Standing Committees

Agenda

1. STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
2. PRE-AGENDA - APPOINTMENTS AND/OR RE-APPOINTMENTS
3. 2026-0853 Resolution appointing Jennifer Cash Wade to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board with a term to expire September 6, 2030.
   Appointment-Requiring Vote
4. ROLL CALL
5. MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MRS. STRASSBURGER, CHAIR
8. DEFERRED PAPERS
9. 2026-0847 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant payable in favor of Vibrant Pittsburgh for one year membership dues in an amount not to exceed FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS and ZERO CENTS ($50,000.00).
   Resolution
10. NEW PAPERS
11. 2026-0982 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Patrick Goodfellow in an amount not to exceed THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTEEN DOLLARS AND NINETY-THREE CENTS ($3,615.93) over one year, in full and final settlement of a claim (2026-CLAIM-0070) for damage to his parked vehicle near 54 Carrick Avenue from a City ES Recycling vehicle on February 2, 2026. (Executive Session held 10/13/26)
    Resolution
12. 2026-0983 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Tomer Elbaz in an amount not to exceed THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($3,600.00) over one year, in full and final settlement of a claim (2026-CLAIM-0071) for damage to his parked vehicle near 3815 Hoosic Avenue from a City ES vehicle on January 8, 2026. (Executive Session held 10/13/26)
    Resolution
13. 2026-0984 Resolution transferring the amount of four thousand seven hundred sixty-eight dollars and eighty-seven cents ($4,768.87) within the 2026 Operating Budget from City Council Districts Supplies, Postage to the Department of Finance Supplies, Postage to account for the cost of postage meter usage and stamps for the months of July through September.
    Resolution
14. 2026-0985 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Two: Fiscal, Article I: Budget, by adding a new Chapter 222: Budget Training.
    Ordinance
15. 2026-0986 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code Title One: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 161: Contracts, Section 161.14 Purchasing Cards.
    Ordinance
16. 2026-0987 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title 1: Fiscal, Article I: Administration, by amending Chapter 219: Operating Budget, to add publicly broadcasted quarterly financial reporting requirements on the condition of the City of Pittsburgh’s financial outlook.
    Ordinance
17. 2026-0991 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Two, Fiscal, Article One, Administration, Chapter 219, Operating Budget, by adding a new subsection 219.09, titled, “City of Pittsburgh Organizational Chart,” requiring the submission and maintenance of current organizational charts for City offices and departments.
    Ordinance
18. 2026-0994 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 1: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 161: Contracts, Section 161.01A: Required Approvals from City Council for Designated City Contracts to require approval by City Council for certain contracts done through cooperative purchasing.
    Ordinance
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 October 21st, 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 DISTRICTS/OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Carrick Community Council – donation to Halloween party event, D4 250.00 Coghill, Anthony – reimbursement for Governor’s Address in Harrisburg, D4 609.04 Coghill, Anthony – reimbursement for cleanup crew supplies, D4 79.75 Beechview Parent Faculty Association – donation for S’mores & Stories event, D4 150.00 Black Political Empowerment Project – donation to B-PEP Jazz event, D6 250.00 Turner, Grace – reimbursement for bagels & donuts for Homewood Working group meeting, D9 56.88 DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION & PERFORMANCE Pittsburgh Technology Council – annual membership 1,100.00 Scott McGrath – reimbursement for mileage, September 145.92 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE County of Allegheny IT Dept – data services to County real estate portal 147.74 DEPARTMENT OF LAW AKF Reporters Incorporated – court reporter 1,172.25 Integra Realty Resources Pittsburgh LLC – appraisal services 3,000.00 Walter De Treux – arbitrator services 3,575.00 James M Darby – mediator services 3,300.00 Gleason & Associates PC – statistical research and reporting services 487.50 Mid-Atlantic ADR LLC – arbitrator services 2,400.00 Margaret A Vitale – cardstock for copy brief 29.74 Samantha E Tower PC – arbitrator services 3,600.00 Source One Intel LLC – court hearing related services 250.00 Burns White LLC – mediation services 2,145.00 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND CIVIL SERVICE Janelle Smith – reimbursement for paying for a staff notary exam 80.00 DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING Carolyn Ristau – reimbursement for APA membership dues and exam 610.00 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Penn Care Inc – CPAP masks, ET tubes, tube holders, CO2 detectors 3,574.85 Penn Care Inc – i-gel packs 4,098.00 BUREAU OF POLICE Matthew Greenwalt – reimbursement for farrier services for mounted unit 4,230.00 Major Cities Chiefs Association – conference registration 700.00 Ryan McDonald – reimbursement for training supplies 285.00 BUREAU OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL Blue Pearl North Hills – veterinary services 1,242.38 DEPARTMENT OF PARK & RECREATION Bayley Brown – puppeteer for Roving Art Cart 250.00 Bayley Brown – puppet try on experiences for Roving Art Cart 750.00 Aryan Cheruvattath – puppet shows for Roving Art Cart 540.00 Aryan Cheruvattath – puppet shows for Roving Art Cart in RAD Parks 700.00 Tenique Mathieu – puppet shows for Roving Art Cart 540.00 Tenique Mathieu – puppet shows for Roving Art Cart in RAD Parks 700.00 Robert Lampenfield Jr – performance at Reggae at Riverview 1,500.00 Paint Monkey Inc – patriotic mural, 4th of July 4,999.99 Paint Monkey Inc – painting sessions for Citicamp 7/6/26-7/10/26 1,950.00 Balloons Instead – balloon decorations for Alphabet Tales and Trails 1,975.00 Mitchell Hall – performance at Riverview Park Day 600.00 Anni Mai & The Rhythm Of The Night – performance at Riverview Park Day 800.00 Cheryl Capezzuti – puppet making activities for Roving Art Cart 1,660.00 William Backa – 2027 Mascot Skate event preparation 1,725.60 Towlift Inc – preventative maintenance for Zamboni 1,914.49 Fireside Events – DJ for RiverBOO! 5k 2,155.00 Pittsburgh Trophy – awards, medals, and plaques for RiverBOO! 5k 867.31 Pro Knitwear – race shirts for RiverBOO! 5k 3,340.00 Allegheny Refrigeration Sales Inc – fridge repair at Warrington Recreation Center 427.40 Allegheny Refrigeration Sales Inc – ice maker repair at Beechview HAL 200.35 Jan-Pro of Pittsburgh And NE Ohio – cleaning at tennis office and bathrooms 325.00
20. INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS To: The Honorable President and Members of Council From: Office of Management and Budget Date: 10/16/2026 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 Works, Bureau of Administration Amount from: $10,000 from 410000.53509 (Computer Maintenance) Amount to: $10,000 to 410000.55701 (Transportation) For costs associated with anticipated mileage reimbursement for the remainder of the year. Department of Innovation & Performance Amount from: $300,000 from 103000.53509 (Computer Maintenance) Amount to: $300,000 to 103000.55201 (Telephone) For costs associated with anticipated Telecom expenses. Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Administration Amount from: $3,964.00 from 210000.56151 (Operational Supplies) Amount to: $3,964.00 to 210000.54101 (Cleaning) To cover costs incurred during hazardous materials cleanup. Department of Mobility & Infrastructure Amount from: $97,437.85 from 600000.54513 (Machinery & Equipment) Amount from: $26,487.25 from 600000.54205 (Engineering) Amount to: $30,000.00 to 600000.53509 (Computer Maintenance) Amount to: $3,000.00 to 600000.55701 (Transportation) Amount to: $90,925.10 to 600000.56401 (Materials) To cover costs associated with maintenance and materials through the end of the year.
21. P-CARD APPROVALS
22. Item 0037-2026 P-Cards
    Invoices
23. PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE, MR. COGHILL, CHAIR
24. NEW PAPERS
25. 2026-0974 Resolution amending Resolution No. 789 of 2025, which authorized the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into an Amended Agreement or Agreements with Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh for detention, care and/or euthanasia of domesticated animals, by increasing the approved amount by ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS ($151,295.00), for an amended total cost not-to-exceed TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR DOLLARS AND NINETY-FOUR CENTS ($2,521,594.94) over three (3) years.
    Resolution
26. PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE, MRS. SALINETRO, CHAIR
27. NEW PAPERS
28. 2026-0979 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to enter into an easement agreement or agreements with Columbia Gas of PA/MD Inc./Nisource and Frieda Rohn Living Trust for the installation and maintenance of a gas line through City-owned parcel ID 16-K-17.
    Resolution
29. 2026-0981 Resolution amending Resolution 561 of 2026 entitled, a Resolution authorizing the taking, appropriating, and condemning by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property rights in temporary construction easements and public right of way necessary for the completion of the comprehensive rehabilitation project for the Swindell Bridge, in the 26th Ward, for public transportation purposes through eminent domain and further authorizing the payment of just compensation and necessary and incidental acquisition costs related thereto at an amount to be distributed amongst property owners that in aggregate shall not to exceed Five Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($5,400.00), reimbursable at 95%; in order to correct identification of the subject property.
    Resolution
30. LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MR. WILSON, CHAIR
31. DEFERRED PAPERS
32. 2026-0008 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
33. 2026-0834 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article I, Introduction and Establishment, Chapter 901 General Provisions; Chapter 902 Zoning Districts in General; Article II, Base Zoning District Chapter 903 Residential Zoning Districts; Chapter 904 Mixed Use Zoning Districts; Chapter 905 Special Purpose Districts; Article III, Overlay Zoning Districts, Chapter 906 Environmental Overlay Districts; Chapter 907 Development Overlay Districts; Article IV, Planning Districts, Chapter 908 Public Realm Districts; Chapter 909 Planned Development Districts; Chapter 910 Downtown Districts; Article V, Use Regulations; Chapter 911 Primary Uses; Chapter 912 Accessory Uses and Structures; Chapter 913 Use Exceptions and Conditions Not Listed in Use Table; Article VI, Development Standards, Chapter 915 Environmental Performance Standards; Chapter 916 Residential Compatibility Standards; Chapter 918 Landscaping and Screening Standards; Chapter 919 Signs; Chapter 920 Child Care Regulations; Article VII, Nonconformities, Chapter 921 Nonconformities; Article VIII, Review and Enforcement, Chapter 922 Development Review Procedures; Article IX Measurements and Definitions, Chapter 925, Measurements; Chapter 926 Definitions. (Public Hearing held 10/13/26)
    Ordinance
34. NEW PAPERS
35. 2026-0993 Petition received in the City Clerk’s Office requesting a public hearing before City Council regarding the return of the “Workplace Accidents and the Law” historical marker to Market Square. The Petition is valid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter.
    Petition
36. RECREATION, YOUTH, AND SENIOR SERVICES COMMITTEE, MRS. BARBARA WARWICK, CHAIR
37. NEW PAPERS
38. 2026-0988 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for the purpose of providing meals in connection with the 2026-2027 Food Service Program. The total cost shall not exceed SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($750,000.00) over one (1) year.
    Resolution
39. INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE, ASSET MANAGEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR
40. NEW PAPERS
41. 2026-0975 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of OPEX CORPORATION for the purchase of two Windows 11 enabled FACLON PCs in an amount not to exceed ELEVEN-THOUSAND, FOUR-HUNDRED, AND SEVENTY DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($11,470.00).
    Resolution
42. 2026-0976 Resolution amending Resolution No. 125 of 2023, which authorized the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Open Innovation Plans, LLC, for records management software services by increasing the approved amount by SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($75,237.50), for an amended total cost not-to-exceed TWO HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED THIRTY DOLLARS AND FORTY-TWO CENTS ($206,930.42) over ten (10) years. (Waiver of Competitive Process Received)
    Resolution
43. 2026-0992 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant payable in favor of eDocs Technologies for the one-time purchase of a compatible scanner and warranty for an amount not to exceed EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS and ZERO CENTS ($8,845.00).
    Resolution
44. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. MOSLEY, CHAIR
45. NEW PAPERS
46. 2026-0977 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 7119 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, at no cost to the City.
    Resolution
47. 2026-0978 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 1 21st Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, at no cost to the City.
    Resolution
48. MOTIONS