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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/23/2012 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2012-0877 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby commends and thanks PUMP and Pittsburgh Magazine and congratulates the recipients of the 40 under 40 awards; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares November, 2012 โ€œ40 Under 40 Dayโ€ in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2012-0878 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the American Middle East Institute for its work in developing a greater relationship and understanding between Pittsburgh and the Middle East; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare October 30, 2012 โ€œAmerican Middle East Institute Dayโ€ in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2012-0879 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the 125th anniversary of Henne Jewelers and commend the Henne family and their dedicated employees; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare October 23, 2012 โ€œHenne Jewelers Dayโ€ in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2012-0880 1 ProclamationTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh honors the incredible contributions of the Mike Bayens to the sport of boxing in the Pittsburgh region; and THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012 to be Mike Bayens Day in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2012-0881 1 ProclamationTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends the work of Allegheny Youth Development and the South Hills Judo Club in promoting Judo in our communities; and THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, October 27th, 2012 to be Zaffuto Fall Classic Day in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2012-0882 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby remember Mark C. Schneider for the lasting contributions he made to our City and region; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare October 27, 2012 โ€œMark C. Schneider Dayโ€ in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2012-0864 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a professional services agreement or agreements for accounting, auditing and consulting services to the City related to tax collection, internal controls, financial reporting, performance, grant, and fiscal auditing, and financial systems implementation. Cost not to exceed $200,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0865 1 ResolutionResolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates, authorizing the sale of properties in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, in accordance with Act No. 171 of 1984, โ€œSecond Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Actโ€, effective December 11, 1984. Item A: A: 6818 Baker. Read and referred  Action details
2012-0866 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales in accordance with Act No. l7l of l984, โ€œSecond Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Actโ€, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through K (A: 2514 Bedford DELETED), B: 5019 Bayard, C: 6635 Lyric, D: 6340 Dean, E: 1427 Rush, F: 8517 Pershing, (G: 2412 & 2414 Reed DELETED), (H: 2259 Webster DELETED), I: 1911, 1913, & 1915 N. Charles, (J: 219 & 217 Jefferson DELETED), (K: 232 Alpine & 231 Carrington DELETED).Read and referredPass Action details
2012-0867 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984. ITEM A. A: 5003 Dearborn. Read and referred  Action details
2012-0868 1 ResolutionResolution providing for conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. l7l of l984, entitled, โ€œSecond Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Actโ€, effective December 11, 1984. ITEM A. A: 1422 & 1420 Liverpool. (A) Peter Barner PURCHASE PRICE: $6,000.00 Future Development LOT: 26.5 X 170 LOCATION: 1422 Liverpool Street ACQUIRED: September 29, 1995 / TS# 478 WARD: 21 BLOCK & LOT: 22-P-14 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 (A) continued LOT: 22.5 X 170 LOCATION: 1420 Liverpool Street ACQUIRED: September 29, 1995/ TS# 479 WARD: 21 BLOCK & LOT: 22-P-15 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 Read and referred  Action details
2012-0869 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. 171 of 1984, entitled, โ€œSecond Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Actโ€, effective December 11, 1984; having been placed for sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh Side Yard Program. ITEMS A through E. A: 635 Perry, B: 1403 Oakdene, C: 1044 Marena, D: 1326 Decatur, E: 310 Felmeth. Read and referred  Action details
2012-0874 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 568, effective September 28, 2012, entitled โ€œProviding for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the administration of certain projects and programs, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $3,535,000โ€ by increasing the Neighborhood Business and Economic Development line item by $200,000 for a total of $700,000. The total cost of all projects will not exceed $3,735,000. (Council Districts: All).Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2012-0874 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 568, effective September 28, 2012, entitled โ€œProviding for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the administration of certain projects and programs, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $3,535,000โ€ by increasing the Neighborhood Business and Economic Development line item by $200,000 for a total of $700,000. The total cost of all projects will not exceed $3,735,000. (Council Districts: All).Read and referred  Action details
2012-0875 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 569, effective September 28, 2012, entitled โ€œProviding for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the performance of certain work in connection with the 2012-2013 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $3,400,000โ€ by decreasing the Neighborhood Business and Economic Development line item by $200,000.00 and transferring it to the Homewood/Brushton Redevelopment line item for a total of $350,000.00. The total for all projects will not exceed $3,550,000.00. (Council Districts: All).Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2012-0875 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 569, effective September 28, 2012, entitled โ€œProviding for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the performance of certain work in connection with the 2012-2013 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $3,400,000โ€ by decreasing the Neighborhood Business and Economic Development line item by $200,000.00 and transferring it to the Homewood/Brushton Redevelopment line item for a total of $350,000.00. The total for all projects will not exceed $3,550,000.00. (Council Districts: All).Read and referred  Action details
2012-0872 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh's Official Sewage Facilities Plan for North Shore Holiday Inn Express & Suites at 228 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Read and referred  Action details
2012-0870 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works and the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a Project and License Agreement with Riverlife to provide capital improvements/renovations to Allegheny Landing Park. Read and referred  Action details
2012-0871 1 ResolutionResoluiton authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works and the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into an Agreement of Understanding with Riverlife regarding capital improvements/renovations to Allegheny Landing Park. Read and referred  Action details
2012-0876 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Seven Business Licensing, Article III Sales Businesses, Chapter 719 Vendors and Peddlers by removing specific subsections and/or adding to specific subsections.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0873 1 ResolutionResolution submitting the names of Annette Ferrieri, Khalif Ali and Howard Joe Brown for consideration by the Mayor for an appointment to fill the vacancy of Thomas Kolano on the Citizens Police Review Board, in accordance with the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Six, Conduct, Article VI, Citizen Police Review Board.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2012-0820 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the Re-appointment of Robert P. Jablonowski, 3891 Beechwood Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, as a member of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority for a term to expire on December 31, 2015.ApprovedPass Action details
2012-0822 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Lauren Byrne, 330 46th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, as a member of the City Planning Commission for a term to expire on January 2, 2018.ApprovedPass Action details
2012-0825 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Candice Gonzalez, 2317 Salisbury Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15210, as a member of the Clean Pittsburgh Commission for a term to expire on October 31, 2013.ApprovedPass Action details
2012-0861 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for October 17, 2012 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2012-0763 1 ResolutionResolution 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, software, maintenance, and services in connection with police facility security camera upgrades and providing for the payment of the costs thereof not to exceed One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) . Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0768 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter into an agreement or agreements or contract or contracts with Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and Youth Opportunities Development for the purpose of designing and implementing the Pittsburgh Initiative to Reduce Crime, at a cost not to exceed $200,000. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0862 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Urban Recreation for October 17, 2012 with an Affirmatiave Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2012-0803 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the acceptance by the City of Pittsburgh from Mrs. Teresa Lancia of certain property in the 20th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, for public purpose and addition to the Duquesne Heights Greenway at no cost to the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0804 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the designation and transfer of certain City of Pittsburgh owned property to become permanent part of Riverview Park in the 26th Ward.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0805 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 in the Department of Parks and Recreation. Cost not to exceed $50,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0806 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 $100,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0807 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 $250,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0808 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, and other services, along with other approved expenditures and for the payment of supplies, equipment, materials, rentals, and other services for the refinishing of gymnasium floors. Cost not to exceed $50,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0809 1 ResolutionResolution 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 the purchase of security camera's for the new Riverview Park Soccer Field. Cost not to exceed $20,025.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0810 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 Beechview Senior Center. Cost not to exceed $147,870.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0811 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0812 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0813 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 $100,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0814 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, and other services, along with other approved expenditures and for the payment of supplies, equipment, materials, rentals, and other services for the refinishing of gymnasium floors. Cost not to exceed $50,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0815 1 ResolutionResolution 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 the purchase of security camera's for the new Warrington Spray Park. Cost not to exceed $20,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0863 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for October 17, 2012 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2012-0678 1 ResolutionResolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of restaurant liquor license, License No. R-12817, from Damon's in Collier, Inc. - 1595 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA. to Chough Restaurant Group, Inc., 216 Urick Lane, Monroeville, PA 15146 into the premises to be known as Saimin Pittsburgh, - 4923 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, ยง4-461.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0816 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh's Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Bovie House, 5730 Ellsworth Avenue and 5763 Alder Way, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0817 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh's Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Homewood Senior Housing at 7202 Susquehanna Street, Pittsburgh 15208.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0818 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the execution of a deed conveying all of the City's right, title and interest in and to the City-owned property located at Penn and N. Lang Avenue in the 14th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 126-H Lot 62 to Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for no consideration. (Council District No. 9)Passed FinallyPass Action details