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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/25/2003 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2003-1490 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby designate Monday, March 3, 2003 as “Literacy Day” and encourages everyone in the City to stop what they are doing at 10:15 a.m. and spend the next 15 minutes reading a newspaper, book, magazine or other material of their choosing. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1491 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby RECOGNIZES AND COMMENDS THE LEADERSHIP OF THE NATIONAL Association of Women in Construction, AND HEREBY PROClaims the week of March 2-8, 2003 as “WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK”. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1492 1 ProclamationRecognizing the NAACP of Pittsburgh during Black History MonthAdoptedPass Action details
2003-1493 1 ProclamationBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council in the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, February 25, 2003 as the “Mr. Julius Jones Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1494 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby commend and applaud the many incredible and courageous efforts of Mr. Lamonte E. Wilson for being an instrumental force in the community and for the City of Pittsburgh. His strength is extraordinary and his triumphs are not only admirable but exemplary indeed.AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1495 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and commend each of these African -American Principals for being a valuable asset to the Pittsburgh Public Schools by ensuring the educational and social growth of the students of the 9th Council District, thus demonstrating both inspirational leadership and perseverance. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1496 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and commend the WEMCO Club for being viable, working constituents, ensuring an enhanced quality of life for individuals. They have taken the initiative and shown dedication and perseverance to the residents of the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1497 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and commend Mr. Billy Jackson for his ongoing efforts to educate and instruct the youth of the City of Pittsburgh, in film and video. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1498 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby acknowledge and applaud the ingenious and innovative Mr. Charles Stewart and Mr. Chad Washington for having know how and the follow through to implement a plan that first and foremost gives back to the community and it's residents while building a strong technological foundation in which the community can grow and prosper. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1499 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, February 25, 2003, to be “Vincent C. Lascheid, Jr. Day” in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass 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).Read and referred  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)Read and referred  Action details
2003-1472 1 ResolutionCommunication from Charles Morrison, Director, Commission on Human Relations, requesting permission for Jeffrey J. Ruder, a non-City employee, (under contact as the Commission's housing attorney) to travel to Baltimore, Maryland, March 16-21, 2003 for the purpose of training for all FHAP agency attorneys.Read and referred  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).Read and referred  Action details
2003-1489 1 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. Read and referred  Action details
2003-1469 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement or agreements with Charles J. Kolling, Legislative Consultant, for consulting services to assist the City of Pittsburgh in acquiring state assistance and funding and to work with various agencies of government for the benefit of the City of Pittsburgh during 2003, at an aggregate cost not to exceed thirty-thousand dollars ($30,000.00) chargeable to and payable from Account 526100, Sub-Account 150, Organization 102000, Fund 1000, Budget Year 2003, Miscellaneous Services, Mayor's Office.Read and referred  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.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1483 1 ResolutionResolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license, License No. R-0685, from the Estate of Lenell Jones, Jr., Alberta Jones Administrator 401 Fifth Avenue, Rankin , PA 15104 to Donald Klein, 146 N. Bellefield Avenue, Apt. 504, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, to a location at 5882 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461.Read and referred  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)Read and referred  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.Read and referred  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.Read and referred  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.Read and referred  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.Read and referred  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.Read and referred  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. Read and referred  Action details
2003-1477 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for February 19, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1421 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, "Fiscal", Article IX, "Property Taxes", Chapter 261, "Personal Property Tax", by eliminating for the tax years 1993 and 1994 an exemption on certain shares of stock which was determined to be unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1422 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the School District of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County for the joint release and collection of the Personal Property tax for the years 1993 and 1994.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1423 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Director of Finance and the City Controller to open an account or accounts with the following financial institutions: Fidelity Investments, Goldman Sachs and J. P. Morgan/Chase for the investment of City funds.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1424 1 ResolutionResolution adopting a schedule of attorney fees in connection with the collection of delinquent real estate taxes and other municipal claims, pursuant to the Municipal Claims and Tax Lien Act of May 16, 1923, P.L. 207, No. 153, as amended.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1442 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 deleting the funding for "New Field Lighting Heth's Park" $9,250, by decreasing funding for "Ornamental Fence Repair and Painting" $3,578, "Concrete Wood and Hillside Step Repairs" $29,675, "Arsenal Park Wall Restoration" $3,017, "Dinan Field Renovations" 6,369, "Tennis Courts/Basketball/Deck Hockey Flynn Parklet" $661, "Leslie Park Veteran's Monument Improvements" $4,084, "Brerton Monument Electrical Upgrade" $962, "Tennis Courts/Basketball/Deck Hockey Heth's Park" $9,554, and "Trash Cans at Various Locations in District 7" $25, by also adding the following new projects: "10th Ward Land Use" $14,000, "Bloomfield Christmas Lighting" $10,000Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1455 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to issue a deed for property, in the 26th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, Block 116 J, Lot 377, known as 292-298 Watson Blvd., to Observatory Hill, Inc., for the sum of $1,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1463 1 ResolutionResolution amending Bill # 1376 entitled, "Resolution 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 City Council's 2003 Community Needs Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by changing wording to McArdle Roadway Jersey Barrier $50,000.00, in Council District 2.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1478 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for February 19, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1425 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the Purchase and Installation of Decorative Lighting at various locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment thereof, at a cost not to exceed $570,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1426 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts for the Development of Sports Fields to accommodate Ultimate Frisbee, at various locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh, and providing for the payment thereof, at a cost not to exceed $100,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1427 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 833 of 2002 effective January 01, 2002, as amended, entitled "Adopting and Approving the 2002 Capital Budget and 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program " by reducing the line item Construction Division Salaries $41,229.53, increasing Nine Mile Run by $41,229.53.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1479 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for February 19, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-1148 2 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Eleven: Historic Preservation, Chapter 1101: Historic Structures, Districts, Sites and Objects, Section 1101.03 Designation of Historic Structures, Districts, Sites and Objects by providing for a definition of a Religious Structure at § 1101.02 (h) DEFINITIONS and creating a new subsection at §1101.03(a)(1)(a)(7) NOMINATIONS, providing that religious structures shall only be self-nominated for purposes of Historic Designation. Historic Review Commission and Planning Commission is required to report to Council within 30 60 days.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1480 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for February 19, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1443 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 new line items 10th Ward Land Use $14,000, Bloomfield Christmas Lighting $10,000, West Penn Skate Park $13,000, Leslie Park Fence Repair $1,700 and Highland Park CDC $32,475 and decreasing various accounts in Council District 7. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1444 1 ResolutionResolution Repealing Resolution 942 effective December 31, 2002 entitled "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."Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1445 1 ResolutionResolution Repealing Resolution 944 effective December 31, 2002 entitled "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 10th Ward Land Use $14,000, Bloomfield Christmas Lighting $10,000, West Penn Skate Park $13,000, Leslie Park Fence Repair $1,700 and Highland Park CDC $32,475 and other changes and decreasing various accounts in Council District 7.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1464 1 ResolutionResolution amending Bill # 1379 entitled, "AMENDING and supplementing 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 adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2003 Capital Budget amendments." By changing wording to McArdle Roadway Jersey Barrier, in Council District 2."Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1481 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for February 19, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1430 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 833, effective January 1, 2002, as amended, entitled "Adopting and Approving the 2002 Capital Budget and the 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2002 through 2007 Capital Improvement Program," by transferring One Hundred Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($135,000.00) from Fire "Lockers" and Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) from Police "Automatic Vehicle Locator" line items to the line item entitled "Nine Mile Run".Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1431 1 ResolutionResolution further amending 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 transferring Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) from Police "Indoor Firing Range" and creating a new line item entitled "Nine Mile Run".Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1482 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering and Construction for February 19, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1400 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, in connection with the Bloomfield Bridge Approaches; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $300,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1401 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for the design of the Mon Wharf Pedestrian Bridge; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $250,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1402 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for Architectural/Engineering Services in connection with various City projects; and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed 400,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1432 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 801, effective December 5, 2002, entitled "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements, in connection with the preliminary engineering for the reconstruction of Wenzell Avenue from Banksville Road to Broadway Avenue; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation; providing for a Cooperation Agreement with the Borough of Dormont; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by increasing the project allocation by $200,000 from $375,000 to $575,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1433 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or for the use of existing Agreements, for Construction Inspection Services on various City projects; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $200,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1434 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 Neighborhood Street Improvements; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $980,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1435 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 Grant Street Maintenance Program; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $100,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1436 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 Miscellaneous Repairs to Streets and Structures; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $100,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1437 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" by $112,001.92, from $1,024,600 to $912,598.08 and creating "Nine Mile Run" in the amount of $112,001.92.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1438 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" by $112,001.92, from $1,024,600 to $912,598.08 and creating "Nine Mile Run" in the amount of $112,001.92.Passed FinallyPass Action details