The Allegheny County Council convened on August 26, 2025, with 12 members present. The meeting began with a motion to waive the remote participation limit for the evening, which passed unanimously. The council then recognized outstanding educators and Eagle Scouts through proclamations. New business items included referrals for a park use ordinance and a health system bond resolution, as well as a motion urging federal legislation to assist disabled minors, including black lung benefit increases. Public comment focused heavily on the need for air quality permit fee increases and improved communication from the health department regarding industrial incidents.
of allegiance to the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God and individual justice please remain standing for a moment of prayer or silent reflection thank you please be seated unknown participant is now joining chair please take rule mr bekowski mr plata here mr ambrazia i believe mr ambrazio just joined us unknown participant is now joining mr ambrazia here mr pitoulis here mr grisbeck here miss howham here mr clein mr macy here chapkins here mr palmary i'm sorry mr palmary is here mr palmasina herezio mr walton from dolphin county here present here with twelve members present at the moment okay tonight we have an unusual situation and that the number of members uh that are unable to attend the meeting without divulging any personal information I have determined that the reasons are legitimate that said Article 2 section J4 of the rules of council limit the number of members who may participate remotely to no more than five per meeting due to the straightforward nature of tonight's agenda I would be inclined to entertain a motion to waive this limitation to allow all members to participate tonight would anyone like to make this motion so moved second second so this is a motion to waive the role of counsel limiting remote participation for tonight's meeting only and it's been made and seconded at this point in time is there any discussion one question go ahead is this a one time waiver or a permanent waiver one time waiver for this evening just to clarify on that thank you Councilman DeWalton any other concerns or questions hearing none all those in favor signify by saying aye aye aye all those opposed motion carries with that motion being made Mr. Palmer are you present with us by phone member Palmary Councilman Palmary thank you and please let the record reflect that Ms. Prizio is now present as well okay proclamation slash certificates 13631-25 a proclamation congratulating Rebecca Calangelo for her years of educational excellence and her recognition as one of ISTE and ASCD's 2024 2025 20 to watch educators sponsored by councilmember Katina thank you so much oh you're very welcome Rebecca Calangelo correct correct okay just to make sure I don't want to a veteran teacher at South Fayette Elementary School earned the distinct recognition of being named one of the ISTE ASCDs 2024 2025 20 to watch educators which is honor only bestowed upon 20 up and coming innovative educators who are designated as a nationwide cohort of 20 to watch this sets them apart by their creative and imaginative teaching strategies that help advance education in the area of focus by redefining what's possible in education these educators are pioneers in their schools creating curriculums and projects that can be built upon and employed by others teachers and students and Mrs can I not can I'm having a hard time that Kellangel was commended for her dedication to enhancing students science creativity and critical thinking as well as her first her transition into the role of science technology engineering arts and mathematics basically a steam teacher for grades K through 12 or K through two where she established the school's learning lab as a hydroponic farming that's pretty cool hydrophobic hydrof hydroponic farming coding and engineering activities. Basically a STEAM teacher for grades K through 12, 12, okay through two, where she established the school's learning lab as a hydroponic farming. That's pretty cool. Hydropharmic hydrofought hydroponic farming, coding, and engineering activities. Her holistic and imaginative approach to education was praised as a model for other educators. And she sets this model that fosters an engaging and supporting learning environment that prepares students for her future success. Now, on behalf of me, Patrick J. Catina, President of County Council, do hereby congratulate Rebecca Calangelo on her recognition recognition as one of the IST ASCD's 2024 20 to watch educators, and I thank her for her many years of educational excellence and creation of an innovative and supporting learning environment that fosters success for all of her students in the South Fayette district. Thank you so much for everything that you do. Thank you very much. You're very good. Oh goodness. Good thing I paid attention in speech class. That was my joke. My husband said don't start with a joke. But anyway, um, thank you to the Allegheny County Allegheny County City Council for this incredible honor and for recognizing my selection as one of the ST20 to watch educators. I am truly grateful. I also want to thank South Fayette for giving me the opportunity to work to do the work that I love each day, and to our administration school board teachers and my principals who are over there for their encouragement and their leadership. To my family, my sister and my mom, and my children who are not here today. They are studying actually to be teachers, so they're at school right now. Very proud of them. Um and to my husband, thank you so much for always encouraging me and allowing me to pursue my passions. I also want to honor my dad, who was not only a teacher, but the smartest person I ever knew. His wisdom and belief in me continue to guide me in everything I do in education. Thank you again for this recognition. I look forward to continuing me growing as an educator and making a difference to our children. We'll look for a picture. So let's get it. Whoever you want to bring up, bring them up. We could do that. Okay. Thank you. What about principals? Congratulations. Congratulations. Congratulations. Thank you so much. I don't remember. Okay. Everyone ready. Okay, one, two, three. Got it. Congratulations. Can you do a cell phone? Sure. Okay, everybody. Ready? One, two, three.