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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/4/2013 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2013-1582 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend The Jewish Women's Foundation for it belief in making the world a better place both structurally by strengthening the role of women and girls in our society and culturally by influencing the way people think about and act upon things regarding women and girls' issues; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare June 5, 2013, to be “THE JEWISH WOMEN'S FOUNDATION DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1583 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and congratulate the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh on 30 years of excellence and service to Pittsburgh's Northside; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, June 7, 2013 to be “Children's Museum Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1584 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes and honors the 2013 awardees and extends gratitude to each individual and organization for making the North Side a great place to live, work and play; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council acknowledges the efforts that the NSLC has achieved through collaboration within the community and corporate organizations and hereby declares June 2013 to be “Northside Leadership Conference and Awardees Month” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1585 1 ProclamationTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and thank Officer Lois “Chicken” Yannotti for her years of unparalleled commitment to CAPA, its students, and staff as displayed through the remarkable depth of her capacity to care for, and give back to, the CAPA community, and does wish her a very happy retirement; and THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Wednesday, June 5th 2013 “Officer Lois 'Chicken' Yannotti Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1586 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Jewish Association on Aging for envisioning a community in which the elderly have a suitable place to live, are socially engaged, are well-nourished physically and emotionally, receive the health care they need and are spiritually fulfilled in the Jewish tradition and congratulates the 8 respected and distinguished “8 Over 80” honorees for a lifetime of dedication and commitment to the Pittsburgh and Jewish communities ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare June 6, 2013, to be “EIGHT OVER 80 DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1587 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby honor all Veterans living within the city limits and across Pennsylvania and commend the many volunteers honoring them with a beautiful garden; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, June 1, 2013, to be “Veteran's Memorial Garden Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1588 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Jerusalem Baptist Church over 112 years of Christ Centered Service; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday June 2, 2013 to be “Jerusalem Baptist Church Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1589 1D.ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Gena Turner for her dedication to the Elliott Community and the residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, June 1, 2013 , to be “Gena Turner Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2013-1563 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh's Official Sewage Facilities Plan for New Environmental Center at Frick Park, 2005 Beechwood Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Read and referred  Action details
2013-1564 1 ResolutionResoltuion adopting the Summerset at Frick Park Tax Increment Financing Plan presented by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and making certain findings. (Council District 5)Read and referred  Action details
2013-1565 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, the County of Allegheny and the School District of Pittsburgh providing for the financing, monitoring, implementation and termination of the Summerset at Frick Park Tax Increment Financing District. (Council District 5)Read and referred  Action details
2013-1566 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the adoption of the East Liberty Transit Revitalization Investment District Phase I Implementation Plan and related agreements. (Council Districts 7, 8 and 9).Read and referred  Action details
2013-1567 1 ResolutionResoltution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, the County of Allegheny and the School District of Pittsburgh providing for the financing, monitoring, implementation and termination of Phase I of the East Liberty Transit Revitalization Investment District. (Council District 7, 8 and 9)Read and referred  Action details
2013-1577 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a portion of Shakespeare Street and Houston Street in the 7th, Ward, 8th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2013-1578 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 Community Alliance Spring Garden East Deutschtown for a surveillance camera. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $437,779.53.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2013-1578 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 Community Alliance Spring Garden East Deutschtown for a surveillance camera. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $437,779.53.Read and referred  Action details
2013-1579 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 Community Alliance Spring Garden East Deutschtown for a surveillance camera.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2013-1579 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 Community Alliance Spring Garden East Deutschtown for a surveillance camera.Read and referred  Action details
2013-1580 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 341, effective May 17, 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: “District 1 Equipment” (-$2,000.00) (-$6,000.00) and transfer these funds to “Pressley High Rise Tenant Council” (+ $2,000.00), Allen Place Community Services Inc. +$2,000.00 and Spring Hill Civic League, +$2,000.00.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2013-1580 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 341, effective May 17, 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: “District 1 Equipment” (-$2,000.00) (-$6,000.00) and transfer these funds to “Pressley High Rise Tenant Council” (+ $2,000.00), Allen Place Community Services Inc. +$2,000.00 and Spring Hill Civic League, +$2,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2013-1581 1 ResolutionAmending Resolution No. 342, effective May 17, 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: “District 1 Equipment”(-$6,000.00) and transfer these funds to “Pressley High Rise Tenant Council” (+ $2,000.00), Allen Place Community Services Inc. +$2,000.00 and Spring Hill Civic League, +$2,000.00.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2013-1581 1 ResolutionAmending Resolution No. 342, effective May 17, 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: “District 1 Equipment”(-$6,000.00) and transfer these funds to “Pressley High Rise Tenant Council” (+ $2,000.00), Allen Place Community Services Inc. +$2,000.00 and Spring Hill Civic League, +$2,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2013-1572 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for May 29, 2013 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2013-1545 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a professional services agreement or agreements with the Animal Rescue League, a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, for professional services in connection with the detention, care and/or euthanasia of domestic animals, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $1,241,000, subject to annual appropriation by Council.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1573 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for May 29, 2013 with an NEGATIVE Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2013-1519 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the issuance of a Warrant to Donegal Construction Corp., in the amount of Thirty thousand dollars, ($30,000.00), in full and final settlement of a contract dispute concerning payment under Contract 47564, Spec 6544, Street Resurfacing Program.Passed FinallyFail Action details
2013-1574 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for May 29, 2013 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2013-1546 1 ResolutionResolution providing for providing for an Agreement or Agreements or the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for the design and replacement of the Greenfield Bridge; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and further providing for the payment at a cost not to exceed $1,850,000.00Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1547 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No.772, effective, January 1, 2013, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2013 Capital Budget and the 2013 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2013 through 2017 Capital Improvement Program,” by transferring $92,500 in bond funds from the “Bridge Repairs” line item and creating the “Greenfield Bridge” line item in the amount of $1,850,000, ($1,480,000 FHWA, $277,500 SH, $92,500 BOND).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1548 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 404 effective June 30, 2006, and Resolution 205, effective April 17, 2007, and Resolution 528, effective August 9, 2011, finally locating rights of ways and accepting the naming and dedication of roadways which are part of the North Shore Roadway Improvement Phases I-V/Stadium Projects, North Shore Infrastructure HOV Modifications Project, and North Shore Infrastructure Chuck Noll Way, in the 22nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1575 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Human Resources for May 29, 2013 with an Affirmatiave Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2013-1549 1 ResolutionResolution PROVIDING for an Agreement or Agreements with Contractor(s) to provide video production services for a series of Fair Housing Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and a four- to seven-minute informational video regarding the services provided by the Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations, to be released by the City of Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations, at a cost not to exceed $35,000 corresponding to JDE's Job#: 0538889080.58101.00 & 0538889090.58101.00, Item # 5160Passed FinallyPass Action details
2013-1576 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for May 29, 2013 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2013-1550 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh's Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 430 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Passed FinallyPass Action details