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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/3/2009 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2009-1695 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby welcome the Alliance for Climate Protection's Repower America and celebrates its new presence in Lawrenceville; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares Monday, August 3rd, 2009 to be “Repower America Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1696 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby congratulate the CityFit Black team on its second consecutive Championship and does, hereby, support the CityFit Wellness at Work program in their efforts to promote wellness and camaraderie among the employees of the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1697 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does wish to recognize the Fifth Avenue High School Class of 1959 on their 50th reunion by declaring Saturday, August 22, 2009 “Fifth Avenue High School Class of 1959 Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1698 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby wish to recognize Mr. George Fausold for his commitment to helping community organizations and thus contributing to the Greater Pittsburgh community. AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1699 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commemorates the history of innovative economic models used by Edward deLuca and commends James deLuca for continuing his father's legacy of economic development and community revitalization for the betterment of Pittsburgh and all communities.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1700 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Rabbi Dr. Danny Schiff for his extraordinary leadership and his sixteen years of teaching as the Pittsburgh Jewish Community Scholar, thanks him for his service to the City of Pittsburgh and wishes him and his family Yasher Koach and Mazel Tov as they embark on a new life in the Land of Israel; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, August 3, 2009, to be “Rabbi Dr. Danny Schiff Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1701 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend FLW Outdoors on its astounding achievements in the world of tournament fishing and the recent success of the 2009 Forrest Wood Cup.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1702 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the National Association of Town Watch and "National Night Out-America's Night Out Against Crime" for making our communities-locally and nationally-safer places to live; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares Tuesday, August 4, 2009, to be "National Night Out-America's Night Out Against Crime" Day in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1703 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Ms. Evelyn Kozak on the occasion of her 110th birthday for her long life, rich experiences and indelible impact on our community; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares Tuesday, August 14, 2009, to be “Evelyn Kozak Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1704 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Amen Corner for establishing an award in the name of David L. Lawrence and congratulates Larry Dunn for a lifetime of public service and for a distinguished and accomplished career that led to being honored with the Amen Corner David L. Lawrence Public Service Award; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, August 27, 2009, to be “ LARRY DUNN DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1693 1 ResolutionResolution To consider a Conditional Use exception under the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V, Chapter 911, Section 911.04.A.1 to Sonnynick, Inc., property owner, for authorization to occupy an existing structure located at 1635 West Carson Street for Adult Entertainment, on property zoned "UI", Urban Industrial District, 19th Ward.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1691 1 CommunicationCommunication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting a Performance Audit of the Department of Public Works Environmental Services Refuse Division dated July, 2009.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1692 1 PetitionPetition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a public hearing relative to opening a dialogue with City of Pittsburgh and other Government entities around events, security concerns and cooperation during G-20 Summit Week/MeetingsRead and referred  Action details
2009-1694 1 CommunicationCommunication from City Clerk Linda M. Johnson-Wasler submitting a Report entitled "Special Committee of Council on Police Officer Safety" submitted by Councilman Bruce Kraus, Chairperson of Public Safety, dated August 3, 2009.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1686 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 29, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1632 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 Y. A: 5638 Dellaglen; B: 6431 & 6431 ½ Olivant; C: 87 Allen; D: 4506 Minerva; E: 1400 Veto; F: 1323 Hamlin; G: 3143 and 3145 West Carson; H: 109 and 111 Hemlock; I: 18 Laverne; J: 7244 Bennett; K: 715 Sterrett; L: 2926 Hartman (DELETED); M: 5231 and 5233 Rosetta; N: 5234 Hillcrest: O: 603 Fordham; P: 1904 Broadway; Q: 6935 Susquehanna; R: 6413 Deary; S: 174 Wabash; T: 1812 Rialto; U: 422 Zara; V: 2739 Queensboro; W: 1527 Brighton; X: 142 44th; Y: 7334 Mt. Vernon.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1633 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. ITEMS A and B: A: 323 Mansion; B: Dunster-Timberland Plan Lots 10 and 11. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1634 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 N. A: 4823 Chatsworth; B: 1212 Rush; C: 2026 Forbes; D: 4607 Lorigan; E: 3034 Phelan; F: 724 Anaheim; G: 4920 Dearborn; H: Gladys; I: 2210 Elsie; J: 113 Haberman; K: 232 Warrington; L: 4446 Armorhill; M: 6334 & 6336 Dean; N: 522 Chalfont. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1635 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 L. A: 138 Jucunda; B: 322 Sweetbriar; C: 2408 & 2410 Eccles; D: 517 Montooth; E: 4557 Gladstone; F: 1247 Paulson; G: 6939 Susquehanna; H: Colmar; I: 3612-14 Colmar; J: 266 Dunseith; K: 6634 Rowan; L: 5130 Ladora. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1636 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 through C: A: 2612 & 2614 Bartold; B: 1202 Loraine; C: 2150 Whited. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1637 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. ITEM A. A: 713 North Euclid. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1638 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. ITEM A 1024 Hall: Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1673 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Jones Consulting & Construction Group, in the amount of $16,500.00 for the clean-up of the Police and Fire Training Academy; and providing for the payment thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1687 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for July 29, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1639 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City to enter into a Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for the receipt of grant monies in the amount of two hundred thirty six thousand, six hundred and sixty-seven dollars ($236,667.00). These funds will be used to support the City's commercial vehicle checkpoint program.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1680 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Six, Conduct, Article I, Regulated Rights and Actions, Chapter 601 Public Order, to regulate the proliferation of unsolicited news, advertisements, flyers, announcements or sample merchandise on public and private property.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1688 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for July 29, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1640 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement of Sale with Frances Hartz for acquisition by the City of Pittsburgh of property located at 5303 Celadine Street, 10th Ward, Block and Lots 81-E-93 and 81-E-95, City of Pittsburgh, and providing further for certain payments not to exceed $56,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1641 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 305, effective July 9, 2004, entitled “Providing an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements; with a Consultant or Consultants, for design services in connection with the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Braddock Avenue and Penn Avenue; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof; at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00,” by repealing it in its entirety.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1642 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 521, effective October 3, 2008, entitled “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; at a cost not to exceed $3,200,000.00,” by repealing it in its entirety.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1689 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for July 29, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1643 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements and to provide financial assistance, housing/housing related services, administrative expenses, data collection and evaluation services, legal services and other miscellaneous expenses related to the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing funds, at a cost not to exceed $6,848,936.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1644 1 ResolutionResolution Amending Resolution # 285, effective May 12th, 2009 entitled: Resolution authorizing the Department of City Planning to enter into an agreement or agreements or contract or contracts to implement a comprehensive Web-based Permitting System for the residents of the City of Pittsburgh and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed One Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,300,000.00): so as to add other vendors, consultants, and/or contractors for work on the web-based permitting system.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1690 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for July 29, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1645 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh designating URA as the City's agent for administration of the 2009 HOME Investments Partnership Program. (Council Districts: All)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1646 2 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 288, effective May 22, 2006, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant in the amount of $6,500,000 for the August Wilson Center for African American Culture” by increasing the grant to $9,450,000. (Council District 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1647 2 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 287, effective May 22, 2006, entitled “Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with URA's application for a $6,500,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant for the August Wilson Center for African American Culture” by increasing the amount of the grant to $9,450,000. (Council District 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1648 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 389, effective June 23, 2005, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant in the amount of $5,000,000 for the Junction Hollow Phase II project” by increasing the grant to $9,000,000. (Council District 8)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1649 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 386, effective June 23, 2005, entitled “Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with URA's application for a $5,000,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant for the Junction Hollow Phase II project” by increasing the amount of the grant to $9,000,000. (Council District 8)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1650 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 68, effective February 24, 2009, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant in the amount of $750,000 for the Pittsburgh Opera project” by increasing the grant to $2,250,000. (Council District 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1651 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 67, effective February 26, 2009, entitled “Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with URA's application for a $750,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant for the Pittsburgh Opera project” by increasing the amount of the grant to $2,250,000. (Council District 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1652 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,000,000 for the Federal North project. (Council District 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1653 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with URA's application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,000,000 for the Federal North project. (Council District 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1654 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $3,000,000 for the Hill District YMCA project. (Council District 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1655 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with URA's application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $3,000,000 for the Hill District YMCA project. (Council District 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1656 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for the Oak Hill project. (Council District 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1657 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with URA's application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $2,500,000 for the Oak Hill project. (Council District 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1658 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $750,000 for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre project. (Council District 7)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1659 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with URA's application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $750,000 for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre project. (Council District 7)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1660 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,400,000 for the Pittsburgh Symphony project. (Council District 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1661 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with URA's application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $1,400,000 for the Pittsburgh Symphony project. (Council District 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1662 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the Point Park University and Wood Street Corridor Development project. (Council District 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1663 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with URA's application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $500,000 for the Point Park University and Wood Street Corridor Development project. (Council District 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details