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City Council

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Pittsburgh City Council held its regular meeting, primarily focusing on proclamations and recognitions for various individuals and organizations. While no major policy changes or budget decisions were discussed in this session, the council did schedule a future discussion on homelessness.

Key Decisions

  • Homelessness Post-Agenda Motion Scheduled for Future Discussion
  • George Floyd Day Proclamation Passed
  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month Declaration Passed
  • Grants Office Status Update Received and Filed
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Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL
  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA
  4. PROCLAMATIONS
  5. 2025-2344 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare October 18, 2025 to be “Iota Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  6. 2025-2351 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend the Susan G. Komen Foundation for their unwavering dedication to ending breast cancer; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the month of October 2025 to be “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  7. 2025-2352 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh proudly recognizes Teresa Marie Ursula Habib and celebrates her extraordinary 80 years of life, love, and devotion; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Wednesday, October 15, 2025 to be “Teresa Marie Ursula Habib Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  8. 2025-2353 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh proudly recognizes Ashley Cabiness for her outstanding service to our communities and congratulates her on being named to the Fab 40 under 40 Class of 2025; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, October 14, 2025 to be “Ashley Cabiness Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  9. 2025-2356 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby proclaim Tuesday October 14th as “GEORGE FLOYD DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh, and calls upon all residents, institutions, and organizations to reflect upon the enduring lessons of his life and death, to speak truth in the face of injustice, and to stand in unwavering solidarity with all who continue the struggle for freedom, fairness, and equality.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  10. PUBLIC COMMENTS

    Jeaninne Rowland, Dr. Ronald Lynn Miller, Carlino Giampolo, Chris Maury, Tanisha Long, Amy Zaiss, Amanda Neatrour, Ikhana-hal-makina, Bernadette Mosey, Pastor, Yvonne F. Brown, Special Agent Sunshine, David Tessitore

  11. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
  12. COUNCILPERSON ROBERT CHARLAND PRESENTS:
  13. COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS:
  14. COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY PRESENTS:
  15. COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS:
  16. COUNCILWOMAN BARBARA WARWICK PRESENTS:
  17. COUNCILMAN BOBBY WILSON PRESENTS:
  18. COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
  19. 2025-2350 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 10, 2025.
    Communication
    Action: Read, Received and Filed Passed

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

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

    Councilperson Charland motioned for a winter Post-Agenda relative to Homelessness. The motion carried.

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