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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/8/2009 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2009-2067 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby commend and congratulate The Priory Fine Pastries on five successful years in Deutschtown / East Allegheny, and wishes the Graf family and Master Baker McMillen many more successful years.AdoptedPass Action details
2009-2038 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article IV, Chapter 914, Parking and Loading Access, to provide for and to incentivize bicycle parking. (PUBLIC HEARING HELD MARCH 9, 2010)Read and referred  Action details
2009-2039 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from GPR-C, Grandview Public Realm Subdistrict C; LNC, Local Neighborhood Commercial District; and R2-H, Residential Two-Unit High Density District to AP, Residential/Commercial Planned Unit Development District, certain property roughly bounded by Grandview Avenue, Wyoming Street, East Sycamore Street, and consisting of 25 contiguous lots in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System and totaling 3.94 acres ; 18th and 19th Wards.Read and referred  Action details
2009-2040 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to receive monies to support the Taking Care of Business Districts Program, a City-wide Business Districts Improvement Program, and further providing for legitimate expenditures for payments and agreement or agreements, or contract or contracts for any services required in connection with the execution of said grant agreement. Said agreement or agreements, contract or contracts or expenditures shall not exceed $200,000.Read and referred  Action details
2009-2041 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to receive monies to support the Taking Care of Business Districts Program, a City-wide Business Districts Improvement Program, and further providing for legitimate expenditures for payments and agreement or agreements, or contract or contracts for any services required in connection with the execution of said grant agreement. Said agreement or agreements, contract or contracts or expenditures shall not exceed $150,000.Read and referred  Action details
2009-2042 1 ResolutionResolution establishing a Special Parking District and Authorizing the Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh to establish parking rates at Technology Drive equal to or greater than the rates of the Urban Redevelopment Authority's Garage at 401 Technology Drive (Council District 6)Read and referred  Action details
2009-2043 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 683, effective November 16, 2006, entitled “Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in connection with URA's application for a $1,125,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant for the National Aviary project” by increasing the amount of the grant to $2,625,000. (Council District 6)Read and referred  Action details
2009-2044 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 685, effective November 16, 2006, entitled "Resolution 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 in the amount of $1,125,000 for the National Aviary project" by increasing the grant to $2,625,000. (Council District 6)Read and referred  Action details
2009-2045 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 Sarah Heinz House project. (Council District 1)Read and referred  Action details
2009-2046 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 Sarah Heinz House project. (Council District 1)Read and referred  Action details
2009-2047 1 ResolutionResolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and 29th Street Associates, L.P. for the sale of Block 29-N, Lot 152, in the 16th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, in Redevelopment Area No.55 -East Carson Street at vacated 29th Street --Council District No.3 (office building construction).Read and referred  Action details
2009-2036 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation to complete signal retiming along various corridors in the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2009-2037 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works and the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a License, Maintenance and Cooperation Agreement with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy to provide capital improvements/renovations and assist with maintenance/management for Mellon Square Park. Read and referred  Action details
2009-2028 1 ResolutionResolution designating Banks and Lending Institutions to act as Depositories for the year 2010 in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fscal, Article III, Depositories.Read and referred  Action details
2009-2029 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Finance to enter into an agreement or agreements for professional services with First Data Government Solutions to provide on-going system maintenance services to the City of Pittsburgh for the operation of the ISAT data system for a period of two (2) years at a cost not to exceed Thirty-five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00) per year, subject to annual budget appropriation.Read and referred  Action details
2009-2030 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to grant the Pennsylvania American Water Company a permanent utility easement and the privilege and license to install, use, operate, maintain, repair, renew and finally remove a water line easement across City of Pittsburgh property designated as Block 134-A, Lot No. 148 located near Hillburn Street in the 31st Ward.Read and referred  Action details
2009-2031 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to issue Deeds in the form approved by the City Solicitor for property in the 19th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated as part of parcel 34-P-1 for expansion of rear yards that have extended into the Moore Greenway by four (4) property owners on Dunster Street in the Brookline section of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2009-2032 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 through E: A: 6821 & 6823 McPherson; B: 1906 Shamokin; C: 2649 Brighton; D: Timberland Plan Lot 16; E: 1426 Sandusky. Read and referred  Action details
2009-2033 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 C. A: 540 N. Atlantic; B: 1344 Goettman; C: 1403 Hodgkiss. Read and referred  Action details
2009-2034 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 F. A: 425 S. Bouquet; B: 203 Roup; C: 1220 Muriel; D: 307 & 309 Taft; E: 720 Fargo; F: 2327 Los Angeles. Read and referred  Action details
2009-2035 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 E. A: 169 38th; B: 4823 Kincaid; C: 4925 Kincaid; D: 5106 Dearborn; E: 5132 Broad. Read and referred  Action details
2009-2048 1 ResolutionResolution making appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the Public Business of the City of Pittsburgh and for meeting the debt charges thereof for the Fiscal Year, beginning January 1, 2010Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2009-2048 1 ResolutionResolution making appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the Public Business of the City of Pittsburgh and for meeting the debt charges thereof for the Fiscal Year, beginning January 1, 2010Read and referred  Action details
2009-2049 1 ResolutionResolution fixing the number of officers and employees of the City of Pittsburgh, and the rate of compensation thereof, and setting minimum levels for designated positions, for Budget Year 2010.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2009-2049 1 ResolutionResolution fixing the number of officers and employees of the City of Pittsburgh, and the rate of compensation thereof, and setting minimum levels for designated positions, for Budget Year 2010.Read and referred  Action details
2009-2050 1 ResolutionResolution adopting and approving the 2010 Capital Budget and the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2010 through 2014 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2010 Capital Budget amendments.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2009-2050 1 ResolutionResolution adopting and approving the 2010 Capital Budget and the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2010 through 2014 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2010 Capital Budget amendments.Read and referred  Action details
2009-2059 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and CIS to enter into a Contract or Contract, or Agreement or Agreements with Granicus, for the purchase of hardware, software, installation, training and annual support relative to Video Streaming of City Council Meetings, beginning in January, 2010, at a total cost not to exceed 42,000.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2009-2059 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and CIS to enter into a Contract or Contract, or Agreement or Agreements with Granicus, for the purchase of hardware, software, installation, training and annual support relative to Video Streaming of City Council Meetings, beginning in January, 2010, at a total cost not to exceed 42,000.Read and referred  Action details
2009-2060 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Daystar Computer Systems, Inc. in the amount of $6,393.00 in payment for software upgrades to Insite, the Legislative Information Center used by the City Clerk's Office, as well as integration between Legistar, the legislative management software and video streaming software to be implemented in January, 2010.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2009-2060 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Daystar Computer Systems, Inc. in the amount of $6,393.00 in payment for software upgrades to Insite, the Legislative Information Center used by the City Clerk's Office, as well as integration between Legistar, the legislative management software and video streaming software to be implemented in January, 2010.Read and referred  Action details
2009-2061 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 257, 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 Mayor's citywide Neighborhood Needs Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by reducing “YMCA Centre Avenue” by $11,000 and by adding that amount to “Central Outreach Resource and Referral Center”. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.00Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2009-2061 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 257, 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 Mayor's citywide Neighborhood Needs Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by reducing “YMCA Centre Avenue” by $11,000 and by adding that amount to “Central Outreach Resource and Referral Center”. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.00Read and referred  Action details
2009-2062 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, 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 reducing “YMCA Centre Avenue” by $11,000 and by adding that amount to “Central Outreach Resource and Referral Center”. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.00Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2009-2062 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, 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 reducing “YMCA Centre Avenue” by $11,000 and by adding that amount to “Central Outreach Resource and Referral Center”. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.00Read and referred  Action details
2009-2063 1 ResolutionResolution Further amending Resolution No. 121 of 2003, effective March 14, 2003 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 2003 Community Needs Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof,” by adding $5,500 to Perry Hilltop Citizens Council and another $5,500 to Fineview Citizens Council for surveillance cameras and by Wesley AME Charities, $14,466 and Central Outreach Resource and Referral Center, $$32,467.57 and by adjusting various projects in District 6 Neighborhood Needs.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2009-2063 1 ResolutionResolution Further amending Resolution No. 121 of 2003, effective March 14, 2003 entitled, “Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with City Council's 2003 Community Needs Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof,” by adding $5,500 to Perry Hilltop Citizens Council and another $5,500 to Fineview Citizens Council for surveillance cameras and by Wesley AME Charities, $14,466 and Central Outreach Resource and Referral Center, $$32,467.57 and by adjusting various projects in District 6 Neighborhood Needs.Read and referred  Action details
2009-2064 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 891, effective January 1, 2003, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2003 Capital Budget and the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2003 through 2008 Capital Improvement Program by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2003 Capital Budget amendments” by adding $5,500 to Perry Hilltop Citizens Council and another $5,500 to Fineview Citizens Council for surveillance cameras and by Wesley AME Charities, $14,466 and Central Outreach Resource and Referral Center, $$32,467.57 and by adjusting various projects in District 6 Neighborhood Needs.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2009-2064 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 891, effective January 1, 2003, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2003 Capital Budget and the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2003 through 2008 Capital Improvement Program by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2003 Capital Budget amendments” by adding $5,500 to Perry Hilltop Citizens Council and another $5,500 to Fineview Citizens Council for surveillance cameras and by Wesley AME Charities, $14,466 and Central Outreach Resource and Referral Center, $$32,467.57 and by adjusting various projects in District 6 Neighborhood Needs.Read and referred  Action details
2009-2065 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 $3,300 to “Police Chaplain Program”, $10,000 to the “Central Northside Neighborhood Council” and $11,532.75 to the “Central Outreach Resource and Referral Center” and by adjusting various projects in District 6. Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2009-2065 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 $3,300 to “Police Chaplain Program”, $10,000 to the “Central Northside Neighborhood Council” and $11,532.75 to the “Central Outreach Resource and Referral Center” and by adjusting various projects in District 6. Read and referred  Action details
2009-2066 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 403, 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 6; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding $3,300 to "Police Chaplain Program", $10,000 to the "Central Northside Neighborhood Council" and $11,532.75 to the "Central Outreach Resource and Referral Center" and by adjusting various projects in DistrictWaived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2009-2066 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 403, 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 6; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding $3,300 to "Police Chaplain Program", $10,000 to the "Central Northside Neighborhood Council" and $11,532.75 to the "Central Outreach Resource and Referral Center" and by adjusting various projects in DistrictRead and referred  Action details
2009-2051 1 Appointment-InformingResolution informing City Council of the appointment of John Jackson, III, 2596 Magnet Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214 , as a member of the Stadium Authority with a term to expire December 31, 2014.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2009-2052 1 Appointment-InformingResolution informing City Council of the appointment of Kristen Baginski, 915 Ivy Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 , as a member of the Carnegie Library Board of Trustees with a term to expire December 31, 2013.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2009-2053 1 Appointment-InformingResolution informing City Council of the reappointment of State Representative Jake Wheatley, 3046 Iowa Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 , as a member of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2012.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2009-2054 1 Appointment-InformingResolution informing City Council of the reappointment of Yarone Zober, 726 N. Beatty Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 , as a member of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2010.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2009-2055 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the reappointment of Dina Klavon, 46 S. 15th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, as a member of the Art Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2013.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2009-2056 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Sylvia Rohr Samaniego, 317 S. Graham Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, as a member of the Art Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2013.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2009-2057 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Arthur Sheffield, 1524 Lowrie Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, as a member of the Historic Review Commission for a term to expire on February 28, 2011. Mr. Sheffield is replacing Earle Onque.Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2009-2058 1 PetitionPetition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a public hearing before City Council regarding the proposed appointment of Daniel D. Regan as City Solicitor. The petition was deemed invalid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1958 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteCommunication from Mayor Luke Ravenstahl submitting the appointment of Daniel D. Regan as City Solicitor. Said appointment shall be effective as of date of confirmation by Council. ApprovedPass Action details
2009-2025 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for December 2, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2009-1977 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a Warrant in the sum of $50,000.00 in favor of David Hackbart; c/o Thomas J. Farrell Esquire, Reich, Alexander, Reisinger & Farrell, LLC, Koppers Building, 436 7th Avenue, Suite 1000, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; in full and final settlement of an action filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, at No. 07-cv-0157 for an incident on April 10, 2006.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1978 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a professional services agreement or agreements with Maher Duessel for the performance of the City's Financial Statement, including Single Audit for the year ending December 31, 2009, at a total cost not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Eight Dollars ($250,998.00),.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-2026 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for December 2, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1979 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a contract or contracts or the use of existing contract or contracts; or agreement or agreements for the purchase of City issued protective equipment and accessories for the Bureau of Police at a cost not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) and providing for the payment therePassed FinallyPass Action details
2009-2027 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for December 2, 2009 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2009-1982 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Alexander's Restaurant, 5104 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, an awning on the sidewalk area at 5104 Liberty Avenue in the 8th Ward, 8th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1980 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the purchase of Two (2) 28 yard Recycling Packers, and all related accessories, for the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services, and provide for the payment thereof and/or the transfer of all required funding to the Equipment Leasing Authority, at a cost not to exceed $450,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1981 1 Resolution Resolution granting unto Dominion Peoples, 1201 Pitt Street Wilkinsburg, PA 15221, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, bollards on the sidewalk area of Meyran Avenue between Forbes Avenue and Fresco Way in the 4th Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2009-1984 1 ResolutionResolution vacating of a portion of Lima Way at Gross Street in the 8th Ward, 8th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details