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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/1/2005 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2005-1129 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council in the City of Pittsburgh recognizes and commends the Southwestern Pennsylvania AIDS Planning Coalition for continuing to educate the community on the affect of the HIV/AIDS virus.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1130 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Pittsburgh City Council commends and recognizes the honorees of the 2005 Black Trailblazers, Emerging Trailblazers, and the KDKA-TV Lift Up Awards for their tremendous contributions to the City of Pittsburgh. We also extend our appreciation to Renaissance Publications for their efforts in highlighting and profiling the achievements of the awardees. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council in the City of Pittsburgh declares Tuesday, March 1st, 2005 "Black Extravaganza and Trailblazer Awards Day."AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1131 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh encourages everyone in the City to stop what they are doing at 10:15AM March 2nd and spend the following 15 minutes reading a newspaper, book, magazine or other material of their choosing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that March 2, 2005 be hereby declared "Drop Everything and Read Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1121 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the following Publicly-Owned Property in the City of Pittsburgh (Centre Avenue Corridor -- Council District No. 6 - Site Assemblage for Residential/Commercial Development). (3rd ward, Block 11-A-181, 307 Dinwiddie Street, 2050 square feet.) Read and referred  Action details
2005-1122 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Black Mountain Development, LLC for the Sale of Lots 2, 8A, 8B, 9A, and 9B, in the Third Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 6 - in Crawford Roberts Project. (residential construction)Read and referred  Action details
2005-1123 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Housing Development Corporation for the Sale of Block 83-N, Lots 313 & 318, in the 11th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 9 - (sideyard).Read and referred  Action details
2005-1124 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Pieter Maris and Joy Sabl for the Sale of Block 33-B, Lot 86, in the 30th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 3 - 121 Redlyn Street (sideyard).Read and referred  Action details
2005-1125 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Dennis L. Mays for the Sale of Block 22-E, Lot 300, in the 21st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 6 - in Redevelopment Area No. 27 (sideyard).Read and referred  Action details
2005-1126 1 ResolutionResolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Louise Powe for the sale of Parcel 44 in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, in Redevelopment Area No. 32, Block 10H Lots 105 and 106, 19 & 21 Watt Street --Council District No. 6 (sideyard).Read and referred  Action details
2005-1127 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 in the amount of $6,000,000 for the LTV Hazelwood project. (Council District No. 5) Read and referred  Action details
2005-1128 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with URA's application for a $6,000,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant for the LTV Hazelwood project. (Council District No. 5)Read and referred  Action details
2005-1114 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the sum of $720,000.00 to BFI Waste Systems of North American, Inc. c/o Patrick R. Kingsley, Esquire and David M. Burkholder, Esquire of Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young, LLP, 2600 One Commerce Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 in full and final settlement of a lawsuit arising out of claims related to the term of the Contract numbered B-97-99-2.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2005-1114 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the sum of $720,000.00 to BFI Waste Systems of North American, Inc. c/o Patrick R. Kingsley, Esquire and David M. Burkholder, Esquire of Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young, LLP, 2600 One Commerce Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 in full and final settlement of a lawsuit arising out of claims related to the term of the Contract numbered B-97-99-2.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1115 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 258, 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 Neighborhood Needs Program in Council District 1; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding “Brighton Road Duplex Project” $10,000 and “Perry Athletic Association Security System” $5,000. Total amount of all projects not to exceed $756,720.42.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1116 1 ResolutionAuthorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement or agreements for professional consulting services in connection with real estate tax assessment matters, including, but not limited to, tax assessment appeals filed by property owners and/or the City including appeals from over assessments of residential property or other taxing jurisdictions in regard to commercial, industrial and residential real property in the City of Pittsburgh at a cost not to exceed $62,490 (Sixty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Dollars).Read and referred  Action details
2005-1117 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the repairs, maintenance, improvements and emergencies in connection with the Wall, Step, and Fence Program, in CDBG areas throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $250,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1118 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for street resurfacing programs to include, but not limited to, 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 in CDBG areas throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $250,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1119 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Lincoln Property Company, 35 Highland Road, Suite 1104, Bethel Park, PA 15201, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, various building enhancements at 100 Seventh Street and Fort Duquesne Boulevard in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1120 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, roof, stairs, building, and sign at 5801 Forbes Avenue, Murray Avenue, and Marlborough Avenue in the 14th Ward, 5th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1107 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for Febuary 23, 2005, with a NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0461 2 ResolutionResolution creating the Advertising and Marketing Opportunities Taskforce (AMOT) which shall investigate potential revenue generating opportunities for the City of Pittsburgh limited only to advertising on fence associated with playing fields for specific sporting events.TABLEDPass Action details
2005-1108 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for Febuary 23, 2005, with an AFFIRMATIVE RECOMMENDATION.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1019 1 ResolutionResolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license, License No. R-17332, from Donald L Shelpman (DJ's), 2130 Whitaker Way, Munhall, PA 15120 to Samuel Firman for Sammy's Famous Corned Beef of Pittsburgh, Inc., located at 4067 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1045 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council in the City of Pittsburgh declares, Tuesday, February 8, 2005 as the First Annual "NAACP Membership Drive" Day.    Action details
2005-1054 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Citizen Police Review Board to enter into an Agreement(s) or contract(s) with Thieman and Ward for professional services to assist in the legal representation of the Citizen Police Review Board and providing for the payment thereof, not to exceed $50,000 (Fifty Thousand Dollars).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1109 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for Febuary 23, 2005, with a NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0385 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending and Supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Article I, Public Rights of Way, Chapter 419, Regulated Activities, Section 419.04 Business and Political Advertising, by permitting limited advertising on property which is owned or controlled by the City for business or political purposes to generate revenue. (Companion to Bill Nos. 386 Planning, 460 Parks, & 461 Finance) TABLEDPass Action details
2005-1110 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for Febuary 23, 2005, with an AFFIRMATIVE RECOMMENDATION.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1065 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto the University of Pittsburgh, 124 Cathedral of Learning, 4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a decorative planting area extending onto Bigelow Boulevard in the 4th Ward, 8th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1070 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, the Director of the Public Works Department and Chief of the Bureau of Building Inspection, to create six temporary (6) on-street vending permit areas on Thackeray Street, between Fifth Avenue and O'Hara Street, to provide space for legally permitted vendors to operate during construction of the Schenley Plaza, for the period of March 1 through June 30, 2005.AMENDEDPass Action details
2005-1070 3 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, the Director of the Public Works Department and Chief of the Bureau of Building Inspection, to create six temporary (6) on-street vending permit areas on Thackeray Street, between Fifth Avenue and O'Hara Street, to provide space for legally permitted vendors to operate during construction of the Schenley Plaza, for the period of March 1 through June 30, 2005.Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2005-1055 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements for the furnishing of professional services for Vacant lot cleanup services beginning April 1, 2005 and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $400,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1056 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 in connection with Ballfield Lighting Replacement; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof, cost not to exceed $247,971.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1057 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 repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies in connection with the Rehabilitation and Repairs of Various Swimming Pools; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof, cost not to exceed $100,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1058 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 in connection with the South Side Market House; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof, cost not to exceed $300,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1059 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 repairs, improvements, emergencies and/or 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 $50,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1060 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 in connection with the West End Senior Center; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof, cost not to exceed $60,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1061 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for street resurfacing programs to include, but not limited to, hot mix asphalt, crack sealing, equipment purchases, sawing and sealing, asphalt milling, truck rental, brick and blockstone repairs, handicap ramps, salaries for city crews, concrete slab replacement and parks related asphalt work in CDBG areas throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $2,600,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1062 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the Vacant Lot Cleanup and Maintenance Program, beginning January 1, 2005 and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $150,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1063 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the repairs, maintenance, improvements and emergencies at various parks and park facilities in CDBG areas throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $195,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1064 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the repairs, maintenance, improvements and emergencies in connection with the Wall, Step, and Fence Program, in CDBG areas throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $190,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1066 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a portion of Station Street in the 11th Ward, 9th Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1111 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for Febuary 23, 2005, with a NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0386 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code Title Nine, Zoning, Chapter 919.03, Non-Advertising Signs, Section 919.03N. "Identification Signs not Regulated Above" to insert use standards for identification signs for sponsors of Parks and Recreation facilities. TABLEDPass Action details
2005-1112 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for Febuary 23, 2005, with an AFFIRMATIVE RECOMMENDATION.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1071 1 ResolutionResolution creating an Executive Committee on Community Based Organizations for the purpose of making awards from City Council for the distribution of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds earmarked for operating support for community based organizations.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1067 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application for Financial Assistance in the amount of up to $6,000,000 to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the operation and administration of certain programs in FY 2004-2005. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1068 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a 2004-2005 Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the designation of the local matching share for a grant applied for in a Single Application for Assistance filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) under the Communities of Opportunity Program. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1113 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Youth Policy for Febuary 23, 2005, with a NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0460 1 OrdinanceOrdinance Supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Article XI, Parks and Playgrounds, Chapter 473, Use Regulations, Section 473.01 Park Property, by adding Subsection (5) To allow advertising on Park property. (Companion to Bill Nos. 385 Public Works, 386 Planning, & 461 Finance)TABLEDPass Action details