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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/2/2012 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2012-0571 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the work of Pittsburgher Dennis Bair and the Bairfind Foundation for their dedication to bringing missing children home through increased visibility and awareness and recognizes the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers for their commitment to this cause; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare July 2, 2012 to be “BRINGHOME100 DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2012-0572 1 ProclamationTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes Janice Koczerzat, a truly unique individual and a notable presence in the City of Pittsburgh, as she retires, and commends and thanks her for her 32 years of dedicated and professional service to the City of Pittsburgh. THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, July 2, 2012 to be Janice Koczerzat Day in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2012-0573 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh on its award and commend the program for its 46 years of invaluable service to the community; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare July 2, 2012 to be “Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2012-0570 1 ResolutionResolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of restaurant liquor license, License No. R-18490, from Lotus Garden, Inc. - 3911 Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Pittsburgh PA. 15227 to Applicant Texas De Brazil (Pittsburgh) Corporation - 240 W. Station Square Drive, Suite D-1, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 into the premises to be known as the Texas De Brazil, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0548 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, and providing for the design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the Bridge Repairs program; and further providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $200,000.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0549 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or the use of existing Contracts; providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements; providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the design and construction of handicap ramps and sidewalks at various city-owned locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $20,000.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0550 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or the use of existing Contracts; providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements; providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with Broad Street; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed $72,000.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0551 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, and providing for the design, repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the reconstruction of Warrington Avenue; and further providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $407,000.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0552 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 855, effective, January 1, 2012, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2012 through 2017 Capital Improvement Program,” by increasing the “Play Area Improvements” line item by $49,109.00 from $1,000,000.00 to $1,049,109.00.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0553 1 ResolutionResolution Providing for an Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and the Borough of West Homestead in connection with the paving of Basic Avenue and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, by the Borough to the City, of the costs associated with the paving of the Borough's portion of Basic Avenue. The estimated cost of preparation and completion of work is Fifty Six Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Dollars and Forty Cents ($56,270.40).Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2012-0553 1 ResolutionResolution Providing for an Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and the Borough of West Homestead in connection with the paving of Basic Avenue and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, by the Borough to the City, of the costs associated with the paving of the Borough's portion of Basic Avenue. The estimated cost of preparation and completion of work is Fifty Six Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Dollars and Forty Cents ($56,270.40).Read and referred  Action details
2012-0554 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and the Borough of Wilkinsburg in connection with the paving of Pitt Street and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, by the Borough to the City, of the costs associated with the paving of the Borough's portion of Pitt Street. The estimated cost of preparation and completion of work is Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Ninety Two Dollars and Fifty Six Cents ($16,192.56)Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2012-0554 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh and the Borough of Wilkinsburg in connection with the paving of Pitt Street and providing for the payment of the costs thereof, by the Borough to the City, of the costs associated with the paving of the Borough's portion of Pitt Street. The estimated cost of preparation and completion of work is Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Ninety Two Dollars and Fifty Six Cents ($16,192.56)Read and referred  Action details
2012-0555 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of City Planning to execute relevant agreements to receive grant funding to support the completion of an economic study of the economic benefits of historic preservation in the City and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed fifty thousand ($50,000) dollars for this stated purpose.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0556 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Consultant(s) and Vendor(s) to assist the City in improving its Citizens Participation Process and provide for the payment at a cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $200,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0557 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Urban League of Pittsburgh, for the implementation/administration of the Housing Counseling Program, and related costs, in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0558 1 ResolutionResolution 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 $675,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0559 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution # 855, effective January 1, 2012, 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 2012 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.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0560 1 ResolutionResolution 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 $1,232,500.00.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0561 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Agreements or Contracts, with a Consultant or Consultants, or Vendor or Vendors, for the purpose of conducting planning and management studies, and related activities in support of such studies iincluding the purchase of data and data analysis equipment at a cost not to exceed $150,000.00. Read and referred  Action details
2012-0562 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Consultant(s) and Vendor(s) to assist the City in its Comprehensive Planning process and provide for the payment at a cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $150,000.00.Read and referredPass Action details
2012-0563 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Consultant(s) and Vendor(s), or for use of existing Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Consultant(s) and Vendor(s), for the purpose of preparing a “Cultural Heritage Plan” and related activities in support of such plan at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0564 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 906-2010, effective January 1, 2011, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2011 Capital Budget and the 2011 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2011 through 2016 Capital Improvement Program,” by increasing funding for the Emergency Shelter Grant Program by $ 411,084 from $730,816 to a total of $1,141,900.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0565 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 498, effective July 27, 2011 entitled: Providing for an Agreement or Agreement(s) and to provide administrative/operating expenses, including but not limited to, rehabilitation, maintenance, operation, insurance, utilities, furnishings, homeless prevention, and essential services and other miscellaneous expenses associated with the Emergency Shelter Grant funds, at a cost not to exceed $730,816.00, “so as to increase funds by an additional $411,084 for a total cost not to exceed $1,141,900.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0566 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Jewish Healthcare Foundation to provide administration and operating expenses, housing and housing related supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, at a total cost not to exceed $731,171.00Read and referred  Action details
2012-0567 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreement(s) and to provide administrative/operating expenses, including but not limited to, rehabilitation, operation, homeless prevention, rapid re-housing, data collection and essential services and other miscellaneous expenses associated with the Emergency Solutions Grant funds, (formerly known as Emergency Shelter Grant Funds), at a cost not to exceed $1,302,229.00.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0568 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s) with Community Based Organizations for community and economic development planning assistance in various neighborhoods in the City and providing operating support for these groups and provide for the payment at a cost thereof, at a cost not to exceed $700,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0569 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, lease or leases, professional service agreements or the use of existing contracts, leases or agreements, and other services, along with other approved expenditures and for the payment of supplies, equipment, materials, rentals, and other services for the refinishing of gymnasium floors.Read and referred  Action details
2012-0543 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for June 27, 2012 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2012-0413 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to enter into an agreement with the Pittsburgh Foundation to document a voluntary commitment from community nonprofit organizations to provide financial assistance to the City for the years 2012 and 2013.RECOMMITTEDPass Action details
2012-0488 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Diversified Municipal Services, Inc in the amount of $33,490.00 as payment for costs associated with property assessment appeal services rendered to residential homeowners in the City of Pittsburgh further authorized by Resolution 30 effective February 17, 2012.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0490 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Langholz Wilson Ellis, Inc., 606 Liberty Avenue, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2721, in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($5,500.00) for professional services rendered in connection with real estate tax assessment matters for the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0491 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 Side Yard Program. ITEMS A through X. A: 3400, 3402 & 3404 Camp, B: 3469 Ridgeway, C: 313 37th, D: 924 Mina, E: 3413 Mulberry, F: 7151 Verona, G: 552 & 554 Paulson, H: 6519 Shetland, I: 7718 Waverly, J: 502 Winterburn, K: 5017 Steele, L: 53 Cust, M: 926-932 Lindberg, N: 2120 Eccles, O: 96 Eads, P: 742 Lillian, Q: 20 Laverne, R: 315 Taft, S: 75 Lafferty, T: 344 Chalfont, U: 214 Moore, V: 416 Grace, W: 2803 Frontenac, X: 1966 Lowrie. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0492 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 Side Yard Program. ITEMS A through G. A: 309 Mansion, B: 916 Chartiers, C: 1239 Stranmore, D: 142 Henderson & 44 Henderson, E: 2416 Wurzell, F: 3152 Shadeland, G: 2236 Fairland. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0493 2 ResolutionResolution providing for 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 through D. A: 2139 Wylie; B: 8 Wooster & 11 Elmore ; C: 2907 Stafford DELETED ; D: 3611 Baytree. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0494 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 G. A: 5430-34 Second, B: 55 Cust, C: 155 Monastery, D: 41 Pasadena, E: 38 Pasadena, F: 3142 Shadeland. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0495 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 N. A: 3820 Butler; B: 5219 Hillcrest, C: 3801 Alexis, D: 819 East Warrington, E: 136 Dilworth, F: 32 Norton, G: 750 Berwin, H: 312 Oregon DELETED; I: 848 Concord, J: 1115 Goettman, K: 1233 Termon, L: 723 Noblestown, M: 1207 Oxford DELETED; N: 414 Orchard.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0495 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 N. A: 3820 Butler; B: 5219 Hillcrest, C: 3801 Alexis, D: 819 East Warrington, E: 136 Dilworth, F: 32 Norton, G: 750 Berwin, H: 312 Oregon DELETED; I: 848 Concord, J: 1115 Goettman, K: 1233 Termon, L: 723 Noblestown, M: 1207 Oxford DELETED; N: 414 Orchard.AMENDEDPass Action details
2012-0496 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. ITEM A. A: 3949 Mintwood. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0508 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No 149 of 2012 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 City Council Neighborhood Needs Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof ” by providing the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 1 with $20,000.00 from Council District 5 Neighborhood Needs.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0544 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for June 27, 2012 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2012-0497 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Six, Conduct, Article VI, Citizen Police Review Board, Section 662.04, Board Members, by re-inserting language. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0527 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title IV, Public Places and Property, Chapter 463: Regulated Activities by adding an annual temporary Section 463.05, entitled "Temporary No Docking Zones During Regatta Activities Periods." Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0545 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for June 27, 2012 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2012-0499 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or the use of existing Contracts; providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements; providing for repairs, maintenance, improvements, emergencies and/or the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies, and providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, in connection with Beechwood Blvd/Brown's Hill Road Phase 2; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0531 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Public Works and/or Director of Parks and Recreation at the request of the citizens of the Hazelwood Neighborhood, to name the gazebo and garden, located at the intersection of Second Avenue and Johnston Avenue as the “Bob Vavro, Sr. Garden,” effective July 10th, 2012.AMENDEDPass Action details
2012-0531 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Public Works and/or Director of Parks and Recreation at the request of the citizens of the Hazelwood Neighborhood, to name the gazebo and garden, located at the intersection of Second Avenue and Johnston Avenue as the “Bob Vavro, Sr. Garden,” effective July 10th, 2012.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0546 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for June27, 2012 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2012-0509 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012-2017 Capital Improvement Program” by providing the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 1 with $20,000.00 from Council District 5 Neighborhood Needs.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0547 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmetnal Affairs for June 27, 2012 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2012-0501 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing cooperation agreement or agreements, providing for the transfer of funds not to exceed Eight Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($8,900,000) 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0502 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh's Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Giant Eagle GetGo #3003 at 3247 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0503 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh's Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 2500 Smallman Street Apartments at 2500 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0523 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh's Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Shady Oaks Annex, 645 Clyde Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0574 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 2, 2012 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2012-0413 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to enter into an agreement with the Pittsburgh Foundation to document a voluntary commitment from community nonprofit organizations to provide financial assistance to the City for the years 2012 and 2013.Passed FinallyPass Action details