Standing Committees

Council Chambers

Agenda — 33 items

1. 1 STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
2. 2 ROLL CALL
3. 3 PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 20:44
4. 4 FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MRS. STRASSBURGER, CHAIR ▶ jump to 32:56
5. 5 SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
6. 6 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 797, effective December 28, 2017, 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 SMALLMAN STREET RECONSTRUCTION by Thirty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($35,340.92) and increasing COMPLETE STREETS by Thirty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty Dollars and Ninety-Two Cents ($35,340.92). 2024-0805 Affirmatively Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 32:57
7. 7 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 886 of 2021, effective December 27, 2021, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2022 Capital Budget and the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2022 through 2027 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing CBD SIGNAL UPGRADES (TIP) by Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) and increasing COMPLETE STREETS by Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) 2024-0806 Affirmatively Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 33:44
8. 8 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 857 of 2023, effective December 27, 2023, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2024 Capital Budget, the proposed 2024 Community Development Program, and the 2024 through 2029 Capital Improvement Program” by increasing COMPLETE STREETS by Eight Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($880,000), to account for additional Federal Highway Administration funding being received by the City of Pittsburgh. 2024-0807 Affirmatively Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 34:26
9. 9 DEFERRED PAPERS
10. 10 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the County of Allegheny for the completion of lead safety projects, as approved in the City of Pittsburgh's American Rescue Plan Act allocation, at a cost not to Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00). 2024-0685 Affirmatively Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 35:12
11. 11 NEW PAPERS
12. 12 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title II: Fiscal, Article V: Special Funds, Chapter 237: STOP THE VIOLENCE FUND for the purpose of dedicating a portion of the fund to support the City of Pittsburgh’s ongoing work to provide legal counsel for tenants facing evictions. 2024-0770 AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 43:50
13. 13 Resolution authorizing and directing the Director of The Department of Finance to suspend the City’s Side Yard Sale Program indefinitely. 2024-0776 Held in Committee Pass ▶ jump to 48:31
14. 13 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title II: Fiscal, Article V: Special Funds, Chapter 237: STOP THE VIOLENCE FUND for the purpose of dedicating a portion of the fund to support the City of Pittsburgh’s ongoing work to provide legal counsel for tenants facing evictions. 2024-0770 Affirmatively Recommended as Amended Pass
15. 14 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 August 28th, 2024 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/ CITY CLERK Brighton Heights Citizens Federation – event donation (Dist. 1) 250.00 Observatory Hill – event donation (Dist. 1) 500.00 Swishh Dreams (Hannah Hunter) – event donation (Dist. 1) 300.00 Johnson, Michele – event donation (Dist. 2) 200.00 Marabello, Lori – reimbursement (Dist. 2) 803.45 LAOH Division 11 – event donation (Dist 2) 100.00 Win-Char Civic – event donation (Dist. 2) 1,000.00 South Hills Memorial Day Parade Association – event donation (Dist. 4) 800.00 Brookline Youth Soccer Association – donation (Dist. 4) 250.00 Brookline K-8 PTA – event donation (Dist. 4) 166.00 Hazelwood Sr Center Advisory Council – event donation (Dist. 5) 150.00 Homewood Brushton YMCA – event space rental (Dist. 9) 300.00 Wilson, Leigh Ann – reimbursement for city vehicle car wash 13.00 CivicPlus LLC – MuniCode electronic updates 2,596.00 MAYOR’S OFFICE Williams, Ricardo – catering reimbursement 73.30 PA State Mayor’s Association – conference registration/membership dues 245.00 DEPT OF INNOVATION & PERFORMANCE Barone-Katze, Alexis – catering reimbursement 63.60 Stoll, Trevor – catering reimbursement 65.13 Burns, Zoe – catering reimbursement 49.53 Harris, Sylvia – catering and parking reimbursements 74.34 Crayon Software Experts LLC – Azure overages 157.58 Crayon Software Experts LLC – Azure overages 153.65 Crayon Software Experts LLC – Azure overages 1,836.00 Crayon Software Experts LLC – Azure overages 1,778.47 COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS W Tyrone Miller DBA – fair housing advertising tv campaign 2,499.00 Gateway Outdoor Advertising – fair housing bus shelter advertising 1,216.64 Gateway Outdoor Advertising – fair housing bus shelter advertising 683.36 International Development & Planning – virtual workshop 3,000.00 CONTROLLER’S OFFICE Binkley Kanavy Group LLC – general legal matters 975.00 Paulin, Elizabeth – catering reimbursement 75.60 Walsh, Jenis – catering reimbursement 42.80 Coro Center for Civic Leadership – fellow placement 2,500.00 DEPT OF FINANCE New Pittsburgh Courier – Treasurer’s Sale advertising 3,634.74 New Pittsburgh Courier – Treasurer’s Sale advertising 2,580.80 Ayoob, George – supply reimbursement 48.05 Perri, Stefanie – mileage reimbursement 89.78 DEPT OF LAW The MCS Group Inc – copies of case documents 170.98 Summers McDonnel Hudock Guthrie & Rauch – outside legal counsel 1,260.00 Integra Realty Resources-Pittsburgh – professional services for a case 3,000.00 Stalwart Abstract LLC – recording/filing fees 890.00 YourMembership.Com Inc – employment related advertising 270.00 Thomas, Thomas, & Hafer LLP – outside legal counsel 4,657.50 NobleMediation LLC – mediation services 775.00 Center for Musculoskeletal Evaluation – videotaped trial deposition 700.00 Wolters Kluwer Law & Business – legal publication subscription 2,465.54 Geary, Noah – expert witness services 4,403.40 Alrows LLC – recording/filing fees 2,250.00 Sargents Court Reporting Service – court reporter 1,278.10 Sargents Court Reporting Service – court reporter 2,402.64 Sargents Court Reporting Service – court reporter 1,925.00 AKF Reports Incorporated – court reporter 389.40 Harry M Paras Esquire – mediation services 2,246.25 OFFICE OF MUNICIPAL INVESTIGATIONS Net Transcripts Inc – case interview transcriptions 109.50 Net Transcripts Inc – case interview transcriptions 306.60 Assured Polygraph Services – employee polygraphs 1,800.00 Assured Polygraph Services – employee polygraphs 2,400.00 DEPT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Forensic Psychological Specialists – pre-employment psychological evaluations 1,980.00 Uhl, Susan – pension reimbursement 395.32 Standing Firm at Women’s Center & Shelter- annual membership 1,500.00 DEPT OF CITY PLANNING Dick, Jean Holland – commissioner stipend 65.00 Hill, Melissa – membership dues 117.61 Hill, Melissa – membership dues 200.00 DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - ADMIN Apply4Technology LLC – event app 4,488.00 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Medical Rescue Team South – coverage reimbursement (concert) 4,009.30 Medical Rescue Team South – coverage reimbursement (soccer exhibition) 3,034.12 Valley Ambulance Authority – coverage reimbursement (concert) 285.93 Valley Ambulance Authority – coverage reimbursement (Pirates) 857.50 Quality Emergency Medical Services - coverage reimbursement (soccer exhibition) 215.25 Ford City Hose Co #1 Ambulance – coverage reimbursement (Pirates) 2,132.09 Ford City Hose Co #1 Ambulance – coverage reimbursement (concert) 2,344.96 Ford City Hose Co #1 Ambulance – coverage reimbursement (Picklesburgh) 3,907.53 Ford City Hose Co #1 Ambulance – coverage reimbursement (Pirates) 1,620.27 Ford City Hose Co #1 Ambulance – coverage reimbursement (Pirates, Steelers) 2,203.08 Butler Ambulance Service – coverage reimbursement (Pirates) 397.13 Butler Ambulance Service - coverage reimbursement (soccer exhibition) 390.77 Butler Ambulance Service - coverage reimbursement (Pirates) 381.24 Butler Ambulance Service - coverage reimbursement (Steelers) 413.01 Harmony EMS – coverage reimbursement (Pirates) 397.13 Harmony EMS – coverage reimbursement (concert) 1,677.88 Harmony EMS – coverage reimbursement (Pirates) 381.24 Rostraver/West Newton EMS – coverage reimbursement (concert) 2,096.64 Rostraver/West Newton EMS – coverage reimbursement (Steelers) 900.51 Phillips, Frank – coverage reimbursement (soccer exhibition) 899.09 Phillips, Frank – coverage reimbursement (Pirates) 1,397.89 Phillips, Frank – coverage reimbursement (Steelers) 413.01 Municipal Emergency Services – Hurst power supply 903.03 WB Mason Co Inc – water cooler rental 39.54 WB Mason Co Inc – water bottles 29.82 Munhall Area Prehospital – coverage reimbursement (TBT tournament) 534.16 Munhall Area Prehospital – coverage reimbursement (Pirates) 1,937.97 Munhall Area Prehospital – coverage reimbursement (Pirates, Grand Prix) 402.50 Eastern Area Pre Hospital Services – coverage reimbursement (concert) 1,048.32 Monroeville Volunteer Fire Co #4 – coverage reimbursement (Riverhounds) 698.94 Monroeville Volunteer Fire Co #4 – coverage reimbursement (Riverhounds) 254.16 Monroeville Volunteer Fire Co #4 – coverage reimbursement (soccer exhibition) 885.93 Monroeville Volunteer Fire Co #4 – coverage reimbursement (Steelers) 592.86 Tri-Community South EMS – coverage reimbursement (Picklesburgh) 1,524.96 Tri-Community South EMS – coverage reimbursement (Pirates) 381.24 Bound Tree Medical – medical supplies 191.70 Witmer Public Safety Group -turn out gear suspenders 183.00 Gilchrist, Amera – catering reimbursement for EMS graduation 1,694.27 Oklahoma Ambulance Service – coverage reimbursement (Steelers) 413.01 Ambulance & Chair EMS Inc – coverage reimbursement (Steelers) 826.02 Burks Lawn & Saw Inc – small engine repair 453.61 BUREAU OF POLICE Thick Bikes LLC – Bicycle Unit innertubes and kickstand 142.47 LP Police – Live Search 45.88 LP Police – Live Search 18.97 RR Donnelley – traffic citations 4,934.88 Uline – shelf bracket/support 136.00 Hough & Hough Farms – horse hay 4,800.00 Mystaire – lab fumer 260.00 Rummel, Dustin – K9 med reimbursement and handler stipend 1,086.72 Glock Inc – shooting range gun repair parts 1,184.00 Center for Emergency Medicine – CPR/first aid recertifications (200) 3,400.00 Translate One DBA Trustpoint – translation services 166.70 SecureWatch24 – software renewal 320.00 Pittsburgh Veterinary Surgery PC – K9 surgery recheck/bloodwork 289.60 Pittsburgh Veterinary Surgery PC – K9 care 892.36 McGee, James – fuel reimbursement 50.09 Jacobs, Rachel L – catering/supply reimbursement 95.24 S&S Trophy Inc – training academy graduation plaques 528.00 Daly, Sharon – Zone 4 clerical services 576.00 Daly, Sharon – Zone 4 clerical services 576.00 Recontrobotics Inc – SWAT arm machine repairs 600.00 Miller, Andrew – training reimbursement 599.00 BUREAU OF FIRE Unifirst Corp – training academy supplies 145.04 Motorola Solutions Inc – chargers for radios 1,044.40 Purvis Systems Inc – batteries for alerting system 5,000.00 AGAS MFG Inc – embroidered flag 294.00 DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS Sonitrol Security Systems – alarm system maintenance 263.00 Automated Entrance Systems Co – door maintenance 1,996.00 Zoresco Equipment Co – rental of storage trailers 130.00 Zoresco Equipment Co – rental of storage trailers 65.00 Zoresco Equipment Co – rental of storage trailers 175.00 Fort Pitt Exterminators Inc – pest control services 525.00 Fort Pitt Exterminators Inc – pest control services 285.00 Fort Pitt Exterminators Inc – pest control services 180.00 Watters Safe & Lock – open safe 1,685.00 H.F. Lenz Co – boundary survey of former Blair Street Park 3,600.00 H.F. Lenz Co – topographical/utility survey of former Blair Street Park 3,000.00 DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION K2 Solutions – explosive detection K9s 324.09 Renaissance City Wind Music Society – performance 1,500.00 Aleah Hughes/FTK Party & Entertainment – bounce house/snow cone rental 375.00 Hillview Music Inc – performance 650.00 O’Malley, Noreen – mileage reimbursement 95.68 Humphries, Roger – performance 650.00 Walsh, Colette B – plants for City Farms program 400.00 Hugo Cruz and Caminos LLC – performance 650.00 Hilton, Nicole – reimbursement for work boots 165.00 Burton, Clinton – mileage reimbursement 24.13 Herschk, Catherine – supply reimbursement 27.97 Hill, Colin – performance 600.00 Ring, Trevor – performance 600.00 Das, Subhadip – performance 600.00 Jones II, Jerome A – DJ entertainment 750.00 DEPT OF MOBILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE Cyclehoop US LLC – stair ramp set for CCB 1,877.00 Grant Graphics – ink & rollers for sign plotter 516.20 Grant Graphics – ink & rollers for sign plotter 824.95 N Glantz & Son – sign making materials 2,299.39 Sybertech Waste Reduction LTD – planters 3,337.48 TopGear Inc DBA Helmets R Us Inc – graphics for Safe Routes 1,150.00 WB Mason Co – water cooler rental 5.22 WB Mason Co – water cooler rental 8.70 CITIZEN POLICE REVIEW BOARD Associated Investors Inc – cleaning service 575.00 Edwards, Nicole – notary license 80.00 Carpenter, Da’Mesha – notary license 80.00 Parry, Nigel – website maintenance 1,641.14 United States Treasury – website maintenance (taxes for Nigel Parry) 238.86 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 108:38
16. 15 INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS To: The Honorable President and Members of Council From: Office of Management and Budget Date: 08/23/2024 Re: Intradepartmental transfer --- Dear President and Members of Council: [DELETED Per Resolution 860 of 2023, which authorizes City Council to approve intradepartmental transfers throughout the 2024 Fiscal Year, the Office of Management and Budget would like to make the following transfer(s):--- Office of Management and Budget Amount from: $441,920.15 from 102200.54201 Maintenance $106,279.39 from 102200.56201 Fuel $451,800.46 from 102000.56401 Materials Amount to: $1,000,000.00 to 102200.53901 Administrative Fees This transfer is necessary to arrange funding for an anticipated professional services agreement with VisitPittsburgh related to the 2026 NFL Draft. DELETED] Commission on Human Relations Amount from: $15,000.00 from 105000.53901 Professional Services Amount to: $15,000.00 to 105000.58105 Judgements This transfer is necessary to cover the cost of a warrant for a settlement of a case. --- Department of Law Amount from: $580.00 from 108000.53101 Administrative Fees Amount to: $580.00 to 108000.55301 Employment Related This transfer is necessary to cover costs associated with advertising. Department of Public Works – Bureau of Environmental Services Amount from: $28,000.00 from 430000.54103 Disposal Refuse Amount to: $28,000.00 to 430000.58105 Judgements This transfer is necessary to cover the cost of an upcoming settlement payment. Approved Pass ▶ jump to 108:50
17. 16 P-CARD APPROVALS ▶ jump to 109:26
18. 17 P-Cards Item 0028-2024 Approved Pass
19. 18 PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE, MR. COGHILL, CHAIR ▶ jump to 110:01
20. 19 NEW PAPERS
21. 20 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Six, Conduct, Article I, Regulated Rights and Actions, by adding Chapter 625 entitled Automated Red Light Enforcement Systems. 2024-0792 Held in Committee Pass ▶ jump to 110:04
22. 21 PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE, MRS. WARWICK, CHAIR ▶ jump to 111:05
23. 22 SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
24. 23 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc. for costs associated with the North Avenue Reconstruction Project, and providing for the payment of costs thereof, not to exceed Four Million Nine Hundred Forty-One Thousand Five Dollars and One Cent ($4,941,005.01), of which Two Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,800,000.00) are reimbursable. 2024-0815 Affirmatively Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 111:11
25. 24 Resolution amending Resolution 191 of 2024, providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated with the Construction phase of the North Avenue Signals and Safety Project, and providing for the payment of costs thereof, not to exceed Three Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,600,000.00), an increase of One Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,100,000.00) from the previously executed agreement, reimbursable at eighty percent; and the municipal share of Commonwealth Incurred Costs at a cost to the City of Pittsburgh not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00). 2024-0816 Affirmatively Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 112:22
26. 25 DEFERRED PAPERS
27. 26 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 the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for maintenance obligations of facilities on Butler Street. This resolution serves to authorize only the Agreement or Agreements, at no cost to the City of Pittsburgh. 2024-0742 Affirmatively Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 113:11
28. 27 LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MR. WILSON, CHAIR ▶ jump to 113:47
29. 28 DEFERRED PAPERS
30. 29 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article 902.03, Zoning Map, by changing From RM-H, Residential Multi-Unit - High Density to UNC - Urban Neighborhood Commercial, certain properties located on Shady Avenue in the 7th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh known in the Allegheny County Office of Deed Registry as Block and Lot Numbers: 84-G-239 and a portion of 84-G-258. (Sent to Planning Commission for Report & Recommendation on 3/15/24) (Report & Recommendation received 5/24/24) (Public Hearing held 10/10/24) 2024-0221 Held for Cablecast Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 113:51
31. 30 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title Nine: Zoning, Article V: Use Regulations, Chapter 911-Primary Uses, 911.02- Use Table, and adding Section 911.04.A.102-Temporary Managed Community. (Sent to the Planning Commission for a report & recommendation on 12/5/23) (Initial Report & Recommendation received on 2/26/24) (Withdrawn from Council on 8/28) Waived under the Rules of Council Pass
32. 31 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title Nine: Zoning, Article V: Use Regulations, Chapter 911-Primary Uses, 911.02- Use Table, and adding Section 911.04.A.102-Temporary Managed Community. (Sent to the Planning Commission for a report & recommendation on 12/5/23) (Initial Report & Recommendation received on 2/26/24) (Withdrawn from Council on 8/28) Motion Pass
33. 32 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title Nine: Zoning, Article V: Use Regulations, Chapter 911-Primary Uses, 911.02- Use Table, and adding Section 911.04.A.102-Temporary Managed Community. (Sent to the Planning Commission for a report & recommendation on 12/5/23) (Initial Report & Recommendation received on 2/26/24) (Withdrawn from Council on 8/28) Withdrawn Pass