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City Council

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Pittsburgh City Council held its regular meeting, focusing primarily on recognizing local community members and organizations through various proclamations. The meeting included presentations from city officials and a communication about the city's preliminary revenue forecast for 2026-2030.

Key Decisions

  • Preliminary Revenue Forecast Review Read and Filed
  • Weekly Grants Office Status Update Read and Filed
  • Proclamation for Susan Lucas Day Passed
  • Sports Analytics Days Recognition Passed
  • Recognition of South Side Clean Team Ambassadors Passed
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Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL
  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA
  4. PROCLAMATIONS
  5. 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.

  6. 2025-2365 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Clint Burton, Sean Krashna and Weston White Sr. for their outstanding public service and lasting contributions to the Pittsburgh community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, October 21, 2025 to be “Clint Burton, Sean Krashna and Weston White Sr. Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  7. 2025-2366 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Conference and celebrates both the region’s proud sports legacy and its growing role as a hub for analytics, innovation, and opportunity; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare October 24-25, 2025 to be “Sports Analytics Days” in the City of Pittsburgh
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  8. 2025-2393 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the June 3rd, 2025, to be “Anna “Teenie” Pearl Taylor Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  9. 2025-2394 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh recognizes and commends Robert Colbert and Jimar “Jimmy” McGhee for their exceptional service as South Side Clean Team Ambassadors; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare October 21, 2025, to be “Robert Colbert and Jimar McGhee 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 Maury, David Tessitore, Yvonne F. Brown, Special Agent Sunshine, Jacob Poole, Keetza

  11. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
  12. COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY PRESENTS:
  13. COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS:
  14. COUNCILWOMAN BARBARA WARWICK PRESENTS:
  15. COUNCILMAN BOBBY WILSON PRESENTS:
  16. COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
  17. 2025-2391 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 17, 2025.
    Communication
    Action: Read, Received and Filed Passed

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

  18. 2025-2392 Communication from Rachael Heisler, City Controller, submitting the City of Pittsburgh’s Preliminary Revenue Forecast for years 2026-2030, dated September 29, 2025.
    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. COUNCILMAN ANTHONY COGHILL PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS
  23. COUNCILWOMAN BARBARA WARWICK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  24. COUNCILMAN BOBBY WILSON PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  25. COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS
  26. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  27. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
  28. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  29. ADJOURNMENT