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City Council

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Pittsburgh City Council held its regular meeting, focusing primarily on recognizing various community leaders and organizations through official proclamations. While no major policy changes were discussed, the council noted concerns about the lack of a county-wide property reassessment since 2012.

Key Decisions

  • Property Reassessment Concern Acknowledged
  • Multiple Community Recognition Days Passed
  • Grants Office Status Update Received and Filed
  • Land Bank Quarterly Financial Report Received and Filed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL
  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA
  4. PROCLAMATIONS
  5. 2025-2552 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby recognizes and commends the Department of Public Works 5th Division and the Emerald Parks Division for their dedicated service to our community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, December 2, 2025, to be “DPW 5th Division Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  6. 2025-2593 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the Nov. 22nd, 2025, to be “Father David H. Taylor Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  7. 2025-2594 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the Dec. 5th, 2025, to be “Elder Ronald A. Golden Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  8. 2025-2595 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Eileen is a fierce advocate for the rights of the downtrodden and her community is better off for her lifelong commitment to deliver civil legal services to low-income individuals; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday December 9th, to be “Eileen Yacknin Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  9. 2025-2634 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Amazon PIT5 and their outstanding commitment, compassion, and unwavering dedication to supporting survivors of domestic violence and raising Domestic Violence Awareness within our community; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, December 9, 2025 to be “Amazon PIT5 Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  10. 2025-2635 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Christy Porter for her unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and extraordinary service in creating spaces where individuals with special needs can receive the guidance, support, and care they deserve; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, December 8, 2025 to be “Christy Porter Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  11. 2025-2638 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare December 9, 2025 to be “Advocates for African-American Students in the Pittsburgh Public Schools Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  12. 2025-2639 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Council extends its gratitude to Director Piotrowski for her years of public service and for her lasting contributions to the City of Pittsburgh and its future generations; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare December 9, 2025 to be “Jamie Piotrowski Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
    Proclamation
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  13. WILLS OF COUNCIL
  14. 2025-2596 WHEREAS, Allegheny County has not conducted a countywide property reassessment since 2012-now more than a decade ago-despite significant shifts in market values across neighborhoods, business districts, and municipalities; and,
    Will of Council
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  15. 2025-2637 WHEREAS, Article 5 of the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter governs the City’s Budget and Fiscal Matters; and,
    Will of Council
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  16. PUBLIC COMMENTS

    Dr. Ronald Lynn Miller, Patricia Carnovale, Jasmine Green, Abby Rea LaCombe, Natalie Ryan, Martina Wolf Batistone, Robert Damewood, Swain Uber, Harold Keller, Yvonne F. Brown, Special Agent Sunshine, Rick Knor

  17. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
  18. COUNCILMAN ANTHONY COGHILL PRESENTS:
  19. COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY PRESENTS:
  20. COUNCILWOMAN THERESA KAIL-SMITH PRESENTS:
  21. COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS:
  22. COUNCILWOMAN BARBARA WARWICK PRESENTS:
  23. COUNCILMAN BOBBY WILSON PRESENTS:
  24. COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
  25. 2025-2630 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 December 5, 2025.
    Communication
    Action: Read, Received and Filed Passed

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

  26. 2025-2631 Communication from Sally Stadelman, Manager, Pittsburgh Land Bank, submitting the Pittsburgh Land Bank's third quarter financial report for the year 2025.
    Communication
    Action: Read, Received and Filed Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Read, Received and Filed. 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. COUNCILMAN BOBBY WILSON PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  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
  37. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
  38. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  39. ADJOURNMENT