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City Council

Monday, September 22, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Pittsburgh City Council held a routine meeting focused on recognizing local community members with special proclamations, including declaring several individual 'Days' in their honor. The meeting also included standard administrative communications about city grants and pension fund obligations.

Key Decisions

  • Bernice Crawley Highrise 50th Anniversary Proclamation Passed
  • Pension Fund Minimum Municipal Obligation Submission for 2026 Read and Filed
  • Grants Office Status Update Read and Received
  • Fleet Efficiency Report Motion Motion Carried
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL
  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA
  4. PROCLAMATIONS
  5. 2025-2237 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate Bernice Crawley Highrise on its 50th Anniversary and commends the level of personal investment and commitment as exhibited by members of the Glen Hazel Highrise Tenant Council and all long-time Highrise residents. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, September 26th, 2025, to be “Glen Hazel Bernice Crawley Highrise Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.

  6. 2025-2270 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Deanna Nusser for her contributions to her community and service to the City of Pittsburgh residents; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, September 27, 2025 to be “Deanna Nusser Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.

  7. 2025-2271 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Makayla Reber for her extraordinary kindness, unwavering strength, and inspiring commitment to serving others despite the adversities she has faced; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, September 22, 2025 to be “Makayla Reber Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.

  8. 2025-2272 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Susan Lucas for her years of continued service to the City of Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, September 22, 2025 to be “Susan Lucas Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.

  9. 2025-2273 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Matt Smith for his service to the City of Pittsburgh and his community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, September 27, 2025 to be “Matt Smith Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Adopted. The motion carried.

  10. PUBLIC COMMENTS

    Dr. Ronald Lynn Miller, Chris Rosselot, Chris Maury, Elena Zaitsoff, Jeaninne Rowland, Ikhana-hal-makina, Yvonne F. Brown

  11. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
  12. COUNCILPERSON ROBERT CHARLAND PRESENTS:
  13. COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY PRESENTS:
  14. COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS:
  15. COUNCILMAN BOBBY WILSON PRESENTS:
  16. COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
  17. 2025-2268 Communication from Jake Pawlak, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting to City Council the attached status update from the Grants Office for the week ended September 19, 2025.
    Communication
    Action: Read, Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried.

  18. 2025-2269 Communication from Jennifer Gula, Director of the Department of Finance, submitting required contribution of the Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) to the City’s three pension funds in 2026, pursuant to Act 205.
    Communication
    Action: Read, Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. The motion carried.

  19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  20. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
  21. COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW
  22. COUNCILWOMAN BARBARA WARWICK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  23. COUNCILMAN BOBBY WILSON PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  24. COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, YOUTH AND SENIOR SERVICES
  25. COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE, ASSET MANAGEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY
  26. COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS
  27. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

    Councilman Wilson motioned for a Post-Agenda relative to the Fleet Efficiency Report. The motion carried.

  28. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
  29. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  30. ADJOURNMENT