City Council

Agenda

1. ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA
4. PROCLAMATIONS
5. 2026-0313 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Pittsburgh designates the week of April 6-10, 2026, as National Community Development Week in support of this valuable program that has made tremendous contributions to the viability of the housing stock, infrastructure, public services, and the economic well-being of our city; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh urges the United States Congress and the Trump Administration to recognize the outstanding work being done locally and nationally with CDBG by supporting increased funding for the program in FY 2027.
   Proclamation
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
7. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
8. COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY PRESENTS:
9. 2026-0314 Resolution amending Resolution 501 of 2023, which authorized an amended Agreement or Agreements with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (“URA”) for the completion of projects approved in the City of Pittsburgh’s American Rescue Plan, by realigning project line items to ensure spending deadlines are met.
   Resolution
10. COUNCILWOMAN KIM SALINETRO PRESENTS:
11. 2026-0315 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to enter into an easement agreement or agreements with Duquesne Light Company for the installation of certain wires, cable, and pad mount transformer on City-owned parcel ID 184-E-80 (Council District 5), at no cost to the City.
    Resolution
12. COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS:
13. 2026-0316 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 886 of 2021, effective December 27, 2021, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2022 Capital Budget and the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2022 through 2027 Capital Improvement Program” by reducing LITTER CAN UPGRADES AND MONITORING by One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand One Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($144,100.00) and increasing PLAY AREA IMPROVEMENTS by One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand One Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($144,100.00).
    Resolution
14. 2026-0317 Resolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain properties to qualified city residents, subject to affordability restrictions. ITEMS A: 1518 Fallowfield Avenue, 35-C-12 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4), B: 136 Bodkin Street, 62-K-200 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 4).
    Resolution
15. 2026-0318 Resolution repealing an item in Resolution Number 862, effective December 23, 2025, in order to rescind the sale.
    Resolution
16. 2026-0319 Resolution providing for the sale of certain property, acquired by the City of Pittsburgh at tax sales. ITEMS A through X: A: 2114 Forbes Avenue, 11-K-191 (Council District 6), B: 0 Forbes Avenue, 11-K-192 (Council District 6),C: 530 Junilla Street, 10-L-313 (Council District 6), D: 4811 Columbo Street, 50-B-172 (Council District 9), E: 4813 Columbo Street, 50-B-174 (Council District 9), F: 6313 Dean Street, 124-C-26 (Council District 9), G: 6315 Dean Street, 124-C-27 (Council District 9), H: 6319 Dean Street, 124-C-29 (Council District 9), I: 6355 Dean Street, 124-G-65 (Council District 9), J: 1309 Paulson Avenue, 124-H-147 (Council District 9), K: 6523 Shetland Avenue, 124-P-338 (Council District 9), L: 6940 Hartman Lane, 172-N-158 (Council District 9), M: 721 Singer Place, 174-S-362-A (Council District 9), N: 7936 Tioga Street, 175-H-89 (Council District 9) O: 318 Renova Street, 57-D-39 (Council District 5), P: 2367 South 18th Street Extension, 13-A-10 (Council District 3), Q: 317 Millbridge Street, 14-E-298 (Council District 3), R: 315 Millbridge Street, 14-E-299 (Council District 3), S: 412 Beltzhoover Avenue, 14-J-136 (Council District 3), T: 78 Climax Street, 15-L-16 (Council District 3), U: 0 Kuhn Street, 4-N-106 (Council District 2), V: 850 Spring Garden Avenue, 24-E-124-A (Council District 1), W: 305 Dunlap Street, 116-J-104 (Council District 1), X: 518 West Prospect Avenue, 70-E-14 (Council District 2)
    Resolution
17. COUNCILMAN BOBBY WILSON PRESENTS:
18. 2026-0320 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 863 of 2018, effective January 1, 2019, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2019 through 2024 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS - RECREATION AND SENIOR CENTERS by Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) and increasing REMEDIATION OF CONDEMNED BUILDINGS by Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000).
    Resolution
19. 2026-0321 Resolution amending Resolution No. 191 of 2019, effective March 28, 2019, which authorized a Professional Service Agreement(s) and or Contract(s) with Urban Design Ventures for services relating to the administration of the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs for a sum not to exceed One Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Dollars ($191,000.00) by extending the term through the second quarter of 2027 and increasing the amount by Eighty-Six Thousand Dollars ($86,000) for a new total cost not to exceed Two Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Dollars ($277,000) over nine (9) years.
    Resolution
20. 2026-0322 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 863 of 2018, effective January 1, 2019, as amended, entitled "Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2019 through 2024 Capital Improvement Program" to reduce Play Area Improvements by One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($144,100) and increase the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank by One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($144,100), and authorize a subsequent Agreement or Agreements
    Resolution
21. COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
22. 2026-0323 Resolution authorizing an extension of the term of the Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget for 90 additional days, to run through July 11, 2026.
    Resolution
23. 2026-0324 Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting to City Council the attached status update from the Grants Office for the week ended April 2, 2026.
    Communication
24. 2026-0325 Communication from Susheela Nemani-Stanger, Executive Director of the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) submitting the Affordable Housing Bond 2025 Annual Performance Report, dated March 31, 2026.
    Resolution
25. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
26. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
27. COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW
28. 2026-0326 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for April 1, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
    Report
29. Pittsburgh, PA April 7, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Gentlemen and Madame: Your Committee on Finance and Law respectfully returns herewith the following Resolutions and/or Ordinances with an affirmative recommendation. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Mrs. Strassburger, Chair
30. 2026-0281 Resolution amending Resolution 60 of 2026 authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Justin Hickox and their legal counsel, Steenland Law, PLLC, for a single payment in 2026 in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), in full and final of an employment matter. (Executive Session held 3/24/26)
    Resolution
31. COUNCILMAN ANTHONY COGHILL PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS
32. 2026-0327 Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for April 1, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
    Report
33. Pittsburgh, PA April 7, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Gentlemen and Madame: Your Committee on Public Safety and Wellness respectfully returns herewith the following Resolutions and/or Ordinances with an affirmative recommendation. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Mr. Coghill, Chair
34. 2026-0286 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 16: AdministrativeConduct, Article VII: ProceduresRegulated Rights and Actions by adding a new Chapter 172A630A: Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement, to place certain restrictions on the collection and use of information related to citizenship and immigration status, place certain restrictions on the use of City assets, prohibit certain forms of discrimination in City services, and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
    Ordinance
35. COUNCILWOMAN KIM SALINETRO PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
36. 2026-0328 Report of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure for April 1, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
    Report
37. Pittsburgh, PA April 7, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Gentlemen and Madame: Your Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure respectfully returns herewith the following Resolutions and/or Ordinances with an affirmative recommendation. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Mrs. Salinetro, Chair
38. 2026-0203 Resolution authorizing acceptance by the City of Pittsburgh of the dedication of two City owned parcels (49-S-500) and (49-R-296), located in the 9th Ward, 7th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, at no cost to the City.
    Resolution
39. 2026-0276 Resolution amending Resolution No. 240 of 2025, effective April 17, 2025, entitled “authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, between the City of Pittsburgh and Pashek + MTR, for the professional geotechnical remediation plan and engineering services, at a cost not to exceed Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand, One Hundred and Seventy Dollars ($415,170.00),” by increasing the total allocation by the amount of Twenty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($26,257.50) for a new not to exceed amount of Four Hundred Forty-One Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($441,427.50).
    Resolution
40. 2026-0277 Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into certain permanent and temporary construction easements in order to advance the Stormwater Management and Noise Control Improvements to Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Firing Range project, at no cost to the City.
    Resolution
41. COUNCILMAN BOBBY WILSON PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
42. 2026-0329 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for April 1, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
    Report
43. Pittsburgh, PA April 7, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Gentlemen and Madame: Your Committee on Land Use and Economic Development respectfully returns herewith the following Resolutions and/or Ordinances with an affirmative recommendation. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Mr. Wilson, Chair
44. 2026-0312 Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Five, Traffic, Article Seven, Parking, Chapter 543, Parking Meters and Chapter 549, Residential Parking Permit Program, to implement temporary enforcement and penalty provisions for specified areas during the NFL Draft.
    Ordinance
45. COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE, ASSET MANAGEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY
46. 2026-0330 Report of the Committee on Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology for April 1, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
    Report
47. Pittsburgh, PA April 7, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Gentlemen and Madame: Your Committee on Innovation, Performance, Asset Management and Technology respectfully returns herewith the following Resolutions and/or Ordinances with an affirmative recommendation. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Ms. Gross, Chair
48. 2026-0287 Resolution authorizing and instructing the Department of Innovation & Performance to publish and submit a report on Surveillance Technologies.
    Resolution
49. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
50. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
51. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
52. ADJOURNMENT