Standing Committees

510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 8, 2019 1:30 PM Council Chambers STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT ROLL CALL Present 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger Absent 1 - Mr. O'Connor FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, REV. BURGESS, CHAIR RECOMMITTED PAPERS 2019-2081 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with CSS,Inc., for the provision of a business tax and revenue management software package for a sum not to exceed Five Million dollars and zero cents ($5,000,000.00) over five years and for the payment of the costs thereof. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 10/23/2019. The motion carried. NEW PAPERS 2019-2109 Resolution amending Resolution 762 of 2018 which authorized the Director of Finance to enter into a contract or agreement, or use of existing contract or agreement with the Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group for the purpose of annual analysis of community reinvestment of possible City depositories and other associated work. The contract period was originally November 1 to December 31, 2018, renewable annually for up to three (3) years by mutual agreement of the parties at twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each year of service. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 10/16/2019. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes October 8, 2019 2019-2110 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 855 of 2011, effective December 29, 2011, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2012 through 2017 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing CHILDREN’S MUSEUM by $4,000.00 and increasing WOMEN’S CENTER & SHELTER by $4,000.00, and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements for operation/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities on behalf of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-2111 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 797 of 2017, effective December 28, 2017, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2018 Capital Budget and the 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2018 through 2023 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing CDBG PERSONNEL by $10,000.00 and increasing WOMEN’S CENTER & SHELTER by $10,000.00, and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements for operation/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities on behalf of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes October 8, 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 October 8th 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 Conrad, Curt – reimb/All to All Summit tickets/parking/food for meetings (Dist. 5) 227.73 Historic Deutschtown – donation (Dist. 1) 1,000.00 New Sun Rising – donation (Dist. 4) 200.00 Plavchak, Blake – reimb/supplies for meeting (Dist. 4) 38.59 HUMAN RELATIONS Bromberg & Associates – translation of different languages for outreach 768.00 Bromberg & Associates – translation of different languages for outreach 110.00 Bromberg & Associates – translation of different languages for outreach 138.00 Bromberg & Associates – translation of different languages for outreach 200.00 Global Wordsmiths – Vietnamese translation pamphlets 1,047.20 FINANCE K-& Parking Company – parking lease for 7 spaces for tax compliance specialists City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes October 8, 2019 1,085.00 LAW Franckiewicz, Matthew M – arbitration services for grievance 800.00 Planet Depos – cancellation fee for deposition 270.00 HUMAN RESOURCES Humane Action Pittsburgh – CityFit Lunch & Learn demos 825.00 Kolko, Adam – reimbursement for notary application 42.00 Pittsburgh Mailing Systems Inc – pressure sealed payroll checks 2,794.60 Pittsburgh Mailing Systems Inc – pressure sealed payroll checks 218.90 Schweizer, Nadia – reimbursement for ice for Hire Veterans networking event 19.92 PLANNING Oldrey, Kathleen – 50% reimbursement APA & AICP membership dues 210.00 PUBLIC SAFETY Hupe, Mary – refreshments for Zone 4 public safety zone council meetings 65.26 Showers, Charles – reimbursement for notary fees 80.00 OMI East Allegheny Community Council – Pumpkin Fest event donation 35.00 PUBLIC WORKS City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes October 8, 2019 AG Trimble Company – cast bronze memorial plaque for park bench 153.00 Pearce, Mark – ISA certification reimbursement 230.00 AIO Hildabrand – cleaning of Warrington after multiple flooding issues 1,801.68 Caldwell’s Window Ware Inc – window shades 827.00 Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc – topographical survey, Phillips Park 2,500.00 PA Dept of Labor & Industry – various inspections and certificates 236.09 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 SAFETY SERVICES COMMITTEE, MR. LAVELLE, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2019-2116 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. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR DEFERRED PAPERS 2019-1637 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Parks and the Department of Public Works to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater for a portion of real property located on Liberty Avenue between 29th and 30th Streets. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Public Works , due back by 10/23/2019. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes October 8, 2019 2019-2057 Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh and the Department of Public Works, to apply for a grant from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County’s (RAAC) Gaming Economic Development fund for up to $500,000.00 to provide funding for the design and construction of a new park building for the Cowley Recreation Center project and, should the grant be awarded by RAAC, are authorized to enter into agreements with RAAC. In the event this grant is awarded, this resolution provides for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose. The grant does not require a local match. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. NEW PAPERS 2019-2118 Resolution granting unto SQUIRREL HILL URBAN COALITION, 2136-2144 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, (6) tree pits along with (5) benches, at 2136-2144 Murray Avenue, in the 14h Ward, in the 5th Council District of City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-2119 Resolution granting unto RMU PROPERTIES LLC, 1402 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa 15217, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, an ADA entrance ramp at 3601 Penn Avenue, in the 6th Ward, in the 7th Council District of City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-2120 Resolution granting unto DESMONE ARCHITECTS, 3629 Mintwood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, for entrance stairs and (10) planters, at 3629 Mintwood Street, in the 6th 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 6 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes October 8, 2019 2019-2121 Resolution granting unto JAYSON REAGAN, 3611 Mintwood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a new feature wall with a bench and canopy, at 3611 Mintwood Street, in the 6th Ward, in the 7th Council District of City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, MRS. HARRIS, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2019-2139 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service to enter into Agreements with Highmark, UPMC, and Aetna for services relating to the provision of healthcare benefits through December 31, 2022, and for the payment of the costs thereof. A motion was made that the Rules of Council be SUSPENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Rev. Burgess, Mr. Coghill, Ms. Gross, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Kraus, Mr. Lavelle, Mrs. Kail-Smith, and Mrs. Strassburger No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 - Mr. O'Connor A motion was made to submit this Bill. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS 2019-2141 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of City Planning to enter into a Fellowship Participation Agreement and the University of Pittsburgh, not to exceed $3,600, for fiscal year 2019. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes October 8, 2019 2019-2142 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of City Planning to enter into a Fellowship Participation Agreement with Coro Pittsburgh not to exceed $9,750 for fiscal year 2019. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. DEFERRED PAPERS 2019-1995 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine - Zoning, Chapter 915 - Environmental Performance Standards, subsection 915.06, Sustainable Development for Publicly Financed Buildings, by deleting certain language and adding a new subsection 915.08 titled “Sustainable Development for City Owned Facilities” (Public Hearing held 10/1/19) A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-2096 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 772 of 2016, effective January 1, 2017, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2017 Capital Budget and the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2017 through 2022 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing SOUTHWEST PITTSBURGH CDC by $16,500.00, increasing H.O.P.E. FOR TOMORROW by $5,000.00, increasing SHERADEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL by $1,500.00, increasing REAM RECREATION CENTER by $5,000.00, increasing BUILDING BRIDGES FOR BUISNESS by $5,000.00 and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements for operation/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities on behalf of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: MRS. KAIL-SMITH A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes October 8, 2019 2019-2097 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 863 of 2018, effective January 1, 2019, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2019 through 2024 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION/WEST END EMPLOYMENT CENTER by $1,000.00, increasing SHERADEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL by $1,000.00, updating JD Edwards financial information, and authorizing a subsequent Agreement or Agreements for operation/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities on behalf of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh. SPONSOR /S: MRS. KAIL-SMITH A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. NEW PAPERS 2019-2112 Resolution providing for the Pittsburgh City Council to authorize the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh to execute all necessary agreements between the City of Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office as may be required for renewed participation in the Certified Local Government program. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-2113 Resolution amending Resolution No. 534 of 2018, effective August 6, 2018, entitled “Resolution providing for Agreement(s) and Contract(s), or use of existing Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Urban Design Ventures for the purpose of assisting the City in preparing environmental reviews resulting from an audit conducted by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development; and provide for the payment at a cost thereof, not to exceed 20,000.00” by increasing the amount authorized to $48,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, MRS. STRASSBURGER, CHAIR NEW PAPERS City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes October 8, 2019 2019-2122 Resolution amending Resolution No. 469 of 2018, which authorized the Mayor and Director of Innovation & performance, on behalf of City of Pittsburgh to enter into a Professional Service Agreement (s) and/or Amendments with Planet Technologies for SAAS (Software as a Service) e-mail and data file collaboration, increasing the authorized contract amount by Forty-Seven Thousand and Five Hundred and Eighty Dollars and Zero Cents ($47,580) for Active Directory Modernization services. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. O'CONNOR, CHAIR SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS 2019-2161 Resolution amending Resolution No. 611 of 2019, previously amended by Resolution No. 448 of 2019 authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to enter into an Agreement to execute the ALCOSAN Service Agreement Amendment by and among the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, the Western Westmoreland Municipal Authority, the North Huntingdon Township Municipal Authority, the Township of North Huntingdon, the Penn Township Sewage Authority, and the Township of Penn regarding the Cavettesville-Ardara Area. SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 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 10/16/2019. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 10 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes October 8, 2019 2019-2029 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for the 201 Arsenal Phase II Residential Land Development project, located at 135 39th Street of Pittsburgh, PA, 15201. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, due back by 10/23/2019. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 11