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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/7/2013 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2013-1505 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and honor the important work of this program and commends all of its sponsors and participants; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim Saturday, May 11, 2013, to be "Hearts in the Park Walk Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1506 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and honor Allegheny General Hospital, its Auxiliary organization, the Northside Leadership Conference, and our students and teachers, for their commitment to educating local youth and making their lives safer through the Stranger Awareness Program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the month of May 2013, to be “Stranger Awareness Month” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1507 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Persad Center for providing support and hope for every member of our community, regardless of sexual orientation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 13, 2013 to be “Persad Center Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1508 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Classic Events! for furthering the development of small businesses in the City; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 24, 2013 “Classic Events! Ladies Who Network Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1509 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, May 7, 2013 to be “Rev. Tyrone Munson Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1510 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Jewish Family and Children's Service of Pittsburgh on its imprint and impact in the Pittsburgh region and congratulates Fern Schwartz for receiving the Mermelstein Award for her leadership and dedication at the agency's Annual Meeting; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, , that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, May 13, 2013, to be “JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1511 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Silk Screen Asian Arts & Culture Organization for their efforts to promote and celebrate Asian and Asian American art and artists; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 10, 2013 to be “Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1512 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the NAACP Pittsburgh Unit and Homer S. Brown Award winners Mel Blount, Charlie Batch, and M. Gayle Moss for their dedication to improving the lives of Pittsburgh youth; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday May 2, 2013 “Home S. Brown Award Winners Mel Blount, Charlie Batch, and M. Gayle Moss Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1513 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Father Miroslaw Stelmaszczyk for faithfully promoting the Polish culture, history and traditions to the American people, and strengthening friendships between Americans and Poles; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday,May 11, 2013, to be “Father Stelmaszczyk Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1514 1 ProclamationTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes and celebrates the importance of transit to our City and the entire region; and THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, May 9, 2013 to be Transit Day in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1493 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 729, approved December 5, 2006, effective December 7, 2006, entitled “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or for the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for design services in connection with the reconstruction of Penn Avenue from 34th Street to Negley Avenue, including Project Management Services; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof., at a cost not to exceed $2,140,000.00,” by adding language.Read and referred  Action details
2013-1494 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 355, approved June 1, 2010, effective June 4, 2010, entitled “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants, for design services in connection with the reconstruction of Penn Avenue from Main Street to Penn Circle West, including Project Management Services; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof, at a cost not to exceed $676,593.75,” by adding language.Read and referred  Action details
2013-1495 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution 549, effective September 21, 2012 entitled “providing for an agreement/s, or use of existing agreements and/or a contract/s, or use of existing contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for City Council Neighborhood Needs Program and providing for the payment of the costs thereof”, by transferring $5,500 from District 1 Neighborhood Needs Projects and adding that amount to Troy Hill Citizen's Inc. for a surveillance camera. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $437,779.53.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2013-1495 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution 549, effective September 21, 2012 entitled “providing for an agreement/s, or use of existing agreements and/or a contract/s, or use of existing contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for City Council Neighborhood Needs Program and providing for the payment of the costs thereof”, by transferring $5,500 from District 1 Neighborhood Needs Projects and adding that amount to Troy Hill Citizen's Inc. for a surveillance camera. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $437,779.53.Read and referred  Action details
2013-1496 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 transferring $5,500 from District 1 Neighborhood Needs Projects and adding that amount to Troy Hill Citizen's Inc. for a surveillance camera.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2013-1496 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 transferring $5,500 from District 1 Neighborhood Needs Projects and adding that amount to Troy Hill Citizen's Inc. for a surveillance camera.Read and referred  Action details
2013-1497 1 CommunicationCommunication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting the Performance Audit of the Department of Personnel and Civil Service Commission, City Implementation of Evergreen Solutions, LLC.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2013-1498 1 CommunicationCommunication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended December 31, 2012.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2013-1504 1 PetitionPetition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a public hearing before City Council relative to elimination of parking along the Centre Avenue and Baum Blvd. corridor as a result of the construction of UPMC'S Luna Project and Center for Innovative Science (CIS) buildings. The petition is valid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter.Read and referred  Action details
2013-1499 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 1, 2013 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2013-1432 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of $3,595.50 to Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, 525 William Penn Place, 30th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, for mediation services in connection with a FLSA case. Pursuant to Local Rule 16.2 (LCvR 16.2) of the Local Rules of Court for the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the City is required to participate and pay Alternative Dispute Resolution Services. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1500 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for May 1, 2013 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2013-1410 4 OrdinanceOrdinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code at Title Five: Traffic, so as to amend Chapter 541: General Parking Regulations, Section 541.05, Registered Owner Responsible for Unlawful Parking, Chapter 543: Parking Meters, Section 543.08 Registered Owner Responsible for Unlawful Parking, and add a new Chapter entitled Chapter 548: Valet Parking. AMENDEDPass Action details
2013-1410 4 OrdinanceOrdinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code at Title Five: Traffic, so as to amend Chapter 541: General Parking Regulations, Section 541.05, Registered Owner Responsible for Unlawful Parking, Chapter 543: Parking Meters, Section 543.08 Registered Owner Responsible for Unlawful Parking, and add a new Chapter entitled Chapter 548: Valet Parking. Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2013-1501 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for May 1, 2013 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2013-1436 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants, for engineering services in connection with the West Ohio Street/Ridge Avenue Bridge; including Construction Management Services; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1502 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for May 1, 2013 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2013-1437 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to enter into an agreement or agreements with members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, for payment of services for duties related to any and all activities of the Zoning Board of the City of Pittsburgh. Cost not to exceed $39,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1439 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 547 approved July 30, 2002, providing for the implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “E”, in the South Oakland community (Council District #6) to expand the district to include additional addresses pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1440 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 667 approved June 26, 1990, providing for the implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “M”, in the South Oakland community (Council District #3) to expand the district to include additional addresses pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1442 2 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 39, effective February 4, 2013, 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 transfer funds in City Council from: “Observatory Hill, Inc.” (-$3,000) , and transfer these funds to “Northside Youth Athletic Association” (+$1,000.00), The Promise Group +$2,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1443 2 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 38, effective February 4, 2013, 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 transfer funds in City Council from: “ Observatory Hill, Inc.” (-$3,000.00) and transfer these funds to “Northside Youth Athletic Association” (+$1,000.00) and to “The Promise Group” (+$2,000.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1444 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 37, effective February 4, 2013, 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: "Perry Hilltop Citizens, Inc." (-$1,000.00) and "Sheptsky Arms" (-1,000.00) and transfer these funds to "Northside Youth Athletic Association" (+$2,000.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1445 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 48, effective February 4, 2013, 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: “Perry Hilltop Citizens, Inc.” (-$1,000.00) and “Sheptsky Arms” (-$1,000.00) and transfer these funds to “Northside Youth Athletic Association” (+$2,000.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1446 2 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 47, effective February 4, 2013, 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 contact 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 800,000.00”, so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “Perry Hilltop Citizens, Inc.” (-$1,000.00), “Sheptsky Arms” (-$1,000.00) and “District 1 Equipment” (-$6,700.00), New Hope for Neighborhood Renewal (-$2,000.00) transfer these funds to “Northside Youth Athletic Association” (+ $2,000.00), Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (+$5,700.00) and The Promise Group (+$3,000.00). Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1447 2 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 46, effective February 4, 2013, 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 2008 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: “Perry Hilltop Citizens, Inc.” (-$1,000.00), “Sheptsky Arms” (-$1,000) and “District 1 Equipment” (-$6,700.00), New Hope for Neighborhood Renewal (-$2,000.00) transfer these funds to “Northside Youth Athletic Association” (+ $2,000.00), Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (+$5,700.00) and The Promise Group (+$3,000.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1448 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 43, effective February 4, 2013, 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; "Steelworker's Tower" (- $1,000.00), and transfer these funds to "Western PA. Conservancy" (+$1,000.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1449 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 42, effective February 4, 2013, entitled: 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 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 transfer funds in City Council from: "Steelworker's Tower" (- $1,000.00), and transfer these funds to "Western PA Conservancy" (+$1,000.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1450 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 714, effective November 28, 2012, 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 $1,357,500.00; so as to reprogram funds in City Council from: “Steelworker's Tower” (- $1,000.00); and transfer these funds to “Western PA Conservancy” (+$1,000.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1451 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 716, effective November 28, 2012, entitled: 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 2011 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: "Steelworker's Tower" (- $1,000.00); and transfer these funds to "Western PA Conservancy" (+$1,000.00),Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1452 1 Resolution Resolution amending Resolution No. 67, effective February 8, 2013, 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; 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, so as to reprogram funds within City Council from: “Mt. Washington Community Development Corporation - Resource Coordinator” (-$55,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Grandview Lions Club - Senior Grass Cutting” (+$15,000.00) and “Sheraden Community Council” (+$40,000.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1453 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 68, effective February 8, 2013, entitled: Amending the Capital Budget and 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, so as to reprogram funds within City Council from “Mt. Washington Community Development Corporation - Resource Coordinator” (-$55,000.00), and transfer these funds to “Grandview Lions Club - Senior Grass Cutting” (+$15,000.00) and “Sheraden Community Council” (+$40,000.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1503 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Report for May 1, 2013 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2013-1433 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh's Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Warrington Spray Park located at 329 East Warrington Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1434 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh's Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Bloomers Renovation, 4651 Gangwish Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Passed FinallyPass Action details