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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/25/2005 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2005-1005 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Pittsburgh commends and thanks the organizers, artists, sponsors, and supporters of Artists For Hope; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares Sunday, January 30, 2005 Artists For Hope Day in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1006 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh acknowledge The Brother's Brother Foundation for its outstanding charitable commitment, donor dependency, fundraising efficiency, and overall dedication to humanity.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1007 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Pittsburgh City Council proudly announces the opening of Kuntu Repertory Theatre's 2005 production of Bubbling Brown Sugar as it welcomes home and recognizes the significant contribution of Paris' New Josephine Baker, Vivian Reed, to Pittsburgh's greats and the genre of performing arts throughout the world. .AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1008 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends the American Heart Association for their work and dedication to the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that February 4, 2004 be hereby declared “GO RED FOR WOMEN DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh. Passed in Council Tuesday, January 25, 2005. SPONSORED BY COUNCIL PRESDIENT GENE RICCIARDI COUNCILMEMBERS TWANDA CARLISLE, LEN BODACK, ALAN HERTZBERG, JIM MOTZNIK, WILLIAM PEDUTO, LUKE RAVENSTAHL, DOUG SHIELDS AND SALA UDINAdoptedPass Action details
2005-1002 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 District 9 Community Projects $40,000 and by deleting the Bradahanna Project Homewood Bureau of Building Inspection $40,000 in Council District 9.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1003 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 Bradahanna Project - BBI Homewood $40,000 in Council District 9.”Read and referred  Action details
2005-1004 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 changing the project name from Oakland PDC - Allies & Bates Sts. Project to Oakland PDC - Oakland Square/Co-cooperation Projects funding shall remain $80,000, in Council District 3.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0999 1 ResolutionResolution amending the Rules of Council , Rule VI, subsection c, by inserting guidelines for Public Comment at City Council Regular, Committee and Special Meetings.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1000 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 532, effective September 24, 1998, entitled “Authorizing and directing the City Controller to deposit all proceeds received from the outdoor advertising on bus shelters into the “Shade Tree Trust Fund.” (Public Hearing held on February 16, 2005)Read and referred  Action details
2005-1001 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 Bradahanna Project - BBI Homewood $40,000.00 in Council District 9.”Read and referred  Action details
2005-0993 1 ResolutionResolution 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. Cost not to exceed $722,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0994 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Article III, Section 902.03 - Zoning Map by changing from RM-H/Residential Multi-Unit, High Density to LNC/Local Neighborhood Commercial certain properties having frontage along the north side of Centre Avenue east of Millvale Avenue and identified as Block and Lots #51-N-223, -225 and -227 in Allegheny Block and Lot system, 8th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2005-0995 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Article III, Section 902.03 - Zoning Map by changing from RP/Residential Planned Unit Development to CP/Commercial Planned Unit Development certain properties southwest of the intersection of Evergreen Road and Ivory Avenue and identified as Block and Lots #163-K-059, -060, -150, -151, -170 and -248 and Block and Lot #163-L-005 in Allegheny Block and Lot system, 26th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2005-0996 1 ResolutionResolution approving a Conditional Use under the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article V, Section 911.04.A.28 and .29 to WPXI-TV for authorization to operate a Helicopter Landing Facility (Helipad) on property located near Evergreen Rd and US 19 North in the Summer Hill neighborhood and to be zoned CP / Commercial Planned Unit Development district, 26th Ward.Read and referred  Action details
2005-0997 1 Veto MessageCommunication from Mayor Tom Murphy submitting a Veto of Council Bill No. 2004-0936, entitled, "Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to enter into a professional services contract(s), or use of existing professional services contract(s) with a consultant or consultants to provide professional services to Pittsburgh City Council for the purpose of including, but not limited to technical, legal, clerical and or financial advisory services. Total amount not to exceed $71,000.00. Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2004-0936 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Clerk to enter into a professional services contract(s), or use of existing professional services contract(s) with a consultant or consultants to provide professional services to Pittsburgh City Council for the purpose of including, but not limited to technical, legal, clerical and or financial advisory services. Total amount not to exceed $71,000.00. Sustained Pass Action details
2005-0990 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for January 19, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-0955 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Best Business Forms Company, 323 Stanton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209, in the amount of $5,528.16 for payment for the manufacture of the 2005 City of Pittsburgh Dog License Applications, Dog License Receipts, Outgoing and Return Mailing Envelopes for the same, Cashier Window Dog License Pocket Forms, and Imaging/Mailing Services for billing the 2005 City of Pittsburgh Dog License Applications, chargeable to and payable from Account 533400, Fund 8705, Organization 430000, Sub Class 600, Budget Year 2004, Animal Control/Animal Welfare Trust Fund.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-0961 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a renewal of the professional services Contract or Contracts currently in place with ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL (AGH) for the purposes of on-going medical care provided to City of Pittsburgh employees who require treatment for service related injuries and/or illnesses pursuant to the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $4,337,250, plus administrative costs not to exceed $260,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-0962 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a professional services Contract or Contracts with ACTECSYSTEMS INC (Actec) for the purposes of providing in-take call services to City of Pittsburgh employees who need to report an on-the-job accident, injury or illness pursuant to the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $20,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-0963 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a professional services Contract or Contracts with Frank Gates Service Company for the purposes of on-going claims management provided to City of Pittsburgh employees who file reports of on-the-job injuries and/or illnesses pursuant to the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $781,528.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-0987 1 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article VII, Business Related Taxes; Chapter 258, PAYROLL TAX, by changing Section 258.01 Definitions, subsection (k).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-0991 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for January 19, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0898 1 ResolutionResolution approving a conditional use exception under Section 911.04.A.64 of the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Chapter 911 to the Third Presbyterian Church, Owner, and Kentucky Avenue School, Lessee for authorization to expand the existing elementary school located at 5701 Fifth Avenue and zoned "R2-L" Residential Two-Unit Low Density District, 7th ward.AMENDEDPass Action details
2004-0898 2 ResolutionResolution approving a conditional use exception under Section 911.04.A.64 of the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Chapter 911 to the Third Presbyterian Church, Owner, and Kentucky Avenue School, Lessee for authorization to expand the existing elementary school located at 5701 Fifth Avenue and zoned "R2-L" Residential Two-Unit Low Density District, 7th ward.Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2004-0594 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Zoning Map by changing from R2-L/Residential Two-Unit, Low Density to LNC/Local Neighborhood Commercial certain property identified as Block and Lot #4-F-127 in Allegheny Block and Lot system, 161 Virginia Avenue, 19th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. (Public Hearing held on Nov. 19, 2004)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0845 1 ResolutionResolution approving a Conditional Use under Section 911.04.A.64 of the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V Chapter 911 to the Board of Public Education for authorization to renovate Sunnyside Elementary School and to erect two 1-story extensions to the school totaling 26,800 sq. ft. on property located at 4801 Stanton Avenue and zoned "R1D-L" Residential Single Unit Detached Low Density District, 10th ward.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0846 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article IX, Measurements and Definitions, Chapter 926 Definitions, by changing the definition of development and adding definitions for preservation and conservation. (Public Hearing held on Jan. 12, 2005)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-0965 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the implementation of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “CC” in the Oakhill community (Council District #6) pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-0967 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 $13,000 each or $39,000 total.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-0992 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Youth Policy for January 19, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-0968 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, along with an agreement or agreements, contract or contracts and use of existing agreements and contracts in the event that the Mellon Park Tennis Trust Fund is insufficient for 2005.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-0969 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-0970 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the establishment of a newly created Allegheny Regional Asset District Trust Fund (ARADTF). The purpose of the Trust Fund is to hold in trust all monies collected from the Allegheny County Regional Asset District 1% sales tax revenue for the benefit of the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Public Works.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-0971 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a contract or contracts, agreements or agreements, lease or leases, or the use of existing contracts, leases or agreements and other approved expenditures for the payment of supplies, equipment, materials, salaries, rentals, and other services required to provide center services for the HACP Seniors Program in an amount not to exceed $700,000.00 for the Department of Parks and Recreation.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-0972 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 2005 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). Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-0998 1 Appointment-InformingResolution approving the Re-appointment of Councilman Sala Udin as a Board Member of the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, for a term to expire January 31, 2010.Read, Received and Filed  Action details