| 2021-2230 | Ordinance amending and supplementing the City Code at Title Six: Conduct, Article I: Regulated Rights and Actions, by adding a new Chapter 610 entitled “Prohibition on Use of Certain Bags and Checkout Bag Charge,” to permit the use of only certain bags by retail establishments at the point of sale or for a delivery; and establishing a charge, payable by the customer to the establishment, for the provision of other types of bags; all under certain terms and conditions. (Post Agenda held 12/17/21)Ordinance | Died due to expiration of legislative council session | Erika Strassburger, Bruce A. Kraus, Bobby Wilson, Corey O'Connor | Committee on Land Use and Economic Development | Not agendized |
| 2021-2227 | Resolution authoring the Mayor, City Clerk and/or Director of the Department of Innovation and Performance to enter into a Contract or Contracts, or Agreement or Agreements with Preservica Inc. for public access and digital preservation software for the Records Management Division. Total cost not to exceed $64,100 over five years.Resolution | Passed Finally | Erika Strassburger | Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management | Not agendized |
| 2021-2197 | WHEREAS, Alan “Mal” Mallinger was born August 17, 1955, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, Corey O'Connor, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-2196 | WHEREAS, Kyle Abraham was born August 14, 1977, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-2185 | Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Six Conduct, Article V Discrimination, Chapter 651 Findings and Policy, and Chapter 659 Unlawful Practices.Ordinance | Passed Finally | Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson, Reverend Ricky V. Burgess, Bruce A. Kraus | Committee on Human Resources | Not agendized |
| 2021-2174 | Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Five: Traffic, Article One: Administration, Chapter 503: Enforcement and Control, by adding a new section, Section 503.17: “Equitable and Fair Enforcement of Motor Vehicle Laws.”Ordinance | Passed Finally | Reverend Ricky V. Burgess, Bruce A. Kraus, Bobby Wilson, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger | Committee on Public Safety Services | Not agendized |
| 2021-2164 | Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four: Public Places and Property, Article I: Public Rights-of-Way, Chapter 416: Obstructions, by adding new definitions and amending permitting requirements for construction activities, encroachments and minor encroachments.Ordinance | Passed Finally | Erika Strassburger | Committee on Public Works | Not agendized |
| 2021-2101 | Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code of Ordinances in multiple locations with provisions related to lead safety and mitigation in order to reduce, and thereby mitigate the health risks of, exposure of City residents, and particularly young children, to lead (Pb) hazards.Ordinance | Passed Finally | Erika Strassburger, Corey O'Connor, Deborah L. Gross, Bobby Wilson | Committee on Land Use and Economic Development | Not agendized |
| 2021-2100 | WHEREAS October 24th through 30th, 2021 marks National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week; and,Will of Council · routine, will-of-council | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, Corey O'Connor, Deborah L. Gross, Bobby Wilson | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-2016 | An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title I: Administrative, Article XI: Human Resources, Chapter 198: Campaign Finance Regulations so as to permit the use of funds held by a candidate committee for childcare expenses.Ordinance | Passed Finally | Corey O'Connor, Erika Strassburger, R. Daniel Lavelle, Deborah L. Gross, Bruce A. Kraus, Theresa Kail-Smith, Bobby Wilson, Anthony Coghill | Committee on Finance and Law | Not agendized |
| 2021-2015 | Resolution directing the Bureau of Police to take immediate steps to improve its data collection and the publication thereof in such a manner that meets specific disaggregation criteria, making any necessary and appropriate changes to its internal operating procedures to comply with the contents of this Resolution.Resolution | Passed Finally | Corey O'Connor, Erika Strassburger | Committee on Public Safety Services | Not agendized |
| 2021-2014 | WHEREAS, the aim of Children’s Environmental Health (CEH) Day is to raise awareness about the importance of clean air and water, safe food and consumer products, healthy environments, and stable climates to children’s health and development; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-1953 | WHEREAS, many child care programs have operated their business with razor-thin margins, which are now significant losses due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; and,Will of Council · routine, will-of-council | Adopted | Deborah L. Gross, Erika Strassburger, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-1916 | WHEREAS, this year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Opening of the Elizabethan Herb and Shakespeare Garden; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-1811 | WHEREAS, Ruth Sacks was born in Pittsburgh on August 27, 1921; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-1809 | Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title One Administrative, Article XI Human Resources, Chapter 189 Leaves of Absence, Section 189.02 Loss of Pregnancy by adding language to establish fully paid bereavement leave for every City employee who experiences pregnancy loss.Ordinance | Passed Finally | Bobby Wilson, Erika Strassburger, Reverend Ricky V. Burgess | Committee on Human Resources | Not agendized |
| 2021-1705 | WHEREAS, Tasso Katselas was born July 15, 1927 to two Greek immigrants, settling in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-1641 | WHEREAS, the ties that bind immigrant families to Pittsburgh are part of the fabric of our city. During Immigrant Heritage Month, we honor and celebrate the many and varied contributions of immigrants who came to this country to work hard and give a better life to their children; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-1589 | WHEREAS, the LGBTQIA+ community’s fight for equal dignity in the eyes of the law has spanned decades in the US; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Bruce A. Kraus, Corey O'Connor, Erika Strassburger, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-1586 | Ordinance amending and supplementing the City Code at Title Four: Public Places and Property, Article XI: Parks and Playgrounds, Chapter 477: Permits and Fees, Section 477.01: Park Permit Procedures, Section 477.02: Fees for Swimming Pools, Golf Course, Skating Rinks and Other Recreational Facilities, so as to give priority to City residents for park facility rentals.Ordinance | Passed Finally | Theresa Kail-Smith, Deborah L. Gross, Erika Strassburger, Bruce A. Kraus | Committee on Urban Recreation | Not agendized |
| 2021-1583 | WHEREAS, Lawrence Gerson, VMD, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1975 and founded Point Breeze Veterinary Clinic in 1977 as a family veterinary practice, providing care primarily for cats and dogs; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-1534 | WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic downturn have exacerbated already high levels of poverty in the region due to extractive industry practices of absentee corporations, while systemic racism and mass incarceration create ongoing barriers to employment, opportunity and personal safety, and the consequences of changing climate are creating severe storms and flooding in the region; and,Will of Council · routine, will-of-council | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-1512 | WHEREAS, Teen Mental Health Awareness Day is designed to raise awareness that mental health is essential for teens; and that mental health issues deserve to be treated as health issues, with care and compassion; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-1460 | Resolution proclaiming Pittsburgh City Council’s intent to introduce an ordinance placing limitations on the use of single-use plastic bags within the City of Pittsburgh.Resolution | Passed Finally | Erika Strassburger | Committee on Land Use and Economic Development | Not agendized |
| 2021-1420 | WHEREAS, according to data of reported crashes compiled by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 4,099 pedestrians and 1,003 bicyclists were injured in crashes throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2019; and,Will of Council · routine, will-of-council | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, Deborah L. Gross, Theresa Kail-Smith, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-1419 | WHEREAS, in 1594 the world’s first documented arbor plantation festival was held in Mondoñedo, Spain at the site of Alameda de Los Remedios , where plantings of lime and horse-chestnut trees still take place today; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-1416 | Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title One, Administrative; Article IX, Boards, Commissions and Authorities, to add a Section 177A.11, LGBT Business Enterprises.Ordinance | Passed Finally | Erika Strassburger, Bruce A. Kraus, Corey O'Connor | Committee on Finance and Law | Not agendized |
| 2021-1402 | WHEREAS, Fifty years ago, the 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution took effect, lowering the universal voting age in America from 21 years to 18 years. Millions of young Americans were extended the right to vote, empowering more young people than ever before to help shape our country; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-1400 | WHEREAS, April 11, 2021 marks the 53rd anniversary of the passage of the U.S. Fair Housing Law, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which, as amended, pronounces a national policy of Fair Housing for all without regard to identity under the protected classes of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status; mandating fair housing opportunities for all citizens; andProclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Deborah L. Gross, Erika Strassburger, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-1388 | WHEREAS, Black Maternal Health Week was started by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, a Black women-led cross-sectoral alliance centering Black mothers to advocate, drive research, build power, and shift cultural paradigms for Black maternal health, rights, and justice; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-1355 | NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED, Pittsburgh City Council denounces the attempts of state and federal legislators to prohibit transgender athletes from participating in sports on the youth and collegiate level and urges sports programs, both youth and collegiate, within the state to adopt and support transgender inclusive policies for their teams. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Will of Council shall be sent to the Allegheny County delegation of the Pennsylvania House and Senate, the chairs and minority chairs of the State House and Senate Education Committees, Governor Tom Wolf, Pennsylvania Acting Secretary of Education Noe Ortega, Congressman Mike Doyle, Senator Pat Toomey, and Senator Bob Casey.Will of Council · routine, will-of-council | Adopted | Erika Strassburger | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-1236 | WHEREAS, Rare Disease Day seeks to raise public awareness of rare diseases, mobilize public action, and urge elected officials and non-profit organizations to allocate research and funds to the many rare diseases that many patients live with; and,Will of Council · routine, will-of-council | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-1101 | WHEREAS, a report entitled “Murder and Extremism in the United States” issued by the Anti- Defamation League (ADL) revealed that in 2019, domestic extremists killed at least 42 people in 17 separate incidents nationwide, making that year the sixth deadliest on record since 1970, and the same report linked 90% and 81% of these murders to right-wing extremism and white supremacy, respectively; and,Will of Council · routine, will-of-council | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, Corey O'Connor | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2021-1087 | Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One -- Administrative, Article III - Organization, Chapter 116: Department of Public Safety, to add a new subsection, § 116.17 - “Prohibition on the Execution of ‘No-Knock’ Warrants”, by requiring all City police officers, when executing any warrant, to physically knock and announce the presence of police before entering a premises.” (Executive Session held 2/1/21)Ordinance | Died due to expiration of legislative council session | Reverend Ricky V. Burgess, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson, Bruce A. Kraus, Corey O'Connor | Committee on Public Safety Services | Not agendized |
| 2021-1035 | WHEREAS, our nation’s climate crisis is becoming more apparent every year, with higher summer temperatures and severe storms here in Pennsylvania, wildfires out west, and hurricanes down south; and,Will of Council · routine, will-of-council | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2020-0892 | 125th Anniversary Proclamation for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Bruce A. Kraus, Erika Strassburger, R. Daniel Lavelle, Theresa Kail-Smith, Deborah L. Gross, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2020-0847 | WHEREAS lead, the metal (Pb), is a neurotoxin that enters the body through contact with lead- containing paint, dust, soil and drinking water; and,Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Deborah L. Gross, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson, Corey O'Connor, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2020-0723 | NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby call on the United States Congress to create a new National Infrastructure Bank by passing HR6422. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Will of Council shall be sent to the Allegheny County delegation of the Pennsylvania State House and Senate, the chairs and minority chairs of the State House and Senate Transportation Committees, Governor Tom Wolf, and Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Yassmin Gramian.Will of Council · routine, will-of-council | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, Deborah L. Gross, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2020-0588 | Resolution amending resolution 153 of 2019 to clarify the parties that will be entering into the Cooperation Agreement of Agreements relating to the shared operation and administration of the City of Pittsburgh Child Care Quality Fund.Resolution | Passed Finally | Erika Strassburger, Theresa Kail-Smith, Deborah L. Gross, Bruce A. Kraus | Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs | Not agendized |
| 2020-0559 | Ordinance providing for the general acceptance and authorization by the City of Pittsburgh of electronic signatures pursuant to the Electronic Transactions Act, 73 P.S. §§ 2260.101, et al, by amending the City of Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title I: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, to include new Chapter 172 169A Electronic Signatures.Ordinance | Passed Finally | Erika Strassburger | Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management | Not agendized |
| 2020-0517 | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby calls on Governor Tom Wolf to extend Pennsylvania’s eviction and foreclosure moratorium until at least August 31, 2020, so as to allow for the receipt of financial aid through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s Rent Relief and Pandemic Mortgage Assistance Programs; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh supports the efforts of Pennsylvania State Senators Jay Costa, Vincent Hughes, Andrew Dinniman, Anthony Williams, Wayne Fontana, Pam Iovino, Lawrence Farnese, John Blake, Katie Muth, Judith Schwank, Lisa Boscola, Steve Santarsiero, Maria Collett, Christine Tartaglione, Lindsey Williams, Art Haywood, James Brewster, Tim Kearney, John Sabatina, and Sharif Street to see the statewide eviction and foreclosure moratorium extended.Will of Council · routine, will-of-council | Adopted | Corey O'Connor, Erika Strassburger | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2020-0494 | Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution 539 of 2016, as amended, entitled “authorizing the Mayor, City Clerk and/or Director of the Department of Innovation and Performance to enter into a Contract or Contracts or Agreement or Agreements with Granicus, Inc., for software upgrades, server hosting services and annual maintenance of Legistar agenda management and video streaming” in order to extend the contract an additional 12 months, for a total cost of $247,722.22.Resolution | Passed Finally | Erika Strassburger | Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management | Not agendized |
| 2020-0431 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation and Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement or agreements or adoption of existing government contracts with ePlus Technology, Inc. for commodities and professional services for system critical adjustments, improvements, and upgrades to maintain the City of Pittsburgh’s network functionality.Resolution | Passed Finally | Erika Strassburger | Committee on Innovation, Performance and Asset Management | Not agendized |
| 2020-0430 | Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Six Conduct, Article V Discrimination, Chapter 659 Unlawful Practices, Section §659.03 Unlawful Housing Practices and Section §659.04 Unlawful Public Accommodation Practices to prohibit housing and public accommodation discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression.Ordinance | Passed Finally | Erika Strassburger, Corey O'Connor, Bruce A. Kraus | Committee on Human Resources | Not agendized |
| 2020-0390 | Declares Friday, June 5, 2020 to be “Dick Wilford Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, Corey O'Connor, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2020-0307 | Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Six Conduct, Article V Discrimination, Chapter 659 Unlawful Practices, Section §659.03 Unlawful Housing Practices and Section §659.04 Unlawful Public Accommodation Practices to prohibit housing and public accommodation discrimination based on perceived or actual citizenship or immigration status and perceived or actual preferred language.Ordinance | Passed Finally | Erika Strassburger, Corey O'Connor, Bobby Wilson, Bruce A. Kraus, Reverend Ricky V. Burgess, R. Daniel Lavelle | Committee on Human Resources | Not agendized |
| 2020-0306 | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Pittsburgh encourages all agencies, institutions, and individuals, public and private, in the City of Pittsburgh to abide by the letter and spirit of the Fair Housing Law in the pursuit of expanding opportunities and improving the quality of life for all; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim April 2020, as “Fair Housing Month,” in the City of Pittsburgh.Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Erika Strassburger | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2020-0281 | Resolution directing the Directors of the Departments of Finance and City Planning to create a pilot program and identify sites citywide that can be used to foster urban agriculture.Resolution | Passed Finally | Deborah L. Gross, Theresa Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger | Committee on Land Use and Economic Development | Not agendized |
| 2020-0280 | Declares April 6 through April 10, 2020 as “Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week” in the City of Pittsburgh.Proclamation · ceremonial, proclamation, routine | Adopted | Erika Strassburger, All Members | City Council | Not agendized |
| 2020-0251 | Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of Finance to, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, take appropriate and necessary actions to negotiate and secure lines of credit for the purpose of maintaining and supporting continuous operations during and immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic.Resolution | Passed Finally | Corey O'Connor, Anthony Coghill, Deborah L. Gross, Theresa Kail-Smith, Bruce A. Kraus, R. Daniel Lavelle, Erika Strassburger, Bobby Wilson | Committee on Finance and Law | Not agendized |