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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/19/2001 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2001-2363 1 ProclamationRecognizing John Sobocinski for taking time to send a postcard to those serving in the armed forces, during the holiday season.Adopted  Action details
2001-2364 1 ProclamationEagle Scout Award on November 18, 2001, Karl EllenbergerAdopted  Action details
2001-2365 1 ProclamationDeclaring November 29, 2001 Olga Muraska Day in the City of PittsburghAdopted  Action details
2001-2366 1 ProclamationDeclaring Saturday, November 17, 2001 as Greenfield DayAdopted  Action details
2001-2367 1 ProclamationDeclaring Wednesday, November 14, 2001, to be "Central European Linkage Day" in the City of PittsburghAdopted  Action details
2001-2368 1 ProclamationDeclaring Saturday, November 18, 2001 as "Steven Patrick Sywyj Day"Adopted  Action details
2001-2369 1 ProclamationDeclaring November 14, 2001 to be "Central European Linkage Day" in the City of PittsburghAdopted  Action details
2001-2341 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a professional service contract with the Pennsylvania Economy League, Inc. for the purpose of preparing a 2002-2005 revenue forecast. The total cost shall not exceed $20,000.Read and referred  Action details
2001-2342 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into a license and right-of-way agreement with the Pittsburgh Voyager to permit the voyager to continue using certain city property adjacent to the North Shore of the Ohio River. Read and referred  Action details
2001-2343 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to issue a quit claim deed for property, in the 19th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, to adjacent property owners. (Items A & B) (A) Dunster Street, being sold to Nicholas J. & Sandra A. Hughes for $600.00. Vacant lot containing an area of 2,540 sq. ft. Council District #4. (B) Dunster Street, being sold to Carl J. Weiss & Patricia E. Weiss for $600.00. Vacant lot containing an area of 3,585 sq. ft. Council District #4.Read and referred  Action details
2001-2344 1 ResolutionResolution providing for 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. (A) 1711 Locust Street, 1st Ward, Council District 6; Purchaser: Uptown Community Action; 3 sty brick house; $1500.00; Intended Use: Redevelopment. (B) 5109 Penn Avenue, 10th Ward, District 7; Purchaser: Friendship Development Associates, Inc.; Vacant lot 2,000 sq. ft.; Price $3,501.00; Intended Use: Sideyard. (C) 1440 Clomubus Ave., 21st Ward, District 6; Purchaser: Neighborhood Centers Association; 2.5 sty brick house, 1,563 sq. ft.; Price: $4,400.00; Intended Use: Childcare Center. (D) 1438 Columbus Ave., 21st Ward, District 6; Purchaser: Neighborhood Centers Association; 2.5 sty brick house, 1,388 sq. ft.; Price: $2,200. Intended Use: Childcare Center. (E) 2316 Perrysville Avenue, 26th Ward, District 1; Purchaser: Phillip Lyle; 2.5 sty frame house, 9,847 sq. ft.; Price: 8,250.00; Intended Use: Personal Residence.Read and referred  Action details
2001-2345 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. l7l of l984, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984. (A) 4-8 Brady Street, Council District 6, 4th Ward, Purchaser William H. Eisinger, Price $3,000.00, Vacant lot (B) 3257 Dawson St., Council District 6, 4th Ward, Purchaser Evan A. Templeton, Price $10,000, 2 sty alum. house requiring rehab. (C) 604 Chauncey Street, Council District 6, Purchaser Diane P. Williams, Price $1,500.00, one of two vacant lots sold for additional yard space. (C) --Continued, 602 Chauncey Street, Council District 6, Purchaser Diane P. Williams, Price $1,500.00 second of two lots sold for addtional yard space. (D) 3823 Woolslayer Way, Council District 7, Purchaser William and Joanne Tdder, Price $1,000, vacant lot sold for rear access to Lanndromat. (E) 711 Mellon Street, 6th Ward, Council District 9, Purchaser East Liberty Development Inc., Price $600.00, vacant lot for future develRead and referred  Action details
2001-2359 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of $4,800.00 from Police Salaries Account, Fund 1000, Org. 230000, Sub Class 010, Budget Year 2001 Account 511000 to City Clerk Transfer Account, Fund 1000, Org. 101200, Sub Class 400, Budget Year 2001, Account 581110. The purpose of this transfer is to pay for professional services relative to the development of standards for the City Ordinance on noise control.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2001-2359 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of $4,800.00 from Police Salaries Account, Fund 1000, Org. 230000, Sub Class 010, Budget Year 2001 Account 511000 to City Clerk Transfer Account, Fund 1000, Org. 101200, Sub Class 400, Budget Year 2001, Account 581110. The purpose of this transfer is to pay for professional services relative to the development of standards for the City Ordinance on noise control.Read and referred  Action details
2001-2346 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy for the Implementation of a City Wide Lot Beautification, FlowerBeds, and Community Gardening Program, at a Cost not exceed $100,000.00. Read and referred  Action details
2001-2347 1 ResolutionResolution providing the Mayor the authorization to accept the donation of The "Unkillable Human" sculpture for placement on City property and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a License and maintenance agreement or agreements with friends of the Riverfront regarding installation and maintenance of the sculpture.Read and referred  Action details
2001-2348 1 ResolutionResolution vacating Noah Way between Irvine Street and Tasso Street in the 15th Ward, 5th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2001-2349 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 500, approved July 7, 2000 entitled "Providing for implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) in the Mt. Washington community pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549 so as to expand the streets included in the existing Mt. Washington RPPP Area 'N'" so as to expand the streets included in Area "N". Read and referred  Action details
2001-2350 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 839 approved October 26, 1994 which further amends Resolution No. 994 approved December 19, 1989, entitled "Providing for implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) in the Shadyside community pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549, so as to expand the streets included in the existing Shadyside RPPP Area 'J'" so as to amend the streets included in Area "J".Read and referred  Action details
2001-2351 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 561, approved June 14, 1985 entitled "Providing for the implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program in the Wallingford Street and Canterbury Lane Area J pursuant to Pittsburgh Code, Chapter 549." Read and referred  Action details
2001-2352 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 574 approved August 3, 2000 entitled "amending Resolution No. 534 approved September 18, 1988, amending Resolution No. 852 approved November 8, 1996 amending resolution No. 1018, approved October 31, 1991 entitled Amending Resolution No. 724, approved August 29, 1988, entitled providing for implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program in portions of Squirrel Hill -- CMU community pursuant to Pittsburgh Code", so as to amend the streets included in Area "K".Read and referred  Action details
2001-2353 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 650 approved August 10, 1987, entitled "Providing for implementation of a Residential Sticker Parking Program in the Area L Central North Side community pursuant to Pittsburgh Code, Chapter 549"so as to retain the current limit on visitor's pass usage.Read and referred  Action details
2001-2354 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 994 approved December 19, 1989, entitled "Providing for implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) in the Shadyside community pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549, so as to expand the streets included in the existing Shadyside RPPP Area 'J'" so as to retain the current limit on visitor's pass usage and add Saturday to the management plan.Read and referred  Action details
2001-2355 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 769 approved August 24, 1983, entitled "Providing for implementation of a Residential Sticker Parking Program in the Lawrenceville community " Area A", pursuant to Pittsburgh Code, Chapter 549" so as to retain the current limit on visitor's pass usage.Read and referred  Action details
2001-2356 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 102 approved February 19, 1992, entitled "Providing for implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP), Area "S", in the North Oakland, Herron Hill, Schenley Heights and Schenley Farms communities pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549" so as to retain the current limit on visitor's pass usage.Read and referred  Action details
2001-2357 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 759 approved September 21, 1989, entitled "Providing for implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP), Area "Q", in the Oakland community pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549" so as to limit visitor's pass usage.Read and referred  Action details
2001-2360 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 520 of 2001, effective July 30, 2001 entitled, "Providing for an agreement or agreements by and between the City of Pittsburgh and a Consultant or Consultants for professional services supplied to the City of Pittsburgh for the purpose of development of standards for the City Ordinance on Noise Control", by increasing the amount $4,800.00 from $15,300.00 to 20,100.00.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2001-2360 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 520 of 2001, effective July 30, 2001 entitled, "Providing for an agreement or agreements by and between the City of Pittsburgh and a Consultant or Consultants for professional services supplied to the City of Pittsburgh for the purpose of development of standards for the City Ordinance on Noise Control", by increasing the amount $4,800.00 from $15,300.00 to 20,100.00.Read and referred  Action details
2001-2358 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 269, effective April 26,2001, entitled, "Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Office of the Mayor to operate the City of Pittsburgh Growth Initiative fund, dedicated to attracting jobs and businesses to the City of Pittsburgh," by increasing the amount from $75,000 to $93,000.Read and referred  Action details
2001-2361 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
2001-2362 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Director of Engineering & Construction, in conjunction with the Director of the Department of Public Works and Public Safety to implement the placement of "Yield to Pedestrian" signs at various non-signaled intersections on the centerline the right-of-way at various intersections throughout the city in order to significantly enhance the visibility of pedestrian crosswalks and to increase the public's awareness of laws governing pedestrian safety in public rights-of-way.Read and referred  Action details
2001-2283 1 Appointment-InformingResolution submitting the appointment of Jacques Benjamin as a member of the Housing Authority for a term to expire September 30, 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2001-2337 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for November 14, 2001.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2001-2297 1 ResolutionTransfer $213,000Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2298 1 ResolutionResolution transferring the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) from Code Accounts within the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Operations to other Code Accounts within the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services. (PRESENTED BY MR. HERTZBERG)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2310 2 OrdinanceAn Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code Title I Administrative, Section 101.09 Penalty and Nuisance Abatement by adding subsection (e) granting prosecutorial authority to private citizens.  Pass Action details
2001-2310 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code Title I Administrative, Section 101.09 Penalty and Nuisance Abatement by adding subsection (e) granting prosecutorial authority to private citizens. Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2001-2338 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for November 14, 2001.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2001-2300 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a portion of Beecher Street from the southern property line of parcel 125-H-68 to its southern terminus in the 12th Ward, 9th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for November 14, 2001.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2001-2305 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 881, effective January 1, 2001, entitled "Adopting and approving the 2001 Capital Budget and the 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program" as it pertains to the project funding for recreation matching grants.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2306 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, 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 adding the line item "Memorial Restoration" in the amount of $10,000 and by reducing the line item "Contingency" by the same amount in the Mayor's Neighborhood Needs detail.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2307 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the designation of the local matching share for a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development under the Main Street/Downtown Reinvestment component of the New Communities Program. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2308 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application for Financial Assistance in the amount of $300,000 to Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the Main Street/Downtown Reinvestment component of the New Communities Program. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2315 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 298 effective June 12, 1998, as amended by Resolution No. 445 effective August 19, 1998 and by Resolution No. 7 of 1999, and by Resolution No. 597 of 1999, 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 or residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $1,134,945.00" so as to reprogram funds in City Council. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2316 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, and Resolution #558 effective August 20, 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 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", City Council.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2001-2340 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Youth Policy for November 14, 2001.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2001-2275 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a license and operating agreement with the University Of Pittsburgh in connection with the University's use of and renovations to Mazeroski Field. Pass Action details
2001-2275 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a license and operating agreement with the University Of Pittsburgh in connection with the University's use of and renovations to Mazeroski Field.Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details