Pittsburgh Logo
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/26/2004 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Published agenda: Published minutes:  
Meeting video:  
File #Ver.Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsVideo
2004-0287 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh salutes the Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library for effectively serving the needs of young children and families in Pittsburgh's East End for the past thirty years; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh declares the week of May 2, 2004 to be "Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library Week" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0288 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the coaches, players, and all others who have helped make the 2003-2004 North Catholic girls basketball team a success.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0289 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends Earl V. Jones, Sr. on twenty years of work and dedication on his efforts to encourage peace in the world through his Peace on Earth Campaign. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that today, April 26, 2004 be hereby declared "Peace on Earth Day" in the City of Pittsburgh. AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0290 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Allegheny County Labor Council, the AFL-CIO and the Labor and Religion Coalition of Western PA for their position on worker safety and for striving to prevent further deaths, injuries and diseases that fatally injure persons in the workplace here in the City of Pittsburgh. BE IT FURTHER RESLVED, that April 28, 2004 be hereby declared as "Workers Memorial Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0291 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate The Allderdice High School Boys Bowling Team on their placement in this years tournament; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday April 26, 2004 to be "Allderdice High School Bowling Day" here in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0292 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council in the City of Pittsburgh recognizes and commends Naomi's Place Transitional Housing, Inc. for their leadership role in rebuilding character in women, one woman at a time. AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0293 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh salutes the Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program for effectively serving the needs of veterans and their families in Pittsburgh for over twenty years; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends Ed Vogel, for serving his country with distinction and valor during his service time, and continuing to serve his fellow veterans with great dedication.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0294 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes and commends the dedication, perseverance and advocacy that Share Our Strength demonstrates in enhancing the quality of life, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Monday, April 26, 2004 as "Share Our Strength Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0280 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the issuance of a $4,678.00 warrant in favor of Collection Service Center, Inc., in settlement of a claim for medical treatment provided pursuant to the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code First Party Benefits requirement.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0281 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the issuance of a warrant to Maxim Crane Works, in the amount of Ten thousand eight hundred sixty dollars, ($10,860.00), for the cost of the crane rental in connection with the emergency demolition of Ebenezer Baptist Church. (PRESENTED BY MR. RAVENSTAHL)Read and referred  Action details
2004-0282 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 Homewood Branch Library, located at 7101 Hamilton Avenue, block and lot number 174-J-030, in the 13th Ward, City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0283 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 Lawrenceville Branch Library, located at 279 Fisk Street, block and lot number 049-F-160, in the 9th Ward, City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0284 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 Mount Washington Branch Library, located at 315 Grandview Avenue, block and lot number 001-P-044, in the 19th Ward, City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0285 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 West End Branch Library, located at 47 Wabash Street, block and lot number 019-H-284, in the 20th Ward, City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0286 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 Hazelwood Branch Library, located at 4748 Monongahela Street, block and lot number 056-B-240, in the 15th Ward, City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0276 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for April 21, 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0230 3 OrdinanceAn Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative, Article V, Legislative, by adding Chapter 152 – Regular and Special Meetings with the Act 47 Coordinators and the Oversight Board, to call for meetings between a representative from the Act 47 Coordinator, the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority for Cities of the Second Class Governing Board, the Mayor or a senior representative of his office, City Council, and the City Controller. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0254 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 creating a new line item Vanucci Little League Field landslide mitigation $10,000.00, District 4.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0277 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for April 21, 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0153 1 Ordinance An Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article III, Chapter 902, Section 902.03.A, Zoning District Map No. 7 by changing from "GPR-B" Grandview Public Realm Subdistrict B to "GPR-C" Grandview Public Realm Subdistrict C certain property identified as 1106-1108 Grandview Avenue having 49.98 ft. of frontage on the northerly side of Grandview Avenue being Block No. 6-M, Lots 21 & 22 in the Allegheny County block and lot system, 19th ward.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0278 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for April 21, 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0238 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with the Jewish Healthcare Foundation to provide administration and operating expenses, housing and housing related supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, at a total cost not to exceed $626,000.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0239 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreement(s) and to provide administrative/operating expenses, including but not limited to, rehabilitation, maintenance, operation, insurance, utilities, furnishings, homeless prevention and essential services and other miscellaneous expenses associated with the Emergency Shelter Grant funds, at a cost not to exceed $755,183.00.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0255 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 creating a new line item Vanucci Little League Field landslide mitigation $10,000.00 in Council District 4."Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0279 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Engineering and Construction for April 21, 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0228 1 ResolutionResolution further amending Resolution No. 948, effective January 1, 2004, as amended, entitled "Adopting and approving the 2004 Capital Budget and the 2004 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2004 through 2009 Capital Improvement Program," by creating project specific line items.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0296 1 ProclamationWHEREAS, Congress passed the USA PATRIOT Act (PL 107-56) on October 26, 2001, following the horrific attacks on America of September 11, 2001, and WHEREAS, a number of individuals have raised issues regarding several provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act and other related national security measures with respect to their impact on the civil rights and civil liberties of the residents of the City of Pittsburgh, including those who are immigrants, are Muslim or of Arab or South Asian descent, in the following areas: a. Telephone and internet surveillance. b. The government's power to conduct searches with delay of notice to the subjects. c. The authority of the Secretary of State to designate groups, including political and religious groups, as "terrorist organizations." d. The authority of the Attorney General to subject non-citizens to indefinite detention or deportation, even if they have not committed a crime. e. The Federal Bureau of Investigations' (FBI) access to sensitive medical, mental health, financial, and educational records about individuals without having to show evAdoptedPass Action details
2004-0297 1 Small Games of ChanceNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes St Vincent's Literary Association to be a civic and/or service organization within the context of the Pennsylvania Small Games of Chance Act, as amended.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0298 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the Re-appointment of Rev. Timothy Smith, as a Member of the Human Relations Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2008.ApprovedPass Action details
2004-0299 1 Appointment-Requiring VoteResolution authorizing the Re-appointment of Dr. Barbara Burstin as a Member of The Human Relations Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2008.ApprovedPass Action details