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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/11/2003 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2003-1568 1 ProclamationBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that today, March 11, 2003 be hereby declared “A-Team Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1569 1 ProclamationBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does, in then spirit of Pittsburgh's Irish community, hereby declare the week of March 9 to March 17, 2003 to be “St. Patrick's Week” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1570 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends Orelio “Rollo” Vecchio for all of his achievements as a Elected Official and for being a lifelong Democrat and declares Sunday, March 9, 2003 to be “ROLLO VECCHIO DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1556 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 85, approved January 28, 1985, Resolution No. 829, approved September 22, 1986 and Resolution No. 489, approved June 8, 1989, entitled "Providing for implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program in portions of Bloomfield community pursuant to Pittsburgh Code", so as to retain the current limit on visitor's pass usage.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1557 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 668 approved July 9, 1990, entitled "Providing for implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area "R" in the Bloomfield community pursuant to Pittsburgh Code, Chapter 549" so as to retain the current limit on visitor's pass usage.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1558 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 819, approved December 16, 1997 entitled "Amending Resolution No. 934 approved September 18, 1992 entitled providing for implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area T in the Beechview community pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549" so as to amend the streets included in Area "T". Read and referred  Action details
2003-1559 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area "AA", in the Beechview area (Council District #4) pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1560 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to pursue a Tax Incremental Financing Proposal or Proposals for portions of the North Side Stadiums Redevelopment Area. (Council District No. 6).Read and referred  Action details
2003-1561 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to pursue a Tax Incremental Financing Proposal or Proposals for portions of the Baum-Centre Redevelopment Area designated as the Centre & Negley TIF District. (Council District No. 8).Read and referred  Action details
2003-1562 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to pursue a Tax Incremental Financing Proposal or Proposals for portions of the Baum-Centre Redevelopment Area designated as the Baum-Millvale TIF District. (Council District No. 8).Read and referred  Action details
2003-1563 1 ResolutionResolution approving the use of Firstside TIF proceeds for redevelopment activities in the Fifth Avenue and Forbes Avenue retail corridor. (Council District No. 6).Read and referred  Action details
2003-1564 1 ResolutionResolution approving the use of Mellon Client Services Center TIF proceeds for redevelopment activities in the Fifth Avenue and Forbes Avenue retail corridor. (Council District No. 6).Read and referred  Action details
2003-1565 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts for the purchase of services, equipment, materials and supplies in connection with the installation of partitions at Fire Bureau facilities at a cost not to exceed Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00). Read and referred  Action details
2003-1567 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code Title Ten—Building, Chapter 1011 International Property Maintenance Code by adding a new subsection 110.7-Regulation of Demolition of Private PropertyRead and referred  Action details
2003-1551 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Departments of Public Works and Parks and Recreation to enter into an agreement or agreements with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History to permit the installation of a temporary art exhibition on public property owned by or regulated by the city. Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2003-1551 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Departments of Public Works and Parks and Recreation to enter into an agreement or agreements with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History to permit the installation of a temporary art exhibition on public property owned by or regulated by the city. Read and referred  Action details
2003-1552 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 232, 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 2; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding $4,823.31 to "Moffat Street repave, install, sidewalks and sewers" and by reducing "Refurbish Corliss Street Tunnel" by $1,521.76. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $1,000,000.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1553 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 line item "Enhancements of pedestrian crossings" by $980.00. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $996,304.00.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1554 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. 171 of 1984, entitled, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984, having been placed for sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh/City Source Associates Sideyard Program. Read and referred  Action details
2003-1555 1 ResolutionResolution 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. 17l of l984. Read and referred  Action details
2003-1566 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or for the use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the relocation of the DPW Third Division Complex; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $150,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1544 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for March 5, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1470 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Finance, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement or agreements assigning to the SPORTS & EXHIBITION AUTHORITY OF PITTSBURGH AND ALLEGHENY COUNTY (hereinafter "SEA") the Permit granted in 1997 to JUST DUCKY TOURS, INC., (hereinafter "Just Ducky") and agreeing to indemnify the SEA and certain other entities, to the extent permitted by Pennsylvania law, and subject to the available insurance to be procured in advance by Just Ducky.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1484 1 ResolutionResolution transferring the amount of $6,000 from Account 511000, Sub-Class 010 Salaries, Fund 1000, Organization 101100, Budget Year 2003 to Account 526125, Sub-Class 150 Miscellaneous Services, Fund 1000, Organization 101190, Budget Year 2003, both within the Office of City Council. (Council District #9)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1485 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of $162,250.00 from the General Fund, City Clerk's Miscellaneous Services Account to the Department of Parks and Recreation's General Fund Grant Account for the purpose of implementing a portion of the 2003 City Council Grants Program.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1486 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of $266,250.00 from the General Fund, City Clerk's Miscellaneous Services Account to the Department of City Planning's General Fund Grant Account for the purpose of implementing a portion of the 2003 City Council Grants Program.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1521 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Allegheny West Civic Council in the amount of Six Thousand Sixty Seven Dollars and Twenty Cents ($6,067.20)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1545 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for March 5, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1396 1 OrdinanceOrdinance Amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article III, Chapter 902, Section 902.03.A, Zoning District Map No. 17 by changing from "R1D-L" Residential Single Unit Detached, Low Density to "RP" Residential Planned Unit Development District all that certain property bounded by: Beechwood Boulevard, lots numbered 252 and 267, block 85-S in the Allegheny County Lot and Block System and Wilkins Avenue, 14th Ward. (Report & Recommendation is Attached) (HEARING HELD MARCH 4, 2003)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1487 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations, for operational/administrative and various other expenses at a cost not to exceed $266,250.00, chargeable to and payable from City Planning's General Fund Grants Account. (City Planning Grants).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1546 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for March 5, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1471 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the transfer to URA of $1,249,804.53 for the Nine Mile Run project. (Council District No. 5)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1547 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Youth Policy for March 5, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1488 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations, for operational/administrative and various other expenses at a cost not to exceed $162,250.00, chargeable to and payable from Parks and Recreation's General Fund Grant Account (Parks Grants).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1548 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for March 5, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1489 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Chief of the Bureau of Fire and Chief of the Bureau of Building Inspection to initiate a comprehensive study and written report within 90 days to Council that outlines current safety regulations and compliance of the Fire and BOCA Code with respect to indoor venues that attract large crowds, including but not limited to nightclubs, concert halls and meeting facilities. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1549 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering and Construction for March 5, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1473 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 258, effective May 19, 1998, entitled "Providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, and providing for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the investigation, design, construction and/or remediation for critical slope failures throughout the City; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by increasing the total project allocation by $60,000 from $200,000 to $260,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1474 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements, and providing for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the investigation, design, construction and/or remediation for critical slope failures throughout the City; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $250,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1476 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 891, effective January 1, 2003, as amended, entitled "Adopting and approving the 2003 Capital Budget and the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2003 through 2008 Capital Improvement Program," by increasing "Grant Street Maintenance" by $36,677.00, from $100,000.00 to $136,677.00. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1475 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 781, effective January 1, 1999, entitled "Adopting and approving the 1999 Capital Budget and the 1999 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 1999 through 2004 Capital Improvement Program," by decreasing "Neighborhood Street Improvements" in the amount of $13,323.00, from $912,598.08 to $899,275.08, and increasing "Grant Street Maintenance" in the amount of $13,323.00, from $50,000.00 to $63,323.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details