Standing Committee

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The City Council held its Standing Committee meeting, focusing on routine financial approvals and short-term rental housing regulations. The meeting included approving various departmental invoices and discussing proposed zoning changes for short-term rentals.

Key Decisions

  • Departmental Invoices Approval Passed
  • Nikkole Terney Appointment to Gender Equity Commission Passed
  • Intradepartmental Budget Transfers Passed
  • Short-Term Rental Housing Ordinance Held for Post-Agenda Cablecast
  • Zoning Changes for Short-Term Rentals Held for Public Hearing and Planning Commission Review
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Agenda

  1. STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
  2. PRE-AGENDA - APPOINTMENTS AND/OR RE-APPOINTMENTS
  3. 2025-1756 Resolution appointment of Nikkole Terney, as a Member of the Gender Equity Commission with a term to expire April 1, 2028.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
    Action: Interview Held Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Interview Held. The motion carried.

  4. ROLL CALL
  5. PUBLIC COMMENT

    Phil Casper Michael Linng Meredith Kepler Ellie Harward Ikhana hal-makina Aneetra Isis Sherrell Tanya Forristal Andrew Kelemen Carleno Giampolo Casey Mcgill Yvonne F. Brown David Tessitor

  6. FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MRS. STRASSBURGER, CHAIR
  7. NEW PAPERS
  8. 8 INVOICES INVOICES FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL The following departmental invoices not covered under a contract with the City shall be paid by the City Controller after the invoices have been approved by City Council at the September 10th, 2025 Standing Committees meeting. A completed standard form detailing the expenditures is attached to all of the below listed invoices. No payments will be made to any of the below listed vendors prior the approval of City Council. CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK Marabello, Lori – catering reimbursement for community event (Dist. 2) 223.77 Hilltop Alliance – event donation (Dist. 2) 250.00 Cello Fury – donation for 50th Annual Street Block Party (Dist. 8) 500.00 DEPT OF INNOVATION & PERFORMANCE Hill, Stacy – reimbursement for team lunch 115.92 Rowden, Jacque – reimbursement for lunch with new hire 51.54 DEPT OF PERMITS, LICENSES, & INSPECTIONS Building and Fire Code Academy – employee seminar 3,000.00 DEPT OF LAW Network Deposition Services – court reporter for transcripts 496.15 Network Deposition Services – court reporter for transcripts 1,590.65 Bernstein-Burkley PC – outside legal counsel 37.50 Pittsburgh Trophy – recognition plaque 59.25 The Center for Musculoskeletal Evaluations – videotaped deposition 3,800.00 Esquire Deposition Services – court reporter for transcripts 340.00 BUREAU OF POLICE Cranberry Psychological Center Inc – medical services 200.00 Hough and Hough Farms – sawdust for Mounted Unit 2,500.00 Magloclen – membership user fee 400.00 Askin, Brendan – training reimbursement 410.00 Washington, Chelsey – travel reimbursement 2,862.67 BUREAU OF FIRE AWOGS – face mask identifier 236.00 Leadership Pittsburgh Inc – leadership course for Asst. Fire Chief 3,500.00 Center for Public Safety Excellence – training course for 7 employees 4,550.00 Kleen-Line Service Co Inc – disposal of waste oil 106.20 DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS Hoffman, Richard G – reimbursement for work boots 79.98 Oakes, Andrew – reimbursement for work boots 139.23 DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION N Glantz & Son – materials for panel coverings 4,021.90 Furman, Jonathan – reimbursement for work boots 109.00 West Penn Billiards – re-felting and releveling of pool table at Beechview HAL 1,007.97 DEPT OF MOBILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE JCL Equipment Company Inc – panel mount gage 3,660.30 Summit Fire & Security – fire extinguisher inspection and replacement 1,007.50 Batteries Plus – batteries 1,087.50 Traffic Products LLC – polara buttons 4,455.00
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.

  9. 9 INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS To: The Honorable President and Members of Council From: Office of Management and Budget Date: 9/5/2025 Re: Intradepartmental transfer --- Dear President and Members of Council: Per Resolution 927 of 2024, which authorizes City Council to approve intradepartmental transfers throughout the 2025 Fiscal Year, the Office of Management and Budget would like to make the following transfer(s):--- Department: Commission on Human Relations Amount from: $2,000 from 105000.53901 Professional Services Amount to: $2,000 to 105000.56151 Operational Supplies This transfer is to cover the cost of operational supplies for the rest of the year. Department: Office of the City Controller Amount from: $750 from 106000.54101 Cleaning $2,250 from 106000.54201 Maintenance $6,500 from 106000.54505 Office Equipment $15,090 from 106000.57501 Machinery and Equipment Amount to: $24,590 to 106000.53517 Legal Fees This transfer is to cover the cost of legal services for the remainder of the year.
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.

  10. P-CARD APPROVALS
  11. Item 0031-2025 P-Cards
    Invoices
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.

  12. PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE, MR. COGHILL, CHAIR
  13. NEW PAPERS
  14. PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE, MRS. WARWICK, CHAIR
  15. SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
  16. DEFERRED PAPERS
  17. NEW PAPERS
  18. LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MR. WILSON, CHAIR
  19. RECOMMITTED PAPERS
  20. DEFERRED PAPERS
  21. 2025-2081 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Seven: Business Licensing, Article VII Service Businesses, adding a new Chapter 768: Short-Term Rental Housing.
    Ordinance
    Action: Held for Cablecast Post Agenda Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Held for Cablecast Post Agenda. The motion carried.

  22. 2025-2082 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine: Zoning, Article V: Use Regulations, Chapter 911-Primary Uses, 911.02 - Use Table, and Adding Section 911.04.A.101 - Short Term Rental; and amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine: Zoning, Article V: Use Regulations, Chapter 912 – Accessory Uses and Structures, by adding Section 912.09 - Short-Term Rental (Need to be sent to the Planning Commission for Report & Recommendation) (Needs to be held for a Public Hearing)
    Ordinance
    Action: Held for Cablecast Post Agenda Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Held for Cablecast Post Agenda. The motion carried.

  23. RECREATION, YOUTH, AND SENIOR SERVICES COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
  24. NEW PAPERS
  25. INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE, ASSET MANAGEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR
  26. DEFERRED PAPERS
  27. NEW PAPERS
  28. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. MOSLEY, CHAIR
  29. NEW PAPERS