Meeting

City Council · Jun 3, 2025

10:00 AM · Council Chambers · 30 itemsMinutes Details

Legislation Items

Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.

OrderFileTitleDiscussionVoteVotes ForVotes Against
12025-1874Declares Thursday, May 29, 2025 to be “Dan Cuneen” in the City of Pittsburgh.No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
22025-1883Declares June 5, 2025, to be “JOHN CHARNEY DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
32025-1900Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby honor the South Side Community Council for its efforts in showcasing the South Side 31 years running and hereby declares June 8th, 2025, to be?"South Side Home & Garden Tour Day”?in the City of Pittsburgh.No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
42025-1884Resolution amending Resolution No. 148 of 2020, which authorized a contract renewal with Questica, Inc. to provide a subscription-based budgeting and performance management system, by updating the legal vendor name to Euna Solutions, extending the term for one (1) year, and increasing the approved amount by Eighty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($86,625.00) for a new total cost not to exceed Four Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($499,125.00) over six (6) years. (Waiver of Rule 8 Requested)No matched discussionWaived under Rule 8Not recordedNot recorded
52025-1885Resolution amending Resolution No. 469 of 2024, which authorized an Amended Agreement with Workiva, Inc. to provide a subscription-based publishing software solution by extending the term for an additional one (1) year and increasing the approved amount by Fifty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents ($56,623.67) for a new total cost not to exceed Two Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Seven Dollars and Eighty-One Cents ($277,967.81) over six (6) years.No matched discussionWaived under Rule 8Not recordedNot recorded
62025-1886Resolution amending Resolution No. 869 of 2023, which authorized a Professional Service Agreement(s) and or Contract(s) with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC for consulting services for federal government affairs and legislative services, by extending the term through the first quarter of 2026, and increasing the approved amount by Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($37,500) for a new total cost not to exceed Five Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($573,500) over ten (10) years.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
72025-1887Resolution amending Resolution No. 870 of 2023, which authorized a Professional Service Agreement(s) and or Contract(s) with Malady & Wooten, Inc. for consulting services for state government affairs and legislative services, by extending the term through the first quarter of 2026, and increasing the approved amount by Thirty-Three Thousand Dollars ($33,000) for a new total cost not to exceed Six Hundred Ten Five Hundred Dollars ($610,500) over ten (10) years.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
82025-1899Resolution approving the recommendation made by the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure that the concrete portion of Verona Boulevard from Poketa Road to 7281 Verona Boulevard be paved with asphalt in accordance with Section 417.06 of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances.No matched discussionWaived under Rule 8Not recordedNot recorded
92025-1888Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a professional services agreement with Pennsylvania Resource Council for waste management services in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh’s Independence Day Festival at an amount not to exceed TEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTEEN DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($10,313.00) over one (1) year.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
102025-1889Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into a Sponsorship Agreement for Steel City Blast @ Grandview and the CommUnity Concert series for one (1) year at no cost to the City.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
112025-1890Resolution further amending Resolution No. 863 of 2018, effective January 1, 2019, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2019 through 2024 Capital Improvement Program” to decrease Swimming Pool Maintenance by Thirty Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Eight Dollars and Seven Cents ($30,278.07) and increase Park Reconstruction by Thirty Thousand Two Hundred Seventy- Eight Dollars and Seven Cents ($30,278.07).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
122025-1891Resolution further amending Resolution No. 647 of 2020, effective December 23, 2020, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2021 Capital Budget and the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2021 through 2026 Capital Improvement Program” to decrease Splash Zones by Ten Thousand Two Hundred Five Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($10,205.99) and increase Park Reconstruction by Ten Thousand Two Hundred Five Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($10,205.99).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
132025-1892Resolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property to qualified city residents, subject to affordability restrictions, at no cost to the City. ITEMS A through E: A)1310 Pritchard Street, B) 2921 Merwyn Avenue, C) 3408 Clearfield Street, D) 195 Steuben Street, E) 454 Norton Street.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
142025-1893Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Public Works to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program for Bedford Park Planning. The grant proposal includes an ask of $250,000 with a match of $37,500.00 from the City of Pittsburgh’s 2019 and 2021 Capital Budgets for a total grant project cost of TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($287,500.00) dollars for this stated purpose.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
152025-1894Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Public Works to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development’s Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program for the Fort Pitt Playground Project. The grant proposal includes an ask of $250,000 with a match of $158,500.00 from the City of Pittsburgh’s Capital Budget for a total grant project cost of FOUR HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($408,500.00) dollars for this stated purpose.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
162025-1895Authorizes a City warrant payment to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA).No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
172025-1896Updates residential permit parking in the Point Breeze Neighborhood.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
182025-1897Resolution approving an amendment to a previously approved Institutional Master Plan under the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article II, Chapter 905, Section 905.03.D and Article VII, Chapter 922, Section 922.12.G for Duquesne University entitled “Duquesne University Institutional Master Plan” dated January 2022 on property zoned EMI, Educational Medical Institution District, 1st Ward. Council District No. 6. (Public Hearing held 7/16/25)No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
192025-1901Resolution authorizing Council’s consent to an extension, pursuant to § 922.05.D of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances (the “Zoning Code”), of the deadline for the Planning Commission to act on Council Bill #2024-0959.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Bob Charland, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
202025-1898Files a communication from Jake Pawlak about status update from the Grants Office for the week ended May 30, 2025.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
212025-1878Records the Finance and Law committee report for May 29, 2025.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
222025-1849Authorizes a City warrant payment to Cohen Law Group.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Bob Charland, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
232025-1879Records the Public Safety and Wellness committee report for May 29, 2025.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
242025-1846Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter into an Emergency Services Provider Agreement or agreements with University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Vitalant, at no cost to the City, for professional services related to the stocking and use of emergency medical supplies for blood transfusions on City Emergency Medical Services vehicles, at no cost to the City.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Bob Charland, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
252025-1880Records the Public Works and Infrastructure committee report for May 29, 2025.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
262025-1850Resolution amending Resolution 467 of 2022 titled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's Multimodal Transportation Fund for the South 21st Street Complete Green Street Project and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed ONE MILLION THIRTY SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY TWO ($1,036,422.00) dollars” to decrease the grant amount, accept the grant award, and authorize necessary expenditures.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Bob Charland, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
272025-1881Records the Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology committee report for May 29, 2025.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
282025-1847Authorizes a City warrant payment to RPC Video in the amount of Six Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars ($6,198.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Bob Charland, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
292025-1882Records the Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs committee report for May 29, 2025.No matched discussionRead, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
302025-1854Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution entitled, "Resolution establishing a Task Force on Sustainable Funding for the Pittsburgh Land Bank to develop recommendations for long-term financial stability," by establishing a Steering Committee to serve as the core body of the Task Force.No matched discussionPassed FinallyAye: 9Bob Charland, Anthony Coghill, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kail-Smith, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
Order 12025-1874

Declares Thursday, May 29, 2025 to be “Dan Cuneen” in the City of Pittsburgh.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Adopted
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Order 22025-1883

Declares June 5, 2025, to be “JOHN CHARNEY DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Adopted
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Order 32025-1900

Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby honor the South Side Community Council for its efforts in showcasing the South Side 31 years running and hereby declares June 8th, 2025, to be?"South Side Home & Garden Tour Day”?in the City of Pittsburgh.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Adopted
Votes For
Not recorded
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Order 42025-1884

Resolution amending Resolution No. 148 of 2020, which authorized a contract renewal with Questica, Inc. to provide a subscription-based budgeting and performance management system, by updating the legal vendor name to Euna Solutions, extending the term for one (1) year, and increasing the approved amount by Eighty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($86,625.00) for a new total cost not to exceed Four Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($499,125.00) over six (6) years. (Waiver of Rule 8 Requested)

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Waived under Rule 8
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Not recorded
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Order 52025-1885

Resolution amending Resolution No. 469 of 2024, which authorized an Amended Agreement with Workiva, Inc. to provide a subscription-based publishing software solution by extending the term for an additional one (1) year and increasing the approved amount by Fifty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents ($56,623.67) for a new total cost not to exceed Two Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Seven Dollars and Eighty-One Cents ($277,967.81) over six (6) years.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Waived under Rule 8
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Not recorded
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Order 62025-1886

Resolution amending Resolution No. 869 of 2023, which authorized a Professional Service Agreement(s) and or Contract(s) with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC for consulting services for federal government affairs and legislative services, by extending the term through the first quarter of 2026, and increasing the approved amount by Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($37,500) for a new total cost not to exceed Five Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($573,500) over ten (10) years.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Order 72025-1887

Resolution amending Resolution No. 870 of 2023, which authorized a Professional Service Agreement(s) and or Contract(s) with Malady & Wooten, Inc. for consulting services for state government affairs and legislative services, by extending the term through the first quarter of 2026, and increasing the approved amount by Thirty-Three Thousand Dollars ($33,000) for a new total cost not to exceed Six Hundred Ten Five Hundred Dollars ($610,500) over ten (10) years.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Order 82025-1899

Resolution approving the recommendation made by the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure that the concrete portion of Verona Boulevard from Poketa Road to 7281 Verona Boulevard be paved with asphalt in accordance with Section 417.06 of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Waived under Rule 8
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Not recorded
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Order 92025-1888

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a professional services agreement with Pennsylvania Resource Council for waste management services in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh’s Independence Day Festival at an amount not to exceed TEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTEEN DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($10,313.00) over one (1) year.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Order 102025-1889

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Parks and Recreation to enter into a Sponsorship Agreement for Steel City Blast @ Grandview and the CommUnity Concert series for one (1) year at no cost to the City.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Order 112025-1890

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 863 of 2018, effective January 1, 2019, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2019 through 2024 Capital Improvement Program” to decrease Swimming Pool Maintenance by Thirty Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Eight Dollars and Seven Cents ($30,278.07) and increase Park Reconstruction by Thirty Thousand Two Hundred Seventy- Eight Dollars and Seven Cents ($30,278.07).

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Order 122025-1891

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 647 of 2020, effective December 23, 2020, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2021 Capital Budget and the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2021 through 2026 Capital Improvement Program” to decrease Splash Zones by Ten Thousand Two Hundred Five Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($10,205.99) and increase Park Reconstruction by Ten Thousand Two Hundred Five Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($10,205.99).

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Order 132025-1892

Resolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property to qualified city residents, subject to affordability restrictions, at no cost to the City. ITEMS A through E: A)1310 Pritchard Street, B) 2921 Merwyn Avenue, C) 3408 Clearfield Street, D) 195 Steuben Street, E) 454 Norton Street.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Order 142025-1893

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Public Works to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program for Bedford Park Planning. The grant proposal includes an ask of $250,000 with a match of $37,500.00 from the City of Pittsburgh’s 2019 and 2021 Capital Budgets for a total grant project cost of TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($287,500.00) dollars for this stated purpose.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Not recorded
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Order 152025-1894

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Public Works to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development’s Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program for the Fort Pitt Playground Project. The grant proposal includes an ask of $250,000 with a match of $158,500.00 from the City of Pittsburgh’s Capital Budget for a total grant project cost of FOUR HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ($408,500.00) dollars for this stated purpose.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Order 162025-1895

Authorizes a City warrant payment to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA).

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Order 172025-1896

Updates residential permit parking in the Point Breeze Neighborhood.

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Order 182025-1897

Resolution approving an amendment to a previously approved Institutional Master Plan under the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article II, Chapter 905, Section 905.03.D and Article VII, Chapter 922, Section 922.12.G for Duquesne University entitled “Duquesne University Institutional Master Plan” dated January 2022 on property zoned EMI, Educational Medical Institution District, 1st Ward. Council District No. 6. (Public Hearing held 7/16/25)

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Order 202025-1898

Files a communication from Jake Pawlak about status update from the Grants Office for the week ended May 30, 2025.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Order 212025-1878

Records the Finance and Law committee report for May 29, 2025.

Discussion
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Order 232025-1879

Records the Public Safety and Wellness committee report for May 29, 2025.

Discussion
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Order 242025-1846

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter into an Emergency Services Provider Agreement or agreements with University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Vitalant, at no cost to the City, for professional services related to the stocking and use of emergency medical supplies for blood transfusions on City Emergency Medical Services vehicles, at no cost to the City.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Passed Finally
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No: 0
Order 252025-1880

Records the Public Works and Infrastructure committee report for May 29, 2025.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Order 262025-1850

Resolution amending Resolution 467 of 2022 titled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's Multimodal Transportation Fund for the South 21st Street Complete Green Street Project and further providing for an agreement and expenditures not to exceed ONE MILLION THIRTY SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY TWO ($1,036,422.00) dollars” to decrease the grant amount, accept the grant award, and authorize necessary expenditures.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Passed Finally
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No: 0
Order 272025-1881

Records the Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology committee report for May 29, 2025.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Order 292025-1882

Records the Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs committee report for May 29, 2025.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Order 302025-1854

Resolution amending and supplementing Resolution entitled, "Resolution establishing a Task Force on Sustainable Funding for the Pittsburgh Land Bank to develop recommendations for long-term financial stability," by establishing a Steering Committee to serve as the core body of the Task Force.

Discussion
No matched discussion
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Passed Finally
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No: 0