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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/9/2009 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2009-1492 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and commend the George Westinghouse Lady Bulldogs Basketball Team for their hard work and contribution to the City of Pittsburgh. BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby declare June 9, 2009, “GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE LADY BULLDOGS DAY”, in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1493 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Three Rivers Arts Festival on its dedicated commitment to exposing the community to the arts; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the month of June as “THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL MONTH” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1494 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend The Delta Foundation and the Pridefest Committee for their commitment to promote unity and visibility for the GLBT Community and for their diligent work in promoting awareness and support in the Pittsburgh region; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare June 8 - June 14, 2009, to be “PITTSBURGH PRIDE WEEK” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1495 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends the P.R.O.M.I.S.E. Group on its very positive efforts to bring the community together and raise our youth from the depths of shiftless and rootless violence; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, June 9, 2009, to be “P.R.O.M.I.S.E. Group Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1496 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby commend and congratulate Professor Eddie Rose on his superior accomplish­ments and his dedication to the youth of the City of Pittsburgh, and does hereby declare June 9, 2009, to be “Professor Eddie Rose Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1497 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and congratulate Pittsburgh Schaeffer K-8; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, June 9, 2009, to be “Pittsburgh Schaeffer Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. “Whale Done” Pittsburgh Schaeffer!AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1498 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and congratulate Best Buddies, Pittsburgh Office ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, June 9, 2009, to be “BEST BUDDIES DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh. Best Buddies: Nina Barone, Ryan Lipovsky, John Wetzel, Vincent Cutruzzula, Gabriella Lorusso, Kelly Booker, Tyrelle Farris, Amon Penny, Julian Patton, Jessica McGough, Tony Burke, Lashawna Richards, Monique Carter, Britney Buckner, Shanice Wannamaker, Jacqueline Ostrowski, Ashley Siweckyj, Nick Batyfefer, Kelsie Conley, Justin Chismar, Andria Halsey, Brandy Patterson, Andrew Dreshler, Amanda Young, Scott Weimer, Alferd Patella, LaRaisha Brown, William Lewis, Hadi Fuadin, Elijah Peterson. Associate Buddies: Megan Hoffman, Karissa Flynn, Kaitlyn Ferina, Jamilah Butler, Shanna Sunseri, India Thomas, Kailin Clawson, Holly Klein, Sara Murrio, Kristi Quinn, Bryan Woodfork, Casey Battista, Jake Gipko, Chantel Peterson, and David Wetzel.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1499 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend The European Center of Excellence at the University of Pittsburgh for its important work and for convening this Policy Conference at the University of Pittsburgh on June 11-13, 2009, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby welcome Ambassador Luis Gallegos to our city and commends his leadership within the disability community and lauds his international efforts on disability and further recognizes the hard work, achievements and dedication that Ambassador Luis Gallegos has exhibited throughout his career which serves as an example of the commitment to the betterment of the international community that all should strive to attain. AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1500 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the American Civil Liberties Union Greater Pittsburgh Chapter for the 20 Year Anniversary of its landmark Supreme Court victory and congratulates Roslyn M. Litman for a career dedicated to preserving rights and freedoms for every citizen; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, June 11, 2009, to be “ ROSLYN M. LITMAN DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1501 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Pittsburgh Filmmakers/ Pittsburgh Center for the Arts for their remarkable contribution to the arts community in the region and congratulates Tina Williams Brewer for a lifetime of extraordinary accomplishment ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, June 12, 2009, to be “ TINA WILLIAMS BREWER DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1485 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the following Publicly-Owned properties in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Centre Avenue Corridor -- Council District No. 6 - Site Assemblage for Residential Development): Read and referred  Action details
2009-1486 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all of the City's right, title and interest, if any, in and to the following publicly-owned properties in the 3rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Centre Avenue Corridor) - Council District No. 6 - Site Assemblage for Commercial Development):Read and referred  Action details
2009-1487 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Dunkirk Street LLC, for the Sale of Block 83-N, Lots 313 and 318, in the 11th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 9 - 5516 Broad Street/5517 Dunkirk Street (sideyard).Read and referred  Action details
2009-1488 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Stanley A. Lowe, for the Sale of Block 7-B, Lot 376, in the 21st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 6 - 1113 Manhattan Street (sideyard).Read and referred  Action details
2009-1489 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the following Publicly-Owned Properties in the 3rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (South Crawford Area -- Council District No. 6 - Site Assemblage for Residential Development): Read and referred  Action details
2009-1490 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned Properties in the 13th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh Designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 175-B, Lots 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139 and 145, (Council District No. 9 - Site Assemblage for Residential Development - 7501, 7503, 7505, 7509, 7511, 7513, and 7531 Susquehanna Street).Read and referred  Action details
2009-1491 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending Ord. No. 4 of 2009, effective 1-1-2010, entitled, "An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title 4: Public Places and Property; Article I: Public Rights of Way; Chapter 416: Obstructions, by making changes relating to street encroachments for sidewalk cafes" by adding language to Section 416.12, Effective Date.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2009-1491 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending Ord. No. 4 of 2009, effective 1-1-2010, entitled, "An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title 4: Public Places and Property; Article I: Public Rights of Way; Chapter 416: Obstructions, by making changes relating to street encroachments for sidewalk cafes" by adding language to Section 416.12, Effective Date.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1483 1 ResolutionResolution providing the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for payments and agreements or agreements with various agencies to conduct a summer youth employment program to youth residing in the City of Pittsburgh, wages and fringe benefits for supervisor/participant/administrative staff, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, participant physicals, transportation, copier and supplies, and administrative expenditures necessary to implement the 2009 Pittsburgh Partnership Summer Youth Program; and providing the periodic transfer of funds to be used in the Pittsburgh Partnership Summer Youth Program for payment of cost thereof, cost not to exceed $150,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1484 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of an application or applications by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Labor and/or Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a grant or grants in connection with the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) and/or the Joint Jobs Initiative Program Employment Advancement and Retention Network (EARN);Read and referred  Action details
2009-1479 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 U. A: 5402 Second; B: 1006 Jerome; C: 5165 Dearborn; D: 7127 Hamilton; E: 926 Lindberg; F: 2622 Norwood; G: 2148 Perrysville; H: 712 and 714 Armandale ; I: 640 Lillian; J: 1520 Arlington; K: 1000 Tweed; L: 1101-03, 1105 & 1107 N. Lang; M: 28 Divinity; N: 54 Rostock (DELETED); O: 1024 Hall (DELETED): P: 152 Southern; Q: 814 Crawford; R: 1621 Antrim; S: 7143 Vassar; T: 2131 Vodeli; U: 1527 Brighton (DELETED).Read and referred  Action details
2009-1480 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. ITEM A. A: 1905, 1907, 1909 & 1911 St. Ives Street and 1109, 1111, 1113 & 1115 Lamont Street. Read and referred  Action details
2009-1481 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 through E. A: 6915 Kelly; B: 733 Cherokee; C: 1839 Diaz; D: 1341 Spring Garden; E: 129 Carver. Read and referred  Action details
2009-1482 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. ITEM A: A: 1617 McBride Street. Read and referred  Action details
2009-1502 1 Appointment-InformingResolution informing Council of the appointment by Councilman William Peduto of Stephen G. MacIsaac, 6658 Northumberland Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, as a Member of the Pittsburgh Cable Communications Advisory Committee representing District 8, for a term to expire December 31, 2009Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1475 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for June 3, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1436 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 675, effective January 1, 2009, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2009 Capital Budget and the 2009 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2009 through 2013 Capital Improvement Program,” by adjusting various line items in accordance with comprehensive capital budget amendments to reflect the allocation of additional federal resources under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1476 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for June 3, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1437 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 162-08, effective April 10, 2008, regarding the 2008 CDBG Street Resurfacing Program, by increasing the total by $1,350,000.00, from $540,000.00, to $1,890,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1438 1 ResolutionResolution amending resolution 228-09, effective May 8, 2009, regarding the 2009 CDBG Street Resurfacing Program, by increasing the total by $200,000.00, from $2,500,000.00, to $2,700,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1439 1 ResolutionResolution amending resolution 096-09, effective March 20, 2009, regarding the 2009 Street Resurfacing Program, by decreasing the total by $1,550,000.00, from $7,000,000.00, to $5,450,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1440 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. A cost not to exceed $675,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1441 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 $540,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1442 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 Bridge Repairs program; and further providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $1,130,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1443 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 Neighborhood Street Improvements; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $70,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1444 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 $75,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1445 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 $460,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1446 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 Police Zones 1 and 2, and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $50,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1477 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for June 3, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2008-0510 2 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning; Chapter 911, Primary Uses, Section 911.02 Use Table, by amending existing language in the definition of Custodial Care Facility.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1081 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title Nine, Article One, Chapter 902 Section 902.03, Zoning District Maps Nos. 5 and 6 by changing various zoning district classifications in the PERRY NORTH 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1368 1 ResolutionResolution extending the term of real property, earned income tax, net profits, mercantile and business privilege taxes within a specified geographic area designated as a Keystone Opportunity Zone or a Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone within the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in order to foster economic opportunities, stimulate industrial, commercial and residential improvements and prevent physical and infrastructure deterioration in those areas, upon certain terms and conditions. (Council Districts 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1447 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 624, effective November 21, 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 2008 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 increase the amount allocated from $16,490,923.00, to $20,969,174 (+4,478,251 CDBG-R) to the following projects: “Capital Equipment Purchase” (+$478,251); “Bridge Repairs” (+$380,000); “Neighborhood Street Improvements” (+$70,000); “Disabled and Public Sidewalk Program” (+$75,000); “Street Resurfacing” (+$1,350,000); “Slope Failure Remediation” (+$75,000); “Wall, Step, and Fence Program” (+$540,000); “Police Zone Renovations” (+$50Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1448 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution # 239, effective May 8, 2009, entitled: 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 2009 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 increase the amount allocated from $ 16,000,000 to $ 16,647,702 (+$ 647,702) to the following projects: “Administration-City Planning” (+$47,702); “Comprehensive Planning” (+$100,000); “Splash Zones” (+$300,000); “Street Resurfacing” (+$200,000).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1478 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for June 3, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.    Action details
2009-1325 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in which URA will make a $50,000 grant to the City to reimburse the City for completed curb, sidewalk and street improvements in the Highland Park business district. (Council District 7)Passed FinallyPass Action details