Standing Committees

510 City-County Building 414 Grant Street City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 20, 2019 10:00 AM Council Chambers STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT ROLL CALL Present 8 - Council Member Coghill, Council Member Gross, Council Member Harris, Council Member Kraus, Council Member Lavelle, Council Member O'Connor, Council Member Kail-Smith, and Council Member Strassburger Absent 1 - Council Member Burgess FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, REV. BURGESS, CHAIR SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS 2019-2305 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Finance to enter into a grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, office of Commonwealth Libraries to receive Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund grant monies in the amount of $750,000 that will be used by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to renovate the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-2306 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Finance to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh regarding the Library’s use of the $750,000 in Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation grant monies for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to renovate the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. DEFERRED PAPERS 2019-2225 Resolution transferring the amount of $150,000 from the Office of Management and Budget’s Operating Budget, JDE Account 11101.102200.53.53101.2019, to the Workforce Development Fund, Job Number 0222806700, Fund 28067, Budget Year 2019. A motion was made that this matter be Held in Committee to the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 11/25/2019. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 1 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes November 20, 2019 NEW PAPERS 2019-2263 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, 2020. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER BURGESS A motion was made that this matter be Held in Committee to the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 11/25/2019. The motion carried. 2019-2264 Resolution adopting and approving the 2020 Capital Budget and the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2020 through 2025 Capital Improvement Program. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER BURGESS A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 11/25/2019. The motion carried. 2019-2265 Resolution fixing the number of officers and employees of the City of Pittsburgh for the 2020 fiscal year, and the rate of compensation thereof, and setting maximum levels for designated positions. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER BURGESS A motion was made that this matter be Held in Committee to the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 11/25/2019. The motion carried. 2019-2266 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 2020 Fiscal Year. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER BURGESS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-2267 Resolution authorizing City Council to approve intra-departmental transfers throughout the 2020 Fiscal Year. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER BURGESS A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 2 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes November 20, 2019 2019-2268 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 2020 Fiscal Year. SPONSOR /S: COUNCIL MEMBER 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. 2019-2274 Resolution providing for a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) extension with B2GNow, and providing for the payment thereof at a cost not to exceed Fifty Nine Thousand Six Hundred Thirty Six Dollars ($59,636.00). A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-2275 Resolution appointing individuals from the Department of Finance to represent the City of Pittsburgh as delegates to the Tax Collection Committee to be established for the Allegheny Central Tax Collection District pursuant to the requirements of Act 32 of 2008. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-2276 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 2020. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law, until after the Tax Public Hearing, due back by 12/11/2019. 2019-2277 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 2020. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law, until after the Tax Public Hearing, due back by 12/11/2019. City of Pittsburgh Page 3 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes November 20, 2019 2019-2278 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 2020 fiscal year. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law, until after the Tax Public Hearing, due back by 12/11/2019. 2019-2279 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 2020. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law, until after the Tax Public Hearing, due back by 12/11/2019. 2019-2280 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 2020 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. 2019-2281 Resolution authorizing the fee schedule for 2020 pursuant to Chapter 170 of the City Code. A motion was made that this matter be Held in Committee to the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 11/25/2019. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 4 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes November 20, 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 November 20th 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 DiBella’s Subs – food for all day training 196.23 84 Sign Shop – pole banner installation (Dist. 3) 1,567.50 I&P Egan Visual International Inc – whiteboard system 1,154.00 Expedient Data Centers – data center power source 1,858.14 CHR Landless Peoples Alliance – donation to 2019 Pittsburgh Housing Summit 500.00 FINANCE Coit Services Incorporated – carpet cleaning in Finance Department 1,950.00 George M Hall Co – furring strips for treasurer sales postings on properties 915.20 HUMAN RESOURCES Kolko, Adam – reimbursement for recording of notary license 80.00 City of Pittsburgh Page 5 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes November 20, 2019 James L Smith Insurance Agency – bonding insurance for notary for employee 50.00 NCS Pearson Incorporated – police testing sheets 175.00 Davis, Gina – reimbursement for parking for recruiting events 14.00 Kennedy, Aisha – reimbursement for parking for recruiting events 20.00 Championship Chase – advertisements 2,500.00 PLANNING Miller, John Jack – Supreme Court of Pennsylvania membership dues 112.50 Miller, John Jack – continuing legal education to maintain law license 249.00 PA Dept of Transportation – license plate data for RPP study efforts 200.00 Rakus, Kate – American Planning Association membership dues 273.50 PLI Brocious, William – reimbursement for completion of certification 102.20 PUBLIC SAFETY Troy Hill Citizens Inc – reimbursement for Pigtoberfest fall community festival 372.78 Lawrenceville United – reimbursement for fireworks celebration comm. festival 1,000.00 Homewood Amez Church – reimbursement for Community Day festival 1,000.00 Murphy, Shatara – food for Student Police Academy session 110.17 City of Pittsburgh Page 6 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes November 20, 2019 Scott, Zinna – refreshments for public safety zone council meeting 46.38 O’Neil Pro Sound – sound system for Veterans Day Parade review stand 240.00 EMS Parkview VFD/EMS – EMS coverage at Spartan Race 20.60 POLICE Markl Supply – shotgun and ammo for EOD robot 1,765.63 OMI Net Transcripts Inc – transcription of case interviews 272.63 PUBLIC WORKS AIO Hildabrand – cleaning of Homewood senior center 2,889.00 Barker, Earl – reimbursement for plumbing license for plumber 125.00 B&R Pools & Swimshop – service for water testing at City pools 200.00 DOMI JCL Equipment Company – truck parts for T-8 damaged in a collision 1,851.60 M-B Companies Inc – 4x6 dies for thermoplastic application springs 1,123.18 Osburn Associates Inc – 30x30 sign blanks to produce traffic signs 2,011.58 Pennsylvania One Call System – PA One call service 1,326.17 Tech Support – chemicals used in screen making process 67.20 US Municipal Supply Inc – drill rods and bits used for drilling sidewalks 1,303.29 City of Pittsburgh Page 7 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes November 20, 2019 A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 8 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes November 20, 2019 INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS To: The Honorable President and Members of Council From: Office of Management and Budget Date: November 15, 2019 Re: Intradepartmental transfer Dear President and Members of Council: As per the Resolution 876 of 2018, which authorizes City Council to approve intra-departmental transfers throughout the 2019 Fiscal Year, the Office of Management and Budget would like to make the following transfer(s): Department of Parks & Recreation Amount from: $29,000.00 from 500000.53701 Repairs $1,500.00 from 500000.53705 Data Processing $7,500.00 from 500000.55501 Printing & Binding Amount to: $38,000.00 to 500000.54101 Cleaning This transfer is needed to cover a 3-month extension to the contract for cleaning services in the City’s recreation and senior centers. Office of Management & Budget Amount from: City of Pittsburgh Page 9 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes November 20, 2019 $6,482.32 from 102200.53101 Administrative Fees Amount to: $6,482.32 to 102200.57501 Machinery & Equipment This transfer is needed to cover the costs associated with the removal of old cameras, patchwork, and an additional wireless connection at PWSA prior to the new fuel site surveillance camera installations. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. P-CARD APPROVALS A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES COMMITTEE, MR. LAVELLE, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2019-2285 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, into an Agreement or Agreements with International Trauma Life Support Pennsylvania Chapter for trauma life support training services for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services at a sum not to exceed Six Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($6,750.00) and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 10 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes November 20, 2019 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2019-2292 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement with CDR Maguire, Inc., for Project Design Management Services and Reviews in connection with various City of Pittsburgh construction projects including Central Business District Signals, Southside Signals, Liberty Avenue, Wenzell Avenue/ Carnahan Road Bridge construction, Penn Avenue, Smithfield Street, West Ohio Street Bridge, McFarren Bridge, South Negley Bridge, 28th Street Bridge, Swinburne Bridge, Charles Anderson Bridge utilizing previously appropriated funds in the amount of Five Hundred Seventy Thousand, Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight dollars and ninety nine cents ($570,778.99) and newly appropriated funds in the amount of Six Hundred Twenty Two Thousand, Five Hundred and Thirty Dollars and Sixty Six cents ($622,530.66), for a total not to exceed amount of One Million, One Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand, Three Hundred and Nine dollars and Sixty Five cents ($1,193,309.65). A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-2293 Resolution amending Resolution No. 708 of 2019, approved October 30, 2019, finally locating right of ways and accepting the dedication of roadways which are part of the Convention Center Roadway Improvements Phases I-III, and vacating a portion of Tenth Street adjacent to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center (Convention Center) no longer used for roadway purposes by adding additional coordinates under description 3. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 11 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes November 20, 2019 LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR DEFERRED PAPERS 2019-2229 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of City Planning to receive eighty-thousand ($80,000.00) dollars grant award per agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, executed 5/15/19, to support the development of an Emerald View Park Master Plan, and to further enter into contract to hire consultants Merritt / Chase to develop aforementioned master plan with additional City expenditures (local match) not to exceed fifty-five thousand ($55,000.00) dollars, for a total contract value not to exceed one-hundred and thirty-five thousand ($135,000.00) dollars. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development, due back by 11/25/2019. The motion carried. URBAN RECREATION COMMITTEE, MR. COGHILL, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2019-2282 Resolution amending Resolution No. 611 of 2017, authorizing an Agreement or Agreements with CleanNet Systems of Pennsylvania, Inc., for the purpose of providing custodial and cleaning services at Citiparks’ Recreation and Healthy Active Living (Senior) Centers by increasing the cost from Nine Hundred, Seventy-Six Thousand, Two-Hundred Twenty-Two Dollars and No Cents ($976,222) to One Million Thirty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Two Dollars and No Cents ($1,036,222). A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, MRS. STRASSBURGER, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2019-2294 Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Zones, LLC, sole source reseller for the annual renewal of OTRS Gold Support in the amount of $10,675.69 to provide commercial support, consulting and development services for the (OTRS) open source service used by IT service management, customer service and help desk as provided to the Department of Innovation & Performance A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 12 Standing Committee Meeting Minutes November 20, 2019 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. O'CONNOR, CHAIR NEW PAPERS 2019-2287 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with Tree Pittsburgh for the purpose of supporting Tree Pittsburgh’s efforts to promote and advance the City of Pittsburgh’s Urban Forest Master Plan. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-2288 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Properties in the 18th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 3-P, Lot 273, Block 3-R, Lot 321, and Block 14-C, Lot 6 (Council District No. 3 - Residential Rehabbed Housing - 800, 919, and 924 Eureka Street). A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-2289 Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Property in the 12th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 125-B, Lot 116-0-1 (Council District No. 9 - Institution Expansion - 6513 Meadow Street). A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. 2019-2290 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management & Budget to enter into an Amended and Restated Cooperation and Support Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny Regional Asset District. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. City of Pittsburgh Page 13