Standing Committees
TL;DR
The Standing Committee meeting covered routine business across multiple departments, reviewing new and deferred papers from various committees. While no groundbreaking decisions were immediately apparent, the committees discussed topics ranging from finance to public safety and infrastructure.
Key Decisions
- No major policy changes identified No significant action
- Financial review of invoices and transfers Under review
- Public safety and infrastructure papers Discussed
Agenda
- STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
- ROLL CALL
- PUBLIC COMMENT
Daylon Davis Ikhana hal-makina Lori Kolczynski Rev. Robert Tever Yvonne F. Brown Ross Tenner Special Agent Sunshine Tim Stevens
- FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MRS. STRASSBURGER, CHAIR
- DEFERRED PAPERS
- 2025-2109 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One, Administrative, Article Nine, Boards, Commissions and Authorities, Chapter 178E, Registered Community Organizations, by updating standards and responsibilities.OrdinanceAction: TABLED Passed
A motion was made that this matter be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 2025-2482 Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, Solicitor, Director of Planning, and Director of Office of Management and Budget, pursuant to § 204(k) of the Home Rule Charter, to provide appropriate notice and terminate contract 54920 - 684975 - RS-59-24 - Sasaki & Common Cause Consultants per Article III.2 “Termination” of the agreement.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 2025-2483 Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, Solicitor, Director of Planning, and Director of Office of Management and Budget, pursuant to § 204(k) of the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, to provide appropriate notice and terminate contract 54724 - 568755 - RS-58-24 - HR&A ADVISORS & URBAN AC LLC per Article III.2 “Termination” of the agreement.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried by the following vote:
- NEW PAPERS
- 2025-2614 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Manuel R. Manker Estate, Aleine Hughes, Administrator, for a single payment in 2025 in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars and Zero cents ($5,000.00), in full and final settlement of litigation, filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 20-001148. (Executive Session held 12/9/25)ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2615 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Ethel M. Jordan Estate, Orienta Nevels and Leahtines Duncan, Administrators, for a single payment in 2025 in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars and Zero cents ($5,000.00), in full and final settlement of litigation, filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 20-001148. (Executive Session held 12/9/25)ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2616 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Sabrina Kyte, for a single payment in 2025 in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars and Zero cents ($5,000.00), in full and final settlement of litigation, filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas G.D. 25-002772. (Executive Session held 12/9/25)ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2617 Resolution authorizing seven (7) Open-End Professional Services Agreements with five (5) vendors to provide Professional Services on an on-call basis as required related to building department training services as needed by the various Departments of the City of Pittsburgh, each Agreement being at an amount not-to-exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) annually for a three (3) year term, and providing for funding of the costs thereof.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2618 Resolution repealing items in Resolutions approved on various dates, which authorized the sale of property in various wards of the City of Pittsburgh, due to an incompletion of sale. Items A through G. A: 701 Webster Terrace, 10-D-137 (Council District No. 6), B: 530 Junilla Street, 10-L-313 (Council District No. 6), C: 1309 Paulson Street, 124-H-147 (Council District No. 9), D: 0 Mountain Avenue, 32-F-264 (Council District No. 3), E: 0 Pliney Way, 32-F-297 (Council District No. 3), F: 123 Overbeck Street, 47-J-202 (Council District No. 1), G: 2248 Lucina Avenue, 95-K-224 (Council District No. 4)ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2619 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through AG: A: 2610 Bedford Avenue, 10-C-76 (Council District 6), B: 2612 Bedford Avenue, 10-C-77 (Council District 6), [C: 0 Francis Street, 10-H-140 (Council District 6) DELETED], [D: 2903 Centre Avenue, 27-E-37 (Council District 6) DELETED], E: 5360 Hillcrest Street, 50-H-40 (Council District 9), F: 5362 Hillcrest Street, 50-H-41 (Council District 9), [G: 5406 Kincaid Street, 50-M-161 (Council District 9) DELETED], [H: 6940 Hartman Lane, 172-N-158 (Council District 9) DELETED], I: 0 Westmoreland Avenue, 173-B-8 (Council District 9), J: 1600 Lincoln Avenue, 173-B-128 (Council District 9), K: 4644 Chatsworth Street, 56-B-13 (Council District 5), L: 4642 Chatsworth Street, 56-B-14 (Council District 5), M: 4632 Chatsworth Street, 56-B-18 (Council District 5), N: 436 Parkwood Road, 13-N-253 (Council District 3), O: 42 Lafferty Avenue, 15-K-210 (Council District 3), P: 44 Lafferty Avenue, 15-K-211 (Council District 3), Q: 1611 Belasco Avenue, 35-F-113 (Council District 4), R: 0 Valle Rue Street, 20-F-237-0001 (Council District 2), S: 906 Valonia Street, 20-M-127 (Council District 2), T: 852 Suismon Street, 24-J-376 (Council District 1), U: 1133 Itin Street, 24-B-237 (Council District 1), V: 1125 Voskamp Street, 24-F-306 (Council District 1), W: 2046 Ley Street, 48-E-262 (Council District 1), X: 99 Fountain Street, 23-H-299 (Council District 1), Y: 40 W McIntyre Avenue, 46-F-93 (Council District 6), Z: 1601 Spring Garden Avenue, 47-M-155 (Council District 1), AA: 98 Watson Boulevard, 77-B-212 (Council District 1), AB: 0 Marshall Avenue, 45-N-113 (Council District 1), AC: 0 Richardson Avenue, 75-L-93 (Council District 1), AD: 3221 Central Avenue, 76-K-109 (Council District 1), AE: 237 E Meyers Street, 60-H-154 (Council District 4), AF: 4408 Armorhill Avenue, 90-M-92 (Council District 5), AG: 927 Armorhill Avenue, 91-F-189 (Council District 5)ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended as Amended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended as Amended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2620 Resolution repealing an item in Resolution Number 805, effective December 7, 2023, in order to rescind the sale.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2621 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title 2: Fiscal, Article I: Administration, Chapter 202: Debt Management Policy, by updating the language in the chapter following the periodic review outlined in Section 202.14.OrdinanceAction: Held in Committee Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 12/22/2025. The motion carried.
- 2025-2632 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code at Title Two: Fiscal, Article IX: Property Taxes, Chapter 263: Real Property Tax and Exemption, by fixing the rate of real estate taxation for 2026. (Public Hearing held 12/20/25)OrdinanceAction: Held for Cablecast Public Hearing Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Held for Cablecast Public Hearing. The motion carried.
- 19 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 December 17th, 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 S&S Candy & Cigar Co – supplies for community events (Dist. 2) 805.81 Marabello, Lori – reimbursement for supplies for community events (Dist. 2) 393.64 Carrick Community Council – donation to Light Up Night event (Dist. 4) 200.00 North Side Public Safety Council – donation for program support (Dist. 4) 100.00 Brookline Christian Food Pantry – support for community programming (Dist. 4) 254.01 Grandview Church of God – donation for program support (Dist. 4) 200.00 Coghill, Anthony – reimbursement for supply purchase for OCHS (Dist. 4) 61.95 Save a Life Today – donation for program support (Dist. 4) 200.00 Jewish Community Center of Greater Pgh – room reservation for meeting (Dist. 5) 60.00 Thirty-First Ward Community Action Group – support for Annual Christmas Trolley Ride (Dist. 5) 300.00 Lawrenceville Corporation – support for community programming (Dist. 7) 900.00 Stanton Heights Neighborhood Association – support for community art installation (Dist. 7) 2,000.00 Bloomfield Alliance – support for community programming (Dist. 7) 600.00 Bloomfield Development Corp – donation to Bloomfield Food Pantry (Dist. 7) 650.00 Polish Hill Civic Association – support for community programming (Dist. 7) 1,000.00 Shepherd Wellness Community – support for community programming (Dist. 7) 600.00 Morningside Area Community Council – support for community programming (Dist. 7) 600.00 Mount Ararat Community Activity Center - support for community programming (Dist. 7) 600.00 Friendship Community Group – support for activities (Dist. 7) 600.00 Smith, Leslie – reimbursement for baked goods for proclamation (Dist. 9) 33.00 Smith, Leslie – reimbursement for beverages for proclamation (Dist. 9) 75.00 Smith, Leslie – reimbursement for office supplies (Dist. 9) 29.01 Mosley, Khari – reimbursement for baked goods for Thanksgiving event (Dist. 9) 350.00 Minuteman Printing Press – 200 invitation envelopes 80.73 North Eastern Uniforms – shirts for Clerk’s Office 759.00 MAYOR’S OFFICE Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council – corporate dues 1,500.00 True Pittsburgh – ballroom presentation & curation at Outfest 200.00 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Trib Total Media – meeting notice 128.25 Trib Total Media – meeting notice 152.25 Trib Total Media – meeting notice 119.00 Trib Total Media – meeting notice 133.25 Trib Total Media – meeting notice 123.75 New Pittsburgh Courier – meeting notice 186.03 New Pittsburgh Courier – meeting notice 186.03 Clio Consulting – Beechview Historic District Survey & National Register Evaluation (Community Development) 5,000.00 Pittsburgh Futures – advisory service 4,000.00 DEPT OF INNOVATION & PERFORMANCE Compu-Site Technologies Inc – Data Center/SOC cleaning 3,052.00 Patricelli, Fox – parking reimbursement 64.00 McGrath, Scott – mileage reimbursement 85.40 Crayon Software Experts LLC – Azure overages 1,787.16 Crayon Software Experts LLC – Azure overages 749.80 COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS Pin Up Posters Courier Collective – posting of poster advertisements city-wide 294.18 QBurgh LLC – sponsored article and social media post 850.00 CONTROLLER’S OFFICE Liz Dille – training reimbursement 2,274.00 DEPT OF FINANCE Pittsburgh File Box Co – file boxes 203.25 DEPT OF LAW McNeill, Richard C Jr – arbitration fees 1,200.00 Vitale, Margaret – reimbursement for food during trial 60.05 Koren, Julie E – reimbursement for filing fees 35.00 Koren, Julie E – reimbursement for filing fees 405.00 Tri Rivers Consulting Services – medical records for a case 4,985.00 International Municipal Lawyers Association – registration for Jesse Exilus 549.00 OFFICE OF MUNICPAL INVESTIGATIONS Net Transcripts Inc – transcription of case interviews 184.96 DEPT OF CITY PLANNING Blackwell, Dina Free – Planning Commission stipend 45.00 Dick, Jean Holland – Planning Commission stipend 45.00 Ngami, Mel – Planning Commission stipend 25.00 O’Neill, Rachel – Planning Commission stipend 45.00 Ruiz, Monica – Planning Commission stipend 30.00 Wu, Phillip – Planning Commission stipend 45.00 Burton-Faulk, Lashawn – Planning Commission stipend 40.00 Rakus, Kate – reimbursement for AICP and APA membership dues 740.00 Alcorn, Charles – reimbursement for materials for Comp Plan binders for Council 137.99 Tarannum, Nazia – reimbursement for conference fee 94.60 DEPT OF PERMITS, LICENSES, & INSPECTIONS Green, Dave – catering reimbursement for dept. meeting 171.03 Bender, Monica – study guide 69.00 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Three Rivers Harley Davidson – keys for motorcycles and tour packs 149.56 Rock n Rescue – carabiners, travel restraint anchors, etc. 3,630.40 Bound Tree Medical – Covid home tests 109.90 Trek Retail Corporation – bicycle repair 124.53 Eastern Area Pre-Hospital Services – special event coverage (Pitt football) 974.29 Rostraver/West Newton EMS – special event coverage (Pitt football, Steelers) 2,155.52 Foxwall Emergency Medical Services – special event coverage (Steelers) 974.29 Ford City Hose Co #1 – special event coverage (Pitt football, Steelers) 2,343.28 Ford City Hose Co #1 – special event coverage (WPIAL Championship, Steelers) 1,709.81 Harmony EMS – special event coverage (Steelers) 974.29 BUREAU OF POLICE Transunion Risk & Alternative Data – background check subscription 335.00 Berla Corp – Dongle ID software renewal 3,250.00 BUREAU OF FIRE Howell Rescue Systems Inc – batteries for hand tools 2,255.0 Howell Rescue Systems Inc – preventative maintenance of Genesis machine 4,827.00 Summit Fire & Security LLC – annual inspection for station fire extinguishers 3,214.00 Ferra’s – wrecked vehicles for Training Academy 1,500.00 Howell Rescue Systems Inc – maintenance on Genesis Machine 3,695.00 DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS Steinberger Floors Inc – removal of existing carpets at 611 2nd Ave 3,910.00 McKamish Inc – steam turn on at CCB 1,688.49 Kneiser, Hana – training reimbursement 625.00 Tri-State Office Furniture – furniture for Dept of Public Safety suite 2,396.79 Tri-State Office Furniture – furniture for Fire HQ 3,351.68 Tri-State Office Furniture – furniture for Fire payroll clerks 4,992.46 Nephos Drones – aerial photos/video of Homewood Field 1,850.00 DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION Ornato, Vince – caricature drawings for Riverview Park Days 600.00 Sonitrol Security Systems – Highland Park pool monitoring 1,224.00 Sonitrol Security Systems – Hazelwood, Homewood, Sheraden HAL centers monitoring 2,550.00 Sonitrol Security Systems – RAD Park program office monitoring 1,475.00 Sonitrol Security Systems – South Side Market House monitoring 1,190.00 Sonitrol Security Systems – Marshall Building monitoring 792.00 Troy Hill Citizens Inc – Community Festival Grant 832.12 Lacaria, Aldene – tennis clinic instruction 400.00 Haffner, Mark – tennis clinic instruction 125.14 Kilpatrick, Spencer – tennis clinic instruction 216.14 Dieffenbach, George – tennis clinic instruction 102.39 Armory Print Works LLC – tees for Pistons in the Park 2,285.00 Bubin, Richard D – ice sculpture for Light Up Night 650.00 Peck, Alexander – musical performance at Light Up Night 450.00 Face Paint Pittsburgh – face paint station at ECS Homecoming 300.00 Morningside Senior Ctr Advisory Council – reimbursement for program instructors 285.00 PA Recreation & Park Society – registration fees 130.00 McDonald, Mary Beth – special events marketing 1,024.00 Lesego, Briean – Gingerbread House Competition custom awards 57.50 Zakiyah House – Community Festival Grant 1,000.00 We the People 412 – Community Festival Grant 1,000.00 Northside Partnership Project – Community Festival Grant 1,000.00 Information Age Technologies Inc – copilot system at Morningside HAL 2,395.00 Gray Phoenix – lights for Valentines on Ice 753.00 Cleannet Systems of PA Inc – Homewood extensive floor cleaning 3,269.00 Longanecker, James – mileage reimbursement 706.44 Love Carrick Inc – porta johns for Carrick farmers market 170.13 Gates, Larry – DJ performance for Tween-O-Ween at Phillips Rec 300.00 Hilton, Nicole – reimbursement for work boots 150.00 Laura Totin Codori – composting 360.00 Alliance for Refugee Youth Support – DSG Grant 1,783.92 Jermon Drake – tennis clinic instruction 710.99 The Citizen Science Lab – Community Festival Grant 1,000.00 Center of Life – Community Festival Grant 1,000.00 Pittsburgh Chinese Culture Center – Community Festival Grant 1,000.00 Hilltop Urban Farm – Community Festival Grant 979.29 Haitians in Pittsburgh United – Community Festival Grant 1,000.00 Gill Associates Identification Systems – key tags supply 3,225.00 Point Park University – Community Festival Grant 1,000.00 Foundation of Hope – Community Festival Grant 950.00 Bacha, John F – Santa appearance 325.00 Pgh Trust for Cultural Resources – CitiCamp 2025 4,200.00 CITIZEN POLICE REVIEW BOARD Associated Investors Inc – monthly cleaning service 450.00 Dorman, Stephanie – reimbursement for Zoom 559.00Action: Approved Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
- 20 INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS To: The Honorable President and Members of Council From: Office of Management and Budget Date: 12/15/2025 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):--- Office of Management & Budget Amount from: $10,800 from 102200.53509 Computer Maintenance Amount to: $10,800 to 102200.54201 Maintenance This transfer is to cover expenses for the Fuel Tank Monitoring contract. Department of Public Works – Bureau of Operations Amount from: $56,000 from 420000.54305 Building-Systems $8,000 from 420000.55701 Transportation $14,000 from 420000.56351 Tools Amount to: $78,000 to 420000.57531 Vehicles This transfer is to cover the amount need for City reimbursement to the ELA for the purchase of vehicles. Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Amount from: $60,000 from 220000.53701 - Repairs Amount to: $60,000 to 220000.56151 - Operational Supplies This transfer is to help cover the cost of the UPMC Contract for medicine for the City’s ambulances.Action: Approved Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
- P-CARD APPROVALS
- Item 0046-2025 P-cardsInvoicesAction: Approved Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.
- PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE, MR. COGHILL, CHAIR
- NEW PAPERS
- 2025-2622 Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept a donation from the Friends of Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office Unit of a K-9, valued at TEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($10,500.00) dollars.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2636 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Public Safety to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with The Center that CARES for Group Violence Intervention and Social Services, at a total cost not to exceed SIX MILLION DOLLARS ($6,000,000.00) over two years.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE, MRS. WARWICK, CHAIR
- DEFERRED PAPERS
- 2025-2574 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an agreement or agreements with Caliber Contracting Service, Inc, for costs associated with the construction of the Saw Mill Run Salt Storage Facility, and providing for payments not to exceed Six Million Nine Hundred Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirteen Dollars and Thirty-One Cents ($6,907,813.31), over a period of two years.ResolutionAction: TABLED Passed
A motion was made that this matter be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 2025-2583 Resolution granting a vacation of 8th Street, from Penn Avenue to Fort Duquesne Blvd, the Northern portion of Maddock Place and an Unnamed Way, from 9th Street to its terminus, at no cost to the City, in the 2nd Ward, 1st Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended as Amended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended as Amended. The motion carried.
- NEW PAPERS
- 2025-2623 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the purpose of receiving grant funds in the amount of FORTY FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($44,600.00) dollars to repave a portion of the South Side Trail.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2624 Resolution amending Resolution 485 of 2025, which authorized the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an amended Agreement or Agreements with Studio Zewde for costs associated with the Homewood Park - Construction Project, by increasing the total spend by Forty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000.00) for a new not to exceed amount of Two Million, Eighty-Nine Thousand, Eighty-Two Dollars and Thirty Cents ($2,089,082.30).ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MR. WILSON, CHAIR
- DEFERRED PAPERS
- 2025-2333 Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Site under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as Police Station Number 3, also known as the Office of Municipal Investigations (OMI) Building; at 2603 Penn Avenue (25-P-12), located in the Strip District neighborhood, in the 2nd Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The owner of the property supports the nomination and there is no cost to the City. (Public Hearing held 12/5/25)ResolutionAction: NEGATIVELY RECOMMENDED Failed
A motion was made that this matter be NEGATIVELY RECOMMENDED. The motion failed by the following vote:
- 2025-2385 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine: Zoning Code, Article V: Use Regulations, Chapter 911: Primary Uses, to add a definition for Waste Transfer Station and standards associated with the use. (Sent to the Planning Commission for Report & Recommendation on 10/22/25) (Report & Recommendation received 12/11/25) (Public Hearing held 2/6/26)OrdinanceAction: Held for Cablecast Public Hearing Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Held for Cablecast Public Hearing. The motion carried.
- 2025-2467 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine: Zoning Code, Article I: Introduction and Establishment, Chapter 902: Zoning Districts in General, at Section 902.01: Establishment of Zoning Districts, by adding a new Specially Planned District at Subsection 902.01.D.2 to be identified as SP-13, West End Trolley Trail Accessory Parking District; at Article IV: Planning Districts, Chapter 909: Planned Development Districts, Section 909.01: SP, Specially Planned District, by creating a new district to be identified as SP-13: West End Trolley Trail Accessory Parking District including rules and regulations; and by amending the City of Pittsburgh Zoning Map by changing Accessory Parking standards in UI and LNC to SP-13: West End Trolley Trail Accessory Parking District for property consisting of lots between Freewalt Street the West End Trolley Trail gateway, along McCartney Street, Greentree Road and portions of Warden Street, Woodville Avenue, McKnight Street and Wabash Street as further identified in the attached map and in more detail within the bill below, all located in the 20th Ward. (Needs to be sent to the Planning Commission for a Report & Recommendation)ResolutionAction: Held in Committee Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development, due back by 12/22/2025. The motion carried.
- 2025-2526 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Paramount Pursuits, LLC for technical assistance services to nonprofits awarded Neighborhood Economic Development (NED) grants in need of capacity building for a sum not to exceed Forty-One Thousand Dollars ($41,000.00) for the payment of the costs thereof.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- NEW PAPERS
- 2025-2626 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of City Planning to close out a Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant agreement (BRC-TAG-24-235), which provided funding to help develop the Hill District Parks Master Plan.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2627 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)’s Local Share Account Statewide to provide funding for the construction of a park in Bedford Dwellings. The grant proposal includes an ask of ONE MILLION ($1,000,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2628 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)’s Local Share Account Statewide to provide funding for the expansion of Pittsburgh’s Bikeshare Program’s POGOH. The grant proposal includes an ask of up to EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE DOLLARS AND FORTY CENTS ($841,865.40) for this stated purpose.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2629 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)’s Local Share Account Statewide to provide funding to purchase a pumper fire truck. The grant proposal includes an ask of ONE MILLION ($1,000,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- RECREATION, YOUTH, AND SENIOR SERVICES COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
- NEW PAPERS
- 2025-2608 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Parks and Recreation on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh to enter into financial and “in-kind” Sponsorship Agreements valued at Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) or less for the Citiparks Office of Special Events’ 2026 Season, at no cost to the City.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2609 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a Facility Usage Agreement or Agreement(s) with Beltzhoover Consensus Group and Voices Against Violence, for use of the McKinley Recreation Center located at 144 Amesbury St. Pittsburgh, PA 15210 and Warrington Recreation Center located at 329 E Warrington Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15210 in order to provide recreational and community-focused activities, for a term of five (5) years at no cost to the City.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2610 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a Facility Usage Agreement or Agreement(s) with Ozanam Inc. and Josh Gibson Foundation, for use of the Ammon Recreation Center located at 2217 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh Pa 15219, in order to provide recreational and community-focused activities, for a term of five (5) years at no cost to the City.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2611 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a Facility Usage Agreement or Agreement(s) with POORLAW, for use of the Burgwin Pool Building located at 328 Mansion St, Pittsburgh PA 15207, in order to provide recreational and community-focused activities, for a term of five (5) years at no cost to the City.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2612 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a Facility Usage Agreement or Agreement(s) with the Mount Washington Community Center, for use of the Ream Recreation Center located at 321 Merrimac St, Pittsburgh PA 15211, in order to provide recreational and community-focused activities, for a term of five (5) years at no cost to the City.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2613 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a Facility Usage Agreement or Agreement(s) with Shadow Student Athletes, for use of the Warrington Recreation Center located at 329 E Warrington Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15210 in order to provide recreational and community-focused activities, for a term of five (5) years at no cost to the City.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. MOSLEY, CHAIR
- DEFERRED PAPERS
- 2025-1964 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 1228 Herron Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, at no cost to the City.ResolutionAction: Held in Committee Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs, due back by 1/28/2026. The motion carried.
- 2025-2510 Resolution authorizing the approval of the 2026 Housing Opportunity Fund Annual Allocation Plan (Council Districts All).ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- NEW PAPERS
- 2025-2606 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 5436 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, at no cost to the City.ResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2607 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Pittsburgh Regional Transit, 345 Sixth Avenue, Fifth Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, for transportation services for the 2025 Richard S. Caliguiri Great Race on September 28, 2025, in an amount not to exceed SIXTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS ($16,909.75) over one (1) yearResolutionAction: Affirmatively Recommended Passed
A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended. The motion carried.
- 2025-2619 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through AG: A: 2610 Bedford Avenue, 10-C-76 (Council District 6), B: 2612 Bedford Avenue, 10-C-77 (Council District 6), [C: 0 Francis Street, 10-H-140 (Council District 6) DELETED], [D: 2903 Centre Avenue, 27-E-37 (Council District 6) DELETED], E: 5360 Hillcrest Street, 50-H-40 (Council District 9), F: 5362 Hillcrest Street, 50-H-41 (Council District 9), [G: 5406 Kincaid Street, 50-M-161 (Council District 9) DELETED], [H: 6940 Hartman Lane, 172-N-158 (Council District 9) DELETED], I: 0 Westmoreland Avenue, 173-B-8 (Council District 9), J: 1600 Lincoln Avenue, 173-B-128 (Council District 9), K: 4644 Chatsworth Street, 56-B-13 (Council District 5), L: 4642 Chatsworth Street, 56-B-14 (Council District 5), M: 4632 Chatsworth Street, 56-B-18 (Council District 5), N: 436 Parkwood Road, 13-N-253 (Council District 3), O: 42 Lafferty Avenue, 15-K-210 (Council District 3), P: 44 Lafferty Avenue, 15-K-211 (Council District 3), Q: 1611 Belasco Avenue, 35-F-113 (Council District 4), R: 0 Valle Rue Street, 20-F-237-0001 (Council District 2), S: 906 Valonia Street, 20-M-127 (Council District 2), T: 852 Suismon Street, 24-J-376 (Council District 1), U: 1133 Itin Street, 24-B-237 (Council District 1), V: 1125 Voskamp Street, 24-F-306 (Council District 1), W: 2046 Ley Street, 48-E-262 (Council District 1), X: 99 Fountain Street, 23-H-299 (Council District 1), Y: 40 W McIntyre Avenue, 46-F-93 (Council District 6), Z: 1601 Spring Garden Avenue, 47-M-155 (Council District 1), AA: 98 Watson Boulevard, 77-B-212 (Council District 1), AB: 0 Marshall Avenue, 45-N-113 (Council District 1), AC: 0 Richardson Avenue, 75-L-93 (Council District 1), AD: 3221 Central Avenue, 76-K-109 (Council District 1), AE: 237 E Meyers Street, 60-H-154 (Council District 4), AF: 4408 Armorhill Avenue, 90-M-92 (Council District 5), AG: 927 Armorhill Avenue, 91-F-189 (Council District 5)ResolutionAction: AMENDED Passed
A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried.
- 2025-2583 Resolution granting a vacation of 8th Street, from Penn Avenue to Fort Duquesne Blvd, the Northern portion of Maddock Place and an Unnamed Way, from 9th Street to its terminus, at no cost to the City, in the 2nd Ward, 1st Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.ResolutionAction: AMENDED Passed
A motion was made that this matter be AMENDED. The motion carried.