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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/22/2013 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2013-1984 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend, congratulate and honor the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club…”Our Buccos”… for restoring pride, respect and excitement to baseball in the City of Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, , that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, October 22, 2013, to be “PITTSBURGH PIRATES DAY ” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1985 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and honor Steamfitters Local 449 for 100 years in the Greater Pittsburgh region; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, October 22, 2013 to be “Steamfitters Local 449 Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1986 1 ProclamationTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare October 22, 2013 to be St. Basil Youth Ministry Day in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1987 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Alichia Parker for her dedication and commitment to education and embrace her heart-felt motto, “What children can do with assistance today, they will be able to do by themselves tomorrow”; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, October 22, 2013, to be “Alichia R Parker Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1988 1 Will of CouncilWHEREAS, the United States district courts are the trial courts of the federal court system. Within limits set by Congress and the Constitution, the district courts have jurisdiction to hear nearly all categories of federal cases, including both civil and criminal matters; and WHEREAS, the work of the federal courts touches upon many of the most significant issues affecting the American people, and federal judges exercise wide authority and discretion in the cases over which they preside; and WHEREAS, the Supreme Court justices, court of appeals judges, and district court judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate, as stated in the Constitution; and WHEREAS, the names of potential nominees are often recommended by Senators or sometimes by members of the House who are of the President's political party; and WHEREAS, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania there are currently ten active seats with three vacancies for judicial appointments; and WHEREAS, due to the passing of Judge Gary Lancaster in April AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1989 1 Will of CouncilNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh stands strongly against any amendment to House Bill 1747 that would remove the Liquor Control Enforcement's ability to cite alcohol establishments for amplified music violations and calls for this amendment's timely rejection during this legislative session; and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh urges the House Liquor Control Committee to recognize the vital role Liquor Control Enforcement has in safekeeping the health and safety of communities in which liquor licensees operate, and that any removal of the LCE's powers of enforcement in any capacity serves as a public safety hazard to the welfare of any of Pennsylvania's municipal communities.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1974 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 652 of 2010 to increase the amount of funds available for unanticipated repairs of City of Pittsburgh fleet vehicles by First Vehicle Services during the Third Operational Year (2013) of the current contract between the City and First Vehicle Services.Read and referred  Action details
2013-1975 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. Item A through B: A: 1035 Yetta, B: 2331 Maple.Read and referred  Action details
2013-1976 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 O. (As amended)Read and referred  Action details
2013-1977 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 X. A: 164 Burrows; B: 184 34th; C: 188 34th; D: 6236 Saint Marie; E: 5639 Hays; F: 5824 Rippey; G: 329 Collins; H: 440 Enright, I: 170 38th, J: 96 44th, K: 5231 Duncan, L: 5229 Poe, M: 5230 Lotus, N: 903 Bryn Mawr, O: 904 Bryn Mawr, P: 906 Bryn Mawr, Q: 905 Anaheim, R: 5624 Rural, S: 521 N. Fairmount, T: 921 Chestnut, U: 857 Tripoli, V: 923 Chestnut, W: 3837 California, X: 3835 California.Read and referred  Action details
2013-1978 1 ResolutionResolution providing for conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. l7l of l984, entitled, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984. ITEM A & B. A: 1530 Lincoln B: 6046 Jackson. Read and referred  Action details
2013-1979 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 Side Yard Program. ITEMS A through I. A: 3111 Camp, B: 5353 Broad, C: 7073 Campania, D: 566 Rosedale, E: 544 Clawson, F: 5014 Chaplain, G: 117 Linnview, H: 211 Marland, I: 1044 Premier.Read and referred  Action details
2013-1980 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a portion of Randall Street between Stanley Street and Rosalia Place in the 15th, Ward, 5th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2013-1981 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of City Planning to encumber monies in the Department of City Planning 2013 Capital Budget, items 2013 Bicycle and Transportation Planning and Education, and to enter into contract or contract, agreement or agreements, professional service agreements or utilize existing contracts and other services, at a cost not to exceed $40,000.Read and referred  Action details
2013-1982 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Pittsburgh Parking Authority to suspend on-street metered parking enforcement on Saturday, November 30, 2013 in recognition of the National Small Business Saturday Campaign.Read and referred  Action details
2013-1983 1 CommunicationCommunication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting a Performance Audit of the Department of Public Safety Bureau of Police Secondary Employment dated October, 2013.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2013-1892 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Mark Masterson, 922 Middle Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, to serve as a Council appointed community based organization representative on the Reinvestment Review Committee (RRC) for a four (4) year term to expire October 1, 2017. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1893 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution appointing Marimba Milliones, 2015 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15219, to serve as a Council appointed community based organization representative on the Reinvestment Review Committee (RRC) for a four (4) year term to expire October 1, 2017. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1969 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for October 16, 2013 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2013-1921 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 932, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled "Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital Budget and the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2000 through 2005 Capital Improvement Program," by reducing Bridge Inspection Program by $15,000.00 to close the project.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1922 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 reducing the Tax Info Systems Modernization by $6,448.78 to close this project.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1923 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 reducing Rescue Tools by $9,500.00 and the Freedom Corner Capital Improvements by $2,336.04 to close the projects.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1924 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 948, effective January 1, 2004, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2004 Capital Budget and the 2004 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2004 through 2009 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing South Millvale Avenue Bridge by $154,513.42 and Bates Street/Second Avenue by $160,000.00 to close the projects.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1925 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 619, effective January 1, 2005, as amended, 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 reducing East Liberty- Penn Circle by $140,000.00 and South Millvale Avenue Bridge by $140,000.00 to close the projects.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1926 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 762, effective January 1, 2006, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2006 Capital Budget and the 2006 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2006 through 2011 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing Cash Processing and Security by $259,569.62, Bariatric High Capacity Stretcher by $5,000.00, East Liberty-Penn Circle by $38,711.80, South Millvale Avenue Bridge by $183,880.42, and Brookline Community Fitness Center by $2,516.00 to close the projects.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1927 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 759, effective January 1, 2007, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2007 Capital Budget and the 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2007 through 2012 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing Park Reconstruction Program by $1,837.11 and Mobile Data Computers by $1,496.03 to close the projects.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1928 1 ResolutionResolution further amending 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 reducing Personal Protective Clothing by $30,778.73 and Crane Avenue Curbs/Sidewalks by $7,775.60 to close the projects.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1929 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 675, effective January 1, 2009, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2009 Capital Budget and the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2009 through 2013 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing Personal Protective Clothing by $5,740.99 and East Liberty-Penn Circle by $520,000 to close the projects.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1930 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 768, effective January 1, 2010, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2010 Capital Budget and the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2010 through 2014 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing Personal Protective Clothing by $962.46 and Bates Street/Second Avenue by $495,698.68 to close the projects.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1970 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for October 16, 2013 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2013-1952 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Acting Chief of the Bureau of Police to enter into an Agreement with the Borough of Wilkinsburg for the provision of police qualification services.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1956 1 ResolutionResolution Amending Resolution No. 312 of 2013, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Safety and the Chief of Police to enter into contract(s) and/or agreement(s) with SST, Incorporated for the purpose of installing gunshot-detection hardware and software in the City of Pittsburgh” by increasing the authorized amount from $150,000 to $194,000 and changing the account number.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1971 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for October 16, 2013 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2013-1931 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Semsi Yilmaz, 208 Foxburg Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, his successor and assign, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at his own cost and expense, a glass and steel canopy over the sidewalk area at 134 6th Street in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1932 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Rohrich Cadillac, Inc. 2116 West Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226, their successor and assign, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a private waterline and vault on the sidewalk areas of Pauline Avenue and West Liberty Avenue 19nd Ward, 4th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1933 1 ResolutionResolution granting the City, in furtherance of the City's Project Partnership Agreement between the Department of the Army and ALCOSAN for Design and Construction of the Sheraden Park Sewer and Chartiers Creek Section 206 Project (the “Design PPA”), leave to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with ALCOSAN to serve as non-federal sponsors for this project. In this Cooperation Agreement, the City and ALCOSAN will establish their respective rights and obligations as Non-Federal Sponsors under the Design PPA.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1972 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for October 16, 2013 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2013-1646 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Chapter 909.01, SP, Specially Planned District by creating a new district to be identified as “SP-10/Almono” including rules and regulations, and by amending the City of Pittsburgh Zoning Map by changing from GI, General Industrial District to SP-10/Almono a property of approximately 178 acres consisting of the former LTV Steel Works that is generally bounded by the GI District on the northern side, and is set back approximately 550 feet southeast of the Hot Metal Bridge; the eastern side of the site, traveling in a southerly direction, borders with Second Avenue, the CSX railroad and Gloster Street; the southern side of the site borders Tecumseh Street and the western side of the site borders the Monongahela River; 4th and 15th Wards. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1826 1 OrdinanceOrdinance Amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from RM-M, Residential Multi-Unit, Moderate Density District to UI, Urban Industrial District, approximately 26 acres of property having frontage along the northwesterly side of Broadhead Fording Road; in the 28th Ward.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1957 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 855, effective January 1, 2012, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2012 through 2017 Capital Improvements Program,” by transferring $194,000 from Enterprise Resource Planning System to Shot Spotter Program.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1973 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for October 16, 2013 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2013-1641 1 ResolutionResolution adopting the Hazelwood-Almono Tax Increment Financing Plan presented by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and making certain findings. (Council District 5)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1642 1 ResolutionResoltuion authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, the County of Allegheny and the School District of Pittsburgh providing for the funding and/or financing, monitoring, implementation and termination of the Hazelwood-Almono Tax Increment Financing District. (Council District 5)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1824 2 ResolutionResolution signifying the intention and desire, of the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to organize an authority under the provisions of the Municipality Authorities Act (53 PA.C.S.A. §5601 et.seq.), as amended, setting forth and authorizing execution of Articles of Incorporation; appointing and fixing terms of the first members of the board of such authority; authorizing all such other necessary action; and repealing all inconsistent ordinances, resolutions or parts of ordinances or resolutions. (Council Districts 7, 8 and 9)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1934 2 ResolutionResolution to extend the term of existence of the Stadium Authority of the City of Pittsburgh until December 31, 2028.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1936 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh's Official Sewage Facilities Plan for ALMONO - Hazelwood Site, 4650 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207. Passed FinallyPass Action details