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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/11/2012 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2012-1017 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Christopher's Guests for helping to meet the financial, personal and emotional needs of families with sick loved ones while staying in a city that they are not familiar with; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, December 11, 2012, to be “Christopher's Guests Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2012-1018 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Cameron Jibril Thomaz aka Wiz Khalifa for his artistic contributions and for being an ambassador for Pittsburgh around the world; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare December 12, 2012 to be “Wiz Khalifa Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2012-1019 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize J'Burgh's essential work in the Pittsburgh Community through its support and encouragement of our City's youth; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare December 4, 2012 to be “J'Burgh Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2012-1020 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and congratulate the OHIO CLASSICS Baseball Team for winning the 65's National Championship and for bringing honor to our area, adding to the rich athletic history of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, December 11, 2012, to be “OHIO CLASSICS DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2012-1021 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend all of those who gave their time and expertise to the residents of the City of Pittsburgh and to the residents for being willing to learn about the valuable work that the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police provide to this city; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, December 11, 2012, to be “Citizen's Police Academy Class 12-02 Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2012-1014 1 Resolution Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Global Recovery Services, P.O. Box 105795, Atlanta, GA 30348-9864, in an amount not to exceed Forty-Seven Thousand, Five Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Four cents ($47,598.64), said amount representing payment for deductible amounts due pursuant to policy of insurance covering the G-20 related claims presented; claims No. 683- 328469 and No. 683-327698. Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2012-1014 1 Resolution Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Global Recovery Services, P.O. Box 105795, Atlanta, GA 30348-9864, in an amount not to exceed Forty-Seven Thousand, Five Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Four cents ($47,598.64), said amount representing payment for deductible amounts due pursuant to policy of insurance covering the G-20 related claims presented; claims No. 683- 328469 and No. 683-327698. Read and referred  Action details
2012-1015 1 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 161: Contracts, by adding a new subsection at §161.16, h. (Ban the Box)Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2012-1015 1 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 161: Contracts, by adding a new subsection at §161.16, h. (Ban the Box)Read and referred  Action details
2012-1007 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Highway Equipment Co., in the amount of $25,000.00, for the emergency rental of a Track Hoe for the removal of loose hazardous dirt and debris on Noblestown Road, and providing for the payment thereof.Read and referred  Action details
2012-1008 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Graciano Corporation, in the amount of $400,000.00, for emergency work for the protection of pedestrians and vehicles at the perimeter of the City County Building and providing for temporary repairs to the parapet and cornice, and providing for the payment thereof.Read and referred  Action details
2012-1013 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 801 approved November 21, 2011, providing for the implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area "BB", in the Bloomfield/Friendship area (Council District #8 and #9) to expand the district to include additional streets pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.Read and referred  Action details
2012-1009 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with O'Brien, Rulis and Bochicchio, for the purpose of providing professional legal services in connection with the defense of certain workers' compensation matters and claims brought against the City under the Workers' Compensation Act; and providing for payment of the cost thereof not to exceed $1,200,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2012-1010 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with consultants and/or service providers for professional services in connection with Civil Service and MPOETC required assessment and evaluation of Public Safety candidates, and providing for payment of the cost thereof not to exceed $50,490.00.Read and referred  Action details
2012-1011 1 ResolutionResolution providing for Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with CERIDIAN Corporation for the purpose of on-going payroll processing services, payroll tax filing services, application outsourcing services and related support services. Cost not to exceed Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00). Read and referred  Action details
2012-1012 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contract(s) with UPMC Benefits Management Services, Inc. D/B/A Work Partners for the purpose of ensuring that on-going medical care and case management is provided to City of Pittsburgh employees who require treatment for service related injuries and/or illness pursuant to the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act toward a goal of returning employees to work as soon as they are medically able to return and providing for the payment of the cost thereof not to exceed $1,859,650.00.Read and referred  Action details
2012-1016 1 ResolutionResolution submitting the names of Maurice T. Dickey and Karen McLellan for consideration by the Mayor for an appointment to fill the City Council law enforcement professional vacancy on the Citizens Police Review Board, in accordance with the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Six, Conduct, Article VI, Citizen Police Review Board.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2012-0936 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Howard (Joe) Brown, 1129 Woodland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, as a Member of the Citizens Police Review Board (CPRB) for a term to expire October 31, 2013. (Mr. Brown is replacing Thomas Kolano.) ApprovedPass Action details
2012-1003 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for December 5, 2012 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2012-0850 3 ResolutionResolution adopting a Re-apportionment Plan for Pittsburgh City Council. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0950 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a Warrant in the sum of $7,500.00 in favor of Samuel J. Cordes and Associates, 245 Fort Pitt Blvd., 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; in full and final settlement of a Complaint filed at USDC 2:12-cv-930, and arising from an alleged Federal Civil Rights violation.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0972 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing issuance of a warrant in the amount of $11,088.20, in favor of Duquesne Light Company, c/o Carolyn K. Cingel, Claims Specialist, 411 Seventh Avenue, Mail Drop 16-1, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 in settlement of a claim for a damaged wooden light pole and transformer by a City of Pittsburgh, Environmental Services, Recycling truck on May 23, 2012 near the intersection of Leonard Street and Morewood Avenue.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0973 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Global Recovery Ser ices: P.O. BOX 105795, Atlanta. GA 30348-9864, in an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50.000.00), for insurance deductible payments in connection with the cases of Frank Beal (Claim No. 683- 327714) and Ryan Kingston and Nathan Poloni (Claim No. 683-371055) arising from events during the G-20 Summit in 2009. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0975 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: 334 Mountain, B: 2745 Oakley, C: 211 Estella (DELETED), D: 828 Climax (DELETED), E: 19 Lafferty (DELETED), F: 308 Reifert, G: 514 Climax, H: Stiles (aka 339 Saturn), I: 254 E Jefferson, J: 3208 & 3206 McClure.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0976 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 J. A: 2 Virgila, B: 3819 Mintwood, C: 1842 Calistoga, D: 182 Locarna, E: 770 Hazelwood, F: 5017 Blair, G: 826 Gearing, H: 17 Craighead, I: 1215 Welser, J: 2157 Moredale.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-1004 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for December 5, 2012 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2012-0939 2 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Ten - Building, Chapter 1001 - Scope, Intent, and Application by adding a new Section, 1001.11 Special Abatement Actions, outlining additional actions that the Chief of the Bureau of Building Inspection may take to alert the public to Property Maintenance Code violations at properties in the City of Pittsburgh.AMENDEDPass Action details
2012-0939 2 OrdinanceOrdinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Ten - Building, Chapter 1001 - Scope, Intent, and Application by adding a new Section, 1001.11 Special Abatement Actions, outlining additional actions that the Chief of the Bureau of Building Inspection may take to alert the public to Property Maintenance Code violations at properties in the City of Pittsburgh.Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2012-1005 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for December 5, 2012 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2012-0977 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 Cooperation and License Agreement with Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, to assist with the installation of up to four (4) Dek Hockey rinks in City parks. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-1006 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for December 5, 2012 with an Affirmatiave Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2012-0276 1 ResolutionResolution adopting official sewage facilities plan for the Tower at PNC Plaza at 310 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2012-0937 2 ResolutionResolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of restaurant liquor license, License No. R-9960, from Chick's Grill, LLC, 3711 Walnut Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 to Applicant Nicky's Thai Kitchen III, Inc., 1631 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15233; into the premises to be known as Nicky's Thai Kitchen III, Inc., 903 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461.Passed FinallyPass Action details