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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/19/2010 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2010-1054 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes Don Sand for his unending devotion to the Morningside Baseball Association and the well-being of youth in the City of Pittsburgh; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare in the City of Pittsburgh, Tuesday, October 19, 2010, Don Sand Day in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2010-1055 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Kullu Valley Bike Project for its work to improve the lives of children in India through bikes and education; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare October 19, 2010, “Kullu Valley Bike Project Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2010-1056 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the efforts of the Allegheny County Bar Association and the Mediation Council of Western PA to promote conflict resolution in the greater Pittsburgh region; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare October 21, 2010, “Conflict Resolution Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-1057 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the contributions made by the CinemaTech 50 Awards honorees; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares October 14, 2010 “CinemaTech 50 Awards Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-1058 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and congratulate the ZOA-Pittsburgh District for recognizing and honoring Dr. Cyril Wecht, Marion Taube and Harold F. Marcus for their lifetime commitment and dedication to Israel and the Jewish people ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Wednesday, October 20, 2010, to be “ZOA-PITTSBURGH DISTRICT DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2010-1048 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a professional service agreement or agreements with Aon Consulting for the purpose of health and welfare benefits consulting and related support services. Cost not to exceed $980,000.00 over four years.Read and referred  Action details
2010-1049 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a professional service agreement or agreements with Ceridian for the purpose of on-going payroll processing services, payroll tax filing services, application outsourcing services and related support services. Cost not to exceed $1,000,000.00 over two years.Read and referred  Action details
2010-1045 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant/s in favor of A & A Consultants, in the amount of $9,950.00, for the replacement of the main entry vestibule floor structure at the South Side Market House Senior Center, and providing for the payment thereof.Read and referred  Action details
2010-1046 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 $95,509.34.Read and referred  Action details
2010-1047 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto, The University of Pittsburgh Facilities Management Division, 3400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, decorative pedestrian street lights on the sidewalk area of Carillo Street in the 5th Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2010-1043 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution 138, effective March 28, 2008 as amended by Resolution 532, effective November 17, 2004, as amended by Resolution No. 145, effective March 17, 2000, and also as amended by Resolution No. 439, effective June 27, 2002 entitled “Providing for a lease(s) and/or sublease(s) of space located within the City of Pittsburgh's 20th Ward, from lessor, Scientific-Pittsburgh, for the purpose of establishing offices for the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Police, Weed & Seed Task Force effective September 1, 2001 and renewable annually thereafter until November 1, 2004 at a cost not to exceed Eight Hundred and Fifteen Dollars ($815.00) per month, Nine Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Dollars ($9,780.00) per year,” by extending the terms of the original lease.Read and referred  Action details
2010-1044 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 384 of 2005 to authorize forgiveness of rental payments due under an existing lease agreement between the City and The New Hazlett Theater.Read and referred  Action details
2010-1050 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No.371, effective June 4, 2010, 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 2005 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 City Council from “Allegheny County Respite Care Coalition” (-$2,500); and from “Kuntu Repertory Theater” (-$500); and in the Department of Public Works from “Repairs to Streets and Structures” (-40,000) and from “Railing Rehabilitation Program” (-45,650) and transfer these funds to the “Larimer Green” (+$2,000); and to the “Life's Work of Western PA” (+$1,000) and to the “Building Maintenance” (+85,650).Read and referred  Action details
2010-1051 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 305, effective May 24, 2010 entitled: “Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2002 CDBG Program; providing for execution of grant contracts, filing of data, execution of payment vouchers and certification of signature; the deposit of funds in a bank account and providing for payment of expenses”, so as to reprogram funds in the Department of Engineer & Construction - “Railing Rehabilitation Program” (- 9,859.34) and transferring these funds to the Department of Public Works - “Building Maintenance” (+ 9,859.34).Read and referred  Action details
2010-1053 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending and supplementing the City Code, Title VII Business Licensing, by adding Article X Rental of Residential Housing, Chapter 781 Residential Housing Rental Permit Program to provide for the registration and regulation of rental housing located within the City; to allow inspections in the case of noncompliance; and to provide penalties for violation.Read and referred  Action details
2010-1052 1 PetitionPetition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a public hearing before City Council relative a request to amend the Pittsburgh Code, Title Five, Traffic, Section 525, to increase storage and impound fees for towing. Read and referred  Action details
2010-1037 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for October 13, 2010 with an NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0951 1 ResolutionOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four - Public Places and Property, Article VII - City Realty, Chapter 451- Leases, Section 451.01 - Authority, Term and Assignment, to specifically authorize indemnification and assignment provisions of Pittsburgh Public Parking Facilities System Concession and Lease Agreement. (Parking Assets Lease)Passed FinallyFail Action details
2010-0952 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Five - Traffic, Article VII - Parking, Chapter 543 - Parking Meters, Section 543.01 - Parking Meter Zones and Rates, so as to conform metered parking zones, rates and hours of operation to those set forth in the Pittsburgh Metered Parking System Concession and Services Agreement. (Parking Assets Lease) Passed FinallyFail Action details
2010-1038 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for October 13, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0980 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 I. A: 109 Frustrum; B: 6816 Simonton; C: 117, 119, 121 & 123 Montview; D: 520 Euclid; E: 1456 Firth; F: 1612 Orchlee; G: 3112 Sacramento; H: 3453 Ligonier; I: 5459 Broad; J: 2504 Mission. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0981 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 M. A: 527 N. Fairmount; B: 4936 Brown; C: 4923 Kincaid; D: 5112 Kincaid; E: 5015 Kincaid; F: 5025 Kincaid; G: 4926 Kincaid; H: 5020, 5022 & 5024 Broad; I: 553 N. St. Clair; J: 601 N. St. Clair; K: 5814 Hays; L: 1600 Lowrie; M: 1320 Woodland Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0982 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 G. A: 1812 Rhine (DELETED); B: 4743 Monongahela; C: 19 Lafferty; D: 1354 Pocono; E: 6953 Lemington; F: 635 Wittman; G: 4614 Carlton. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0993 1 ResolutionResolution Further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 229 effective April 19, 2000, 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; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding “14th Ward Baseball Association” $18,325 and by reducing “Contingency” by $6,858 and deleting the “Squirrel Hill Sewer Line” project by $11,467 in Council District 5. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-1039 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for October 13, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0983 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for design services in connection with the rehabilitation or replacement of the South Highland Avenue Bridge; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $451,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0984 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Public Works to enter into a Project and License Agreement with the Northside Leadership Conference to provide improvements to the Northeast Commons (Segment 1) of Allegheny Commons Park. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-1040 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for October 13, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0994 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 “14th Ward Baseball Association” $18,325 and by reducing “Contingency” by $6,858 and deleting the “Squirrel Hill Sewer Line” project by $11,467 in Council District 5.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-1041 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for October 13, 2010 with an NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0955 1 OrdinanceOrdinance extending the term of existence of the Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh until such date which is fifty years after the effective date of this Ordinance, pursuant to the provisions of the Parking Authority Law, Act of 1967, P.L. 458, as amended. (Parking Assets Lease)Passed FinallyFail Action details
2010-0956 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to enter into concession arrangements with LAZ Parking and J. P. Morgan IFF Acquisitions LLC, operating as Pittsburgh Parking Partners, LLC with respect to on street metered parking and the garages and lots owned by the City and the Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh (the "Authority") pursuant to the Pittsburgh Metered Parking System Concession and Services Agreement and the Pittsburgh Public Parking Facilities System Concession and Lease Agreement, and to authorize certain actions and ancillary agreements contemplated by the Metered System Concession Agreement and the Facilities Concession Agreement including the conveyance of Mellon Square garage and five (5) surface parking lots to the Authority as required by the Facilities Concession Agreement and the conveyance of parking meters and other items of equipment to the Concessionaire as required by the Metered System Concession Agreement. (Parking Assets Lease)Passed FinallyFail Action details
2010-1042 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Use for October 13, 2010 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2010-0988 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the execution of an agreement or agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh in which URA will make a $50,000.00 grant to the City to pay for the Grandview Avenue Street Lighting Project. (Council District 2)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0989 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 $500,000 for the Children's Hospital project. (Council District 7) Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0990 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 $500,000 for the Children's Hospital project. (Council District 7)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0991 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the filing of an application for federal assistance with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration for a $5,000,000 Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Project Capital Grant for the planning, engineering and construction of rail improvements to the Allegheny Valley Railroad rail line to support passenger rail service and the establishment of the Allegheny Riverfront Green Boulevard. (Council Districts 6 and 7)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2010-0992 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh designating URA as the City's agent for administration of a Rail Line Relocation and Improvement Project Capital Grant in the amount of $5,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation and/or the Federal Railroad Administration. (Council Districts 6 and 7)Passed FinallyPass Action details