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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/4/2002 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2002-1086 1 ProclamationRecognizing the exemplary season of Perry Traditional Academy's Football team.AdoptedPass Action details
2002-1076 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements, in connection with the preliminary engineering for the reconstruction of Wenzell Avenue from Banksville Road to Broadway Avenue; providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation; providing for a Cooperation Agreement with the Borough of Dormont; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $375,000.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1077 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts and/or an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and providing for the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the modifications to the McClure Center; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $50,000.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1084 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 833, effective January 1, 2002 as amended, entitled: "Adopting and approving the 2002 Capital Budget and the 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program; approving the 2002 through 2006 Capital Improvement Program, by adjusting various line items in conformance with City Council's 2002 Capital Budget amendments." By reducing the project "Charles Anderson Bridge Rehab" $75,000.00 and by creating the project "Mellon Park Tennis Courts" $75,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1073 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Housing Development Corporation, or an entity to be formed, for the Sale of URA-owned Property in the 3rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh known as Disposition Parcel 12 in the Bedford Redevelopment Project, Redevelopment Area Nos. 31 and 42 (Council District No. 6 - 1928-1930 Webster Avenue - Residential Rehabilitation).Read and referred  Action details
2002-1074 1 ResolutionResolution approving Execution of Contracts for Disposition by Sale of Land by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the following redevelopers for the Sale of Block 56-N, Part of Lots 166, 172, 178, and 184 in the 15th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 5 - Ladora Way - Sideyards). SEE ATTACHMENTRead and referred  Action details
2002-1075 1 ResolutionResolution granting to Equitable Gas Company, a division of Equitable Resources Inc., a permanent utility easement and the privilege and license to install, use, operate, maintain, repair, renew and finally remove a 20 inch Steel Gas line across the City of Pittsburgh property designated as Block 82-H-Lot No. 1, located parallel with Washington Boulevard on the edge of Highland Park from One Wild Place eastward to the Highland Park Bridge in the 11th Ward.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1083 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement(s) or contract(s) or the use of an existing agreement(s) or contract(s) for the equipment, materials, supplies and or services in connection with the renovation, construction or rehabilitation of the Mellon Park Tennis Courts for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1078 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Street and Sidewalk Vending Site Designation Committee to promulgate and draft official guidelines for the creation of "No Scalping Zones" to be located within close proximity to Heinz Field, PNC Park and Mellon Arena. Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2002-1078 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Street and Sidewalk Vending Site Designation Committee to promulgate and draft official guidelines for the creation of "No Scalping Zones" to be located within close proximity to Heinz Field, PNC Park and Mellon Arena. Read and referred  Action details
2002-1079 1 ResolutionResolution transferring the amount of $6,000.00 from Account 511000, Sub-Class 010 Salaries, Fund 1000, Organization 101100, Budget Year 2002 to Account 526125, Sub-Class 150 Miscellaneous Services, Fund 1000, Organization 101100, Budget Year 2002, both within City Council, District 2.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1080 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of $3,500.00 from the General Fund, City Clerk's Miscellaneous Services Account to the Department of City Planning's General Fund Grant Account for the purpose of implementing a portion of the 2002 City Council Grants Program.Read and referred  Action details
2002-1081 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 184, effective April 2, 2002, entitled "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with various community organizations, for operational/administrative and various other expenses at a cost not to exceed $273,000.00, chargeable to and payable from City Planning's General Fund Grants Account" by increasing Upper Knoxville Block Watch from $1,000.00 to $3000.00 and adding South Side Local Development Company $1,500.00 and by increasing the total amount of all grants to $277,500.00. (City Planning Grants).Read and referred  Action details
2002-1082 1 ResolutionResolution adopting a Reapportionment Plan for the City Council Districts in the City of Pittsburgh, as set forth in the Majority report of the Reapportionment Advisory Committee. (HEARING HELD DECEMBER 5, 2002)Read and referred  Action details
2002-1085 1 PetitionPetition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a public hearing before City Council relative to requesting a postpone on Vending Licensing. (HEARING HELD DECEMBER 12, 2002)Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-1067 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for October 31, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0926 1 ResolutionResolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license, License No. TR-2932, from Robert D. Walker, Inc, to Thomas and Margaret Jayson, for The Mirage Nightclub, Inc., located in Bessemer Court, Station Square, Unit A-IU, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1018 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 several new line items "Magee Recreation Center Activity Fitness Room" $25,000, "Magee Locker Room Rehabilitation" $10,000, "Magee Senior Center TV/Stand" $1,000, "Magee Senior Center Computers" $1,500, "Hazelwood Senior Center Computers" $1,500, "Hazelwood Senior Center TV/Stand" $1,000, "Hazelwood Greenway Fence Repair Bigelow St" $2,000, "Frick Park Courts Rehabilitation and Equipment" $10,000, "Squirrel Hill BID" $5,000 and "Forbes Murray Maintenance" $5,000. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $854,284.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1019 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a three-year professional service contract with the Pennsylvania Economy League, Inc. for the purpose of preparing revenue forecasts, at a total cost not to exceed Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) per year, subject to annual budget appropriation.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1027 1 ResolutionTransferring the amount of $25,000 from Account 511000, Sub-Class 010 Salaries, Fund 1000, Organization 101200, Budget Year 2002 to Account 525500, Sub-Class 150 Miscellaneous Services, Fund 1000, Organization 101200, Budget Year 2002, both within the City Clerk's Office.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1060 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement or agreements or contract or contracts by and between the City of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny County Department of Elections for use of equipment and technical services supplied to the City of Pittsburgh for the purpose of implementing the 2002 special election in City Council District 9 for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh at a cost not to exceed $60,000.00. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1061 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the transfer of $60,000.00 from the Following Salary Accounts, which shall include: $20,000.00 from Fund 1000, Org. 109000, Sub Class 010, Budget Year 2002 Account 511000; $20,000.00 from Fund 1000 Org. 124000, Sub Class 010, Budget Year 2002 Account 511000; $20,000.00 from Fund 1000 Org. 210000, Sub Class 010, Budget Year 2002 Account 511000 to City Clerk Transfer Account, Fund 1000, Org. 101200, Sub Class 400, Budget Year 2002, Account 581110. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1068 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for October 31, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-1021 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 833 of 2002 effective January 01, 2002, as amended, entitled "Adopting and Approving the 2002 Capital Budget and 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program " by reducing the line item Construction Division Salaries $175,000.00, increasing Street Resurfacing by $175,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1069 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for October 31, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0982 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 315, effective May 27, 1999 entitled "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Agreements or Contracts, with a Consultant or Consultants, or Vendor or Vendors, for the purpose of conducting planning and management studies, and related activities in support of such studies including the purchase of data and data analysis equipment, at a cost not to exceed $225,000.00, "so as to reduce the amount encumbered to $205,057.04 (-$19,942.96)"Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0983 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 297, effective June 12, 1998 as amended by Resolution No 377, effective June 18, 1999 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; and for administrative/operational costs, maintenance, purchase of equipment, and/or rehabilitation of neighborhood facilities of various departmental programs/projects for the benefit of residents of the City of Pittsburgh, at a cost not to exceed $525,545.00, chargeable to and payable from the 1998 Community Development Block Grant Program, Mayor Office, "so as to reduce the amount encumbered to $525,445 (-$100)."Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0984 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 418, effective July 16, 1997 entitled "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements or Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Agreements or Contracts, with a Consultant or Consultants, or Vendor or Vendors, for the purpose of conducting planning and management studies, and related activities in support of such studies including the purchase of data and data analysis equipment, at a cost not to exceed $250,000.00, "so as to reduce the encumbered amount to $235,137.07 (-$14,862.93)"Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0985 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 294, effective June 6, 1997 as amended by Resolution No. 662, effective October 31, 1997 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 $996,050.00, chargeable to and payable from the 1997 Community Development Block Grant Program, Mayor Office, "so as to reduce the amount encumbered to $985,386.87 (-$10,663.13)."Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0986 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 143 of 1990 as further amended by Resolution No. 742 of 2001 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 1990 Community Development Block Grant Program", so as to reprogram funds from the Department of Parks & Recreation to the Department of Public Safety.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0987 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 228 of 1993, as further amended by Resolution No. 738 of 2001 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 1993 Community Development Block Grant Program "so as to transfer funds from a line item in the Department of Parks & Recreation to the Department of Public Safety (Demolition of Condemned Buildings).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0988 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 149, effective 1994, as further amended by Resolution No. 577, effective 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 1994 Community Development Block Grant Program" transferring funds from the Department of General Services, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Department of City Planning, to the Department of Public Safety.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0989 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 377 of 1995 as further amended by Resolution No. 163 of 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 from the Department of General Services, the Department of Public Works, and the Department of City Planning to the Department of Public Safety.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0990 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 624 of 1996 as further amended by Resolution Nos. 416 and 421 of 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 1996 Community Development Block Grant Program; so as to reprogram funds from the Dept. of Engineering and Construction, Department of Public Works, and the Mayor's Office, to the Department of Public Safety.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0991 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution Nos. 29, 106, 301, 503, and 643 of 1997, as amended by Resolution No. 303 of 1998; by Resolution Nos. 380 and 595 of 1999, by Resolution No. 188 of 2000 and by Resolution No. 417, effective June 21, 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 1997 Community Development Block Grant Program; " so as to reprogram funds from the Department of Engineering & Construction, the Department of Public Works, the Department of City Planning, and the Mayor's office, to the Department of Public Safety".Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0992 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 381 of 1999 as furhter amended by Resolution No. 776 of 2001 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 1998 Community Development Block Grant Program; " so as to transfer funds from the Urban Redevelopment Authority, the Department of Public Works, and the Mayor's Office, to the Department of Public Safety; and to reprogram funds in the Urban Redevelopment Authority.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0993 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution #322 of 1999 as amended by Resolution No. 557, effective August 20, 2001, 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; " so as to reprogram funds from the Department of Parks & Recreation, the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, the Department of Public Works, the Department of Engineering & Construction, and the Department of City Planning, to the Department of Public Safety; and to reprogram funds in the Urban Redevelopment Authority.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0995 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 448, effective August 19, 1998, as amended, 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 1998-1999 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof" by adjusting certain line items. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0996 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 339, effective June 2, 1999, as amended, 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 1999-2000 Community Development Block Grant Program, and providing for the payment of the cost thereof" by adjusting certain line items. (Council Districts: All).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1028 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 Hargrove Street Paving $10,000 in Council District 4. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1070 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Youth Policy for October 31, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0882 1 ResolutionResolution repealing Resolution No. 446 effective August 19, 1998 entitled, Amending Resolution No. 719, approved 9-29-95, effective 10-02-95 entitled "Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the United Way of Allegheny County in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 for the continued development and operation of the Adopt-A-Park Volunteer Program for the benefit of City of Pittsburgh".Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-0883 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 584 effective October 12, 1998 entitled, "Further amending Resolution No. 1376, effective No. 12/14/93, entitled by Resolution No. 844, effective 11-4-94, amended by Resolution 935, effective 12-7-94 entitled "Resolution providing for an Agreement(s) and Contract(s), with Consultant(s) and Vendor(s) for various expenses in connection with the Pittsburgh Advocacy Commission on Youth," by reducing the authorized amount by $14,618.06 from $117,381.00 to $102,762.94. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1071 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Safety Services for October 31, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-1001 3 OrdinanceAn Ordinance adopting the Pittsburgh Code, Title Seven, Business Licensing, Article III, Sales Businesses, Chapter 719 Vendors and Peddlers, pursuant to a Sunset provision.Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2002-0998 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a contract or contracts in connection with demolition and removal of condemned buildings and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $698,075.19.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1002 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 756 of 2000, entitled, "Creating a Street and Sidewalk Vending Site Designation Committee and authorizing its function, activities and reporting requirements" by changing composition of committee members and providing for biannual meetings.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1072 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering and Construction for October 31, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-1022 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 86, effective February 27, 2002, entitled "Providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts and/or an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and for the purchase of materials, equipment and supplies in connection with the Renovation of Various Play Areas; at a cost not to exceed $600,000.00," by increasing the project allocation by $60,000 from $600,000 to $660,000.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1023 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and/or an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements, for Design and Construction of Handicap Ramps at Various Locations throughout the City of Pittsburgh; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $200,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1024 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts and/or an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements in connection with Miscellaneous Repairs to Streets and Structures, and for the purchase of materials and supplies for such repairs; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof. Cost not to exceed $50,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1025 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 833, effective January 1, 2002, as amended, 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 decreasing "Park Reconstruction Program-PW" by $60,000.00, from $525,000.00 to $465,000.00 and by increasing "Play Area Improvements" by $60,000.00 from $600,000.00 to $660,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2002-1087 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for November 4, 2002.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2002-0994 2 ResolutionResolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition of Land By and Between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh for the sale of Block 50D Lot 300 in the Tenth Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, Council District No. 7, North Aiken Avenue and Mossfield Street, for subsequent lease to North Aiken Senior Housing Limited Partnership, a development entity created by Affirmative Investments of Boston, MA and Presbyterian Senior Care of Oakmont, Pa. for the construction of placement units for the current tenants of the Garfield Senior Hi-Rise (which is scheduled to be demolished). The residential project will consist of a low rise building along Mossfield Blvd. consisting of 60 units of supported housing and 16 rental units in 10 separate and detached houses to the rear (residential construction). Passed FinallyPass Action details