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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/16/2010 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2010-0238 1 ProclamationNow, therefore be it resolved, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Mr. William Nunn, Jr. for the work he has endeavored on the behalf of African-American football athletes nationwide. The Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the trials and tribulations that Mr. Nunn has overcome to be rightfully respected as one of the greatest innovators and catalyst leaders of the game of football here in Pittsburgh; and,AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0239 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Pathways Wellness Program for the work they do for healthy lifestyles; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, March 16, 2010, to be "Healthy Living Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0240 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby wish to recognize and honor the community leaders and organizations for their commitment to the Core Series 2010 Program:AdoptedPass Action details
2010-0234 1 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One, Administrative, Article Three, Organization, Chapter 116, Department of Public Safety, by adding language. (Police Accountability)Read and referred  Action details
2010-0235 1 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One, Administrative, Article Seven, Organization, Chapter 160, Investigations of Police Conduct, by adding language.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0236 1 ResolutionResolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of restaurant liquor license, License No. R-10217, from La Romana Inc., 200-202 N. Monongahela Ave., Glassport PA, 15045 to Applicant Jen Jack Inc., 119 First Ave., Pittsburgh PA, 15222 into the premises to be known as Fox Hunt Café, 119 First Ave., Pittsburgh PA, 15222, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0229 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing cooperation agreement or agreements, providing for the transfer of funds not to exceed Five Million ($5,000,000) dollars to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase of vehicles, radios and equipment for use by the City of Pittsburgh Departments and Authorities.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0230 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement or agreements with Hollinshead, Mendelson, Bresnahan & Nixon, P.C. for professional services to assist in the legal representation of the City of Pittsburgh in connection with litigation arising from the Corfu Street remediation, specifically actions concerning Douglas Blair and real property identified at Block and Lot 7-N-238, 20th Ward, City of Pittsburgh and providing for the payment thereof at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Dollars).Read and referred  Action details
2010-0231 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a professional services agreement or agreements for consulting services, but not limited to auditing , accounting, and technical services for the City Controller's Office for a two year period with a cost not to exceed $140,000.00 upon yearly appropriation.Read and referred  Action details
2010-0232 1 CommunicationCommunication from City Clerk Linda M. Johnson-Wasler, City Clerk, on behalf of City Council, submitting the signed Interim Approval Letter, dated March 10, 2010, for the approval of the Mayor's Declaration of a Local Disaster Emergency.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0233 1 CommunicationCommunication from Michael Lamb, City Controller, submitting a Performance Audit of the Department of Public Safety Bureau of Animal Control, dated March, 2010.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0226 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for March 10, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0220 1 ResolutionAuthorizing and directing the City Clerk to enter into an agreement or agreements with the Comprehensive Municipal Pension Trust Fund Board (CMPTF), the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), and the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (ICA) and/or other entities for the purpose of providing an independent examination of the value of the assets of the Pittsburgh Parking Authority. The scope of the study shall include the real estate value and the market value of the garages, facilities, lots, other assets, and the City's on-street meter system; and examination of the Mayor's monetization proposal; Sale of PPA facilities; Privatization of PPA management with revenue sharing; the Public Plan proposal transferring assets to the pension; and President Harris's option to keep the assets and increase rates by providing clear, objective quantitative data related to the impact on the pension fund and City operations. The cost to the City shall not exceed $50,000.00. (Parking Assets and Pension)AMENDEDPass Action details
2010-0220 2 ResolutionAuthorizing and directing the City Clerk to enter into an agreement or agreements with the Comprehensive Municipal Pension Trust Fund Board (CMPTF), the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), and the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (ICA) and/or other entities for the purpose of providing an independent examination of the value of the assets of the Pittsburgh Parking Authority. The scope of the study shall include the real estate value and the market value of the garages, facilities, lots, other assets, and the City's on-street meter system; and examination of the Mayor's monetization proposal; Sale of PPA facilities; Privatization of PPA management with revenue sharing; the Public Plan proposal transferring assets to the pension; and President Harris's option to keep the assets and increase rates by providing clear, objective quantitative data related to the impact on the pension fund and City operations. The cost to the City shall not exceed $50,000.00. (Parking Assets and Pension)Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2010-0227 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for March 10, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0178 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter into a grant agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (DOJ) to receive monies from the 2009 Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program, and further authorizing legitimate expenditures by the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Police for purchases authorized by the Grant Agreement and for the execution of agreement(s),or contract(s) for any equipment or services required in connection with the execution of said Grant Agreement. Said agreement(s) or contract(s) shall not exceed one million, nine hundred fourteen thousand, three hundred and sixteen dollars ($1,914,316.00). Stimulus Trust Fund: account 450500, fund 2950, organization code 230000, project ST10003, subcode 600, budget year 2010, Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Police.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0228 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for March 10, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0179 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants or with a Vendor or Vendors for the purchase and installation of materials and supplies necessary for the “Planning Commission Room Acoustics Improvements,” at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0180 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 311, effective January 1, 1996, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 1996 Capital Budget and the 1996 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 1996 through 2000 Capital Improvement Program,” by adjusting various line items in accordance with Comprehensive Capital Budget Amendments.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0181 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 461, effective January 1, 1997, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 1997 Capital Budget and the 1997 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 1997 through 2001 Capital Improvement Program,” by adjusting various line items in accordance with comprehensive capital budget amendments.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0182 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 881, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2001 Capital Budget and the 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2001 through 2004 Capital Improvement Program,” by adjusting various line items in accordance with Comprehensive Capital Budget Amendments.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0183 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 488, effective January 1, 2002, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2002 Capital Budget and the 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2002 through 2006 Capital Improvement Program,” by adjusting various line items in accordance with comprehensive capital budget amendments.Passed FinallyPass Action details