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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/10/2005 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2005-1369 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate the students of Allderdice High School on being the first place winners of the 2005 WorldQuest National Competition; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday May 10, 2005 to be "Team Allderdice Day" here in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1370 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, recognizes and commend "Lucinda Todd for her commitment to build a civil rights bridge from Topeka, KS to the whole world through her commitment to testify and organize on the road to education justice. It's a bridge we must continue to build and cross many more times. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, declares Monday, May 16, 2005 "Lucinda Todd Day" in the City of Pittsburgh and extend our greetings to those gathered at the Lucinda Todd Memorial Bridge in Topeka, KS.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1371 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh applauds the efforts of Venture Outdoors , organizers of Great Outdoors Week, the participants in Great Outdoors Week, and declares May 14 to May 22, 2005 "Great Outdoors Week" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1372 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Pittsburgh City Council congratulates the team of Carnegie Mellon University students who won first place in the 2005 JP Morgan Chase Community Development completion in New York City with a proposal that recognizes the Hill District for its economic potential as a key neighborhood for the successful redevelopment of our city.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1367 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the City of Pittsburgh to enter into an agreement with the Carnegie Institute in order to facilitate renovation to Dinosaur Hall of the Carnegie Museum.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1330 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 at various locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $3,762,500.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1331 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the purchase of various Parks Related Equipment, for the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Operations, and provide for the payment thereof, at a cost not to exceed $127,160.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1332 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 804, effective December 17, 1999, entitled providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts for the Replacement of the Allegheny Park Pedestrian Bridge; and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, by repealing it in its entirety.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1333 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 781, effective January 1, 1999, entitled Adopting and approving the 1999 Capital Budget and the 1999 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 1999 through 2004 Capital Improvement Program, by eliminating the Allegheny Park Pedestrian Bridge line item in the amount of $210,000.00, and increasing the Bridge Maintenance line item in the amount of $210,000.00, from $100,000.00 to $310,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1334 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 Bridge Inspection & Maintenance; and further providing for the payment of the cost thereof, cost not to exceed $218,433.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1335 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 838, effective January 1, 1998, as amended, entitled “Resolution Adopting and approving the 1998 Capital Budget and the 1998 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 1998 through 2003 Capital Improvement Program,” by decreasing the “Allegheny River North Shore Passenger Pier” line item by $82,125.00 from $90,000.00 to $7,875.00 and increasing the “Grant Street Maintenance” line item by $82,125.00 from $157,500.00 to $239,625.00. Read and referred  Action details
2005-1336 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, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the Grant Street Maintenance Program; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof, cost not to exceed $82,125.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1337 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 833, effective January 1, 2002, as amended, entitled Adopting and approving the 2002 Capital Budget and the 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2002 through 2007 Capital Improvement Program, by eliminating the Audible Traffic Signals line item in the amount of $626.42, and by increasing Grant Street Maintenance by $626.42 from $75,000.00 to $75,626.42.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1338 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, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the Grant Street Maintenance Program; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof, cost not to exceed $806.42.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1339 1 ResolutionResolution 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 decreasing “Bloomfield Bridge Approach Slab by $1,829.78, from $191,000.00 to $189,170.22 and creating a line item entitled Slab Replacement” in the amount of $1,829.78. Read and referred  Action details
2005-1340 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 slab replacement throughout the City; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, cost not to exceed $1,829.78.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1341 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 881, effective January 1, 2001, entitled "Adopting and approving the 2001 Capital Budget and the 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2001 through 2006 Capital Improvement Program," by decreasing the "Cape May Sidewalk Repairs" line item in the amount of $18,437.00, from 250,000.00 to $231,563.00 and increasing the “Grant Street Maintenance” line item in the amount of $18,437.00, from $265,000.00 to $283,437.00. Read and referred  Action details
2005-1342 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, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the Grant Street Maintenance Program; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $18,437.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1343 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 881, effective January 1, 2001, entitled "Adopting and approving the 2001 Capital Budget and the 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2001 through 2006 Capital Improvement Program," by decreasing the "Cape May Sidewalk Repairs" line item in the amount of $17,711.14, from 231,563.00 to $213,851.86 and creating a line item entitled “Slab Replacement” in the amount of $17,711.14. Read and referred  Action details
2005-1344 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 slab replacement throughout the City; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $17,711.14.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1345 1 ResolutionResolution further amending 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 increasing “DPW Fourth Division Complex” by $61,900.00, from $486,912.00 to $548,812.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1346 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 636-03, effective August 14, 2003, entitled Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, and providing for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the rehabilitation of the DPW Fourth Division Complex; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof,” by repealing it in its entirety. Cost not to exceed $486,912.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1347 1 ResolutionResolution further amending 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 decreasing “DPW Fourth Division Complex” by $148,812.00, from $548,812.00 to $400,000.00 and increasing “Grant Street Maintenance” in the amount of $148,812.00, from $136,677.00 to $285,489.00. Read and referred  Action details
2005-1348 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, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the Grant Street Maintenance Program; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $148,903.96.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1349 1 ResolutionResolution further amending 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 eliminating the “DPW Fourth Division Complex” line item in the amount of $400,000.00, increasing the “CBD Signal Upgrades” line item in the amount of $100,000.00 (city bond), increasing the “Slab Replacement” line item in the amount of $40,000.00 (city bond), creating a line item entitled “Wenzell Avenue Reconstruction” in the amount of $2,500.00 (city bond), creating a line item entitled “Project Management Services” in the amount of $100,000.00 (city bond), creating a line item entitled “Carnahan Road” in the amount of $25,000.00 (city bond), and creating a line item entitled “CBD Crosswalks” in the amount of $132,500.00, all totaling $400,000.00 (city bond).Read and referred  Action details
2005-1350 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 607, effective August 1, 2003, entitled “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements or the use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants for the design of upgraded traffic signals and traffic control throughout the Central Business District; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof,” by increasing the project allocation by $500,000.00 from $400,000.00 to $900,000.00 (increase of $100,000.00 city bond).Read and referred  Action details
2005-1351 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 slab replacement throughout the City; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $40,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1352 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements, in connection with the preliminary engineering for the reconstruction of Wenzell Avenue from Banksville Road to Broadway Avenue; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation; providing for a Cooperation Agreement with the Borough of Dormont; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $12,500.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1353 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or for the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for Project Management Services, to assist the City in the implementation of our Federal and State funded projects; providing for the payment of the costs thereof; and further providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation. Cost not to exceed $500,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1354 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants in connection with the design of the Carnahan Road Bridge located at the Carnahan Road and Banksville Road intersection and spanning Little Saw Mill Run Creek; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $125,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1355 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 Crosswalks throughout the City; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $132,500.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1356 1 ResolutionResolution further amending 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 decreasing the “DPW Third Division Complex” line item by $1,148.42, from $150,000.00 to $148,851.58 and increasing the “Slab Replacement” line item by $1,148.42 from $41,829.78 to $42,978.20. Read and referred  Action details
2005-1357 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 slab replacement throughout the City; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $1,148.42.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1358 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the purchase of various trucks, equipment, and related accessories, for the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Operations, and provide for the payment thereof, at a cost not to exceed $450,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1359 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the purchase of various Recycling Collection Trucks, and all related accessories, for the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services, and provide for the payment thereof, at a cost not to exceed $575,000.00, 90% of which will reimbursed by Commonwealth Recycling Program Grant #902-175-04.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1328 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of Warrants in the sums of $23,660.33 to Sacha R. Pellaton c/o Andrew J. Leger, Jr., Esquire, 3100 Grant Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, and in full and final settlement of the action filed at GD00-019970 relating to the City of Pittsburgh arising from the alleged personal injury and property damage sustained due to a vehicle collision at Stayton Street and Marshall Avenue on or about January 26, 1999 and $1,339.67 to the Treasurer of the City of Pittsburgh for indebtedness to the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1329 1 ResolutionResolution further amending resolution No. (619) 635 of 2004 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 adding $6,047,160 of refinanced bond funds to various 2005 line items.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1368 1 ResolutionResolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license, License No. R-17224, from J & JC's, Inc, 936 8th Avenue, Munhall, PA 15120 to RT Property Management, LLC, 5139 Lytle Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15207 for the premises located at 2328-2330 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 (16th Ward), pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1360 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $370,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1361 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with Community Based Organizations for community and economic development planning assistance in various neighborhoods in the City and providing operating support for these groups in an amount not to exceed $700,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1362 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Consultant(s) and Vendor(s) to assist the City in improving its Citizen Participation Process and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $215,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1363 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the URBAN LEAGUE OF PGH., for the implementation/administration of the HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM, and related costs, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00Read and referred  Action details
2005-1364 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Agreements or Contracts, with a Consultant or Consultants, or Vendor or Vendors, for the purpose of conducting planning and management studies, and related activities in support of such studies including the purchase of data and data analysis equipment at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1365 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Jewish Healthcare Foundation to provide administration and operating expenses, housing and housing related supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, at a total cost not to exceed $620,000Read and referred  Action details
2005-1366 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreement(s) and to provide administrative/operating expenses, including but not limited to, rehabilitation, maintenance, operation, insurance, utilities, furnishings, homeless prevention and essential services and other miscellaneous expenses associated with the Emergency Shelter Grant funds, at a cost not to exceed $722,542.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1326 1 CommunicationCommunication from Linda M. Johnson-Wasler, City Clerk, submitting the first quarter travel reports for year 2005 from various city departments.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1327 1 CommunicationCommunication from Tom Flaherty, City Controller, submitting a Final Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1325 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for May 4, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1172 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title Nine, Article One, Chapter 902 Section 902.03, Zoning District Maps No. 7, 8 and 13 by changing various zoning district classifications in the SOUTH SIDE SLOPES neighborhood in accord with Map Pittsburgh: Zoning for your Neighborhood, the city's zoning re-mapping project relative to the city's new Urban Zoning Code.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1173 2 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article 1, Chapter 902, Section 902.03, Zoning District Maps No. 12 and 13 by changing various zoning district classifications in the HAZELWOOD neighborhood in accord with Map Pittsburgh: Zoning for your Neighborhood, the city's zoning remapping project relative to the city's new Urban Zoning Code.Passed FinallyPass Action details