Pittsburgh, PA

City Council

Standing Committees

Briefing

Briefing

Committee on Hearings and Policy

Post Agenda

The City Council will hold a discussion regarding permit reform at the request of Council Member Robert Charland. The meeting includes invited guests Matt Singer, Ben Forstate, and Talia O'Brien.

• Discussion on Permit Reform

Post Agenda

The City Council will hold a discussion on homelessness during the winter months, at the request of Council Member Robert Charland. Invited guests include the Director of the Department of Human Services and staff from the Office of Community Health and Safety. This is a discussion item, not a vote on specific legislation.

• Discussion on homelessness in the winter
• Invited guests: Director Alex Jutca (DHS), Assistant Director Laura Drogowski, Ben Talik (OCHS)

Standing Committees

Pittsburgh City Council's Standing Committees meet September 30, 2026 to take up a deferred referendum on Home Rule Charter budget approval rules, two vehicle-damage claim settlements, a batch of departmental invoices, and new resolutions on Swindell Bridge right-of-way acquisitions, a trail-plan grant closeout, a firewall services contract, and a sewage facilities plan revision for 929 Liberty Avenue.

• Deferred Ordinance 2026-0039 would put a referendum on the 2026 May Primary ballot to amend the Home Rule Charter's budget approval rules; a public hearing was held 1/27/26.
• Resolution 2026-0895: warrant up to $6,197.48 to Jerald S. Foresman to settle claim 2026-CLAIM-0031 for damage to his parked vehicle near 259 Semple Street from a City ES vehicle on December 2, 2025.
• Resolution 2026-0896: warrant up to $3,726.40 to Sage Melody Grodin to settle claim 2026-CLAIM-0213 for damage to her parked vehicle from felled branches from a City ROW tree near 1307 Bennington Avenue on June 25 or 26, 2026.
• Resolution 2026-0893: authorizes temporary construction easements, aerial easements, and permanent right-of-way acquisitions in the 26th Ward for the Swindell Bridge project, not to exceed $90,000.00, reimbursable at 95%.
• Resolution 2026-0891: agreement with ePlus Technology, Inc. for firewall upgrade professional services, not-to-exceed $47,800 over one year; Resolution 2026-0892 adopts a sewage facilities plan revision for 929 Liberty Avenue at no cost.

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy is holding pre-agenda interviews for five resolutions that would appoint members to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board. Each appointee would serve a term expiring September 6, 2030. The committee is considering these appointments, not yet voting on them.

• Resolution 2026-0852 appointing DeAnna Davis to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board
• Resolution 2026-0853 appointing Jennifer Cash Wade to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board
• Resolution 2026-0854 appointing Oliver Beasley to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board
• Resolution 2026-0855 appointing Walter Lewis to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board
• Resolution 2026-0856 appointing John Katz to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board

City Council

Pittsburgh City Council meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to consider a range of resolutions, including contracts, grants, and donations. Key items include a $2.3 million supplemental agreement for the 28th Street Bridge final design and acceptance of a $273,300 donation for co-response and downtown policing. Council will also vote on a negative committee recommendation regarding $50,000 in membership dues for Vibrant Pittsburgh, and several items are scheduled for public hearings or executive session.

• Resolution 2026-0925: Supplemental agreement with KCI Technologies Inc. for 28th Street Bridge final design, not to exceed $2,320,581.14, an increase of $62,057.28, reimbursable at 95%.
• Resolution 2026-0918: Accept $273,300 donation from Community Family Advocates for co-response and downtown policing programs.
• Resolution 2026-0919: Authorize up to $135,606.99 over three years for scheduling software for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services from Locality Media dba First Due.
• Resolution 2026-0933: Apply for a $150,000 grant from Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development's Municipal Assistance Program to overhaul Pittsburgh's zoning code and map, with a $150,000 city match, total project cost $300,000.
• Resolution 2026-0917: Request approval for inter-municipal transfer of liquor license No. R-2228 from TAVAP, INC. at 333 Mansfield Avenue to Adda Gelato, LLC at 546 S. Graham Street; needs to be held for a public hearing.

Pittsburgh City Council approved a rezoning in Banksville from residential and park designations to Residential Planned Unit Development, and accepted a $3 million state Multimodal Transportation Fund grant with a $900,000 city match for Boulevard of the Allies renovations. Council also passed several other items, including a $6.2 million increase to the Dayforce human capital management contract, a $150,000 increase to the Fisher Phillips labor legal services agreement, and a $200,000 increase to street resurfacing. Most resolutions were read and referred to committees; no final action was taken on them.

• Approved rezoning of parcels 36-K-30, 36-K-90, and 36-K-94-1 in Banksville from RM-M, P, and R1D-L to RP (8-0, Mosley absent)
• Approved $3M PennDOT Multimodal grant for Boulevard of the Allies with $900K city match (8-0)
• Approved $1,533,315.69 Green Light Go grant for intersection upgrades with $257,988.99 city match (8-0)
• Approved $200,000 grant for Farmhouse Field, water fountains, and Allegheny Riverfront Trail planning (8-0)
• Approved $6,218,540 Dayforce contract increase of $677,790 over 12 years (8-0)
• Approved $150,000 increase to Fisher Phillips labor legal services agreement (8-0)
• Approved $200,000 increase to street resurfacing and $146,683 shift from LED streetlight upgrade to street resurfacing (8-0)
• Approved extension of Acting Director of Innovation and Performance through December 31, 2026 (8-0)

Executive Session

Pittsburgh City Council scheduled an executive session for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM at 510 City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, to take up Bills 929 and 930. Bill 929 would authorize two warrants totaling $85,000.00 over one year to settle litigation in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Bill 930 would let the Mayor and City Solicitor enter a professional service agreement with Racunas Law Group, LLC for legal consultation on transportation and infrastructure issues, not to exceed $25,000.00 over one year, with a waiver of competitive process received. City Solicitor Lisa Marcus and Assistant City Solicitor Amelia Goodrich are listed as attending.

• Bill 929: two warrants totaling $85,000.00 over one year in full and final settlement of litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
• Bill 930: professional service agreement with Racunas Law Group, LLC for transportation and infrastructure legal consultation, not to exceed $25,000.00 over one year
• Bill 930: waiver of competitive process received
• Executive session scheduled for 9/29/26 at 1:00 PM, 510 City-County Building, 414 Grant Street
• City Solicitor Lisa Marcus and Assistant City Solicitor Amelia Goodrich to attend

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy is holding a public hearing on Bill 2025-1545, which would amend the Pittsburgh Zoning Code to add inclusionary zoning requirements and remove minimum off-street parking requirements. The bill has been through a prior public hearing and received a report and recommendation from the Planning Commission. This meeting is the scheduled public hearing for the bill.

• Adds inclusionary zoning to Chapter 902 and amends the Inclusionary Housing Overlay District (IZ-O) sunset clause
• Removes minimum off-street parking requirements from the Zoning Code
• Amends the Performance Points System (915.07)
• Public hearing scheduled for 9/23/26
• Planning Commission report and recommendation received 6/12/26

The Committee on Hearings and Policy met on September 23, 2026 to take up Bill 2025-1545, an ordinance that would add inclusionary zoning and remove minimum off-street parking requirements from the Pittsburgh Zoning Code. The minutes record a public hearing held that day, prior public hearings on 9/10/25 and 9/23/26, a Planning Commission report and recommendation received 6/12/26, and the bill's sponsors. No decision, vote, or recommendation by the committee is recorded in the supplied minutes.

• No committee vote or recommendation on Bill 2025-1545 recorded in the minutes
• Public hearing on Bill 2025-1545 held 9/23/26
• Planning Commission Report & Recommendation received 6/12/26
• Bill 2025-1545 referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

Standing Committees

Pittsburgh City Council's standing committees will consider several resolutions and approve invoices and transfers. Key items include accepting a $3 million state grant for Boulevard of the Allies renovations, a $1.53 million grant for intersection upgrades, and a $200,000 grant for park improvements. The agenda also includes routine approvals of departmental invoices and budget transfers.

• Resolution 2026-0877: Accept $3,000,000 PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund grant for Boulevard of the Allies renovation (Commonwealth to Grant St.), with $900,000 city match
• Resolution 2026-0878: Accept $1,533,315.69 PennDOT Green Light Go grant for intersection upgrades at Bingham/10th, Butler/Main, East Liberty Blvd/Larimer, with $257,988.99 city match
• Resolution 2026-0876: Accept $200,000 state grant for Farmhouse Field upgrades, water fountains, and Allegheny Riverfront Trail Connectivity Planning
• Resolution 2026-0872: Increase Dayforce human capital management contract by $677,790 to $6,218,540 over 12 years
• Rezoning 2025-2224: Rezone parcels in Banksville from RM-M, P, R1D-L to RP (Residential Planned Unit Development)

Pittsburgh City Council standing committees affirmatively recommended multiple infrastructure measures, including a $3 million state grant paired with a $900,000 city match to renovate the Boulevard of the Allies. Members also advanced capital budget adjustments to direct additional funding toward street resurfacing and approved a residential rezoning in Banksville. A proposed $50,000 membership payment to Vibrant Pittsburgh failed in a 0-5 vote.

• Recommended accepting a $3M PennDOT grant with a $900,000 City match for Boulevard of the Allies renovations
• Rejected a $50,000 warrant for Vibrant Pittsburgh membership dues (0-5, 1 abstention)
• Recommended accepting a $1.53M PennDOT Green Light Go grant for three intersection upgrades
• Recommended increasing street resurfacing funds by $346,683 across two capital budget adjustments
• Recommended rezoning parcels in Banksville to Residential Planned Unit Development
• Recommended designating the Allegheny Arsenal Officers Quarters and Wall Segments as a Historic Site
• Recommended adding $677,790 to the Dayforce software contract, raising total cost to $6.22M over 12 years
• Recommended accepting a $200,000 state grant for Farmhouse Field, water fountains, and riverfront trail planning

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy is holding a public hearing on a resolution to designate the Allegheny Arsenal Officers Quarters and Wall Segments in Lower Lawrenceville as a Historic Site under Title 11 of the City Code. The property owner supports the nomination, and the designation would cost the City nothing.

• Public hearing on Bill 2026-0732 for historic designation of Allegheny Arsenal Officers Quarters and Wall Segments
• Site located on multiple parcels in Lower Lawrenceville, 6th Ward
• Owner supports the nomination; no cost to the City

The Committee on Hearings and Policy held a public hearing on Bill 2026-0732, which would designate the Allegheny Arsenal Officers Quarters and Wall Segments in Lower Lawrenceville as a Historic Site under Title 11. The owner supports the nomination, and the city would incur no cost. The bill was referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development; no final decision was made.

• Public hearing held on Bill 2026-0732 (historic designation for Allegheny Arsenal)
• Bill 2026-0732 referred to Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

City Council

Executive Session

City Council is holding an executive session to discuss Resolution 2026-0879, which would amend Resolution 77 of 2026 to extend and expand a Professional Services Agreement with Fisher Phillips, LLP for legal consulting in labor disputes. The amendment would add up to $150,000 in funding over one year and includes a waiver of the competitive process. No vote is scheduled; this is a discussion item only.

• Resolution 2026-0879 amending Resolution 77 of 2026
• Extends term and expands scope of Fisher Phillips, LLP legal services agreement
• Additional funding not to exceed $150,000 over one year
• Waiver of competitive process received
• City Solicitor Lisa Zeidner Marcus to attend

The Pittsburgh City Council held a scheduled executive session on September 22, 2026, to discuss three items regarding legal services and claim settlements. The session included discussion on an amendment for legal consulting services with Fisher Phillips, LLP, and two vehicle damage claim settlements. The supplied minutes record that the executive session was held, but do not record final votes or formal final decisions.

• Held executive session on Resolution 2026-0879 for Fisher Phillips, LLP legal services agreement amendment
• Held executive session on Resolution 2026-0895 for Jerald S. Foresman claim settlement
• Held executive session on Resolution 2026-0896 for Sage Melody Grodin claim settlement

City Council

Pittsburgh City Council's regular meeting on September 22, 2026, includes several resolutions for final action, such as reallocating American Rescue Plan funds for street resurfacing, authorizing easements and right-of-way acquisitions for the Swindell Bridge project, and approving settlements for vehicle damage claims. The agenda also covers new items like a firewall upgrade contract and a sewage facilities plan revision. Several items are routine approvals or procedural communications.

• Resolution 2026-0898 increases STREET RESURFACING by $200,000 using ARPA funds; 2026-0899 shifts $146,683 from LED streetlight upgrade to resurfacing.
• Resolution 2026-0893 authorizes up to $90,000 for easements and right-of-way for the Swindell Bridge project, 95% reimbursable.
• Resolution 2026-0891 authorizes a firewall upgrade contract with ePlus Technology, Inc. not to exceed $47,800.
• Claim settlements: $6,197.48 to Jerald S. Foresman, $3,726.40 to Sage Melody Grodin, $2,961.34 to Regina Stewart, $7,615.61 to James Matthews Jr., $5,869.98 to Anthony Rollins.
• Resolution 2026-0840 accepts UPMC donation of 229 trauma kits valued up to $100,000.

Pittsburgh City Council passed several resolutions on final reading, including a three-year extension of its Granicus Legistar agenda and video streaming contract, now totaling up to $795,518.74, and three settlements for vehicle damage claims against the City totaling $16,446.93. Council also authorized grant applications for an EMS hazardous materials project ($179,826.11) and a park pavilion ($500,000), accepted a UPMC donation of 229 trauma kits valued up to $100,000, and approved property acquisition for the Swindell Bridge project. Four proclamations were adopted, and several new resolutions were introduced and referred to committee. Council Member Gross was absent for all votes.

• Approved 3-year extension of Granicus Legistar contract, total not to exceed $795,518.74 (8-0)
• Approved $2,961.34 settlement to Regina Stewart for vehicle damage (8-0)
• Approved $7,615.61 settlement to James Matthews, Jr. for vehicle damage (8-0)
• Approved $5,869.98 settlement to Anthony Rollins for vehicle damage (8-0)
• Authorized grant application up to $179,826.11 for Pittsburgh EMS Hazardous Material Medical Group Project (8-0)
• Authorized accepting UPMC donation of 229 trauma kits valued up to $100,000 (8-0)
• Authorized grant application up to $500,000 for Schenley Heights Pavilion at Robert E. Williams Memorial Park (8-0)
• Authorized property acquisition for Swindell Bridge project, up to $5,400, reimbursable at 95% (8-0)

Post Agenda

The City Council is holding a discussion-only meeting on surveillance technologies, requested by Council Member Deborah Gross. Invited guests include experts from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Carnegie Mellon University, TechTonic Justice, and a councilmember from Austin, TX. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on Surveillance Technologies at request of Council Member Deborah Gross
• Invited guests: Sarah Hamid (EFF), Dr. Lorrie Cranor (CMU), Clarence Okoh (TechTonic Justice), Councilmember Mike Siegel (Austin TX)

The meeting was a discussion-only session on surveillance technologies, held virtually at the request of Council Member Deborah Gross. No formal decisions, votes, or resolutions were made; the agenda consisted solely of invited guest presentations and discussion.

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy is holding a public hearing on Bill 2025-2224, which would create a new Residential Planned Unit Development District called Banksville Golden Horizons. The rezoning would change the zoning of the Marian Manor property and an adjacent vacant commercial parcel bisected by Greenboro Lane in the 20th Ward from RM-M and R1D-L to the new district. The Planning Commission has submitted a report and recommendation, and the hearing is scheduled for September 17, 2026.

• Public hearing on Bill 2025-2224 to create Banksville Golden Horizons PUD district
• Rezones Marian Manor and adjacent vacant commercial land in the 20th Ward
• Changes zoning from RM-M and R1D-L to Residential Planned Unit Development
• Planning Commission report received 8/3/26

The Committee on Hearings and Policy held a public hearing regarding Bill 2025-2224, which proposes rezoning three parcels in the Banksville neighborhood to Residential Planned Unit Development. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for further consideration. No final vote on the ordinance was recorded during this meeting.

• Held public hearing for Bill 2025-2224
• Referred bill to Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

Standing Committees

The City of Pittsburgh's Standing Committees will consider a range of items, including an ordinance to create a Fleet Vehicle Fund, several contract amendments and new agreements, grant applications, and multiple claim settlements. The agenda also includes approval of numerous departmental invoices and intradepartmental transfers. Public comment and a motion to amend the agenda are scheduled.

• Ordinance to create Chapter 239: Fleet Vehicle Fund to fully fund city fleet needs
• Resolution for $50,000 membership dues to Vibrant Pittsburgh
• Three claim settlements for vehicle damage: $2,961.34, $7,615.61, $5,869.98
• Grant applications: $179,826.11 for EMS Hazmat project, $500,000 for Schenley Heights Pavilion
• Contract extensions: Granicus ($233,343.04), STR Grants ($62,542.61), Social Pinpoint ($10,672.00)

Pittsburgh City Council's standing committees met on September 16, 2026, with all nine members present. Members affirmatively recommended several resolutions, including a grant application for the Pittsburgh EMS Hazardous Material Medical Group Project, a grant application for the Schenley Heights Pavilion at Robert E. Williams Memorial Park, and settlements for three vehicle damage claims. Council also approved a list of departmental invoices, intradepartmental budget transfers, and P-Card approvals. Several items were held in committee, including a Fleet Vehicle Fund ordinance and two Community Development Block Grant amendments.

• Affirmatively recommended $179,826.11 grant application for Pittsburgh EMS Hazardous Material Medical Group Project
• Affirmatively recommended $500,000 grant application for Schenley Heights Pavilion at Robert E. Williams Memorial Park
• Affirmatively recommended $2,961.34 settlement to Regina Stewart for vehicle damage (2025-CLAIM-0319)
• Affirmatively recommended $7,615.61 settlement to James Matthews, Jr. for vehicle damage (2026-CLAIM-0029)
• Affirmatively recommended $5,869.98 settlement to Anthony Rollins for vehicle damage (2026-CLAIM-0030)
• Approved departmental invoices and intradepartmental budget transfers
• Held Fleet Vehicle Fund ordinance in Finance and Law Committee (due back 12/9/2026)
• Held two CDBG amendments in Land Use and Economic Development Committee (due back 10/7/2026)

Post Agenda

City Council will discuss a report from the Controller regarding code enforcement practices. This discussion was requested by Council Member Robert Charland.

• Controller's Audit on Code Enforcement

The meeting was a discussion-only session on the Controller's Audit on Code Enforcement, requested by Council Member Robert Charland. No formal decisions, votes, or resolutions were made; the item was held for discussion with invited guests from the Controller's Office, DOMI, PLI, and DPW.

• Held discussion on Controller's Audit on Code Enforcement (no vote)

City Council

Pittsburgh City Council is holding its regular meeting on September 15, 2026, with several resolutions up for discussion and final action. Key items include accepting grants for road and intersection improvements, approving contracts for legal and HR services, and considering a resolution urging the Housing Authority to reevaluate voucher rents to prevent displacement. The agenda also includes proclamations and routine administrative items.

• Resolution 2026-0877: Accept $3,000,000 PennDOT grant for Boulevard of the Allies renovation (Commonwealth to Grant St.), with $900,000 city match.
• Resolution 2026-0878: Accept $1,533,315.69 PennDOT Green Light Go grant for intersection upgrades at Bingham/10th, Butler/Main, East Liberty Blvd/Larimer, with $257,988.99 city match.
• Resolution 2026-0872: Increase Dayforce contract by $677,790 to $6,218,540 for HR/payroll system over 12 years.
• Resolution 2026-0879: Add $150,000 to Fisher Phillips legal services for labor disputes (amending Resolution 77 of 2026).
• Resolution 2026-0881: Urge Housing Authority to reevaluate voucher rents at OHDC's Five Points to avoid displacing long-term residents.

The Council passed numerous resolutions regarding grant applications for transportation, budget transfers for park programming, and various service contracts. The session also included the adoption of several proclamations and a request to the Housing Authority regarding voucher amounts.

• Adopted proclamation for Addiction Recovery Month (2026-0871)
• Adopted proclamation for Walk & Roll for GBS/CIDP Day (2026-0882)
• Adopted proclamation for Maria Cohen Day (2026-0883)
• Adopted proclamation for Annie 'Lois' Carter Day (2026-0884)
• Urged Housing Authority to reevaluate voucher amounts at Five Points property (2026-0881)
• Passed ordinance amending Red Light Enforcement Systems code (2026-0806)
• Approved $31,705 for EMS rescue certification and training (2026-0816)
• Authorized grant application for Boulevard of the Allies renovation up to $3M (2026-0822)

City Council

Standing Committees

City Council standing committees will review various resolutions, including legal service contracts, infrastructure grant applications, and a major zoning code amendment. The meeting also includes the approval of departmental invoices and intradepartmental budget transfers.

• Proposed amendment to the Pittsburgh Zoning Code (2026-0834)
• $3,000,000 grant application for Boulevard of the Allies renovation
• $1,122,996 grant application for Sheraden Station and Wabash Street projects
• $1,010,400 legal consulting contract with Fisher Phillips, LLP
• Public hearing request for a new DPW facility in Schenley Park

During the September 9, 2026 Standing Committees meeting, City Council advanced several resolutions and ordinances with affirmative recommendations, including legal service agreements, transportation grant applications, and zoning code text amendments. Council also approved departmental invoices, intradepartmental budget transfers, and P-card reports, while holding a Granicus software contract amendment in committee.

• Affirmatively recommended $10,000 capital budget reallocation for park reconstruction and sports facilities (Res. 2026-0829)
• Affirmatively recommended $135,000 professional services agreement with Block & Associates for legal services (Res. 2026-0830)
• Affirmatively recommended $1,010,400 agreement amendment with Fisher Phillips, LLP for labor dispute legal consulting (Res. 2026-0831)
• Approved departmental invoices, intradepartmental transfers, and P-card reports
• Affirmatively recommended $3,000,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant application for Boulevard of the Allies (Res. 2026-0822)
• Held a petition regarding a Department of Public Works Schenley Division Facility for a cablecast public hearing (Res. 2026-0809)
• Held the Granicus software contract amendment in committee (Res. 2026-0811)
• Affirmatively recommended $200,000 transfer from Stop the Violence Trust Fund to CitiParks for Dunlap Family Center programs (Res. 2026-0805)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions, including grant applications for EMS hazardous material projects and park pavilions. The agenda also includes decisions on software subscriptions, vehicle easement agreements, and appointments to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board.

• Grant application for Pittsburgh EMS Hazardous Material Medical Group Project up to $179,826.11
• Acceptance of UPMC donation of trauma kits valued up to $100,000.00
• Grant application for Schenley Heights Pavilion at Robert E. Williams Memorial Park up to $500,000.00
• Resolution for NeoGov online employment database at a cost not to exceed $57,908.00
• Appointment of six members to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board

City Council approved a 90-day extension for the Acting Chief of the Bureau of Fire through December 8, 2026 (8-0, Coghill absent). It also passed finally an inter-municipal liquor license transfer to Silver Ashes Hospitality Group at 728 Copeland Street, and approved an increase of $59,180 for DPW trailers under the Equipment Leasing Authority agreement. Several resolutions were introduced and referred to committees, and three proclamations were adopted.

• Approved 90-day extension of Acting Fire Chief term through Dec 8, 2026 (8-0)
• Passed finally liquor license transfer to Silver Ashes Hospitality Group (8-0)
• Passed finally $59,180 increase for DPW trailers, new total $26,348,449 (8-0)
• Reappointed Tanika Harris to Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board
• Held appointments of DeAnna Davis, Jennifer Cash Wade, Oliver Beasley, Walter Lewis, John Katz pending interviews
• Adopted proclamation honoring Saint Bede's School 100th anniversary
• Adopted proclamation declaring Sept 6, 2026 'Vernard Alexander Day'
• Adopted proclamation declaring Sept 12, 2026 'Alphabet Trail and Tales Day'

Executive Session

The City Council is meeting in executive session to review resolutions for three claims involving damage to parked vehicles caused by city vehicles. These items involve settlements for Regina Stewart, James Matthews, Jr., and Anthony Rollins.

• $2,961.34 settlement for vehicle damage near 1029 Findley Drive
• $7,615.61 settlement for vehicle damage near 104 East Woodford Avenue
• $5,869.98 settlement for vehicle damage at Kenberma and Cape May Avenue

The Pittsburgh City Council held an executive session on September 9, 2026, to discuss three proposed claim settlements. The meeting minutes indicate that the sessions were held for Bills 2026-0848, 2026-0849, and 2026-0850, and the items were referred to the Committee on Finance and Law. No final votes were recorded in these minutes.

• Executive session held for Bill 2026-0848
• Executive session held for Bill 2026-0849
• Executive session held for Bill 2026-0850
• Bills 848, 849, and 850 referred to Committee on Finance and Law

City Council

Briefing

Standing Committees

City Council standing committees will review several deferred items and one new resolution. Discussions include a potential referendum on budget approval rules and a funding increase for public works equipment.

• Referendum question regarding amending Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter budget approval rules
• Resolution for property access regarding railroad crossing upgrades at Lock Way East and West
• Rezoning of Marian Manor and adjacent land to Banksville Golden Horizons Residential PUD
• Resolution to increase equipment leasing authority by $59,180.00 for Public Works trailers

The Standing Committees meeting approved a large batch of departmental invoices, intradepartmental transfers, and a P-card report. They also affirmatively recommended an inter-municipal liquor license transfer and an amendment to increase the equipment leasing authority by $59,180. Several items were held or deferred, including a referendum on budget approval rules and a rezoning for Banksville Golden Horizons.

• Approved departmental invoices (motion carried)
• Approved intradepartmental transfers totaling $189,370 (motion carried)
• Approved P-card report 0030-2026 (motion carried)
• Affirmatively recommended liquor license transfer to Silver Ashes Hospitality Group (motion carried)
• Affirmatively recommended $59,180 increase in equipment leasing authority (motion carried)
• Held referendum on budget approval rules in Finance and Law Committee (due back 9/30/2026)
• Held railroad crossing resolution in Public Works Committee (due back 10/28/2026)
• Held Banksville Golden Horizons rezoning for public hearing

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy will hold a second public hearing regarding Ordinance 2026-0518. This ordinance proposes the establishment of an East Carson Street Improvement District to fund and manage specific area improvements.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2026-0518 to establish East Carson Street Improvement District
• Discussion of Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association administrative procedures
• Review of property assessment methods for improvements

The Committee on Hearings and Policy held a second public hearing on Bill 518, which would establish an East Carson Street Improvement District. The hearing was held and the bill was referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development. No final decision was made at this hearing.

• Public hearing held on Bill 518 (East Carson Street NID)
• Bill 518 referred to Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

Post Agenda

City Council will hold a discussion regarding the 2026 2nd Quarterly Financial & Performance Report. The meeting includes representatives from the Department of Finance and the Office of Management and Budget.

• Discussion on 2026 2nd Quarterly Financial & Performance Report

The meeting was a discussion-only session on the 2026 2nd Quarterly Financial & Performance Report, with no votes or formal decisions taken. City finance officials presented the report and answered council questions.

• No formal decisions made; discussion only

Executive Session

The City Council will meet in executive session to consider two amendments to existing legal service contracts. The most significant item is a resolution to amend the agreement with Fisher Phillips, LLP, increasing the not-to-exceed cost to $1,010,400 over three years for labor dispute consulting. A second resolution amends the agreement with Block & Associates for construction-related legal services, setting a new not-to-exceed cost of $135,000 over two years. Both items include waivers of the competitive bidding process.

• Resolution 2026-0831 amends Fisher Phillips, LLP contract for labor disputes to $1,010,400 over 3 years
• Resolution 2026-0830 amends Block & Associates contract for construction legal services to $135,000 over 2 years
• Waiver of Competitive Process received for both legal service agreements

The City Council held an executive session on September 1, 2026, to discuss two resolutions (2026-0830 and 2026-0831) authorizing amendments to professional services agreements for legal services. No votes were taken; the items were referred to the Committee on Finance and Law.

• Held executive session on Resolution 2026-0830 (Block & Associates legal services amendment, $135,000 over 2 years)
• Held executive session on Resolution 2026-0831 (Fisher Phillips LLP legal consulting amendment, $1,010,400 over 3 years)
• Referred both resolutions to the Committee on Finance and Law

City Council

The City Council is reviewing multiple resolutions regarding infrastructure, including grant applications for the Boulevard of the Allies and Sheraden Station Plaza. The agenda also includes proposed amendments to the city's zoning code and various professional service agreements.

• Grant application for $3,000,000.00 for Boulevard of the Allies renovation
• Grant application for $1,122,996.00 for Sheraden Station Plaza and Wabash Street projects
• Proposed ordinance to amend the Pittsburgh Zoning Code
• Resolution for $31,705.00 for EMS rescue certification and training
• Transfer of $200,000.00 to CitiParks for Dunlap Family Center programming

The Pittsburgh City Council adopted two proclamations: declaring September 2026 as Hunger Action Month and honoring the life and legacy of William Cary Allen. All other items were introduced and referred to committees, with no other final decisions made.

• Adopted proclamation declaring September 2026 as Hunger Action Month (Enactment No. 514)
• Adopted proclamation honoring William Cary Allen (Enactment No. 515)
• Approved motion for Post-Agenda relative to Permit Reform

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license transfer. The body is considering a request to move License No. R-6114 to a location in Pittsburgh.

• Bill 606: Transfer of liquor license No. R-6114 from 13 Edsel Lane, Monongahela to Silver Ashes Hospitality Group, LLC at 728 Copeland Street, Pittsburgh

The Committee on Hearings and Policy held a public hearing on Resolution 2026-0606, which requests approval of an inter-municipal transfer of liquor License No. R-6114 from McCrossins Landing Pub LLC in Monongahela to Silver Ashes Hospitality Group, LLC at 728 Copeland Street, Pittsburgh. The minutes record that the public hearing was held on September 1, 2026, and that the matter was referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs. No vote or decision on the transfer is recorded in these minutes.

• Held public hearing on Resolution 2026-0606 (liquor license transfer to Silver Ashes Hospitality Group)
• Referred Resolution 2026-0606 to the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs

Post Agenda

The Pittsburgh City Council will hold a discussion on utility coordination at its regular meeting. The agenda item was requested by Council Member Barbara Warwick. The meeting is scheduled for 12:00 PM in Council Chambers at the City-County Building.

Pittsburgh City Council held a noon discussion on utility coordination at the request of Council Member Barbara Warwick. The minutes record the meeting was held but list no votes, approvals, denials, or tabled items. No substantive decisions are documented in the supplied record.

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This is a regular meeting of the Pittsburgh City Council. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including roll call, public comments, and reports from committees.

• Roll call
• Public comments
• Reports of committee - final action
• Motions and resolutions

The August 28, 2026, City Council meeting was largely procedural, with roll call, pledge, proclamations, public comments, and committee reports. No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes on specific items were recorded in the minutes.

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