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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/4/2003 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2003-1412 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby congratulates Eagle Scout Gregory Michael Lang on his recent achievement and commends him for his accomplishments.AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1413 1 ProclamationBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim February 9-15 to be, “Child Safety Passenger Week” here in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1414 1 ProclamationBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Working Hearts for serving as a catalyst to improve women's heart health and proclaims the month of February 2003 as Women's Heart Month in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2003-1396 1 OrdinanceOrdinance Amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article III, Chapter 902, Section 902.03.A, Zoning District Map No. 17 by changing from "R1D-L" Residential Single Unit Detached, Low Density to "RP" Residential Planned Unit Development District all that certain property bounded by: Beechwood Boulevard, lots numbered 252 and 267, block 85-S in the Allegheny County Lot and Block System and Wilkins Avenue, 14th Ward. (Report & Recommendation is Attached) (HEARING HELD MARCH 4, 2003)Read and referred  Action details
2003-1397 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the transfer to URA of $1,000,000.00 for the South Side Works project. (Council District No. 3)Read and referred  Action details
2003-1398 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the transfer to URA of $300,000.00 for the East Carson Street project. (Council District No. 3)Read and referred  Action details
2003-1399 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the transfer to URA of $700,000.00 for Residential Riverfront Development. (Council District Nos. 1, 3 and 6)Read and referred  Action details
2003-1405 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 new line item Colfax School PTA Computers $5,000.00, Schenley Park Golf Course First Tee program $10,000.00 and Marina Road Improvements $50,000.00 (Council District 5).Read and referred  Action details
2003-1406 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 new line item Greenfield Organization Building $75,000.00 in Council DistrictRead and referred  Action details
2003-1407 1 ResolutionResolution amending Res. No. 164, effective March 28, 2002, 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 Neighborhood Needs-CDBG (-$25,000) to "Living at Home-UPMC (+$10,000) and the Greenfield Terrace Hi-Rise (Senior) Parking Lot expansion (+$15,000)Read and referred  Action details
2003-1395 1 CommunicationCommunication from Duane Ashley, Director Parks and Recreation, request permission for Jerry Renner, a non-City employee to travel to Pittsburgh February 21-23, 2003 for the purpose of creating instructional/training videoRead and referred  Action details
2003-1390 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to grant a permanent sanitary sewer easement to the Township of Ross for a new sanitary sewer line across a portion of City property, parcel 114-J-270, on Jacks Run Road a.k.a. Farragut Street, in the 27th Ward, at no cost to the City of PittsburRead and referred  Action details
2003-1391 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. 171 of 1984, entitled, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984, having been placed for sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh/City Source Associates Sideyard Program.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1392 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of a petition or petitions for the sale of certain property or properties, acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984. a. 1848 Webster Avenue, being sold to Hill Community Development Corporation, $1,000.00. Council District 6. b. 1842 Webster Avenue, being sold to Hill Community Development Corporation, $1,000.00. Council District 6. c. 1935 Webster Avenue, being sold to Hill Community Development Corporation, $1,000.00. Council District 6. d. 722 Portland Street, being sold to East Liberty Development, Inc., $100.00. Council District 9. e. 49 Welsh Way, being sold to South Side Local Development Company, $100.00. Council District 3. f. 323 Beltzhoover Avenue, being sold to Neighborhood Development Ventures, $100.00. Council District 3. g. 1021 Chestnut Street, being sold to Spring Garden Neighborhood Council, $1,000.00. Council District 1. h. 847, 849 and 851 Tripoli Street, being sold to Spring Garden NRead and referred  Action details
2003-1393 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of a petition or petitions for the sale of certain property or properties, acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, "Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act", effective December 11, 1984. a. 4810 Broad Street, being purchased by Bloomfield Garfield Corporation for $100.00. Council District 7. b. 305 Winebiddle Street North, being sold to Bloomfield Garfield Corporation for $100.00. Council District 7. c. 205 Winebiddle Street North, being sold to Bloomfield Garfield Corporation for $100.00. Council District 7. d. 5026 Winebiddle Street North, being sold to Bloomfield Garfield Corporation for $100.00. Council District 7. e. 4981 Broad Street, being sold to Bloomfield Garfield Corporation for $100.00. Council District 7. f. 4901Dearborn Street, being sold to Bloomfield Garfield Corporation for $100.00. Council District 7. g. 4903 Dearborn Street, being sold to Bloomfield Garfield Corporation for $100.00. Council District 7. h. 4907 Dearborn Street, being sold to Bloomfield GarfiRead and referred  Action details
2003-1394 1 ResolutionResolution providing for 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. a. 2444 Junilla Street, 179 Junilla Street, 717 Junilla Street, 715 Junilla Street, 713 Junilla Street, 711 Junilla Street, 709 Junilla Street, , 2441 Webster Avenue and 2437 Webster Avenue being sold to Ebony Development, LLC for $15,000.00. Council District 6. b. 7041 Fielding Way (A/K/A Race Street 7043 Fielding Way, 7043 1/2 Fielding Way, 7045 Fielding Way, 7047 Fielding Way being sold to Korey E. Wilson for $1,200.00. Council District 9. c. 7024 Monticello Street being sold to Korey E. Wilson, $4,000.00. Council District 9. d. 102 Elmont Street, being sold to Robert Patterson Dunlap for $8,500.00. Council District 2. e. 1650 Dellrose Street, being sold to Ola Patterson for $6,500.00. Council District 4. f. 743 Revenue Street, being sold to Nicole M. Kolesar for $1,200.00. Council District 5.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1403 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 Greenfield Organization Building $75,000.00 and Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition – Special Ed Building Rehab $24,000 in Council District 5. Read and referred  Action details
2003-1404 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 149 effective March 28, 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 $1,489,000.00" so as to encumber reprogrammed funds to Greenfield Terrace parking lot expansion and Living at Home within City Council.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1408 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 893 of 2002, effective January 1, 2003, entitled "Fixing the number of officers and employees of the City of Pittsburgh, and the rate of compensation thereof, and setting minimum levels for designated positions" by increasing the number of EMT 1 by 6 employees, increasing the amount of EMT 1 salary by $127,122 and decreasing salary line item vacancy allowance ($127,122) in the 2003 Operating Budget.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1409 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 917 of 2002 entitled: Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license, License No. R-14539, from Paul's Lookout Inc., 2627 Skyline Drive, West Mifflin, PA 15122-3552 to SSG Group Inc, for the Seventh Street Grille, located in the Southside Works, 2829 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461 by making typographical correction and changing the name from the Seventh Street Grille to the Hot Metal Grille.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2003-1409 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 917 of 2002 entitled: Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license, License No. R-14539, from Paul's Lookout Inc., 2627 Skyline Drive, West Mifflin, PA 15122-3552 to SSG Group Inc, for the Seventh Street Grille, located in the Southside Works, 2829 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461 by making typographical correction and changing the name from the Seventh Street Grille to the Hot Metal Grille.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1410 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 892 of 2002, effective January 1, 2003, entitled "Making Appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the public business of the City of Pittsburgh and for meeting the debt charges thereof for the fiscal year, beginning January 1, 2003" by reducing Non-Departmental Personnel related line item by $232,000 and increasing Department of Public Works Miscellaneous Services line item by $232,000Read and referred  Action details
2003-1411 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 893 of 2002, effective January 1, 2003, entitled "Fixing the number of officers and employees of the City of Pittsburgh, and the rate of compensation thereof, and setting minimum levels for designated positions" by making technical changes to the rate and grades of certain positions in the 2003 Operating Budget.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1400 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or the use of existing Contracts, in connection with the Bloomfield Bridge Approaches; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $300,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1401 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for the design of the Mon Wharf Pedestrian Bridge; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $250,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1402 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, with a Consultant or Consultants, for Architectural/Engineering Services in connection with various City projects; and providing for the payment of the cost thereof. Cost not to exceed 400,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2003-1387 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for January 29, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1305 2 ResolutionResolution providing for the transfer of $4,282.41 (Four Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Two Dollars and Forty One Cents) FROM fund 1000, account 564300, sub-class 030, organization code 109000 TO fund 1000, account 511000, sub-class 010, organization code 109000 Budget Year 2002, in the Department of Personnel and Civil Service Commission. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1306 1 ResolutionResolution transferring the amount of $6,854.69 from the HUD Trust Fund account to the Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations salaries account for the purpose of covering a shortfall experienced in staff salaries in Budget Year 2002.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1307 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of One Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,400,000.00) with the Bureau of Fire, Department of Public Safety. (PRESENTED BY MR. O'CONNOR)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1327 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article IX, Property Taxes; Chapter 263, Real Property Tax and Exemption, Section 263.02, Payment Options, Discount and Delinquency Penalty, by fixing the discount date and fixing the date of delinquency.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1328 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article IX, Property Taxes; Chapter 263, Real Property Tax and Exemption, Section 263.01, Levy and Rate on Lands and Buildings, by fixing the rate of taxation for 2003.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1329 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Four Dollars and Eighty Four Cents ($130,384.84) from Bureau of Police to Emergency Medical Services. (PRESENTED BY MR. O'CONNOR)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1330 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of Twenty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Three Dollars and Sixty Nine Cents ($27,953.69) from Bureau of Police to Municipal Courts. (PRESENTED BY MR. O'CONNOR)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1346 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement with Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. for professional services for the City Controller.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1388 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for January 29, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1331 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the transfer to URA of $690,000.00 for the Bedford project. (Council District No. 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1332 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the transfer to URA of $1,605,780 for the Nine Mile Run project. (Council District No. 5)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1333 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant in the amount of $9,000,000 for the Heinz Regional History Center project. (Council District No. 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1334 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the designation of the local matching share for a $9,000,000 grant for the Heinz Regional History Center from the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. (Council District No. 6)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1335 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant in the amount of $15,000,000 for the Carnegie Museum of Natural History project. (Council District No. 8)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1336 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the designation of the local matching share for a $15,000,000 grant for the Carnegie Museum of Natural History project from the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. (Council District No. 8)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1337 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to submit an Application to the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant in the amount of $8,000,000 for the Pittsburgh Children's Museum project. (Council District No. 1)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1338 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh providing for the designation of the local matching share for an $8,000,000 grant for the Pittsburgh Children's Museum project from the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. (Council District No. 1)Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1350 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 increasing Sara Jackson Black Community Center Improvements $10,000 and increasing Hazelwood Greenway Fence Repair by $5,000 and by adding Ball Field Scoreboards: Letterman Field $16,000, Bud Hammer Field $16,000, McBride Field 16,000 and Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPA) $15,000, and by deleting Demolition Swineburn $40,000 in Council District 5.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1389 1 ReportReport of the Committee on General Services, Technology and the Arts for January 29, 2003.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2003-1339 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 and equipment and/or services in connection with the Renovations and Maintenance of various public facilities; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $525,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2003-1340 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements which provides for the transfer of funds not to exceed Three Million, Four Hundred Seventy Five Thousand ($3,475,000) Dollars to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase of vehicles, radios and equipment for use by City of Pittsburgh Departments and Authorities.Passed FinallyPass Action details