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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/29/2008 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2008-0081 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh wishes to congratulate Mr. Chuck Crummie on the occasion of his milestone 500th basketball victory, and also acknowledge his many years of service to the students and student-athletes of the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0082 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVLED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes the professional excellence achieved by one of Pittsburgh's finest lawyers, Attorney William Goodrich, and extends its heartfelt thanks to Bill for all of his volunteer work and commitment to community, the political process, and the professional and charitable organizations that he serves; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares Tuesday, January 29th as “Bill Goodrich Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0083 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim January 27, 2008 Holocaust Remembrance Day in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0084 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Black and White Reunion for their efforts to promote racial harmony amongst the people of Pittsburgh and acknowledges the Summit on Racism that allows people to educate themselves to the issues presented by racism, to explore creative and effective ways to affirm the message of racial tolerance and to celebrate the memory and message of Dr. Martin Luther King. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, in recognition of this important event, does hereby declare January 26, 2008 to be “BLACK AND WHITE REUNION DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0085 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Pittsburgh will apply for the designation of East Allegheny, Central North Side, and Allegheny West as a Preserve America Neighborhoods; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Pittsburgh will protect and celebrate our heritage, use our historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs. AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0065 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to enter into a grant agreement with the Richard King Mellon Foundation to receive monies to support conservation and maintenance of the City of Pittsburgh's art collection, and further providing for legitimate expenditures for payments and agreement or agreements, or contract or contracts for any services required in connection with the execution of said grant agreement. Said agreement or agreements, contract or contracts or expenditures shall not exceed $300,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0069 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as the former August Wilson House, located at 1727 Bedford Avenue, block and lot number 09-S-036, in the 3rd Ward, City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0070 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Eleven - Historic Preservation, Chapter 1101.03(i)(4), § 1101.03 DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES, DISTRICTS, SITES AND OBJECTSRead and referred  Action details
2008-0060 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the repairs, maintenance, improvements and emergencies in connection with the Wall, Step, and Fence Program, in CDBG areas throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $36,928.31.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0061 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, and providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies in connection with the on-going maintenance, rehabilitation and new construction of City-owned walls, steps and fences; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $100,000.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0066 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution no. 200, effective April 17, 2006 entitled “Resolution providing for a contract or contracts or the use of existing contract or contracts; or agreement or agreements for the purchase of two canine vehicles, three patrol vehicles, twenty two mobile data computers and accessories at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Eighty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Five Dollars ($289,905.00) and providing for the payment of the costs thereof.” Read and referred  Action details
2008-0067 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement or agreements, contract or contracts, or for the use of existing agreements and/or contracts, for the purchase of computer hardware, software and/or communications equipment, maintenance, installation, professional services, licenses, warranties, accessories and training in conjunction with the enhancement or implementation of automated systems for the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Police, at a cost not to exceed one hundred fifty thousand, thirty six dollars ($150,036) and providing for the cost thereof. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0068 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement or agreements, or use of existing agreements and/or a contract or contracts, or use of existing contracts, for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment or services in connection with the relocation and renovation of the Firearms Training Section at the new Zone 5 on Washington Boulevard; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $50,000.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0062 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the investigation, design, construction and/or remediation for critical slope failures throughout the City; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $200,000.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0063 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreement or the use of existing Agreements; providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts; in connection with the design and reconstruction of sidewalks and curbing along Crane Avenue; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $200,000.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0064 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements; providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services on various City projects; and further providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $250,000.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0057 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a $2,576.88 warrant in favor of Motheral Inc., c/o Brinton Motheral, 400 Hastings Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, in settlement of a claim for sidewalk damage due to City tree roots on August 15, 2007.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0058 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 592, effective December 13, 2004, as amended by Resolution No. 320, effective June 15, 2007, entitled: “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements and a Lease or Leases by and between the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) and First Vehicle Services (“First Vehicle”), pursuant to which First Vehicle will furnish all work and services needed to manage and maintain the City's vehicle fleet,” by extending the contract for a period of twenty-seven months from February 22, 2008 through May 31, 2010 and authorizing funding for said extension period.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0059 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a professional service agreement with the Center for Victims of Violence and Crime to provide training and services for the Mayor's Youth Service Coordination Project. Cost not to exceed $12,000.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0072 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of the Honorable Dan Deasy, 2093 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, as a member to the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2011. Held in Council  Action details
2008-0073 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of the Honorable Darlene Harris, 1032 Buente Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, as a member to the Board of the Sports and Exhibition Authority for a term to expire on December 31, 2010. Held in Council  Action details
2008-0074 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of the Honorable Tonya Payne, 1714 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 as a member to the City of Pittsburgh Equal Opportunity Review Commission for a term to expire: January 31, 2012. Held in Council  Action details
2008-0075 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of the Honorable Jim Motznik,2246 Groveland Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15234 as a member to the Board of ALCOSAN for a term to expire: December 31, 2012Held in Council  Action details
2008-0076 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Sylvia Wilson, 6369 Meadow Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, as a member to the Board of ALCOSAN with a term to expire December 31. 2011. Held, Pending Interview  Action details
2008-0077 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Wrenna Watson, 1700 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, as a member of the Planning Commission , for a term to expire: January 2, 2014Held, Pending Interview  Action details
2008-0078 1 Appointment-InformingResolution informing Council of the appointment of Art Victor, 1314 Orchlee Street, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 15212-1940, as a member to the City of Pittsburgh Parking Authority Board for a term to expire April 30, 2009. Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0079 1 Appointment-InformingResolution informing Council of the appointment of the Honorable James Ferlo, 1118 N Saint Clair Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-162, as a member of Board of the Urban Redevelopment Authority for a term to expire on December 02, 2012 . Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0080 1 Appointment-InformingResolution informing Council of the appointment of James T. Kunz, Jr., 3333 Fleming Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, as a member of Board of the Urban Redevelopment Authority for a term to expire on December 02, 2011.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0086 1 CommunicationCommunication from George R. Specter, Solicitor submitting the Claims Report for 2007.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0087 1 CommunicationCommunication from George R. Specter, Solicitor submitting the Claims Report for 2006.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0053 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, Law and Purchasing for January 23, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0006 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a professional service Contract or Contracts for the purpose of providing professional legal services in connection with the defense of certain worker's compensation matters and claims brought against the City under the Workers' Compensation Act and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $278,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0054 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for January 23, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0008 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for street resurfacing programs to include, hot mix asphalt, crack sealing, equipment purchases, sawing and sealing, asphalt milling, truck rental, brick and blockstone repairs, handicap ramps, concrete slab replacement and parks related asphalt work at various locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $9,460,000.00.RECOMMITTEDPass Action details
2008-0055 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for January 23, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0012 1 ResolutionResolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Downtown Streets Pittsburgh, L.P. for the sale of Block 1D, Lots 266, 268, 273, 274, 276, 278, 279 & 280, in the 2nd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh for $2,310,000.00 - Council District No. 6, 212-236 Fifth Avenue, 225 Forbes Avenue & 12-16 McMasters Way (residential and commercial rehabilitation).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0056 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for January 23, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0024 3 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for the receipt of grant monies in the amount of one hundred eighty one thousand, one hundred twenty-nine dollars and eight cents ($181,129.08). These funds will be used to implement the enforcement and prevention of the unlawful operation of illegal electro mechanical gaming devices slot machines and illegal gambling in the Pittsburgh area. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0071 1 ProclamationTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Pittsburgh City Council calls upon the Pittsburgh delegation to the Pennsylvania General Assembly to support the passage of HB 1400/SB 761 at the earliest opportunity; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to the Mayor of Pittsburgh, to all members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, and to the Governor of Pennsylvania.AdoptedPass Action details