A code... let's see... "Shingle" put in P for s so Phingle, for r (no r), i in 3rd is good, replace n with t so "Phitgle" cut the rest, "Phit" add a synonym for ashcan, so "Phitbin". Got it! Put that in Google translate and it is Vietnamese for "waste money".  Very nice clue... something about the City Council Building, I'm sure. Your mind works in mysterious ways but I'm excited for the remaining clues! I know what it is, just kidding around.