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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/4/2003 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2003-2216 1 ProclamationNow, therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes and applauds the efforts of the Coalition to Establish an Office for People with Disabilities and State Representative Pistella to create a state-wide Office for People with Disabilities and offers its full support to the creation of said office.AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2217 1 ProclamationBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, August 4, 2003, as "Community Build Day" and we urge the citizens of the City of Pittsburgh to join us in supporting these organizations that help to make life in the City of Pittsburgh better for everyone. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2218 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and warmly welcome the Burnett Family to the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2219 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh Congratulates Sister Mary Bride O'Malley on her Golden Jubilee as a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scranton, Pennsylvania.AdoptedPass Action details
2003-2212 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the creation of the Off-Leash Exercise Program Trust Fund (OLEPTF) and setting conditions for the deposit and expenditure of such funds.Read and referred  Action details
2003-2213 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Chapter 911.04.A.93—Public Information Kiosks, by adding additional language relative to oversight by the City of Pittsburgh Art Commission, and also requiring notification to adjacent property owners by adding the following subsections (e), (f) and (g).Read and referred  Action details
2003-2214 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine, Zoning, Chapter 911.02 (Use Table) to include a definition and use standards for Convenience Information Signs and Electronic Messaging Signs.Read and referred  Action details
2003-2215 1 ResolutionResolution requesting that the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh amend the Pittsburgh Development Fund Cooperation Agreement with the City of Pittsburgh to prohibit "Cash Flow" Loans.Read and referred  Action details
2003-2205 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for July 30, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1880 1 ResolutionResolution transferring the amount of $25,000.00 from Account 511000, Sub-Class 010 Salaries, Public Safety, Fund 1000, Organization 230000, Budget Year 2002 to Account 526100, Sub-Class 150 Miscellaneous Services, Fund 1000, Organization 999900, Citizen Police Review Board Budget Year 2002.Passed FinallyFail Action details
2003-1881 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing the expenditure of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) in order for the Director of the Citizens Police Review Board to retain the services of a qualified, independent consultant to conduct a review of efficient SWAT police procedures, hostage, barricade and critical incident management, including 7200 Hermitage Street and any other incident that may illuminate City policy and practice relating to including the incident at 7200 Hermitage Street on February 20, 2002, so as to provide the necessary funding at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00Passed FinallyFail Action details
2003-2136 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) from Bureau of Police Salary Account to the Law Department Professional Services Account. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2137 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into an agreement or agreements for the hiring of outside legal counsel and consultants to assist the City with evaluating certain tax proposals emanating from the report issued by the PGH21 Committee at a cost not to exceed $40,000.00 (Forty Thousand Dollars).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2139 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 229 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 5; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adjusting the funding for various line items to reflect the actual expenditures. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $812,243.54.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2170 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 "14th Ward Baseball Association" $1,000.00. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $901,998.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2171 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and Directing the Chief Administrator of the Magistrates Court and the Solicitor of the City of Pittsburgh to implement a program to aggressively pursue violators to collect outstanding warrants on fine and cost orders.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2186 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance, in conjunction with City Council, to draft a policy to establish and administer a ten percent (10%) incentive program for cost saving suggestions submitted by City of Pittsburgh employees that are implemented by the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2187 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 new line item Concrete Slab Replacement Program District 4, $17,000.00 in Council District 4.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2188 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of $1,000.00 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 2003 City Council Grants Program.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2189 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution 587 of 2001, effective date September 26 2001, entitled "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, and/or a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, for roof trusses on a building being constructed by the Department of Public Works for the community as a Neighborhood Needs project not to exceed Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($16,500)."Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2190 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 166, effective March 21, 2003 entitled "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)" by increasing Fourteenth Ward Baseball Association $ 1,000.00 from $ 1,500.00 to $ 2,500.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2191 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 creating two new line items "Bethel AME Mentoring Program" $5,000 and "Public Art Hill CDC" $5,500. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $995,182.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2206 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for July 30, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2036 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the First Amendment to an Agreement effective as of May 1, 1969 by and among City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Sanitary Authority, and Ohio Township (Mayor's Number 2718-124 and Controller's No. 19133)--(PRESENTED BY MR. MOTZNIK) Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2140 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto UPMC Shadyside 5230 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense an underground private 12" storm sewer lateral at the 5100 block of Centre Avenue in the 7th & 8th Ward, 8th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2141 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto James Scalo, 800 Bursca Drive, Suite 802, Bridgeville, PA 15017 his successors and assigns, an encroachment to construct, maintain and use at his own cost and expense, a handicap ramp, glass canopy, glass bay window, balcony, decorative lights and cornice at the right-of ways at 5854 Ellsworth Ave and College Avenue in the 7th Ward, 8th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2207 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for July 30, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1348 2 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article 1, Chapter 902, Section 902.03, Zoning District Map No. 6 by changing various zoning district classifications in the Deutchtown and Spring Garden community in accord with the Pittsburgh Neighborhood Remapping Project relative to the City's new Urban Zoning Code.AMENDEDPass Action details
2003-1348 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Zoning Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article 1, Chapter 902, Section 902.03, Zoning District Map No. 6 by changing various zoning district classifications in the Deutchtown and Spring Garden community in accord with the Pittsburgh Neighborhood Remapping Project relative to the City's new Urban Zoning Code.Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2003-1523 2 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine, Zoning, Chapter 911, Primary Uses, Sections 911.02, Use Table, and 911.04, Use Standards to include a definition and use standards for Public Information Kiosks, and Public Transit Shelters.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2006 2 ResolutionResolution approving a Conditional Use exception under Section 911.04.A.22 of the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V, Chapter 911 to Pittsburgh Development Group II, LP for authorization to undertake a major excavation/grading/fill operation by the remining and regrading of approximately 645 acres of property identified as Parcel No. 2 in the DGD Plan of Lots, located in the Hays neighborhood and zoned PO / Parks and Open Space district, 31st Ward.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2145 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and the University of Pittsburgh for the design and construction of improvements for Schenley Plaza.RECOMMITTEDPass Action details
2003-2208 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for July 30, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2138 2 ResolutionResolution amending Res. No. 550, effective July 11, 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 Public Works to the Urban Redevelopment Authority and adding items in City Council.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2146 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Commission on Human Relations to enter into an agreement or agreements for the hiring of legal counsel to provide representation to complainants in fair housing cases who have elected to proceed through the court of common pleas or require legal representation at public hearings before the commission. Cost not to exceed $20,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2147 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement to enter into a contract with an individual attorney or law firm to provide legal representation as the solicitor of the Commission on Human Relations, and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $20,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2148 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, as agent for the City of Pittsburgh, to acquire severances of certain properties in the 14th Ward as part of the Nine Mile Run Watershed Restoration Project. (Council District No. 5).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2149 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 the City of Pittsburgh (Residential Construction - Council District #3): Ward Block/Lot Address 16th Ward 13-M-280 115 Dengler Street 16th Ward 13-M-281 113 Dengler StreetPassed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2150 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Saverio and Rose Strati for the Sale of Block 56-N, Lots 177 and 179, in the 15th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh - Council District No. 5 – Ladora Plan of Lots – Parcels O and P (sideyard).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2151 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 571, effective August 8, 2000 entitled "Providing for the execution of a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for the performance of certain work in connection with the 2000 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof" by creating a new line item entitled "Bloomfield" and increasing the cost thereof by $40,000. (Council District No. 7).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2172 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 adding 14th Ward Baseball Association $1,000.00 in Council District 8. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2173 2 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 523, effective July 11, 2003, 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 $1,145,852.95, chargeable to and payable from the 1994 Community Development Block Grant Program" so as to reprogram various line items in City Council).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2174 2 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 544, effective July 11, 2003 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" reprogramming funds in City Council.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2192 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 creating a new line item Concrete Slab Replacement Program District 4 $ 17,000.00 in Council District 4."Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2193 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 item Bethel AME Mentoring Program, $5,000.00 and Public Art Hill CDC, $5,500.00 in Council District 6.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2203 1 ResolutionResolution Amending Resolution No. 535 effective July 11, 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 $1,461,230.62" so as to create, increase and reduce various line items within City Council for reprogramming.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2209 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Youth Policy for July 30, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2153 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the School District of Pittsburgh to grant the City of Pittsburgh priority usage of certain School District Facilities for public recreational use during periods whereby said Facilities are not in use for School District purposes in the Department of Parks and Recreation. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2154 1 ResolutionResolution 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 in connection with the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Maintenance and Enhancement of Recreation and Senior Centers in the Department of Parks and Recreation at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2155 1 ResolutionResolution 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 in connection with the 2003 Maintenance and Enhancement of Recreation and Senior Centers in the Department of Parks and Recreation with City bond money. Cost not to exceed $45,650.40.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2156 1 ResolutionResolution 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 in connection with the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Swimming Pool Maintenance and Repair Program in the Department of Parks and Recreation at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2157 1 ResolutionResolution 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 in connection with the 2003 Swimming Pool Maintenance and Repairs in the Department of Parks and Recreation with City bond money. Cost not to exceed $50,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2158 1 ResolutionResolution 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 in connection with the 2002 Swimming Pool Maintenance and Repairs in the Department of Parks and Recreation with City bond money. Cost not to exceed $30,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2210 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for July 30, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2112 2 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 756/2000, as amended by Res. 767/2002, entitled "Creating a Street and Sidewalk Vending Site Designation Committee and authorizing its function, activities and reporting requirements." Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2113 4 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Seven, Business Licensing, Article III, Sales Businesses, Chapter 719 Vendors and Peddlers, by amending Section 719.5A Permitted Locations, 719.5B Permit, Application and Duration, and by adding Sections 719.09 Street and Sidewalk Vending Site Designation Committee and 719.10 List of Sites Approved by Council. AMENDEDPass Action details
2003-2113 4 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Seven, Business Licensing, Article III, Sales Businesses, Chapter 719 Vendors and Peddlers, by amending Section 719.5A Permitted Locations, 719.5B Permit, Application and Duration, and by adding Sections 719.09 Street and Sidewalk Vending Site Designation Committee and 719.10 List of Sites Approved by Council. Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2003-2211 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering and Construction for July 30, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-2159 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Astorino, in the amount of $21,875.45 for drawings for the façade of the Pittsburgh Allegheny County Thermal Building; and providing for the payment thereof.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2162 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, providing for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the construction of Concession Stands at various locations, and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $165,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2163 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, providing for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the renovations and maintenance of various public buildings, and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $628,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2164 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, providing for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the Tree Planting Program in Various Community Development Areas, and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $69,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2165 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, providing for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the renovations and maintenance of the City-County Building, and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $1,100,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2166 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, providing for the purchase of materials and supplies in connection with the McClure Center, and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $140,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-2167 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Engineering and Construction, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, annually to apply to the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC") for renewal of the NRC Materials License No. 37-16878-02 and to pay annually to the NRC the fee imposed therefor by the NRC.Passed FinallyPass Action details