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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/3/2009 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2009-1159 1 ProclamationNow, Therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby commends Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for transpiring through the years and giving confidence to women throughout the world. Their pledge to better our communities has inspired many to follow in the legacy of their sisterhood; and Be It Further Resolved, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim Saturday, March 7 and 8, 2009 as "Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Founders Day Week-end " in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1160 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim March 2-8, 2009 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1161 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Celebrate and Share for its vision to honor 22 accomplished women and to Judy Bannon for her dedicated work on behalf of the babies of Pennsylvania; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare March 4, 2009, to be “CRIBS FOR KIDS DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1162 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends the Homeless Children's Education Fund for ten years of helping children and thanks the 2009 honorees for their service; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares March 9, 2009, “Champions for Children Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1163 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Council of the City of encourages Pittsburgh individuals, organizations and businesses to participate in Earth Hour Day 2009 and calls upon Pittsburgh's government to take the lead by turning off lights in its buildings; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares March 28, 2009, “Earth Hour Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1164 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the work of the twenty five honorees and congratulates The Pittsburgh Business Times for its vision and commitment to honor them at an event at the Downtown Hilton on March 5, 2009 ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, March 5, 2009, to be “WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1152 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Deed by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh for the Sale of Block 50-H, Lots 196, 200, 207, 208, 209, 210, 212, 258 and 265, in the 10th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 9 - Cornwall, Wicklow, Fannell Streets (Greenway)Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1153 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Robert A. and Grace S. Vargo, for the Sale of Block 56-D, Lots 132 and 134, in the 15th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 5 - 477 Kilbourne Street/Flowers Avenue (sideyard).Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1156 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 adding $2,000 to Animal Care and Welfare" and by adjusting various projects in Council District 1. The total amount of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1157 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 "Animal Care and Welfare" $2,000 and by adjusting various other projects in Council District 1 Neighborhood Needs.Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1133 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a professional services agreement or agreements with The Three Rivers Youth Shelter for the purpose of on-going professional services related to the Youth Curfew Center and providing for the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $500,000.00.Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1134 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the acquisition of the property located at 1222 Arlington Avenue, 18th Ward, Block & Lot No. 14-F-153, from Adam R. Ripley and Nicole L. Ripley or Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for $85,000 plus closing costs for use as a parking lot for the new Zone 3 police station. (Council District 3).Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1158 1 OrdinanceAmending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title 4: Public Places and Property; Article I: Public Rights of Way; Chapter 416: Obstructions, by making various changes relating to street encroachments for sidewalk cafes.Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1150 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement or agreements for Information Systems Modernization to include upgrades to the City's existing information and telecommunication systems, public safety systems, public works systems, and bureau of building inspection systems for a sum not to exceed $250,000 and for the payment of the costs thereof. Pass Action details
2009-1151 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement or agreements for enhancements and upgrades for of the City's Public Safety systems, mobile data computers, and Automated Police Reporting Systems for a sum not to exceed $150,000 and for the payment of the costs thereof.Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1130 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement or agreements for the hiring of outside legal counsel and consultants to represent the City of Pittsburgh in connection with the conduct of labor negotiations and various litigation matters at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00 (Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars).Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1131 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement or agreements for the hiring of Blaine Lucas of Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, PC, Two Gateway Center, 603 Stanwix Street, 7th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 for representation of the City of Pittsburgh in the Lamar Advertising Company LED Zoning Appeal, at a cost not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00).Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1132 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement or agreements for the hiring of the Cohen Law Group to represent the City of Pittsburgh in connection with the conduct of negotiations for renewal of a cable franchise agreement in the City of Pittsburgh with Comcast, Inc., at a cost not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1139 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. Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1140 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. Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1141 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.Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1142 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. Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1143 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 $50,000.00.Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1144 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 renovation of the Mellon Park restroom facility. Cost not to exceed $80,000.00.Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1146 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 2009 Farmers' Market. Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1147 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 2009 Farmers' Market. Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1148 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a License Agreement with the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, Immaculate Conception School parking lot for a 2009 Farmers' Market. Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1149 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 2009 Farmers' Market. Read and referredPass Action details
2009-1154 1 Appointment-InformingResolution informing City Council of the appointment of Ameenah Salaam, 143 Oakbrook Circle, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 , as a District 2 member of the Pittsburgh Cable Communications Advisory Committee with a term to expire December 31, 2009. Ms. Salaam is replacing Michael Galovich.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1155 1 Appointment-InformingResolution informing City Council of the appointment of Robert Jon Hairston, Jr., 1120 Climax Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15210, as a District 3 member of the Pittsburgh Cable Communications Advisory Committee with a term to expire December 31, 2011.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1128 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for February 25, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1110 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the sum of $175,000.00 to Matthew Loughren, Esquire and Jason T. Pifer, Administrator of the Estate of Michelle Pearce; c/o Matthew Loughren, Esquire; Loughren, Loughren, and Loughren, PC; 3204 Grant Building; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219; in full and final settlement of an action filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to No. GD-03-15628.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1165 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby wish to voice its approval of the Employee Free Choice Act with Pennsylvania's State Senate and its House of Representatives. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby also wish to urge both governing bodies to pass the Employee Free Choice Act, and restore the right to form a union for millions of American workers.AdoptedPass Action details