Sylvia D. Harris

The board authorized the engagement of Cameron Professional Services Group for auditing services for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. Additionally, the Stadium Authority budgets for the period ending December 31, 2018, were approved. The board also authorized a final deduct change order for the Massaro Corporation agreement concerning the Gold 1 Garage project to finalize the guaranteed maximum price.

The board meeting proceedings included the election of new officers, a review of financial reports noting impacts of the pandemic on receipts, and an engineering update on ongoing water main replacement programs and infrastructure projects. Key resolutions included approval of multiple PENNVEST financial assistance applications for clearwell and sewer rehabilitation projects, the award of several capital and professional services contracts for infrastructure construction and management, updates to the developer's manual, and authorization of a consent order and agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection regarding environmental compliance violations.

The Commission discussed several key items including updates on the Protect Trans Kids movement, collaboration with the Public Safety Department for a liaison, and the status of the Commission's web page launch. The Outreach Coordinator position was filled through an election. Discussions also addressed the upcoming Netroots Nation conference and the creation of conference materials. Furthermore, the Executive Director of the Commission on Human Relations proposed a partnership regarding a research project on housing barriers for the LGBTQIA+ community. Additional announcements included a remembrance of Jay Polizani, updates on Pittsburgh Black Pride events, and a plan to replace a disintegrating mural on Ellsworth Avenue.

The Commission addressed several personnel and administrative matters. Key actions included the approval of a nomination for a Recreation Leader 1 position and a certification for a Police Sergeant vacancy. The Commission noted a letter regarding a break in service and scheduled public hearings for several disqualified Firefighter Recruit candidates and an EMS applicant. Additionally, the Commission reviewed a reclassification request for a Senior HR Manager position and conducted an oral interview to approve the nomination for that same role.

The board discussed potential website highlights for the Valuable Gifts Committee and approved a legislative revision to the definition of public employee, specifically choosing between two proposed options. The meeting concluded with an adjournment into executive session to discuss requests for advisory opinions.