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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/7/2007 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2007-1701 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, in 1957 Eula Houston joined Animal Friends when she was hired as a kennel attendant and this month is celebrating her 50th anniversary with the Animal Friends family; and WHEREAS, Ms. Houston grew up with pets, including Jigs, a blind Boston terrier and Pal, a collie/terrier mix, and she currently has Phil, a bull terrier which came from Animal Friends; and WHEREAS, in elementary school, Ms. Houston was involved in a shelter program called "Pet Patrol," which encouraged children to make sure neighborhood pets were well-cared for; and WHEREAS, Ms. Houston volunteers her time visiting nursing homes, hospitals, and residential facilities to talk with residents and patients; and WHEREAS, Ms. Houston has been involved for many years with the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion by serving in leadership roles and attending conferences and conventions throughout the country; and WHEREAS, Ms. Houston has gained the deepest respect from her colleagues for her passion for providing quality care to the animals, her skill in dealing with animals which are sick, scarAdoptedPass Action details
2007-1700 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 decreasing Lincoln Lemington Youth Violence Prevention by $1,500 and East Liberty Concerned Citizens by $5,000 and by adding $6,500 to East Liberty Chamber of Commerce in Council District 9.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2007-1700 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 decreasing Lincoln Lemington Youth Violence Prevention by $1,500 and East Liberty Concerned Citizens by $5,000 and by adding $6,500 to East Liberty Chamber of Commerce in Council District 9.Read and referredPass Action details
2007-1698 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 decreasing Lincoln Lemington Youth Violence Prevention by $1,500 and East Liberty Concerned Citizens by $5,000 and by adding $6,500 to East Liberty Chamber of Commerce in Council District 9.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2007-1698 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 decreasing Lincoln Lemington Youth Violence Prevention by $1,500 and East Liberty Concerned Citizens by $5,000 and by adding $6,500 to East Liberty Chamber of Commerce in Council District 9.Read and referredPass Action details
2007-1699 1 ResolutionResolution transferring the amount of $7,000 from Account 511000, Sub-Class 010 Salaries, Fund 1000, Organization 101100, Budget Year 2007, City Council to Account 526125, Sub-Class 150 Miscellaneous Services, Fund 1000, Organization 101290, Budget Year 2007, City Clerk's Office. (Council District #9)Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2007-1699 1 ResolutionResolution transferring the amount of $7,000 from Account 511000, Sub-Class 010 Salaries, Fund 1000, Organization 101100, Budget Year 2007, City Council to Account 526125, Sub-Class 150 Miscellaneous Services, Fund 1000, Organization 101290, Budget Year 2007, City Clerk's Office. (Council District #9)Read and referredPass Action details
2007-1696 1 CommunicationCommunication from Acting City Controller, Anthony J. Pokora, submitting a performance of the Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh Voided Parking Tickets.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2007-1697 1 PetitionPetition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a public hearing before City Council relative to the unauthorized “Change of Use” and occupancy permit as it relates to By-Mard Apartments located at 8750 Bricelyn Street Ext., Pittsburgh PA 15221, from an Assisted Living Facility for Senior Citizens to the current use as a facility for individuals with behavioral disabilities.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2007-1697 1 PetitionPetition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a public hearing before City Council relative to the unauthorized “Change of Use” and occupancy permit as it relates to By-Mard Apartments located at 8750 Bricelyn Street Ext., Pittsburgh PA 15221, from an Assisted Living Facility for Senior Citizens to the current use as a facility for individuals with behavioral disabilities.Read and referredPass Action details
2007-1692 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, Law & Purchasong for August 1, 2007.Read, Received and FiledPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1693 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for August 1, 2007.Read, Received and FiledPass 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”.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1694 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering, Fleet & Forestry for August 1, 2007. Read, Received and FiledPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1695 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for August 1, 2007.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2007-1647 2 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.Passed FinallyPass 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)Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1650 2 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 DisPassed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1651 2 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 - CitizePassed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1652 2 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1653 2 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.Passed FinallyPass 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).Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1658 2 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)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1659 2 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).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1660 2 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1661 2 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1662 2 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,Passed FinallyPass Action details
2007-1663 2 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. Passed FinallyPass Action details