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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/2/2010 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2010-0116 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh extends its sincere congratulations and appreciation to Principal Allison Kline for being a great educator and dedicated citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Council in recognition of Allison Kline's dedication to public education and to her community does hereby declare January 27, 2010, “Principal Allison Kline Day” in the City of PittsburghAdoptedPass Action details
2010-0117 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend DePaul School and their dedicated staff for their exceptional work with children with hearing loss; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, February 2, 2010, to be “Speak Miracles Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0118 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and congratulate St. Margaret of Scotland, Ss Simon and Jude and St. Philip schools for educating children with the intent of instilling in them spiritual values; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, February 2, 2010, to be “Catholic Schools Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0119 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby honor Bishop Canevin High School during Catholic Schools Week and extend best wishes to Bishop Canevin High School for continued success and prosperity for years to come; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, February 2, 2010, to be “Canevin Spirit Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0120 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for the work they do on behalf of the students in the Pittsburgh Public School District; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, February 2, 2010, to be “School Board Appreciation Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0121 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and congratulate Bishop Leonard-Saint Mary of the Mount Academy; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, February 2, 2010, to be “Immaculate Heart of Mary Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0174 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Garraux E. Muckles Jr. for his leadership and hard work and congratulates Garraux on earning the Eagle Scout Award through his remarkable and noteworthy project.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0107 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the City Code at Title Six: Conduct, Article VIII: Privacy Policy for Public Security Camera Systems, by adding Chapter 652: Police Recording Devices.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0108 1 ResolutionResolution supporting the Bureau of Police's progress in attaining PLEAC accreditation and requesting quarterly updates until said accreditation is achieved.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0109 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title I, Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 160, Investigations of Police Conduct, by adding Section 160.02, Applicable Incidents Requiring Paid Administrative Leave.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0081 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 704, effective December 20, 2007, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2008 Capital Budget and the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2008 through 2012 Capital Improvement Program,” by decreasing the “Bridge Repairs” line item by $163,561.00, from $440,000.00 to $276,439.00 and creating the “Bates Street/Second Avenue Improvements” line item in the amount of $942,876.40 ($163,561 CITY/$779,315.40 FHWA).Read and referred  Action details
2010-0082 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No.768, effective, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2010 Capital Budget and the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2010 through 2014 Capital Improvement Program,” by transferring $628,000.00 ($125,600 CITY/$502,400 FHWA) from the “Brookline Boulevard” line item to the “Bates Street/Second Avenue Intersection” line item in the amount of $628,000.00 ($125,600 CITY/$502,400 FHWA). Read and referred  Action details
2010-0083 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements, and providing for the design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the construction of a new pedestrian bridge to replace the current trail bridge and to improve the intersection of Bates Street and Second Avenue; including Construction Management Services; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $2,533,601.40.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0084 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, and providing for the design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the Bridge Repairs program; and further providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $400,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0085 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements; providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services on various City projects; and further providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $100,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0086 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, and providing for the design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with Neighborhood Street Improvements; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $500,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0087 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for Architectural Engineering Services in connection with various City projects; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $300,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0088 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, providing for the design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the installation of traffic signal hardware throughout the City; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $35,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0089 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts and providing for the design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the installation of on-road bike markings, signage and bike trails; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $100,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0091 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, lease or leases, professional service agreements or the use of existing contracts, leases or agreements, design, construction and other services, along with other approved expenditures and for the payment of supplies, equipment, materials, rentals, and other services for the construction of Community Center in Riverview Park. Cost not to exceed $900,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0092 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into agreement or agreements, contract or contracts and use of existing agreement or agreements, contract or contracts in individual amounts of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less with consultants in connection with the Department's recreational and park related services.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0093 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into agreements in individual amounts of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less with performers, instructors, artists and persons with specialized skills in connection with the Department's recreational and instructional programs. Read and referred  Action details
2010-0094 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, professional service agreements or the use of existing contracts, agreements, and other services, along with other approved expenditures and for the payment of supplies, equipment, materials, rentals, and other services for the implementation of an Asset Management System throughout the Department of Parks and Recreation facilities and office. Cost not to exceed $39,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0095 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a License Agreement with the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, St. Catherine of Sienna Parish parking lot located at Broadway Avenue and Belasco Street for a 2010 Farmers' Market. Read and referred  Action details
2010-0096 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a License Agreement with the Parking Authority for the use of property on 20th and Sidney Streets for the 2010 Farmers' Market. Read and referred  Action details
2010-0097 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a License Agreement with Union Real Estate Company of Pittsburgh for the use of property behind Carrick Shopping Center for the 2010 Farmers' Market. Read and referred  Action details
2010-0098 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a License Agreement with the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, Immaculate Conception School parking lot for a 2010 Farmers' Market. Read and referred  Action details
2010-0099 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement with the Allegheny County Community College (CCAC) for reimbursement for health and wellness programs for the Senior Community Program via the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging/State Primetime Health Allocation in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Read and referred  Action details
2010-0100 1 ResolutionResolution 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 $100,000.00, chargeable to and payable from the Seniors Community Program Trust Fund in the Department of Parks and Recreation. Read and referred  Action details
2010-0101 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for the purpose of providing meals in connection with the 2010 Summer Food Service Program in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The total cost shall not exceed Seven Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($770,000.00). Read and referred  Action details
2010-0102 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, or the use of existing contracts or agreements and other approved expenditures for the construction of Splash Zones, aquatic playground facilities. Cost not to exceed $500,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0103 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, or the use of existing contracts or agreements and other approved expenditures for the maintenance of City swimming pools. Cost not to exceed $50,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0104 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, or the use of existing contracts or agreements and other approved expenditures for the maintenance and enhancement of City recreation and senior centers. Cost not to exceed $50,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0105 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, lease or leases, professional service agreements or the use of existing contracts, leases or agreements, design, construction and other services, along with other approved expenditures and for the payment of supplies, equipment, materials, rentals, and other services for the construction of the new Southside Dog Park South Pittsburgh Off-Leash Exercise area. Cost not to exceed $80,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0106 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, lease or leases, professional service agreements or the use of existing contracts, leases or agreements, design, construction and other services, along with other approved expenditures and for the payment of supplies, equipment, materials, rentals, and other services for the construction of a new regulation size Deck Hockey in Marmaduke Park, Council District #1. Cost not to exceed $60,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0110 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 403, as amended, entitled, "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the Neighborhood Needs Program in Council District 6; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding $24,832.75 to District 6 Neighborhood Initiatives and by reducing "Police Chaplain Program" by $3,300, "Central Northside Neighborhood Council" by $10,000 and the "Central Outreach Resource and Referral Center" by $11,532.75 in District 6. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $1,000,000.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0111 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital Budget and the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2000 through 2005 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2000 Capital Budget amendments,” by adding $24,832.75 to District 6 Neighborhood Initiatives and by reducing “Police Chaplain Program” by $3,300 , “Central Northside Neighborhood Council” by $10,000 and the “Central Outreach Resource and Referral Center” by $11,532.75 in District 6.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0112 1 ResolutionResolution Further amending Resolution No. 121 of 2003, effective March 14, 2003 entitled, “Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with City Council's 2003 Community Needs Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof,” ” by adding $46,933.57 to District 6 Projects and by reducing Wesley AME Charities by $14,466 and Central Outreach Resource and Referral Center by $32,467.57 in District 6 Neighborhood Needs.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0113 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 891, effective January 1, 2003, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2003 Capital Budget and the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2003 through 2008 Capital Improvement Program by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2003 Capital Budget amendments” by adding $46,933.57 to District 6 Projects and by reducing Wesley AME Charities by $14,466 and Central Outreach Resource and Referral Center by $32,467.57 in District 6 Neighborhood Needs.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0114 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 257, effective April 26, 2000, as amended, entitled "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the Mayor's citywide Neighborhood Needs Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," ," by reducing “Central Outreach Resource and Referral Center” by $11,000 and by allocating the same amount to District 6 Projects”. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.00Read and referred  Action details
2010-0115 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital Budget and the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2000 through 2005 Capital Improvement Program," by reducing “Central Outreach Resource and Referral Center” by $11,000 and by allocating the same amount to District 6 Projects. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.00Read and referred  Action details
2010-0078 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a $5,880.00 warrant in favor of David Michelmore, of 4425 Schenley Farms Terrace, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, in settlement of a claim for sidewalk damage due to City tree roots on September 14, 2009.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0079 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor to form a Land Recycling Task Force which shall assist in the development of a plan for how the City can better recycle tax delinquent and abandoned properties and turn them back into revenue-generating land that provides for future use and the increased viability of our neighborhoods Read and referred  Action details
2010-0074 1 ResolutionResolution Authorizing the transfer of Six Hundred Thousand ($600,000) Dollars from the supplies account (fuel) in Non-Departmental City-wide to the General Fund Grants account within Non-Departmental Miscellaneous for the payment of a grant to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to prevent the closure of neighborhood libraries.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0090 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to enter into an agreement or agreements with members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, for payment of services for duties related to any and all activities of the Zoning Board of the City of Pittsburgh. Cost not to exceed $39,000.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0080 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the law firm of Kelly Hayden, LLC, for the purpose of having the City's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (“EMS”) join as a named class representative in a class action to be filed against various health insurance companies to compel payment for services directly to EMS and other service providers rather than to enrollees. Cost not to exceed $5,000.00.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2010-0080 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the law firm of Kelly Hayden, LLC, for the purpose of having the City's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (“EMS”) join as a named class representative in a class action to be filed against various health insurance companies to compel payment for services directly to EMS and other service providers rather than to enrollees. Cost not to exceed $5,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0020 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the reappointment of Dina Klavon, 46 S. 15th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, as a member of the Art Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2013.ApprovedPass Action details
2010-0067 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Michael Radley as the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation. ApprovedPass Action details
2010-0075 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for January 27, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0005 2 OrdinanceOrdinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title I-Administrative, Article VII, Procedures, Chapter 161-Contracts, to require contractors who provide building service and food services to the City of Pittsburgh to pay prevailing wages to employees employed pursuant to such contracts, and to require that building service, food service, grocery, and hotel employees employed on projects receiving City subsidies be paid prevailing wages.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0026 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Office of Property Assessments of Allegheny County to perform interim assessments of all real property located within the City of Pittsburgh beginning with the year 2009.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0035 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No.204, effective April 12, 2000, as amended, entitled "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the Neighborhood Needs Program in Council District 7; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding $2,000 to “Morningside Baseball Association” and by adjusting various other projects in District 7. Total cost of all projects should not exceed $1,000,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0037 1 ResolutionResolution amending the Rules of Council, Rule IX and X, to change the name of the Committee on General and Government Services to Committee on Performance and Asset Management, and include additional jurisdictions and oversight.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0076 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for January 27, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0028 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for street resurfacing programs to include, hot mix asphalt, crack sealing, equipment purchases, sawing and sealing, asphalt milling, truck rental, brick and blockstone repairs, handicap ramps, concrete slab replacement and parks related asphalt work at various locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $6,247,645.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0029 1 Resolution Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for flexible beam guiderail maintenance and repair at various locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment thereof, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0030 1 Resolution Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for Construction Division Materials at various locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment thereof, at a cost not to exceed $150,000.00Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0031 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 200, effective April 24, 2009, entitled “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, and providing for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment in connection with the rehabilitation and reconstruction of various park facilities; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof.;” by increasing the total project allocation by $21,671.00 from $766,000.00 to $787,671.00; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0032 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 675, effective December 30, 2008, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2009 Capital Budget and the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2009 through 2013 Capital Improvement Program,” by increasing “Park Reconstruction” in the amount of $21,671.00 from $766,000.00 to $787,671.00. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0077 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for January 27, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0109 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title I, Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 160, Investigations of Police Conduct, by adding Section 160.02, Applicable Incidents Requiring Paid Administrative Leave.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1954 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title Nine, Article One, Chapter 902 Section 902.03, Zoning District Map No. 5 by changing various zoning district classifications in the Summer Hill neighborhood in accord with Map Pittsburgh: Zoning for your Neighborhood, the city's zoning re-mapping project relative to the city's new Urban Zoning Code. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-2039 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from GPR-C, Grandview Public Realm Subdistrict C; LNC, Local Neighborhood Commercial District; and R2-H, Residential Two-Unit High Density District to AP, Residential/Commercial Planned Unit Development District, certain property roughly bounded by Grandview Avenue, Wyoming Street, East Sycamore Street, and consisting of 25 contiguous lots in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System and totaling 3.94 acres ; 18th and 19th Wards.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0036 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital Budget and the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2000 through 2005 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2000 Capital Budget amendments” by adding $2,000 to “Morningside Baseball Association” and by adjusting various other projects in Council District 7.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0038 1 PetitionPetition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing relative to Bill No. 2010-0005; Prevailing Wage. (Petition - VALID)   Action details