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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/12/2002 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2002-0279 1 ProclamationDeclaring March 12, 2002 as "Joe Laquatra Day" throughout the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2002-0280 1 ProclamationRecognizing the honorees of the 2002 Black Trailblazers, Heritage Aswardees.AdoptedPass Action details
2002-0266 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in the sum of $12,500.00 to Lynn Bottles and Gerry Bottles c/o Craig L. Fishman, Esquire, Tarasi Law Firm, P.C., 512 Third Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in full and final settlement of an action filed at GD 97-8536 and arising out of a fall from a swing in the Winter's playground area of the City of Pittsburgh on or about June 7, 1995. Read and referred  Action details
2002-0267 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 229 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 5; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by reducing the encumbrance of "Enhancements of Pedestrian Crossings" by $980.00. Total cost is not to exceed $773,168.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0268 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 180, effective April 5, 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 3; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by deleting the line item "Infrastructure Painting" $25,000 and reducing the line item "Projects-Allentown/Beltzhoover/ Knoxville" by $28,250, and by adding $18,000 to "Amanda Street Steps", and adding $10,000 to "Refurbish Quarry Field- Reseed for Football and Soccer only" and by creating new line items "Allentown Business Association- Grandview Park Cameras" $5,000, "McKinley Park Little League Field Improvements" $5,000 and "Curb and Sidewalk Repairs-Oakland" $5,250. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $960,000.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0269 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 deleting the line item "Liberty Avenue Corridor Electronic Sign" $25,000 and adding a new line item "Liberty Avenue Corridor Decorative Lights" $25,000. Total cost not to exceed $907,429.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0270 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to issue and the City Controller to countersign a warrant in the amount of Eight Thousand, One Hundred and Eighty-four Dollars and Eighty-five Cents ($8,184.85) to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania representing the initial payment required for unclaimed funds for the year 1994 pursuant to the provisions of Deposition of Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Act, Act of August 9, 1971 P.L. 74.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0271 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to issue and the City Controller to countersign a warrant in the amount of Twenty-four Thousand, Six Hundred and One Dollar and Seventy-seven Cents ($24,601.77) to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania representing the final payment required for unclaimed funds for the year 1993 pursuant to the provisions of Deposition of Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Act, Act of August 9, 1971 P.L. 74.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0273 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title I--Administrative, Chapter 161.33--Contracts, Pittsburgh Living Wage, by adding a new subsection (f) exempting the Animal Rescue League from the provisions of the Living Wage Ordinance. Read and referred  Action details
2002-0274 1 ResolutionAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V by amending certain provisions of the Code as they pertain to definitions related to shelters, religious institutions, and community centers in the Use Table and the Use Standards for a community centers, religious institutions, and educational facilities.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0272 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement to enter into a contract with an individual attorney or law firm to provide legal representation as the Solicitor of the Commission on Human Relations, cost not to exceed $20,000.00Read and referred  Action details
2002-0275 1 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 a new line item, Liberty Avenue Corridor Decorative Lights, $25,000.00. Council District 8.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0276 1 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 making various changes.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0277 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the establishment of a Lease Agreement(s) and/or Sub-lease Agreement(s) with The Pittsburgh Children's Museum for a City facility known as the Buhl Planetarium Building and associated property located at Allegheny Square on Federal Street for an annual rental fee of One Dollar ($1.00) per year for a twenty-nine (29) year and eleven (11) month period.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0278 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Office of the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to retain the services of a qualified, independent consultant to conduct a review of police procedures relating to the incident at 7200 Hermitage Street on February 20, 2002. Read and referred  Action details
2002-0258 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for March 5, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0191 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with a consultant or consultants for pre-employment background investigations at a cost not to exceed $80,000.00, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0192 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the renewal, in accordance with Resolution 63, enacted 13 February, 2001, effective 28 February 2001, of an agreement with KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP, for professional services in connection with the preparation of the City's Financial Statement including the performance of the Single Audit, Cost Allocation Study, and Regional Asset District Award Audit. Said services are to be performed for the years ending December 31, 2001 and December 31, 2002, at a total cost not to exceed Four Hundred Three Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($403,600.00) over two years, chargeable to and payable from Miscellaneous Services, Department of Finance, Account 525500, Fund 1000, Organization 107000, Sub-Class 150, Budget Years 2002 ($199,300) and 2003 ($204,300).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0259 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for March 5, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0194 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement by and between the City of Pittsburgh, The Pennsylvania Resource Council (PRC), a Pennsylvania Non-Profit Environmental Organization, to develop, institute and Administer A Public education campaign in conjunction with The City's Recycling Program and providing for the payment thereof by ($ 395,000.00). Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0195 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the repair of Birtley Avenue Gutters, in the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0196 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for Concrete repairs, at various locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00,and providing for the payment of the cost thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0197 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a 5' Foot Unnamed Way in the 15th Ward, 5th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0225 1 ResolutionResolution accepting the location of right-of-way for and authorizing acceptance of the new Fort Duquesne Bridge Pedestrian Ramp and Stairs on the North Shore, in the 22nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0260 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for March 5, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0230 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 1101, approved December 14, 1984 entitled "providing for the implementation of a Residential Sticker Parking Program in the East Allegheny community pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549" so as to amend the streets included in Area "F".Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0261 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for March 5, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0198 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract For Disposition of Land By and Between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Jenntone Development Company, for the sale of Block 9A Lots 152, 153, 154 & 156 and Block 9B Lot 69 in the Twenty Third Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, Council District No. 1, Progress Street and Saw Mill Way (parking lot).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0207 1 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 making various changes. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0247 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 149, effective March 8, 1994, as further amended, entitled "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 1994 Community Development Block Grant Program" transferring funds from the City Clerk's Office Modernization ($-3,166.00) to CITY COUNCIL "Homewood Brushton Football Association ($+3,166.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0248 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 274, effective May 3, 1994, as further amended, 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 for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $848,404.45, chargeable to and payable from the 1994 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to create a line item in City Council Homewood-Brushton Football Association) (+3,166.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0249 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 377 of 1995 approved May 25, 1995, as furhter amended, entitled "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 1995 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to reprogram funds in various City Council accounts.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0250 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 950, effective December 22, 1995, as furhter amended, 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 for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, chargeable to and payable from the 1995 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to reprogram funds in various City Council accounts and correct the encumbrance from Res. 667/97Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0251 1 ResolutionResolution amending Res. #212, effective March 28, 2000, as further amended entitled, "Providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of HUD for a grant in connection with the 2000 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 CouncilPassed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0252 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 339 effective May 25, 2000, as further amended, entitled: "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh and further, authorizing various departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for the purchase of equipment and/or furniture at a cost not to exceed $1,489,000.00" so as to encumber reprogrammed funds.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0262 1 ReportReport of the Committee on General Services, Technology & The Arts for March 5, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0167 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the advertisement for proposals and to award and enter into new and/or use existing agreement(s), professional service agreement(s), and/or contract(s) for all costs associated with the lease and/or acquisition of a City-wide payroll system at a cost not to exceed $631,915.RECOMMITTEDPass Action details
2002-0177 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 58, approved by City Council on February 12, 2002, entitled, "A Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements which provides for the transfer of funds to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase of vehicles, radios, and equipment for use by City of Pittsburgh Departments and Authorities" by decreasing the amount of transfer from $4,225,000 to $3,500,000. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0199 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements which provides for the transfer of funds not to exceed Seven Hundred Twenty Five Thousand ($725,000) Dollars to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase of vehicles, radios, and equipment for use by City of Pittsburgh Departments and Authorities. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0263 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Youth Policy for March 5, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0208 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to change the name of Morningside Bocce Court to the "John L. Del Signore Bocce Court."Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0264 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for March 5, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0178 3 OrdinanceAn Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Seven: Business Licensing, Article VII: Services Businesses, Chapter 763: Parking Lots, Section 763.12. Nonconsensual towing of vehicles from nonresidential parking places. Pass Action details
2002-0178 3 OrdinanceAn Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Seven: Business Licensing, Article VII: Services Businesses, Chapter 763: Parking Lots, Section 763.12. Nonconsensual towing of vehicles from nonresidential parking places.Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2002-0201 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with a psychologist(s) or counselor(s) for professional psychological services at a cost not to exceed Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00), and providing for the payment of the cost thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0202 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
2002-0203 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract of Contracts; or the use of existing Contracts for the purchase of fire hose and related accessories for the Fire Bureau at a cost not to exceed Thirty Seven Thousand Dollars ($37,000.00) and providing for the payment thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0265 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering and Construction for March 5, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0205 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 123, effective March 10, 1999, as amended by Resolution No. 897, effective January 9, 2001, entitled "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants in connection with the design of the Fancourt Street Bridge located at the western end of Fort Duquesne Boulevard and spanning the 10th Street By-Pass; providing for a Reimbursement Agreements or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by increasing the total project allocation by $150,000.00 from $250,000.00 to $400,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details