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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/5/2015 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2015-1598 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 20, 2015, “Quantum Theatre Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2015-1599 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and celebrate the Pittsburgh Summer Youth Employment Program and specifically thanks Hannibal Hopson for his service to the people of Council District 3; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, May 5th, 2015, to be “Hannibal Hopson Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2015-1600 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Pittsburgh Fitness Council for bringing fitness professionals together to stimulate healthy initiatives in the City of Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the month of May 2015 to be “Health and Fitness Month” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2015-1601 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby encourage residents to join Highmark and walk for a healthy community on May 16; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, May 5, 2015, to be “Walk for a Healthy Community Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2015-1602 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the month of May 2015 “ALS Awareness Month” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2015-1603 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and celebrate the life and work of Ms. Peggy Neal, and challenges all Pittsburghers to follow the wonderful example that she laid down; and, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, May 5th, 2015, to be “Peggy Neal Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2015-1604 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, supports our Nepali and Bhutanese neighbors during this difficult time, and encourages concerned citizens to donate to these remarkable organizations; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 5, 2015, to be “Nepali Earthquake Relief Giving Day” in the City of Pittsburgh and encourages all neighbors to contribute to the relief of those who are suffering.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2015-1605 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the work of these partner organizations to bring national attention to Pittsburgh’s story. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, May 5, to be Resurgent Pittsburgh Day in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2015-1606 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and honor the Allegheny General Hospital Cardiovascular Institute, as well as its sponsors and participants for promoting community engagement and healthy lifestyles through this unique annual event; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim Saturday, May 9, 2015, to be “Hearts in the Park Walk Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2015-1590 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Cobble House, 260 42nd. Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2015-1590 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Cobble House, 260 42nd. Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201.Read and referred  Action details
2015-1591 1 ResolutionResolution approving a Conditional Use Application under the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V Chapter 911 Section 911.04.A.64 to the Central Catholic High School, Inc., property owner, for authorization to expand the Elementary/Secondary School (General) use at 4750 5th Avenue, zoned “RM-H” Residential Multi-Family, High Density District, 14th Ward, Council District No. 8Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details Video Video
2015-1591 1 ResolutionResolution approving a Conditional Use Application under the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V Chapter 911 Section 911.04.A.64 to the Central Catholic High School, Inc., property owner, for authorization to expand the Elementary/Secondary School (General) use at 4750 5th Avenue, zoned “RM-H” Residential Multi-Family, High Density District, 14th Ward, Council District No. 8Read and referred  Action details
2015-1592 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from EMI, Educational/Medical Institution District, to RM-H, Residential Multi-Unit, High Density District, the remainder of the property identified as Block Number 52-J, lot number 264 in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details Video Video
2015-1592 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from EMI, Educational/Medical Institution District, to RM-H, Residential Multi-Unit, High Density District, the remainder of the property identified as Block Number 52-J, lot number 264 in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System.Read and referred  Action details
2015-1593 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 505 of 2013, effective August 5, 2013, to authorize the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning to amend the City’s existing Cooperation Agreement for Program Administration Assistance with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership for The Market Square Public Art Program by adding City funding to cover certain expenses and to extend the term of the Cooperation Agreement for an additional term of up to three years.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2015-1594 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 300 approved May 6, 2014, providing for the implementation of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) area “R” in the Bloomfield community (Council Districts #7) to remove from the district to exclude addresses pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2015-1595 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh to execute relevant agreements with the Pennsylvania Museum and Historical Commission to receive eighteen-thousand dollars ($18,000) in grant funds, and to hire a consultant for the amount not to exceed thirty-six thousand dollars ($36,000).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2015-1596 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 492 of 2014 to authorize an increase in compensation for Campbell, Durrant, Beatty, Palombo, and Miller, P.C. to provide professional legal services and expert advice for collective bargaining and/or interest arbitration. The cost of the increase shall not exceed $60,000, for a total dollar amount of $160,000.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2015-1597 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No.858, effective, January 1, 2015, as amended, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2015 Capital Budget and the 2015 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2015 through 2020 Capital Improvement Program,” by increasing the “Penn Avenue Phase I” line item” by the amount of $252,506.86 (OTHER/FHWA) from $480,000.00 to $732,506.85.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2015-1587 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for April 29, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2015-1290 4 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title One-Administrative, Article IX-Boards, Commissions and Authorities, by amending Chapter §178B.01 - §178B.02: Propel Pittsburgh Commission in order to create the Young Pittsburgh Advisory Commission.AMENDEDPass Action details
2015-1290 4 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title One-Administrative, Article IX-Boards, Commissions and Authorities, by amending Chapter §178B.01 - §178B.02: Propel Pittsburgh Commission in order to create the Young Pittsburgh Advisory Commission.Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2015-1550 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Ten Thousand Eight Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Ten Cents ($10,881.90) in favor of Christine Elzer, Samuel J. Cordes & Associates, 245 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 in settlement of an action filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania at 14-00250.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1551 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the total sum of Eleven Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-One Dollars and Ten Cents ($11,681.10) in favor of Jennifer Taylor in care of Christine Elzer, Samuel J. Cordes & Associates, 245 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 in settlement of an action filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania at 14-00250.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1552 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 493, effective August 6, 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 $20,000 from District 6 Neighborhood Initiative to the Hill District CDC in Council District 6 Neighborhood Needs. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $130,802.79Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1553 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 $20,000 from District 6 Neighborhood Initiative to the Hill District CDC in Council District 6 Neighborhood Needs for the purpose of hiring a consultant for the drafting of a redesign proposal for the Centre Ave corridor in the Hill District.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1588 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for April 29, 2015 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2015-1549 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Departments of Public Works, Finance, and/or City Planning to enter into a revocable License Agreement or Agreements with GTECH Strategies to provide green-space improvements for a designated vacant City lot.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1589 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Urban Recreation for April 29, 2015 with an Affirmatiave Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2015-1228 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into agreement or agreements, contract or contracts and use of existing agreement or agreements, contract or contracts in individual amounts of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less with consultants in connection with the Department's recreational and park related services.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1229 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into agreements in individual amounts of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or less with performers, instructors, artists and persons with specialized skills in connection with the Department's recreational and instructional programs.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2015-1607 1 Small Games of ChanceNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognize Contemporary Craft to be a civic and/or service organization within the context of the Pennsylvania Small Games of Chance Act, as amended.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video