Council rejects A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended, 1–7

A motion was made that this matter be Affirmatively Recommended.

1 yes, 7 no, 1 abstain

Anthony Coghill (no), Robert Charland (no), Isabella Gross (no), Erika Strassburger (no), Khari Mosley (yes), Bobby Wilson (no), Kim Salinetro (no), Barbara Warwick (abstain), R. Daniel Lavelle (no)

Amendment to Cooperative Purchasing Contract Approvals

7 yes, 1 no, 1 abstain

Bobby Wilson (yes), Khari Mosley (yes), Robert Charland (yes), Barbara Warwick (abstain), Anthony Coghill (yes), Kim Salinetro (yes), R. Daniel Lavelle (yes), Erika Strassburger (yes), Deborah L. Gross (no)

Resolution to Authorize Membership Dues for Vibrant Pittsburgh

5 yes, 4 no

Kim Salinetro (no), Barbara Warwick (no), R. Daniel Lavelle (yes), Robert Charland (no), Erika Strassburger (yes), Deborah L. Gross (yes), Khari Mosley (yes), Bobby Wilson (yes), Anthony Coghill (no)

Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments for Housing Needs

0 yes, 0 no

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…

0 yes, 0 no

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…

0 yes, 0 no

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,…

0 yes, 0 no

Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Two: Fiscal, Article I: Budget, by adding a new Chapter 222: Budget Training.

0 yes, 0 no

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code Title One: Administrative, Article VII: Procedures, Chapter 161: Contracts, Section 161.14 Purchasing Cards.

0 yes, 0 no

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…

0 yes, 0 no

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Two, Fiscal, Article One, Administration, Chapter 219, Operating Budget, by adding a new subsection 219.09, titled, “City of Pittsburgh Organizational Chart,”…

0 yes, 0 no

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…

0 yes, 0 no

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…

0 yes, 0 no

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…

0 yes, 0 no

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article I, Introduction and Establishment, Section 902.03, Zoning Map, to rezone 1070 Banksville Avenue, parcel 0016-E-00025 from NDI (Neighborhood Industrial District) and P…

0 yes, 0 no

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine - Zoning, Article I, Introduction and Establishment, Chapter 902 Zoning Districts in General, to add Inclusionary Zoning and Zoning; Article III, Overlay Zoning Districts, to add a sunset…

0 yes, 0 no

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code, Title Seven: Business Licensing, Article VII Service Businesses, adding a new Chapter 768: Short-Term Rental Housing.

0 yes, 0 no

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…

0 yes, 0 no

Petition received in the City Clerk’s Office requesting a public hearing before City Council regarding the return of the “Workplace Accidents and the Law” historical marker to Market Square. The Petition is valid in accordance with the…

0 yes, 0 no

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…

0 yes, 0 no

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).

0 yes, 0 no

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…

0 yes, 0 no

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…

0 yes, 0 no

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.

0 yes, 0 no

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.

0 yes, 0 no

Passed Finally

9 yes, 0 no

Anthony Coghill (yes), Robert Charland (yes), Bobby Wilson (yes), Khari Mosley (yes), R. Daniel Lavelle (yes), Kim Salinetro (yes), Barbara Warwick (yes), Erika Strassburger (yes), Deborah L. Gross (yes)

Resolution No. 2026-0946: Assistance to Firefighters Grant

9 yes, 0 no

R. Daniel Lavelle (yes), Anthony Coghill (yes), Barbara Warwick (yes), Khari Mosley (yes), Bobby Wilson (yes), Robert Charland (yes), Erika Strassburger (yes), Deborah L. Gross (yes), Kim Salinetro (yes)

Resolution No. 2026-0954: Barbara Klein Settlement

9 yes, 0 no

Robert Charland (yes), Erika Strassburger (yes), Deborah L. Gross (yes), Anthony Coghill (yes), Barbara Warwick (yes), Kim Salinetro (yes), R. Daniel Lavelle (yes), Khari Mosley (yes), Bobby Wilson (yes)

Resolution No. 2026-0945: Emergency Medical Direction Services

6 yes, 0 no

Deborah L. Gross (yes), Bobby Wilson (yes), Robert Charland (yes), R. Daniel Lavelle (yes), Anthony Coghill (yes), Khari Mosley (yes)

Resolution No. 2026-0951: Homewood Park Construction Project

9 yes, 0 no

R. Daniel Lavelle (yes), Kim Salinetro (yes), Robert Charland (yes), Khari Mosley (yes), Bobby Wilson (yes), Barbara Warwick (yes), Erika Strassburger (yes), Deborah L. Gross (yes), Anthony Coghill (yes)

Resolution No. 2026-0952: Charles Anderson Bridge Project

9 yes, 0 no

Resolution No. 2026-0953: City Steps Project Reimbursement

9 yes, 0 no

Resolution No. 2026-0980: Graffiti Remediation Equipment

9 yes, 0 no

Resolution No. 2026-0947: IDLH Monitors Grant

9 yes, 0 no

Resolution No. 2026-0948: Smallman Street Sewage Plan Revision

9 yes, 0 no

Resolution No. 2026-0949: N. Highland Avenue Sewage Plan Revision

9 yes, 0 no

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby honor and celebrate the remarkable life and enduring legacy of DR. NANCY DUCKREY WASHINGTON. We extend our deepest condolences to her daughters, Linda…

0 yes, 0 no

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of Pittsburgh, does hereby congratulate St. James A.M.E. Church and Rev. William C. Roberts, II on the historic milestone of their 160th Anniversary.

0 yes, 0 no

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend TeeJay Johnson for a job well done in the communications, arts and entertainment arena & hereby declares October 20, 2026, to be “TeeJay Johnson…

0 yes, 0 no

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Brookline Pride; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, September 12th, 2026 to be…

0 yes, 0 no

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh calls on the County of Allegheny to partner with Pittsburgh on the maintenance and capital costs of the Municipal Courts Building while discussions over the…

0 yes, 0 no

1070 Banksville Avenue Rezoning

1070 Banksville Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Rezoning parcel 0016-E-00025 from Neighborhood Industrial and Parks to entirely Neighborhood Industrial.

still pending

Banksville Avenue Zoning Amendment

A zoning change is proposed to consolidate 1070 Banksville Avenue entirely into the Neighborhood Industrial District.

What it means: The property owner and local industrial development interests.

Charles Anderson Bridge Project Engineering

Council approved an additional $350,020.85 for construction management and inspection on the Charles Anderson Bridge, with 100% federal reimbursement.

What it means: Increases contract by $350,020.85 to $3,204,206.96, fully covered by federal funds.

North Side Resource Center Closure and Community Support

Multiple public commenters expressed concern over the recent closure of the North Side Roots community resource center and reductions in housing and violence prevention funds.

What it means: Requests involve maintaining $10 million in funding for the Housing Opportunity Fund and Stop the Violence Fund.

Municipal Courts Building Cost-Sharing

Councilman Coghill introduced a resolution calling on Allegheny County to partner with Pittsburgh on maintenance and capital costs for the aging Municipal Courts Building, highlighting impending multi-million dollar repair expenses.

What it means: City taxpayers and building occupants through shared county infrastructure responsibilities.

Fire Department Homeland Security Grants

The city accepted two grants from the Department of Homeland Security totaling over $880,000 for firefighter training, backfill salaries, and IDLH monitors.

What it means: Grants provide $869,499.99 with city matches totaling $86,950.01.

Homewood Park Construction Project

The city approved an additional $25,678.75 for construction administration on the Homewood Park project with Studio Zewde, bringing the total project cost to over $2.16 million.

What it means: Increases project cost by $25,678.75 for a new total of $2,162,761.05.

Food Justice Fund Grant Program

Council is reviewing $250,000 in grant awards to support community food access initiatives across the city.

What it means: Allocates $250,000 toward community food justice programs.

Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board Appointment

The committee is reviewing an appointment to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board, which helps guide local affordable housing investments and policy. This appointment impacts how city housing funds are directed and overseen.

What it means: City residents and neighborhoods in need of affordable housing programs.

Zoning Code and Map Overhaul

Council advanced a major zoning overhaul package that eliminates minimum parking requirements, allows accessory dwelling units, and includes compromise provisions on housing affordability and commercial building heights.

What it means: Homeowners, developers, and residents seeking diverse housing options.

Cooperative Purchasing Oversight

Council debated how much oversight elected officials should have over multi-year cooperative purchasing contracts, balancing transparency against administrative efficiency.

What it means: City council members and the public seeking greater fiscal transparency.

Short-Term Rental Regulations

Residents and council members discussed the need to crack down on unlicensed short-term rentals and prevent grandfathering to protect neighborhood housing stability.

What it means: Permanent neighborhood residents seeking housing stability and quiet streets.