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City Council

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Pittsburgh City Council held a meeting primarily focused on recognizing various community members and organizations through proclamations, including days honoring local religious leaders, community groups, and special causes like Suicide Prevention Month. A notable development was a petition requesting Sanctuary City legislation, which was held for a public hearing to discuss protections for immigrants.

Key Decisions

  • Sanctuary City Legislation Petition Held for Public Hearing
  • Suicide Prevention Month Recognition Passed
  • Rail Safety Month Proclamation Passed
  • Post-Agenda Discussion on City Finances Motioned for Further Discussion
  • Grants Office Status Update Read, Received and Filed
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Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL
  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA
  4. PROCLAMATIONS
  5. 2025-2282 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and honor the life of Darren Morris, commending his lifelong dedication to service, community, and family; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare September 22, 2025 to be “Darren Morris Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  6. 2025-2283 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Bishop Emeritus David A. Zubik for his decades of faithful service and his enduring commitment to the mission of the Church; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, September 30, 2025 to be “Bishop Emeritus David A. Zubik Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  7. 2025-2284 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Bishop Mark A. Eckman for his unwavering dedication to the Gospel, his pastoral heart, and his vision for a Church united in love and service; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, September 30, 2025 to be “Bishop Mark A Eckman Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  8. 2025-2285 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare September 27, 2025 to be “Fifth Avenue High Class of 1965 Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  9. 2025-2286 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the September 29th, 2025 to be “Cheri Smith Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  10. 2025-2287 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Pittsburgh hereby declares September 30, 2025 “Women in Bio (WIB) Day of P.O.W.E.R.”
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  11. 2025-2288 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does commend the Fineview Citizens Council and the community of Fineview for thirty years of dedication and spirit through the Step Challenge; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Saturday, October 4, 2025, to be “Fineview Step Challenge Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  12. 2025-2289 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does commend Reel Q for forty years of extraordinary contributions to cinema, culture, and LGBTQ+ visibility; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Friday, October 3, 2025, to be “Reel Q Film Festival Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  13. 2025-2312 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes Patricia Szczepanski for her twenty years of dedicated service and commitment to lifelong learning, mentorship, and community engagement be recognized and celebrated as a lasting legacy of excellence at OLLI at Pitt; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the October 6, 2025, as “Patricia Szczepanski Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  14. 2025-2313 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we seek to recognize September as Suicide Prevention Month, elevate our local organizations reducing stigma around suicide and mental health and disparate outcomes for marginalized communities, and to develop and implement strategies to increase access to and the delivery of quality mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention crisis care and treatment and recovery services; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize September as “Suicide Prevention Month” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  15. 2025-2315 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council urges all residents to remain vigilant and practice safe conduct near rail crossings and rights-of-way, and to actively support initiatives that maintain the safety, efficiency, and economic importance of Pittsburgh’s rail network within our regional transportation system; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim the month of September, 2025 to be “Rail Safety Month” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  16. PUBLIC COMMENTS

    Elena Zaitsoff, Roman Mason, Dr. Ronald Lynn Miller, Chris Maury, Carlino Giampolo, Sam Gibson, Stormy Morris, Yvonne F. Brown, David Tessitore

  17. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
  18. COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY PRESENTS:
  19. COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
  20. COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS:
  21. COUNCILWOMAN BARBARA WARWICK PRESENTS:
  22. COUNCILMAN BOBBY WILSON PRESENTS:
  23. COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
  24. 2025-2308 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 26, 2025.
    Communication
    Action: Read, Received and Filed Passed

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

  25. 2025-2309 Communication from Jake Pawlak, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting acting pay requests on behalf of the Mayor’s Office for Paul Scott & Cydney Cooper, per the Acting Pay Policy revised in June 2018.
    Communication
    Action: Read, Received and Filed Passed

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

  26. 2025-2310 Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before City Council relative to passing Sanctuary City legislation for Pittsburgh to make the City a truly welcoming City for all by codifying in law that all City public services should be made accessible to everyone regardless of immigration status, origin, color of skin, sexual orientation, religion or language. The legislation should make it illegal for all City agencies, Pittsburgh City Police to collaborate with the Immigration Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) and to disclose information about the immigration status of any person. Similar to Sanctuary City legislation passed by Cities such as Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and others, the proposed legislation is intended to help all immigrants and all vulnerable communities feel welcome and safe in Pittsburgh. The Petition is valid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter. (Needs to be held for a Public Hearing)
    Petition
    Action: Held for Cablecast Public Hearing Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Held for Cablecast Public Hearing to the Committee on Hearings and Policy. The motion carried.

  27. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  28. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
  29. COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW
  30. COUNCILMAN ANTHONY COGHILL PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS
  31. COUNCILWOMAN BARBARA WARWICK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  32. COUNCILPERSON ROBERT CHARLAND PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES
  33. COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, YOUTH AND SENIOR SERVICES
  34. COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE, ASSET MANAGEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY
  35. COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS
  36. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

    Councilwoman Kail-Smith motioned for a Post-Agenda relative to the Ownership of the Pirates and PNC Park. The motion carried. Councilwoman Kail-Smith motioned for a Post-Agenda relative to Mental Health. The motion carried. Councilwoman Kail-Smith motioned for a Post-Agenda relative to Non-profits in the City of Pittsburgh and Funding. The motion carried. Councilwoman Warwick motioned for a Post-Agenda relative to Options for increasing revenue for the City of Pittsburgh. The motion carried.

  37. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
  38. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  39. ADJOURNMENT