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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/26/2011 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2011-1655 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Pittsburgh City Council congratulates CAPA on its meritorious achievement of being selected as a finalist in President Obama's Race to the Top Commencement Challenge. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, April 26, 2011, Pittsburgh CAPA Commencement Challenge Day in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2011-1656 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City if Pittsburgh does hereby commend Amen Corner for its relevant mission and for its ability to bring people of all walks of life together and congratulates Mary Sue Ramsden for becoming President for the 2011 year ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, April 28, 2011, to be “AMEN CORNER DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2011-1657 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate Amen Corner for recognizing Michael K. Feeney , Esq. with the first annual Judge James R. McGregor Award for his outstanding contributions to the community and the legal community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, April 28, 2011, to be “MICHAEL K. FEENEY, ESQ. DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2011-1658 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate Amen Corner for recognizing Judge Jeffrey A. Manning with the Judge Robert E. Dauer Award for Judicial Leadership and Excellence for his outstanding career and achievement in the field of law and justice; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, April 28, 2011, to be “JUDGE JEFFREY A. MANNING DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2011-1659 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City if Pittsburgh does hereby commend and congratulate the Pittsburgh Komen Race for the Cure for 18 years of successful advocacy and service to educate, screen, treat and, ultimately, eradicate breast cancer for the women of Southwestern and Central Pennsylvania ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, May 8, 2011, to be “PITTSBURGH KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2011-1660 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby honors Linda Perkins, a happily retired and genuinely sweet woman, for her accomplishment bowling a perfect 300 game, and does finally give her public recognition by declaring April 26, 2011 “Linda Perkins Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2011-1661 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Ray Mustovic for his years of serving the public, giving most of the men in the neighborhood their first haircuts, and for preserving a piece of Brighton Heights history with his neighborhood sports museum, and does hereby declare April 26, 2011, “Ray Mustovic Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2011-1662 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the 4th annual Opal Awards recognizing women in the film and television industry in Pittsburgh; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare April 30, 2011 “Women in Film and Media Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2011-1663 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby commends and congratulates Comcast on its 10th Comcast Cares Day, and for its concentrated efforts to help with the improvement of our communities, and proclaims April 30, 2011, to be “Comcast Cares Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2011-1664 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize that Ruth Ann Dailey has made more than a mark on her community, being the driving force who revitalized the Community Alliance of Spring Garden and East Deutschtown, bringing those passionate about the neighborhood together, garnering nonprofit status, searching out grants and other monies to beautify the neighborhood, purchasing properties for renovation and welcoming new business, and does hereby proclaim April 26, 2011, “Ruth Ann Dailey Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2011-1665 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend the Health and Wellness Ministry of the Sixth Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church for their efforts to enhance the quality of life for others as they empower communities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby proclaim April 28, 2011, as “Health and Wellness Ministry Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2011-1666 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and commend The Peace Alliance Network and its convener, T. Rashad Byrdsong and Community Empowerment Association for taking on the banner of fighting the Epidemic of Gun Violence in the African American Community. Also, for encouraging change via the legislative process in order to make a real impact on those lives most affected by these issues. Be It Further Resolved, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim Tuesday, April 26, 2011, to be designated, “Day of Remembrance” day in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2011-1667 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and celebrate the 90th birthday of Sarah V. McNamee and commends her for her dedication to her family and her community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, April 26, 2011, to be “Sarah V. McNamee Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2011-1668 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Council and the City of Pittsburgh commends Honus Wagner, Pie Traynor, the Braunstein family and Harriet and Murray Shapiro for giving this City a destination, a place to meet, a location where everyone knew they could purchase high quality sporting goods and this City will miss Honus Wagner's Sporting Goods.AdoptedPass Action details
2011-1669 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby affectionately torment our beloved Bill Urbanic, who can't get his pension until 2083, on the festive occasion of his 50th birthday, and in honor of his years of dedication and service declares May 1, 2011 to be “Bill Urbanic Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2011-1653 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of two warrants in the total sum of $35,000. One payable to the American Center for Law & Justice 5068 Plymouth Road, P.O. Box 130440, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, in the amount of $32,000. The second payable to Flaherty Fardo, LLC c/o American Center for Law & Justice, in the amount of $ 3,000 and the full repeal of Ordinance 601.02, in full and final settlement of an action filed at 2:10-cv-1305 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and arising from alleged violation of the Constitutional right to freedom of speech, caused by Ordinance 601.02. Read and referred  Action details
2011-1654 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a professional services agreement with Innovative Data Solutions for professional services in connection with the purchase of Power DMS Suite software, licenses and 3 years of Upgrade Advantage consisting of four components - policy management, e-training, employee testing and employee surveys which will provide the Department with web-based answer to policy and procedure management, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $70,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2011-1650 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for April 20, 2011 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2011-1605 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the sum of $10,000 payable to Keith Tucci and Cathy L. Brannigan, Esquire his attorney, c/o Paladin Law Offices 10700 Frankstown Road, Suite 305, Pittsburgh, PA 15235-3086, in full and final settlement of an action filed at 10-cv-1010 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and arising from alleged violation of Constitutional right to freedom of speech, and violation of equal protection clause of 14th amendment, violation of right to free exercise of religion and violation of right to be free from unreasonable seizure, & malicious prosecution while walking through the buffer zone of the Planned Parenthood Clinic on Liberty Avenue.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1606 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: 1643 & 1645 Alverado; B: 2131 Vodeli. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1607 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 and B. A: 3101 Josephine; B: 1074 Blackadore. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1608 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the 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: 1812 Rialto; B: Dunster-Timberland Plan Lot 12. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1609 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 J. A: 1714 & 1716 Bedford; B: 549 North Aiken; C: 1559 Broadhead; D: 7928 Madiera; E: 930 Lillian; (DELETE F & G) H: 128 Bascom; I: 1412 Preston; J: 3518 Brighton.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1614 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 258, 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 Neighborhood Needs Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof by adding $5,000 to each of the following neighborhood organizations: Brighton Heights Athletic Association, Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, Observatory Hill Inc. and Summer Hill Citizen's Council and $1,000 to Observatory Hill Newsletter and by changing the name of the “Police Chaplain Program” to read “Bureau of Police - Chaplain Program” in Council District 1. The total amount of all projects is not to exceed $1,000,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1651 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for April 20, 2011 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2011-1610 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a three-party cooperation, reimbursement, and maintenance agreement or agreements by and among the City of Pittsburgh, the Stadium Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (the “Stadium Authority”), and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, in connection with the North Shore Infrastructure Chuck Noll Way Project.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1652 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for April 20, 2011 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2011-1579 1 ResolutionResolution amending resolution No. 525, effective September 4, 2009, authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter into contracts or agreements to accept assistance in the form of grants, awards, from various United States Departments or Agencies and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in connection with the City's hosting of the Group of Twenty (G-20) conference in Pittsburgh the week of September 21-25, 2009; providing for Agreements, or Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, insurance and/or services for the G-20 and identifying potential procurement processes available for necessary related purchases should an emergency arise; by reducing the total expenditure authorization from $16,000,000 to $12,053,848.71.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1580 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No.675, effective January 1, 2009, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2009 Capital Budget and the Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2009 through 2013 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing funding to The Group of Twenty (G-20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors conference in Pittsburgh the week of September 21-25, 2009 in order to close this project.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1581 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No.781, effective January 1, 1999, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 1999 Capital Budget and Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 1999 through 2004 Capital Improvements Program” by adjusting the budget amounts for Building Maintenance Program to $130,320.27; Elevator Repair & Maintenance to $84,834.95; Inspection Services to $149,991.00; Allequippa Terrace to $670,000.00; Ft Duquesne Blvd. Relocation to $7,561,496.80; Southside Riverfront Park Improvement to $26,290.50; Tax Information Systems Modernization to $1,571,941.41 and West End Improvements to $222,355.99 in order to close these projects in budget year 1999.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1582 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No.838, effective January 1, 1998, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 1998 Capital Budget and Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 1998 through 2003 Capital Improvements Program” by adjusting the Non-Salary Engineering and Construction line item to $108,202.08 in order to close this project.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1583 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No.1018, effective January 1, 1997, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 1997 Capital Budget and Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 1997 through 2002 Capital Improvements Program” by adjusting the budget amounts of Architectural and Engineering Services to $248,697.35; Building Maintenance Program to $48,847.59; City-County Building Renovations to $247,062.82 and the Enterprise Community Program to $2,903,496.93 in order to close these projects in budget year 1997.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1584 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 976, effective January 1, 1996, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 1996 Capital Budget and Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 1996 through 2001 Capital Improvements Program” by adjusting the budget amounts of Building Maintenance Program-DGS to $220,268.79; Computerized Traffic Control to $198,345.85; Fort Duquesne BLVD. Relocation to $809,908.15; Fuel Island Rehabilitation to $141,307.32 and the Southside Riverfront Improvement to $91,009.22 in order to close these projects in budget year 1996.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1613 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital; and approving the 2000 through 2005 Capital Improvement Program in conformance with City Council's 2000 Capital Budget amendments,” by adding $5,000 to each of the following neighborhood organizations: Brighton Heights Athletic Association, Brighton Heights Citizens Federation, Observatory Hill Inc. and Summer Hill Citizen's Council and $1,000 to Observatory Hill Newsletter and by changing the name of the “Police Chaplain Program” to read “Bureau of Police - Chaplain Program” and by adjusting other projects in Council District 1 Neighborhood Needs.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1670 1 Will of CouncilNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh wishes to co-sponsor and endorse that June 11, 2011 conference (without concomitant financial expense) to guarantee the maximum involvement by neighboring municipalities in that conference.AdoptedPass Action details