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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/18/2014 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2014-0221 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh is proud to recognize such a loyal, hardworking and dedicated employee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Tuesday, March 18, 2014 to be “Willa Holt Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2014-0222 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and congratulate Dan Sentz for his 36 years of dedicated service to the City of Pittsburgh, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Tuesday, March 18, 2014 to be “Dan Sentz Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2014-0223 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize, congratulate, and humbly thank Constance Miskis Zatek for her 41 years of dedicated service to the City of Pittsburgh, and wish her peace, rest, and joy throughout her much deserved retirement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Tuesday, March 18, 2014 to be “Constance Miskis Zatek Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2014-0224 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and honor Paul Hinerman for putting his life at risk to help a neighbor in need; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, March 18, 2014 to be “Paul Hinerman Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2014-0212 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 365, effective June 13, 2012, entitled “providing for an agreement/s, or use of existing agreements and/or a contract/s, or use of existing contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for City Council District 8 Neighborhood Needs Program and providing for the payment of the costs thereof”, by changing the title of “Shadyside Chamber of Commerce - Bike Corral” to “DPW-Bike Corral.” Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $134,924.55.Read and referred  Action details
2014-0213 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 capital budget…” so as to change the title of “Shadyside Chamber of Commerce-Bike Corral” to “DPW-Bike Corral”Read and referred  Action details
2014-0206 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $11,800.00, in favor of Yuanshu Liao, 3305 Trappers Cove Trail, Lansing, MI 48910 in settlement of a claim for a damaged vehicle due to fallen City tree branches from a tree in Schenley Park, adjacent to Frew Street, on November 18, 2013.Read and referred  Action details
2014-0207 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $4,119.09, in favor of Duquesne Light Company, c/o Carolyn K. Cingel, Claims Specialist, 411 Seventh Avenue, Mail Drop 16-1, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 in settlement of a claim for a damaged wood light pole at 704 Watt Lane, Pittsburgh, 15219 by a City of Pittsburgh, Environmental Services Refuse truck on July 16, 2013.Read and referred  Action details
2014-0208 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to issue and the City Controller to countersign a warrant in an amount to be determined by the Department of Finance to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania representing payment required for unclaimed funds for the year 2007, pursuant to the provisions of Deposition of Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Act of August 9, 1971 P.L. 74.Read and referred  Action details
2014-0209 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, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through K. A: 3128 Dobson, B: 5231, 5233 Kincaid & 313 & 315 North Atlantic, C: 5027 Steele, D: 1523 Abstract, [E: 1445 Stedman - DELETED], F: 848 Tripoli, [G: 1311 & 1313 Itin - DELETED], H: 1405 Buena Vista, I: 7900 Bennett & 7126 Oakwood, [J: 1916 Forbes - DELETED], K: 5440 Broad.Read and referred  Action details
2014-0210 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. 171 of 1984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, 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 J. A: 6550 Ladson, B: 301 Path, C: 121 Tipton, D: 6 Fenton, E: 1305 Reddour & 1228 Butterfield, F: 427 Catoma, G: 4450 Armorhill, H: 2508 Wylie, I: 122 Frustum, J: 1445 Sandusky.Read and referred  Action details
2014-0211 1 ResolutionResolution providing for conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. l7l of l984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEM A. A: 1718 Columbia. Read and referred  Action details
2014-0214 1 Executive OrderCommunication from Mayor William Peduto submitting an Executive Order on the establishment of written policies and procedures regarding long-term take-home vehicles versus the one-time assignment and use of City fleet vehicles.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2014-0217 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Councilwoman Deborah Gross as a member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority for a term to expire on December 31, 2014. Councilwoman Gross will fill the seat vacated by Patrick Dowd. ApprovedPass Action details
2014-0215 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Debbie Lestitian as a member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority for a term to expire on February 27, 2017. Ms. Lestitian will fill the seat vacated by Scott Kunka. Held, Pending Interview  Action details
2014-0216 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution re-appointing Margaret Lanier as a member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority for a term to expire on February 27, 2017.Held, Pending Interview  Action details
2014-0218 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Andrea Geraghty as a member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority for a term to expire on December 31, 2016. Ms. Geraghty will fill the seat vacated by Representative Dan Deasy. Held, Pending Interview  Action details
2014-0219 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Caren Glotfelty as a member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority for a term to expire on December 31, 2016. Ms. Glotfelty will fill the seat vacated by Robert Jablonowski. Held, Pending Interview  Action details
2014-0220 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Alexander Thomson as a member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority for a term to expire on December 31, 2016. Mr. Thomson will fill the seat vacated by Patrick Bigley. Held, Pending Interview  Action details
2014-0203 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for March 12, 2014 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2014-0125 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $5,749.94, in favor of Duquesne Light Company, c/o Carolyn K. Cingel, Claims Specialist, 411 Seventh Avenue, Mail Drop 16-1, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 in settlement of a claim for a damaged wood light pole by a City of Pittsburgh, Environmental Services Refuse truck on July 5, 2013 on Renova Street near the intersection with Second Avenue. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2014-0126 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Eleven Thousand Dollars ($11,000.00), in favor of Constantine Kafantaris, 520 North Kings Berry, Apartment 440, Chicago, IL 60610, releasing and discharging the City of Pittsburgh and Charles Lukitsch from direct liability in any and all claims in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania filed at GD 08-015446, and arising from an alleged incident on February 16, 2007 and described more fully in plaintiff's complaint in civil action.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2014-0174 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Avrio RMS Group, in the amount of $194,791 in payment for the annual maintenance agreement and other services related to the wireless CCTV System MaintenancePassed FinallyPass Action details
2014-0204 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for March 12, 2014 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2014-0152 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into a Trail License Agreement with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority and Friends of the Riverfront, Inc. for the construction and maintenance of a new public trail segment to be added to the Three Rivers Heritage Trail System.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2014-0205 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for March 12, 2014 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2014-0107 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh's Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Bailey Park at 7, 15 and 21 Bailey Way, Ward 18, Pittsburgh, PA 15211.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2014-0154 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh's Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Print Shop Deluxe Apartments, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2014-0155 1 ResolutionResolution providing 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 2014-2015 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $3,200,000. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2014-0156 3 ResolutionResolution providing 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 $1,325,000. (Council Districts: All).AMENDEDPass Action details
2014-0156 3 ResolutionResolution providing 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 $1,325,000. (Council Districts: All).Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2014-0157 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh designating URA as the City's agent for administration of the 2014-2015 HOME Investments Partnership Program. (Council Districts: All)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2014-0158 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,500,000 for the 31st Street Studios project. (Council District 7)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2014-0159 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA's application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,500,000 for the 31st Street Studios project. (Council District 7)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2014-0160 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,500,000 for the Center for Sustainable Landscapes project. (Council District 5)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2014-0161 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA's application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,500,000 for the Center for Sustainable Landscapes project. (Council District 5)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2014-0162 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for the East Liberty Transit Center Transit Oriented Development project. (Council District 8)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2014-0163 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with the URA's application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for the East Liberty Transit Center Transit Oriented Development project. (Council District 8)Passed FinallyPass Action details