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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/6/2011 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2011-2044 1 ProclamationNow, therefore be it resoloved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby honor the Neighborhood Academy for its wide-angled vision of a strong academic future for low-income students in Pittsburgh; and Be it further resolved, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, September 6, 2011 Neighborhood Academy Day in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2011-2045 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize September 2011 as “Infant Morality Awareness Month” in the City of Pittsburgh, and commends organizations such as Healthy Start, Inc. in addressing the public health issue.AdoptedPass Action details
2011-2046 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and congratulate UCP/CLASS for raising the community's consciousness about promoting independence for people with disabilities and creating a welcoming and inclusive community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, September 12, 2011 to be “UCP / CLASS DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2011-2047 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh once again thanks all of the German immigrants for their industry, skills and good citizenship; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby honor Elmer J. Menhart, Christel Van Maurik, and the late Alexander Negley, and all the organizations and individuals involved in the parade and celebration and does hereby declare Saturday, September 10, 2011, as “German Heritage Parade Day,” in the City of Pittsburgh. Glück auf! AdoptedPass Action details
2011-2048 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and commend the Carrick High School Alumni Association for elevating the Raider spirit and does hereby declare Sunday, September 4, 2011, “Carrick High School Distinguished Alumni Day”, in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2011-2049 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and congratulate the 2011 Labor Day Parade Committee, and does hereby declare this week to be “2011 Labor Day Parade Committee Week” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2011-2036 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 “Allentown Community Development Corporation” $250 and by reducing “Mount Washington Community Development Corporation” by the same amount in Council District 3 Neighborhood Needs.Read and referred  Action details
2011-2037 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 “Allentown Community Development Corporation” $250 and by reducing “Mount Washington Community Development Corporation” by the same amount in Council District 3 Neighborhood Needs.Read and referred  Action details
2011-2043 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 $112,500.00.Read and referred  Action details
2011-2035 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a License and Intellectual Property Agreement with Industrial Arts Collective, LLC, to set forth the parties' mutual understanding of responsibilities and obligations regarding site preparation and installation of artwork along the South Side trail as well as the intellectual property rights in the artwork. Read and referred  Action details
2011-2040 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Five - Traffic, Article VII - Parking, Chapter 543 - Parking Meters, Section 543.01 - Parking Meter Zones and Rates, Subsection (b), so as to suspend nighttime enforcement of parking meters until January 1, 2012.Read and referred  Action details
2011-2041 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to transfer up to $1,300,000 additional funds from the City's 2011 budgeted General Fund Balance, only if necessary, for execution of the 2011 budget and in accordance with Ordinance 44 of 2010.Read and referred  Action details
2011-2042 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Director of Finance and the Mayor to transfer $13,376,000 Dollars from the City's general fund account , (Parking Tax revenue) to the Comprehensive Municipal Pension Trust Fund in accordance with Ordinance 44 of 2010 and PA State Act 44 of 2008. Read and referred  Action details
2011-2038 1 Appointment-InformingResolution informing City Council of the appointment of Don Linzer, 1208 Murrayhill Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 , as a member of the Allegheny Regional Asset District with a term to expire December 31, 2013. Mr. Linzer is replacing Rob Jones.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2011-2039 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of the following individuals to the newly constituted Propel Pittsburgh Commission for terms expiring on August 31, 2014. Justin Victor of 604 Pressley Street (Dist.1 Harris) Rick Moody Jr. of 1103 Idlewood Avenue (Dist.2 Smith) Colin White of 2202 Sarah Street (Dist.3 Kraus) Jennifer Askey of 2408 Beaufort Avenue (Dist.4 Rudiak) Lauren Stoner of 3569 Beechwood Boulevard (Dist.5 Shields) DaVonna Graham of 2043 Wylie Avenue (Dist.6 Lavelle) Eric Hulsey of 737 South Braddock Ave. (Dist.8 Peduto) Thomas Donahue of 2501 Larkins Way Zachary Malone of 117 South 17th Street Caitlin McCarthy of 1827 Wharton Street Chelsea Prior of 130 7th Street Zachary Walters of 4223 Dunkeld Way Anthony Bellino of 5435 Howe Street Kento Ohmori of 211 56th Street 21st (WITHDRAWN) Robert Rakow of 435 Cedarville Street (WITHDRAWN)Held, Pending InterviewPass Action details
2011-2031 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for August 31, 2011 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2011-1956 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 “UMOJA African Arts in the Park” $2,000 in Council District 6 Neighborhood Needs.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-2032 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for August 31, 2011 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2011-1994 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City to enter into a Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the amount of $239,991.48.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-2033 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for August 31, 2011 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2011-1966 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh UPMC (“Children's”), its successors or assigns, upon the application of Children's for an encroachment on City of Pittsburgh property and Children's required permits, the right and privilege to construct, maintain and use, at its own expense, a pedestrian bridge over and across Forty-Fourth Street between the Administrative Office Building and the Clinical Services Building (Hospital) with an address of 4401 Penn Avenue in the 9th Ward, 7th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-2034 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for August 31, 2011 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2011-1948 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 428 effective July 1, 2011, 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 2004 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: “HBCCO” (-$2,500.00); and “Salvation Army” (-$3,000.00); and “Tomorrow's Future” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to the “Poise Foundation - Hope Fund” ($+10,500.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1949 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 429, effective July 1, 2011, entitled: Providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh and further, authorizing various departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for street paving and other related costs the purchase of equipment and/or furniture at a cost not to exceed $972,000.00; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “HBCCO” (-$2,500.00); and “Salvation Army” (-$3,000.00); and “Tomorrow's Future” (-$5,000.00); and transfer these funds to the “Poise Foundation - Hope Fund” ($+10,500.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1950 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 430, effective July 1, 2011, 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 the “Allegheny County Midget Football League” (- $3,000.00); “Concrete Playgrounds” (-$5,000.00); District 9 Equipment (-$2,500.00) and Tomorrow's Future” (-$2,000.00) and transfer these funds to “Poise Foundation - Hope Fund” (+$12,500.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1951 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 431 effective July 1, 2011 entitled: The Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh are hereby authorized to enter into an Agreement or Agreements, in a form approved by the City Solicitor, with the following various community organizations, for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh and further, authorizing various departments to enter into contract(s) or use existing contract(s) for street paving and other related costs, for the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and installation thereof, at a cost not to exceed $1,000,000.00, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from the “Allegheny County Midget Football League” (- $3,000.00); “Concrete Playgrounds” (-$5,000.00); District 9 Equipment (-$2,500.00) and Tomorrow's Future” (-$2,000.00) and transfer these funds to “Poise Foundation - Hope Fund” (+$12,500.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1952 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 432 effective July 1, 2011, 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 2006 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 from City Council from: “Omega Men”(-$2,500.00); “Carnegie Library-East Liberty Branch” (-$2,500.00); and “Carnegie Library-Homewood Branch” (-$2,500.00), and transfer these funds to “Poise Foundation - Hope Fund” (+$7,500.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1953 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 433, effective July 1, 2011, entitled: “Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities and the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and further, authorizing various City Departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for street paving, the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and other related costs at a costs not to exceed $948,400.00” so as to reprogram funds from City Council from: “Omega Men”(-$2,500.00); “Carnegie Library-East Liberty Branch” (-$2,500.00); and “Carnegie Library-Homewood Branch” (-$2,500.00), and transfer these funds to “Poise Foundation - Hope Fund” (+$7,500.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1954 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 434, effective July 1, 2011, entitled: by 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 2007 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: “HBCCO Arts & Culture Committee/New Africa Project” (-$8,000.00); “Homewood Brushton/The Informer (newspaper)” (-$3,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Poise Foundation - Hope Fund” (+$11,000.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1955 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 435 effective July 1, 2011, entitled: “providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and further, authorizing various City departments to enter into a contract or contracts or use existing contracts for street paving, the purchase of equipment and/or furniture and other related costs, at a cost not to exceed $800,000.00, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “HBCCO Arts & Culture Committee/New Africa Project” (-$8,000.00); “Homewood Brushton/The Informer (newspaper)” (-$3,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Poise Foundation - Hope Fund” (+$11,000.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1957 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 “UMOJA African Arts in the Park” $2,000 and by adjusting various other projects in Council District 6 Neighborhood Needs.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1958 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 438, effective July 1, 2011, 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 2010 Community Development block Grant Program; providing for the executive 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 transfer funds in City Council from “District 6 Projects” (- $6,000.00); “Windgap-Chartiers Athletic Association” (-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Community Empowerment Association” (+$1,000.00); “Emanuel Christian Preschool” (+$2,000.00); and “Moving Lives of Kids Arts Center” (+$5,000.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1959 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 439, effective July 1, 2011, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $918,650.00; so as to transfer funds in City Council from "District 6 Projects" (- $6,000.00); "Windgap-Chartiers Athletic Association" (-$2,000.00); and transfer these funds to "Community Empowerment Association" (+$1,000.00); "Emanuel Christian Preschool" (+$2,000.00); and "Moving Lives of Kids Arts Center" (+$5,000.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2011-1968 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending Pittsburgh City Code, Section 416.03 to allow for elimination of fees to allow for businesses which cater to the public to eliminate one step from their entrances to make them accessible to the physically disabled and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.Passed FinallyPass Action details