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Standing Committees

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The City Council held its Standing Committee meeting, focusing primarily on approving various departmental invoices and expenses across multiple city departments. The meeting covered routine financial matters including payments for event services, equipment, and special event medical coverage.

Key Decisions

  • Approval of Departmental Invoices Passed
  • Public Safety Event Medical Coverage Expenses Approved
  • PA One Call System Notification System Payment Passed
  • Public Hearing on RCO's (Residential Community Organizations) Cablecast Hearing Called
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Agenda

  1. STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
  2. ROLL CALL
  3. PUBLIC COMMENT

    Elaine Zaitsoff Jack Billings Jaquline Wright Yvonne F. Brown Howard Todd Tony Laruso

  4. FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MRS. STRASSBURGER, CHAIR
  5. SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
  6. 2025-2471 Resolution transferring the amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) within the 2025 Operating Budget Expenditures from Department of Finance - Debt Services, Interest to the Department of Public Works Bureau of Facilities - Property Services, Maintenance for playground upgrades.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

  7. NEW PAPERS
  8. 2025-2433 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title One: Administrative, Article IX: Boards, Commissions, and Authorities, Chapter 178A: Youth Commission and Youth Council; by strengthening the Commission’s alignment with the City of Pittsburgh’s structure to ensure that it reflects the diversity of young people across all neighborhoods and communities thus prioritizing the lived experiences of Pittsburgh’s youth to inform the decisions of the City’s elected leadership.
    Ordinance
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

  9. 2025-2434 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to submit a Keystone Recreation, Park & Conservation Fund Grant Application to the Pennsylvania Office of Commonwealth Libraries for the replacement of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and roofing systems at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill Branch in an amount not to exceed FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND ($400,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

  10. 2025-2435 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through AA: A: 1703 Cliff Street (Council District 6), B: 1707 Cliff Street (Council District 6), [C: 539 Roberts Street (Council District 6) DELETED], [D: 539 Roberts Street (Council District 6) DELETED], E: 2814 Bedford Avenue (Council District 6), [F: 2223 Webster Avenue (Council District 6) DELETED], [G: 2259 Webster Avenue (Council District 6) DELETED], H: 5218 Rosetta Street (Council District 9), I: 0 Fram Street (Council District 9), J: 0 Hale Street (Council District 9), K: 0 Dersam Street (Council District 9), L: 8366 Bricelyn Street (Council District 9), M: 8373 Vidette Street (Council District 9), N: 4640 Chatsworth Street (Council District 5), O: 0 Winston Street (Council District 5), P: 11 Muskego Way (Council District 2), Q: 0 Boggs Avenue (Council District 2), R: 1230 Crucible Street (Council District 2), S: 904 Valonia Street (Council District 2), T: 807 Lorenz Avenue (Council District 2), U: 3124 Sutherland Street (Council District 2), V: 841 Lovitt Way (Council District 1), W: 909 Morrison St (Council District 6), X: 0 Boyle Street (Council District 6), Y: 4136 Franklin Road (Council District 1), Z: 2344 California Avenue (Council District 1), AA: 2348 California Avenue (Council District 1).
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

  11. 11 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 November 12th, 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 North Eastern Uniforms & Equipment – office polos (Dist. 3) 68.00 A Very Yinzer Christmas – event donation (Dist. 4) 250.00 Greenfield School PTO – event sponsorship (Dist. 5) 150.00 COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS Championship Chase – commercial advertising 2,499.50 DEPT OF FINANCE National Band and Tag Company – dog tags 960.00 DEPT OF LAW AKF Reporters Incorporated – court reporter for transcripts 400.45 Block & Associates LLC – professional services for case 115.00 Network Deposition Services – court reporter for transcripts 705.55 Network Deposition Services – court reporter for transcripts 379.15 Magna Legal Services – court reporter for transcripts 561.60 West Publishing Corp – legal publication subscription 1,127.71 DEPT OF CITY PLANNING Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council – annual membership 1,900.00 DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - ADMIN Phipps Conservatory – training 262.50 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES North Huntingdon Twp Rescue 8 – special event coverage (Pitt baseball) 412.56 Ford City Hose Co #1 Ambulance – special event coverage (Steelers) 2,093.28 Ford City Hose Co #1 Ambulance – special event coverage (AEW, Pitt football, Great Race) 2,931.61 Butler Ambulance Service – special event coverage (Steelers) 1,905.52 Butler Ambulance Service – special event coverage (Pitt football) 2,093.28 Butler Ambulance Service – special event coverage (Pitt football) 1,015.52 Rostraver/West Newton EMS – special event coverage (Steelers) 2,207.26 Munhall Area Prehospital – special event coverage (Pirates) 200.00 Cranberry Township EMS – special event coverage (Light the Night) 253.88 North Eastern Uniforms – boots 140.00 BUREAU OF POLICE Scanlon Counseling & Consulting – critical incident assessment 400.00 Hough & Hough Farms – hay for Mounted Unit 4,800.00 Uline – Drone Unit supplies 4,999.99 Sirchie – drug test kits 141.98 MCI A Verizon Company – Zone 5 long distance 72.18 B&R Starters Inc – AutoSquad vehicle maintenance 68.90 Golden Bone Pet Resort Inc – K9 boarding 200.00 Golden Bone Pet Resort Inc – K9 boarding 100.00 Golden Bone Pet Resort Inc – K9 boarding 150.00 Golden Bone Pet Resort Inc – K9 boarding and medication 208.00 Lis, Gary – reimbursement for sergeant insignias 247.80 Vogel, Suzanne – reimbursement for promotion ceremony refreshments 87.61 BUREAU OF FIRE Dival Safety Equipment Inc – gear bags 2,282.00 DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS Ernst Conservation Seeds Inc – soil for planting season 115.60 DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION Boyd, Lauren E – educator for the Pittsburgh County Fair 150.00 Homza, Victoria – educator for the Pittsburgh County Fair 150.00 Brown, Frederick Coe – entertainment for Pittsburgh County Fair 300.00 Labuff, Sara – artwork for Pittsburgh County Fair 250.00 Schmitt, Patricia – yoga class instructor 400.00 Marcin, Jennifer – line dancing instructor 240.00 Carvlin, Mary Ann – art class instructor 270.00 Towlift Inc – Zamboni service 360.66 Timbeleza Arts – entertainment for Pittsburgh County Fair 500.00 Story Mator LLC – storytelling performances at Track and Treat 900.00 Thong, Sam – caricature artists at Track and Treat 1,200.00 Paull, Mark J – tennis clinic instruction 989.73 Parks, Richard – tennis clinic instruction 989.74 James B Marcus – tennis clinic instruction 796.31 Kilpatrick, Spencer – tennis clinic instruction 113.76 Haffner, Mark – tennis clinic instruction 193.39 Jermon Drake – tennis clinic instruction 614.30 Dieffenbach, George – tennis clinic instruction 136.52 Lacaria, Aldene – tennis clinic instruction 462.50 DEPT OF MOBILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE PA Turnpike Toll by Plate – turnpike toll 32.28 PA Turnpike Toll by Plate – turnpike toll 37.28 Jusko, Matt – mileage reimbursement 259.00 Wiand, James – mileage reimbursement 223.30 PA One Call System – notification system 5,485.88
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made to Waive the Rules of Council. The motion carried. A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.

  12. INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
  13. P-CARD APPROVALS
  14. Item 0041-2025 P-Cards
    Invoices
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  15. PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE, MRS. WARWICK, CHAIR
  16. NEW PAPERS
  17. 2025-2436 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling for programming, collection, and recycling of household hazardous chemicals and electronic waste for city residents’ use, at City cost not to exceed Five Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($571,250.00), over a period of two (2) years with three (3) separate options for one (1) year renewal.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended as Amended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended as Amended. The motion carried.

  18. LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MR. WILSON, CHAIR
  19. DEFERRED PAPERS
  20. 2025-2149 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine: Zoning Code, Article V: Use Regulations, Chapter 911: Primary Uses and Chapter 912 Accessory Uses; and Article VIII, Review and Enforcement, Chapter 922 Development Review Procedures, all to amend Outdoor Retail Sales and Service Primary and Accessory Uses. (Public Hearing held 10/22/25)
    Ordinance
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended as Amended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended as Amended. The motion carried.

  21. 2025-2150 Ordinance amending and supplementing the City Code at Title Seven, Business Licensing, Article III, Sales Businesses, Chapter 719, Vendors and Peddlers, by repealing Chapter 719 in its entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 719 to update Pittsburgh’s vending program.
    Ordinance
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended as Amended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended as Amended. The motion carried.

  22. NEW PAPERS
  23. 2025-2437 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of City Planning to enter into an agreement with CONNECT to complete work as part of SoilMill PGH’s, Our Common Ground, initiative in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000). (Waiver of Competitive Process Received)
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

  24. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. MOSLEY, CHAIR
  25. NEW PAPERS
  26. 2025-2426 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, at no cost to the City.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

  27. 2025-2427 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the County of Allegheny to support children, youth, and family programs administered by the Department of Human Services, at a total cost not to exceed Two Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,400,000.00) over two years.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

  28. 2025-2428 Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Bridgeside Point 1 LLC, or a related entity, for the sale of Block 29-F, Lots 26, 28 and 80, in the 4th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (2nd Avenue and Technology Drive - Council District No. 3), at no cost to the City.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

  29. 2025-2429 Resolution approving execution of a Contract for Disposition by Sale of Land between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and The Pittsburgh Land Bank for the sale of Block 10-N, Lots 287 and 288, in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Centre Avenue - Council District No. 6), at no cost to the City.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

  30. 2025-2430 Resolution amending Resolution 469 of 2003, effective June 18, 2003, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to Acquire all of the City's Right, Title, and Interest, if any, in and to the following Publicly-owned Property in the City of Pittsburgh (Council District No. 6 - Residential Construction), 5th Ward. Block 10-K, Lot 21 (2249 Mahon Street), Block 10-K, Lot 25 (2241 Mahon Street) Block 10-K, Lot 27 (2237 Mahon Street) Block 10-K, Lot 28 (2235 Mahon Street)”, by removing parcel 10-K-21 (2249 Mahon Street) - Council District No. 6) at no cost to the City.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

  31. 2025-2431 Resolution amending Resolution 174 of 2020, effective April 22, 2020, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned properties in the 5th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 10-K, Lots 48 and 54, Block 10-L, Lots 17, 18, 24, 25, 26A, 26B, 31, 39, 249, 250, 251, 282, 284, 286 and 288, Block 10-N, Lot 340, Block 10-P, Lots 119, 133, 134A, 135, 136, 137, 138, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 217, 223, 224, 225, 227, 231, 234, 236 and 241, Block 10-R, Lots 70, 71A, 72, 73, 75, 75C, 76, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 94, 112, 113, 114, 120, 135, 144, 147, and 150 (Council District No. 6 - mixed use/new construction/rehabilitation commercial/affordable housing)”, by removing parcels 10-P-134-A, 10-P-135, 10-P-136, 10-P-137, and 10-P-138 (LaPlace Street and Centre Avenue, - Council District No. 6) at no cost to the City.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.

  32. Untitled item

    Councilwoman Kail-Smith called for Cablecast Public Hearing on RCO'S. The motion carried.

  33. Untitled item
  34. 2025-2435 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through AA: A: 1703 Cliff Street (Council District 6), B: 1707 Cliff Street (Council District 6), [C: 539 Roberts Street (Council District 6) DELETED], [D: 539 Roberts Street (Council District 6) DELETED], E: 2814 Bedford Avenue (Council District 6), [F: 2223 Webster Avenue (Council District 6) DELETED], [G: 2259 Webster Avenue (Council District 6) DELETED], H: 5218 Rosetta Street (Council District 9), I: 0 Fram Street (Council District 9), J: 0 Hale Street (Council District 9), K: 0 Dersam Street (Council District 9), L: 8366 Bricelyn Street (Council District 9), M: 8373 Vidette Street (Council District 9), N: 4640 Chatsworth Street (Council District 5), O: 0 Winston Street (Council District 5), P: 11 Muskego Way (Council District 2), Q: 0 Boggs Avenue (Council District 2), R: 1230 Crucible Street (Council District 2), S: 904 Valonia Street (Council District 2), T: 807 Lorenz Avenue (Council District 2), U: 3124 Sutherland Street (Council District 2), V: 841 Lovitt Way (Council District 1), W: 909 Morrison St (Council District 6), X: 0 Boyle Street (Council District 6), Y: 4136 Franklin Road (Council District 1), Z: 2344 California Avenue (Council District 1), AA: 2348 California Avenue (Council District 1).
    Resolution
    Action: Reconsidered Passed

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

  35. 2025-2435 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through AA: A: 1703 Cliff Street (Council District 6), B: 1707 Cliff Street (Council District 6), [C: 539 Roberts Street (Council District 6) DELETED], [D: 539 Roberts Street (Council District 6) DELETED], E: 2814 Bedford Avenue (Council District 6), [F: 2223 Webster Avenue (Council District 6) DELETED], [G: 2259 Webster Avenue (Council District 6) DELETED], H: 5218 Rosetta Street (Council District 9), I: 0 Fram Street (Council District 9), J: 0 Hale Street (Council District 9), K: 0 Dersam Street (Council District 9), L: 8366 Bricelyn Street (Council District 9), M: 8373 Vidette Street (Council District 9), N: 4640 Chatsworth Street (Council District 5), O: 0 Winston Street (Council District 5), P: 11 Muskego Way (Council District 2), Q: 0 Boggs Avenue (Council District 2), R: 1230 Crucible Street (Council District 2), S: 904 Valonia Street (Council District 2), T: 807 Lorenz Avenue (Council District 2), U: 3124 Sutherland Street (Council District 2), V: 841 Lovitt Way (Council District 1), W: 909 Morrison St (Council District 6), X: 0 Boyle Street (Council District 6), Y: 4136 Franklin Road (Council District 1), Z: 2344 California Avenue (Council District 1), AA: 2348 California Avenue (Council District 1).
    Resolution
    Action: AMENDED Passed

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

  36. 2025-2435 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through AA: A: 1703 Cliff Street (Council District 6), B: 1707 Cliff Street (Council District 6), [C: 539 Roberts Street (Council District 6) DELETED], [D: 539 Roberts Street (Council District 6) DELETED], E: 2814 Bedford Avenue (Council District 6), [F: 2223 Webster Avenue (Council District 6) DELETED], [G: 2259 Webster Avenue (Council District 6) DELETED], H: 5218 Rosetta Street (Council District 9), I: 0 Fram Street (Council District 9), J: 0 Hale Street (Council District 9), K: 0 Dersam Street (Council District 9), L: 8366 Bricelyn Street (Council District 9), M: 8373 Vidette Street (Council District 9), N: 4640 Chatsworth Street (Council District 5), O: 0 Winston Street (Council District 5), P: 11 Muskego Way (Council District 2), Q: 0 Boggs Avenue (Council District 2), R: 1230 Crucible Street (Council District 2), S: 904 Valonia Street (Council District 2), T: 807 Lorenz Avenue (Council District 2), U: 3124 Sutherland Street (Council District 2), V: 841 Lovitt Way (Council District 1), W: 909 Morrison St (Council District 6), X: 0 Boyle Street (Council District 6), Y: 4136 Franklin Road (Council District 1), Z: 2344 California Avenue (Council District 1), AA: 2348 California Avenue (Council District 1).
    Resolution
    Action: Held in Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 11/19/2025. The motion carried.

  37. 2025-2150 Ordinance amending and supplementing the City Code at Title Seven, Business Licensing, Article III, Sales Businesses, Chapter 719, Vendors and Peddlers, by repealing Chapter 719 in its entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 719 to update Pittsburgh’s vending program.
    Ordinance
    Action: AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE. The motion carried.

  38. 2025-2149 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine: Zoning Code, Article V: Use Regulations, Chapter 911: Primary Uses and Chapter 912 Accessory Uses; and Article VIII, Review and Enforcement, Chapter 922 Development Review Procedures, all to amend Outdoor Retail Sales and Service Primary and Accessory Uses. (Public Hearing held 10/22/25)
    Ordinance
    Action: AMENDED Passed

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

  39. 2025-2150 Ordinance amending and supplementing the City Code at Title Seven, Business Licensing, Article III, Sales Businesses, Chapter 719, Vendors and Peddlers, by repealing Chapter 719 in its entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 719 to update Pittsburgh’s vending program.
    Ordinance
    Action: AMENDED Passed

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

  40. 2025-2436 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling for programming, collection, and recycling of household hazardous chemicals and electronic waste for city residents’ use, at City cost not to exceed Five Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($571,250.00), over a period of two (2) years with three (3) separate options for one (1) year renewal.
    Resolution
    Action: AMENDED Passed

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