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2007-1214
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, Black History Month celebrates the achievements of outstanding African Americans who work to improve their communities one such person is Mr. Gil Berry a successful contractor, current founder of the Black Knight Hawks, and a dedicated community member in the city of Pittsburgh for over twenty years; and
WHEREAS, Gil Berry is devoted to promoting minorities in contracting, he became one of the founders of the Black Contractors Association of Pittsburgh, serving as the Vice President of the organization in 1990, eventually serving as the President of the National Association of Minority Contractors in Western Pennsylvania, and authoring the Executive Order for the Advancement of Women and Minority Businesses in 1991. He also served as the Director of the Northeastern US National Association of Minority Contractors in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Gil Berry not only is an acclaimed contractor for the City of Pittsburgh, he also contributes tirelessly to improve the city at large. He has recently established the Pittsburgh Knight Hawks Association, an inner city hockey organization | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1215
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, it is important to recognize people who tirelessly work to educate others about the importance of diversity in the workplace, and Mr. Akmed Khalifa has found a increase diversity awareness for people of all ages through an exciting new way; and
WHEREAS, Akmed Khalifa was born on November 16, 1946 and raised in the Homewood area of Pittsburgh where he graduated from Westinghouse High School and went on to attended Howard University and Point Park University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Khalifa is the author of Cult of the Imaginary Circle, an engrossing novel which was described as a "modern day Lord of the Flies." This true story is the harrowing tale of his experiences growing up in Homewood and aspiring to playing football for Westinghouse High School. Mr. Khalifa and his fantastic novel were featured on "Black Horizons" with Chris Moore; and
WHEREAS, Akmed Khalifa currently works as a consultant for a financial cooperative in Minneapolis, Minnesota and performs his fantastic diversity trainings in for city employees in Minneapolis. He will be returning to Pittsburgh again | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1216
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, on December 7, 2006, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital became the first and only hospital in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania to achieve Magnet recognition status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the nation's largest and foremost nursing credentialing organization; and,
WHEREAS, the Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations all over the world that are dedicated to and demonstrate excellence in nursing. Since the first organization was recognized in 1994, just 4 percent of the more than 5,000 healthcare facilities in the United States have achieved Magnet recognition status; and
WHEREAS, considered the "gold medal" for excellence in nursing, Magnet status is the highest level of recognition to healthcare organizations. It provides consumers with the ultimate benchmark to measure the quality of care that they can expect to receive; and,
WHEREAS, in order to achieve this outstanding recognition, West Penn Hospital nurses led a Hospital-wide 3-year program to prepare more than 3,500 pages of documentation validating excellence at We | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1217
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, Fort Pitt Lodge # 1 Fraternal Order of Police is the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities; and
WHEREAS, Fort Pitt Lodge # 1 Fraternal Order of Police is committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those they serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation; and
WHEREAS, Fort Pitt Lodge # 1 Fraternal Order of Police is hosting its Annual Retirement and Awards Dinner Party on Friday, February 23, 2007, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church; and
WHEREAS, the following seventeen (17) officers who have retired in 2006 will be honored for their years of service:
Garry A. Bankston Benjamin J. Bogus Alexander T. Brown
Joseph L. Ciminel Leslie K. DelCimmuto David K. Galloway
Gerri L. Germany Marvalyn L. Germany Carlos L. Jenkins
Mark D. Leonard Marlice Lewis Kevin J. McNamara
Deborah J. Oskin James D. Richards, Jr. Robert A. Steffey
Kimberlee J. Sweeney Robert M. Synan
WHEREAS, in addition to these retir | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1218
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, the three founders of DeepLocal, Inc., namely Nathan Martin, Carl DiSalvo and Jeffrey Maki, were recently named among American Venture Magazine's "Top 40 Under 40" for Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, these three entrepreneurs were recognized by American Venture Magazine for their MapHub project; and
WHEREAS, DeepLocal, Inc. was formed in September, 2006, after the founders spent three years researching collaborative mapping at Carnegie Mellon University; and
WHEREAS, DeepLocal provides software and consulting services for businesses and organizations so that they can that benefit from a simple way to collect, share, visualize and manage location-based data and maps; and
WHEREAS, DeepLocal, Inc.'s MapHub platform facilitates the sharing, collection and visualization of geographic data amongst communities and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the MapHub software provides solutions to problems that users face with existing mapping systems by providing a feature-rich, intuitive interface that allows individuals to contribute, visualize and validate information from disparate s | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1219
| 1 | | Proclamation | WHEREAS, The Oakland School is hosting its second annual Art Show and Auction on Saturday, February 24, 2007, at the Edgewood Country Club; and
WHEREAS, The Oakland School is a private, non-profit, co-educational school that serves students in grades 8 through 12 in the heart of the Oakland Business District; and
WHEREAS, the Art Show and Auction is held to generate funding for the school's $1,000 Fine Arts Scholarship; and
WHEREAS, the auction will be hosted by Ross Galleries, and will feature oils, watercolors, lithographs, sports memorabilia, jewelry and sculpture, as well as a portrait of a bidder done by artist Paula Flaherty; and
WHEREAS, the Fine Arts Scholarship is awarded to deserving, talented students who are provided with college preparatory studies and a concentration in fine arts; and
WHEREAS, The Oakland School's fine arts program includes participation in outreach programs provided by a variety of Pittsburgh arts organizations in theater, music, dance, graphic art and other arts; and
WHEREAS, the Fine Arts Scholarship is renewable during the student' | Adopted | Pass |
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2007-1199
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital; 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 “Pittsburgh International Children's Theater” $2,000, “Bountiful Blessings” $2,000, by deleting the “Spring Garden Neighborhood Council Grocery Store” project $50,000 and by adding $46,000 to “District 1 Community Organizational Support” in Council District 1. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1197
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution 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 adjusting various projects in Council District 1. The total amount of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1194
| 1 | | Resolution | 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 $4,850,000.00. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1195
| 1 | | Ordinance | Ordinance Amending the Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title Nine, Article One, Chapter 902 Section 902.03, Zoning District Map Nos. 13 & 18 by changing various zoning district classifications in the GLEN HAZEL 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.
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2007-1196
| 1 | | Ordinance | Ordinance Amending the Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title Nine, Article One, Chapter 902 Section 902.03, Zoning District Map Nos. 10, 11, 15 and 16 by changing various zoning district classifications in the MORNINGSIDE 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. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1198
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Finance, and the Director of City Planning to enter into an agreement not to exceed $10,000 (ten thousand dollars) with economic development consultant Steve Zecher to study the appropriateness and impact of tax abatement programs for neighborhood development and the effects of a citywide tax abatement program. | Read and referred | |
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2007-1200
| 1 | | Communication | Communication from Patrick Ford, Director of City Planning, submitting the recertification of Area "B", Central/West Oakland, for the Residential Parking Permit Program in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code Title Five, Traffic. | Read, Received and Filed | |
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2007-1201
| 1 | | Communication | Communication from Patrick Ford, Director of City Planning, submitting the recertification of Area "C", West Oakland, for the Residential Parking Permit Program in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code Title Five, Traffic. | Read, Received and Filed | |
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2007-1202
| 1 | | Communication | Communication from Patrick Ford, Director of City Planning, submitting the recertification of Area "N", Mount Washington for the Residential Parking Permit Program in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Five, Traffic. | Read, Received and Filed | |
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2007-1203
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the re-appointment of Mary Lou Simon, 2618 Stromberg Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15203, as a member to the Planning Commission of the City of Pittsburgh, for a term to expire February 28, 2012 . | Approved | Pass |
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2007-1204
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Noor Ismail, 1511 Reamer Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15226, as Director of City Planning. Said appointment shall be effective as of date of confirmation by Council. | Held, Pending Interview | |
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2007-1205
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Lynne M. Garfinkel, 1677 Beechwood Boulevard, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15217, as a member to the Planning Commission of the City of Pittsburgh, for a term to expire January 2, 2010 . Ms. Garfinkel will be filling the unexpired term of Thelma Lovette. | Held, Pending Interview | |
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2007-1206
| 1 | F. | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Patrick B. Ford, 5188 Glenhurst Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15207, as a member to the Housing Authority City of Pittsburgh, for a term to expire October 31, 2010. Mr. Ford will fill the unexpired term of Dennis Regan. | Held, Pending Interview | |
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2007-1207
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Michael A. Stern, 1035 Murray Hill Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15217, as Chairman of the Historic Review Commission of the City of Pittsburgh for a term to expire February 28, 2009. | Held, Pending Interview | |
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2007-1208
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Kiva A. Fisher-Green, 7930 Tacoma Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15208-2120, as a member to the Clean Pittsburgh Commission for a term to expire February 28, 2011. | Approved | Pass |
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2007-1209
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Corey R. O'Connor, 5670 Phillips Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15217, as a member to the Clean Pittsburgh Commission for a term to expire February 28, 2011. | Approved | Pass |
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2007-1210
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Aliya D. Durham, 50 Hauck Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15235, as a member to the Clean Pittsburgh Commission for a term to expire February 28, 2011. | Approved | Pass |
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2007-1211
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Mary W. Wilson, 2372 Overlook Drive, Allison Park, Pennsylvania 15101 as a member to the Clean Pittsburgh Commission for a term to expire February 28, 2011. | Approved | Pass |
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2007-1212
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Laura L. Ludwig, 2868 Fernwald Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15217, as a member to the Clean Pittsburgh Commission for a term to expire February 28, 2011. | Approved | Pass |
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2007-1213
| 1 | | Appointment-Requiring Vote | Resolution authorizing the appointment of Jessica L. Sharrow, 5562 Hobart Street, Apartment 219, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15217, as a member to the Clean Pittsburgh Commission for a term to expire February 28, 2011.
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2007-1192
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, Law & Budget for February 14, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1174
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing 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 or other taxing jurisdictions in regard to commercial, industrial and residential real property in the City of Pittsburgh at a cost not to exceed $60,000 (Sixty Thousand Dollars). | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1187
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution authorizing and directing the Controller of the City of Pittsburgh to conduct a full Performance Audit to assure compliance with Ordinance 32 of 1997 entitled "Title One Administrative, Article VII, Procedures, Chapter 161 Contracts, Section 161.16, Required Provisions in Contracts, to Prevent the purchase, lease, rental or taking on consignment, any goods, or products made under sweatshop conditions.” | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1193
| 1 | | Report | Report of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for February 14, 2007. | Read, Received and Filed | Pass |
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2007-1175
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution amending Resolution No 793 of 2006, effective date December 31, 2006, to clarify the amounts to be paid to the City by South Side Works Association for funding of trail maintenance. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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2007-1176
| 1 | | Resolution | Resolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies, landscaping equipment, including mowers, utility carts, tractors, etc., at various parks and park facilities throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $450,000.00. | Passed Finally | Pass |
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