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Agenda — 41 items

1. 1 STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA ▶ jump to 31:18
2. 2 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 15:34
3. 3 PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 15:55
4. 4 FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MRS. STRASSBURGER, CHAIR ▶ jump to 31:27
5. 5 NEW PAPERS
6. 6 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. 2025-2096 Affirmatively Recommended as Amended Pass ▶ jump to 31:33
7. 6 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. 2025-2096 AMENDED Pass
8. 7 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title One: Administrative, Article IX: Boards, Commissions, and Authorities, Chapter 179G: LGBTQIA+ Commission; to strengthen the work of the Commission by ensuring a dedicated staffer will oversee the Commission’s recruitment, budget, recommendations and event planning. 2025-2097 Affirmatively Recommended as Amended Pass ▶ jump to 94:48
9. 8 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through N: A: 3300 Webster Avenue (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6), [B: 5500 Camelia Street (COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7) DELETED], C: 0 Deary Street (COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9), D: 0 Lincoln Avenue (Council District 9), E: 2 Oakwood Place (Council District 9), F: 1617 Sterling Street (Council District 3), G: 1109 Brabec Street (Council District 1), H: 0 Eggers Street (Council District 1), I: 1136 South Side Avenue (COUNCIL DISTRICT 1), J: 0 Mcclure Ave (COUNCIL DISTRICT 1), K: 3302 Fleming Avenue (Council District 1), L: 3300 Fleming Avenue (Council District 1), M: 1117 Acacia Lane (Council District 1), N: 0 Charles Street (Council District 3). 2025-2098 Affirmatively Recommended as Amended Pass ▶ jump to 103:27
10. 8 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title One: Administrative, Article IX: Boards, Commissions, and Authorities, Chapter 179G: LGBTQIA+ Commission; to strengthen the work of the Commission by ensuring a dedicated staffer will oversee the Commission’s recruitment, budget, recommendations and event planning. 2025-2097 AMENDED Pass
11. 9 Resolution repealing an item in Resolution Number 675 of 2022, effective date December 2, 2022, in order to rescind the sale. 2025-2099 Affirmatively Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 105:42
12. 10 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to accept deeds conveying all right, title, and interest in parcels 46-E-44 and 46-E-46, located at 2716 N. Charles Street, in the 26th Ward and Council District 6, to the City of Pittsburgh to advance the Fowler Park Master Plan and authorizing the payment of One Dollar ($1) in exchange for the parcels. 2025-2100 Affirmatively Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 106:10
13. 10 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through N: A: 3300 Webster Avenue (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6), [B: 5500 Camelia Street (COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7) DELETED], C: 0 Deary Street (COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9), D: 0 Lincoln Avenue (Council District 9), E: 2 Oakwood Place (Council District 9), F: 1617 Sterling Street (Council District 3), G: 1109 Brabec Street (Council District 1), H: 0 Eggers Street (Council District 1), I: 1136 South Side Avenue (COUNCIL DISTRICT 1), J: 0 Mcclure Ave (COUNCIL DISTRICT 1), K: 3302 Fleming Avenue (Council District 1), L: 3300 Fleming Avenue (Council District 1), M: 1117 Acacia Lane (Council District 1), N: 0 Charles Street (Council District 3). 2025-2098 AMENDED Pass
14. 11 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. 2025-2109 Held in Committee Pass ▶ jump to 106:45
15. 12 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 797 of 2017, effective December 28, 2017, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2018 Capital Budget and the 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2018 through 2023 Capital Improvement Program” to decrease Park Reconstruction by Fifty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars and Twenty-Six Cents ($54,683.26) and increase Facility Improvements - Sports Facilities by Fifty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars and Twenty-Six Cents ($54,683.26). 2025-2119 Affirmatively Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 108:15
16. 13 Resolution transferring the amount of nine thousand dollars ($9,000.00) within the 2025 Operating Budget from City Council Districts Supplies, Postage to the Department of Public Works Bureau of Operations Supplies, Operational Supplies for the purpose of purchasing litter cans in Council District 4. 2025-2128 Affirmatively Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 109:11
17. 14 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 August 27th, 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 Allen Place Community – donation (Dist. 1) 200.00 Lancaster Archery Supply – archery netting (Dist. 4) 568.66 Pittsburgh Area Lutheran Ministries – event donation (Dist. 5) 150.00 Gross, Deborah L – reimbursement for 3 conference registrations (Dist. 7) 150.00 Boone, Patsy – SHUC magazine sponsorship (Dist. 8) 250.00 Spectra Associates Inc – archival telescoping binders 1,875.50 Driggs Transport LLC – city in the street transportation for seniors (Dist. 9) 300.00 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Maher Duessel – audit services (Arnold Palmer Learning Center) 3,500.00 Maher Duessel – audit services (Davis Avenue Pedestrian Bridge) 3,500.00 DEPT OF INNOVATION & PERFORMANCE Abdelsamie, Cherin – reimbursement for course books 155.15 McGrath, Scott – mileage reimbursement 123.20 Hill, Stacy – reimbursement for refreshments for team meeting 21.12 RPC Video – workplace training controller 1,678.00 Rowden, Jacque – reimbursement for new hire lunch 31.99 COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS Lamar – 2 employment discrimination billboards 4,650.00 Port Authority – employment discrimination bus ads 900.00 Port Authority – employment discrimination bus ads 600.00 Port Authority – employment discrimination bus ads 600.00 DEPT OF FINANCE New Pittsburgh Courier – Treasurer’s Sales advertising 3,076.65 New Pittsburgh Courier – Treasurer’s Sales advertising 3,954.56 New Pittsburgh Courier – Treasurer’s Sales advertising 2,323.22 DEPT OF LAW Pacer Service Center – legal publication subscription 361.50 Bernstein-Burkley, PC – outside legal counsel 4,185.50 Allegheny County Bar Association – annual membership renewal 200.00 Allegheny County Bar Association – annual membership renewal 110.00 Tyler Mountain Water – office water 299.25 Tyler Mountain Water – office water 83.50 Tyler Mountain Water – office water 106.80 Alrows LLC – copies of documents for case 350.00 Pittsburgh Trophy – city solicitors recognition plaque 1,265.85 West A Thomson Reuters Business – legal publication subscription 1,127.71 Sargent’s Court Reporting Service Inc – transcripts 781.60 Walsh Barnes, PC – mediation services 1,543.12 Wolters Kluwer Law & Business – legal publication subscription 4,196.54 Esquire Deposition Solutions LLC – transcripts 465.30 Petrucci Engineering Consultants – forensic engineering services 706.00 Center for Musculoskeletal Evaluations – medical expert 1,980.00 OFFICE OF MUNICIPAL INVESTIGATIONS Trans Union Corporation – credit checks on employment candidates 252.60 Net Transcripts Inc – transcription of case interviews 565.02 DEPT OF HUMAN RESOURCES & CIVIL SERVICE ACS, a Division of IdentiSys Inc – supplies for HR camera 1,373.44 DEPT OF CITY PLANNING Scharff, Thomas – reservation of vendor space 25.00 Spooner, Sharon – conference registration reimbursement 65.00 New Pittsburgh Courier –historic nomination ad 119.48 DEPT OF PERMITS, LICENSES, & INSPECTIONS Building & Fire Code Academy – 1 day training 3,000.00 DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - ADMIN Kunash, Bret – mileage reimbursement 101.50 Leadership Pittsburgh Inc –tuition for Leadership Development Initiative 2,000.00 Farrell, Jessica – reimbursement for Coffee with Cops event 40.00 Foremost Promotions – branded items for National Night Out 2,343.50 Foremost Promotions – branded items for National Night Out 2,565.50 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Monroeville Volunteer Fire Co #4 – special event coverage (Rock, Reggae, & Relief) 253.88 Ford City Hose Co #1 Ambulance – special event coverage (Anthrocon) 698.17 Ford City Hose Co #1 Ambulance – special event coverage (Phil Wickham, Vintage Grant Prix, Pirates) 1,967.58 Ford City Hose Co #1 Ambulance – special event coverage (Picklesburgh) 1,966.34 Munhall Area Prehospital – special event coverage (WWE Raw) 290.00 Munhall Area Prehospital – special event coverage (Picklesburgh) 480.00 North Eastern Uniforms & Equipment – decontamination wipes 20.00 Rostraver/West Newton EMS – special event coverage (Picklesburgh) 2,362.46 Quality Emergency Medical Services – special event coverage (Ghost, Pirates) 1,011.23 Lower Valley Ambulance Service – special event coverage (Ghost) 200.00 BUREAU OF POLICE Dunn, Maxfield – training reimbursement 746.00 Gobrecht, Lucas – training reimbursement 297.00 Strack –radio headsets for Police HQ 3,961.87 Strack – SWAT operator headsets 4,216.52 Saldutte, Michael – training reimbursement 99.00 Hough & Hough Farms – hay for Mounted Unit 4,800.00 Glock Inc – Shooting Range firearm supplies/parts 918.97 Cowboy Concealments LLC – streetlight camera 4,095.00 S&D Calibration Services – Accutrak certification 465.25 Cunningham, Anthony W – reimbursement for Kids Camp Activity 1,915.00 Keystone Rubber Stamp Co – return address stamp for Tow Pound 53.85 Pittsburgh File-Box Co – evidence/property storage boxes 358.75 North Eastern Uniforms & Equipment – sergeant badges 4,925.00 Allegheny Equine Association – medication for Mounted Unit horse 43.34 Golden Bone Pet Resort Inc – K9 care 2,228.40 MCI A Verizon Company – long distance service 40.84 BUREAU OF FIRE Hydro Test Products – new parts for POSI machine 225.00 Hydro Test Products – calibration of POSI machine 139.62 Mobile Health Services Inc – annual HazMat physicals 1,032.00 Zenobi, Delmar – ergometers stickers 100.00 Flashover Fire Apparatus & Equipment Co – ratcheting wrench for firefighting 2,770.00 DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS Kelley, Michael – reimbursement for membership renewal 440.00 Alpine Allegheny Inc – Highland Park fountain repair 2,367.00 Prof. Svc. Industries – asbestos survey at Moore Rec Center 1,740.00 DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION Neilly Canvas Goods Company – specialty banners 225.00 NCR Payment Solutions LLC – quarterly tennis clinic import fees 196.10 First Tee Pittsburgh – group tennis clinic 750.00 Meunier, Daniel – Stars at Riverview performance 600.00 Humphries, Roger – Reservoir of Jazz performance 650.00 Clewer, George A II – CommUnity concert performance 933.81 Edmonson, Jillian – Beethoven, Bach, and Brunch performance 350.00 Roger A Barbour – CommUnity concert performance 500.00 Burkett, Erin – Stars at Riverview performance 600.00 Chamber Music Pittsburgh – Beethoven, Bach, and Brunch performance 1,000.00 Wilson, Anthony – CommUnity & Reggae at Riverview concert performances 1,000.00 Pittsburgh Food Policy Council – reimbursement for Food Symposium breakfast cost 1,135.28 Peart, Bram – reimbursement for work boots 150.00 K2 Solutions – explosive detection services for 4th of July 1,565.92 S&S Trophy Inc – basketball trophies 432.00 Allegheny County Health Dept – annual health permit (Beechview HAL) 122.00 Allegheny County Health Dept – annual food service permit (Ammon Rec) 122.00 Burgh Bus LLC – 4th of July shuttle bus to Grandview 1,750.00 Paint Monkey Inc – Roving Art Cart painting artist 900.00 Paint Monkey Inc – Roving Art Cart painting artist 2,250.00 Coradi, Judith – Roving Art Cart balloon artist 3,425.00 Coradi, Judith – Roving Art Cart balloon artist 1,125.00 Steve Groves Mediaworks LLC – Reggae at Riverview photography 300.00 ZeroFossil Inc – Reservoir of Jazz stage rental 2,030.00 Homewood Sr Ctr Advisory Council – reimbursement for food/dj for Juneteenth event 567.96 Lampenfield, Robert Jr – Reggae at Riverview performance 800.00 Runner’s High – timing for Greenfield Glide 1,387.75 Clear Speak Inc – Reservoir of Jazz performance 650.00 B.I.G. Cleaning Services – deep cleaning of McKinley Community Center 848.20 Brown, Bayley – Roving Art Cart puppeteer 875.00 Hellinger, Alexandra Rose – Roving Art Cart puppeteer 875.00 Wendt, Thomas – Reservoir of Jazz performance 650.00 Coleman, Ellie – mileage reimbursement 726.67 Mastroianni, Michele – mileage reimbursement 364.00 Goodwin, Brianne – mileage reimbursement 184.94 Musico, Amy – mileage reimbursement 480.20 Donald, Scott – mileage reimbursement 578.83 Baird, Wesley – mileage reimbursement 1,053.99 DEPT OF MOBILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE PA Public Utility Commission – PA One Call fines 500.00 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 112:29
18. 15 INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS To: The Honorable President and Members of Council From: Office of Management and Budget Date: 08/22/2025 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):--- Department: Commission on Human Relations Amount from: $3,000 from 105000.53509 Computer Maintenance Amount to: $3,000 from 105000.56161 Operational Supplies This transfer is to cover the costs of supplies for the remainder of the year. Department: Department of Public Works – Bureau of Operations Amount from: $50,000 from 420000.56401 Materials Amount to: $50,000 to 420000.57501 Machinery Equipment This transfer is to cover expenses from heavy equipment rentals. Department: Department of Public Works – Bureau of Environmental Services Amount from: $730 from 430000.55501 Printing & Binding Amount to: $730 to 430000.53101 Administrative Fees This transfer is to cover certification fees with Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania. Approved Pass ▶ jump to 112:51
19. 16 P-CARD APPROVALS ▶ jump to 113:09
20. 17 P-Cards Item 0029-2025 Approved Pass
21. 18 PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE, MR. COGHILL, CHAIR ▶ jump to 113:23
22. 19 DEFERRED PAPERS
23. 20 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Community College of Allegheny County to enact a precepting program, allowing students to learn professional skills from City employees in the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services for training and educational purposes, at zero cost to the City. 2025-1531 Affirmatively Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 113:28
24. 21 PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE, MRS. WARWICK, CHAIR ▶ jump to 114:16
25. 22 SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
26. 23 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into agreements for the construction of the combined use asset to be known as Fire Station 20 / Medic 12. The total project cost for construction with contingency is not to exceed Seventeen Million Six Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Eight Dollars ($17,696,968). The bidding process has concluded with preliminary awards allocated to Franjo Construction in the amount of Eleven Million Three Hundred Thirty Four Thousand Two Hundred ($11,334,200.00) for General Construction, to First American in the amount of One Million Five Hundred Ninety Thousand Five Hundred ($1,590,500.00) for Mechanical Construction, to Right Electric in the amount of Two Million Two Hundred Eighty One Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Three ($2,281,223.00) for Electrical Construction and to Wheels Mechanical in the amount of Eight Hundred Ninety Four Thousand Five Hundred ($894,500.00) for Plumbing Construction. 2025-2147 Held in Committee Pass ▶ jump to 114:22
27. 24 LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MR. WILSON, CHAIR ▶ jump to 115:20
28. 25 DEFERRED PAPERS
29. 26 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article V, Use Regulations, Chapter 911, Primary Uses, Section 911.02, Use Table, by adding a new use, “Interim Housing”, and supplementing Section 911.04, “Use Standards”, by adding standards for the same. (Sent to the Planning Commission for a Report and Recommendation on 11/25/24) (Report and Recommendation received on 1/22/25) (Public Hearing held 8/26/25) 2024-1214 Affirmatively Recommended as Amended Pass ▶ jump to 115:27
30. 27 SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
31. 28 Resolution approving Conditional Use Application under the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V, Chapter 911, Section 911.02 for Pittsburgh Water, property owners, for authorization of new construction and site work at the Pittsburgh Water campus located at 900 Freeport Road, Block and Lot 171-B-1-2, zoned “RIV-IMU” Riverfront Industrial Mixed Use, 12th Ward, Council District No. 9. (Public Hearing held 9/25/25) 2025-2151 Held for Cablecast Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 121:23
32. 29 INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE, ASSET MANAGEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR ▶ jump to 122:12
33. 29 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article V, Use Regulations, Chapter 911, Primary Uses, Section 911.02, Use Table, by adding a new use, “Interim Housing”, and supplementing Section 911.04, “Use Standards”, by adding standards for the same. (Sent to the Planning Commission for a Report and Recommendation on 11/25/24) (Report and Recommendation received on 1/22/25) (Public Hearing held 8/26/25) 2024-1214 AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE Pass
34. 30 RECOMMITTED PAPERS
35. 31 Resolution amending Resolution 877-2024, authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance, and the Office of the Mayor, to enter into an agreement or agreements or amendments thereto with Incapsulate, now doing business as Accenture, to upgrade the City’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and our related capabilities and processes, by increasing the approved amount by Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) for a total cost not-to-exceed One Million One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Five Dollars and Thirty-Three Cents ($1,125,755.33) over three (3) years, subject to appropriation by City Council in future budget years. 2025-2058 Held in Committee Pass ▶ jump to 122:18
36. 32 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. MOSLEY, CHAIR ▶ jump to 123:20
37. 33 DEFERRED PAPERS
38. 34 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. 2025-1964 Held in Committee Pass ▶ jump to 123:25
39. 35 NEW PAPERS
40. 36 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 933 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, at no cost to the city. 2025-2094 Affirmatively Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 123:53
41. 37 Ordinance authorizing the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the Borough of Mount Oliver (“Borough”) with regard to the City providing emergency medical services to the Borough pursuant to the General Local Government Code, 53 Pa. C.S. §§2301 et seq., for a total compensation of EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($87,500) over five years. 2025-2118 Affirmatively Recommended Pass ▶ jump to 124:31