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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/13/2005 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2005-1691 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh welcomes Tommy Doswell back home to Pittsburgh and wishes him the very best in the years to come and calls upon the state Legislature to enact the legislation currently in the House Judiciary Committee which will address this injustice; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares Tuesday September 13, 2005 "Thomas Doswell Day"AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1692 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Dr. Whitaker and members of the Red Team for their contributions to technology here in the City of Pittsburgh and beyond; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday September13, 2005 as "Dr. William L. Whitaker Day" here in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1693 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, there are over two million people with disabilities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, in the fall of 2002, a group of interested individuals came together to discuss the possibility of establishing an Office for People with Disabilities for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, the group became known as the Coalition to establish an "Office for People with Disabilities" and advocates for the creation of an office which will "provide advice to key officials on issues and policies that promote economy of programs and inclusion in government and community for Pennsylvania citizens with disabilities"; and WHEREAS, the proposed "Office for People with Disabilities" is to ensure that all citizens of the Commonwealth who have disabilities and their families have access to adequate quality disability services, establish interagency agreements and working relationships with other governmental bodies and public and private agencies to assure to the full range of services and all services provided for persons without disabilities, advocate for people wAdoptedPass Action details
2005-1694 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh congratulates Chatham Village on being named a National Historic Landmark and thanks them for preserving a part of the history of the City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Friday, September 16, 2005 is declared "CHATHAM VILLAGE DAY" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1695 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, Mary Catherine O'Donnell is retiring after more than fourteen years as Program Director of the Stephen Foster Senior Center, located in the Lawrenceville section of the City of Pittsburgh; and, WHEREAS, prior to being named as the Program Director for the Center, Mary Catherine served in the capacity of Adult Day Care Supervisor; and, WHEREAS, during her tenure at the Stephen Foster Senior Center, Mary Catherine kept her Seniors happy by filling their days with activities and entertainment, ranging from bingo and crafts to holiday celebrations and field trips; and WHEREAS, upon retirement, Mary Catherine will have more time to devote to her husband Butch; visit with their children Tim, Santina and Katie; and enjoy her favorite hobbies, which include gardening, flower arranging, basket making and decorating. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh congratulates Mary Catherine O'Donnell upon her richly deserved retirement; heartily commends her exemplary record of service to the Stephen Foster Senior Center; and, offers best wisheAdoptedPass Action details
2005-1696 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and congratulates Dollar Bank for 150 years of continuous service in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1697 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and commend "Dress for Success Pittsburgh" for knowing the importance of first impressions in the professional world. AdoptedPass Action details
2005-1689 1 ResolutionResolution respectfully requesting the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh to engage the City Solicitor and the directors of Parks and Recreation, and Finance to assist in the creation of a new city park named the "Grandview Scenic Byway Park."Read and referred  Action details
2005-1688 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of General Services to contract for rodent control services for the City of Pittsburgh and directing the mayor to immediately implement a rodent control program citywide and to provide for a rodent control program in the 2006 budget.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2005-1688 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of General Services to contract for rodent control services for the City of Pittsburgh and directing the mayor to immediately implement a rodent control program citywide and to provide for a rodent control program in the 2006 budget.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1681 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the purchase of various trucks, and related accessories, for the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Operations, and provide for the payment thereof, at a cost not to exceed $386,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1682 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, granite and hydraulic (steel) bollards on the sidewalk area of William Penn Place and building-mounted pedestrian warning devices in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1687 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a enter into a professional services agreement or agreements, contract or contracts to provide Rodent Control services to the residents of the City of Pittsburgh and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000).Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2005-1687 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a enter into a professional services agreement or agreements, contract or contracts to provide Rodent Control services to the residents of the City of Pittsburgh and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000).Read and referred  Action details
2005-1685 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) to accept a no-interest loan, for a term not to exceed Three (3) years, in an amount not to exceed Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) from the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, the proceeds to be used to make certain repairs to City property at 439 Market Street, 1st Ward, and to enter into an Agreement or Agreements to effectuate such loan, and permit the City to grant a historic preservation easement to protect the front façade of such building.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1686 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of a total of Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) Dollars from the Office of Municipal Investigation's Miscellaneous Services Account to the Department of Public Works Environmental Services Miscellaneous Services Account.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2005-1686 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of a total of Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) Dollars from the Office of Municipal Investigation's Miscellaneous Services Account to the Department of Public Works Environmental Services Miscellaneous Services Account.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1690 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to place a Six (6) month moratorium on the sale or transfer of certain city properties within the proposed Grandview Scenic Byway Park area in order to allow a period of study regarding the correct assemblage of property to form a contiguous park, proper maintenance to guarantee the structural integrity of all park hillsides and to preserve ample green space in the park.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1683 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article II, Section 911.02 - Use Table, Section 911.04 - Use Standards and Section 922.12 - Institutional Master Plans by changing use types, use standards and review procedures regarding EMI, Educational/Medical Institute districts, City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1684 1 PetitionPetition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing to discuss unresolved issues involving the April 6, 1995 shooting of black motorist Jerry Jackson by area police in the Armstrong Tunnel.Read and referred  Action details
2005-1678 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for September 7, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1633 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. ITEM A thru B. A: 126 Meadow; B ( Deleted)RECOMMITTEDPass Action details
2005-1629 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a $40,000.00 warrant in favor of Alphonso Sloan, c/o Edward A. Olds, Esquire, 1007 Mount Royal Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 in settlement of a claims asserted, or which could have been asserted of, in the Civil Action filed at CA 02-1943 and consolidated with CA 03-0995 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. SEE ATTACHMENTPassed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1632 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 thru C. A: 1515 Wolpert; B: 1425 Napoleon; C: 1724 Columbia.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1634 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 thru G. A: 25 St. Thomas; B: 4169 Irvine; C: 1806 Enoch; D: 3348 Spring; E: 608-610 Lenora; F: 3234 Joe Hammer; G: 215 Greenfield.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1679 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for September 7, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1639 1 ResolutionResolution vacating Ogle Way between Liberty Avenue and William Penn Place in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District, of the City of PittsburghRECOMMITTEDPass Action details
2005-1635 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Maggie and Stellas, 209 Oakland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a business identification sign at 209 Oakland Avenue in the 4th Ward, 3rd Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1636 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Heiber's Pharmacy, Inc., 3500 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a canopy over the sidewalk area at 3500 Fifth Avenue in the 4th Ward, 3rd Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1638 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto the University of Pittsburgh, 124 Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, decorative lighting fixtures on Parkman Avenue in the 4th Ward, 8th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1680 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for September 7, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2005-1640 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 260, effective May 5, 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 1994 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to transfer funds in City Council from various line items “District 7 Equipment” (-13,627.60); “District 8 Equipment” (-7,853.00); “South Highland Owners & Proprietors” (-20,014.28) to the following line items; “Urban League” (+2,500.00); “District 7 Weed & Seed” (+13,627.60); “Public Works - Public Space Upgrades/North Oakland” (+25,014.28); and “Breachmenders” (+353.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1641 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 888 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 1998 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 transfer funds from an account in the Urban Redevelopment Authority from the “Business Growth Fund” (-335,932.56) to the “Urban Development Fund” (+335,932.56).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1642 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 889, 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 1999 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 transfer funds in the Urban Redevelopment Authority from the “Business Growth Fund” (-295,241.00) to the “Urban Development Fund” (+295,241.00); and from “NBDR - Shared Management” (-27,834.12) to the “NBDR - Public Space Improvements” (+27,834.12).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1643 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 492, effective August 17, 2005, as entitled, “Providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of HUD for a grant in connection with the 2000 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 “District 8 Equipment” (-10,147) to “Breachmenders” (+147.00); “Pedal Pittsburgh/Community Design Center” (+5,000); “Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation” (+2,500); and to “Union Project” (+2,500); and reprogram funds in the Urban Redevelopment Authority from “Business Growth Fund” (-100,000) and “NBDR – Shared Management” (-225,000) to the “Urban Development Fund” (+100,000) and “NBDR – Public Space Improvements” (+225,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1644 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 489, effective August 17, 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 “Alpha House” (-2,000) to “Breachmenders” (+2,000); and reprogram funds in the Urban Redevelopment Authority from “Business Growth Fund” (-155,000) to the “Urban Development Fund” (+155,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1645 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 491, effective August 17, 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 reprogram funds in City Council from “East Liberty Development” (-2,000) and “Alpha House” (-3,000); to the “Pittsburgh Partnership for Neighborhood Development” (+5,000); and reprogram funds in the Urban Redevelopment Authority - “Business Growth Fund” (-150,000) to “Urban Development Fund” (+150,000)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1646 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 490. Effective August 17, 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 “Acorn Housing Corp.” (-7,000) and “Golden Carriage” (-4,000) to the “Bloomfield Business Assoc.” (+3,000) and to “Friendship Development Associates” (+4,000) and the Lower Bloomfield Unity Council (+4,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1647 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 483, effective, August 17, 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 in City Council from “Acorn Housing Corp.” (-7,000) and “Golden Carriage” (-4,000) to the “Bloomfield Business Assoc.” (+3,000); to “Friendship Development Associates” (+4,000); and to the “Lower Bloomfield Unity Council” (+4,000)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1648 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 484 effective August 17, 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 $1,440,896.62” so as to transfer funds from City Council “District 8 Equipment” (-10,147) to “Breachmenders” (+147); “Pedal Pittsburgh/Community Design Center” (+5,000); “Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation” (+2,500); and to “Union Project” (+2,500).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1649 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 485, effective August 17, 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 “East Liberty Development” (-2,000); and “Alpha House” (-3,000) to the “Pittsburgh Partnership for Neighborhood Development” (+5,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1650 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 487, effective August 17, 2005, which presently reads as follows: The Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh are hereby authorized to enter into an Agreement or Agreements, in a form approved by the City Solicitor, with the following 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(s) or use existing contract(s) for the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and installation thereof, at a cost not to exceed $1,153,750.00, chargeable to and payable from the 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program "City Council", so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: "Alpha House" (-2,000); to "Breachmenders" (+2,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1651 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No 253, effective May 5, 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, 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 7 Equipment” (-13,627.60); “District 8 Equipment” (-7,853.00); and “South Highland Owners & Proprietors” (-20,014.28); to “Urban League” (+2,500.00); “District 7 Weed & Seed” (+13,627.60); “Public Works - Public Space Upgrades/North Oakland” (+25,014.28); and to “Breachmenders” (+353.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1652 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 339, effective June 2, 1999, as amended, entitled “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 1999-2000 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof” by deleting the Business Growth Fund and reducing NBDR-Shared Management line items and transferring the funds to Urban Development Fund and NBDR-Public Space Improvements. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1653 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 448, effective August 19, 1998, as amended, entitled “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 1998-1999 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof” by decreasing the Business Growth Fund line item by $335,932.56 and increasing the Urban Development line item by the same amount. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1654 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 570, effective August 8, 2000 entitled “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 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof” by deleting the NBDR-Shared Management line item and transferring the funds to NBDR-Public Space Improvements. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1655 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 571, effective August 8, 2000 entitled "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 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof" by deleting the Business Growth Fund line item (-$100,000.00) and transferring the funds to Urban Development Fund in the same amount. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1656 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 767, effective November 30, 2001, entitled "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 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $1,460,900" by deleting the Business Growth Fund line item(-$155,000.00) and transferring the funds to Urban Development Fund in the same amount. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1657 1 ResolutionFurther amending Resolution No. 371, effective June 13, 2002, entitled "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 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof (Business Development Programs)" by decreasing Business Growth Fund by $150,000 and transferring the funds to Urban Development Fund. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2005-1658 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 EthicsWorks - Economic Development Conference $2,500.00, Ellsworth Avenue Business Association - Street Banners $4,500, Attack Theatre $2,000 and by decreasing District 8 Various Projects by $9,000 to $1,293.46 and making various reductions to reflect actual expenditures in Council District 8. Passed FinallyPass Action details