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2007-1479
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, On Saturday, April 28th and Sunday, April 29th, 2007, eight year old Marissa Nicholas organized a cleanup with friends, family, and fellow CCD students from Brookline to beautify the area in front of Our Lady of Loretta Church on Pioneer Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Marissa sought out residents to either donate their time or money to aid in the cleanup effort. She collected over $500 in monetary donations and, once word got out of her project, received flower donations from Daniel's Landscaping, as well as countless hours of volunteering from residents; and
WHEREAS, Marissa's goal in beautifying the area in front of the church is to encourage more residents to attend church service; and
WHEREAS, Marissa is a third grader at West Liberty Elementary, on Dunster Street in Brookline and has maintained a 4.0 GPA since she started school and is consistently on the honor roll. Her hobbies include dance and softball, where she excels in both. She is the daughter of Brian and Kimberly Nicholas of Brookline; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1480
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS in the Fall of 2006, Seneca Foods Corporation of Marden-Kane, Inc. sponsored a, "Libby's Love of Learning" contest for the thirteen markets located within their region of commerce; and
WHEREAS all contestants were required to enter their own renditions of a previously publicized Libby's jingle, while also including a second verse of their own; and
WHEREAS Cortney Pasko, music teacher of Dible Elementary School in Penn Hills, challenged her students to participate in the contest, assisting five of her students in recording their own variations on a Libby's jingle; and
WHEREAS on November 22, 2006, fourth grader, Bria Williams, daughter to Okeyta and Quinn Williams, was announced as the Grand Prize Winner of the Pittsburgh market's contest, thereby receiving a five thousand dollar U.S. savings bond, in addition to a five thousand dollar award for the benefit of Dible Elementary School; and
WHEREAS Bria recorded her jingle for a Libby's commercial at radio station
WAMO 106.7 which was aired during the week of November 27, 2006; and
WHEREAS on December 20, 2006, | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1481
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, on May 9th, the Mediation Council of Western Pennsylvania is holding a panel discussion to celebrate its 25th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, the panel will feature several distinguished judges, mediators, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) professionals who will discuss the future of mediation in Western Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, the event is also honoring Paul Wahrhaftig, who is considered by many to be the father of mediation in the City of Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wahrhaftig has been a continuous member, board member and officer of the Council, and he has made numerous contributions at the local and national level to the field of mediation; and
WHEREAS, the Mediation Council is the only organization in Western Pennsylvania that is devoted exclusively to promoting mediation and the development of mediation professionals; and
WHEREAS, the Council aims to promote the use of mediation and other collaborative processes for resolving disputes and managing conflict; and
WHEREAS, the Mediation Council conducts regular educational programs for mediators, an | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1482
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, the Citizen Police Review Board is an independent agency set up to investigate citizen complaints about improper police conduct and is comprised of seven unpaid members appointed by the City Council and the Mayor; and,
WHEREAS; an investigation by the Department of Justice into the policies and practices of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police revealed patterns and practices of civil rights violations coupled with highly publicized incidents of police use of force, alleged racial profiling and discriminatory treatment of Pittsburgh citizens and visitors; and,
WHEREAS, a highly motivated, diverse and deeply concerned coalition of unrelenting citizens pursued the creation of a civilian review board through voter referendum and prevailed in all challenges; and,
WHEREAS, on May 20, 1997, the voters of the City of Pittsburgh overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the Home Rule Charter and changed the system for investigating and disposing of complaints related to police conduct to create an independent Citizen Police Review Board; and,
WHEREAS, the Citizen Police Review | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1468
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 164, effective April 9, 2007, 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 the Mayor's Office from “Program To Stop Youth Violence” (-60,000) to the “Summer Youth Employment Program” (+60,000). | Read and referred | |
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2007-1469
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 52, effective February, 20, 2007, as entitled, "Providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of HUD for a grant in connection with the 2000 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 the Mayor's Office from "Mayor's Employment Initiative" (-54,743.96) and from General Services-"Elevator Repair & Maintenance" (-50,000); and from Public Works-"Rodent Control & Baiting" (-35,000); and from the Human Relations Commission-"Commission Operations" (-25,868.55) and transfer these funds to the Urban Redevelopment Authority-"Property Management" (+125,000); and to Personnel & Civil Service-"Summer Youth Employment Program" (+40,612,51). | Read and referred | |
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2007-1470
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing a cooperation agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for administration of the 2007 Summer Youth Employment Program at a cost not to exceed $125,000. (Council Districts: All) | Read and referred | |
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2007-1465
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No. 592, effective December 13, 2004, entitled: “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements and a Lease or Leases by and between the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) and First Vehicle Services (“First Vehicle”), pursuant to which First Vehicle will furnish all work and services needed to manage and maintain the City's vehicle fleet”, by amending various amounts and recognizing the separate inclusion of “Other associated costs” as appropriated by City Council in the overall contract amount. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1466
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies to conduct a summer youth employment program to youth residing in the City of Pittsburgh, wages and fringe benefits for supervisor/participant/administrative staff, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, participant physicals, transportation, copier and supplies, and administrative expenditures necessary to implement the 2007 Pittsburgh Partnership Summer Youth Program; and providing the periodic transfer of funds to be used in the Pittsburgh Partnership Youth Program for payment of cost thereof, cost not to exceed $125,000.00. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1467
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies to conduct a summer youth employment program to youth residing in the City of Pittsburgh, wages and fringe benefits for supervisor/participant/administrative staff, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, participant physicals, transportation, copier and supplies, and administrative expenditures necessary to implement the 2007 Pittsburgh Partnership Summer Youth Program; and providing the periodic transfer of funds to be used in the Pittsburgh Partnership Youth Program for payment of cost thereof, cost not to exceed $100,612.51. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1478
| 1 | | Ordinance | Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R2-L, Residential Two-Unit Low Density District to NDI, Neighborhood Industrial District, certain property bounded by Idlewood Avenue; the City of Pittsburgh Boundary Line; Ade Way; and Block No. 67-P, Lot No. 168 in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System; 28th Ward. | Waived under Rule 8 | Pass |
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2007-1478
| 1 | | Ordinance | Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R2-L, Residential Two-Unit Low Density District to NDI, Neighborhood Industrial District, certain property bounded by Idlewood Avenue; the City of Pittsburgh Boundary Line; Ade Way; and Block No. 67-P, Lot No. 168 in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System; 28th Ward. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1471
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Neil Parham, 4812 Hatfield Street, Apt. #3, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 as a member of the Human Relations Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2011. | Referred for Interview | |
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2007-1472
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Winford Craig, 2629 Stella Street, Pittsburgh, Pa 15203, as a member of the Human Relations Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2011. | Referred for Interview | |
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2007-1473
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth Lee Fogarty, 307 4th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa 15222, as a member of the Human Relations Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2011. | Referred for Interview | |
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2007-1474
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Melanie Predis, 201 Osage Lane, Apt. 33, Pittsburgh, Pa 15208, as a member of the Human Relations Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2010. | Referred for Interview | |
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2007-1475
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Curtis Smith, 5555 Hampton Street, Pittsburgh, Pa 15206, as a member of the Human Relations Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2009. | Referred for Interview | |
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2007-1476
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Mary McDonald, 1111 Oliver Building, 535 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2307 as a member of the Human Relations Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2011. | Referred for Interview | |
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2007-1477
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Elizabeth Pittinger, 1101 Virginia Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa 15211, as a member of the Human Relations Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2010. | Referred for Interview | |
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2007-1462
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, Law & Purchasing for May 17, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1427
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into a contract and/or contracts or agreement and/or agreements with Mobility Inc. Dba Flexcar in connection with the operation and provision of various types of motor vehicles for the City of Pittsburgh for use by designated users. Cost not to exceed $10,000.00. | RECOMMITTED | Pass |
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2007-1428
| 2 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing cooperation agreement or agreements, providing for the transfer of funds not to exceed Seven Million ($7,000,000) dollars, to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase of vehicles, radios and equipment for use by the City of Pittsburgh Departments and Authorities. | AMENDED | Pass |
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2007-1428
| 2 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing cooperation agreement or agreements, providing for the transfer of funds not to exceed Seven Million ($7,000,000) dollars, to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase of vehicles, radios and equipment for use by the City of Pittsburgh Departments and Authorities. | Passed Finally, As Amended | Pass |
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2007-1429
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing cooperation agreement or agreements not to exceed Three Hundred Fifty thousand ($350,000) dollars to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase of vehicles, radios and equipment for use by the City of Pittsburgh Departments and Authorities. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1463
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for May 17, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1430
| 1 | | Ordinance | Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Six: Conduct, Article III: Dogs, Cats, and other animals, Chapeter 633: Dogs and Cats, Section 633.15: Disposition of Unclaimed Animals. | RECOMMITTED | Pass |
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2007-1464
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for May 17, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1431
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and J. Christopher Enterprises, Inc., or an entity to be formed, for the Sale of Parcel 4A, Subdistrict 2 East in the Fourth Ward of the City of Pittsburgh for $300,000.00 per acre - Part of Block 29F, Lot 80 - Technology Drive - Council District No. 6 - in Pittsburgh Technology Center (construction of wet laboratories and office building). | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1483
| | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh region was recently cited as having the second worst air quality in the United States; and
WHEREAS, gas prices continue to rise to record levels; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh is a financially distressed city currently under Act 47 oversight and can no longer afford unnecessary lifestyle perks; and
WHEREAS, losing a personal assigned vehicle may be difficult, but Pittsburgh city government needs a new culture of efficiency; and
WHEREAS, with a one-year agreement with Flexcar before City Council, Pittsburgh has an opportunity to reinvent its fleet management system; and
WHEREAS, innovation and governmental efficiency is essential to financial success and sustainability;
WHEREAS, the City must act now before time does not allow for proper planning for a new and efficient fleet management system; and
WHEREAS, the City should begin with an immediate analysis and plan to greatly reduce its take-home vehicles and motor pool fleet.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby authorizes and directs the Controller | Adopted | Pass |
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