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Resolution amending Resolution 34 of 2013, providing for the implementation of a Residential Permit Parking Program (RPPP) Area ‘EE’ in the Point Breeze Neighborhood to remove streets pursuant to Pittsburgh code Chapter 549, at no cost to the city.

WHEREAS, the Linden Garden Club was founded in 1924 by Mrs. William H. Mercur and the membership was made up of women from the Point Breeze neighborhoods surrounding Linden Elementary School; and,

Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Site under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain site known as Frick Park, located at 2005 Beechwood Boulevard (127-H-100-01), in the Swisshelm Park, Squirrel Hill South, Regent Square, Point Breeze neighborhoods, in the 14th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The owner of the property supports the nomination and there is no cost to the City. (Public Hearing held 2/27/24)

Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as Ella and Emil Keller House, located at 201 N. Murtland Street (126-C-122), in North Point Breeze, in the 14th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The owner of the property supports the nomination and there is no cost to the City. (Public Hearing held 12/4/23)

WHEREAS, Lawrence Gerson, VMD, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1975 and founded Point Breeze Veterinary Clinic in 1977 as a family veterinary practice, providing care primarily for cats and dogs; and,

Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain site known as Mellon Park, located in Point Breeze (85-D-50, 84-S-250, 84-S-251, 125-N-200), in the 7th and 14th Wards, in the city of Pittsburgh. The City of Pittsburgh is the owner of this property and there has been no objection to the nomination. (Public Hearing held 2/10/21)

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R2-L, Residential Two-Family Low Density, to R1D-M R1A-M, Residential Single-Unit Density, Moderate Density, in South Point Breeze Neighborhood. PUBLIC HEARING HELD AUGUST 31, 2017

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing from R2-L, Residential Two-Family Low Density, to R1D-M, Residential Single-Unit Density, Moderate-Density various properties in the Point Breeze neighborhood.

Resolution amending Resolution 256 of 2014 for the Residential Parking Permit Program area “EE”, in the Point Breeze North community (Council District #9) to expand the district to include additional streets pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.

Resolution amending Resolution No. 34 approved January 29, 2013, providing for the implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “EE”, in the Point Breeze and Point Breeze North communities (Council Districts #8 and #9) to expand the district to include additional streets pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.

Resolution providing for the implementation of the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area "EE" in the Point Breeze and Point Breeze North communities (Council District #8 and #9) pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.

Resolution 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 in Council District 9; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof by adding “Point Breeze North Community Development Corporation”, $10,000. Total of all projects is not to exceed $264,758.42.

Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution Nos. 855, 722 and 793 of 2011 and Resolution No. 415 of 2008, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012, 2003, 1996 and 2000 capital budgets, respectively” by transferring all active District 9 Neighborhood Needs projects from three budget years into budget year 2012 in the JDE financial system and by changing the title of “North Point Breeze Community Development Corporation” to “Point Breeze North Community Development Corporation”.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the valuable work of the Public Allies Service Group throughout the Pittsburgh region and in the Point Breeze community and extends best wishes for an exciting and successful event; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare June 18, 2011 “Point Breeze Summer Breeze Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 654, effective October 25, 2001, entitled, “Resolution 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 City Council's 2001 Neighborhood Needs Supplement Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof,” by deleting “African American Workers Union”, $7,000 and “Homewood Credit Union” $10,000 and by adding $5,000 to “African American Entrepreneurial Forum”, $10,000 to “Renaissance III, 2000”, and $2,000 to “North Point Breeze CDC” in Council District 9.

Resolution further Amending Resolution No. 424 of 2001, effective June 19, 2001, entitled “Further amending Resolution No. 976 effective January 1, 1996, as amended, Adopting and Approving the 1996 Capital Budget and the 1996 Community Development Block Grant by creating a new line item, City Clerk Office Modernization Project Grant # 2271000 for the purpose of augmenting neighborhood needs programs and/or the District Improvement Fund, and transferring $1,128,892.00 from Grant/Liberty to City Clerk's Office Modernization” by deleting “African American Workers Union”, $7,000 and “Homewood Credit Union” $10,000 and by adding $5,000 to “African American Entrepreneurial Forum”, $10,000 to “Renaissance III, 2000”, and $2,000 to “North Point Breeze CDC” in Council District 9.

Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: “Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital Budget and the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2000 through 2005 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2000 Capital Budget amendments.” by deleting “North Point Breeze Initiative” $10,000 and by adding that amount to “North Point Breeze Community Development Corporation” in Council District 9.

WHEREAS, a meeting between the United Jewish Federations' Community and Public Affairs Council and the Urban League to discuss a litter cleanup in two neighborhoods resulted in a partnership between the Squirrel Hill and the Homewood communities ; and, WHEREAS, the Homewood Squirrel Hill Reddup Coalition was established in the summer of 2006 with its first cleanup weekend taking place on September 18 and 19, 2006, engaging 300 volunteers; and, WHEREAS, the Reddup Coalition Weekend began as a two neighborhood program focused on litter cleanup guided by the principles of Collecting (litter) and Connecting (establishing relationships) as Squirrel Hill, a predominately white, Jewish community partnered with Homewood, a predominately black, Christian community to plan and carry out a litter cleanup, culminating in a volunteer thank you picnic; and, WHEREAS, the initial Reddup Coalition has now grown to include four communities, businesses, diverse and active grass roots organizations, non-profit agencies and with full participation by the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, the Mayor's Office, and the offices of Council President Doug Shields and Council Members Bill Peduto and Twanda Carlisle ; and, WHEREAS, the United Jewish Federation won the nation's top award in Jewish community relations when it accepted the Program Excellence Award in Washington , D.C, in February for furthering the causes of environmentalism, Black-Jewish relations, interfaith relations and neighborhood revitalization; and, WHEREAS, the Reddup Coalition, renamed the Homewood Squirrel Hill Point Breeze Reddup Coalition, will conduct its second annual neighborhood cleanup on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 27-29, 2007, with participation from the schools and businesses on Friday, the Homewood/ Point Breeze cleanup on Saturday and the Squirrel Hill cleanup on Sunday with a Volunteer Picnic on Sunday; and, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Boris Weinstein of the United Jewish Federation and Aliyah Durham of the Eastside Community Collaborative who serve as chairs of this year's Cleanup and without whose vision and direction the project would not have grown and achieved such great success; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declares April 28 and 29, 2007, to be Homewood Squirrel Hill Point Breeze Reddup Cleanup Days in the City of Pittsburgh.

Resolution authorizing the reallocation of $2,000,000 in Brownfields Economic Development Initiative grants from the North Point Breeze and Chateau Industrial Districts projects to the Pittsburgh Technology Center, authorizing the filing of amended applications for the grants and designating Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh as the City's agent. (Council District No. 6).

WHEREAS, the South Point Breeze Organization is a 501 (c)(4) non-profit organization that supports the community through public safety, education and social programming, resulting in positive interaction and community cohesiveness; and WHEREAS, the South Point Breeze Organization desires to operate a raffle in order to to raise funds to support programming and operations to further its purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVLED that the Mayor and the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes the South Point Breeze Organization to be a civic and/or service organization within the context of the Pennsylvania Small Games of Chance Act, as amended.

Communication from Susan Golomb, Director of City Planning, submitting a report written by City Planning staff regarding the recertification of Area, "O" Homewood South/North Point Breeze, for the Residential Parking Permit Program.

Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 256, effective April 26, 2000, as amended, 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 Neighborhood Needs Program in Council District 9; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding four new line items entitled "Pittsburgh Mediation Center" $7,500, "URA-East Liberty Mediation" $20,000, "Vehicle Barrier at Bennett Place" $8,000 and "North Point Breeze Initiative" $10,000 and adjusting certain other items. Total of all projects is not to exceed $932,000.

Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital Budget and the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2000 through 2005 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2000 Capital Budget amendments." by adding North Point Breeze Initiative $10,000, The Pittsburgh Mediation Center $7,500, Kingsley Association $15,000, Rosedale Block Cluster $10,000 and making various changes to reflect actual spending in Council District 9.

Resolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for administration of a $1,100,000 Brownfields Economic Development Initiative Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the renovation of Building #3 at the Lexington Technology Park in the North Point Breeze Industrial District. (Council District No. 9).

Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Section 108 loan of up to $3,000,000 to be used for the renovation of Building #3 at the Lexington Technology Park in the North Point Breeze Industrial District. (Council District No. 9).

Resolution amending Resolution No. 477 approved July 22, 1999, entitled "providing for the implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area "O," in the Homewood South/North Point Breeze area (Council District #9) pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549," so as to amend the streets included in Area "O".

Resolution authorizing the filing of an application for federal assistance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a $2,000,000 Brownfields Economic Development Initiative grant for the North Point Breeze and Chateau Industrial Districts projects. (Council District Nos. 6 and 9).

Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh designating URA as the City's agent for implementation of a federal Brownfields Economic Development Initiative grant for the North Point Breeze and Chateau Industrial Districts projects. (Council District Nos. 6 and 9).

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 654, effective October 25, 2001, entitled, "Resolution Providing for an agreement and / or a contract or contracts, or use of existing Contracts. And for the Purchase of materials, supplis, equipment, and /or services for various projects in connection with City Council's 2001 Neighborhood Needs Supplement Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding line item South Point Breeze Org Engineering Consultant $1,125.00 and Graffiti Digital Camera 1 for each of 6 Zones, in Council District 8. Resolution further amending Resolution No. 654, effective October 25, 2001, entitled, "Resolution Providing for an agreement and / or a contract or contracts, or use of existing Contracts. And for the Purchase of materials, supplis, equipment, and /or services for various projects in connection with City Council's 2001 Neighborhood Needs Supplement Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding line item South Point Breeze Org Engineering Consultant $1,125.00 and Graffiti Digital Camera 1 for each of 6 Zones, in Council District 8.

Resolution further Amending Resolution No. 424 of 2001, effective June 19, 2001, entitled "Further amending Resolution No. 976 effective January 1, 1996, as amended, Adopting and Approving the 1996 Capital Budget and the 1996 Community Development Block Grant by creating a new line item, City Clerk Office Modernization Project Grant # 2271000 for the purpose of augmenting neighborhood needs programs and/or the District Improvement Fund, and transferring $1,128,892.00 from Grant/Liberty to City Clerk's Office Modernization" by adding South Point Breeze Org Engineering Consultant $1,125.00, Graffiti Digital Cameras 1 for each of 6 Zones $2,500.00, in Council District 8.

Commending BIll Grisom and the North Point Breeze Development Corporation

Resolution providing for the filing of a petition or petitions for the sale of certain property or 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. A. 3106 Brereton Street being sold to Polish Hill Civic Association of Pittsburgh for $1,000.00. Coucil District #7. Intended use One story brick store requiring rehabilitation. B. 5515 Dunkirk Street being sold to Bloomfield-Garfield Coroporation for $1,000.00. Council District #7. Intended use Two story and one half-story brick house requiring rehabilitation. C. 7054 Thomas Blvd. being sold to North Point Breeze Planning & Development Corporation for $1,000.00 + Costs Council District #9. Intended use: Two and one -half story brick and frame house requiring rehabilitation. D. 127 Beltzhoover Avenue being sold to Neighborhood Development Ventures for $100.00 + Costs. Council District #3. Intended use: being sold to neighborhood group for future development. E. 140 Beltzhoover Avenue being sold to Neighborhood Development Ventures for $100.00 + Costs. Council District #3. Intended use: Being sold to neighborhood group for future development. F. 138 Beltzhoover Avenue being sold to Neighborhood Development Ventures for $100.00 + Costs. Council District #3. Intended use: Two story aluminum siding house requiring rehabilitation. G 129 Beltzhoover Avenue being sold to Neighborhood Development Ventures for $100.00 + Costs. Council District #3. Intended use: Being sold to neighborhood group for future development. H. 131 Beltzhoover Avenue being sold to Neighborhood Development Ventures for $1000.00 + Costs. Council District #3. Intended use: Two story frame house requiring rehabilitation. I. 135 Beltzhoover Avenue being sold to Neighborhood Development Ventures for $100,00 + Costs. Council District #3. Intended use: Being sold to neighborhood group for future development. J. 137 Beltzhoover Avenue being sold to Neighborhood Development Ventures for $100.00 + Costs. Council District #3. Intended use: Being sold to neighborhood group for future development. K. 604 Industry Street being sold to Neighborhood Development Ventures for $100.00 + Costs. Council District #3. Intended use: Being sold to neighborhood group for future development. L. 305 Beltzhoover Avenue being sold to Neighborhood Development Venures for $100.00 + Costs. Council District #3. Intended use: Being sold to neighborhood group for future development . M. 315 Beltzhoover Avenue being sold to Neighorhood Development Ventures for $100.00 + Costs. Council District #3. Intended use: Being sold to neighborhood group for future development. N. 317 Beltzhoover Avenue being sold to Neighborhood Development Ventures for 4100.00 + Costs. Council District #3. Intended use: Being sold to neighborhood group for future development.

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 654 effective October 25, 2001, entitled, "Resolution 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 City Council's 2001 Neighborhood Needs Supplement Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding line items South Point Breeze Decorative Lighting $14,000.00, Cool Space Locater Project $ 7,500.00 and Bloomfield Holiday Lights $5,000.00 in Council District 8.

Resolution further Amending Resolution No. 424 of 2001, effective June 19, 2001, entitled "Further amending Resolution No. 976 effective January 1, 1996, as amended, Adopting and Approving the 1996 Capital Budget and the 1996 Community Development Block Grant by creating a new line item, City Clerk Office Modernization Project Grant # 2271000 for the purpose of augmenting neighborhood needs programs and/or the District Improvement Fund, and transferring $1,128,892.00 from Grant/Liberty to City Clerk's Office Modernization" by adding new line items South Point Breeze Decorative Lighting $12,500.00 $14,000.00, Cool Space Locater Project $ 7,500.00 and Bloomfield Holiday Lights $5,000.00 in Council District 8.

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article 1, Chapter 902, Section 902.03, Zoning District Maps No. 16 and 17 by changing various zoning district classifications in the North Point Breeze community in accord with the Pittsburgh Neighborhood Remapping Project relative to the City's new Urban Zoning Code.

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 231, effective April 19, 2000, 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 Neighborhood Needs Program in Council District 8; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding a new line item: "Forbes-Murray Maintenance" $5,000 and increasing the allocation of the "Welcome to Point Breeze" sign by $2,000. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $860,547.00.

Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital Budget and the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2000 through 2005 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2000 Capital Budget amendments." By adding Forbes-Murray Maintenance $5,000 and increasing Point Breeze Sign to $3,000 in Council District 8.

Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital Budget and the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2000 through 2005 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2000 Capital Budget amendments." By adding Forbes-Murray Maintenance $5,000 and increasing Point Breeze Sign to $3,000 in Council District 8.

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 231, effective April 19, 2000, 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 Neighborhood Needs Program in Council District 8; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by deleting the following line items: "Recreation center expansion for youth activities" $60,000; "Three computers, pool table, table tennis etc.," $10,000; "Remove metal utility poles" $10,000; "Replace and add trash receptacles" $5,000; "Drinking Fountain and landscaping at Sterrett Field" $4,500; "Designated street lighting," $5,000 and by reducing the following items: "Clarendon Place streetscape improvements" by $7,189; "Clarendon Place road improvements" by $5,457; "Vandal proof lighting under S. Highland Bridge" by $309; "Remove loose metal angle iron curbs" by $7,592; "Remove metal utility poles-S Highland Bridge" by $1,444; "Graffiti Removal" by $16,891 and by adding the following new items: "Bloomfield miscellaneous projects" $70,000 and "Point Breeze miscellaneous projects" $4,500. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $848,547.00.

Resolution amending Resolution No. 477 approved July 22, 1999, entitled "providing for the implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area "O", in the Homewood South/North Point Breeze area (Council District #9) pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549", so as to amend the streets included in Area "O".