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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/5/2008 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2008-0109 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim February 5, 2008 Sherman Wellons Day in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0110 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Ms. Andrea Drozic for her concentrated efforts to benefit the Commonwealth by ensuring skilled employees for the next millenium. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes and honors a life of fulfillment in all that Ms. Drozic has contributed to our City.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0111 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby urge the Congress of the Untied States to act quickly and efficiently in order to renew the Delta Queen's soon to expire exemption from the Safety of Life at Sea Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-777), thereby allowing this living memorial to continue its mission of connecting America's innovative present to its monumental past.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0112 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Boys Scouts of America, Greater Pittsburgh Council for its noble and important work in developing the country's next generation of leaders and recognizing the council's achievements with the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Awards Dinner; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, February 8, 2008, to be “BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA , GREATER PITTSBURGH COUNCIL DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0101 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title Nine, Article One, Chapter 902 Section 902.03, Zoning District Map Nos. 11, 12, 16 and 17 by changing various zoning district classifications in the SHADYSIDE neighborhood in accord with Map Pittsburgh: Zoning for your Neighborhood, the city's zoning re-mapping project relative to the city's new Urban Zoning Code.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0102 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 Garden Theater, located at 12 West North Avenue, block and lot number 0023-L-00083, in the 22nd Ward, City of Pittsburgh. (PUBLIC HEARING HELD MARCH 18, 2008)Read and referred  Action details
2008-0103 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the creation of the City Council District 9 Crime Prevention Trust Fund and setting conditions for the deposit and expenditure of such funds.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0095 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the repairs, maintenance, improvements, removals, and emergencies in connection with Citywide Streetlighting throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $200,000.00Read and referred  Action details
2008-0096 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, and construction of CBD (Central Business District) Signal Upgrades throughout the City; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $1,250,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0097 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or for the use of existing Agreements, and providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, in connection with the rehabilitation or replacement of the South Millvale Avenue Bridge; including Construction Management Services; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $600,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0098 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 transferring $30,000.00 from the “Bridge Inspection Services” line item and creating the “S. Millvale Avenue Bridge” line item in the amount of $600,000.00 ($30,000.00 CITY, $90,000.00 SHW, $480,000.00 FHWA). Read and referred  Action details
2008-0107 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital; and approving the 2000 through 2005 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2000 Capital Budget amendments," by adding By adding $5,000 to Brightwood Civic Group, $5,000 to Summerhill Citizens Council, $5,000 to Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, $1,000 to Perry Athletic Association Baseball, and $3,000 to Brighton Heights Athletic Association in Council District 1.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0099 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or the use of existing Contracts; providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements; providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the design and construction of handicap ramps and sidewalks at various city-owned locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $100,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0100 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 the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the Renovation of Recreation Centers and Senior Citizen Centers; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $3,373.14.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0108 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, 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 reducing "Neighborhood Needs Services" by $16,000 and by adding $5,000 to "Oakland Business Improvement District" and $11,000 to "YMCA Centre Avenue". Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.00Read and referred  Action details
2008-0094 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a $2,965.06 warrant in favor of Burke & Michael, Inc., 833 Beech Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226, in settlement of a claim for sidewalk damage due to City tree roots on September 24, 2007.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0104 1 ResolutionResolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license, License No. R-7620 from Pizza Hut of America, Inc. 6347 Library Road, Library PA, 15129, to Applicant, Packs & Dogs, LLC, c/o Leonard F. Semplice, 320 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, 7-G Gateway Towers, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, for the premises located at 225-227 Shiloh Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15211, known as Packs & Dogs, LLC, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0105 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 258, effective April 26, 2000, as amended, entitled "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the Neighborhood Needs Program in Council District 1; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adjusting various projects in Council District 1. The total amount of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0106 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 257, effective April 26, 2000, as amended, entitled "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the Mayor's citywide Neighborhood Needs Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by reducing "Neighborhood Needs Services" by $16,000 and by adding $5,000 to "Oakland Business Improvement District" and $11,000 to "YMCA Centre Avenue". Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.00.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. ApprovedPass 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. ApprovedPass 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. ApprovedPass 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, 2012ApprovedPass 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, 2014ApprovedPass Action details
2008-0088 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, Law and Purchasing for January 30, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0034 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement or agreements for professional consulting services in connection with real estate tax assessment matters, including, but not limited to, tax assessment appeals filed by property owners and/or the City or other taxing jurisdictions in regard to commercial, industrial and residential real property in the City of Pittsburgh at a cost not to exceed $66,000 (Sixty-Six Thousand Dollars).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0035 2 ResolutionResolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates, authorizing the sale of properties in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, in accordance with Act No. 171 of 1984, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984. Items A thru K: A: 1428 Belasco; B: 1418 Stedman; C: 1420 Stedman; D: 2816 Wiese; E: (7350 Hermitage) DELETED; F: 7229 Lemington; G: 1431 Warner; H: 2229 Wilson; I: 6726, 6728 & 6730 Simonton; J: 218 Dinwiddie; K: 110 Braden. AMENDEDPass Action details
2008-0035 2 ResolutionResolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates, authorizing the sale of properties in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, in accordance with Act No. 171 of 1984, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984. Items A thru K: A: 1428 Belasco; B: 1418 Stedman; C: 1420 Stedman; D: 2816 Wiese; E: (7350 Hermitage) DELETED; F: 7229 Lemington; G: 1431 Warner; H: 2229 Wilson; I: 6726, 6728 & 6730 Simonton; J: 218 Dinwiddie; K: 110 Braden. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0036 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 U. A: 107 Earlham; B: 5401 Broad; C: 1401 Columbus; D: 1425 Boyle; E: 922 Montooth; F: 1202 Loraine; G: 786 Greenfield; H: 314 Flack; I: 114, 116, 118 & 120 Dinwiddie; J: 2117 Forbes; K: 1711 Wrights; L: 630 Windom; M: 666 Baldwin; N: 609 Tripoli; O: 5116 Dresden; P: 59 Welsh; Q: 57 Welsh; R: 55 Welsh; S: 53 Welsh; T: 6512 Frankstown; U: 6510 Frankstown. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0037 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: 473 Calvert; B: 1617 Antrim; C: 7215 Finance; D: 1525 Steuben. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0038 2 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 M. A: 2614 Bartold, 2612 Bartold; B. 20 Briggs; C. 6941 Hamilton; D. 3322 Gass; E. 912 Stock; F. 1538 Termon; G. 1028 Fritz; H. 1039 St. Martin; I. 3430 Ligonier; J. 4357 Armorhill; K. 2601 Sumner; L. 82 Sumner; M. 1731 Kiralfy.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0039 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 K: A: 42 48th; B: 40 48th; C: 38 48th; D: 36 48th; E: 34 48th; F: 5145 Carnegie; G: 5147 Carnegie; H: 221 and 223 38th; I: 246 Ater; J: 3749 Frazier; K: 5643 Rural. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0040 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a professional services agreement or agreements for consulting services to the City for the preparation of the annual indirect cost allocation reports in accordance with the Federal Office of Management & Budget Circular A-87. Cost not to exceed $36,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0089 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for January 30, 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0041 1 ResolutionResolution prroviding for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for Construction Division Materials at various locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment thereof, at a cost not to exceed $150,000.00Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0042 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the purchase of one (1) Toro 580D Tractor, and related accessories, for the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Operations, and provide for the payment thereof, and/or transfer of funding to the Equipment Leasing Authority, at a cost not to exceed $82,100.00Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0090 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Facilities, Technology and the Arts for January 30, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0043 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 545, effective August 14, 2002, entitled “Resolution Providing for a Lease Agreement with Peter N. & Maria DePasquale, owners and/or other assignees or transferees, for warehouse and office space together with the right to utilize right of way surrounding said property known as 88 Swineburne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 for a term of (5) five years with an option to extend for (5) five years by amending the annual lease rental payable by the lessee during the option term.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0091 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering, Fleet and Forestry for January 30, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0044 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or the use of existing Contracts; providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements; providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with Ballfield Lighting Replacement; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $150,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0045 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; providing for the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the Renovation of Various Play Areas; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $200,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0046 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 Rehabilitation and Repairs of Various Swimming Pools; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $100,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0047 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 increasing the “Park Reconstruction Program” line item by the amount of $48,936.00, from $750,000.00 to $798,936.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0048 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 43, effective February 20, 2007, entitled “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, and providing for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment in connection with the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Various Park Facilities; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof;” by increasing the total project allocation by $48,936.00 from $750,000.00 to $798,936.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0092 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Youth Policy for January 30, 2008 with an Affirmatiave Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0014 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement with the Allegheny County Community College (CCAC) for reimbursement for health and wellness programs for the Senior Community Program via the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging/State Primetime Health Allocation in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0013 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for the purpose of providing meals in connection with the 2008 Summer Food Service Program in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The total cost shall not exceed Seven Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($770,000.00). Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0015 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into agreements in individual amounts of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less with performers, instructors, artists and persons with specialized skills in connection with the Department's recreational and instructional programs. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0016 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into agreement or agreements, contract or contracts and use of existing agreement or agreements, contract or contracts in individual amounts of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less with consultants in connection with the Department's recreational and park related services.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0017 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, or the use of existing contracts or agreements and other approved expenditures for the maintenance and enhancement of City recreation and senior centers. Cost not to exceed $100,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0018 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, or the use of existing contracts or agreements and other approved expenditures for the maintenance of City swimming pools. Cost not to exceed $100,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0019 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, or the use of existing contracts or agreements and other approved expenditures for the construction of Splash Zones, aquatic playground facilities. Cost not to exceed $250,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0020 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a License Agreement with the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, St. Mary of the Mount Parish Charitable Trust, for the use of property in the St. Mary of the Mount parking lot for a 2008 Farmers' Market. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0021 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a License Agreement with Lamar Advertising Company for the use of property on Noblestown Road for the 2008 Farmers' Market. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0022 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a License Agreement with Union Real Estate Company of Pittsburgh for the use of property behind Carrick Shopping Center for the 2008 Farmers' Market. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0023 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, Lease(s) and/or License Agreement(s) for the use of certain property for senior facilities for the provision of center services to seniors in an amount not to exceed $92,196.00, chargeable to and payable from the Seniors Community Program Trust Fund in the Department of Parks and Recreation. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0093 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for January 30, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0049 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a contract or contracts from time to time in connection with demolition and removal of condemned buildings and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $2,250,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details