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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/9/2008 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2008-0725 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the achievement of the Start on Success program and its dedication to the Pittsburgh Public Schools System and the children in the Pittsburgh community; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares September 9, 2008 “Start on Success Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0726 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate Mineo's Pizza House on its 50th year in business and commend and Dominic and Giovanni Mineo Jr. for maintaining their father's vision of excellence and service to make Mineo's Pizza a Pittsburgh tradition; and , BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, September 15, 2008, to be "MINEO'S PIZZA HOUSE DAY" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0727 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate the Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Association for promoting Slovak culture throughout the Western Pennsylvania region and for holding the Fourth Consular Testimonial Awards Dinner on September 14, 2008; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, September 14, 2008 to be “WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CULTURAL ASSOCIATION DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0721 1 OrdinanceOrdinance Amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Chapters 907, 919 and 921, by revising various sections relating to Electronic Message Signs, creating a definition and requirements for Electronic Advertising Signs and Temporary Event Banners and clarifying abandonment of nonconforming advertising signs.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0718 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application for Financial Assistance in the amount of up to $6,711,600 to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the operation and administration of certain programs in FY 2008-2009. (Council Districts: All).Read and referred  Action details
2008-0719 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a 2008-2009 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 under the Housing and Redevelopment Assistance Program. (Council Districts: All).Read and referred  Action details
2008-0716 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements; providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts; for the reconstruction of Forbes Avenue from Market Square to Wood Street and Market Street from Liberty Avenue to Fifth Avenue; 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 $3,200,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0717 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the Cultural Trust to receive monies to secure funds for infrastructure improvements within the Cultural District and further providing for legitimate expenditures for payments and agreement or agreements, or contract or contracts for any services required in connection with the execution of said grant agreement. Said agreement or agreements, contract or contracts or expenditures shall not exceed $500,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0713 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Bulldog Office Products Inc in the amount not to exceed eight thousand seven hundred and ninety two dollars and ninety four cents ($8,792.94) for services provided to the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0714 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to enter into a grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Alliance for Security and Preparedness(PAASP) to receive monies for training. Said agreement or agreements, contract or contracts or expenditures shall not exceed $34,239.48Read and referred  Action details
2008-0715 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to enter into a grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Office of Health Equity to receive monies to support the City's efforts to increase diversity in the workforce. Said agreement or agreements, contract or contracts or expenditures shall not exceed $149,206.72.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0722 1 ResolutionResolution Amending Resolution 180, effective April 16, 2008, entitled, “Resolution authorizing and directing the Director of City Planning, the Zoning Administrator and the Chief of the Bureau of Building Inspection to place a Six (6) month moratorium on the erection, size modification and/or approval of all advertising signs in all zoning districts” so as to extend the moratorium until a report and recommendation is received, and the legislative process is complete on Council Bill 2008-0222 and 2008-0721. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0723 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 27, effective February 15, 2008, entitled “Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for street resurfacing programs to include, 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 at various locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $9,460,000.00” by increasing the authorized spending amount.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2008-0723 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 27, effective February 15, 2008, entitled “Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for street resurfacing programs to include, 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 at various locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $9,460,000.00” by increasing the authorized spending amount.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0724 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No.704, effective January 1, 2008, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2008 Capital Budget and the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2008 through 2012 Capital Improvement Program,” by increasing funds for street resurfacing.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2008-0724 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No.704, effective January 1, 2008, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2008 Capital Budget and the 2008 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2008 through 2012 Capital Improvement Program,” by increasing funds for street resurfacing.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0706 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a professional services agreement or agreements for accounting, auditing and consulting services to the City related to tax collection, internal controls, financial reporting, performance and fiscal auditing, and financial systems implementation. Cost not to exceed $125,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0707 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to issue a quit claim deed for City of Pittsburgh owned parcels in the 23rd and 24th Ward to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for right-of-way expansion and improvement to State Route 28, Section A-09. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0708 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to issue a quit claim deed for City of Pittsburgh owned parcels in the 24th Ward to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for right-of-way expansion and improvement to State Route 28, Section A-10. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0709 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. 171 of 1984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984; having been placed for sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh/City Source Associates Sideyard Program. ITEMS A through O. A: 1516 Sedgwick; B: 1520 & 1522 Sedgwick; C: 224 Moore; D: 2921 Harcum; E: 244 Winston; F: 1039 Uvilla; G: 1725 Buena Vista and 1722 Columbia; H: 2733 Berg; I: 1843 Diaz; J: 258 Sardis; K: 106 Kenova; L: 3106 Mission; M: 172 Arlington; N: 1906 Larkins; O: 3233-35 Josephine Read and referred  Action details
2008-0710 1 ResolutionResolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates, authorizing the sale of properties in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, in accordance with Act No. 171 of 1984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. Items A thru C: A: 1401 & 1403 Nixon; B: 413 Jonathan; C: 203 Walter. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0711 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales in accordance with Act No. l7l of l984, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through V. A: 4724 Chatsworth; B: 4728 Chatsworth; C: 213-215 Henderson; D: 1335-37 West North; E: 2000 Tustin; F: 1606 Hatteras; G: 718 Estella; H: 1417 Columbus; I: 7440 Monticello; J: 7207 Kedron; K: 5229 Kent; L: 1245 High; M: 1523 Cameron; N: 2053 Frankella; O: 524 Fairywood; P: 226 Ophelia; Q: 409 Alpine; R: 5220 Coral; S: 3132 Ashlyn; T: 6930 & 6932 Hamilton; U: 846 Phineas; V: 4409 Milgate. ITEMS B, F, L AND U WERE DELETED BY AMENDMENTRead and referred  Action details
2008-0712 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through C: A: 19 Lanark; B: 212 Beltzhoover; C: 352 Enright. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0720 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a professional services agreement or agreements for consulting services, but not limited to auditing, accounting, and technical services for the City Controller's Office for a two year period with a cost not to exceed $140,000.00 upon yearly appropriation. Read and referred  Action details