Standing Committees
TL;DR
Pittsburgh City Council's Standing Committees met on April 1, 2026, to approve multiple resolutions adjusting the city's 2026 budget, including a $500,000 increase to the Parks Trust Fund and staffing changes in the Emergency Medical Services bureau. The meeting also introduced three new ordinances restricting immigration enforcement in city spaces and approved vendor invoices and departmental expenses totaling thousands of dollars.
Key Decisions
- Parks Trust Fund Budget Increase Approved for consideration
- EMS Staffing Change (District Chief to Assistant Chief) Approved for consideration
- American Rescue Plan Funding Reallocation Approved for consideration
- Immigration Enforcement Restrictions Ordinances Introduced for consideration (3 ordinances restricting immigration enforcement in city spaces)
- Vendor and Departmental Invoice Approvals Approved for payment processing
Agenda
- STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
- PRE-AGENDA - APPOINTMENTS AND/OR RE-APPOINTMENTS
- Untitled item
- ROLL CALL
- MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA
- PUBLIC COMMENT
- FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MRS. STRASSBURGER, CHAIR
- NEW PAPERS
- 2026-0278 Resolution amending Resolution 933 of 2024, which reappropriated federal American Rescue Plan funding, by updating the approved projects as outlined in Exhibit A, version 10.Resolution
- 2026-0279 Resolution amending Resolution 838 of 2025, which fixed the number of officers and employees of the City of Pittsburgh for the 2026 fiscal year, and the rate of compensation thereof, and set maximum levels for designated positions, by eliminating one District Chief and adding one Assistant Chief in the Department of Public Safety Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.Resolution
- 2026-0280 Resolution amending Resolution 841 of 2025 which authorized appropriations, salaries, and capital expenditures of the Parks Trust Fund for the 2026 Fiscal Year, beginning January 1, 2026 by increasing the spend amount by Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000).Resolution
- 2026-0281 Resolution amending Resolution 60 of 2026 authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Justin Hickox and their legal counsel, Steenland Law, PLLC, for a single payment in 2026 in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), in full and final of an employment matter. (Executive Session held for 3/24/26)Resolution
- 2026-0285 Resolution amending resolution 835 of 2025, which made appropriations to pay the expenses of conducting the public business of the City of Pittsburgh and for meeting the debt charges thereof for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2026.Resolution
- 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 April 1st 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. CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK Wilson, Bobby – parking reimbursement for Allegheny Conference Annual Meeting (Dist. 1) 8.00 Wilson, Bobby – parking reimbursement for Northside Chamber Annual Luncheon (Dist. 1) 6.00 Wilson, Bobby – parking reimbursement for Visit Pittsburgh Annual Meeting (Dist. 1) 15.00 Wilson, Bobby – PA Turnpike tolls accrued on trip to Harrisburg (Dist. 1) 106.30 Hluska, Julianne – reimbursement for annual membership for Northside Chamber of Commerce (Dist. 1) 225.00 Sheraden Community Council – donation for annual cleanup (Dist. 2) 300.00 Wilson, Leigh Ann – reimbursement for easel pads purchased for office (Dist. 2) 27.60 Fisher, Kaitlyn – reimbursement for supplies purchased for event (Dist. 4) 65.88 Byko, Laura – reimbursement for MailChimp subscription for office (Dist. 5) 39.25 Boone, Patsy – reimbursement for food for Iftar Dinner event (Dist. 5) 900.00 Boone, Patsy – reimbursement for food for Iftar Dinner event (Dist. 8) 1,596.00 Strassburger, Erika – reimbursement for donation for OPDC event (Dist. 8) 250.00 Mosley, Khari – reimbursement for JCC Big Night Derby ticket (Dist. 9) 157.50 CONTROLLER’S OFFICE Allygn LLC – consultant to review Board tabs and contracts for PPS 2,500.00 DEPT OF FINANCE Hovis, Jeffrey – reimbursement for payment kiosk annual support 66.00 New Pittsburgh Courier – advertising for treasurers’ sale 1,936.85 DEPT OF CITY PLANNING Kunak, Kevin – reimbursement for APA membership and AICP dues 798.90 DEPT OF PERMITS, LICENSES, & INSPECTIONS Building and Fire Code Academy – HVAC/Mechanical 1 day training 3,700.00 Building and Fire Code Academy – Electrical 1 day training 3,700.00 Building and Fire Code Academy – Fire Suppression 1 day training 3,700.00 BUREAU OF POLICE Markl Supply – SWAT ammunition 4,450.96 James Floral & Gift Shoppe – Zone 5 ceremony floral 204.85 S&D Calibration Services – Accutrak certification 455.75 Pittsburgh File Box Co – file boxes for evidence storage 358.75 Center for Emergency Medicine of W. PA – CPR certification cards 4,945.00 DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS Rocco, Chance – reimbursement for certification 162.00 Wilson Furniture Store – recliner for Wellness Room at EMS 4 659.00 Wilson Furniture Store – 2 wall recliners 1,417.00 PA Dept of Labor & Industry – boiler inspections 861.32 Fox Chapel Stone & Supply Inc – stone for flower bed repair at Highland Park 2,500.00 Sonitrol Security Systems – burglary monitoring for SWAT garage 135.00 Sonitrol Security Systems – burglary monitoring for SWAT Admin Building 135.00 Tree Pittsburgh – tree tender training for DPW staff 2,500.00 DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION Conner, Rachelle – reimbursement for supplies purchased for Valentine’s event 86.56 Miller, Alycia – lifeguard instructor certifications for 5 people 1,000.00 Farmspread LLC – online management tool for Farmers Markets 1,904.00
- INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS To: The Honorable President and Members of Council From: Office of Management and Budget Date: 3/27/2026 Re: Intradepartmental transfer --- Dear President and Members of Council: Per Resolution 839 of 2025, which authorizes City Council to approve intradepartmental transfers throughout the 2026 Fiscal Year, the Office of Management and Budget would like to make the following transfer(s):--- Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Amount from: $27,000.00 from 220000.57531 Vehicles Amount to: $27,000.00 to 220000.56151 Operational Supplies This transfer is to cover the cost of supplies for the Medical Decon truck and freight fees for the truck.
- P-CARD APPROVALS
- Item 0012-2026 P-CardsInvoices
- PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE, MR. COGHILL, CHAIR
- NEW PAPERS
- 2026-0286 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 6: Conduct, Article I: Regulated Rights and Actions by adding a new Chapter 630A: Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement, to place certain restrictions on the collection and use of information related to citizenship and immigration status, place certain restrictions on the use of City assets, prohibit certain forms of discrimination in City services, and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.Ordinance
- 2026-0288 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Six: Conduct, Article I: Regulated Rights and Actions, by adding Chapter 630B - Prohibiting Immigration Enforcement in City-Owned or Operated Spaces; and amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Five: Traffic, Article I: Administration, Chapter 503 - Enforcement and Control, by adding Section 503.21 - Prohibiting Immigration Enforcement in City-Owned or Operated Spaces.Ordinance
- 2026-0289 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Six: Conduct, Article I: Regulated Rights and Actions, by adding Chapter 630C - Protecting Community Spaces.Ordinance
- PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE, MRS. SALINETRO, CHAIR
- DEFERRED PAPERS
- 2026-0203 Resolution authorizing acceptance by the City of Pittsburgh of the dedication of two City owned parcels (49-S-500) and (49-R-296), located in the 9th Ward, 7th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, at no cost to the City.Resolution
- NEW PAPERS
- 2026-0276 Resolution amending Resolution No. 240 of 2025, effective April 17, 2025, entitled “authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, between the City of Pittsburgh and Pashek + MTR, for the professional geotechnical remediation plan and engineering services, at a cost not to exceed Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand, One Hundred and Seventy Dollars ($415,170.00),” by increasing the total allocation by the amount of Twenty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($26,257.50) for a new not to exceed amount of Four Hundred Forty-One Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($441,427.50).Resolution
- 2026-0277 Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into certain permanent and temporary construction easements in order to advance the Stormwater Management and Noise Control Improvements to Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Firing Range project, at no cost to the City.Resolution
- INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE, ASSET MANAGEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR
- NEW PAPERS
- 2026-0287 Resolution authorizing and instructing the Department of Innovation & Performance to publish and submit a report on Surveillance Technologies.Resolution
- MOTIONS