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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/3/2002 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2002-1176 1 ProclamationProclamation urging the Pennsylvania Legislature to enact SB 1517AdoptedPass Action details
2002-1177 1 ProclamationProclamation requesting Governor Mark Schweiker sign "Katlynn's Laws"AdoptedPass Action details
2002-1178 1 ProclamationDeclaring the month of December to be "Project Blue Light Month"AdoptedPass Action details
2002-1179 1 ProclamationDeclaring November 29, 2002 - Janaury 230, 2003 as Folk Art Pittsburgh Days"AdoptedPass Action details
2002-1180 1 ProclamationExtending to the entire Catholic community in Pittsburgh our best wishes during the holy and blessed Christmas season.AdoptedPass Action details
2002-1181 1 ProclamationDeclaring December 5, 2002 to be "Hearts of Steel Day" in the City of PittsburghAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1182 1 ProclamationDeclaring Citizens Bank Day in the City of PittsburghAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1183 1 ProclamationDeclaring December 7, 2002 as "St. Paul of the Cross Monastery Day" in the City of PittsburghAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1184 1 ProclamationRecognizing Ahmad Shareef for volunterring at the Homewood Brushoton Athletic Association.AdoptedPass Action details
2002-1186 1 ProclamationCommending Alpha Phi AlphaAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1187 1 ProclamationCommending Mr. Bill Harlak and City Source AssociatesAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1188 1 ProclamationCommending Ms. Carrie Washington & Operation Better BlockAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1189 1 ProclamationCommending Ms. Becky Mingo and the Friendship Development AssociatesAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1190 1 ProclamationCommending Mr. Rashad Byrdsong and Community Empowerment AssociationAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1191 1 ProclamationCommending Cheri Smith for her assistance in identifying the vacant lots in the 13th wardAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1192 1 ProclamationCommending Claudia Wells and Second East HillsAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1193 1 ProclamationCommending Joe Balaban of Duquesne LightAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1194 1 ProclamationCommending Furman Johnson for his assistance in identifying the vacantt lots in the 13th WardAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1195 1 ProclamationCommending Harlan Ware and Alpha Phi AlphaAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1196 1 ProclamationCommending Joni Rabinowitz for the initiative to plant and maintain the beautiful flower gardenAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1197 1 ProclamationCommending Mr. Konata Gaskins for his commitment to the East Hills residentsAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1198 1 ProclamationCommending Mary Savage for her assistance in planting the beautiful flower gardens in HomewoodAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1199 1 ProclamationCommending Monica Jones for her work in the Garfield communityAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1200 1 ProclamationCommending Ora Lee Carroll, East Liberty Concerned Citizens Corporation Executive DirectorAdoptedPass Action details
2002 1 ProclamationCommending Patricia Dade for her assistance in cleaning the Lincoln Lemington Area along Lincoln Avenue, 9th DistrictAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1202 1 ProclamationCommending Paul Solomon for volunteering in the Lincoln Larirmer communityAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1203 1 ProclamationCommending Teresa Howard for volunteeing with clean up of 6900 & 7000 block of Susquehanna StreetAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1204 1 ProclamationCommending Dutch McDonald and the Friendship Preservation GroupAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1205 1 ProclamationCommending Georgia Jenkins for voluteering to clean vacant lotsAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1206 1 ProclamationCommending Fred Logan and the Homewood Brushton RoundtableAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1207 1 ProclamationCommending Anita Drummond for her work with the Lincoln Larimer Drill TeamAdoptedPass Action details
2002-1159 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article 1, Chapter 902, Section 902.03, Zoning District Map No. 11 by changing various zoning district classifications in the Garfield community in accord with the Pittsburgh Neighborhood Remapping Project relative to the City's new Urban Zoning Code.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1160 1 ResolutionResolution approving a Conditional Use exception under Section 911.04.A.1 of the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Chapter 911 to John Wargo for authorization to occupy a portion of the first floor of an existing 2-story structure as an adult cabaret with an existing bar/restaurant to remain, located at 1807 Penn Avenue on property zoned "UI" Urban Industrial District, 2nd Ward.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1161 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Section 513 of Chapter 1007 of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as the Mellon Arena, located at 300 Auditorium Place (Block and Lot Number 002-C-004), in the 3rd Ward, City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1165 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 520, effective August 15, 1997, as amended by Resolution No. 24, effective February 13, 1998, as amended by Resolution No. 624, effective October 6, 1999, as further amended by Resolution No. 685, effective November 7, 2001, entitled "Providing for a Project Cooperation Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to acquire right-of-way, design and construct the Lower Saw Mill Run Flood Protection Improvements and to commit the City's share of $3.525 million," by increasing the total project allocation by $150,000 from $4,458,000 to $4,608,000. Read and referred  Action details
2002-1166 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements for Design Services and Project Management Services in connection with the Forbes Avenue/Market Street Improvements; providing for a reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $3,000,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1167 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, and/or an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, and further providing for the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies, in connection with the installation of Audible Traffic Signals in the CBD area; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $100,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1168 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, and/or an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, and further providing for the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies, in connection with the renovation of Vanucci Field; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $75,000.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1169 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 eliminating the "Fifth/Wood/Smithfield/Market Sidewalks" line item in the amount of $1,010,000.00 and the "Liberty Avenue Sidewalk Improvements" line item in the amount of $70,000.00 for an aggregate amount of $1,080,000.00; transferring the sum of $75,000.00 to "Play Area Improvements," and creating the following new line items: "Forbes/Market Street Improvements" $600,000.00; "Nine Mile Run" $150,000; "Vanucci Field" $5,000.00; "Audible Traffic Signals" $100,000.00, and "Saw Mill Run" $150,000.00. Read and referred  Action details
2002-1170 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 881, effective January 1, 2001, entitled "Adopting and approving the 2001 Capital Budget and the 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2001 through 2006 Capital Improvement Program," by eliminating the "Liberty Avenue Sidewalk Improvements" line item in the amount of $70,000.00, and creating the "Vanucci Field" line item in the amount of $70,000.00. Read and referred  Action details
2002-1162 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Diana and Charlotte DeMetrius for the Sale of Block 54-N Lot 17 in the 15th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 5 - 42 Bigelow Street - sideyard).Read and referred  Action details
2002-1163 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to Acquire all of the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the following publicly-owned property in Redevelopment Area No. 40 in the 15th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 5):Read and referred  Action details
2002-1173 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 695, effective October 23, 2002 entitled: "Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2002 CDBG Program; providing for execution of grant contracts, filing of data, execution of payment vouchers and certification of signature; the deposit of funds in a bank account and providing for payment of expenses" so as to reallocate funds in City Council. "District 3 – Tree Planting: (-3,000.00) to Southside Local Development Company" (+3,000.00).Read and referred  Action details
2002-1174 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 694, effective October 23, 2002 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 $1,505,000.00", so as to make various changes (District 3-Tree Planting (-3,000.00); South Side Local Development Company (+3,000.00)Read and referred  Action details
2002-1175 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 South Side Chamber Holiday Lighting on Carson Street $15,000 and by decreasing Projects Allentown/ Beltzhoover/ Knoxville $15,000 in Council District 3.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1164 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, or the use of existing contracts or agreements for the implementation of a Park Ranger Program at a cost not to exceed Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) in the Department of Parks and Recreation.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1157 1 ResolutionResolution designating Banks and Lending Institutions to act as Depositories for the year 2003 in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article III, Depositories.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1158 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the transfer of $3,000.00 from Account 511000, Sub Class 010. Org 104100, Fund 1000 Budget Year 2002, Salaries, to Account 516000, Sub Class 020, Org 104100. Fund 1000, Budget Year 2002, Premium Pay, Magistrate's Court.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1171 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances Title I Administrative, Article III Organization, Chapter 111: Departments Generally, Section 111.01 Establishment; Rules and Regulation; Organization and Control Subsection 111.01 (d) by adding subsections (d) (1) and (d) (2) clarifying changes to rate of compensation to employees and notification to Council of changes in job classification.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1172 1 ResolutionResolution directing the Mayor and the Director of Personnel and or the Director of Finance not to withdraw additional funds from employees for increased Healthcare employee contributions and to freeze the current amount withdrawn at the 2002 levels for nonunion employees and only those bargaining units that currently make employee contributions for healthcare coverage, for the year 2003.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1152 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for November 26, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-1116 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, License Fee and Accounts Receivable Branch, in the amount of $2,400.00 in payment of the Annual Materials Fee Invoice; and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. (PRESENTED BY MS. CARLISLE)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1124 1 ResolutionResolution transferring the amount of $2,000 from Account 511000, Sub-Class 010 Salaries, Fund 1000, Organization 101100, Budget Year 2002 to Account 526125, Sub-Class 150 Miscellaneous Services, Fund 1000, Organization 101140, Budget Year 2002, both within the Office of City Council. (Council District #4) (SPONSORED BY MR. MOTZNIK)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1153 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for November 26, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0827 2 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine, Zoning, by amending Article II, Section 905.02 H, Hillside District; Article V, Section 911.02 Use Table, Section 911.04.A.69 Standards That Apply to Uses Listed in the Use Table, Single-Unit Detached Residential; Article VIII, Section 922.04 Site Plan Review; and Article IX, Section 925.01.C Single-Unit Dwelling Exemptions; by requiring further review of new construction in H zoning districts and providing standards for that review.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1147 1 ResolutionResolution directing the Department of City Planning to conduct a feasibility study focusing on the preservation of land on city hillsides.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1154 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for November 26, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-1083 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement(s) or contract(s) or the use of an existing agreement(s) or contract(s) for the equipment, materials, supplies and or services in connection with the renovation, construction or rehabilitation of the Mellon Park Tennis Courts for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1117 2 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
2002-1118 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for administration of a $6,500,000 Section 108 loan and a $1,000,000 Economic Development Initiative grant for infrastructure, site preparation and construction of Garage #2 at South Side Works. (Council District No. 3).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1119 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for administration of a $4,500,000 Section 108 loan to be used for the construction of Garage #3 at South Side Works. (Council District No. 3).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1120 2 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
2002-1121 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the submission of applications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Section 108 loan of up to $6,500,000 and an Economic Development Initiative grant of up to $1,000,000 to be used for infrastructure, site preparation and construction of Garage #2 at South Side Works. (Council District No. 3).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1122 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Section 108 loan of up to $4,500,000 to be used for the construction of Garage #3 at South Side Works. (Council District No. 3).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1123 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the Emergency Shelter Grant Program for fiscal year 2003.RECOMMITTEDPass Action details
2002-1155 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Youth Policy for November 26, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-1083 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement(s) or contract(s) or the use of an existing agreement(s) or contract(s) for the equipment, materials, supplies and or services in connection with the renovation, construction or rehabilitation of the Mellon Park Tennis Courts for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1156 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering and Construction for November 26, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-1084 1 ResolutionResolution 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; approving the 2002 through 2006 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2002 Capital Budget amendments." By reducing the project "Charles Anderson Bridge Rehab" $75,000.00 and by creating the project "Mellon Park Tennis Courts" $75,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details