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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/23/2008 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2008-0770 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognizes the ATHENA Award finalists, Mary Austin, Joyce Bender, Michele DeWitt, Joan Ellenbogen and Gretchen Haggerty and congratulates Kate Dewey as the winner of the 2008 ATHENA Award .AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0771 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby wish to express gratitude to Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc. for their ongoing service and commitment to increasing self-sufficiency in the city of Pittsburgh; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim this weekend, Friday, September 26 - Sunday, September 29, as Pittsburgh Community Services Weekend in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0772 1 ProclamationTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does value all businesses within the City's limits, it is particularly proud of those which have established a long history within our city, and hereby, congratulates Marshall Elevator, the oldest continuously owned and operated elevator company in the United States of America, on their 190th anniversary. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh proclaims Thursday, September 18, 2008 to be “Marshall Elevator Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0773 1 ProclamationTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does, hereby, commend the Children's Sickle Cell Foundation for all that they do to support the children afflicted with sickle cell disease and their families and the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does also commend The Pittsburgh Players, Kings and Queens Motorcycle Club for organizing the 1st Annual Motor-Sickle Ride. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does, hereby, proclaim Saturday, September 20, 2008 as “The 1st Annual CSCF Motor-Sickle Ride Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0774 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh wishes to recognize Bidwell Training Center by declaring Wednesday, September 24th, Bidwell Training Center Day in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0775 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby commends the work of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, City Parks Alliance, and National Association for Olmsted Parks whose work on behalf of our urban parks ensures that they will continue to enrich our cities in more and manifold ways; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, September 23 “Urban Parks Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0760 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of Public Safety and City Planning to enter into an agreement or agreements or contract or contracts with the University of Pittsburgh and the City University of New York for the purpose of designing and implementing the Pittsburgh Initiative to Reduce Crime, at a cost not to exceed $200,000. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0757 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and East Liberty Development, Inc. (ELDI) for the Sale of Block 83-F, Lot 301, in the 11th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 9 (514 N. St. Clair Street - Sideyard)Read and referred  Action details
2008-0758 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Guy S. Mahaffey, III, for the Sale of Block 22-R, Lot 3, in the 21st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 6 - 1237 Liverpool Street (sideyard).Read and referred  Action details
2008-0759 1 ResolutionResolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Janitorial Resources, Inc. for the sale of Block 22-D, Lots 119, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136 and 137, in the 25th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 6 - Flocker Way & 1904 Brighton Road (commercial development). Read and referred  Action details
2008-0761 1 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Article 1, Public Rights-of-Way, by adding Chapter 420, Uniform Street Naming and Addressing.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0753 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Pittsburgh Branch, 717 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, bollards on the sidewalk area at 717 Grant Street and William Penn Place in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0754 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto, United States General Services Administration, Mid-Atlantic Region, 100 Penn Square East, Philadelphia, PA 19107, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, planters and bollards on the sidewalk area of William Penn Place and 1000 Liberty Avenue in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0755 1 ResolutionVacating Leeds Way from North Franklin Street to it's terminus in the 21st Ward, 6th Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0752 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the letting, for and during the calendar year 2009, of contracts and for the use of existing contracts for the maintenance, repair, rental and/or leasing, rehabilitation, renovation, inspection or servicing, including the furnishing of labor and materials necessary thereof; of personal property, and also for bonding, insurance, printing and any other related services, and for the maintenance and repair of buildings, structures or any other properties in the custody of the various Departments of the City of Pittsburgh, and for any miscellaneous services in and for any or all Departments of the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0762 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, 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 adding $6,000 for “Deck Hockey Court” and by reducing “PWSA District 4 Projects” by the same amount in Council District 4 Neighborhood Needs. Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2008-0762 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, 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 adding $6,000 for “Deck Hockey Court” and by reducing “PWSA District 4 Projects” by the same amount in Council District 4 Neighborhood Needs. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0763 1 ResolutionResolution Further amending Resolution No. 121 of 2003, effective March 14, 2003 entitled, “Resolution 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 City Council's 2003 Community Needs Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof,” by adding $10,000.00 to “Brookline Memorial Park, Dan McGibbney Field” and by reducing “Colerain St. Retaining Wall” by the same amount in Council District 4 Neighborhood Needs.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2008-0763 1 ResolutionResolution Further amending Resolution No. 121 of 2003, effective March 14, 2003 entitled, “Resolution 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 City Council's 2003 Community Needs Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof,” by adding $10,000.00 to “Brookline Memorial Park, Dan McGibbney Field” and by reducing “Colerain St. Retaining Wall” by the same amount in Council District 4 Neighborhood Needs.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0764 1 ResolutionResolution Further amending Resolution No. 230, effective April 19, 2000, 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 4; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding $6,000 for “Deck Hockey Court” and by reducing “PWSA District 4 Projects” by the same amount in Council District 4. Total of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.00.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2008-0764 1 ResolutionResolution Further amending Resolution No. 230, effective April 19, 2000, 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 4; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding $6,000 for “Deck Hockey Court” and by reducing “PWSA District 4 Projects” by the same amount in Council District 4. Total of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0765 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing 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 adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2003 Capital Budget amendments.” by adding $10,000.00 to “Brookline Memorial Park, Dan McGibbney Field” and by reducing “Colerain St. Retaining Wall” by the same amount in Council District 4 Neighborhood Needs.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2008-0765 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing 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 adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2003 Capital Budget amendments.” by adding $10,000.00 to “Brookline Memorial Park, Dan McGibbney Field” and by reducing “Colerain St. Retaining Wall” by the same amount in Council District 4 Neighborhood Needs.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0766 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One: Administration, Article XI: Personnel, Chapter 181 General Provisions, by adding a new Section 181.03 entitled "Deferred Testing Opportunities During Military Deployment,” to allow persons serving in the armed services to receive equal employment opportunities in the City of Pittsburgh.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2008-0766 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One: Administration, Article XI: Personnel, Chapter 181 General Provisions, by adding a new Section 181.03 entitled "Deferred Testing Opportunities During Military Deployment,” to allow persons serving in the armed services to receive equal employment opportunities in the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0756 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a professional service agreement or agreements with Ceridian for the purpose of on-going payroll processing services, payroll tax filing services, application outsourcing services and related support services, at a cost not to exceed one million four hundred thousand dollars ($1,400,000.00) over two years.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0751 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a Four Hundred and Twenty Five Thousand Dollar ($425,000.00) warrant in favor of Norfolk Southern Railway Company c/o Brian H. Simmons, Esquire, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, P.C., One Oxford Centre, 20th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1410, in settlement of CA 04-1808 for damage to its railroad tracks and roadbed at Mile Post ML-4.3 from landslides involving property owned by the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0767 1 OrdinanceOrdinance Supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Article I, Public Rights-of-Way, by adding Chapter 414, Street Naming, to develop a uniform street naming and street numbering system throughout the City to enable persons to locate addresses effectively and in a timely manner for purposes of providing emergency services and deliveries.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0768 1 OrdinanceOrdinance Supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Chapter 421: Street Signs, by adding Subsection 421.04, Honorary Signage.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0769 1 OrdinanceOrdinance Supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article VII, Review and Enforcement, Chapter 922, Development Review Procedures, by adding language to be consistent with new ordinances regulating the establishment and assignment of street names and address numbers within the City of Pittsburgh:Read and referred  Action details
2008-0746 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for September 17, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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 Passed FinallyPass 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. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0711 2 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 AMENDMENTPassed FinallyPass 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. Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0747 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for September 17, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass 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 $34,239.48Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0748 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for September 17, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0749 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use & Economic Develpment for September 17, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0722 2 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. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0750 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for September 17, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass 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).Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass Action details