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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/23/2002 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2002-0759 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article 1, Chapter 902, Section 902.03, Zoning District Map No. 8 by changing various zoning district classifications in the Beltzhoover community in accord with the Pittsburgh Neighborhood Remapping Project relative to the City's new Urban Zoning Code.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0764 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 351, effective June 6, 2002, entitled "Providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the construction of Concession Stands at various locations; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof; by including Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and by decreasing the authorization by $55,000.00 from $400,000.00 to $345,000.00. Read and referred  Action details
2002-0760 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Economic Development to enter into Agreements and/or Licenses with various contractors in conjunction with the Office of Economic Development's Growth Initiative Fund marketing, promotional, and development activities, total cost not to exceed $75,000.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0761 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 Publicly-Owned Property in the 19th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh Designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County, as Block 61-C, Part of Lot 125, under the Neighborhood Housing Fund (Council District No. 4 - Dunster Street - Residential Construction).Read and referred  Action details
2002-0762 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and redevelopers for the sale of Block 61-C, Part of Lot 125, in the 19th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 4 - Dunster Street - Residential Construction).Read and referred  Action details
2002-0772 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 149, effective March 8, 1994, as amended by Resolution No. 277 effective May 3, 1994, by Resolution No. 645 of 1995, by Resolution No. 949 of 1995, by Resolution No. 819, by Resolution No. 958 of 1996, by Resolution No. 249, No. 501 and No. 666 of 1997, by Resolution No. 414 of 1998, by Resolution No. 809 of 1999, by Resolution No. 312, effective May 22, 2000 and by Resolution 490, effective July 13, 2000 and by Resolution No. 162, effective March 28, 2002 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 1994 Community Development Block Grant Program" transferring funds from City Clerk's Office Modernization (- $4,333.00) to CITY COUNCIL ESPLEN SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION (+4,333.00).Read and referred  Action details
2002-0773 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 274, effective May 3, 1994, as amended by Resolution No. 811, effective October 25, 1996, by Resolution No. 490 effective August 11, 1997, and by Resolution No. 407 effective July 17, 1998, and by Resolution No. 492, effective July 30, 2000, and by Resolution No. 147, effective March 28, 2002, 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 of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $851,570.45, chargeable to and payable from the 1994 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to increase a line item in City Council (Esplen Senior Citizen Association) from $11,000.00 to $15,333.00 (+4,333.00).Read and referred  Action details
2002-0757 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Mark and Diane Diulus, 4702 Lorigan Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, stairs, railing and a sign on a portion of the right-of-way on Edmond Street in the 8th Ward, 8th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0758 1 ResolutionResolution vacating Seal Street and a portion of Shipton Street in the 5th Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2002-0763 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks to enter into a license and maintenance agreement or agreements with Carnegie Mellon University to permit the installation and maintenance of temporary art gardens in Frank Curto Park. Read and referred  Action details
2002-0754 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement(s), Professional Service Agreement(s), and/or Contract(s) for the review and revision of the Department of Personnel and Civil Service Commission's Police Officer Recruit written and oral Civil Service examinations. Cost not to exceed $20,000.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0755 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.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0756 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
2002-0768 1 ResolutionResolution transferring the amount of $5,000 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 101190, Budget Year 2002, both within the Office of City Council, District 9.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0769 1 ResolutionResolution transferring the amount of $8,000 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 101120, Budget Year 2002, both within the Office of City Council. (Council District #2)Read and referred  Action details
2002-0770 1 ResolutionResolution further Amending Resolution No. 176, effective April 2, 2002 entitled "Authorizing the transfer of $141,000.00 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 2002 City Council Grants Program" by increasing the amount $3,000.00 from $160,000.00 to $163,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0771 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 176, effective April 2, 2002, entitled "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations, for operational/administrative and various other expenses at a cost not to exceed $141,000.00, chargeable to and payable from Parks and Recreation's General Fund Grant Account (Parks Grants)" by making various changes and adding City Source Associates $1,000, Southside Hilltop Memorial Day Committee $1,000, South Pittsburgh Development Corporation for Zone 4 Public Safety Council $500, and increasing Greenfield American Legion Baseball $500, increasing the total amount from $160,000.00 to $163,000.Read and referred  Action details
2002-0765 1 CommunicationCommunication from Jacqueline Morrow, City Solicitor, submitting summaries of claims filed and paid in the 2nd quarter of the year 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0766 1 CommunicationCommunication from Susan Golomb, Director of City Planning, submitting a report writter by City Planning staff regarding the recertification of Area "H," Bloomfield, for the Residential Parking Permit Program.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0767 1 CommunicationCommunication from City Clerk Linda M. Johnson-Wasler submitting the 1st and 2nd Quarterly Travel Reports for Year 2002 from various City Departments.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0748 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for July 17, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0685 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of John Zottola Landscaping, Inc., in the amount of $128,800.00, for providing slope stabilization services in connection with the landslide in Schenley Park at Panther Hollow; and providing for the payment thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0703 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, in the amount of $1,460.00, for interest due them for the Heritage Trail/Riverfront Park grant; and providing for the payment thereof. (PRESENTED BY MS. CARLISLE)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0704 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 decreasing the funding for New Field Lighting Heth's Park" by $20,000 by increasing the funding for "VFW Morningside Pot No. 3954 Community Hall" by $5,000 and by adding three new projects "Highland Park CDC Plan" $10,000, "Hand in Hand Inc." $2,000 and "Photo Antiquities" $5,000 and increasing the total cost from $995,843 to $997,843.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0705 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 403, 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 6; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding the line item "Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership 'Don't Block the Box' public information program" $5,000. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $947,682.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0733 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 258, effective April 26, 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 1; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding the line item "Marmaduke Concession Stand-20% Match", $14,000 . Total cost of all projects not to exceed $782,083.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0749 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for July 17, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0649 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending and supplementing The Pittsburgh Code, Title Six, Conduct, Article III: Dogs, Cats and Other Animals Chapter 635: Other Animals and Fowl by amending Chapter 635 Section 635.04 Use of Painful Techniques and Devices Prohibited at Rodeos, by deleting specific wording.Passed FinallyFail Action details
2002-0679 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Article I. Streets and Sidewalks, Chapter 416: Obstructions, Section 416.03 "Street encroachments and major street obstructions; permit required"Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0706 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements for the grant of easements to South Pittsburgh, LLC, 150 East Broad Street, Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43215, for construction and installation of concrete footers, awnings, canopies and porches on and under portions of East Carson Street, South 25th Street and South 26th Street in the 16th Ward, 3rd Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0750 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for July 17, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0725 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 Lower Bloomfield Unity Council 5,000, Allegheny Cemetery Historical Society $10,000, Lawrenceville Meals of Wheels $3,250 and by decreasing Heth Field Lighting by $18,325 in Council District 7. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0743 1 ResolutionResolution amending and supplementing Resolution No. 861, effective January 1, 2000, as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2000 Capital; 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 adding Marmaduke Concession Stand 20% Match $14,000 in Council District 1.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0751 1 ReportReport of the Committee on General Servcies Technology & the Arts for July 17, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0707 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of General Services to enter into a ground Lease with THE KINGSLEY ASSOCIATION in connection with the construction, maintenance and operation of a Community Center in the 12th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0752 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering and Construction for July 17, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0708 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 878, effective December 31, 2001, entitled " Providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts and/or an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements, for the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with property acquisition, design services, and eventual construction of a community center for the 31st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, Council District No. 5 (Lincoln Place); and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by increasing the total project allocation by $60,000.00 from $700,000.00 to $760,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0709 2 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 733, effective November 30, 2001, entitled "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements in connection with the Disabled Public Sidewalk Program, " by decreasing the total project allocation by $26.59 26.51 from to $47,931.12 $47,931.20.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0710 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Engineering and Construction to execute a Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the City's operation and maintenance of a traffic signal at the intersection of Route 88 and McNeilly Road.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0711 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Engineering and Construction to execute a Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the City's operation and maintenance of traffic signals along S.R. 4084, Section A01, including Allegheny Circle, Ridge Avenue, and East Ohio Street.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0712 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Engineering and Construction to execute a Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the City's operation and maintenance of several traffic signals at the various intersections.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0713 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 640, effective October 15, 1999, entitled "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts in connection with the renovation of Carnegie Library Branches for disability accessibility and for the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies for said projects: and providing for the payment of the cost thereof," by repealing it in its entirety.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0714 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts and/or an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements in connection with the construction of a temporary protective structure to be used in conjunction with the rehabilitation of the Greenfield Bridge; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $460,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0715 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts and/or an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements in connection with the on-going maintenance, rehabilitation and new construction of City-owned walls, steps and fences; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $700,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0716 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts and/or an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements, and for the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with property acquisition, design services, and eventual construction of a community center for the 31st Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, Council District No. 5 (Lincoln Place); and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $100,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0717 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 decreasing "Park Reconstruction" by $14,000.00, from $729,000.00 to $715,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0718 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Res. 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 increasing "Lincoln Place Recreation Center" by $60,000.00 from $700,000.00 to $760,000.00. Passed FinallyPass Action details