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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/4/2003 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2003-1539 1 ProclamationNow, therefore be it resolved, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh joins the community in giving honor and praise to the life and works of Fred McFeely Rogers, and extend deepest sympathies to his family, friends and many admirers. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1540 1 ProclamationNow, therefore be it resolved, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends and recognized the honorees of the 2003 Black Trailblazers, Heritage Awardees, Renaissance Young Achievers, and the KDKA-TV Lift Up Awards for their tremendous contributions to the City of Pittsburgh. We also extend our appreciation to Renaissance Publications for their efforts in highlighting the achievements of the awardees. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1541 1 ProclamationNow, therefore be it resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends the Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council for fighting for safe working conditions, decent pay and other benefits for all workers. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1542 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends State Representative Joseph F. Markosek for all of his distinguished career achievements and declares Friday, February 28, 2003 to be “JOE MARKOSEK DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh. Adopted  Action details
2003-1519 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article III, Chapter 902, Section 902.03.A, Zoning District Map No. 8 by changing from "R2-L" Residential Two-Unit, Low Density, "LNC" Local Neighborhood Commercial and "PO" Park and Open Space to "HC" Highway Commercial all that certain property bounded by Brownsville Road, Lot 1, Block 60-F in the Allegheny County Lot and Block System, Lot 23, Block 60-C in the aforesaid system and Nobles Lane, 29th Ward. Read and referred  Action details
2003-1522 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance establishing a Neighborhood Improvement District for the City of Pittsburgh and for a specific South Main Street Business Improvement District to be benefited with specific improvements to be undertaken including, but not limited to, financing of said improvements, method of assessing specific properties to be benefited, establishing a Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association to conduct administrative procedures for the Business Improvement District, providing for the establishment of a separate account for deposit and withdrawal of project funds, and providing the cost thereof.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1523 1 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.Read and referred  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.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1525 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 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. Read and referred  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). Read and referred  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.)"Read and referred  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).Read and referred  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).Read and referred  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).Read and referred  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).Read and referred  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).Read and referred  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)Read and referred  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).Read and referred  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).Read and referred  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.Read and referred  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.Read and referred  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.Read and referred  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.Read and referred  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.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1517 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a portion of Juliet Street in the 4th Ward, 3rd Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2003-1518 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a portion of Juliet Street in the 4th Ward, 3rd Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  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. Read and referred  Action details
2003-1537 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Ten, Building; by adding Section 1001.10 (c) Licensing Residential Rental Property; by adding Chapter 1019 Rental Residential Property; and, Title Seven, Business Licensing, by adding Chapter 769, Rental Residential Property. (Report & Recommendation Received)Read and referred  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)Read and referred  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)Read and referred  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)Read and referred  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)Read and referred  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) Read and referred  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. Read and referred  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.Read and referred  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.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1521 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Allegheny West Civic Council in the amount of Six Thousand Sixty Seven Dollars and Twenty Cents ($6,067.20)Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2003-1521 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of Allegheny West Civic Council in the amount of Six Thousand Sixty Seven Dollars and Twenty Cents ($6,067.20)Read and referred  Action details
2003-1440 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the appointment of Robert A. Kennedy as the Director of Public Safety pending Council's confirmation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2003-1500 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for February 26, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1450 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 adding new line items "Colfax School PTA Computers" $5,000.00, "Schenley Park Golf Course First Tee program" $10,000.00 and "Marina Road Improvements" $50,000.00. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $997,284.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1451 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 45, effective February 26, 2001, entitled, "Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with qualified drug treatment programs and other related services, in connection with the City's Operation Weed and Seed Program, by adding certain language and increasing the total aggregate amount from $3,950,000 to $5,075,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1452 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, and/or a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for the completion of construction of a community building at the corner of Second and Johnston Avenues in Hazelwood payable from the Mayor's Unspecified Local Option. Amount not to exceed Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($16,550).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1453 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 in the representation of the City of Pittsburgh at a cost not to exceed $100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Dollars).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1456 2 ResolutionResolution providing 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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1454 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 payroll processing services, payroll tax filing services, application outsourcing services and related support services, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $650,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1501 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for Febuary 26, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  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.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1428 1 ResolutionResolution amending resolution No. 500 effective August 1, 2002, entitled: "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or Contract, or use of existing Agreement(s) or Contract(s) with consultant, vendors and/or contractors for the purpose of planning and/or implementing costs of the Trail Development Projects and related costs in support of this project, at a cost not to exceed $500,000" by increasing the allocation by $350,000 to $850,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1429 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 501, effective August 1, 2002, 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 adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2002 Capital Budge amendments" to adjust the amount allowed for receipts from various outside agencies regarding the City's Trail Development Program.Passed FinallyPass 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.Passed FinallyFail Action details
2003-1502 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for February 26, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1458 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 833 effective January 1, 2002 entitled "Resolution adopting and approving the 2002 Capital Budget" by decreasing "Operation Weed and Seed" by $375,000 from $375,000 to $0.00. (PRESENTED BY MR. UDIN)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1459 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 881 effective January 1, 2001 entitled "Resolution adopting and approving the 2001 Capital Budget" by increasing "Operation Weed and Seed" by $450,000 from $1,326,512.35 to $1,776,512.35. (PRESENTED BY MR. UDIN)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1503 1 ReportReport of the Committee on General Services, Technology & the Arts for February 26, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1460 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the establishment of a lease agreement(s) and or subleases agreement(s) with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh for certain office space as designated in the facility located at 1915 Broadway Avenue at an annual rental fee of one dollar ($1.00) per year for a period of up to ten (10) years.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1461 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of General Services to enter into agreement(s) and/or Real Estate agreement(s) for the purchase of property located in the 19th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh at 1915 Broadway Avenue and providing for the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $340,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1538 1 ProclamationAdopting a Pro-Diplomacy stance regarding the war in Iraq and urging the President of the United States through the United Nations Security to reaffirm our nation's commitment to the rule of law in all international relationships.AdoptedPass Action details