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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/24/2007 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2007-1666 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, the stunning summation of the eight-week Annual Miss Black Teenage/Miss Princess Program was held on May 13, 2007 at Soldiers and Sailors Hall. This event allows the community to revel in the talents of the beautiful and brilliant contestants as they build the confidence, awareness, and pride needed to succeed in today's competitive world; and, WHEREAS, the Miss Black Teenage/Miss Princess program is based on an honorable five-pronged value system of education encouragement, performing arts coaching, African-American history education, role model exposition, and competition preparation; and, WHEREAS, in keeping with their focus on education, the Miss Black Teenage/Miss Princess Program and Clarion University award scholarships to present and former contestants; and, WHEREAS, the Miss Black Teenage/Miss Princess Program has graduated almost 1,800 beautiful and intelligent young ladies since 1973 who have achieved success in business, education, art, and government; and, WHEREAS, the winners of this year's programs displayed exceptional performances in the Poise, TaleAdoptedPass Action details
2007-1667 1 ProclamationWHEREAS on February 25, 2006, seven recent, college graduates opened Beleza Community Coffeehouse, located in the Northside's Mexican War Streets neighborhood, for the purpose of creating a welcoming community gathering place; and WHEREAS the Community Coffeehouse's name "Beleza," is a commonly used, friendly salutation in Portuguese meaning, "beautiful'; and WHEREAS while working for "The Pittsburgh Project", a Northside, non-profit organization that is dedicated to socially conscious, urban redevelopment, three of the co-owners of what would eventually become the Beleza Community Coffeehouse enjoyed the opportunity to visit Pittsburgh during their high-school and college years; and WHEREAS while attending Hope College located in Holland, Michigan, Gavin Deming, Joanna Deming, Emily Frey-Wagg, Steve Frey-Wagg, Ashley North, Philip Johnson, and Kimberly Walkenhorst decided to return to Pittsburgh and dedicate their efforts to increasing social justice and local community-building, allowing their faith to lead them in this process; and WHEREAS once relocated in Pittsburgh, this AdoptedPass Action details
2007-1668 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, William Joseph Lewis married Lou Edna Carrington on Friday, March 11th, 1910 from this union were born 19 children including 5 sets of twins; and WHEREAS, they lived in Darlington Heights, Virginia where William Joseph who was known as Papa Joe, grew wheat, corn, tobacco and raised chickens, hogs and cows to feed his family; and WHEREAS, Lou Edna who was affectionately known as Mama Lou was recognized and honored as a social activist who fought for equal busing and education for children of all races; and WHEREAS, we would like to welcome the Lewis-Smithers family reunion to be held in Pittsburgh, America's most livable city, July 20th, 21st and 22nd, 2007 restarting a tradition which began in 1951 with the first reunion; and WHEREAS, "A Celebration of Life" is the theme of the reunion and is especially fitting as they now have seven generations of from the marriage of William Joseph and Lou Edna Lewis, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Lewis-Smithers Family Reunion; and BE IT FURTHER RESAdoptedPass Action details
2007-1669 1 ProclamationWHEREAS on February 11, 2007, thanks to the quick thinking and thoughtful actions of five young Pittsburgh teens, the life of their friend, Ricardo Lowry, Jr., a ninth grader at Perry Traditional Academy, was saved; and WHEREAS while playing outside with his friends, Ricardo Lowry, Jr., lost consciousness and went into cardiac arrest as a result of an enlarged heart caused by Marfan syndrome; and WHEREAS Ricardo's friends responded to his non-responsiveness by keeping him warm, calling 911 via cellular phone, locating nearby adults, and running to Ricardo's home in order to notify his family; and WHEREAS after being transported to Allegheny General Hospital and then taken to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh by emergency personnel, Ricardo Lowry, Jr. remained in the hospital for ten days, during which time he underwent surgery and received a pacemaker; and WHEREAS during his hospital stay, Ricardo was supported by nightly visits from the same group of friends who had saved his life on February 11th, with these young men keeping vigil over Ricardo for the entire night duriAdoptedPass Action details
2007-1647 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 693, effective November 23, 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 from the Department of Engineering & Construction - "Architectural/Engineering Services" (-5,950.76); and "McClure Center" (-36,813.80); and "Swimming Pool Rehab" (-10,000); and from the Mayor's Office - "East End Multi Purpose Center" (-11,088.04); and from "Personnel & Civil Service" (-571.83); and reallocate these funds to Personnel & Civil Service - "Summer Youth Employment Program" (+64,424.43) and make various changes in Council District 9.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1648 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 325, effective June 15, 2007, 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 the Department of City Planning from “Allegheny Commons” (-500) and Howard Street Greenway (-50,000) and transfer the funds to Personnel & Civil Service “Summer Youth Employment Program” (+50,500)Read and referred  Action details
2007-1649 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 251, effective May 8, 2007, 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 from the Mayor's Office, “Northside Underpass-Mayor's Supplement” (-996.21); and “Swimming Pool Rehab” (-764.95) and from Public Works - “Parks Reconstruction Program” (-6,936); and transfer these funds to Personnel Civil Service - “Summer Youth Employment Program” (+8,697.16) and further transfer funds in City Council from “District 7 Equipment” (-4,500) to the “Bloomfield Preservation & Heritage Society” (+4,500).Read and referred  Action details
2007-1650 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 691 effective November 23, 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 from the Department of Parks & Recreation - “Maintenance and Enhancements to Recreation Centers” (-14,455.70) and transferring these funds to the Department of Personnel & Civil Service - “Summer Youth Employment Program” (+14,455.70) and further transfer funds in City Council - “Arsenal Family & Children's Center (-5,500) to the “Polish Hill Civic Association (+5,500) and various project in Council DisRead and referred  Action details
2007-1651 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 324, effective June 15, 2007, 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 from Engineering & Construction Department “Bates Street/Second Avenue Intersection Improvements” (-40,000) and McArdle Roadway Construction (-120,000); and Slope Failure Remediation” (-1,939) and transfer these funds to the Department of Personnel & Civil Service - “Summer Youth Employment Program” (+161,939); and further, transferring funds in City Council from “District 7 Equipment” (-37,000) and from “District 7 - CitizeRead and referred  Action details
2007-1652 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 680, effective, November 11, 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 “Arsenal Family & Children's Center” (-5,500) to “polish Hill civic Association” (+5,500) and various project in Council District 9.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1653 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 242, effective May 8, 2007 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 “District 7 - Equipment” (-37,000) and District 7 - Citizen Observer Project” (-8,000) and transfer these funds to “Lawrenceville United” (+45,000) and various projects in Council District 9.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1654 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 247, effective May 8, 2007, 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 “District 7 - Equipment” (-4,500) to the “Bloomfield Preservation and Heritage Society” (+4,500).Read and referred  Action details
2007-1655 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Consultant(s) and Vendor(s) to assist the City in improving its Citizen Participation Process and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $200,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1656 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with Community Based Organizations for community and economic development planning assistance in various neighborhoods in the City and providing operating support for these groups in an amount not to exceed $700,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1658 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No 682, effective November 16, 2006, 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” (-11,000) and from “District 7 - Weed and Seed” (-9,985.14) and transfer the funds to “Lawrenceville United” (+20,985.14)Read and referred  Action details
2007-1659 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 686, effective November 16, 2006 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 7 Equipment” (-11,000) and from “District 7 Weed & Seed” (-9,985.14) to “Lawrenceville United”(+20,985.14).Read and referred  Action details
2007-1660 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 243, effective May 8, 2007 entitled: 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 street paving and other related costs, for the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and installation thereof, at a cost not to exceed $1,000,000.00 chargeable to and payable from the 2005 Community Development Block Grant Program “City Council” so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “District 7 - Equipment” (-30,000) to the “Lawrenceville Corp.” (+30,000.00) and various projects in Council District 9.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1661 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 249, effective May 8, 2007 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 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, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “District 7 - Equipment” (-30,000) to the “Lawrenceville Corp” (+30,000) and various project in Council District 9.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1662 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 244, effective May 8, 2007 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 and 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 costs not to exceed 950,000.00” so as to amend line items in City Council: “District 7 Equipment” (-12,500) and “Bloomfield Weed and Seed” (-15,000) and reprogram these funds to “Bloomfield Business Assoc.” (+12,500) and “Bloomfield Citizens Council” (+15,000) and various line items in Council District 9,Read and referred  Action details
2007-1663 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 250 effective May 8, 2007, 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 2006 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 “District #7 - Equipment” (-12,500) and “Bloomfield Weed and Seed” (-15,000) and transferring these funds to “Bloomfield Business Assoc. (+12,500) and the “Bloomfield Citizens Council (+15,000) and various projects in Council District 9. Read and referred  Action details
2007-1633 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the issuance of a Warrant to Triangle Pet Control Service Co., Inc., in the amount of Two thousand Three hundred Three dollars, ($2,303.00), for the payment in full for animals collected by Animal Control, and turned over to Triangle Pet, for the month of June 2007.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1634 1 ResolutionResolution supplementing Resolution No. 8 of 2004 and authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City a First Amendment to the Consent Order and Agreement entered into by the City and the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority with the Allegheny County Health Department and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection dated January 29, 2004.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2007-1634 1 ResolutionResolution supplementing Resolution No. 8 of 2004 and authorizing the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City a First Amendment to the Consent Order and Agreement entered into by the City and the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority with the Allegheny County Health Department and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection dated January 29, 2004.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1635 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the MID-ALANTIC REGIONAL AIR MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (MARAMA) to receive a Waste Hauler Retrofit Pilot Grant and further providing for an Agreement or Agreements for professional services in connection with the execution of said grant agreement. Cost not to exceed $127,200.00.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1636 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Departments of Public Works, Finance and Parks and Recreation to enter into a Lease Agreement with C R JRS CHIP, Inc. dba The First Tee of Pittsburgh for the Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1645 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No.759, effective December 18, 2006, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2007 Capital Budget and the 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2007 through 2012 Capital Improvement Program,” by creating the “Guaranteed Energy Savings Program” line item in the amount of $2,200,000.00, Funding Source GESP-FHWA.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1646 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into an agreement or agreements with an Energy Savings Company pursuant to the Guaranteed Energy Savings Act, for the retrofitting of existing traffic lights throughout the City of Pittsburgh with energy efficient light emitting diode bulbs, and to pursue other energy conservation measures as directed by the City, at a cost not to exceed $2,200,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1637 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 1268, approved December 3, 1982, entitled “GRANTING UNTO JOHN B. MAZZIE, his successors and assigns, the privilege and license to continue to use and maintain at his own cost and expense, for the duration of the present driveway that portion of Abbington Way, along side his home at 2658 Ammens Street, 19th Ward, City of Pittsburgh”.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1638 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto David N. Colaizzi, Metro Burgh Properties LP, 2505 Acorn Court Wexford, PA 15090, his successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at his own cost and expense, handicap ramp stair entry, landscaping and a transformer at 1501 Preble Avenue in the 21st Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1639 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Raymond M. Tasillo, 3100 Mary Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, his successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at his own cost and expense, four stoops with roofs at 2906, 2908, 2910 and 2912 Mary Street in the 16th Ward, 3rd Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1640 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Ronald Gargani and Louis Martorella, Buon Giorno, 5 Market Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a balcony/deck with awning and seating over the sidewalk area at 5 Market Place in the 1st Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1641 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Win-PB, 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, footers and awnings at 7628 Penn Avenue in the 14th Ward, 9th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1642 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Equitable Gas Company, 200 Allegheny Center Mall, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a relocated gas regulator with fence on the right-of-way of Fredanna Street in the 31st Ward, 5th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1643 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Marine Recruiting Career Center, 100 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a business identification sign at 100 fifth Avenue in the 1st Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2007-1644 1 ResolutionResolution vacating Risby Avenue between Gladys Avenue and Dagmar Avenue in the 19th Ward, 4th Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2007-1632 1 PetitionPetition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing relative to the City's Plan to Convert Dean's Field in Bloomfield, into a baseball only facility.Read and referredPass Action details
2007-1664 1 CommunicationCommunication from Noor Ismail, Director of City Planning, submitting the recertification of Area "AA", Beachview/Dormont for the Residential Parking Permit Program in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Five, Traffic.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2007-1665 1 CommunicationCommunication from Noor Ismail, Director of City Planning, submitting the recertification of Area "I" Garfield for the Residential Parking Permit Program in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Five, Traffic.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2007-1657 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the Appointment of 34 members to serve on the Propel Pittsburgh Commission, for a term of three years, to expire August 1, 2010. Constantine Samaras Anthony Smulski Sonni Abatta Beverly Block Crystal Bynum Yu-Ling Cheng Jillian Chisnell Andres Cladera Kellie Conley JamesDoyle Jennifer Engel Daniel Garfinkel Richard Gasperini, Jr. Rick Grejda Matthew Hogue James Isler Allison Jones Katrina Kilgore Raymond Lader Craig Laurenson Amy Loveridge Donina Lunardi Mara McDonough Jeffrey Meagher Roderick Nixon Kento Ohmori Brad Palmisiano Lisa Perkins Max Rudolph Michael Sriprasert Alik Widge Tiffanie Williams Royce Woods Thomas ZahnApprovedPass Action details
2007-1628 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, Law and Purchasing for July 18, 2007.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2007-1596 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to issue a quit claim deed for property in the 19th and 20th Wards of the City of Pittsburgh to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for required right-of-way and temporary construction easements for State Route 19, Section A-27, generally known as the West End Circle Improvement Project, for property located on Steuben Street, South Main Street, Neptune Street and Greenleaf Street. The total consideration for this property is $35,750.00 dollars. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1597 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. A: 50 Cushman. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1598 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 through D: A: Dunster-Timberland Plan Lot 10; B: Dunster-Timberland Plan Lot 11; C: Dunster-Timberland Plan Lot 12; D: Dunster-Timberland Plan Lot 13. 3 Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1599 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 B. A: 5306 Kent; B: 133 Comstock. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1600 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 R. A: 2201 Federal; B: 221 Meredith; C: 2816 Wiese; D: 4016 Lydia; E: 6945 Upland; F: 2617 S. 18th; G: 712 53rd; H: 203 Walter; I: 5136 Holmes; J: 5405 Carnegie; K: 226 57th; L: 3674 Harlow; M: 401 Allen; N: 309 Jucunda; O: 7350 Hermitage; P: 7229 Lemington; Q: 2411 Cobden; R: 3500 Fleming. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1601 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 I: A: 5627 Hays; B: 518 Borland; C: 2528 Wadsworth; D: 2534 Wadsworth; E: 2542 Wadsworth; F: 2544 Wadsworth; G: 140 43rd; H: 138 43rd. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1607 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 654, effective October 25, 2001, 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 2001 Neighborhood Needs Supplement Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof,” by adding $3,000 to Morningside Girls Softball Association; $3,000 to Morningside Baseball Association; $5,000 to Ninth Ward Youth Group and $16,000 to Lawrenceville Fireworks in Council District 7.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1629 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for July 18, 2007.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2007-1501 2 OrdinanceOrdinance Amending and Supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Six, Conduct, Article III Dogs, Cats and Other Animals, Chapter 633, Dogs and Cats, by providing for the licensure of cats.Passed FinallyFail Action details
2007-1602 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a professional services agreement or agreements with the Animal Rescue League, a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, for professional services in connection with the detention, care and/or euthanasia of domestic animals, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $1,140,000, subject to annual appropriation by Council.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1630 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for July 18, 2007.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2006-0935 3 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V, Section 911.02, Use Table, and Section 911.04, Use Standards, by amending the definition of Restaurant and providing new use standards for restaurants with and without liquor licenses.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1552 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Section 513 of Chapter 1007 of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure located at 836 West North Avenue, known as the Allegheny City Stables, and all of the property designated as Block and Lot Number 023-N-135, in the 22nd Ward, City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1631 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for July 18, 2007.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2007-1589 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with URA's application for a $10,000,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant for the UPMC Cancer and Biomedical Research Facility project. (Council District No. 8)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1590 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 in the amount of $10,000,000 for the UPMC Cancer and Biomedical Research Facility project. (Council District No. 8)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1608 1 ResolutionResolution further Amending Resolution No. 424 of 2001, effective June 19, 2001, entitled “Further amending Resolution No. 976 effective January 1, 1996, as amended, Adopting and Approving the 1996 Capital Budget and the 1996 Community Development Block Grant by creating a new line item, City Clerk Office Modernization Project Grant # 2271000 for the purpose of augmenting neighborhood needs programs and/or the District Improvement Fund, and transferring $1,128,892.00 from Grant/Liberty to City Clerk's Office Modernization” by adding $3,000 to Morningside Girls Softball Association; $3,000 to Morningside Baseball Association; $5,000 to Ninth Ward Youth Group and $16,000 to Lawrenceville Fireworks in Council District 7.Passed FinallyPass Action details