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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/15/2008 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2008-0605 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends the Franktuary owners for their small business success and for investing in the Pittsburgh community; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares July of 2008, “Hot Dog Month” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0606 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby wish to honor Mr. Charles Daniels by presenting the Daniels Family with a key to the City of Pittsburgh for all of his hard work and dedication to the improvement of our greater Pittsburgh community and declaring the weekend of July 18-19, 2008 Charles Daniels Weekend.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0607 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and commend, the American Legion Crispus Attucks Post 30.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0608 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Art What You Got as the first arts festival in Polish Hill and hopes that the festival will become a tradition for years to come; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, July 20, 2008, “Art What You Got Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0609 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Vintage Grand Prix for providing all city residents with ten days of excitement, brining the top vintage cars out for the public to view, and pursuing their philanthropic duty as a fundraiser for Allegheny Valley School BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares Friday, July 18, 2008 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Day, and implores the people of Pittsburgh to join us in celebrating this premier summer event in our city. AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0610 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh congratulates Primanti Brothers on its 75th Anniversary and recognizes its contributions to Pittsburgh's culture and history; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares July 19, 2008, “Primanti Brothers Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0611 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and celebrate the 85th Annual Slovak American Day at Kennywood Park on July 17, 2008; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare July 17, 2008, SLOVAK DAY in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0612 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby commend the Fort Pitt Society of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for their continuing dedicated efforts to the preservation of the Fort Pitt Block House and the heritage of the City of Pittsburgh, and does hereby declare July 15, 2008, to be Fort Pitt Block House Rededication Day in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0593 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a portion of Vera Street in the 5th Ward, 6th Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2008-0593 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a portion of Vera Street in the 5th Ward, 6th Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0595 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the purchase of Five (5) pickup trucks, and all related accessories, and three (3) Tractors, and all related accessories for the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Operations, ARAD, and provide for the payment thereof and/or the transfer of all required funding to the Equipment Leasing Authority, at a cost not to exceed $355,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0597 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 295 effective June 9, 2008, 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 City Council - “District 1 - Initiatives” (-2,000) and reprogram these funds to “New Hope for Neighborhood Renewal/Café 'N Creamery” (+2,000).Read and referred  Action details
2008-0598 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 288, effective, June 9, 2008, 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 "District - 1 Initiatives" (-2,000) to "New Hope for Neighborhood Renewal/Café 'N Creamery" (+2,000).Read and referred  Action details
2008-0599 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 293, effective June 9, 2008, 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 District #1 in City Council (-3,000) (and made administrative corrections to Resolution No. 292, as required); and transfer these funds to “New Hope for Neighborhood Renewal/Café 'N Creamery” (+3,000).Read and referred  Action details
2008-0600 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 292, effective June 9, 2008, 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 from District #1 in City Council (-3,000) (and made administrative corrections to Resolution No. 292, as required); and transfer these funds to “New Hope for Neighborhood Renewal/Café 'N Creamery” (+3,000).Read and referred  Action details
2008-0592 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Department of Records in the amount of Four Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($4,750.00) for the LIDAR related cases being appealed.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0596 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement to enter into a contract with an individual attorney or law firm to provide legal representation as the solicitor of the Commission on Human Relations, and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $9,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0601 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One: Administrative, Article XI - Personnel, Chapter 181 General Provisions, by supplementing Section 181.06, "Allowance for Use of Private Vehicles" with new language. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0602 1 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Section 910.01 GT, Golden Triangle District, by amending existing language in the calculation of floor area ratio.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0603 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code at Title One: Administrative, Article III: Organization, Chapter 111: Departments: Generally, § 111.01 (f) Establishment; Rules And Regulations; Organization And Control AND Section 111.02: Deputy Directors; Designation; Powers And Duties; Revocation in its entirety.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0604 1 Appointment-InformingResolution informing Council of the appointment of F. Micheal J. McGee, as a District 1 Member of the Pittsburgh Cable Communications Advisory Committee, for a term to expire December 31, 2011.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0587 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 9, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0555 1 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 C D: A: 7632 Frankstown; B: 6486 Frankstown; C: 64 Beltzhoover; D: 3100 Tretow.( ITEM D DELETED)RECOMMITTEDPass Action details
2008-0556 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 P. A: 1022 Voskamp; B: 2631 Merwyn; C: 4208 Milgate; D: 1103 Lakewood; E: 425 Antenour (Part); F: 3111 Wadlow; G: 901 Arlington; H: 2002 Tustin; I: 133 ½ 42nd; J: 49 Baldwick; K: 7016 Kedron; L: 4039 Perrysville; M: 111 Fountain; N: 952 Walbridge; O: 2019-23 N. Charles; P: 734 Herscel.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0557 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 C: A: 5442 Baywood; B: 5525 Black; C: 509 Collins. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0558 2 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 through Z. A: 2315 Maple; B: 1909 & 1911 Forbes; C: 1905 Forbes; D: 1245 High; E: 1812 Rhine (DELETED); F: 721 Singer; G: 174 Wabash; H: 1120 Faust; I: 9 Pride; J: 1906 Shamokin; K: 1213 Woodland; L: 5486 Broad; M: 212 Warrington; N: 3210 Ward: O: 523 Jefferson; P: 1200 Lincoln; Q: 2649 Brighton; R: 425 Marshall; S: 1301 Reddour; T: 2149 & 2153 Wylie; U: 89 Barry; V: 7801, 7803 & 7805 Tioga and 506 & 508 Cora; W: 44 Pasadena; X: 113 Mansion; Y: 617 ½ Seagirt; Z: 26 Ramage.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0588 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for July 9, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0536 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 $1,750,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0589 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for July 9, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0559 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 and supplies in connection with the renovations and maintenance of various public buildings, and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $600,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0560 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 and supplies in connection with the Tree Maintenance Program throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $250,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2008-0590 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development July 9, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0520 1 OrdinanceAmending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Introduction and Establishment, Chapter 902, Zoning Districts in General, Section 902.02, Zoning District Hierarchy; Article IV, Planning Districts, Chapter 909, Planned Development Districts, Section 909.01.L Establishment of SP-7 District, and 909.01.M, SP-7, Oakland Planned Unit Development District; and Article VII, Review and Enforcement, Chapter 922, Development Review Procedures; in order to revise site development standards for calculating the maximum permitted density in new Planned Unit Development Districts; to add additional density bonuses; to amend the requirements for determining maximum permitted height; to clarify procedures for approving changes of use; and to establish a LEED Building Trust Fund.RECOMMITTEDPass Action details
2008-0521 1 OrdinanceAmending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from Oakland Public Realm Subdistrict B and RM-VH, Residential Multi-Unit Very High Density District to SP-7, Oakland Area Planned Development District, certain property bounded by North Dithridge St.; Centre Avenue; North Craig St.; Lot No. 102, Block No. 27-D in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System; Chesney Way; and Lot No. 59, Block No. 27-D in the aforesaid system; 4th Ward.RECOMMITTEDPass Action details
2008-0591 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for July 9, 2008 with an Affirmatiave Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0543 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to execute on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh the first amendment to the Sewer Services Agreement dated June 1, 1971, which was entered into by and among City of Pittsburgh, the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) and Robinson Township.Passed FinallyPass Action details