Pittsburgh, PA

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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.

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

City Council

Pittsburgh City Council will take final action on several finance and infrastructure items, including a $250,837 increase for the Charles Anderson Bridge project and a $1M grant to hire a public safety recruitment head. The meeting will also consider property sales, liquor license transfers, and adjustments to capital budgets.

• $4,077,687.40 supplemental agreement for Charles Anderson Bridge construction (up $250,837.47)
• $1,000,000 grant from Nese Foundation to hire Head of Talent Acquisition for Public Safety
• $1,124,727 for Newton Street Project parcel acquisitions (up $20,070)
• $1,378,913.21 for West Carson Street Bridge final design (up $790,914.71)
• Liquor license transfer from 13 Edsel Lane, Monongahela to 728 Copeland Street, Pittsburgh

City Council approved several funding increases for bridge and road projects, including the Charles Anderson and West Carson Street bridges. The board also authorized a $1M grant for public safety recruitment and approved the sale of multiple city-owned properties.

• Approved $1M grant from Ross and Carol Nese Foundation for public safety talent acquisition (9-0)
• Approved $4,077,687.40 for Charles Anderson Bridge Project construction (9-0)
• Approved $1,378,913.21 for West Carson Street Bridge final design (9-0)
• Approved sale of 15 city-owned properties acquired at tax sales (9-0)
• Approved $515,000 settlement payment to Brian and Donna Albert (9-0)
• Approved $200,000 transfer from Stop the Violence Trust Fund to McKinley Recreation Center (9-0)
• Approved $100,000 grant for a Mini Pitch at Ormsby Recreation Center (9-0)
• Amended parking code to remove exception for protecting a vehicle (9-0)

City Council

Standing Committees

Pittsburgh's standing committees will review a $1 million grant from the Ross and Carol Nese Foundation to hire a Head of Talent Acquisition for public safety. They also consider contract increases for the Charles Anderson Bridge and West Carson Street Bridge projects, a $515,000 litigation settlement, and a batch of property sales. Deferred items include a short-term rental ordinance and an East Carson Street improvement district.

• $1,000,000 grant from Ross and Carol Nese Foundation for public safety hiring
• $515,000 litigation settlement to Brian and Donna Albert
• Charles Anderson Bridge contract increased by $250,837.47 to $4,077,687.40
• West Carson Street Bridge design contract increased by $790,914.71 to $1,378,913.21
• Sale of 15 tax-delinquent properties (items A–O) including 539 Roberts Street and others

Standing Committees affirmatively recommended several high-value grants and contracts, including $1M for public safety talent acquisition and $100K for a mini pitch at Ormsby Recreation Center. The body also approved various departmental invoices and budget transfers. A referendum on budget approval rules was held in committee.

• Affirmatively Recommended $1M grant from Ross and Carol Nese Foundation for public safety recruiting
• Affirmatively Recommended $100K grant for Ormsby Recreation Center mini pitch
• Affirmatively Recommended $4.08M contract for Charles Anderson Bridge Project construction
• Affirmatively Recommended $1.38M contract for West Carson Street Bridge final design
• Affirmatively Recommended $515,000 settlement payment to Brian and Donna Albert
• Approved departmental invoices and a $350.32 intradepartmental transfer for computer monitors
• Held referendum on budget approval rules in Finance and Law Committee until 9/2/2026
• Held short-term rental housing ordinance in Land Use and Economic Development Committee until 10/21/2026

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy will hold a public hearing to decide on a request to transfer a liquor license from McCrossins Landing Pub LLC in Monongahela to Silver Ashes Hospitality Group LLC in Pittsburgh. The transfer is pursuant to the Pennsylvania Liquor Code.

• Bill 606: Liquor license transfer from McCrossins Landing Pub LLC (13 Edsel Lane, Monongahela) to Silver Ashes Hospitality Group LLC (728 Copeland Street, Pittsburgh)
• Public hearing scheduled for 7/28/26

The public hearing for the proposed inter-municipal transfer of liquor license No. R-6114 from McCrossins Landing Pub LLC to Silver Ashes Hospitality Group LLC was rescheduled from July 28 to September 1, 2026. No substantive decision was made; the item was postponed.

• Rescheduled public hearing for liquor license transfer to 9/1/26

City Council

City Council is reviewing proposals to accept large private donations for first responder equipment and voting on several budget transfers for recreation centers. The body is also considering the Downtown Pittsburgh Transit Revitalization Investment District Implementation Plan.

• Acceptance of $20 million over five years from Highmark Health for Bureau of Fire vehicles
• Acceptance of $25 million over five years from UPMC for EMS vehicles and equipment
• Transfer of $200,000 from Stop the Violence Trust Fund for McKinley Recreation Center
• Transfer of $200,000 from Stop the Violence Trust Fund for Burgwin Recreation Center
• Grant of up to $100,000 from US Soccer Foundation for a Mini Pitch at Ormsby Recreation Center

City Council approved two major donations for first responder resources: $20 million from Highmark Health and $25 million from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Council also approved a $100,000 litigation settlement and a budget transfer for postage costs.

• Approved $20M donation from Highmark Health for first responder resources and fire vehicles (9-0)
• Approved $25M donation from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for EMS vehicles and equipment (9-0)
• Approved $100,000 litigation settlement for James Hieber (9-0)
• Approved $20,793.73 budget transfer for postage meter usage and stamps (9-0)
• Adopted proclamation for Darcia Ashley-Amber Reed Day
• Adopted proclamation for Vera Mae Williams Threet Day
• Adopted proclamation for Chelsea Averell Day
• Adopted proclamation for Rich Hoffman Day

City Council

Standing Committees

The Pittsburgh Standing Committees will consider budget transfers, a new fleet vehicle fund, and accept donations totaling $52 million for fire and EMS vehicles. The committees will also discuss land sales, historic site designation, and sewer improvements.

• Accept $4M donation from Highmark Health for fire vehicles
• Accept $5M donation from UPMC for EMS vehicles
• Accept $3M donation from Carnegie Mellon University for education and infrastructure
• Transfer $20,793.73 within the 2026 Operating Budget
• Authorize sale of land at 0 Grove Street to the Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Public Safety and Wellness Committee affirmatively recommended accepting $20 million from Highmark Health and $25 million from UPMC for first responder resources. The Finance and Law Committee approved a $100,000 litigation settlement and various departmental invoices. Several zoning and district ordinances were held or referred for further review.

• Affirmatively recommended $20M donation from Highmark Health for first responder resources
• Affirmatively recommended $25M donation from UPMC for EMS vehicles and equipment
• Affirmatively recommended $100,000 settlement for James Hieber (2026-0731)
• Approved $20,793.73 budget transfer for postage costs (2026-0735)
• Approved various departmental invoices and $82,000 intradepartmental transfer for Mobility Infrastructure supplies
• Affirmatively recommended $200,000 transfer to Burgwin Recreation Center (2026-0643)
• Held Fleet Vehicle Fund ordinance (2026-0016) until 9/16/2026
• Referred UC-E District zoning amendment (2026-0714) to the Planning Commission

City Council

Executive Session

City Council is meeting in an executive session to discuss three resolutions related to the settlement of litigation matters. These items involve monetary payments and a property transfer.

• Settlement payment not to exceed $100,000 to James Hieber and Ogg, Murphy and Perkosky, P.C.
• Quitclaim deed for 7217 Monticello Street to Marvin Miller for $3,000
• Settlement payment not to exceed $515,000 to Brian and Donna Albert

City Council

The Pittsburgh City Council will vote on a series of resolutions, including a $4,077,687.40 supplemental agreement for the construction phase of the Charles Anderson Bridge Project. Other items include a $1,378,913.21 supplemental agreement for the West Carson Street Bridge final design, a grant authorization up to $1,000,000 from the Ross and Carol Nese Foundation for public‑safety hiring, a $73,050 warrant for Musco Sports Lighting for ballfield lighting, and the sale of city‑owned land at 604 Liberty Avenue at no cost to the City.

• 2026-0752 – Supplemental agreement for Charles Anderson Bridge Project, up to $4,077,687.40
• 2026-0754 – Supplemental agreement for West Carson Street Bridge final design, up to $1,378,913.21
• 2026-0744 – Grant agreement with Ross and Carol Nese Foundation, not to exceed $1,000,000
• 2026-0745 – Warrant to Musco Sports Lighting for digital ballfield lighting, $73,050
• 2026-0751 – Sale of Block 1‑D, Lot 183 (604 Liberty Avenue) by URA, at no cost to the City

The council passed several resolutions and ordinances, including a rezoning of three parcels in Homewood West from residential to urban industrial, a $4.08M supplemental contract for the Charles Anderson Bridge project, and a $515,000 settlement for a lawsuit. It also approved a $1M grant agreement to hire a Head of Talent Acquisition for public safety, and various budget amendments and property transfers. All votes were unanimous except for one resolution extending a CNG fueling station contract, which passed 8-1 with Council Member Gross dissenting.

• Passed rezoning of parcels 125-G-13, 125-G-14, 125-G-15 from R1D-L to Urban Industrial in Homewood West (9-0)
• Approved $4,077,687.40 supplemental agreement for Charles Anderson Bridge construction (9-0)
• Approved $515,000 settlement to Brian and Donna Albert for litigation (9-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 grant agreement with Ross and Carol Nese Foundation for public safety talent acquisition (referred to committee)
• Passed $882,000 contract extension with Compass Natural Gas for mobile CNG fueling station (8-1)
• Approved $20,197.71 warrant for Comber Miller LLC legal services (9-0)
• Approved $6,200 warrant for MedicoLegal expert witness services (9-0)
• Approved $76,601.25 and $1,080 interdepartmental transfers for software maintenance (9-0)

Standing Committees

The Finance and Law Committee will consider a resolution to amend the Compass Natural Gas contract, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $126,000 to $882,000 and extending the term through September 30, 2026. Other committees will discuss a zoning amendment for multi-suite residential in the UC-E district, a license agreement for public art in Larimer, and the establishment of an East Carson Street Improvement District (deferred from a previous meeting). Multiple interdepartmental transfers and invoices for various city departments are also up for approval.

• Resolution to increase Compass Natural Gas contract by $126,000 for a total of $882,000 and extend term to Sept 30, 2026
• Zoning amendment to add new subsection for Multi-Suite Residential (General) in the UC-E District
• License and Maintenance Agreement for limited-term public art with Larimer Consensus Group at 200 Larimer Avenue
• Ordinance establishing an East Carson Street Improvement District (deferred, public hearing scheduled)
• Interdepartmental transfers: $10,000 to Bureau of Fire for equipment, $55,000 to Bureau of Police for uniforms and supplies

The Finance and Law Committee affirmed a resolution amending Resolution 124 of 2023 to allow the Mayor and the Office of Management and Budget to extend an agreement with Compass Natural Gas for a mobile CNG fueling station, with costs not to exceed $126,000 for services and $882,000 for the station itself. The committee also approved a budget amendment shifting $52,854.68 from swimming‑pool maintenance to play‑area improvements, and authorized warrants for legal services totaling $26,397.71. Intradepartmental transfers of $10,000 to the Fire Bureau and $55,000 to the Police Bureau were approved, as were a public‑art license agreement with Larimer Consensus Group and several other items, all by motions that carried.

• Approved amendment to extend Compass Natural Gas CNG fueling station agreement (up to $882,000)
• Approved $52,854.68 budget shift from swimming‑pool maintenance to play‑area improvements
• Authorized warrant for Comber Miller LLC legal services up to $20,197.71
• Authorized warrant for MedicoLegal, Inc. expert witness services up to $6,200.00
• Approved $10,000 intradepartmental transfer to Bureau of Fire for equipment purchases
• Approved $55,000 intradepartmental transfer to Bureau of Police for uniforms and supplies
• Approved public‑art license and maintenance agreement with Larimer Consensus Group
• Deferred zoning amendment for Homewood West parcels to committee (held for later consideration)

City Council

City Council is reviewing several large donations for first responder equipment and infrastructure. The body is also deciding on land sales, historic site designations, and various professional service contracts.

• Proposed acceptance of $20 million over five years from Highmark Health for Bureau of Fire vehicles
• Proposed acceptance of $25 million over five years from UPMC for EMS vehicles and equipment
• Proposed $3 million donation from Carnegie Mellon University for education and infrastructure
• Designation of Allegheny Arsenal Officers Quarters and Wall Segments as a Historic Site
• Contract with Malady & Wooten, Inc. for state government affairs not to exceed $264,000

The council passed a final resolution authorizing the mayor to sign agreements with LA28 for Olympic and Paralympic event coordination, with an 8‑0 vote. It also approved an IT support contract with ePlus Technology, a warrant for Dell Financial Services, and an amendment to a CNG fueling station contract. Two land‑sale contracts with the Urban Redevelopment Authority were approved, and a historic site designation was recommended pending a public hearing.

• Approved LA28 Olympic agreement (8-0)
• Approved ePlus Technology IT support contract up to $95,440 (8-0)
• Approved Dell Financial Services warrant $58,283.18 (8-0)
• Approved amendment to Compass Natural Gas CNG fueling station contract up to $882,000 (motion waived, carried)
• Approved execution of land sale contract for Block 10‑N, Lot 345, 0 Grove Street (no cost)
• Approved execution of land sale contract for Block 70‑J, Lot 126, 2039 Broadhead Fording Road (no cost)
• Approved amendment to Julota software subscription contract, increasing total to $276,044.72 (8-0)
• Designated Allegheny Arsenal Officers Quarters as a Historic Site (pending public hearing)

City Council

Executive Session

City Council is holding an executive session to discuss a legal settlement. The body is considering a resolution to issue a warrant for a litigation matter filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.

• Resolution 2026-0731: Settlement payment to James Hieber and Ogg, Murphy and Perkosky, P.C. not to exceed $100,000.00

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy will conduct a public hearing on Bill 513, which proposes changing the zoning for three parcels on Kelly Street in Homewood West. The current residential designation would be replaced with an Urban Industrial classification. The committee will review planning commission staff reports and cover letters related to the proposed zoning map amendment before making a recommendation to the full City Council.

• Public hearing on Bill 513 to rezone parcels 125-G-13, 125-G-14, and 125-G-15 on Kelly Street
• Proposed zoning change from Residential Single Unit Detached (R1D-L) to Urban Industrial (UI) in Homewood West
• Review of Planning Commission staff report and cover letter for zoning map amendment DCP-MPZC-2022-00250

The Committee on Hearings and Policy held a public hearing on Bill 513 to amend the zoning map and rezone parcels 125-G-13, 125-G-14, and 125-G-15 from Residential Single Unit Detached – Low Density (R1D-L) to Urban Industrial (UI) in the Homewood West neighborhood. The minutes do not record any vote, approval, denial, or other formal action on the rezoning request.

Standing Committees

Pittsburgh City Council standing committees review several new vendor resolutions and infrastructure licenses. Members will vote on contracts for recreation programming, IT support, state legislative consulting, and software subscriptions, plus approve ALCOSAN construction work at no city cost.

• Contract for social services programming at Burgwin Recreation Center up to $250,000
• IT network support agreement with ePlus Technology capped at $95,440 annually
• State legislative consulting contract with Malady & Wooten Inc. up to $264,000 over four years
• Amendment increasing Julota software subscription cap by $520 to a total of $276,044.72
• ALCOSAN license to construct diversion structures at 2200 Spring Garden Avenue at no city cost

Standing committees approved various resolutions including IT support, electronic device payments, and legislative services. The council also recommended an agreement with LA28 regarding Olympic and Paralympic Games coordination.

• Affirmatively recommended LA28 event coordination agreement (2026-0687)
• Affirmatively recommended ePlus Technology IT support contract up to $95,440 (2026-0682)
• Affirmatively recommended Dell Financial Services payment of $58,283.18 (2026-0683)
• Affirmatively recommended Julota software subscription amendment up to $276,044.72 (2026-0684)
• Affirmatively recommended Malady & Wooten, Inc. legislative services up to $264,000 (2026-0685)
• Affirmatively recommended ALCOSAN diversion structures at 2200 Spring Garden Avenue (2026-0686)

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy will hold a public hearing on Bill 2026-0518, which proposes creating a Neighborhood Improvement District along East Carson Street. The district would fund targeted street and business improvements by assessing fees on nearby property owners. City Council members will review the proposed bylaws, management plan, and list of affected properties during the hearing.

• Public hearing on Bill 2026-0518 to establish the East Carson Street Improvement District
• Review of proposed bylaws for the ECS District Management Inc.
• Approval of the NID Management Association operational plan
• Examination of Exhibit B listing properties subject to district assessments

The Committee on Hearings and Policy held a public hearing on Bill 2026-0518, which would establish an East Carson Street Improvement District (NID) with a management association and property assessments. The hearing was held on July 8, 2026, and the bill was then referred to the Committee on Finance and Law. No final decision was made at this hearing.

• Held public hearing on Bill 2026-0518 (East Carson Street NID)
• Referred Bill 2026-0518 to Committee on Finance and Law

City Council

City Council will approve several capital budget amendments, authorize contracts for the McArdle Bridge over Hillside project, and update the city fleet management agreement with TransDev. The agenda also includes a $250,000 contract for a youth violence prevention program, interdepartmental fund transfers, and property acquisitions for the Pittsburgh Land Bank. Routine personnel appointments and grant updates will also be reviewed.

• McArdle Bridge over Hillside: $1.25M PennDOT reimbursement agreement and $997,407.91 STV engineering contract
• TransDev fleet management contract amended to $78,260,941.46 over six years
• $250,000 contract with Operation Better Block for the Safe Passages youth violence prevention program
• Capital budget shifts: $52,854.68 moved from swimming pool maintenance to play area improvements
• Pittsburgh Land Bank to acquire three vacant City properties at 0 Kelly St, 0 Lincoln Ave, and 169 Auburn St

City Council passed several budget amendments, including a $500,000 federal funding increase for the PJ McArdle Roadway Bridge preliminary design and a $988,402.29 decrease in authorized spending on the city's fleet management contract. The council also confirmed appointments to the Bureau of Police and Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, extended an acting director's term, and adopted proclamations honoring Dr. Anthony D. Hall and declaring Younger Brothers Bar Day. An extension for the Planning Commission to act on a zoning bill was approved 8-0. Other items were introduced and referred to committees for further review.

• Approved $500K federal funding increase for PJ McArdle Roadway Bridge preliminary design (9-0)
• Approved amendment to fleet management contract decreasing authorized spend by $988,402.29 (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Karen Dixon as Assistant Chief of Administration of Police
• Approved appointment of Zachary Workman as Deputy Director of Mobility and Infrastructure
• Approved 90-day extension of Acting Director of Office of Management and Budget
• Adopted proclamations honoring Dr. Anthony D. Hall and declaring Younger Brothers Bar Day
• Extended deadline for Planning Commission to act on Council Bill #2026-0609 (8-0, with one member out of room)
• Read and referred resolutions for land bank acquisitions, public art license, and budget reallocation to committees

Executive Session

City Council

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Pittsburgh City Council will finalize the Downtown Pittsburgh Transit Revitalization Investment District Implementation Plan. The resolution authorizes the district's adoption and related agreements, following a public hearing in late June. The measure outlines funding and development frameworks for downtown transit improvements.

• Bill 2026-0531: Adoption of the Downtown Pittsburgh TRID Implementation Plan
• Authorization of related agreements for the transit district
• Public hearing completed on June 25, 2026

The City Council held a discussion on Bill 2026-0531, which authorizes adoption of the Downtown Pittsburgh Transit Revitalization Investment District (TRID) Implementation Plan. No vote or decision was taken during the meeting; it was a procedural discussion only.

Standing Committees

The Finance and Law Committee will consider a referendum question regarding budget approval rules. Other committees are reviewing capital budget adjustments, infrastructure projects for the McArdle Bridge, and various departmental service agreements.

• Referendum on amending budget approval rules in the Home Rule Charter
• Increasing PJ McArdle Roadway Bridge design funding by $500,000
• Amending First Vehicle Services fleet management contract to a new cap of $78,260,941.46
• Authorizing $250,000 for the Safe Passages youth violence prevention program
• Expanding Residential Parking Permit Program Area 'HH' in Central Northside

The Finance and Law Committee reviewed various budget adjustments, including a deferred referendum on budget approval rules. Several resolutions regarding bridge design, vehicle fleet management, and park funding were affirmatively recommended for passage.

• Held budget approval referendum question in committee until 7/29/2026
• Held $60,000 play area and public safety equipment transfer in committee
• Affirmatively recommended increasing McArdle Bridge design funding by $500,000
• Affirmatively recommended decreasing vehicle fleet management spend by $988,402.29
• Affirmatively recommended legal service warrant for insurance litigation
• Affirmatively recommended 2025 and 2026 capital budget fund re-allocations
• Affirmatively recommended park reconstruction program fund transfers
• Approved various departmental invoices, intra-departmental transfers, and P-Cards

City Council

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several professional service agreements for public safety, IT support, and legislative services. The meeting also includes multiple resolutions to settle outstanding litigation and a cooperation agreement for library renovations.

• Safe Passages youth violence prevention program ($250,000)
• ePlus Technology IT support contract ($95,440)
• Malady & Wooten legislative services ($264,000 over four years)
• ALCOSAN diversion structures at 2200 Spring Garden Avenue
• Carnegie Library Squirrel Hill HVAC and roof replacement ($400,000 grant)

The City Council passed multiple resolutions to settle various litigations and approved an extension for the Acting Director of Innovation and Performance. Several other items, including public safety and technology contracts, were referred to committees for further review.

• Approved appointment of Lori McCartney as Assistant Chief of Police (6-0)
• Approved 90-day term extension for Acting Director of Innovation and Performance (6-0)
• Passed $108,296.64 settlement for Robert Mahouski litigation (6-0)
• Passed $31,508.90 transfer to Slope Failure Remediation fund (6-0)
• Passed $70,000 settlement for Thomas and Sarah Bench litigation (6-0)
• Passed $60,000 settlement for Joseph Engelmeier litigation (6-0)
• Passed $90,000 settlement for Daryl and Karen Luciani litigation (6-0)
• Declared July 5 as 'Martyrs Day' and June 30 as 'Idella L. Michaels Day' (6-0)

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Pittsburgh City Council Committee on Hearings and Policy will hold a public hearing on Bill 531. The committee will review the Downtown Pittsburgh Transit Revitalization Investment District Implementation Plan and related agreements for Council District 1. The hearing allows residents to provide feedback before the council votes on adopting the plan.

• Public hearing on Bill 531 (2026-0531)
• Downtown Pittsburgh Transit Revitalization Investment District Implementation Plan
• Related agreements for Council District 1

The Committee on Hearings and Policy held a public hearing on Bill 531, a resolution authorizing the adoption of the Downtown Pittsburgh Transit Revitalization Investment District (TRID) Implementation Plan and related agreements. The hearing was held on June 25, 2026, and the matter was subsequently referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs. No vote or final decision was recorded in these minutes.

• Public hearing held on Bill 531 (TRID implementation plan)
• Bill 531 referred to Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs

City Council

The Council will consider two major code amendments. One proposes real estate tax exemptions to encourage construction or adaptive reuse on the Northside, while the other establishes a new tax and licensing chapter for mechanical amusement devices.

• Ordinance creating real estate tax exemptions for Northside construction/adaptive reuse
• Ordinance establishing Chapter 774: Mechanical Amusement Devices Tax and Licenses

City Council passed two ordinances on final reading. The first creates a real estate tax exemption for construction or adaptive reuse of buildings on Pittsburgh's Northside. The second establishes a tax and licensing framework for mechanical amusement devices.

• Passed Real Estate Tax Exemptions for Construction or Adaptive Reuse on Northside (8-0)
• Passed Mechanical Amusement Devices Tax and Licenses ordinance (8-0)

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The City Council will discuss the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the first quarterly report for 2026. Officials from the City Controller's office and the Office of Management and Budget will be present to provide details on the city's fiscal status.

• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• 1st Quarterly 2026 Financial & Performance Report

Standing Committees

The Finance and Law Committee will review multiple litigation settlements and a $31,508.90 capital budget transfer. The Public Works Committee considers a $1M PennDOT reimbursement for the Corliss Tunnel, a $384,501.50 engineering contract for the East Sycamore Street Bridge, and a $400,000 library HVAC grant. The Public Safety Committee will accept a $10,190.95 office furniture donation. The agenda also includes routine departmental invoice approvals and public comment.

• $400,000 Keystone grant for HVAC and roofing at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill Branch
• $1,000,000 reimbursement agreement with PennDOT for Corliss Tunnel preliminary design
• $384,501.50 contract with STV Inc. for East Sycamore Street Bridge preliminary engineering
• $31,508.90 capital budget transfer from Neighborhood Initiatives Fund to Slope Failure Remediation
• Multiple litigation settlements totaling over $490,000 for former employees and residents

The Finance and Law Committee recommended approval of eight litigation settlements totaling $553,296.64 and a $400,000 Keystone grant cooperation agreement for Carnegie Library HVAC and roof replacement. The Public Safety Committee recommended acceptance of a $10,190.95 office furniture donation. The Public Works Committee held a railroad crossing agreement for further review. All invoices and p-card transactions were approved.

• Approved Mahouski settlement $108,296.64
• Approved Bench settlement $70,000
• Approved Engelmeier settlement $60,000
• Approved Luciani settlement $90,000
• Approved Nichols settlement $40,000
• Approved Runco settlement $60,000
• Approved T. Perry and V. Perry estate settlements $125,000 total
• Approved Carnegie Library Keystone grant agreement $400,000

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding an ordinance to create a new chapter in the city code. This proposal would establish specific licensing requirements and a tax for mechanical amusement businesses.

• Public Hearing for Bill 2026-0544: Mechanical Amusement Devices Tax and Licenses

The Committee on Hearings and Policy conducted a public hearing regarding Bill 2026-0544. This proposed ordinance would create a new chapter in the city code to regulate the licensing and taxation of mechanical amusement devices.

• Held public hearing for Bill 2026-0544 (Mechanical Amusement Devices Tax and Licenses)

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