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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/1/2009 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2009-2018 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Joy of Cookies Cookie Tour as it celebrates its tenth anniversary; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, December 3, 2009, “Joy of Cookies Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-2019 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Council of the City of Pittsburgh thanks George Specter for his years of service and dedication to the City's Law Department and wishes him well in future endeavors; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares December 1, 2009, “George Specter Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2009-2020 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes Rachel Rothenberg for her knowledge and skill in winning the Jeopardy! 2009 Teen Tournament and for her generosity in donating to local charities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares December 1, 2009, “Rachel Rothenberg Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2009-2021 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes Chatham University's 140th anniversary and thanks the college for encouraging scholarship, leadership and civic duty; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares December 3, 2009, “Chatham University Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2009-2022 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Amen Corner for its good work and for recognizing Victoria Berdnik as an outstanding leader in the community and to the Amen Corner; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, December 3, 2009, to be “VICTORIA BERNDIK DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-2023 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Amen Corner for its good work and for recognizing Richard V. Piacentini with the Fred E. Obley Award for his outstanding business leadership and excellence in the City of Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, December 3, 2009, to be “RICHARD PIACENTINI DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-2024 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, 1. That the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the urgency of stabilizing the climate and believes that the City of Pittsburgh has a part to play in this endeavor. 2. That the Council of City of Pittsburgh encourages the U.S. Senate, and Pennsylvania's Senators Arlen Specter and Robert Casey in particular, to pass the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act to protect the climate and advance clean energy solutions before the next round of international climate negotiations in Copenhagen in December 2009. This Act should meet the following standards in order to maximize the environmental and economic benefits to residents of the City of Pittsburgh: (a) Ensure that global warming emissions reductions remain at the science-based targets of 20% by 2020 and 83% by 2050. (b) Ensure that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) retains the authority to regulate pollution from existing power plants and that new coal plants must meet standards for global warming pollution as set forth in the Clean Air Act and further clarified inAdoptedPass Action details
2009-2006 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 3rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 2-H, Lots 147, 149, 150, 151, and Block 11-E, Lots 45, 46, 49, 50, 51, 52A, 54, 56, 57, 58, 60A, 62, 63, 64, 65, 65A, 66, 68, 69, 70, 72, 73, and 296 (Council District No. 6 - Site Assemblage for future development - Colwell Street).Read and referred  Action details
2009-2007 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 49-N, Lot 10, in the 6th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, 3450 Butler Street - Council District No.7 (Greenspace).Read and referred  Action details
2009-2008 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the acquisition of the property located at 1228 Arlington Avenue, 18th Ward, Block & Lot No. 14-F-149, from Ashley J. Craven or Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for $25,000 plus closing costs for use as a parking lot for the new Zone 3 police station. (Council District 3)Read and referred  Action details
2009-1997 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 or Lands and Buildings by fixing the rate of taxation effective as of January 1, 2010. Read and referred  Action details
2009-1998 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 [2009] 2010. Read and referred  Action details
2009-1999 1 ResolutionResolution realigning a total of $5,039,500 between various accounts within the 2009 Operating Budget. This transfer is necessary for the 2009 closeout in order to meet expenditures for the remainder of the fiscal year.Read and referred  Action details
2009-2000 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a $2,601.89 warrant in favor of Highwood Condominium Association, of 372 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, in settlement of a claim for sidewalk damage due to City tree roots on July 20, 2009. Read and referred  Action details
2009-2001 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a $5,000.00 warrant in favor of Richard & Yvette Smith, of 1257 Ingham Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, in settlement of a claim for sidewalk damage due to City tree roots on February 27, 2009.Read and referred  Action details
2009-2002 1 Resolution2009-2061Read and referred  Action details
2009-2012 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the reappointment of Kirk Burkley, 206 West North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, as a member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a term to expire on December 31, 2012.   Action details
2009-2003 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, lease or leases, grant agreements, professional service agreements or the use of existing contracts, leases or agreements, and other services, along with other approved expenditures for the City's Comprehensive Open Space, Parks and Recreation Plan. Cost not to exceed $100,000.Read and referred  Action details
2009-2004 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 construction of Splash Zones, aquatic playground facilities. Cost not to exceed $500,000.Read and referred  Action details
2009-2005 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 and enhancement of City recreation and senior centers. Cost not to exceed $100,000.Read and referred  Action details
2009-2009 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the reappointment of Todd Reidbord, 1437 Inverness Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, as a member of the City Planning Commission for a term to expire on January 2, 2016.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2009-2010 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the reappointment of Page Thomas, 1 Odanah Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, as a member of the City Planning Commission for a term to expire on January 2, 2016. Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2009-2011 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Maelene Myers, 5820 Wayne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, as a member of the City Planning Commission for a term to expire on January 2, 2014.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2009-2012 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the reappointment of Kirk Burkley, 206 West North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, as a member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a term to expire on December 31, 2012.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2009-2013 1 Appointment-InformingResolution informing City Council of the reappointment of Linda Judson, 5501 Fair Oaks Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 , as a member of the Pittsburgh Parking Authority with a term to expire April 30, 2014.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2009-2014 1 Appointment-InformingResolution informing City Council of the reappointment of Robert D. Jones, 8370 Bricelyn Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 , as a member of the Allegheny Regional Asset District with a term to expire December 31, 2013.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2009-2015 1 Appointment-InformingResolution informing City Council of the reappointment of Stanley J. Parker, 2581 Beechwood Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 , as a member of the Allegheny Regional Asset District with a term to expire December 31, 2013.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2009-2016 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Kilolo Luckett, 6960 Meade Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, as a member of the Art Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2013.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2009-2017 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Isobel Storch, 1105 DeVictor Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, as a member of the Ethics Hearing Board for a term to expire on August 1, 2011.Held, Pending Interview  Action details
2009-1992 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for November 23, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1950 2 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. ITEMS A and B A. 1119 Brabec; B: 2150 Whited; C: 1021 Chestnut.( DELETED) Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1951 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: 77 Edenvale; B: 10 Ogden; C: 1731 McCullough and 1730 Brighton; D: 2236 Dellrose; E: 2249 McClaren. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1952 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 D. A: 5272 Carnegie; B: 1612 Westfield; C: 1386 Paulson; D: 5513 Dunkirk. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1993 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for November 23, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1953 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to dedicate, as right of way for a public highway, a portion of the City owned Eliza Furnace Trail, Part of Block and Lot 11-S-95, in the South Oakland Neighborhood of the Council District No. 6, for the widening of Bates Street, Pennsylvania Highway Route No. 885, at the intersection with Second Avenue.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1994 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for November 23, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1955 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Agreements or Contract, with a Vendor or Vendors, for the purpose of purchasing a monochrome all-in-one large format Print/Copy/Scan system at a cost not to exceed $14,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1956 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 763 approved December 31, 1998, entitled “Amending Resolution No. 221 approved April 15, 1997, entitled amending Resolution No. 578, approved July 31, 1996, entitled amending Resolution No. 206, approved April 11, 1996, entitled providing for implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “Y” in the Shadyside community (Council District #8) pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549”, so as to amend streets included in Area “Y”.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1957 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 220, approved 1997, entitled “Amending Resolution No. 579 approved July 31, 1996, entitled Amending Resolution No. 121, approved March 12, 1996, entitled providing for the implementation of Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “X” in the Shadyside community (Council District #8) pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549,” so as to amend streets included in Area “X”.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1676 2 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning; Article VIII, Review and Enforcement; Section 922.11, Planned Developments, by adding one new subsection to provide public notice for Planning Commission hearings regarding Specially Planned Developments and Planned Unit Developments.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1677 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article V, Use Table, Section 911.02, and Use Regulations, Section 911.04.A.75 to provide for screening standards in the Vehicle/Equipment Sales (Limited) use category in LNC, UNC, and NDI zoning districts, and to extend all standards for these zoning districts to the UI zoning district as an Administrator's Exception. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1678 2 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article VI, Development Standards, Chapter 918, Landscaping and Screening Standards to provide language on the quality of materials in screening applications. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1995 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Urban Recreation for November 23, 2009 with an Affirmatiave Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1927 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a grant of City operating funds for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood library facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh at a cost not to exceed $600,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1996 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for November 23, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation. Read, Received and FiledPass 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).Passed FinallyPass Action details