Meeting

City Council · Sep 9, 2026

10:00 AM · Council Chambers · 29 itemsMinutes Video Details

Public Comment

7 comment segments identified from the meeting transcript.

  1. Matthew King

    7:12-10:52
  2. Dr. Ronald Lynn Miller

    10:59-14:00
  3. Dylan Basescu

    14:08-15:55
  4. Patrick Robinson

    16:10-19:17
  5. Unique Brown

    19:32-22:16

Legislation Items

Agenda or minutes items connected to this meeting fixture.

OrderFileTitleDiscussionVoteVotes ForVotes Against
292026-0804Resolution amending Resolution 37, 126 and 399, which authorized an amendment to the cooperation agreement or agreements with the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase and leasing of vehicles, equipment and accessories, equipment support infrastructure, and professional services in fiscal year 2026, by the increasing the authorized amount by Fifty Nine Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Dollars and Zero Cents ($59,180.00) to purchase Trailers for the Department of Public Works for a new not-to-exceed total of Twenty-Six Million Three Hundred Forty- Eight Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Zero Cents ($26,348,449.00).Passed FinallyAye: 8Bob Charland, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kim Salinetro, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
122026-0846Resolution authorizing the taking, appropriating, and condemning by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property rights in temporary construction easements and public right of way necessary for the completion of the comprehensive rehabilitation project for the Swindell Bridge, in the 26 Ward, for public transportation purposes through eminent domain and further authorizing the payment of just compensation and necessary and incidental acquisition costs related thereto at an amount to be distributed amongst property owners that in aggregate shall not to exceed Five Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($5,400.00), reimbursable at 95%.Not recordedNot recordedNot recorded
72026-0841Resolution amending Resolution No. 579 of 2025, which authorized the City of Pittsburgh to extend a Professional Service Agreement(s) with STR Grants, LLC for software services relating to the eProperties Plus profiling system, by extending the term by one year at an additional cost not to exceed Sixty-Two Thousand, Five Hundred and Forty-Two Dollars and Sixty-One Cents ($62,542.61).Not recordedNot recordedNot recorded
232026-0857Files a communication from Sylvia Harris about a Surveillance Technology Report, dated September 2, 2026.Read, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
242026-0858Files a communication from Rea Price about status update from the Grants Office for the week ended September 4, 2026.Read, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
252026-0859Files a communication from City Controller Rachael Heisler submitting a Special Report on the Parks Trust Fund Follow-Up: Challenges and Opportunities at Year Five about a Special Report on the Parks Trust Fund Follow-Up: Challenges and Opportunities at Year Five, dated September 2026.Read, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
262026-0863Extends the term of the Acting Chief of the Bureau of Fire for 90 additional days, to run through December 8, 2026.ApprovedAye: 8Bob Charland, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kim Salinetro, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
92026-0843Resolution amending Resolution 664-2025, authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement or agreements or amendments thereto with Change Agents Training for access to their Learning Management System and consultative assistance to adapt the City of Pittsburgh Gold Belt Workshop for e-Learning, by increasing the approved amount by Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($18,000) for an amended total cost not-to-exceed One Hundred and Eight Thousand Dollars ($108,000) over six (6) years. (Waiver of Competitive Process Received)Not recordedNot recordedNot recorded
222026-0856Resolution appointing John Katz to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board with a term to expire September 6, 2030.Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings and PolicyNot recordedNot recorded
162026-0850Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Anthony Rollins in an amount not to exceed FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE DOLLARS AND NINETY-EIGHT CENTS ($5,869.Not recordedNot recordedNot recorded
62026-0840Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept a donation from The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center of 229 trauma kits, associated training, and ongoing supplies to restock the kits, with a value not to exceed ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($100,000.00) dollars.Not recordedNot recordedNot recorded
102026-0844Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a temporary easement agreement with North River Pittsburgh I, LLC for temporary placement of City vehicles onto certain properties along 32nd and 31st Street in the 6th Ward of Pittsburgh in order to allow necessary resurfacing work to occur at the City’s Environmental Services Center at 3001 Railroad Street.Waived under Rule 8Not recordedNot recorded
52026-0839Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, and the Office of Management and Budget to apply for a grant from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County’s Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund for the Pittsburgh EMS Hazardous Material Medical Group Project. The grant proposal includes an ask not to exceed ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY SIX DOLLARS AND ELEVEN CENTS ($179,826.11) for this stated purpose.Not recordedNot recordedNot recorded
172026-0851Resolution reappointing Tanika Harris to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board with a term to expire September 6, 2030.ApprovedNot recordedNot recorded
112026-0845Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, and the Office of Management and Budget to apply for a grant from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County’s Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund for the Schenley Heights Pavilion at Robert E. Williams Memorial Park. The grant proposal includes an ask not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.Not recordedNot recordedNot recorded
152026-0849Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to James Matthews, Jr.Not recordedNot recordedNot recorded
282026-0606Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a liquor license, License No. R- 6114, from McCrossins Landing Pub LLC, located at 13 Edsel Lane, Monongahela, PA 15063 to the Applicant, Silver Ashes Hospitality Group, LLC located at 728 Copeland Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461. (Public Hearing scheduled for 7/28/26 has been rescheduled for 9/1/26)Passed FinallyAye: 8Bob Charland, Deb Gross, R. Daniel Lavelle, Khari Mosley, Kim Salinetro, Erika Strassburger, Barb Warwick, Bobby WilsonNo: 0
142026-0848Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Regina Stewart in an amount not to exceed TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE DOLLARS AND THRITY-FOUR CENTS ($2,961.Not recordedNot recordedNot recorded
42026-0838Authorizes a City warrant payment to the NeoGov.Waived under Rule 8Not recordedNot recorded
192026-0853Resolution appointing Jennifer Cash Wade to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board with a term to expire September 6, 2030.Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings and PolicyNot recordedNot recorded
182026-0852Resolution appointing DeAnna Davis to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board with a term to expire September 6, 2030.Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings and PolicyNot recordedNot recorded
212026-0855Resolution appointing Walter Lewis to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board with a term to expire September 6, 2030.Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings and PolicyNot recordedNot recorded
272026-0837Records the Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs committee report for September 2, 2026.Read, Received and FiledNot recordedNot recorded
132026-0847Authorizes a City warrant payment to Vibrant Pittsburgh.Not recordedNot recordedNot recorded
12026-0860NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Pittsburgh hereby honors the service and dedication of Saint Bede’s School. And congratulates you on your 100th Year Anniversary.No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
22026-0861NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Vernard Alexander for a job well done in the community engagement arena & hereby declares September 6, 2026, to be “Vernard Alexander Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
32026-0862Declares September 12th, 2026 to be “Alphabet Trail and Tales Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.No matched discussionAdoptedNot recordedNot recorded
82026-0842Resolution amending Resolution 410-2024, authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement or agreements or amendments thereto with Social Pinpoint for EngagePGH online engagement platform subscription with enhanced translation, by increasing the total amount by Ten Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars ($10,672.00) at a cost not-to-exceed One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars ($124,972.00) over five (5) years, subject to future appropriation by City Council.No matched discussionNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded
202026-0854Resolution appointing Oliver Beasley to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board with a term to expire September 6, 2030.No matched discussionHeld, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings and PolicyNot recordedNot recorded
Order 292026-0804

Resolution amending Resolution 37, 126 and 399, which authorized an amendment to the cooperation agreement or agreements with the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase and leasing of vehicles, equipment and accessories, equipment support infrastructure, and professional services in fiscal year 2026, by the increasing the authorized amount by Fifty Nine Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Dollars and Zero Cents ($59,180.00) to purchase Trailers for the Department of Public Works for a new not-to-exceed total of Twenty-Six Million Three Hundred Forty- Eight Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Zero Cents ($26,348,449.00).

Discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 122026-0846

Resolution authorizing the taking, appropriating, and condemning by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property rights in temporary construction easements and public right of way necessary for the completion of the comprehensive rehabilitation project for the Swindell Bridge, in the 26 Ward, for public transportation purposes through eminent domain and further authorizing the payment of just compensation and necessary and incidental acquisition costs related thereto at an amount to be distributed amongst property owners that in aggregate shall not to exceed Five Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($5,400.00), reimbursable at 95%.

Discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 72026-0841

Resolution amending Resolution No. 579 of 2025, which authorized the City of Pittsburgh to extend a Professional Service Agreement(s) with STR Grants, LLC for software services relating to the eProperties Plus profiling system, by extending the term by one year at an additional cost not to exceed Sixty-Two Thousand, Five Hundred and Forty-Two Dollars and Sixty-One Cents ($62,542.61).

Discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 232026-0857

Files a communication from Sylvia Harris about a Surveillance Technology Report, dated September 2, 2026.

Discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 242026-0858

Files a communication from Rea Price about status update from the Grants Office for the week ended September 4, 2026.

Discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 252026-0859

Files a communication from City Controller Rachael Heisler submitting a Special Report on the Parks Trust Fund Follow-Up: Challenges and Opportunities at Year Five about a Special Report on the Parks Trust Fund Follow-Up: Challenges and Opportunities at Year Five, dated September 2026.

Discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 92026-0843

Resolution amending Resolution 664-2025, authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement or agreements or amendments thereto with Change Agents Training for access to their Learning Management System and consultative assistance to adapt the City of Pittsburgh Gold Belt Workshop for e-Learning, by increasing the approved amount by Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($18,000) for an amended total cost not-to-exceed One Hundred and Eight Thousand Dollars ($108,000) over six (6) years. (Waiver of Competitive Process Received)

Discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 222026-0856

Resolution appointing John Katz to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board with a term to expire September 6, 2030.

Discussion
Vote
Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings and Policy
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 162026-0850

Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Anthony Rollins in an amount not to exceed FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE DOLLARS AND NINETY-EIGHT CENTS ($5,869.

Discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 62026-0840

Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept a donation from The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center of 229 trauma kits, associated training, and ongoing supplies to restock the kits, with a value not to exceed ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($100,000.00) dollars.

Discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 102026-0844

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a temporary easement agreement with North River Pittsburgh I, LLC for temporary placement of City vehicles onto certain properties along 32nd and 31st Street in the 6th Ward of Pittsburgh in order to allow necessary resurfacing work to occur at the City’s Environmental Services Center at 3001 Railroad Street.

Discussion
Vote
Waived under Rule 8
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 52026-0839

Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, and the Office of Management and Budget to apply for a grant from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County’s Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund for the Pittsburgh EMS Hazardous Material Medical Group Project. The grant proposal includes an ask not to exceed ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY SIX DOLLARS AND ELEVEN CENTS ($179,826.11) for this stated purpose.

Discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 172026-0851

Resolution reappointing Tanika Harris to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board with a term to expire September 6, 2030.

Discussion
Vote
Approved
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 112026-0845

Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, and the Office of Management and Budget to apply for a grant from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County’s Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund for the Schenley Heights Pavilion at Robert E. Williams Memorial Park. The grant proposal includes an ask not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($500,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.

Discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 152026-0849

Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to James Matthews, Jr.

Discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 282026-0606

Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a liquor license, License No. R- 6114, from McCrossins Landing Pub LLC, located at 13 Edsel Lane, Monongahela, PA 15063 to the Applicant, Silver Ashes Hospitality Group, LLC located at 728 Copeland Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461. (Public Hearing scheduled for 7/28/26 has been rescheduled for 9/1/26)

Discussion
Vote
Passed Finally
Votes Against
No: 0
Order 142026-0848

Authorizes a legal-settlement payment to Regina Stewart in an amount not to exceed TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE DOLLARS AND THRITY-FOUR CENTS ($2,961.

Discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 42026-0838

Authorizes a City warrant payment to the NeoGov.

Discussion
Vote
Waived under Rule 8
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 192026-0853

Resolution appointing Jennifer Cash Wade to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board with a term to expire September 6, 2030.

Discussion
Vote
Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings and Policy
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 182026-0852

Resolution appointing DeAnna Davis to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board with a term to expire September 6, 2030.

Discussion
Vote
Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings and Policy
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 212026-0855

Resolution appointing Walter Lewis to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board with a term to expire September 6, 2030.

Discussion
Vote
Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings and Policy
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 272026-0837

Records the Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs committee report for September 2, 2026.

Discussion
Vote
Read, Received and Filed
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 132026-0847

Authorizes a City warrant payment to Vibrant Pittsburgh.

Discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 12026-0860

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Pittsburgh hereby honors the service and dedication of Saint Bede’s School. And congratulates you on your 100th Year Anniversary.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Adopted
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 22026-0861

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Vernard Alexander for a job well done in the community engagement arena & hereby declares September 6, 2026, to be “Vernard Alexander Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Adopted
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 32026-0862

Declares September 12th, 2026 to be “Alphabet Trail and Tales Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Adopted
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 82026-0842

Resolution amending Resolution 410-2024, authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Innovation & Performance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement or agreements or amendments thereto with Social Pinpoint for EngagePGH online engagement platform subscription with enhanced translation, by increasing the total amount by Ten Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars ($10,672.00) at a cost not-to-exceed One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars ($124,972.00) over five (5) years, subject to future appropriation by City Council.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Not recorded
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded
Order 202026-0854

Resolution appointing Oliver Beasley to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board with a term to expire September 6, 2030.

Discussion
No matched discussion
Vote
Held, Pending Interview to the Committee on Hearings and Policy
Votes For
Not recorded
Votes Against
Not recorded