Standing Committees
Council Chambers
Agenda — 37 items
- 1 STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
- 2 PRE-AGENDA - APPOINTMENTS AND/OR RE-APPOINTMENTS
- 3 Resolution appointing Jesse DiRenna as a Member of the Commission on Infrastructure Asset Reporting and Investment with a term to expire July 3, 2027.
- 4 ROLL CALL
- 5 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 6 FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MRS. STRASSBURGER, CHAIR
- 7 NEW PAPERS
- 8 Resolution amending Resolution 603 of 2024, authorizing the Mayor and the City Solicitor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Fisher Phillips LLP for legal services in connection with issues involving labor disputes, by increasing the cost by ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($150,000) for a new not to exceed amount of TWO HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($210,000) and adding one year for a new contract term of TWO (2) years. (Executive Session held 2/25/25) (Waiver of Competitive Process Received)
- 9 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. for expert legal services in connection with a litigation matter in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania filed at 2:18-cv-1567 for an amount not to exceed FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHTY-TWO DOLLARS AND NINETY CENTS ($54,082.90) over one year. (Executive Session held 2/25/25)
- 10 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Comber Miller, LLC for expert legal services in connection with a litigation matter in the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Pennsylvania filed at 2:18-cv-1567 for an amount not to exceed THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINE DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($35,109.00) over one year. (Executive Session held 2/25/25)
- 11 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Rauch, P.C. for expert legal services in connection with a litigation matter in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania filed at 2:18-cv-1567 for an amount not to exceed FORTY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($41,590.00) over one year. (Executive Session held 2/25/25)
- 12 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Major Cities Chiefs Association in an amount not to exceed SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($7,500.00), for payment of annual member dues.
- 13 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the U.S. Marshals Service in an amount not to exceed EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($8,900.00), to return seized funds in accordance with case 2:17cr304, filed in the United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania. (Executive Session held 2/25/25)
- 14 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms in an amount not to exceed NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS ($9,220.00), to return seized funds in accordance with case 2:21cr328, filed in the United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania. (Executive Session held 2/25/25)
- 15 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the U.S. Marshals Service in an amount not to exceed SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT DOLLARS ($6,428.00), to return seized funds in accordance with case 2:19cr255, filed in the United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania. (Executive Session held 2/25/25)
- 16 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 March 5th, 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 South Side Chamber of Commerce – event donation (Dist. 3) 150.00 Hill Top United Methodist Church – donation (Dist. 3) 250.00 McClinton, Derrick – photo booth for Take Your Child to Work Day (Dist. 4) 450.00 Byko, Laura – reimbursement for uber to community meeting (Dist. 5) 23.00 Greenfield School PTO – event donation (Dist. 5) 150.00 Murray, James – reimbursement for MailChimp (Dist. 7) 28.36 Murray, James – reimbursement for travel to train station (Dist. 7) 54.30 CONTROLLER’S OFFICE Carla Gaines – reimbursement for office supplies 47.89 Szalla, Jami – reimbursement for GFOA training 50.00 Eileen Kelly – reimbursement for office reception 113.14 DEPT OF CITY PLANNING Pleskovic, Kathleen Machenzie – APA membership dues reimbursement 564.00 Prendergast, Kyla – reimbursement for AICP renewal 564.00 Portugal, Keith - APA membership dues reimbursement 564.00 Rakus, Kate – reimbursement for Planning Commission catering 246.78 DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - ADMIN Airbourne Promotions – banner removal 4,900.00 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Municipal Emergency Services Inc – Hurst Combi tool tips 2,038.00 Phillips, Frank – coverage reimbursement (Monster Jam) 317.35 Oklahoma Ambulance Service – coverage reimbursement (Freeze volleyball) 285.62 BUREAU OF POLICE Devault, Nicholas – reimbursement for Sgt. Insignia 127.00 Thick Bikes LLC – new bicycle assembly 436.95 Range Systems Inc – Academy range back stop & install 4,606.46 BUREAU OF FIRE AGAS MFG Inc – flags 608.00 Butler County Community College – recruit live burn facility fee 1,675.00 North Eastern Uniforms & Equipment – jewelry 205.00 3 Rivers Fire Equipment – breathing air compressor maintenance 2,579.71 DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS Cox, Edward Jr – training reimbursement 250.00 Central Parts Warehouse – winter equipment parts 4,073.29 Huber, Kurt – reimbursement for clearances 37.95 DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION Betsy Ann Chocolates – cholate for Valentine’s on Ice 225.00 Rullo, Jason – photo booth for Valentine’s on Ice 375.00 Townsend, Gloria – reimbursement for food supplies for Senior Center Advisory Council swearing-in/orientation 364.95 South Side Senior Center Advisory – reimbursement for supplies used at warming center 129.77 Dowdel, Austin – refund for duplicate ticket purchased for Valentine’s on Ice 11.10 Altemose, Kelly - refund for duplicate ticket purchased for Valentine’s on Ice 11.10 Shah, Maria - refund for duplicate ticket purchased for Valentine’s on Ice 11.10 Thong, Sam – Valentine’s on Ice caricature drawings 900.00 Steel City Mobile Mini Golf – Valentine’s on Ice mini golf course 650.00 S&S Trophy Inc – trophy engravings/medallions 3,295.00 Haefeli, Emery Britton – live music at 2024 Pittsburgh County Fair 250.00 Hooker, Lillie Marie – musical entertainment at 2024 Pittsburgh County Fair 100.00 Borland Garden Cooperative Inc – event space at 2024 Pittsburgh County Fair 150.00 Transdev Services Inc – Jan. 2025 transport for Citiparks/Senior Interests 44.10
- 17 INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
- 18 P-CARD APPROVALS
- ` P-Cards
- 20 PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE, MR. COGHILL, CHAIR
- 21 NEW PAPERS
- 22 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.
- 23 Resolution authorizing an extension of the term of the Acting Chief of Police for ninety (90) additional days, effective March 3, 2025.
- 24 PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE, MRS. WARWICK, CHAIR
- 25 NEW PAPERS
- 26 Ordinance amending the City Code at Title Four: Public Places and Property, Article I: Public Right-of-Way, Chapter 417, to permanently adopt the Sidewalk and Curb Repair Program to provide assistance to eligible property owners.
- 27 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement, Agreements, and/or Amendments with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (“USACE”) for the purpose of geophysical surveying by the USACE at Arsenal Park, at no cost to the City.
- 28 HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, MR. CHARLAND, CHAIR
- 29 NEW PAPERS
- 30 Resolution amending Resolution Number 655 of 2023, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service to enter into a Professional Services Agreement(s) and/or Contracts with Pittsburgh Event Childcare for professional services in connection with onsite childcare being provided to City of Pittsburgh employees during the days that school is not in session. Additionally, offsite childcare will be provided for those attending community events sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, and providing for payment of the cost thereof.” By increasing the total amount not to exceed by Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00) For a new total cost not to exceed Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00), and extending the program for an additional year.
- 31 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the County of Allegheny and Partner4Work for the shared operation and administration of the Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program for calendar years 2025-2027, at no additional cost to the City.
- 32 LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MR. WILSON, CHAIR
- 33 DEFERRED PAPERS
- 34 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreement(s) with Auberle for services relating to Non-Congregate Shelter Services related to the HOME-ARP program, for a total not to exceed One Million Five-Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00).
- 35 NEW PAPERS
- 36 Ordinance accepting five new street names, COAL SEAM STREET, DARBY STREET, LUCAS COURT, LUCAS STREET and PITRELL STREET in the Fifth Ward of the City of Pittsburgh as per recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh Addressing Committee (CPAC). The following street names were approved by CPAC in January 2025. The names listed in this ordinance shall be made official in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Chapter 420 Uniform Street Naming and Addressing.
- 37 Ordinance accepting a new street name, RILEY STREET in the Sixteenth Ward of the City of Pittsburgh as per recommendation by the City of Pittsburgh Addressing Committee (CPAC). The following street name was approved by CPAC in January 2025. The name listed in this ordinance shall be made official in accordance with the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Chapter 420 Uniform Street Naming and Addressing.