Standing Committees

Agenda

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

   Dr. Ronald Lynn Miller Chief Pomaj chakman-yajalaji ikhana hal-makina Sheree Jennings Yvonne F. Brown Unique Brown Special Agent Sunshine

4. FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MRS. STRASSBURGER, CHAIR
5. SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
6. 2026-0084 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code at Title Two: Fiscal, Article IX: Property Taxes, Chapter 263: Real Property Tax and Exemptions, Section 263.02 (a) Discount in advance, (b)(1) Optional tri-annual payments, and (d): Due Dates, so as to amend the discount date for the 2026 fiscal year.
   Ordinance
   Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

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

7. DEFERRED PAPERS
8. 2026-0039 Ordinance directing the Allegheny County Board of Elections to place before the qualified voters of the City of Pittsburgh at the 2026 May Primary Election a referendum question, “Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article Three, Legislative Branch, be amended by changing the budget approval rules to ensure timely passage at the end of legislative sessions?” (Public Hearing held 1/27/26)
   Ordinance
   Action: Held in Committee Passed

   A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/11/2026. The motion carried.

9. 2026-0040 Ordinance Directing the Allegheny County Board of Elections to place before the qualified voters of the City of Pittsburgh at the 2026 May Primary Election a referendum question, “Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article Three, Legislative Branch, be amended by changing public hearing notice requirements to adjust the public hearing notice requirements in light of changes in the public's consumption of newspapers of general circulation and increased use of digital media?”
   Ordinance
   Action: Held in Committee Passed

   A motion was made that this matter be Held in the Committee on Finance and Law , due back by 2/11/2026. The motion carried.

10. 2026-0051 Resolution amending resolution 880 of 2025 which reappropriated 2025 Seven Million Dollars ($7,000,000.00) of funds into 2026 to pay for 2025 Pittsburgh Water service costs when true-up calculations are finalized, by reducing the amount reappropriated by One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00).
    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 February 4th, 2026 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. MAYOR’S OFFICE United Inflatable Rides Inc – bounce house rental 495.55 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET [Clio Consulting – Beechview historic district survey and national register eval. 5,000.00 - DELETED] COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS Championship Chase – advertising campaign 1,250.00 Championship Chase – advertising campaign 1,249.00 CONTROLLER’S OFFICE The Hunt Group – pension check paper 2,706.30 Dewitt, Andrew – reimbursement for food purchased for meeting 23.62 DEPT OF HUMAN RESOURCES New Pittsburgh Courier – job advertisements 2,523.84 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Foxwall Emergency Medical Services – special event coverage (Pitt football, Steelers) 2,052.05 Foxwall Emergency Medical Services – special event coverage (Pitt football) 974.29 Harmony EMS – special event coverage (Steelers) 1,138.58 Harmony EMS – special event coverage (Steelers) 1,050.20 Munhall Area Prehospital – special event coverage (Pitt football, Steelers) 560.00 Munhall Area Prehospital – special event coverage (Pitt football) 300.00 Munhall Area Prehospital – special event coverage (Pitt football, Steelers) 610.00 Munhall Area Prehospital – special event coverage (Billy Strings) 240.00 Ford City Hose Co #1 Ambulance – special event coverage (Steelers) 1,265.52 Butler Ambulance Service – special event coverage (Steelers) 1,265.52 Rostraver/West Newton EMS – special event coverage (Steelers) 1,077.76 Pfund Superior Sales Co – repair of Stryker system 160.00 Rock n Rescue – equipment adjustment 223.96 BUREAU OF POLICE Precision Auto Express Repair – Durango repairs 850.30 Steel City Shredding – shredding services at various stations 144.00 Steel City Shredding – shredding services at various stations 448.00 Steel City Shredding – shredding services at various stations 416.00 Steel City Shredding – shredding services at various stations 240.00 DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION Nigam, Kamal – tennis court fee refund 1,584.00 Bowman, Gwen M – puppet shows for Concord Elementary 1,275.00 Tropical Adventure Entertainment – steelpan performance for Alphabet Trail & Tales 1,500.00 Barnyard Petting Zoo & Pony Rides – animals for Pgh County Fair 3,000.00 Story Mator LLC – storyteller for Alphabet Trail & Tales 650.00 North Fork Grinding & Machining Inc – Zamboni blade sharpening 579.00 Towlift Inc – Kubota plow issue 1,876.66 Sheraden Senior Ctr Advisory Council – reimbursement for program instructor payments 500.00 Allegheny County Health Dept – annual food service permit for Schenly Skating Rink 122.00
    Action: Approved Passed

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

12. INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS

    NONE

13. P-CARD APPROVALS
14. Item 0004-2026 P-Cards
    Invoices
    Action: Approved Passed

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

15. PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE, MR. COGHILL, CHAIR
16. SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
17. 2026-0072 Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to accept a donation from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the amount of TEN MILLION ($10,000,000.00) dollars to purchase Emergency Medical Service vehicles and equipment.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

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

18. NEW PAPERS
19. 2026-0057 Resolution amending resolution No. 958 of 2024, entitled “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 two ambulances. The grant proposal includes an ask of ONE MILLION ($1,000,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.” to accept the grant and authorize expenditures.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

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

20. PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE, MRS. SALINETRO, CHAIR
21. SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
22. 2026-0081 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the PNC Foundation for the purpose of receiving grant funds in the amount not to exceed TWO MILLION ($2,000,000.00) dollars for the purchase of snow removal equipment.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

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

23. NEW PAPERS
24. 2026-0060 Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to accept a donation from Michael Baker International in the amount of SIX THOUSAND ($6,000.00) dollars to purchase items for Safety Town and Safe Routes to School programming.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

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

25. 2026-0061 Resolution amending resolution No. 972 of 2024, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Public Works 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 Schenley Heights Pavilion Construction project. The grant proposal includes an ask of ONE MILLION ($1,000,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.” to accept the grant, decrease the amount, and authorize expenditures.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

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

26. 2026-0062 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement to provide membership dues with the National Association of City Transportation Officials Inc. (“NACTO”) from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, not to exceed Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

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

27. 2026-0063 Resolution granting a vacation of Eshelman Street, from Perrysville Avenue to its terminus, at no cost to the City, in the 25th Ward, 1st Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

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

28. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, MR. CHARLAND, CHAIR
29. NEW PAPERS
30. 2026-0056 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service to enter into an agreement with Goodwill of Southwestern PA for administrative services related to the 2026 Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program at a cost not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

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

31. INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE, ASSET MANAGEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR
32. NEW PAPERS
33. 2026-0058 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement or agreements or amendments thereto with Solutions4Networks for network support services, to provide information technology consulting services and resources as needed for on-site or remote engineering design and support, including firewall, core networking, and edge networking support, at a cost not-to-exceed Forty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Five Dollars ($44,835) over one year.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

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

34. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. MOSLEY, CHAIR
35. SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
36. 2026-0073 Resolution authorizing a cooperation agreement or agreements providing for the transfer of funds not to exceed Twenty Million One Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Nineteen Dollars and Zero Cents ($20,188,019.00) Twenty-Seven Million One Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Nineteen Dollars and Zero Cents ($27,188,019.00) to the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase and leasing of vehicles, equipment and accessories, equipment support infrastructure, and professional services for use by City of Pittsburgh Departments.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

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

37. NEW PAPERS
38. 2026-0059 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 122-140 Auburn Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, at no cost to the City.
    Resolution
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

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

39. Untitled item
40. COUNCILWOMAN SALINETRO WILL MOTION TO BRING BACK BILL# 2025-2224
41. DEFERRED PAPERS
42. 2026-0039 Ordinance directing the Allegheny County Board of Elections to place before the qualified voters of the City of Pittsburgh at the 2026 May Primary Election a referendum question, “Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article Three, Legislative Branch, be amended by changing the budget approval rules to ensure timely passage at the end of legislative sessions?” (Public Hearing held 1/27/26)
    Ordinance
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

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

43. 2026-0039 Ordinance directing the Allegheny County Board of Elections to place before the qualified voters of the City of Pittsburgh at the 2026 May Primary Election a referendum question, “Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article Three, Legislative Branch, be amended by changing the budget approval rules to ensure timely passage at the end of legislative sessions?” (Public Hearing held 1/27/26)
    Ordinance
    Action: RESCINDED Passed

    A motion was made to RESCINDED the 1 week hold. The motion carried.

44. 2026-0040 Ordinance Directing the Allegheny County Board of Elections to place before the qualified voters of the City of Pittsburgh at the 2026 May Primary Election a referendum question, “Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article Three, Legislative Branch, be amended by changing public hearing notice requirements to adjust the public hearing notice requirements in light of changes in the public's consumption of newspapers of general circulation and increased use of digital media?”
    Ordinance
    Action: Affirmatively Recommended Passed

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

45. 2026-0040 Ordinance Directing the Allegheny County Board of Elections to place before the qualified voters of the City of Pittsburgh at the 2026 May Primary Election a referendum question, “Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article Three, Legislative Branch, be amended by changing public hearing notice requirements to adjust the public hearing notice requirements in light of changes in the public's consumption of newspapers of general circulation and increased use of digital media?”
    Ordinance
    Action: RESCINDED Passed

    A motion was made to RESCINDED the 1 week hold. The motion carried.

46. 2025-2224 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 Residential Planned Unit Development District at Subsection 902.01.D.2.a to be identified as (1) Banksville Golden Horizons; at Article IV: Planning Districts, Chapter 909: Planned Development Districts, Section 909.02: PUD, Planned Unit Development District, by creating a new Residential Planned Unit Development District at Subsection 909.02.D.7 to be identified as Banksville Golden Horizons including rules and regulations; and by amending the City of Pittsburgh Zoning Map by changing from RM-M, Residential Multi-Unit Moderate Density and R1D-L, Residential Single-Unit Detached Low Density to Banksville Golden Horizons property consisting of the present Marian Manor and an adjacent parcel of vacant commercial land bisected by Greenboro Lane, all located in the 20th Ward. (Sent to the Planning Commission for a Report & Recommendation on 9/22/25) (Resent to the Planning Commission for a Report & Recommendation on 2/4/26) (Needs to be held for a Public Hearing)
    Ordinance
    Action: Referred for Report and Recommendation Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Referred for Report and Recommendation to the Planning Commission. The motion carried.

47. 2025-2224 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 Residential Planned Unit Development District at Subsection 902.01.D.2.a to be identified as (1) Banksville Golden Horizons; at Article IV: Planning Districts, Chapter 909: Planned Development Districts, Section 909.02: PUD, Planned Unit Development District, by creating a new Residential Planned Unit Development District at Subsection 909.02.D.7 to be identified as Banksville Golden Horizons including rules and regulations; and by amending the City of Pittsburgh Zoning Map by changing from RM-M, Residential Multi-Unit Moderate Density and R1D-L, Residential Single-Unit Detached Low Density to Banksville Golden Horizons property consisting of the present Marian Manor and an adjacent parcel of vacant commercial land bisected by Greenboro Lane, all located in the 20th Ward. (Sent to the Planning Commission for a Report & Recommendation on 9/22/25) (Resent to the Planning Commission for a Report & Recommendation on 2/4/26) (Needs to be held for a Public Hearing)
    Ordinance
    Action: AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE Passed

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

48. LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MR. WILSON, CHAIR
49. 2025-2224 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 Residential Planned Unit Development District at Subsection 902.01.D.2.a to be identified as (1) Banksville Golden Horizons; at Article IV: Planning Districts, Chapter 909: Planned Development Districts, Section 909.02: PUD, Planned Unit Development District, by creating a new Residential Planned Unit Development District at Subsection 909.02.D.7 to be identified as Banksville Golden Horizons including rules and regulations; and by amending the City of Pittsburgh Zoning Map by changing from RM-M, Residential Multi-Unit Moderate Density and R1D-L, Residential Single-Unit Detached Low Density to Banksville Golden Horizons property consisting of the present Marian Manor and an adjacent parcel of vacant commercial land bisected by Greenboro Lane, all located in the 20th Ward. (Sent to the Planning Commission for a Report & Recommendation on 9/22/25) (Resent to the Planning Commission for a Report & Recommendation on 2/4/26) (Needs to be held for a Public Hearing)
    Ordinance
    Action: RESCINDED Passed

    A motion was made to RESCINDED the Report and Recommendation. The motion carried.