04/16 2013
Month: April 2013
Acting police Chief Regina McDonald plans to disband Pittsburgh’s three-officer graffiti squad, a move being criticized by other city officials who say the detail will be needed in the future and just have to be re-formed anyway.
McDonald isn’t commenting on her plans reported Tuesday by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, which obtained a memo from the chief announcing the decision last week
Contact info for City Officials:
Office of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl
512 City County Building | 414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
telephone: 412-255-2626 | facsimile: 412-255-2687
Mayor’s 311 Hotline Online Submission Form
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District 3
Bruce A. Kraus, Councilman
City-County Building
Suite 510/Floor 5
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Telephone: 412-255-2130
Fax: 412-255-8950
Brandon Forbes, Policy Director
brandon.forbes@pittsburghpa.gov
Telephone: 412-255-2130
Website
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District 6
Office of Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle
414 Grant Street, 5th Floor | City County Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
telephone: 412-255-2134 | facsimile 412-255-0737
daniel.lavelle@pittsburghpa.gov
Website
COUNCILMAN LAVELLE INTRODUCES VALET PARKING ORDINANCE
Valet Parking Licensing Program to be Managed by Department of Public Works
Sent 04/16/2013 @ 12:38 pm
During today’s City Council regular meeting, Councilman Lavelle introduced an ordinance regulating valet parking in Pittsburgh. The proposed bill would shift management responsibilities of the City’s licensing program for valet parking from the Police Department to the Department of Public Works, would institute penalties for violations, and would require operators to display proper signage for valet drop-off and pick-up points.
The ordinance is modeled after similar measures taken in Chicago, IL and Charlotte, NC, and includes clauses pulled from Pittsburgh’s police variance regulations. Councilman Lavelle’s decision to sponsor the bill resulted from complaints of improper management of valet services in Market Square. Various reports of improper utilization of public street parking spaces in Market Square, Graeme St, Forbes Ave and Fourth Ave prompted the Councilman to respond with the proposed bill.
Among the provisions in the ordinance, the proposed valet parking regulations include:
- Requirement that every valet parking service obtain a license from the Department of Public Works.
- Requirement that valet operators display City approved and issued “No Parking” signs at the parking space or spaces utilized for drop-off and pick-up of valet parking.
- Requirement that the valet operator provides legal off street parking spaces of at least 15% of the occupancy of the business they work for.
- Implementation of penalties for violations that are the responsibility of the valet operator.
Next meeting to plan for South Oakland Community Festival
6PM Friday May 17, 2013, Frazier Fieldhouse, Frazier St and Dawson St,
The festival is scheduled for Saturday September 7, 2013. More details to come.
If you know anyone that is interested in participating/volunteering for various planning, preparation and activities, but cannot attend the meeting, please use the contact page to give us their contact information so we can coordinate and plan for this event.
04/16 2013
On April 20, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will open the inaugural Music for the Spirit Festival in grand fashion with “Singing City,” a large-scale, historic concert event at the University of Pittsburgh’s Petersen Events Center. “Singing City” marks a cultural milestone for the city of Pittsburgh and will feature Music Director Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in performance with an ensemble of over 2,200 voices from professional choirs, university choirs, high school choirs, members of religious-affiliated choirs, and more from the Pittsburgh region and surrounding areas. Repertoire highlights include the Chorale Finale of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection,” as well as the world premiere of a newly commissioned work for a cappella choir by Pittsburgh native, Jonny Priano. A major goal of “Singing City” is to reach a large and diverse audience, emphasizing the tremendous power that music has to bring people together and promote a spiritual and universal message. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations including select Giant Eagle’s, Macy’s and FYE locations, TicketMaster CHARGE-BY-PHONE at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
ARTPGH is developing a strategy for the City to engage local, regional and national artists, facilitate care for its extensive art collection, and involve artists in public space, facility and infrastructure design. DESIGNPGH is examining existing types of urban design and devise a plan with set guidelines that will inform future developers about the quality and character of design that is expected and feasible in our neighborhoods.
The public art and urban design plans are heavily dependent on public participation and are estimated to be completed over the next 9 months. There will be ongoing opportunities and subsequent public meetings for the public to become involved. Please visit planpgh.com to sign up for email updates related to ARTPGH, DESIGNPGH and other components of PLANPGH.
Six dates & locations to choose from
On April 22nd-25th, 29th and 30th, there will be a second round of public meetings for ARTPGH and DESIGNPGH, the Public Art and Urban Design components of PLANPGH, the City’s first comprehensive plan. These will be six “open house” meetings conveniently located throughout the City that will allow residents to participate near where they live or work.
RSVP is requested, but not required.
Check out the website for more details
04/11 2013
Pitt’s Summer Kids Camp
PITT’S SUMMER KIDS CAMP is a great way to have fun, learn some skills, and keep children active during the summer. Two unique experiences in our camp are offered, depending on age and ability, with the purpose of improving and building each child’s skill levels.
Reminder that with the holiday on Monday May 27th, collections will be 1 day later than normal that week.
04/11 2013
Check the signs in your area, or see the city website for more details.
Effective Jan 1, 2013, the City will no longer collect televisions, computers and computer peripherals at the curb.
Check out the official notice
04/09 2013
This Saturday, April 13th will be the first work day of the season in Frazier Farms; please join us from 10am-2pm to help clean out vegetable beds, move soil and do any other garden prep you see fit! Frazier Farms is on Frazier St. at the end of Dawson St.
Please feel free to bring any garden tools, plant cuttings or maybe even snacks to share!
Gardening is not a requirement to attend, if you would like to just come out and meet some of your neighbors you are more than welcome to!
The United Way of Allegheny County and the Money In Your Pocket Coalition offer free tax preparation and financial education services to low-to-moderate income workers so that they can receive their full refund at tax time.
Certain eligibility requirements apply. Check the website for details.
Check the website for information on how to volunteer to help.
The Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) has contracted with the City of Pittsburgh to convene and facilitate an alliance of key stakeholders with an interest in improving Pittsburgh’s nighttime economy through RHI’s Hospitality Zone Assessment process.
The first priority is to establish stronger working alliances among nightlife venue operators, city agencies and departments, neighborhood organizations, educational institutions and social service agencies.
The RHI Final Report is completed and can be accessed on the website now.