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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/20/2004 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2004-0937 2 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the 2004 University of Pittsburgh Football team in being named Co-Champions of the Big East Conference and being invited to the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) through their participation in the Fiesta Bowl on January 1, 2005; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday December 20, 2004 to be "University of Pittsburgh Panthers Day" here in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0938 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes the accomplishments of Head Coach Walt Harris concerning the success of the 2004 University of Pittsburgh Football Team; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh honors these accomplishments of Head Coach Walt Harris, that have brought pride and excitement to our city by declaring Monday, December 20, 2004 as "Walt Harris Day" here in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0939 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends Mr. German Matos and the members of Coro Latinoamericano–Pittsburgh for their talents and love of singing, music and camaraderie, and wishes Coro Latinoamerican -Pittsburgh continued success in choral performance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 20th day of December 2004, be hereby declared "Coro Latinoamericano Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0940 1 ProclamationNOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes Fred Reginella, a truly unique individual and a notable presence as he retires and commends him for 20 years of dedicated and professional service to the City of Pittsburgh. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, December 20, 2004, to be "Fred Reginella Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0941 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does recognize and commend Jacque Fielder for her tireless work and effective leadership towards the goals of making Pittsburgh a more peaceful and loving place.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0942 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does recognize and commend Nahbi Christian Ministries and its director Ms. Jacque Fielder for all its efforts in helping so many of those in need of aid in the city. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, December 17th, 2004 Nabhi Christian Ministries Day.AdoptedPass Action details
2004-0928 1 ResolutionResolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 256, 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 9; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof," by adding “Bradahanna Project Homewood - BBI” $40,000 and by reducing “Demolition/Boarding Vacant Structures” by $40,000. Total of all projects is not to exceed $932,000.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0929 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 adding projects Public Safety Initiatives, Oakland Planning and Development $4,000 and Public Safety Initiatives, St. Clair/Mt. Oliver Block Watch $4,000, South Sides Slopes Neighborhood Association $4,000, South Side Community Council $4,000 and by reducing Knoxville Business Corridor Improvements by $16,000 from $33,515 to $17,515 in Council District 3. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $970,000.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0935 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Controller to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, or the use of existing contracts or agreements for CAFR related expenses at a cost not to exceed twenty-one thousand dollars ($21,000) and providing for the payment of the cost thereof.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0936 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Clerk to enter into a professional services contract(s), or use of existing professional services contract(s) with a consultant or consultants to provide professional services to Pittsburgh City Council for the purpose of including, but not limited to technical, legal, clerical and or financial advisory services. Total amount not to exceed $71,000.00. Read and referred  Action details
2004-0930 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, 812-818 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, two metal bollards on the sidewalk area of Strawberry Way in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Read and referred  Action details
2004-0931 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a portion of Musgrave Street and accepting the dedication of relocated Musgrave Street in the 15th Ward, 5th Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2004-0932 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a 20' Foot Unnamed Way in the in the 15th Ward, 5th Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2004-0933 1 ResolutionResolution vacating a 15' and 20' Unnamed Way in the 17th Ward, 3rd Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2004-0934 1 ResolutionResolution vacating Sutherland Drive between Terrace Street and Allequippa Street in the 4th Ward, 8th Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Read and referred  Action details
2004-0923 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Budget for December 15, 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0892 2 ResolutionResolution authorizing a borrowing in anticipation of current taxes and current revenues and the issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes; authorizing the execution of a credit agreement and a security agreement; establishing the form of such notes; approving and accepting a commitment letter of PNC Bank, National Association, National City Bank of Pennsylvania and Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania to purchase the notes; awarding and authorizing the negotiated sale thereof to said banks; providing security for such notes; making certain covenants in respect of such notes; authorizing and directing certain officials to deliver a certificate as to taxes and revenues to be collected, to cause to be made the filings required by law, to execute and deliver the notes, to restrict the use of the proceeds of the notes; creating a sinking fund; creating an interest reserve; and to take such other actions as may be necessary or desirable.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0901 2 ResolutionResolution directing that the Mayor and the City Solicitor immediately contact the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority in writing to request that the Authority conduct its own internal investigation inquiries of allegations made by Fairmont Capital Advisors against Mr. Henry Sciortino, Executive Director of the ICA, and report their findings within 15 days.Passed FinallyFail Action details
2004-0878 2 OrdinanceAn Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article VII, Business Related Taxes; by adding Chapter 252, EMERGENCY AND MUNICIPAL SERVICES TAX.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0879 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance Amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article VII, Business Related Taxes; Chapter 256, HOME RULE REALTY TRANSFER TAX, Section 256.02 LEVY AND RATE, paragraph (a), by increasing changing the rate of tax from one-half percent (.5%) to one percent (1%).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0880 2 OrdinanceAn Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article VII, Business Related Taxes; by adding Chapter 258, PAYROLL TAX.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0881 2 OrdinanceAn Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; by adding Article X, Business Related Fees, Chapter 271, NONRESIDENT SPORTS FACILITY USAGE FEE.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0890 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article VII, Business Related Taxes; Chapter 243, Business Privilege Tax, Section 243.02, Tax Levy and Rate, by reducing the rate of tax for the year 2005 and subsequent years.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0891 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 and amending Section 263.02 by fixing the date for discount.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0893 1 ResolutionResolution designating Banks and Lending Institutions to act as Depositories for the year 2005 in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article III, Depositories.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0894 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal; Article VII, Business Related Taxes; Chapter 249, Mercantile License Fees and Tax, Section 249.02, LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE, ISSUANCE and POSTING, AND Section 249.03 TAX LEVY AND COLLECTION by repealing the License Fee and Rate of Tax for the year 2005 and thereafter.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0899 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Two, Fiscal, Article VII, Business Related Taxes, Chapters 245, Earned Income Tax and 246, Home Rule Tax, by fixing the rate of interest on certain delinquent Earned Income and Home Rule Taxes for [2004] 2005.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0915 1 ResolutionResolution that the Mayor is strongly urged to provide the data needed by Mellon Human Resources and Investor Solutions to complete its survey to determine options for health benefit programs. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0924 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works and Environmental Services for December 15, 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0828 1 ResolutionResolution vacating portions of Carsell Street and Goebel Street in the 21st Ward, 6th Council District, of the City of Pittsburgh. Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0895 1 ResolutionResolution granting unto 600 Grant Street Associates, L.P., 600 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, planters on the sidewalk area at 600 Grant Street in the 2nd Ward, 6th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0925 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Land Use for December 15, 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0539 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending certain portions of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine, Zoning, Chapter 911.02 (Use Table) to create a definition for the use of Check Cashing, Chapter 911.04.A (Standards That Apply to Uses Listed in the Use Table) to create standards for the use of Check Cashing, and Chapter 914.02.A (Schedule A) to create parking standards for Check Cashing facilities. AMENDEDPass Action details
2004-0539 2 OrdinanceOrdinance amending certain portions of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine, Zoning, Chapter 911.02 (Use Table) to create a definition for the use of Check Cashing, Chapter 911.04.A (Standards That Apply to Uses Listed in the Use Table) to create standards for the use of Check Cashing, and Chapter 914.02.A (Schedule A) to create parking standards for Check Cashing facilities. Passed Finally, As AmendedPass Action details
2004-0920 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 811 approved December 14, 2001 which further amends Resolution No. 994 approved December 19, 1989, entitled Providing for implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) in the Shadyside community pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549, so as to expand the streets included in the existing Shadyside RPPP Area J so as to amend the streets included in Area J.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0926 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Housing, Economic Develpment and Promotion for December 15, 2004.Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0829 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an agreement to enter into a contract with UPN-TV Pittsburgh for the production and airing of public service announcements to promote fair housing/fair practices in Pittsburgh.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0916 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 Bradahanna Project Homewood Bureau of Building Inspection $40,000 and by reducing Demolition/boarding vacant structures by $40,000 from $76,000 to $ 36,000 in Council District 9.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0917 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 530, effective, November 17, 2004, 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 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 $1,115,000.00, so as to reprogram funds from “African American Workers Union” (- 3,500) to “Champions Assoc.” (+2,000) and the “Silver Lake Community Improvement Assoc.” (+1,500).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0918 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution No. 538, effective November 17, 2004 entitled: Amending the Capital Budget and 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 2003 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 in City Council from “African American Workers Union” (-3,500) to “Champions Assoc.” (+2,000) and the “Silver Lake Community Improvement Assoc.” (+1,500).Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0919 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 projects Public Safety Initiatives, Oakland Planning and Development $4,000 and Public Safety Initiatives, St. Clair/Mt. Oliver Block Watch $4,000, South Sides Slopes Neighborhood Association $4,000, South Side Community Council $4,000 and by reducing Knoxville Business Corridor Improvements by $16,000 from $33,515 to $17,515 in Council District 3.Passed FinallyPass Action details
2004-0927 1 ReportReport of the Committee on General Services, Technology & the Arts for December 15, 2004. Read, Received and Filed  Action details
2004-0914 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements by and between the City of Pittsburgh (City) and any or all of the following: the County of Allegheny (Allegheny County); School District of Pittsburgh (School District); Pittsburgh Community Television, Inc. (PCTV); and the United States Department of Homeland Security, or its designee(s) (Department of Homeland Security); for certain television and video production services.Passed FinallyPass Action details