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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/28/2003 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2003-2459   ProclamationNow therefore be it Resolved, the residents of the City of Pittsburgh express their most sincere gratitude for the dedication of these men and women; and Be it further Resolved, the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, hereby declares Saturday, October 25, 2003 "Pittsburghers in Hollywood Appreciation Day". AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2460   ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends Mr. Lee Gutkind and the members of the Creative Nonfiction Foundation for their talents and love of writing, and wishes Creative Nonfiction continued success in literature; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the first week of November 2003, be hereby declared "Creative Nonfiction Week" in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2461   ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends and thanks Dr. Delgado for his advocacy of women's health and welfare and for providing them with a sound outlook on their health choices.AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2462   ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends and thanks Sandra and Louis Kushner for their dedicated years of service to our community and to Israel. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2448 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, 3615 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, their successors and assigns, an encroachment to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, an awning and two business identification signs over the sidewalk area at 3615 Forbes Avenue in the 4th Ward, 3rd Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2003-2449 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Centre City Partners, L.P., 650 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense two canopies over the sidewalk area at 650 Smithfield Street and 7th Avenue in the 2nd Ward, 6 Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2003-2450 1 ResolutionResolution 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).Read and referred  Action details
2003-2451 1 ResolutionResolution 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).Read and referred  Action details
2003-2452 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Section 108 loan of up to $2,000,000 to be used for the renovation of 829 Beaver Avenue (former J. Allan Steel building) in the Chateau Industrial District. (Council District No. 6).Read and referred  Action details
2003-2453 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for administration of a $900,000 Brownfields Economic Development Initiative Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the renovation of 829 Beaver Avenue (former J. Allan Steel Building) in the Chateau Industrial District. (Council District No. 6).Read and referred  Action details
2003-2454 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 493, effective July 19, 2002 entitled "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 South Side Works project" by adding an account number. (Council District 3).Read and referred  Action details
2003-2455 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 855, effective December 18, 2002, entitled "Authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for administration of a $6,500,000 Section 108 loan and a $1,000,000 Economic Development Initiative grant for infrastructure, site preparation and construction of Garage #2 at South Side Works" by deleting references to the Section 108 loan and adding an account number. (Council District No. 3).Read and referred  Action details
2003-2457   ResolutionResolution 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 creating new line items Fencing for Vanucci Field $60,000, Bon Air Playground $46,364, increasing Brookline Mural to $8,323.89 and decreasing various line items to reflect actual expenditures, in Council District 4. Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2003-2457   ResolutionResolution 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 creating new line items Fencing for Vanucci Field $60,000, Bon Air Playground $46,364, increasing Brookline Mural to $8,323.89 and decreasing various line items to reflect actual expenditures, in Council District 4. Read and referred  Action details
2003-2456 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 81 of 1992 to permit the Existing Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Trust Fund (PEMATF) to be renamed The Emergency Management And Homeland Security Trust Fund and permitting therein the deposit of monies from federal, state, and county for Emergency Management And Homeland Security Expenditures. Read and referred  Action details
2003-2446 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No.204, effective April 12, 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 7; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding "Lawrenceville Master Plan" $20,000.00. Total of all projects should not exceed $804,915.43.Read and referred  Action details
2003-2447 1 ResolutionResolution 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 "Bloomfield Business District Streetscape Study" $1,500.00. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $906,498.Read and referred  Action details
2003-2441 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for October 22, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2402 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the transfer of $6,000.00 from Account 525500, Sub Class 150, Org 104100, Fund 1000 Budget Year 2003, Miscellaneous/Maintenance Contract, to Account 516000, Sub Class 020, Org 104100, Fund 1000, Budget Year 2003, Premium Pay, Magistrate's Court.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2407 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of $ 175,000.00 from the General Fund, City Clerk's Transfer Account to the Department of City Planning's General Fund Grant Account for the purpose of implementing a $135,000.00 grant for Community Services Hunger and a $40,000.00 grant for Hunger Services.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2442 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for October 22, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2404 1 ResolutionResolution vacating Buffalo Street, Feeney Way 20' Unnamed Way and a 30' Unnamed Way in the 4th Ward, 8th Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2443 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for October 22, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2304 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the City Zoning Administrator to draft an Ordinance regulating commercial timber operations in the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2406   ResolutionResolution vacating a 5' Unnamed Way from Republic Street eastwardly 100' feet to its terminus in the 19th Ward, 2nd Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2427 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing an Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Community Services Inc. to provide hunger related services to residents of the City of low and moderate income, at a cost not the exceed $135,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2428 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing an Agreement or Agreements with the Hunger Services network to provide hunger related services to residents of the City of low and moderate income, at a cost not the exceed $40,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2444 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for October 22, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2403 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement with Pittsburgh Mediation Center for professional services at a cost not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), and providing for the payment of the cost thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2445 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering and Construction for October 22, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2389   ResolutionResolution approving the plans and specifications for major improvements submitted by Phipps Conservatory Inc. for expansion of the front lawn and additional parcel of the leased premises pursuant to Section 3.03 of the Lease Agreement of 1993.AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTEPass Action details
2003-2389   ResolutionResolution approving the plans and specifications for major improvements submitted by Phipps Conservatory Inc. for expansion of the front lawn and additional parcel of the leased premises pursuant to Section 3.03 of the Lease Agreement of 1993.Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2003-2458   Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Timothy L. Smith, Sr. as a Member of Human Relations Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2004.ApprovedPass Action details