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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/27/2007 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2007-1325 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, it is important to recognize industrious individuals who give back to the community where they grew up, Mr. Erin Patton has worked diligently to provide stylish and affordable clothing and shoes to the youth of Pittsburgh, as well as people across the country; and WHEREAS, Erin Patton was born in Pittsburgh to Connie Robinson, a single mother who worked two jobs to raise him and his two brothers, Joe and Brian, in the Homewood-Brushton community. After graduating from Peabody High School, Mr. Patton went on to receive a degree from Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and an MBA from Southern Methodist University in Texas; and WHEREAS, while employed at Nike, Mr. Patton met sports legend Michael Jordan who asked him to oversee the marketing of his product line, Air Jordan. The combination of Mr. Patton's many clever business skills, love of sports, and understanding of the hip-hop culture which he first experienced in Pittsburgh, Air Jordan became the first big athletic footwear line in the world; and WHEREAS, Mr. Patton founded his own successfulAdoptedPass Action details
2007-1326 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, on November 18, 2006 the David B. Oliver High School Bears Football Team rose to the rank of City League Champions for the first time in 64 years; and, WHEREAS, the championship football team is the first at Oliver High School to have a First Team All-State Player and City League Player of the Year, and is the first football team in the school's history to play and win a Pennsylvania State Playoff Game; and WHEREAS, the Championship team had 11 wins and 3 losses for the season--the most wins ever in a season by an Oliver High School Football Team; and, WHEREAS, this long awaited success was made possible through the leadership and dedication of Head Coach Joe Zeglowitsch and Assistant Coach Jerry Haslett, as well as support from Principal T. Williams Weems, school teachers, fellow students, parents and an entourage of loyal fans; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate the Oliver High School Bears Football Team on winning the 2006 City League Championship, and hereby extends best wishes to the team AdoptedPass Action details
2007-1327 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, Bonnie DiCarlo and JoAnn R. Forrester founded Celebrate and Share to feature the achievements of women; and WHEREAS, this annual breakfast raises funds for organizations that focus on the needs of women and children in our community; and WHEREAS, the proceeds from this year's breakfast will benefit SIDS of PA's 'Cribs for Kids' Campaign, which works to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by providing a safe-sleep environment for low-income families who cannot afford cribs for their infants; and WHEREAS, the 2007 Celebrate and Share awardees are: · Heather Arnet, Women's Rights; and · Honorable Kim Berkeley Clark, Judiciary; and · Commander Rashall Brackney, Law Enforcement; and · Ruth Byrd-Smith, Government; and · Tina Brewer, Visual Arts; and · Mary Carrasco, M.D., Social Justice; and · Willa Doswell, PhD, Academia Research; and · Joan Ellenbogen, CPA, JD, Leadership; and · Karen Wolk Feinstein, PhD, Foundation; and · Kimberly Tillotson Fleming, CFA, Financial Services; and · Ann Gerace, MPM, Environment; and · Jean Milko, Politics; and ·AdoptedPass Action details
2007-1328 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, Robert P. Imperata is retiring from the post of Executive Vice President of VisitPittsburgh, formerly known as the Greater Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau; and WHEREAS, Mr. Imperata's career with this organization has spanned 39 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Imperata began his Pittsburgh career as a sales representative for the Penn Sheraton Hotel; and WHEREAS, Mr. Imperata was actively involved in the efforts to secure a new and larger convention center for the Greater Pittsburgh area; and WHEREAS, Mr. Imperata serves on the Southwestern Pennsylvania Convention Center Design Commission, which had the responsibility to oversee the entire process of the design team and other consultants for the new David L. Lawrence Convention Center; and WHEREAS, Mr. Imperata is active in several civic associations, including the American Society of Association Executives, the Professional Convention Management Association and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events; and WHEREAS, Mr. Imperata is a board member of the Allegheny HYP Club and is the Chair-eAdoptedPass Action details
2007-1329 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners represents the interests of women in all types of businesses, sharing mutual experiences, exchanging information, developing business skills and propelling women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power ; and, WHEREAS , NAWBO recognizes the impact that service organizations make toward our region and will honor 39 women whose commitment to her organization exemplifies that vision and recognizes the connection between volunteerism and the economic stability of our region ; and, WHEREAS, NAWBO will host the 2007 MAKE THE CONNECTION AWARDS LUNCHEON on Wednesday, March 29, 2007, to honor and recognize the commitment and dedication of these women at the Pittsburgh Hilton with Master of Ceremonies, Dwight White, Sr. Managing Director of Mesirow Financial and former Pittsburgh Steeler and Super Bowl Defensive End. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the important work of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National AdoptedPass Action details
2007-1330 1 ProclamationWhereas, the Scottish Declaration of Independence, or the Declaration of Arbroath, was signed on April 6, 1320 and served as a model for our American founding fathers when framing the Declaration of Independence; and, Whereas, Scottish Americans have made valuable contributions in many fields, including government, sciences, and the arts which have resulted in the tremendous success of this nation; and, Whereas, there are a multitude of residents of Scottish descent in the Pittsburgh region; and, Whereas, the St. Andrews Society of Pittsburgh celebrates Scottish culture and traditions. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby honor the accomplishments and contributions of Scottish Americans; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 6, 2007 as "Tartan Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2007-1318 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh may enter into an agreement or agreements with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh in order for City of Pittsburgh Police to provide police services on Housing Authority properties for a period of three years, in consideration for payments by the Housing Authority of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for each year that the agreement remains in effect. per year.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1323 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 “Wesley Center A.M.E. Zion-The Center That C.A.R.E.S”, $20,000 and by amending various line items in Council District 6.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2007-1323 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 “Wesley Center A.M.E. Zion-The Center That C.A.R.E.S”, $20,000 and by amending various line items in Council District 6.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1316 1 OrdinanceOrdinance Supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title 1 - Administrative. Article XI - Personnel, by adding a new Chapter 185, entitled "Additional Authorization for Employment in the Bureau of Police" providing for procedures for the appointment as probationers of certain police officers currently employed by the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1322 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 403, effective June 14, 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 6; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by amending various line items in Council District 6. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $1,000,000.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1322 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 403, effective June 14, 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 6; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by amending various line items in Council District 6. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $1,000,000.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2007-1324 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the sum of $85,000.00 to Catherine McNeilly, c/o Timothy P. O'Brien, Esquire, 1705 Allegheny Building, 429 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in full and final settlement of an action filed in the United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania to No. 06CV-1685. Read and referred  Action details
2007-1317 1 Resolution Resolution Amending Resolution No. 404, effective July 7, 2006, entitled, Res. finally locating right of ways and accepting the naming and dedication of roadways which are part of the North Shore Roadway Improvement Phases I-V / Stadium Projects, in the 22nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh; is hereby amended by correcting the description of the right of way and roadway described therein and the acceptance and dedication thereof as reflected on Exhibit "A" attached.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1319 1 CommunicationCommunication from Anthony J. Pokora, Deputy City Controller, submitting the performance audit on the Pittsburgh Police and the Housing Authority Police Merger.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2007-1320 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Leon E. Haynes, III, 3370 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15204, as a member to the Youth Commission of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire April 1, 2011.ApprovedPass Action details
2007-1321 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Joanne Witkowski, 984 Mifflin Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15207, as a member to the Youth Commission of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire April 1, 2011.ApprovedPass Action details
2007-1090 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of an agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and Michael Baker Jr., Inc. for the development and payment thereof for a central business district evacuation plan. The agreement will provide a means in which the Mayor of Pittsburgh and the Director of Public Safety may utilize funds authorized by Resolution 687 of 2005 for payment of costs accrued in the development and implementation of a central business district evacuation plan. Cost not to exceed $589,327.00.UNTABLED  Action details
2007-1090 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of an agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and Michael Baker Jr., Inc. for the development and payment thereof for a central business district evacuation plan. The agreement will provide a means in which the Mayor of Pittsburgh and the Director of Public Safety may utilize funds authorized by Resolution 687 of 2005 for payment of costs accrued in the development and implementation of a central business district evacuation plan. Cost not to exceed $589,327.00.RECOMMITTEDPass Action details
2007-1310 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, Law and Purchasing for March 21, 2007.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2007-1254 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the sum of $45,000.00 to Karole A. Kunig, Personal Representative of the Estate of Shirley Kuhl, Deceased, 9 Lacona Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15210 and acceptance by the City of a Deed from said Estate, in full and final settlement of acquisition of property in the 32nd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh located at 28 Ansonia Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15210.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1274 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into an agreement or agreements with Active Network to provide Market-Based Revenue Opportunity consulting for the City of Pittsburgh. Cost not to exceed $75,000.00. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1276 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 amending various line items in Council District 6. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $1,000,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1311 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for March 21, 2007.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2007-1255 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 397, effective July 7, 2006, 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; for the purpose of planning and/or implementing costs of the Trail Development Projects and related costs in support of this project, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00," by repealing it in its entirety.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1256 1 ResolutionResolution Amending Resolution No. 309, effective July 9, 2004, entitled "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or for the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for design services in connection with the replacement of the West Ohio Street/Ridge Avenue Bridges; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, and further providing for the costs thereof, at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00," by decreasing the total project allocation by $100,000.00 from $300,000.00 to $200,000.00 and adding Federal Highway funding.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1257 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 310, effective July 9, 2004, entitled "Providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, and providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, in connection with the Bridge Repairs program; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by increasing the project allocation by $50,000 from $300,000 to $350,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1258 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; providing for the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the Renovation of Various Play Areas; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof, cost not to exceed $250,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1259 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 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1260 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 purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the Neighborhood Street Improvements; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof, cost not to exceed $300,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1261 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, providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the investigation, design, and construction of CBD (Central Business District) Signal Upgrades throughout the City; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, cost not to exceed $750,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1262 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the rehabilitation of the West Ohio Street/Ridge Avenue Bridges; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof, cost not to exceed $200,000.00.AMENDEDPass Action details
2007-1262 2 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the rehabilitation of the West Ohio Street/Ridge Avenue Bridges; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof, cost not to exceed $200,000.00.Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2007-1263 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 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 $23,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1264 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or the use of existing Contracts; providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements; providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies, and providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, in connection with Brown's Hill Road; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof, cost not to exceed $375,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1265 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 948, effective January 1, 2004, as amended, entitled "Adopting and approving the 2004 Capital Budget and the 2004 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2004 through 2009 Capital Improvement Program," by adding Federal Highway funding ($160,000.00), decreasing State Highway funding ($240,000.00 to $30,000.00), and reducing the CDBG funding ($60,000.00 to $10,000.00) to the "West Ohio St. Bridge" line item and increasing the "Bridge Repairs" line item in the amount of $50,000.00 from $300,000.00 to $350,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1266 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. (619) 635, effective January 1, 2005, as amended, entitled "Adopting and approving the 2005 Capital Budget and the 2005 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2005 through 2010 Capital Improvement Program," by eliminating the "Ridge Avenue Bridge" line item in the amount of $451,000.00 ($360,575.00 FHWA, $67,425.00 SHW, $23,000 CDBG) and creating a line item entitled "Bridge Repairs" in the amount of $23,000.00 CDBG. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1312 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering, Fleet and Forestryfor March 21, 2007.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2007-1267 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Works to enter into an agreement or agreements with Davey Resources Group for a multi-year subscription to Treekeeper 7.5, at a cost not to exceed $6,250.00Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1313 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for March 21, 2007.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2006-0672 1 OrdinanceOrdinance Amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine, Zoning, Article IX, Measurements and Definitions, Chapter 925 - Measurements, by amending the Contextual Height standards to prohibit the use of exempted structures and features.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1268 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of City Planning to receive grant funding to support the "Natural Areas Study" being conducted in the City's four regional parks and further providing for an Agreement or Agreements for professional services in support of the "Natural Areas Study". Agreement not to exceed $114,509.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1314 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for March 21, 2007.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2007-1269 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 591, effective October 10, 2006 entitled: Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2005 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds in Public Works from “Ridge Avenue Bridge” (- 23,000) to Bridge Repairs (+ 23,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1270 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 169, effective April 5, 2006, entitled: Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2004 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds in Public Works from “West Ohio Street Bridge” (- 50,000) to “Bridge Repairs” (+ 50,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1275 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 “Oakland Business Improvement District”, $1,000 and by amending various line items in Council District 6.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1315 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for March 21, 2007.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2007-1271 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a contract or contracts from time to time in connection with demolition and removal of condemned buildings and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, cost not to exceed $500,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1272 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a contract or contracts from time to time in connection with demolition and removal of condemned buildings and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, cost not to exceed $1,000,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1273 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the letting of a contract or contracts or use of existing contracts for the furnishing and delivery of hand held computers and associated software for the Bureau of Building Inspection, Department of Public Safety, cost not to exceed $200,000.00. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1331 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, Representative Henry Waxman, U.S. Representative of the 30th District of California, introduced the Safe Climate Act of 2007 (HR 1590); and WHEREAS, the United States Senate is currently considering the corresponding Senate Bill, S.B. 309; and WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) declared in February 2007 that "Most of the observed increase in globally averaged temperatures since the mid-20th century is very likely due to the observed increase in anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions"; and WHEREAS, of climate change proposals introduced into the current 110th Congress, only Rep. Waxman's Safe Climate Act is projected by the non-partisan World Resources Institute to stabilize carbon dioxide emissions in the safe range of 450-550 parts per million; and WHEREAS, the Safe Climate Act will be implemented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE); and WHEREAS, under this bill, the level of emissions is frozen in 2010 and then gradually reduced each year through 2050; and WHEREAS, the bill AdoptedPass Action details