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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/30/2009 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2009-1589 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Royal Bank of Scotland, Citizens Bank and Charter One for this important program , recognizes The First Tee of Pittsburgh for making a difference in the lives of its participants and congratulates Donnie Ray Black for this outstanding achievement; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, July 7, 2009, to be “ DONNIE BLACK DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1590 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Kiwanis Club of Sheraden for sponsoring an Aktion Club to recognize the value of citizens living with disabilities; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the Kiwanis Club of Sheraden to be an organization that recognizes the value of human life. AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1591 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does, hereby, commend the caring and dedicated staff of the Western PA Humane Society for all that they do for all of the animals in their care and for going that extra mile with Duncan and all dogs like him. AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1592 1 Small Games of ChanceWHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania wishes to recognize the Hilltop Economic Development Corporation as a civic and/or service association under the local options Small Games of Chance Act; and WHEREAS, the Hilltop Economic Development Corporation (the "Applicant") maintains its principal place of business and conducts its principal activities at 320 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15210; and WHEREAS, the Applicant desires to operate certain small games of chance and/or conduct raffles to generate funds to finance its operations and further its charitable purposes; and WHEREAS, under the Local Options Small Games of Chance Act, as amended (the "Act"), the Applicant must procure a license from the Treasurer of the County of Allegheny before doing so; and WHEREAS, the Act also provides that any non-profit organization, not affiliated with a national or state association, must procure a Resolution from the governing body of the municipality in which the association conducts its principal activities, affirming its status as a civic and/or sAdoptedPass Action details
2009-1593 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recommends that the Board of Health of the Allegheny County Health Department support the proposed revisions to the Air Toxics Guidelines and requests that the revisions to the Air Toxics Guidelines be enacted as the official policy of the Air Quality Program of the Allegheny County Health Department; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to all members of the Board of Health of the Allegheny County Health Department.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1595 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the honor brought to the City of Pittsburgh by our star players participating in international tournaments on the world's stage, and to express pride in Steve Gregory, John Rethage and all the Team Pittsburgh players, board members and volunteers, does hereby declare Tuesday, June 30, 2009, to be “Steve Gregory and John Rethage Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1584 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 347, effective June 16, 2009, 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 reprogram funds in the Public Works Department from “Ballfield Lighting” (-460,000) to “Bridge Repairs” (+277,500) and to “Neighborhood Street Improvements” (+120,000); and to Disabled and Public Sidewalk Program” (+62,500). Read and referred  Action details
2009-1585 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 348, effective June 16, 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 $16,647,702 to $16,682,767 (+ $35,065) to the following project: “Street Resurfacing” (+ 35,065).Read and referred  Action details
2009-1582 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 $750,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1583 1 ResolutionResolution granting to Equitable Gas Company a permanent pipeline easement and a temporary construction easement through designated City of Pittsburgh property bounded by lands within Sheridan Park. Read and referred  Action details
2009-1581 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the City Controller to create a special trust fund designated as the “Stimulus Trust Fund”, for the purpose of depositing funds received through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Stimulus) to be used for purposes as set forth in approved agreements. Creation of this trust fund will keep the City of Pittsburgh compliant with ARRA requirements stipulating all funds received from the act must be isolated.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1586 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Patrick J. Beck, 5342 Pocusset Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, as a member of the Shade Tree Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2012.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2009-1587 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Lisa Ceoffe, 5715 McCandless Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, as a member of the Shade Tree Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2012.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2009-1588 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the reappointment of Maribeth Hook, 511 S. Lang Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, as a member of the Shade Tree Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2012.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2009-1594 1 CommunicationCommunication from Micheal E. Lamb, City Controller submitting a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended December 31, 2008.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1578 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for June 24, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1423 3 OrdinanceOrdinance adopting and approving the implementation of the Amended Recovery Plan, dated May 20, 2009, prepared by the Recovery Plan Coordinator pursuant to the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act and authorizing and instructing the City Solicitor and/or City Clerk to prepare for enactment, adoption and execution any Ordinances, Resolutions, Agreements and other documents necessary for the implementation of The Amended Recovery Plan.AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTEPass Action details
2009-1423 3 OrdinanceOrdinance adopting and approving the implementation of the Amended Recovery Plan, dated May 20, 2009, prepared by the Recovery Plan Coordinator pursuant to the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act and authorizing and instructing the City Solicitor and/or City Clerk to prepare for enactment, adoption and execution any Ordinances, Resolutions, Agreements and other documents necessary for the implementation of The Amended Recovery Plan.Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2009-1506 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a Four Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Five Dollar and Sixty-Six Cent ($4,665.66) warrant in favor of Maureen Jensen-Woodward c/o G. Christopher Apessos, Esquire, Ainsman, Levine & Drexler, LLC, 330 Grant Street, Suite 2201, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in settlement of an action filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania at GD 06-019506 for personal injuries and damages arising from a trip and fall on or about February 10, 2005, at or near 1506 East Carson Street, in the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1507 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Sheraton Hotel Station Square in an amount not to exceed ten thousand dollars, for the Citiparks Seniors Program Volunteer Recognition Gala; and providing for the payment thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1579 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for June 24, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1509 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a License and Maintenance Agreement with the Central Northside Neighborhood Council to maintain a planting median strip stretching from the intersection of Federal Street and Hemlock to Federal Street and Alpine Avenue.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1510 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a License and Maintenance Agreement with the Friends of the Riverfront to construct and maintain a canoe/kayak rack and launch facility along the left bank of the Ohio River at the end of Westhall Street. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1535 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Friendship Development Associates, Inc., 5530 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, private sewer laterals at 103, 109 and 115 Gross Street in the 8th Ward, 7th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1580 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Human Resources for June 24, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1536 1 ResolutionResolution 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 $431,798.Passed FinallyPass Action details