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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/19/2003 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2003-1870 1 ProclamationBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares May 18 to 24, 2003 as "EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES" Week in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1871 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh wishes to congratulate the Ambridge Area High School Band Members, Director, Assistant Directors, Instructors and Sponsors for their hard work and dedication and for this outstanding accomplishment of being invited to participate in the 2004 Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2004AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1872 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh respectfully requests that Governor Ed Rendell and the General Assembly restore the health care funding cuts to the proposed 2003-2004 budget. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1873 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares the weekend of Friday May 16th to Sunday May 18th to be Elliott -West End Athletic Association weekend in the City of PittsburghAdoptedPass Action details
2003-1874 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and warmly welcomes Mr. Ulice Payne, Jr. back home to the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1875 1 ProclamationBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that today May 19, 2003 be hereby declared "Porky Chedwick Day" in the City of PittsburghAdoptedPass Action details
2003-1876 1 ProclamationBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares May 15, 2003 "Steven Schwartz Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1877 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh joins the Pittsburgh community in recognizing Reverend Dr. Toussant King Hill Jr. for his many years of hard work and dedication to the church and the larger community.AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1878 1 ProclamationBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares May 14th, 2003 Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition Citizen of the Year Award Winners Day in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1859 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, 420 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a concrete pedestal with attached fiberglass and resin dinosaur encroaching 15", 10'8" in height on the sidewalk area at 420 Boulevard of the Allies in the 1st Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2003-1859 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, 420 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a concrete pedestal with attached fiberglass and resin dinosaur encroaching 15", 10'8" in height on the sidewalk area at 420 Boulevard of the Allies in the 1st Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1860 1 ResolutionResolution vacating Bert Way between Pringel Street and Gary Way in the 28th Ward, 2nd Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1861 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a portion of Bethoven Way between Hancock Street and an 8' Private Way in the 6th Ward, 7th Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1862 1 ResolutionResolution approving a Conditional Use Exception under Section 911.04.A.64 of the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V, Chapters 911, to the Waldorf School of Pittsburgh for authorization to renovate and occupy a 3-story main structure and 4 accessory structures as an elementary school with a maximum of 180 students, and 65 parking stalls located at 201 South Winebiddle Street on property located "R2-L" Residential Two-Unit Low Density District, 8th Ward.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1864 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 a new project, Carnegie Library Woods Run Branch $50,000.00 in Council District 1.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1865 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 a new project Brownville Road Flags, $3,600.00 in Council District 4. Read and referred  Action details
2003-1866 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 889, effective December 23, 2002 entitled "Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, with various community organizations for operational/administrative expenses, maintenance, purchase of equipment and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh and further, authorizing various departments to enter into contract or contracts or use existing contract or contracts for the purchase of equipment and/or furniture at a cost not to exceed $1,505,000.00", so as to reallocate (District 6 Building Demolition(-3,500.00); to (The Sanctuary Center) (+3,500.00)Read and referred  Action details
2003-1867 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 894, effective December 23, 2002 entitled: "Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2002 CDBG Program; providing for execution of grant contracts, filing of data, execution of payment vouchers and certification of signature; the deposit of funds in a bank account and providing for payment of expenses" so as to reallocate funds in City Council. "District 6 Building Demolition (-3,500.00) to The Sanctuary Center (+3,500.00).Read and referred  Action details
2003-1857 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 a new line item "Allegheny West Business Improvement District" $25,000. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $984,682.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1858 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 a new project "District 1 CitiParks Community Festivals" $10,000. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $790,583.00Read and referred  Action details
2003-1863 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 911, effective December 31, 2002, entitled "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, and further providing for the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the installation of Audible Traffic Signals in the CBD area." Cost not to exceed $100,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1854 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for May 14, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1799 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 adding line item Morningside Cheerleader Organization Concession Equipment $1,000.00 Council District 7. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1800 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 Tree Planting, Duquesne Light Frontage on Sarah Street $ 4,000.00, in Council District 3.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1855 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for May 14, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1802 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 adding Morningside Cheerleader Organization Concession Equipment $1,000 in Council District 7. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1803 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 project South Side Chamber of Commerce Holiday Lighting Project $15,000, in Council District 3.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1804 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 Tree Planting, Duquesne Light Frontage on Sarah Street $ 4,000.00, in Council District 3."Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1856 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for May 14, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1796 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Agreement or the use of existing Contracts or Agreements to purchase work stations for EMS Billing - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, cost not to exceed $15,692.12.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1805 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Six: Conduct, Article I: Regulated Rights and Actions, Chapter 620: Graffiti Abatement, by adding Section 620.10 No Enforcement Areas.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1868 1 Appointment-InformingResolution authorizing the appointment of Alex W. Thompson as a Member of the Pittsburgh Cable Communications Advisory Committee to fill the vacancy of District 8. Term to expire December 31, 2005.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1869 1 Small Games of ChanceThe Mayor and the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes the German Hungarian Singing Society to be a civic and/or service organization within the Pennsylvania Small Games of Chance Act, as amended.Adopted  Action details