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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/13/2003 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2003-1846 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh would like to congratulate THE PROGRAM's 2003 Honoree and Award Winners: Honoree Marc Cherna Director, Allegheny County Department of Human Services Alexander A. Hawkins' Award Lauren Makowski Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Client Achievement Award Gina Lawson The Rebecca J. Peterson Scholarship Award Jammie Albert Values in Action Award Lillia Ferguson AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1847 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh joins the community in recognizing the Black & White Productions for their resolve to provide cultural lifestyle programming for their communitiesAdoptedPass Action details
2003-1848 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh joins the community in recognizing the UniverSoul Circus for 10 years of brining their pageantry, artistry and magic to the center ring. All the while uplifting their communityAdoptedPass Action details
2003-1849 1 ProclamationBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the month of May 2003 be hereby declared "Helmet Safety Month" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1850 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate John and Cookie McGrane on the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary and wishes them many more years of happiness. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1851 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby congratulates Mr. Benjamin Azzarello on his leadership, dedication to scouting and all of the hard work he completed to become an Eagle Scout.AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1852 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends Mr. Steve Negri, owner of Mandy's Pizza on Perrysville Avenue for his the outstanding efforts in establishing the Cars for Kids program and for taking an interest in teens who might otherwise be forgotten. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1853 1 ProclamationBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the today, May 17, 2003 be hereby declared "Richard and Eleanor Rzaca Day" in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1838 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine Zoning, Article V-Use Regulations by adding Section 911.04.A.93-Custodial Care Facility and Section 911.04.A.94 (a) & (b)-Personal Care Residence in its entirety. (SPONSORED BY BARBARA BURNS) Read and referred  Action details
2003-1839 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V, Use Regulations, by amending in the Use Table, Section 911.02, certain provisions of the Code as they pertain to definitions related to custodial and personal care facilities.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1840 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 District 1CitiParks Community Festivals $10,000 in Council District 1.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1841 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 Allegheny West BID, $25,000 in Council District 6.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1842 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 10 of 2003 entitled amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Ten: Building, Chapter 1011 International Property Maintenance Code by modifying Bill No. 2003-1567.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1831 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a design professional consultant to develop a schematic design for the renovation of the Frick Park Environmental Center for the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $35,000.00 payable from the Frick Park Trust Fund, Account 526100, Fund 7712, Subclass 600, Organization 500000, Budget Year 2003 in the Department of Parks and Recreation.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1830 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a contract or contracts, and an agreement or agreements, for the purpose of obtaining assistance with the performance of cable franchise compliance review activities, and providing for the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $20,000.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1826 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Richard S. Caliguiri Amyloidosis Foundation in the amount of Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Two Dollars ($9,742.00) in connection with the 2002 Great Race in the Department of Parks and Recreation, without previous authority of law; and providing for the payment thereof not to exceed $9,742.00. (PRESENTED BY MOTZNIK)Read and referred  Action details
2003-1827 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Sheraton Hotel Station Square in an amount not to exceed ($11,993.59) eleven thousand nine hundred ninety three dollars and fifty nine cents, for the Citiparks Seniors Program Volunteer Recognition Gala; and providing for the payment thereof, not to exceed $11,993.59 (PRESENTED BY MR. MOTZNIK).Read and referred  Action details
2003-1828 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 180, effective April 5, 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 3; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by reducing the line item "Allentown Business Association-Grandview Park" by $18,000, by adding $3,000 to "South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association Planting Initiative", and $15,000 to a new line item "South Side Chamber of Commerce Holiday Lighting Project". Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $970,000.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1829 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 230, 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 4; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding a new line item "Alton Field Concession Stand Match" $16,000 and by reducing various projects to reflect actual funds expended. Total of all projects not to exceed $921,950.82.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1837 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 251 of 2002 entitled "Resolution amending Bill No. 278 of 2002 authorizing the expenditure of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) in order for the Office of the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to retain the services of a qualified, independent consultant to conduct a review of police procedures relating to the incident at 7200 Hermitage Street on February 20, 2002, so as to provide the necessary funding at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00", by changing the managing departments from the Mayor's Office and Director of Public Safety to the Citizens Police Review Board, adjusting certain wording and providing funding for consultants at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1832 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements with a Consultant or Consultants for the design of the McArdle Viaduct No. 1; also providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $200,000.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1833 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, in connection with the Bridge Inspection and Maintenance program; and further providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed $400,000.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1834 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, in connection with the Railing Rehabilitation program; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $200,000.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1835 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, in connection with the on-going maintenance, rehabilitation and new construction of City-owned walls, steps and fences; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $440,000.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1836 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts or for the use of existing Contracts, and also providing for an Agreement or Agreements or for the use of existing Agreements in connection with the design and construction of handicap ramps at various locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh; and further providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $200,000.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1819 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for May 7, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1645 2 OrdinanceAn Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two: Fiscal, Article VII: Business Related Taxes, Chapter 253: Parking Tax, Section 253.01 Definitions, by adding certain language relative to valet parking services.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1758 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 "Sprout Fund – Hot House '03" line item for $1,000. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $883,106.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1759 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 232, 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 2; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by increasing "Sheraden Skate Park" $13,310 and by reducing "Fairywood Baseball field" by the same amount. Total cost of all projects not to exceed $1,000,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1780 1 ResolutionResolution transferring the amount of $10,000.00 from Account 511000, Sub-Class 010 Salaries, Fund 1000, Organization 101100, Budget Year 2003 to Account 526125, Sub-Class 150 Miscellaneous Services, Fund 1000, Organization 101110, Budget Year 2003, both within the Office of City Council. (Council District #1)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1820 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for May 7, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1760 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a portion of Windom Street and P.J. McArdle Roadway in the 18th Ward, 3rd Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1821 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for May 7, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1761 1 ResolutionResolution providing for funding for matching grants with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to enter into Agreement or Agreements, or contract, or use existing Agreement(s) or contract(s) with consultant, vendors and/or contractors for the purpose of analyzing and managing the natural systems of the City's Parks and open spaces of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1822 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for May 7, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1763 2 ResolutionResolution 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 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $500,000 (Property Management). (Council Districts: All).AMENDEDPass Action details
2003-1763 2 ResolutionResolution 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 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $500,000 (Property Management). (Council Districts: All).Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2003-1769 2 ResolutionResolution 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 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $2,355,000 $2,255,000 (URA Housing Programs). (Council Districts: All).AMENDEDPass Action details
2003-1769 2 ResolutionResolution 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 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $2,355,000 $2,255,000 (URA Housing Programs). (Council Districts: All).Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2003-1764 1 ResolutionResolution 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 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $1,450,000 (Business Development Programs). (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1762 1 ResolutionResolution 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 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $2,805,000 (URA Personnel). (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1765 1 ResolutionResolution 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 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $300,000 (Bedford Dwellings). (Council District: 6).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1766 1 ResolutionResolution 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 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $200,000 (Centre Avenue Corridor). (Council District: 6).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1767 1 ResolutionResolution 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 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $150,000 (Hazelwood Revitalization Effort). (Council District: 5).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1768 1 ResolutionResolution 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 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $150,000 (Homewood Residential Development). (Council District: 9).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1770 1 ResolutionResolution 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 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, not to exceed $150,000 (Lincoln Lemington Development). (Council District: 9).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1782 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 Alton Field Concession Stand Match $16,000 and adjusting various projects to reflect actual funds expended in Council District 4. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1823 1 ReportReport of the Committee on General Services, Technology & the Arts for May 7, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1771 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and providing for an extension and/or amendment of lease agreement and/or agreements with Associated Investors Inc. of certain indoor office space for the Citizen Police Review Board for a term of 5 years at a cost not to exceed $50,000 per lease year for the first thirty months of the lease term and $55,000 per lease year for the remaining thirty months of the lease term.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1824 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Youth Policy for May 7, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1772 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation at the request of the 31st Ward Citizens Council and the Lincoln Place Community Members to dedicate and rename a portion of the Green Hideaway on Mooney Road to Nick's Hideaway in the memory of Nick Marino.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1773 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation at the request of the 31st Ward Citizen's Council along with the residents of New Homestead to dedicate and rename the revitalized Revenue Street Playground to Roland Lockridge Community Park in honor of Roland Lockridge. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1825 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for May 7, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1774 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Agreement or the use of existing Contracts or Agreements to purchase SCUBA HazMat dive suits for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, at a cost not to exceed 9,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1775 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Agreement or the use of existing Contracts or Agreements to purchase Heart Monitors and other equipment for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, at a total cost not to exceed $80,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1776 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Agreement or the use of existing Contracts or Agreements to purchase replacement SCUBA equipment for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, at a cost not to exceed $3,500.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1777 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Agreement or the use of existing Contracts or Agreements to purchase SCUBA equipment (dry suits) for diver trainees for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1778 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Agreement or the use of existing Contracts or Agreements to purchase SCUBA full face masks for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, at a cost not to exceed $10,500.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1843 1 CommunicationCommunication from Council President Gene Ricciardi, submitting the Re-appointment of Linda M. Johnson-Walser as City Clerk, for a three year term, to expire May 31, 2006.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1844 1 CommunicationCommunication from Council President Gene Ricciardi, submitting the Re-appointment of Mary Beth Doheny as Deputy City Clerk, for a three year term, to expire May 31, 2006.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1845 1 CommunicationCommunication from Tom Flaherty, City Controller, submitting a Performance Audit on the Public Property Management.Read, Received and Filed  Action details