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City Council

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Pittsburgh City Council held its regular meeting with several proclamations recognizing community organizations. The council appointed new members to the Pittsburgh Water Board and HIV/AIDS Commission, and considered a resolution to designate a historic police station site in the Strip District.

Key Decisions

  • Historic Site Designation for Police Station Number 3 Read and Referred
  • Appointment of Mary Bockovich to HIV/AIDS Commission Approved
  • Appointment of Richard Krug to HIV/AIDS Commission Approved
  • Appointment of Megan Leitch to Water Board Approved
  • Appointment of Jordan Fischbach to Water Board Approved
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Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL
  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA
  4. PROCLAMATIONS
  5. 2025-2321 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the work of Alina’s Light in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month; and, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the work of Alina’s Light in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and applauds the unwavering dedication of her family and supporters in transforming personal tragedy into a powerful movement for change; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, October 7, 2025 to be “Alina’s Light Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  6. 2025-2322 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Allegheny-Fayette County Labor Council and congratulates this year’s honorees; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Friday, October 10, 2025 to be “ACLC Honorees Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  7. PUBLIC COMMENTS

    Dr. Ronald Lynn Miller, Carlino Giampolo, Amber Tindall, Chris Maury, Ikhana-hal-makina, Jacob Poole, Sam Gibson, Yvonne F. Brown, Special Agent Sunshine

  8. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
  9. COUNCILMAN ANTHONY COGHILL PRESENTS:
  10. COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY PRESENTS:
  11. COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
  12. COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS:
  13. COUNCILWOMAN BARBARA WARWICK PRESENTS:
  14. COUNCILMAN BOBBY WILSON PRESENTS:
  15. 2025-2333 Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Site under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as Police Station Number 3, also known as the Office of Municipal Investigations (OMI) Building; at 2603 Penn Avenue (25-P-12), located in the Strip District neighborhood, in the 2nd Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The owner of the property supports the nomination and there is no cost to the City. (Public Hearing held 12/5/25)
    Resolution
    Action: Read and referred

    Read and referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

  16. COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
  17. 2025-2334 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 October 3, 2025.
    Communication
    Action: Read, Received and Filed Passed

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

  18. 2025-2335 Resolution appointing Mary Bockovich to the Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission, per Title I: Administrative, Article IX: Boards, Commissions, and Authorities, Chapter 179C: Establishment of Pittsburgh HIV/AIDS Commission, §179C.02(1) and §179C.02(2) of the Pittsburgh City Code of Ordinances.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  19. 2025-2336 Resolution appointing Richard Krug to the Pittsburgh HIV / AIDS Commission, per Title I: Administrative, Article IX: Boards, Commissions, and Authorities, Chapter 179C: Establishment of Pittsburgh HIV/AIDS Commission, §179C.02(1) and §179C.02(2) of the Pittsburgh City Code of Ordinances.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  21. 2025-1808 Resolution appointing Megan Leitch, as a Member of the Pittsburgh Water Board of Directors with a term to expire May 1, 2030.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  22. 2025-1809 Resolution appointing Jordan Fischbach, as a Member of the Pittsburgh Water Board of Directors with a term to expire May 1, 2030.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  23. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
  24. COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW
  25. COUNCILWOMAN BARBARA WARWICK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  26. COUNCILPERSON ROBERT CHARLAND PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES
  27. COUNCILMAN BOBBY WILSON PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  28. COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS
  29. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  30. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
  31. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  32. ADJOURNMENT