City Council

Agenda

1. ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA
4. PROCLAMATIONS
5. 2026-1025 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare October 22nd, 2026 as “Detective John Gagliardi Day” in the City of Pittsburgh to honor John’s life, service, and memory, recognizing his 35 years of dedication to law enforcement as well as the extraordinary character, kindness, humor, and friendship that defined the man behind the badge; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Pittsburgh extends its deepest condolences to John's family, loved ones, friends, and fellow officers, with sincere appreciation for a life well lived and a legacy that will not be forgotten.
   Proclamation
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
7. PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
8. COUNCILMAN ANTHONY COGHILL PRESENTS:
9. 2026-1020 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Two: Fiscal, Article I: Administration, Chapter 219: Operating Budget, by adding sections establishing procedures for managing Prior Year Encumbrances.
   Ordinance
10. COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
11. 2026-1026 Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting the weekly status update from the Grants Office for the week ended October 23, 2026.
    Communication
12. 2026-1027 Communication from Rachael Heisler, City Controller, submitting a Cooperative and Joint Purchasing Contracts List, pursuant to §161.01A(b)(3)(b) of the City Code.
    Communication
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. 2026-0853 Resolution appointing Jennifer Cash Wade to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board with a term to expire September 6, 2030.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
15. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
16. COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW
17. 2026-1028 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for October 21, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
    Report
18. Pittsburgh, PA October 27, 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
19. 2026-0847 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant payable in favor of Vibrant Pittsburgh for one year membership dues in an amount not to exceed FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS and ZERO CENTS ($50,000.00).
    Resolution
20. 2026-0982 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Patrick Goodfellow in an amount not to exceed THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTEEN DOLLARS AND NINETY-THREE CENTS ($3,615.93) over one year, in full and final settlement of a claim (2026-CLAIM-0070) for damage to his parked vehicle near 54 Carrick Avenue from a City ES Recycling vehicle on February 2, 2026. (Executive Session held 10/13/26)
    Resolution
21. 2026-0983 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Tomer Elbaz in an amount not to exceed THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($3,600.00) over one year, in full and final settlement of a claim (2026-CLAIM-0071) for damage to his parked vehicle near 3815 Hoosic Avenue from a City ES vehicle on January 8, 2026. (Executive Session held 10/13/26)
    Resolution
22. 2026-0984 Resolution transferring the amount of four thousand seven hundred sixty-eight dollars and eighty-seven cents ($4,768.87) within the 2026 Operating Budget from City Council Districts Supplies, Postage to the Department of Finance Supplies, Postage to account for the cost of postage meter usage and stamps for the months of July through September.
    Resolution
23. 2026-0985 Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Two: Fiscal, Article I: Budget, by adding a new Chapter 222: Budget Training.
    Ordinance
24. 2026-0986 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code Title One: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 161: Contracts, Section 161.14 Purchasing Cards.
    Ordinance
25. 2026-0987 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title 1: Fiscal, Article I: Administration, by amending Chapter 219: Operating Budget, to add publicly broadcasted quarterly financial reporting requirements on the condition of the City of Pittsburgh’s financial outlook.
    Ordinance
26. 2026-0994 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title 1: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 161: Contracts, Section 161.01A: Required Approvals from City Council for Designated City Contracts to require approval by City Council for certain contracts done through cooperative purchasing.
    Ordinance
27. COUNCILMAN ANTHONY COGHILL PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS
28. 2026-1029 Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for October 21, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
    Report
29. Pittsburgh, PA October 27, 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
30. 2026-0974 Resolution amending Resolution No. 789 of 2025, which authorized the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into an Amended Agreement or Agreements with Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh for detention, care and/or euthanasia of domesticated animals, by increasing the approved amount by ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS ($151,295.00), for an amended total cost not-to-exceed TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR DOLLARS AND NINETY-FOUR CENTS ($2,521,594.94) over three (3) years.
    Resolution
31. COUNCILWOMAN KIM SALINETRO PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
32. 2026-1030 Report of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure for October 21, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
    Report
33. Pittsburgh, PA October 27, 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
34. 2026-0979 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance to enter into an easement agreement or agreements with Columbia Gas of PA/MD Inc./Nisource and Frieda Rohn Living Trust for the installation and maintenance of a gas line through City-owned parcel ID 16-K-17.
    Resolution
35. 2026-0981 Resolution amending Resolution 561 of 2026 entitled, a Resolution authorizing the taking, appropriating, and condemning by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property rights in temporary construction easements and public right of way necessary for the completion of the comprehensive rehabilitation project for the Swindell Bridge, in the 26th Ward, for public transportation purposes through eminent domain and further authorizing the payment of just compensation and necessary and incidental acquisition costs related thereto at an amount to be distributed amongst property owners that in aggregate shall not to exceed Five Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($5,400.00), reimbursable at 95%; in order to correct identification of the subject property.
    Resolution
36. COUNCILMAN BOBBY WILSON PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
37. 2026-1031 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for October 21, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
    Report
38. Pittsburgh, PA October 27, 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
39. 2025-1545 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article II, Base Zoning District, Chapter 903 Residential Zoning Districts; Chapter 904 Mixed Use Zoning Districts; Chapter 905 Special Purpose Districts; Article IV, Planning Districts, Chapter 908 Public Realm Districts; Chapter 909 Planned Development Districts; Chapter 910 Downtown Districts; Article V, Use Regulations; Chapter 911 Primary Uses; Chapter 912 Accessory Uses and Structures; Chapter 913 Use Exceptions and Conditions Not Listed in Use Table; Article VI, Development Standards, Chapter 914 Parking Loading and Access; Chapter 915 Environmental Performance Standards; Chapter 916 Residential Compatibility Standards; Chapter 920 Child Care Regulations; Article VIII, Review and Enforcement, Chapter 922 Development Review Procedures; Chapter 924 Enforcement and Penalties; Article IX Measurements and Definitions, Chapter 925, Measurements. (Public Hearing held 9/10/25) (Sent to the Planning Commission for a Report & Recommendation on 10/15/25) (Report & Recommendation received on 6/12/26) (Public Hearing held 9/23/26)
    Ordinance
40. 2026-0834 Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article I, Introduction and Establishment, Chapter 901 General Provisions; Chapter 902 Zoning Districts in General; Article II, Base Zoning District Chapter 903 Residential Zoning Districts; Chapter 904 Mixed Use Zoning Districts; Chapter 905 Special Purpose Districts; Article III, Overlay Zoning Districts, Chapter 906 Environmental Overlay Districts; Chapter 907 Development Overlay Districts; Article IV, Planning Districts, Chapter 908 Public Realm Districts; Chapter 909 Planned Development Districts; Chapter 910 Downtown Districts; Article V, Use Regulations; Chapter 911 Primary Uses; Chapter 912 Accessory Uses and Structures; Chapter 913 Use Exceptions and Conditions Not Listed in Use Table; Article VI, Development Standards, Chapter 915 Environmental Performance Standards; Chapter 916 Residential Compatibility Standards; Chapter 918 Landscaping and Screening Standards; Chapter 919 Signs; Chapter 920 Child Care Regulations; Article VII, Nonconformities, Chapter 921 Nonconformities; Article VIII, Review and Enforcement, Chapter 922 Development Review Procedures; Article IX Measurements and Definitions, Chapter 925, Measurements; Chapter 926 Definitions. (Public Hearing held 10/13/26)
    Ordinance
41. COUNCILWOMAN BARBARA WARWICK PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON RECREATION, YOUTH AND SENIOR SERVICES
42. 2026-1032 Report of the Committee on Recreation, Youth, and Senior Services for October 21, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
    Report
43. Pittsburgh, PA October 27, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Gentlemen and Madame: Your Committee on Recreation, Youth and Senior Services respectfully returns herewith the following Resolutions and/or Ordinances with an affirmative recommendation. Respectfully Submitted, _______________________________________ Mrs. Warwick, Chair
44. 2026-0988 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for the purpose of providing meals in connection with the 2026-2027 Food Service Program. The total cost shall not exceed SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($750,000.00) over one (1) year.
    Resolution
45. COUNCILWOMAN DEBORAH L. GROSS PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE, ASSET MANAGEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY
46. 2026-1033 Report of the Committee on Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology for October 21, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
    Report
47. Pittsburgh, PA October 27, 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. 2026-0975 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of OPEX CORPORATION for the purchase of two Windows 11 enabled FACLON PCs in an amount not to exceed ELEVEN-THOUSAND, FOUR-HUNDRED, AND SEVENTY DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($11,470.00).
    Resolution
49. 2026-0976 Resolution amending Resolution No. 125 of 2023, which authorized the Mayor and Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Open Innovation Plans, LLC, for records management software services by increasing the approved amount by SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS ($75,237.50), for an amended total cost not-to-exceed TWO HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED THIRTY DOLLARS AND FORTY-TWO CENTS ($206,930.42) over ten (10) years. (Waiver of Competitive Process Received)
    Resolution
50. 2026-0992 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant payable in favor of eDocs Technologies for the one-time purchase of a compatible scanner and warranty for an amount not to exceed EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS and ZERO CENTS ($8,845.00).
    Resolution
51. COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS
52. 2026-1034 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs for October 21, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
    Report
53. Pittsburgh, PA October 27, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Gentlemen and Madame: Your Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs respectfully returns herewith the following Resolutions and/or Ordinances with an affirmative recommendation. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Mr. Mosley, Chair
54. 2026-0977 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 7119 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, at no cost to the City.
    Resolution
55. 2026-0978 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 1 21st Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, at no cost to the City.
    Resolution
56. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
57. EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
58. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
59. ADJOURNMENT