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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/27/2009 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2009-1916 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Morning Glory Coffeehouse and its proprietor Jeffrey Alexander on his first full year of operation and wishes him tremendous success as he continues to support both local and international musicians and artists, and hosts community events for many years to come; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare October 30th, 2009 as Morning Glory Coffeehouse Day in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1917 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes the 5th Anniversary of the Women and Girls Foundation and commends the event's honorees for their service to the Pittsburgh region; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares November 7, 2009 “Women and Girls Foundation Anniversary Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1918 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the 2009 Partners in Leadership Awards and thanks the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania for assisting our local veterans as they transition back to civilian life; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares October 29, 2009, “A Tribute to Veterans Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1919 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh for all of their work and affirm the City of Pittsburgh's commitment to eradicating domestic violence and promoting awareness of its devastating effects along with ways in which it can be combated.; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, October 27, 2009, to be the “DAY WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN A VIOLENT RELATIONSHIP AND TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1920 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate the Westwood Women's Club for 90 years of service and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, October 27, 2009, to be “WESTWOOD WOMEN'S DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-1891 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with East End Cooperative Ministry, Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, Womanspace East, Operation Safety Net and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for administrative, operating essential services, and/or renovation costs for their shelters under the State Emergency Shelter Grant Program, at a cost not to exceed $131,303.00.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1892 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with URA's application for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $250,000 for the Phipps Conservatory Phase III project. (Council Districts 3 & 5)Read and referred  Action details
2009-1893 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the execution of a cooperation agreement or agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in which URA will transfer up to $4,500,000 to the City for the East Liberty Infrastructure Project. (Council Districts 8 and 9)Read and referred  Action details
2009-1894 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant of up to $250,000 for the Phipps Conservatory Phase III project. (Council Districts 3 & 5)Read and referred  Action details
2009-1895 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 Property in the 13th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 174-N, Lot 182 (Council District No.9 - Site Assemblage for Residential Development - 512-522 N. Homewood Avenue).Read and referred  Action details
2009-1896 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire that property in the 13th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh owned by the Abundant Faith in Christ Fellowship Church and designated as Block 174-N, Lot 186, in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny, under the Residential Land Reserve Fund (524 North Homewood Avenue - Council District No. 9).Read and referred  Action details
2009-1897 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 Property in the 12th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 124-J, Lots 162, 163, 164, 165, and 169 (Council District No. 9 - Site Assemblage for Commercial Development - McDonald Street).Read and referred  Action details
2009-1898 1 ResolutionResolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 85, AFL-CIO, for the sale of Disposition Parcel 2, in the 21st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, in Redevelopment Area No. 27 - Block 22-E, Lots 346, 347, 348, 358 and 359, Chateau, Hoffman, Knott Streets - Council District No. 6 (commercial sideyard/parking).Read and referred  Action details
2009-1899 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Ollie Lee, Jr. for the Sale of Block 22-P, Lot 261, in the 21st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 6 (1407 Stedman Street - Sideyard)Read and referred  Action details
2009-1900 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Joe T. Weathers, for the Sale of Block 173-C, Lots 11 and 12, in the 12th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 9 - 1656-1658 Lincoln Avenue (sideyard).Read and referred  Action details
2009-1901 1 ResolutionResolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and JRA Federal Street, L.P. for the sale of Block 23-L, Lots 90, 91, 92, and part of Lots 76, 78, and 79, in the 22nd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, in Redevelopment Area No.51 - 2-4 W. North Avenue and 1107, 1109, 1111, 1113 Federal Street --Council District No.6 (commercial/residential development).Read and referred  Action details
2009-1902 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 Property in the 23rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh Designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 23-S, Lots 165, 165A, 166, under the Residential Land Reserve Fund - 506-508 E. Ohio Street and 507 Emlin Street - (Council District No. 1).Read and referred  Action details
2009-1903 1 ResolutionResolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Center Alliance Church for the sale of Block 23-S, Lots 165, 165A, 166, in the 23rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 1 - 506-508 E. Ohio Street and 507 Emlin Street.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1904 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Five - Traffic, Article VII - Parking, Chapter 541: General Parking Regulations, Section 541.08, Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh, by adding language to require the Public Parking Authority to obtain legislative approval from Council prior to the issuance of a Request for Proposal for the sale or lease of any assets.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1905 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and the Borough of Ingram in connection with the paving of Middletown Road and providing for the payment thereof by the Borough to the City of the costs associated with the paving of the Borough's portion of Middletown Road. The estimated cost of preparation and completion of work is One Hundred Fifty Three Thousand Eighty Six Dollars and Seventy-Four Cents ($153,086.74).Waived under Rule 8  Action details
2009-1905 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and the Borough of Ingram in connection with the paving of Middletown Road and providing for the payment thereof by the Borough to the City of the costs associated with the paving of the Borough's portion of Middletown Road. The estimated cost of preparation and completion of work is One Hundred Fifty Three Thousand Eighty Six Dollars and Seventy-Four Cents ($153,086.74).Read and referred  Action details
2009-1889 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor to accept on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, a grant from the Department of Justice in the amount of $142,000, and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with qualified drug treatment programs for drug treatment services, with qualified non-profit agencies for project coordination services, with qualified organizations for community surveying, social, educational, recreational, youth development, and other related services including transfer of salaries and fringe benefits, supply purchases, equipment purchases, travel reimbursement, and other expenses in connection with the City's Operation Weed and Seed Program in the neighborhoods of Chartiers City, Crafton Heights, Elliott, Esplen, Fairywood, Sheraden, West End, and Windgap.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2009-1889 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor to accept on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, a grant from the Department of Justice in the amount of $142,000, and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with qualified drug treatment programs for drug treatment services, with qualified non-profit agencies for project coordination services, with qualified organizations for community surveying, social, educational, recreational, youth development, and other related services including transfer of salaries and fringe benefits, supply purchases, equipment purchases, travel reimbursement, and other expenses in connection with the City's Operation Weed and Seed Program in the neighborhoods of Chartiers City, Crafton Heights, Elliott, Esplen, Fairywood, Sheraden, West End, and Windgap.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1890 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor to accept on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, a grant from the Department of Justice in the amount of $142,000, and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with qualified drug treatment programs for drug treatment services, with qualified non-profit agencies for project coordination services, with qualified organizations for community surveying, social, educational, recreational, youth development, and other related services including transfer of salaries and fringe benefits, supply purchases, equipment purchases, travel reimbursement, and other expenses in connection with the City's Operation Weed and Seed Program in the Lawrenceville neighborhood.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2009-1890 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor to accept on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, a grant from the Department of Justice in the amount of $142,000, and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with qualified drug treatment programs for drug treatment services, with qualified non-profit agencies for project coordination services, with qualified organizations for community surveying, social, educational, recreational, youth development, and other related services including transfer of salaries and fringe benefits, supply purchases, equipment purchases, travel reimbursement, and other expenses in connection with the City's Operation Weed and Seed Program in the Lawrenceville neighborhood.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1888 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a $2,691.16 warrant in favor of Lorina Wise, of 1146 Brintell Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, in settlement of a claim for sidewalk damage due to City tree roots on May 26, 2009.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1906 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to establish Sustainable Purchasing Criteria to guide purchasing activities on behalf of the City.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1907 1 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One - Administrative, Article III - Organization, Chapter 111 - Departments Generally, by adding Chapter 146, entitled, Sustainability Coordinator, and setting forth responsibilities.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1908 1 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One - Administrative, Article IX - Boards, Commissions and Authorities, Chapter 178 - Community Advisory Boards, by adding Section 178C, entitled, Sustainability Commissions.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1909 1 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Six - Conduct, Article I - Regulated Rights and Actions, Chapter 619 - Refuse Collection and Recycling, by adding language relative to the regulation of recycling in the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1910 1 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article V - Use Regulations, Chapter 912 - Accessory Uses and Structures, by adding language to permit extensive green roofs and intensive green roofs in various zoning districts. Read and referred  Action details
2009-1911 1 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article VI - Development Standards, Chapter 915 - Environmental Performance Standards, by adding Section 915.05 entitled, Municipal Building Energy Sustainability.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1912 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 232, effective April 19, 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 in Council District 2; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding $1,912.36 to Onala Club and by deleting the same amount from West Pittsburgh Partnership, in Council District 2. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $1,000,000.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1913 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 654, effective October 25, 2001, entitled, “Resolution 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 City Council's 2001 Neighborhood Needs Supplement Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof,” by adding $8,485.60 to Onala Club and by reducing West Pittsburgh Partnership line item by the same amount.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1914 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital Budget and the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; 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 $1,912.36 to Onala Club and by deleting the same amount from West Pittsburgh Partnership.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1915 1 ResolutionResolution further Amending Resolution No. 424 of 2001, effective June 19, 2001, entitled "Further amending Resolution No. 976 effective January 1, 1996, as amended, Adopting and Approving the 1996 Capital Budget and the 1996 Community Development Block Grant by creating a new line item, City Clerk Office Modernization Project Grant # 2271000 for the purpose of augmenting neighborhood needs programs and/or the District Improvement Fund, and transferring $1,128,892.00 from Grant/Liberty to City Clerk's Office Modernization" by adding $8,485.60 to Onala Club and by reducing West Pittsburgh Partnership line item by the same amount.Read and referred  Action details
2009-1883 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for October 21, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1835 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 and B: A: 346 Shaler; B: 64 Beltzhoover. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1836 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: 5608 Rodger (part); B: 615 Norman; C: 517 Saline; D: 21 Mayflower; E: 1208 Lindberg. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1837 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: 520 Dunloe. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1838 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: 332 Hancock; B: 505 Fairywood; C: 312 Oregon; D: 218 Caledonia; E: 228 Stanhope; F: 215 Tabor; G: 125 Stratford; H: 708 Maytide; I: 1245 High (DELETED); J: 516 Dunloe; K: 6640 Marietta; L: 2867 N. Charles; M: 5532 Second; N: 1916 Sedgwick; O: 2149 Holyoke; P: 1002-04 Salter; Q: 1343, 1349 & 1351 Spring Garden; R: 1401 Columbus; S: 1102 Larimer; T: 425 S. Bouquet (DELETED); U: 821 Cassatt; V: 1008 Crucible; W: 7023 Bennett; X: 1318 W. North; Y: 2208 Dellrose; Z: 1422 Gardner (DELETED).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1839 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 C. A: 1511 Westfield; B: 1831 Realty; C: 2700 & 2702 Stromberg. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1840 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 P. A: 231 N. Fairmount; B: 4915 Kincaid; C: 4919 Kincaid; D: 4921 Kincaid; E: 5112 Kincaid; F: 250 Alpine; G: 1527 Arch and 1527 Pryor; H: 105 Brim; I: 107 Brim; J: 209 Carrington; K: 1528 Federal; L: 1532 Federal; M: 27 Jacksonia; N: 29 Jacksonia; O: 1321 Reddour; P: 1527 Saturn. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1841 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 and by ordinance 74 of 1925 which authorized the taking of McKinley Park which was taken by condemnation proceedings in the Court of Common Pleas at Number: 1437 of July Term 1925. ITEM A. A: Saw Mill Run Boulevard. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1848 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Finance to convey a portion of the city owned property at 1201 Mifflin Road, situated in the 31st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, to the Urban Redevelopment Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, for purposes of developing housing for low income senior citizens. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1884 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for October 21, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1849 2 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 291, effective June 9, 2008 entitled: The Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh are hereby authorized to enter into an Agreement or Agreements, in a form approved by the City Solicitor, with the following 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(s) or use existing contract(s) for street paving and other related costs, for the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and installation thereof, at a cost not to exceed $1,000,000.00 chargeable to and payable from the 2005 Community Development Block Grant Program “City Council” so as to reprogram funds in City Council from “Greenfield Organization-anti Drug Initiative” (-4,000.00) to the “First Tee” (+3,000.00) and “District 5-Tree Planting” (+1,000.00) and from Carnegie Library-Hazelwood (-$1,000) to Hazelwood Initiative (Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1885 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Urban Recreation for October 21, 2009 with an Affirmatiave Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1842 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract or contracts, agreements or agreements, lease or leases, professional service agreements or the use of existing contracts, leases or agreements, design, construction and other services, along with other approved expenditures and for the payment of supplies, equipment, materials, rentals, and other services for the construction of a new soccer field in Riverview Park. Cost not to exceed $941,090.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1843 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, in the amount of $50,000.00 for expenditures related to the Brookline Multi-Purpose Fitness Room.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1844 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, in the amount of $10,000.00 for expenditures related to the Public Mosaic Art Project.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1886 1 ReportReport of the Committee on General and Government Services for October 21, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1845 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the letting, for and during the calendar year 2010, of contracts and for the use of existing contracts for the maintenance, repair, rental and/or leasing, rehabilitation, renovation, inspection or servicing, including the furnishing of labor and materials necessary thereof; of personal property, and also for bonding, insurance, printing and any other related services, and for the maintenance and repair of buildings, structures or any other properties in the custody of the various Departments of the City of Pittsburgh, and for any miscellaneous services in and for any or all Departments of the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment of the costs thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1847 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to issue a request for proposals from private asset redistribution and liquidation management services that can auction surplus City of Pittsburgh property to other government organizations and the general public.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1887 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for October 21, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1780 1 ResolutionResolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license, License No. R-8775, from Specialty Group, 3205 McKnight East Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, as identified in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, docket #130, formerly known as JmyGeez, Inc., 1822 Main St., Pittsburgh PA 15215 to Applicant Dia Isha, Inc., 810 Ivy St., Pittsburgh, PA 15232, for the premises located at 810 Ivy St., Pittsburgh, PA 15232 pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461.Passed FinallyPass Action details