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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/30/2001 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2001-2037 1 ProclamationRecognizing the Three Rivers Center for Independent Living.AdoptedPass Action details
2001-2033 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine, Zoning, Chapter 919, Signs, Section 919.03M, Business and Identification Signs by prohibiting roof top or mounted signs and further restricting the size and location of wall signs and height of wall signs above grade; and establishing a Panoramic Scenic View Corridor for the City of Pittsburgh so as to protect and promote tourism, visual aesthetics, culture, history, the built environs, and/or City's signature sky-line.Read and referredPass Action details
2001-2034 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
2001-2035 1 CommunicationCommunication from Tom Flaherty, City Controller, submitting a Performance Audit on the Department of Public Works, Street Excavations.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2001-2036 1 Appointment-InformingResolution submitting the appointment of Craig Edwards as a member of the Citizen Police Review Board, for a term to expire October, 2001 .Held, Pending Interview  Action details
2001-2027 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for July 30, 2001.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2001-1972 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) from the Fire Bureau Salary Account to the Miscellaneous Services Account of the Department of Law. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1973 1 ResolutionResolution transferring the amount of Two Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($290,000.00) from Code Accounts within the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services And Bureau of Administration to other Code Accounts within the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services. (PRESENTED BY MR. HERTZBERG)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1974 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of One Million ($1,000,000) Dollars for the acquisition of fleet vehicles and equipment, from the Bureau of Fleet Management's operating budget to the Equipment Leasing Authority's Salvage Account at PNC Bank. (PRESENTED BY MR. COHEN & MR. O'CONNOR)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1975 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the authorization to make all legitimate expenditures for Payments, Agreement or Agreements with various agencies and vendors to address workforce shortages in the City of Pittsburgh's fast growing business and financial services sector by facilitating the training and employment of Pittsburgh job seekers brought on by the increase in employment opportunities in the business and financial services industry within the City of Pittsburgh. Funds will be committed for technical and developmental activities, staff to coordinate various activities, to identify and develop local training resources to support data tracking of business and financial industry clusters, to compile a directory of technical assistance resources and research projects with workforce development professionals, to establish operating and industry standards necessary to implement a strategic plan for employment of job seekers through the use of the Mayor's Business and Financial Services Initiative Program and for payment of costs thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1976 1 ResolutionResolution providing for consent to the termination of the Baseball Lease with Pittsburgh Associates with respect to Three Rivers Stadium. (PRESENTED BY MS. MCDONALD & MR. COHEN)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1977 1 ResolutionResolution providing for consent to the termination of the Football Lease with Pittsburgh Steelers Sports, Inc., or successor entity, with respect to Three Rivers Stadium. (PRESENTED BY MS. MCDONALD & MR. COHEN)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1978 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the termination of Lease Agreement dated July 26, 1982 among the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County upon the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania deeding the property of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. (PRESENTED BY MS. MCDONALD & MR. COHEN)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1980 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. (SEE ATTACHED TEXT FILE FOR PROPERTY LISTING)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1981 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.171 of 1984, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984. (SEE ATTACHED TEXT FILE FOR PROPERTY LISTING)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1982 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.171 of 1984, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984. (SEE ATTACHED TEXT FILE FOR PROPERTY LISTING)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2006 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Controller of the City of Pittsburgh to audit the Retiree Additional Benefits Trust Fund (RABTF).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2007 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 936 of 2000, effective January 17, 2001, entitled "Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to enter into a professional services contract(s), or use of existing professional services contract(s) with a consultant or consultants to provide professional services to Pittsburgh City Council for the purpose of including, but not limited to financial advisory services", by authorizing the City Clerk to enter into a professional services contract with an attorney(s) for the purpose of providing independent legal counsel to City Council.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2008 1 ResolutionResolution transferring the amount of $25,000 from Account 511000, Sub-Class 010 Salaries, Fund 1000, Organization 101200, Budget Year 2001 to Account 525500, Sub-Class 150 Miscellaneous Services, Fund 1000, Organization 101200, Budget Year 2001, both within the Office of City Clerk.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2018 1 ResolutionResolution transferring the amount of $14,060.80 from Account 511000, Sub-Class 010 Salaries, Fund 1000, Organization 101100, Budget Year 2001 to Account 526100, Sub-Class 150 Miscellaneous Services, Fund 1000, Organization 101100, Budget Year 2001, both within City Council.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2028 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for July 30, 2001.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2001-1987 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County for the grant of easements for the construction, maintenance and use of improvements to be constructed above certain portions of the public rights-of-way of Tenth Street and Tenth Street Bypass in connection with the expansion of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in the 2nd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, Council District No. 6. (PRESENTED BY MR. HERTZBER AND MR. COHEN)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1988 2 ResolutionResolution accepting the locations of proposed right-of-ways, of Parcels 6 and 8 for the Convention Center Infrastructure Improvements, Phase II of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center Roadway Improvements Plan (Exhibit A), in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1989 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the City Controller to create a special trust fund, to be designated as the North Shore Park Trust Fund, for the purpose of depositing funds and authorizing the expenditure of funds deposited therein for maintenance of the North Shore Park in the 22nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.RECOMMITTED  Action details
2001-2029 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for July 30, 2001.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2001-1897 1 ResolutionResolution approving for a Conditional Use exception under Section 911.04.A.22 of the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V, Chapter 911 by Brayman Construction Corporation for authorization to undertake a major excavation/grading/fill operation by bringing approximately 200,000 cubic yards of fill to the easterly portion of Moore Park, located along Pioneer Avenue between Southcrest Drive and Crysler Street on property zoned "PO" Parks and Open Space District, 19th Ward.Passed FinallyFail Action details
2001-1990 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 255 effective April 26, 2001, as amended by Res. #432, effective June 28, 2001, 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 $1,153,750.00", so as to reduce District 7 (-5,000.00) and add the Polish Hill Civic Association (+5,000.00) project.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1991 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Urban League of Pgh., for the implementation/administration of the Housing Counseling Program, and related costs, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1992 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 28, approved February 4, 1997 entitled "Amending Resolution No. 229, approved March 13, 1992 entitled Amending Resolution #636, approved July 23, 1986, entitled providing for the implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) in the Allegheny West community pursuant to Pittsburgh Code 549, so as to expand the streets included in existing Allegheny West Area 'G'" so as to add one address to Area "G" (Council District #6).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2030 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for July 30, 2001.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2001-1993 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 448, effective August 19, 1998 entitled "Providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the performance of certain work in connection with the 1998-1999 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof" by deleting the Streetface Façade Program and substituting Industrial Site Acquisition and Improvements. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1994 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 339, effective June 2, 1999 entitled "Providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the performance of certain work in connection with the 1999-2000 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof" by deleting the Streetface Façade Program line item and substituting Industrial Site Acquisition and Improvements. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1995 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 572, effective August 8, 2000 entitled "Providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the performance of certain work in connection with the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof" by deleting the Streetface Façade Program and substituting Industrial Site Acquisition and Improvement. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1996 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution #322, effective May 27, 1999, 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 1999 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 the Urban Redevelopment Authority.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1997 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 381 effective June 18, 1999 as amended by Resolution No. 291 effective June 1, 1998, by Resolution No. 362 effective June 25, 1998, by Resolution No. 453 effective August 19, 1998, Resolution No. 8 effective January 28, 1999 and by Resolution No. 533 of 1999, and by Res. #598, effective June 30, 1999, 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 1998 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 reprogram funds in The Urban Redevelopment Authority.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1998 1 ResolutionResolution amending Res. #212, effective March 28, 2000, as amended by Res. #311 effective May 22, 2000, by Res. #598, effective August 21, 2000, and by Res. #650 effective September 28, 2000, and by Res. # 854, effective December 13, 2000, 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 form the Housing Authority (-100,000) to City Planning (+100,000); and further to reprogram funds in the Urban Redevelopment Authority and further, to reprogram funds in City Council"Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-1999 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 268, effective April 26, 2001 as amended by Resolution No. 440, effective June 28, 2001, 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 2001 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 Council.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2021 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
2001-2032 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for July 30, 2001.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2001-2000 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with a consultant or consultants for professional training services at a cost not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), and providing for the payment of the cost thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2001 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing Contract or Contracts or Agreement or Agreements for Computer Aided Dispatch hardware and software maintenance at a cost not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) and providing for the payment of the cost thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2002 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Contract or Contracts and/or Agreement or Agreements for services, supplies and equipment for the Emergency Operations Center at a cost not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) and providing for the payment thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2003 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the purchase of police dogs at a cost not to exceed Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($18,750.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2004 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts; or the use of existing Contract or Contracts; or Agreement or Agreements for the purchase of bicycle supplies, equipment, uniforms and accessories for the Bureau of Police at a cost not to exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) and providing for the payment thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2005 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts; or the use of existing Contract or Contracts; or Agreement or Agreements for the purchase of bicycles for the Bureau of Police at a cost not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) and providing for the payment thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2031 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering and Construction for July 30, 2001.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2001-2009 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and the Directors of the Departments of Engineering and Construction, City Planning and Public Works to create a Public Infrastructure Task Force for the purpose of developing a new Pennsylvania standard for infrastructure development that will take into account all state & federal regulations to incorporate a new architectural integrity and sensitive design for the Commonwealth. Passed FinallyPass Action details