Meeting

Standing Committees · Feb 12, 2020

10:00 AM · Council Chambers · 7 itemsMinutes Details

Legislation Items

Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.

OrderFileTitleDiscussionVoteVotes ForVotes Against
12020-0022 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code at Title Two: Fiscal, Article VII: Business Related Taxes, Chapter 241: Amusement Tax, Section 241.01: Definitions, to update language in the city code. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/19/2020. The motion carried.No matched discussionHeld in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/19/2020Not recordedNot recorded
22020-0067 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Precise Discovery, LLC, 429 Fourth Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 in an amount not to exceed Three Thousand Eight Hundred Fourteen Dollars and Forty Cents ($3,814.40) for professional services in connection with billboard litigation. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 66No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
32020-0091 An Ordinance providing funding for the City of Pittsburgh Parks Trust Fund through a .50 mill increase to the property tax rate; by adding Section 263.04 City of Pittsburgh Parks Trust Fund Levy at Title Two: Fiscal, Article IX: Property Taxes, Chapter 263: Real Property Tax and Exemption. (Public Hearing held 3/5/20) A motion was made that this matter be Held for a CABLECAST Public Hearing The motion carried. Standing Committee 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 February 12th 2020 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 Erb, Aaron – professional services (Dist. 7) 500.00 University of Pittsburgh – membership to CONNECT 6,891.00 OMB M&J Wilkow Properties – 420 Boulevard of the Allies maintenance salaries 1,273.64 National Association of City Transportation Officials – membership renewal 25,000.00 I&P Robinson, Dana – reimbursement for membership 149.00 LAW Cohen & Grigsby – legal services for immigration matter 160.62 Manko, Jeanne – transcription 227.50 Pacer Service Center – federal docket 76.40 Standing Committee The Center for Musculoskeletal Evaluations – video deposition in litigation case 1,500.00 Verisma Systems Inc – medical records from UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside 106.24 HUMAN RESOURCES Butler, Richard – reimbursement for travel to Slippery Rock University 49.45 Garcia, Albert – reimbursement for travel to multiple locations 82.97 Kaikai, Cicely – reimbursement for travel to Slippery Rock University 62.10 PLI Graziano, Ron – reimbursement of dues for License & Inspection Review Board 15.00 Breingan, David – reimbursement of dues for LIR Board 35.00 Kane, Siena – reimbursement of dues for LIR Board 35.00 Lyon, Alyssa – reimbursement of dues for LIR Board 40.00 Sing, Evaine – reimbursement of dues for LIR Board 45.00 Kern, Robert – reimbursement for completion of certification 312.63 PUBLIC SAFETY Bernabe, Michael – pianist for Black History Month reception 200.00 Mihm Equipment & A Party Place – linen rental for Black History Month reception 153.00 EMS Standing Committee Munhall Area Prehospital Services – EMS coverage at Pitt game 455.00 POLICE Kroll, Eric – reimbursement for graduation supplies 186.83 PUBLIC WORKS ACF Environmental – filter sock for McKinley Park erosion control 1,580.00 John Zottola – 8” Underdrain for adjusting trail at McKinley Park 1,346.12 Rymak Diesel Supply – filters for equipment 2,986.35 Pittsburgh Tire Service Inc – tires 1,950.00 A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS NONENo matched discussionHeld for a CABLECAST Public Hearing The motion carriedNot recordedNot recorded
42020-0088 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 816, effective December 18, 2015, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2016 Capital Budget and the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2016 through 2021 Capital Improvement Program”, by increasing the federal funding allocation for BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE by $73,886.40. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 69 Standing CommitteeNo matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
52020-0089 Resolution amending Resolution No. 386, effective June 19, 2019, entitled “authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, between the City of Pittsburgh and Pashek + MTR, for the professional landscape architectural services for South Side Park Phase I Design at a cost not to exceed Three Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Ninety Six Dollars (338,096.00),” by increasing the total allocation to $400,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 70No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
62020-0086 Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, and/or the Director of the Department of Public Safety and Director of the Office and Management and Budget to enter into agreements in individual amounts of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less with performers, instructors, artists, referees, and persons with specialized skills in connection with the Departments’ recreational and instructional programs and special events services. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 67No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded
72020-0087 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, Lease(s) and/or License Agreement(s) for the use of certain property for senior facilities for the provision of center services to seniors in an amount not to exceed Eighty Seven Thousand, and Ten Dollars ($87,010.00), chargeable to and payable from the Seniors Community Program Trust Fund in the Department of Parks and Recreation. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 68No matched discussionAffirmatively RecommendedNot recordedNot recorded

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code at Title Two: Fiscal, Article VII: Business Related Taxes, Chapter 241: Amusement Tax, Section 241.01: Definitions, to update language in the city code. A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/19/2020. The motion carried.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/19/2020
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Precise Discovery, LLC, 429 Fourth Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 in an amount not to exceed Three Thousand Eight Hundred Fourteen Dollars and Forty Cents ($3,814.40) for professional services in connection with billboard litigation. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 66

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
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An Ordinance providing funding for the City of Pittsburgh Parks Trust Fund through a .50 mill increase to the property tax rate; by adding Section 263.04 City of Pittsburgh Parks Trust Fund Levy at Title Two: Fiscal, Article IX: Property Taxes, Chapter 263: Real Property Tax and Exemption. (Public Hearing held 3/5/20) A motion was made that this matter be Held for a CABLECAST Public Hearing The motion carried. Standing Committee 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 February 12th 2020 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 Erb, Aaron – professional services (Dist. 7) 500.00 University of Pittsburgh – membership to CONNECT 6,891.00 OMB M&J Wilkow Properties – 420 Boulevard of the Allies maintenance salaries 1,273.64 National Association of City Transportation Officials – membership renewal 25,000.00 I&P Robinson, Dana – reimbursement for membership 149.00 LAW Cohen & Grigsby – legal services for immigration matter 160.62 Manko, Jeanne – transcription 227.50 Pacer Service Center – federal docket 76.40 Standing Committee The Center for Musculoskeletal Evaluations – video deposition in litigation case 1,500.00 Verisma Systems Inc – medical records from UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside 106.24 HUMAN RESOURCES Butler, Richard – reimbursement for travel to Slippery Rock University 49.45 Garcia, Albert – reimbursement for travel to multiple locations 82.97 Kaikai, Cicely – reimbursement for travel to Slippery Rock University 62.10 PLI Graziano, Ron – reimbursement of dues for License & Inspection Review Board 15.00 Breingan, David – reimbursement of dues for LIR Board 35.00 Kane, Siena – reimbursement of dues for LIR Board 35.00 Lyon, Alyssa – reimbursement of dues for LIR Board 40.00 Sing, Evaine – reimbursement of dues for LIR Board 45.00 Kern, Robert – reimbursement for completion of certification 312.63 PUBLIC SAFETY Bernabe, Michael – pianist for Black History Month reception 200.00 Mihm Equipment & A Party Place – linen rental for Black History Month reception 153.00 EMS Standing Committee Munhall Area Prehospital Services – EMS coverage at Pitt game 455.00 POLICE Kroll, Eric – reimbursement for graduation supplies 186.83 PUBLIC WORKS ACF Environmental – filter sock for McKinley Park erosion control 1,580.00 John Zottola – 8” Underdrain for adjusting trail at McKinley Park 1,346.12 Rymak Diesel Supply – filters for equipment 2,986.35 Pittsburgh Tire Service Inc – tires 1,950.00 A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried. INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS NONE

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Held for a CABLECAST Public Hearing The motion carried
Votes For
Not recorded
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Resolution further amending Resolution No. 816, effective December 18, 2015, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2016 Capital Budget and the 2016 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2016 through 2021 Capital Improvement Program”, by increasing the federal funding allocation for BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE by $73,886.40. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 69 Standing Committee

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded

Resolution amending Resolution No. 386, effective June 19, 2019, entitled “authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, between the City of Pittsburgh and Pashek + MTR, for the professional landscape architectural services for South Side Park Phase I Design at a cost not to exceed Three Hundred Thirty Eight Thousand Ninety Six Dollars (338,096.00),” by increasing the total allocation to $400,000.00. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 70

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded

Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, and/or the Director of the Department of Public Safety and Director of the Office and Management and Budget to enter into agreements in individual amounts of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less with performers, instructors, artists, referees, and persons with specialized skills in connection with the Departments’ recreational and instructional programs and special events services. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 67

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded

Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, Lease(s) and/or License Agreement(s) for the use of certain property for senior facilities for the provision of center services to seniors in an amount not to exceed Eighty Seven Thousand, and Ten Dollars ($87,010.00), chargeable to and payable from the Seniors Community Program Trust Fund in the Department of Parks and Recreation. A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried. Enactment No: 68

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Affirmatively Recommended
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded