizens Federation 2 1/2 STY FRA ASB SHG HSE, 1 STY BRK GAR PURCHASE PRICE: $1000.00 + Costs LOT: 24 X 95 LOCATION: 3306 Fleming Avenue ACQUIRED: April 20, 2018 / TS # 229 City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019 WARD: 27 BLOCK & LOT: 75-L-289 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 (E) Brighton Heights Citizens Federation PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs LOT: 26.59 X AVG 100 X 10 RR LOCATION: 1513 Antrim Street ACQUIRED: April 20, 2018 / TS # 230 WARD: 27 BLOCK & LOT: 75-M-35 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 (F) Brighton Heights Citizens Federation PURCHASE PRICE: $1000.00 + Costs LOT: 20 X AVG 104.5 X 20.4 RR LOCATION: 3259 McClure Avenue ACQUIRED: April 20, 2018 / TS # 231 WARD: 27 BLOCK & LOT: 75-M-58 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 (G) Brighton Heights Citizens Federation PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs LOT: 22 X 101.5 X 22.33 RR LOCATION: 3261 McClure Avenue ACQUIRED: April 20, 2018 / TS # 232 WARD: 27 BLOCK & LOT: 75-M-59 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 (H) Brighton Heights Citizens Federation PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs LOT: 18.67 X AVG 50.3 LOCATION: 3267 McClure Avenue ACQUIRED: April 20, 2018 / TS # 233 WARD: 27 BLOCK & LOT: 75-M-61-B COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 (I) Brighton Heights Citizens Federation PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs LOT: 23.04 X 91.5 City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019 LOCATION: 3269 McClure Avenue ACQUIRED: April 20, 2018 / TS # 234 WARD: 27 BLOCK & LOT: 75-M-62 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 (J) Brighton Heights Citizens Federation PURCHASE PRICE: $100.00 + Costs LOT: 3.58 X 89.67 X 47.67 RR LOCATION: 3271 McClure Avenue ACQUIRED: April 20, 2018 / TS # 235 WARD: 27 BLOCK & LOT: 75-M-64 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019 2019-1598 Resolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, having been placed for sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh Side Yard Program. ITEMS A through L: A: 5221 Hillcrest, B: 415 N Graham, C: 427 Vandalia, D: 627 Chess, E: 155 Fairview, F: 800 Freedmore, G: 0 Marquis, H: 1614 Brighton, I: 1518 Brighton, J: 3809 Bonaventure, K: 2717 Stayton, L: 2719 Stayton (A) Jason Sauer LOT: 38 X 106 LOCATION: 5221 Hillcrest Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 24, 2014 / TS# 65 WARD: 10 BLOCK & LOT: 50-G-214 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 (B) Stephanie Gary LOT: 22 X 110 LOCATION: 415 N Graham Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 27, 2017 / TS# 52 WARD: 11 BLOCK & LOT: 50-H-134 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 (C) Kelli Peterson LOT: 25 X 100 LOCATION: 427 Vandalia Street ACQUIRED: April 20, 2018 / TS# 173 WARD: 18 BLOCK & LOT: 33-A-4 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 (D) Scott and Karrie Bender LOT: 26 X AVG 128 X 24 RR LOCATION: 627 Chess Street ACQUIRED: Sept. 1, 2017 / TS# 82 WARD: 19 BLOCK & LOT: 15-A-82 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 (E) Michael and Collen McKee LOT: 25 X 100 LOCATION: 155 Fairview Avenue City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019 ACQUIRED: Oct. 25, 2013 / TS# 257 WARD: 20 BLOCK & LOT: 20-S-65 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 (F) Northside Properties R&S c/o Sarah Mistick LOT: 21.60 X 57.09 LOCATION: 800 Freedmore Street ACQUIRED: June 21, 1993 / TS# 441 WARD: 25 BLOCK & LOT: 22-H-214 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 (G) Northside Properties R&S c/o Sarah Mistick LOT: 16.99 X 54 LOCATION: 0 Marquis Street ACQUIRED: Oct. 7, 1985 / TS# 1600 WARD: 25 BLOCK & LOT: 22-H-274 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 (H) Northside Properties R&S c/o Sarah Mistick LOT: 20 X 133 LOCATION: 1614 Brighton Road ACQUIRED: June 21, 1993 / TS# 440 WARD: 25 BLOCK & LOT: 22-H-205 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 (I) Northside Properties R&S c/o Sarah Mistick LOT: 21.30 X 139 LOCATION: 1518 Brighton Place ACQUIRED: Aug. 6, 1990 / TS# 1860 WARD: 25 BLOCK & LOT: 22-M-28 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 (J) Melissa Donnelly LOT: 101.06 X 70.15 X 123.46 LOCATION: 3809 Bonaventure Way ACQUIRED: March 9, 2012 / TS# 118 WARD: 27 BLOCK & LOT: 114-R-8 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019 (K) David White LOT: 31.66 X AVG 48.10 LOCATION: 2717 Stayton Street ACQUIRED: April 20, 2018 / TS# 219 WARD: 27 BLOCK & LOT: 45-B-89 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 (L) David White LOT: 19.91 X AVG 48.10 LOCATION: 2719 Stayton Street ACQUIRED: April 20, 2018 / TS# 220 WARD: 27 BLOCK & LOT: 45-B-89-A COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes May 1, 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 May 1st 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 Sunday & Café – catering for meetings (Dist. 9) 469.50 First Choice Coffee – coffee creamer (Dist. 9) 7.00 Jumping Jumperoo – bounce house for community event (Dist. 2) 225.00 Lavelle, Daniel – reimbursement/food for meeting (Dist. 6) 55.16 Lavelle, Daniel – reimbursement/food for senior site visits (Dist. 6) 88.97 Marabello, Lori – reimbursement/Easter egg hunt supplies (Dist. 2) 32.10 S&S Candy & Cigar Co. – supplies for community event (Dist. 2) 44.29 Save a Life Today – donation (Dist. 2) 300.00 Shop ‘n Save – food for community event (Dist. 2) 549.98 I&P Cao, Itha – reimbursement for Inclusive Innovation supplies 977.92 HUMAN RELATIONS City of Pittsburgh Page 10 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019 Global Wordsmiths – translation of fair housing handouts 222.69 WPTS Radio – advertisements on Pitt’s radio station 750.00 Port Authority – fair housing advertisements 2,000.00 Port Authority – fair housing advertisements 1,800.00 LAW Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Iampl – one-half mediator’s fee 1,750.00 LegalVue – video deposition 818.75 Michael D. McDowell, Esquire – arbitration cancellation fee 750.00 Saponaro Inc – expert witness referral 400.00 Spilman Thomas & Battle – legal services for litigation case 2,532.80 HUMAN RESOURCES PHRA – group registration for PHRA training 736.50 Standing Firm At Women’s Center & Shelter – membership for employees 1,800.00 EMS Pinchalk, Mark – food for recruitment sessions 77.71 POLICE Garver, Gabrielle M – phlebotomist for DUI 150.00 Henderson, Charles – supplies for 12 hour deployments 591.87 City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019 Jack Lafferty’s Truck Parts – car repairs and inspections 1,484.01 Spok Inc – police pager service 43.86 PUBLIC WORKS PA Dept of Labor & Industry – various inspections and certificates 73.58 Philips Healthcare – AED and supporting items for Morningside senior center 1,247.35 PARKS & RECREATION Andromalos, Nicholas – reimbursement for purchase of workboots 200.00 Frankowski, Leona – reimbursement for parking and misc. supplies 111.10 Henkel, Danielle – reimbursement for purchase of workboots 153.00 A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS NONE 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 2019-1622 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with service providers for professional services in connection with the 2019 City Cuts lawn care program, and providing for payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $300,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 12 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019 NEW PAPERS 2019-1603 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and Winston Design Development for architectural and engineering design services for a series of interior remodels for six fire stations within the city of Pittsburgh, for the not to exceed amount of FOUR HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO DOLLARS AND SIXTY SIX CENTS ($407,872.66). A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-1604 Resolution amending Resolution No. 438 of 2018 to extend the proposed term duration of a new Lease Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden for the Scaife Garage and Garden Center Facility. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-1605 Resolution granting unto Deborah Hardin, 1804 Chislett Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a handicap ramp with handrail and landing at 1804 Chislett Street, in the 10th Ward, in the 7th Council District of City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 13 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019 2019-1606 Resolution providing for use of an Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., Controllers contract #51851, in order to assist the City with Traffic Support Services, and provide for the payment at a cost thereof, not to exceed $30,689.89. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, MRS. HARRIS, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2019-1600 Resolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with PSI Services, Talent Measurement & Education for professional consulting services in connection with Police Officer Recruit candidate examination and selection services, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $225,000.00 over three years, subject to appropriation by City Council. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2019-1599 Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as the South Side Presbyterian Church, located at 1926 Sarah Street (12-K-129-02), in the Southside Neighborhood, in the 17th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. (Public Hearing scheduled for 5/20/19) A motion was made that this matter be Held for Public Hearing to the Committee on Hearings . The motion carried. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. O'CONNOR, CHAIR DEFERRED PAPERS City of Pittsburgh Page 14 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019 2019-1514 Resolution adopting the Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the 21st and Smallman - Mixed Commercial Development project. The existing buildings will be or have been demolished and new buildings will be a mixture of restaurant, retail and office space. Parking will be provided via a three-level parking deck over existing surface parking. The site is located on the north side of Smallman Street, between 21st and 23rd Streets, in the 2nd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh 15222. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, due back by 5/29/2019. The motion carried. 2019-1583 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 3 Crossings 2.0 Southeast at 2801 Railroad Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 15 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes May 1, 2019 NEW PAPERS 2019-1601 Resolution providing for an Agreement, providing for the design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the I-579 Cap Project; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $31,675,054.00 $32,333,954.00. 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. 2019-1602 Resolution amending Resolution 468 of 2018, approved July 2nd, 2018, “authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh (“City”), to enter into Agreements with the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County (the “SEA”), in order to disperse certain funds to City for and facilitate construction of the I-579 Cap Project”; in order to provide authorizations to acquire certain additional funding to facilitate construction of the I-579 Cap Project. 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 16