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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/9/2008 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2008-0975 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does, hereby, commend and thank Penny and Tony Folino, the staff of Tom's Diner and Officer Christine Luffey and the Officers of Zone 3 for all that they have done for our neighbors in need of a warm meal and the warm glow of knowing that someone cares, on this national day of Thanksgiving. AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0976 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends Andy Gastmeyer for his dedication to serving the public by providing fair, accurate, and balanced reports on the region's most important news stories; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares Tuesday, December 9, 2008, “Andy Gastmeyer Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0977 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends Rebecca L. Flora for her service to the Pittsburgh region and her commitment to promoting sustainability, and wishes her luck in her new position and in future endeavors; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares Tuesday, December 9, 2008, “Rebecca Flora Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0978 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the importance of the work of the House of Infiniti Pittsburgh and commends them for their 3rd Annual World Aids Day Celebration - 2008; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, December 6, 2008, to be “HOUSE OF INFINITI PITTSBURGH DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0979 1 ProclamationNow, Therefore Be It Resolved By the Council of the City Of Pittsburgh a, that we hereby recognize and congratulate Senator Barack Obama on winning the general election for the Presidency of the United States of America. Be It Further Resolved, that we, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, invite President-elect Obama to visit Pittsburgh during the month of January in 2009, on his way to his inauguration, to address the people of Pittsburgh by informing citizens how we can help him realize the promise of affordable and accessible health care for all.AdoptedPass Action details
2008-0962 1 ResolutionResolution directing City Council, the Mayor and Controller to work with the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority and the Act 47 Coordinators to develop and adopt an amended Act 47 Financial Recovery Plan for the City of Pittsburgh by no later than March 25, 2009.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2008-0962 1 ResolutionResolution directing City Council, the Mayor and Controller to work with the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority and the Act 47 Coordinators to develop and adopt an amended Act 47 Financial Recovery Plan for the City of Pittsburgh by no later than March 25, 2009.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0963 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Downtown Streets Pittsburgh, LP, 400 Southpointe Blvd., Suite 400, Canonsburg, PA 15317, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, awnings and canopies over the sidewalk areas of Fifth Avenue, Forbes Avenue and McMasters Way in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0964 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto The Watson Institute, 301 Camp Meeting Road, Sewickley, PA 15143, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a private storm sewer on Ravoux Way for the Craig Academy at 255 South Negley Avenue in the 8th Ward, 9th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0965 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Roger Westman and William Stevens, 500 Lloyd Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, an air conditioning unit, walk, steps and wall on the right-of-way of Edgerton Avenue for 500 Lloyd Street in the 14th Ward, 5th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0966 1 ResolutionResolution vacating Johnstons Way between Foster Way and 39th Street in the 6th Ward, 7th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0967 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a portion of Ade Way from Alter Street to its terminus in the 28th Ward, 2nd Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0973 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; 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
2008-0974 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 Perry Hilltop Citizens Council, $1,000 and by reducing “District 1 Community Organizational Support” by the same amount in Council District 1 Neighborhood Needs.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0968 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 370, effective July 11, 2008 entitled “ Resolution providing that the City enter into a temporary professional services agreement for the purpose of providing an excess workers' compensation insurance policy, cost not to exceed $357,488.00” so as to increase the amount by $33,405.00 from $357,488 to $390,893.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0951 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article VII, Business Related Taxes, Chapter 245, Earned Income Tax, by fixing the rate of interest on certain delinquent Earned Income Tax for [2008] 2009.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0952 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article VII, Business Related Taxes, Chapter 246, Home Rule Tax, by fixing the rate of interest on certain delinquent Earned Income and Home Rule Taxes for [2008] 2009.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0953 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article IX, Property Taxes; Chapter 263, Real Property Tax and Exemption, Section 263.01, Levy and Rate on Lands and Buildings, by fixing the rate of taxation.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0954 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article VII, Business Related Taxes; Chapter 253, Parking Tax, Section 253.02, Tax Levy and Rate, by decreasing the rate of the tax from 40% to 37.5% effective January 1, 2009.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0955 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Ward McGough, LLC in an amount not to exceed Four Thousand Five Hundred Fifteen Dollars ($4,515.00) for legal services provided for defending the City of Pittsburgh in the FOP Retiree Healthcare lawsuit in the Supreme Court, and providing for the payment thereof.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2008-0955 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Ward McGough, LLC in an amount not to exceed Four Thousand Five Hundred Fifteen Dollars ($4,515.00) for legal services provided for defending the City of Pittsburgh in the FOP Retiree Healthcare lawsuit in the Supreme Court, and providing for the payment thereof.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0956 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Ward McGough, LLC in an amount not to exceed Four Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Three Dollars and Fifty Cents ($4,863.50) for legal services and costs incurred, for defending a suit filed by Lamar Advertising Company against certain Council members and providing for the payment thereof.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2008-0956 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Ward McGough, LLC in an amount not to exceed Four Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Three Dollars and Fifty Cents ($4,863.50) for legal services and costs incurred, for defending a suit filed by Lamar Advertising Company against certain Council members and providing for the payment thereof.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0957 1 ResolutionResolution designating Banks and Lending Institutions to act as Depositories for the year 2009 in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article III, Depositories.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0958 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 through F. A: 5034 Ampere; B: 7127 Hamilton (DELETED); C: 2041-43 Wyandotte; D: 7051 Hamilton; E: 730 Wills; F: 1356 Lowrie (DELETED). Read and referred  Action details
2008-0959 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: 5011 Kincaid; B: 5016 Kincaid; C: 5013 Jordan. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0960 1 ResolutionResolution providing for conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property. ITEM A. A: 3579 Bigelow. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0961 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 and B. A: 100 Pasadena; B: 610 Uphold. Read and referred  Action details
2008-0969 1 CommunicationCommunication from Michael E. Lamb, City Controller, submitting a Performance Audit for the Bureau of Building Inspection for the year ended December, 2008.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0972 1 OrdinanceAmending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative, Article XI, Personnel, Chapter 197, Code of Conduct, by making various changes.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0970 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Controller to transfer funds within the City Clerk's Office in the amount of $21,000.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2008-0970 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Controller to transfer funds within the City Clerk's Office in the amount of $21,000.Read and referred  Action details
2008-0971 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Allegheny County Bureau of Elections, 604 County Office Building, Suite 604, 542 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2953 in the amount of $43,837.31 in payment of costs associated with the 2006 Special Election held to fill the vacancy of Council District #3.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2008-0971 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Allegheny County Bureau of Elections, 604 County Office Building, Suite 604, 542 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2953 in the amount of $43,837.31 in payment of costs associated with the 2006 Special Election held to fill the vacancy of Council District #3.   Action details
2008-0937 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Elizabeth Lewis Scripps, 100 7th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, as a member of the Propel Pittsburgh Commission for a term to expire on August 1, 2010. Ms. Scripps is replacing Yu-Ling Cheng.ApprovedPass Action details
2008-0949 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for December 3, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2008-0927 2 ResolutionResolution transferring a total of $7,000 from the District 9 Allotment of the Clerk's Miscellaneous Services 2008 Operating Budget account into the District 9 Crime Trust Fund. AMENDEDPass Action details
2008-0927 2 ResolutionResolution transferring a total of $7,000 from the District 9 Allotment of the Clerk's Miscellaneous Services 2008 Operating Budget account into the District 9 Crime Trust Fund. Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2008-0950 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for December 3, 2008 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2008-0934 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Bakery Square Holdings, L.P., 5550 Walnut Street, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, private sewer lines with manholes on the right-of-way of Dahlem Place for the Bakery Square Project in the 12th Ward, 9th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details