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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/3/2005 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2005-1317 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends and extends its appreciation Dr. Grace Ann Geibel, RSM for her continued work and commitment to education and the mission of Carlow University and congratulates her and wishes her the best on her June 30, 2005 date of planned retirement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that today May 3, 2005 be hereby declared "Dr. Grace Ann Geibel, RSM Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1318 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends and thanks the Silver Eye Center for Photography, the exhibition curators, and all of the participating photojournalists for their creativity and talent in encapsulating culture and life in Pittsburgh; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLIVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares Tuesday, May 3, 2005 "Pittsburgh NOW Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1319 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh salutes Ryan Cenk for his ability, his enthusiasm, and devotion to the Boy Scouts of America and for being the national Top Salesman of Trail's End popcorn for the Boy Scouts of America; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares May 3, 2005 "Ryan Cenk Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1320 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh congratulates and encourages the students who are participating in the 1st Annual Transition to Career Day, and commends the Pittsburgh Public Schools' Program for Students with Exceptionalities for its commitment to the students in Pittsburgh's Public Schools; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares Tuesday, May 3, 2005 as "Transition to Career Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1321 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Pittsburgh City Council recognizes and commends Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated for the ongoing commitment to eliminate education, economics, political and social injustice and improving the quality of life locally and internationally.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1322 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby honor the Pulit Family who took in and saved Sara Reichman's life. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday May 2, 2005, to be "The Pulit Family Day" here in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1323 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate Rev. Clement Bose on celebrating this his 90th birthday; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday May 1, 2005 as "Rev. Clement Bose Day" here in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1324 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby directs the Chief of the Bureau of Police to immediately begin a review of local policy and national best practices and report back to Council within 60 to 90 days, regarding restraint and arrest of children under 10 years of age.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1315 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the performance of certain work in connection with the 2005-2006 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $5,352,972. (Council Districts: All).Read and referred  Action details
2005-1313 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto the Sterling Land Company, 3955 Bigelow Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain, and use at their own cost and expense, a private storm water lateral at the right-of-way of North Dithridge Street in the 5th Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1310 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Sheraton Hotel Station Square in an amount not to exceed ten thousand dollars, for the Citiparks Seniors Program Volunteer Recognition Gala; and providing for the payment thereof. Cost not to exceed $10,000.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1311 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a professional services Contract or Contracts for the purpose of providing professional nurse case management services in connection with the monitoring of certain worker's compensation claims and medical treatment toward a goal of returning injured employees to work as soon as they are medically able to return. Cost not to exceed $127,256.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1312 1 ResolutionResolution amended Resolution No. 367 of 2002, entitled “providing for the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies for job development and employment services necessary to implement the 2002 Neighborhood Employment Program, and providing the periodic transfer of funds to be used in the Neighborhood Employment Program for payment of cost thereof”, by decreasing the project allocation by $571.83 from $300,000 to $299,428.17Read and referred  Action details
2005-1314 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title Nine, Article One, Chapter 902 Section 902.03, and Zoning District Map No's 11 and 12 by changing various zoning district classifications in the North Oakland, Bloomfield, Friendship, Shadyside and East Liberty neighborhoods as a function of the Baum - Centre Corridor Planning Initiative. Read and referred  Action details
2005-1256 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the Appointment of Lynette Williamson, as a Member of the Human Relations Commission, term to expire April 30, 2009Approved  Action details
2005-1257 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Leah Duncan, as a Member of the Human Relations Commission, term to expire April 30, 2008.Approved  Action details
2005-1258 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the Appointmet of Adelaide Smith as a member of the Human Relations Commission. Term to expire April 30, 2008.Approved  Action details
2005-1306 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for April 27, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1283 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 135, effective, March 18, 2005, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh and further, authorizing various departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for the purchase of equipment and/or furniture at a cost not to exceed $1,115,000.00, so as to reprogram funds from "Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank (- 4,000) to "Mt. Washington C.D.C. - House Tour (+ 1,000); Bid Sheet (+ 1,000) and Onala Club (+ 2,000).RECOMMITTEDFail Action details
2005-1283 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 135, effective, March 18, 2005, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh and further, authorizing various departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for the purchase of equipment and/or furniture at a cost not to exceed $1,115,000.00, so as to reprogram funds from "Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank (- 4,000) to "Mt. Washington C.D.C. - House Tour (+ 1,000); Bid Sheet (+ 1,000) and Onala Club (+ 2,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1284 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 208, effective April 13, 2005 entitled Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh and further, authorizing various departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for the purchase of equipment and/or furniture at a cost not to exceed $1,492,500.00”, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank (- 4,000) to West Pittsburgh Partnership - South Main Street (+ 4,000).RECOMMITTEDFail Action details
2005-1284 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 208, effective April 13, 2005 entitled Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh and further, authorizing various departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for the purchase of equipment and/or furniture at a cost not to exceed $1,492,500.00”, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank (- 4,000) to West Pittsburgh Partnership - South Main Street (+ 4,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1286 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 322, effective July 21, 2004 entitled: Providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh and further, authorizing various departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for street paving and other related costs the purchase of equipment and/or furniture at a cost not to exceed $972,000.00; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank (- 3,000) to the Sheraden Community Council (+ 3,000).RECOMMITTEDFail Action details
2005-1286 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 322, effective July 21, 2004 entitled: Providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh and further, authorizing various departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for street paving and other related costs the purchase of equipment and/or furniture at a cost not to exceed $972,000.00; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank (- 3,000) to the Sheraden Community Council (+ 3,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1288 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 529, effective July 11, 2003, entitled "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $1,116,428.03, chargeable to and payable from the 1996 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to reduce a line item in City Council "West End Elliott Joint Project-Building Acquisition" (- 11,476) for reprogramming to another line item "West Pittsburgh Partnership - South Main Street" (+ 11,476).RECOMMITTEDFail Action details
2005-1288 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 529, effective July 11, 2003, entitled "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $1,116,428.03, chargeable to and payable from the 1996 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to reduce a line item in City Council "West End Elliott Joint Project-Building Acquisition" (- 11,476) for reprogramming to another line item "West Pittsburgh Partnership - South Main Street" (+ 11,476).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1289 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 867 effective December 16, 2003, entitled providing for an Agreement or Agreements, with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh and further, authorizing various departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for the purchase of equipment and/or furniture at a cost not to exceed $1,153,750.00”, so as to reallocate funds in City Council from “Chartiers Nature Conservancy” ($-5,000) and “Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank” ($-2,000) to the “West Pittsburgh Partnership - South Main Street” ($+7,000.00) .RECOMMITTEDFail Action details
2005-1289 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 867 effective December 16, 2003, entitled providing for an Agreement or Agreements, with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh and further, authorizing various departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for the purchase of equipment and/or furniture at a cost not to exceed $1,153,750.00”, so as to reallocate funds in City Council from “Chartiers Nature Conservancy” ($-5,000) and “Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank” ($-2,000) to the “West Pittsburgh Partnership - South Main Street” ($+7,000.00) .Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1269 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 229 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 5; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding “Jewish Community Center – Various Projects” $40,000. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $988,628.49.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1282 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/ administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and further, authorizing various City Departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for street paving, the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and other related costs at a cost not to exceed $1,000,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1285 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 283, effective April 30, 2003, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various Community organizations, for operational/administrative and various other expenses at a cost not to exceed $270,250.00, chargeable to and payable from City Planning's General Fund Grants Account. (City Planning Grants), so as to reprogram funds from the Lawrenceville Block Watch Network (-3,000.00) to the Lawrenceville United (+3,000.0Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1287 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No 401, effective August 13, 2004, entitled "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $1,108,517.10, chargeable to and payable from the 1994 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to transfer funds from City Council, “District 8 Equipment” (-6,000.00) to the “Bloomfield Business Association” (+6,000.00); and further, to transfer funds from “District 7-Weed & Seed” (-17,500.00) to “Lawrenceville United-District 7 Housing Initiative” (+17,500.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1290 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 930, effective December 30, 2002, entitled: "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various Community organizations, for operational/administrative and various other expenses at a cost not to exceed $281,500.00, chargeable to and payable from City Planning's General Fund Grants Account", deleting "Lawrenceville Block Watch Network" in the amount of (-4,000.00) and by adding "Morningside Youth Football" in the amount of (+1,000.00), "Penn-Main Business Assoc." (+1,000.00), "Bloomfield Business Assoc. (+1,000.00) and "Morningside Area Community Council" (+1,000.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1307 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for April 27, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1171 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a 40 foot Unnamed Way between Warrington Avenue and Sharon Street in the 17th Ward, 3rd Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1270 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Seven, Business Licensing, Chapter 719 Vendors and Peddlers, Section 719.10, Lists of Sites Approved by Council, by adding permanent street and sidewalk vending sites for the 2005 Licensure Year.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1271 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements by and between the City of Pittsburgh, The R.W. Beck Company, a management and technical expert of solid waste, to assist the city in the preparation of its proposal for solid waste collection and providing for the payment thereof, at a cost not to exceed one hundred ten thousand ($110,000.00) dollars.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1272 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto the Sports Rock Cafe, 1400 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, an elevated steel and concrete deck at the sidewalk area of 1400 Smallman Street and 14th Street, in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1308 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for April 27, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1273 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh to submit a grant application to and execute relevant agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources under the Community Conservation Partnerships Program.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1309 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for April 27, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1275 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2005 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories.   Action details
2005-1279 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 397, effective August 20, 2004 entitled: "Providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 1994 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to transfer funds in City Council from “District 8 - Equipment” (-6,000.00) to “Bloomfield Business Association” (+6,000.00); and further, to transfer funds from “District 7 - Weed & Seed” (-17,500.00) to “Lawrenceville United - District 7 Housing Initiative” (+17,500.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1276 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 146, effective March 18, 2005 entitled: "Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2002 CDBG Program; providing for execution of grant contracts, filing of data, execution of payment vouchers and certification of signature; the deposit of funds in a bank account and providing for payment of expenses" so as to reallocate funds in City Council from "Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank (- 4,000) to West Pittsburgh Partnership - South Main Street (+4,000). Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1277 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 147, effective March 18, 2005, entitled, "Providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories", so as to reprogram funds in City Council from "Chartiers Nature Conservancy" (- 5,000) and Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank (-2,000) to the West Pittsburgh Partnership South Main Street" (+ 7,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1278 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 148 effective March 18, 2005 entitled: Amending the Capital Budget and providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank (- 4,000) to Mt. Washington C.D.C. - House Tour (+ 1,000); Bid Sheet (+ 1,000) and Onala Club (+ 2,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1280 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 626, effective December 22, 2004, entitled: Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2004 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Bank (-3,000) to the Sheraden Community Council (+3,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1281 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 886, effective December 16, 2003, entitled "Providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 1996 Community Development Block Grant Program; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “West End Elliott joint Project - Building Acquisition” (- 11,476) to the West Pittsburgh Partnership - South Main Street” (+ 11,476).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1316 1 Appointment-InformingResolution authorizing the appointment of Carey Harris as a Member of the Pittsburgh Parking Authority, for a term to expire April 30, 2010.Read, Received and Filed  Action details