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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/18/2003 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2003-1596 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends Abe Glick and declares March 16, 2003 Abe Glick day in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1578 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article III, Chapter 902, Section 902.03.A, Zoning District Map No. 11 by changing from "RM-M" Residential Multi-Unit Moderate Density and "LNC" Local Neighborhood Commercial to "EMI" Educational/Medical Institutional District all that certain property bounded by Penn Avenue, Lot 293, Block 49-L in the Allegheny County Lot and Block System, Garden Way, Lots 246 and 242, Block 49-L in the aforesaid system, 44th Street, Post Street, Rosecrans Way, lots 197 and 198, block 49-G in the aforesaid system, 44th Street, Garwood Way, 45th Street and lot 10, block 49-H in the aforesaid system, 9th Ward.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1579 1 ResolutionResolution approving an Institutional Master Plan under Sections 905.03.D and 922.12 of the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Articles II and VII, Chapters 905 and 922, to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Health System for approval of the Institutional Master Plan entitled "The Replacement Facility for the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh/Lawrenceville Site Master Plan" for the area roughly bounded by Penn Avenue, 44th Street, Garwood Way and St. Mary's Cemetery and zoned "EMI" Educational/ Medical Institution District, 9th Ward. Read and referred  Action details
2003-1580 1 ResolutionResolution accepting the dedication of the Mon Conn Vehicular Bridge and Hot Metal Street from East Carson Street, crossing the Monongahela River to Second Avenue, for public highway purposes, accepting the grading, paving, lighting, curbing, traffic signals and fixing the width and position of the roadway and sidewalk thereof, in the 16th Ward, 3rd Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2003-1581 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Works to enter into a Deed of Easement and Agreement with the Board of Public Education of the School District of Pittsburgh, 341 S. Bellefield Ave. Pgh, PA 15213 for a easement for a wall, pilasters and columns on the right-of-way of S. 9th Street and Selby Way in the 17th Ward, 3rd Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2003-1581 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Works to enter into a Deed of Easement and Agreement with the Board of Public Education of the School District of Pittsburgh, 341 S. Bellefield Ave. Pgh, PA 15213 for a easement for a wall, pilasters and columns on the right-of-way of S. 9th Street and Selby Way in the 17th Ward, 3rd Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1582 1 ResolutionResolution granting to the University of Pittsburgh an easement and the privilege and license to install, use, operate, maintain, repair, renew and finally remove two underground chilled water lines across Mazeroski Field, which is City of Pittsburgh property designated as Block and Lot 28-D-50.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1586 1 ResolutionResolution further Amending Resolution No. 424 of 2001, effective June 19, 2001, entitled "Further amending Resolution No. 976 effective January 1, 1996, as amended, Adopting and Approving the 1996 Capital Budget and the 1996 Community Development Block Grant by creating a new line item, City Clerk Office Modernization Project Grant # 2271000 for the purpose of augmenting neighborhood needs programs and/or the District Improvement Fund, and transferring $1,128,892.00 from Grant/Liberty to City Clerk's Office Modernization" by deleting line item District 7 2001 URA Improvement $60,716.00 and increasing contingency from $1,517.00 to $62,232.00 in Council District 7.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1587 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 new project East Allegheny Community Council -Welcome Sign $3,500 in Council District 1.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1588 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 adding Friendship Development Associates Inc $5,000, Bethany Baptist Church $10,000, ELDI - Wholefoods project $10,000 and Nazerene Baptist Church $20,000, in Council District 9.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1589 1 ResolutionResolution 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 adding Washington Heights Athletic Association- Sewer Line $ 21,000.00, Western PA Conservancy - Stanhope Street Project $ 20,000.00, in Council District 2."Read and referred  Action details
2003-1590 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 decreasing various projects to reflect actual funds expended and by adding Citi-Parks Preschool Moore Park $20,000.00 and Able-Long Park Improvements $10,000.00 and by adjusting various other projects to reflect actual funds expended in Council District 4. Read and referred  Action details
2003-1592 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Six, Conduct, Article I, Regulated Rights and Actions, Chapter 616: Damaging, Defacing and Interfering with Property, Section 616.03 Sale of spray paint containers and indelible markers, to include the sale of etching acid, clarifying subsection (a) and (b), and adding subsection (c), (d) and (e).Read and referred  Action details
2003-1593 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Solicitor of the City of Pittsburgh to contact the various business organizations and to place adds in the various newspapers within the City of Pittsburgh for the express purpose of educating residents, parents, minors and businesses on the newly enacted Ordinance banning the sale of spray paint containers, indelible markers and etching products to minors.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1594 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Solicitor of the City of Pittsburgh to contact public and private schools within the City of Pittsburgh and provide them information for the express purpose of educating the school students on the newly enacted Ordinance banning the sale of spray paint containers, indelible markers and etching products to minors.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1595 1 ResolutionResolution respectfully requesting the County of Allegheny enact an ordinance similar to the newly enacted City of Pittsburgh Ordinance banning the sale of spray paint containers, indelible markers or etching products to minors.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1591 1 OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PITTSBURGH CODE OF ORDINANCES, TITLE FOUR, PUBLIC PLACES AND PROPERTY, ARTICLE XI: PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS BY AMENDING THE SCOPE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES UNDER THE CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, BY PROHIBITING OFF-ROAD VEHICLES WITHIN GREENWAYS, AND BY INCLUDING GREENWAYS WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF PARK FACILITIES. Read and referred  Action details
2003-1576 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of Forty Thousand ($40,000.00) Dollars from Salaries-Regular, Account 511000, Fund 1000, Org 301000, Sub-Class 010, Budget Year 2003, to Salaries-Premium Pay, Account 516000, Fund 1000, Org 301000, Sub-Class 020, Budget Year 2003, in the Department of Engineering and Construction.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1577 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 231, effective April 19, 2000, 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 8; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding the following line items: "Flowers District 8" $5,650, "Ellsworth Ave Business Association - Art Festival Security" $5,409, "Breechmenders-Transportation" $1,000, and "Oakland Business Improvement District-FLUX Oakland" $2,500. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $882,106.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1584 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 654, effective October 25, 2001, 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 2001 Neighborhood Needs Supplement Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by deleting line item District 7 2001 URA Improvement $60,716.00, in Council District 7. Read and referred  Action details
2003-1585 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 121 of 2003, effective March 14, 2003 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 adding Washington Heights Athletic Association- Sewer Line $ 21,000.00 and Western PA Conservancy - Stanhope Street Project $ 20,000.00, in Council District 2.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1571 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for March 12, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1504 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a $85,000.00 warrant in favor of Martin S. Berger and Judith M. Berger and Triangle Building Associates Limited Partnership, c/o Edward B. Friedman, Esquire, Friedman & Friedman, 900 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA  15219, in full and final settlement of the action filed at GD 01-14283. (PRESENTED BY MR. RICCIARDI)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1505 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Yurechko Auto in the amount of Two Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Dollars ($2,180.00).(PRESENTED BY MR. RICCIARDI)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1506 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Mac's Auto in the amount of Three Thousand Five Hundred and Eighty Dollars ($3,580.00).(PRESENTED BY MR. RICCIARDI)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1507 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Ron Gillette, Inc. in the amount of Two Thousand Two Hundred and Forty Dollars ($2,240.00). (PRESENTED BY MR. RICCIARDI)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1508 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Ferra Automotive in the amount of Three Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty Dollars ($3,940.00).(PRESENTED BY MR. RICCIARDI) Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1510 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a renewal of the professional services Contract or Contracts currently in place for the purposes of on-going medical care provided to City of Pittsburgh employees who require treatment for service related injuries and/or illnesses pursuant to the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $5,512,499.00 plus administrative costs not to exceed $481,909.00. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1511 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a professional services Contract or Contracts for the purpose of providing professional legal services in connection with the defense of certain worker's compensation matters and claims brought against the City under the Worker's Compensation Act and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $ 222,843.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1512 1 ResolutionResolution providing that the City of Pittsburgh enter into a professional services Contract or Contracts for the purpose of providing professional legal services in connection with the defense of certain workers' compensation matters and claims brought against the City under the Workers' Compensation Act and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $ 56,457.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1551 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Directors of the Departments of Public Works and Parks and Recreation to enter into an agreement or agreements with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History to permit the installation of a temporary art exhibition on public property owned by or regulated by the city. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1572 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for March 12, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1513 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto E & O Partners, 900 Vinial Street, Pittsburgh PA 15212, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a private 8" sanitary lateral at 800 Vinial Street and Troy Hill Road in the 24th Ward, 1st Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1514 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Verizon Communication 416 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, bollards on the sidewalks area at 416 Seventh Avenue in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1515 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto Gary and Kimberly Marasco, 416 Hallock Street, Pgh, PA 15211 their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a deck on a portion of the right-of-way of Octave Way in the 19th Ward, 2nd Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1516 1 ResolutionResolution changing the name of a portion of Allegheny Square West and accepting the naming of property adjacent to the Children's Museum. These locations will be called Children's Way, in the 22nd Ward, 1st District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1517 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a portion of Juliet Street in the 4th Ward, 3rd Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1518 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a portion of Juliet Street in the 4th Ward, 3rd Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1573 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for March 12, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1300 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article III, Chapter 902, Section 902.03.A, Zoning District Map No. 11 by changing from "RM-H" Residential Multi-Unit High Density and "LNC" Local Neighborhood Commercial to "AP" Residential/Commercial Planned Unit Development all that certain property bounded by Centre Avenue, lot no. 120, block 51-M in the Allegheny County Lot and Block System, Claybourne Street, South Negley Avenue, lot number 325, block 51-P in the aforesaid system, lot number 259A, block 51-M in the aforesaid system, the Unnamed Way located south of Claybourne Street, Claybourne Street, lot number 186, block 51-M in the aforesaid system, Hagy Place and lot number 136, block 51-M in the aforesaid system, 7th Ward. (Giant Eagle expansion project)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1574 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Development & Promotion for March 12, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1524 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 technical adjustments to various completed projects to reflect actual funding spent in Council District 2.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1525 2 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 adding District 8 Flowers $5,650, Ellsworth Ave. Business Association - 2002 Art Festival Security $5,409, Breachmenders Transportation $1,000 and Oakland B.I.D. Flux Oakland $2,500 in conformance with City Council's 2000 Capital Budget amendments." Council District 8. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1526 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 211, effective March 25, 1995, entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or minor rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $123,750.00, chargeable to and payable from Code Account 1103 (110304) Miscellaneous Services, Department of City Planning, so as to reprogram funds and add "CARRICK ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION" (+ 2,200.00). Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1527 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 103, effective March 21, 1997, as amended by Resolution No. 518 effective July 22, 1996, entitled "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for a operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or minor rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $117,000.00, chargeable to and payable from Code Account 1103 (110304) Miscellaneous Services, Department of City Planning" so as to reprogram funds to the CARRICK ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (+ 3,950.00.)"Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1528 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 504, effective September 17, 1998, entitled, "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment; and/or minor rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $134,250.00", so as to reprogram funds and add the CARRICK ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (+ 218.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1529 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 148, 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, chargeable to and payable from the 1995 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to reprogram funds in City Council to "BROOKLINE MEALS ON WHEELS" (+ 25.60).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1530 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 210, effective April 12, 2000 entitled: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations, for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or minor rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh and further, authorizing various City departments to enter into contract(s) or use existing contract(s) for the purchase and installation of equipment and/or furniture, at a cost not to exceed $142,800.00, chargeable to and payable from Code Account: 566100-1000-110000-300-2000, so as to reprogram funds and add the "CARRICK ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION" (+ 500.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1531 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 841, effective December 13, 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 $1,182,175.00, "so as to transfer funds from the "Westgate Village Resident Council (- 389.74) to Breachmenders (+ 389.74).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1532 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 90 effective March 3, 2003, 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 $1,489,000.00" so as to reprogram funds from WESTGATE VILLAGE RESIDENTS COUNCIL (-13,300) and WESTGATE VILLIAGE/FAIRYWOOD FOOD BANK (- 6,000) to WEST PITTSBURGH PARTNERSHIP (+ 11,100); MW CDC-DUQUESNE HEIGHTS (+ 5,100); and BREACHMENDERS (+ 3,100); and from BROOKLINE SR. CITIZEN COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER (- 3,713) to the BROOKLINE MEALS ON WHEELS (+ 3,713).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1533 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 759, effective November 18, 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 1995 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to reprogram funds in City Council to the Brookline Meals on Wheels (+25.60)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1534 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 843, effective December 13, 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 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 City Council to decrease "WESTGATE VILLAGE RESIDENT COUNCIL (- 389.74); and further, to increase "BREACHMENDERS (+ 389.74).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1535 1 ResolutionResolution amending Res. No. 102, effective March 3, 2003, as 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 from City Council: West Gate Village Resident Council (- $13,300) and Westgate Village/Fairywood Food Bank (- $6,000) to West Pittsburgh Partnership (+ $11,100): MWCDC – Duquense Heights (+ $5,100); and Breachmenders (+ $3,100); and from BROOKLINE SR. CITIZENS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER (- 3,713.00) to the BROOKLINE MEALS ON WHEELS (+ 3,713.00).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1536 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 technical corrections to various line items in Council District 3.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1575 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for March 12, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1520 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies and/or services in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Police Headquarters Building and various Police Facilities at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand ($250,000) Dollars; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1583 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Len Bodack as a Member of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, for a term to expire January 1, 2004.ApprovedPass Action details