City Council
Council Chambers
Agenda — 77 items
- 1 ROLL CALL
- 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 3 MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA
- 4 PROCLAMATIONS
- 5 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, March 10, 2026, to be “Central Outreach Wellness Center Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
- 6 WHEREAS, the Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade, proudly presented by the Irish Society for Education and Charity, Inc. is scheduled for this Saturday, March 14, 2026;
- 7 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Arlene Saavedra; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, March 15, 2026 to be “Arlene Saavedra’ in the City of Pittsburgh.
- 8 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby honor Calliope’s 50th anniversary and recognizes of iextraordinary contributions to the cultural fabric of our city over the past five decades. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare March 12, 2026 to be “Calliope Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
- 9 PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 10 PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
- 11 COUNCILPERSON ROBERT CHARLAND PRESENTS:
- 12 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service to enter into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Industrial/Organization Solutions, Inc. (“I/O Solutions”) for professional consulting services in connection with Police Officer Recruit candidate examinations and selection services, at a cost not to exceed of One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Dollars ($151,980.00) over three years.
- 13 COUNCILMAN ANTHONY COGHILL PRESENTS:
- 14 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Precision Auto Express Repair in an amount not to exceed SIX THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-FIVE CENTS ($6,347.85), for repairs to a Pittsburgh Bureau of Police vehicle.
- 14 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Precision Auto Express Repair in an amount not to exceed SIX THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-FIVE CENTS ($6,347.85), for repairs to a Pittsburgh Bureau of Police vehicle.
- 15 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of the Major Cities Chiefs Association in an amount not to exceed SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($7,500.00), for payment of annual member dues.
- 16 COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY PRESENTS:
- 17 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of Public Works, and the Director of Finance to enter into an easement agreement or agreements with the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority for the installation of certain monitoring boreholes on City-owned parcel IDs 121-H-20 and 82-H-1-0-2, at no cost to the City.
- 18 COUNCILWOMAN KIM SALINETRO PRESENTS:
- 19 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh (“City”), to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Peoples Natural Gas Company, LLC (“Peoples Gas”) to allow the integration of natural gas service for a City facilities architecture project in Riverview Park, at no cost to the City.
- 20 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works and/or the Director of the Department of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh (“City”), to execute an Instrument for the Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants (“IDRC”) and appurtenant documents, over the vicinity of the City’s Spring Hill Park/Playground (“Property”), as a condition of a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) Permit granted in conjunction with property improvements in the area, at no cost the city.
- 20 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works and/or the Director of the Department of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh (“City”), to execute an Instrument for the Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants (“IDRC”) and appurtenant documents, over the vicinity of the City’s Spring Hill Park/Playground (“Property”), as a condition of a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) Permit granted in conjunction with property improvements in the area, at no cost the city.
- 21 Resolution authorizing the Borough of Crafton to take, by eminent domain, certain permanent and temporary real estate interests in a portion of that certain parcel of real estate, identified by the Allegheny County Assessment Office as Block and Lot No. 39-F-280, located within the boundaries of the City of Pittsburgh
- 22 COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS:
- 23 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Sargent’s Court Reporting Services for legal transcript services for an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars and Forty Cents ($5,556.40) over one year.
- 23 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Sargent’s Court Reporting Services for legal transcript services for an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars and Forty Cents ($5,556.40) over one year.
- 24 Resolution amending Resolution 845 of 2025, which authorized the fee schedule for 2026 pursuant to Chapter 170 of the City Code, by revising fees associated with vending licenses into unified vending fees as recommended by the Department of Permits, Licenses & Inspections at no cost to the City.
- 24 Resolution amending Resolution 845 of 2025, which authorized the fee schedule for 2026 pursuant to Chapter 170 of the City Code, by revising fees associated with vending licenses into unified vending fees as recommended by the Department of Permits, Licenses & Inspections at no cost to the City.
- 25 COUNCILMAN BOBBY WILSON PRESENTS:
- 26 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of City Planning to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Trust for Public Land for the purpose of receiving grant funds in the amount not to exceed TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND ($25,000.00) dollars to install signage in the City’s greenways.
- 27 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 863 of 2018, effective January 1, 2019, as amended, entitled "Resolution adopting and approving the 2019 Capital Budget and the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Program, and the 2019 through 2024 Capital Improvement Program" so as to re-allocate Fifty-five Thousand, Six Hundred Ninety-Two Dollars and Sixty Cents ($55,692.60) of Community Development Block Grant - Cares Act (CDBG-CV) funding to two food banks, and authorize a subsequent Agreement or Agreements.
- 27 Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of City Planning to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Trust for Public Land for the purpose of receiving grant funds in the amount not to exceed TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND ($25,000.00) dollars to install signage in the City’s greenways.
- 28 COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
- 29 Resolution appointing John McClory as the Director of the Department of Public Works.
- 30 Resolution appointing Jeff Skalican as the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure.
- 31 Resolution appointing the Honorable Barbara Warwick as a board member of the Equipment Leasing Authority (ELA) for a term to expire on June 15, 2026. Barbara Warwick will fill the seat vacated by Peter McDevitt.
- 31 Resolution appointing Jeff Skalican as the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure.
- 32 Resolution appointing Helen Cestra as a Member of the Historic Review Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2028.
- 33 Resolution reappointing Julie Asciolla as a Member of the Board of License and Inspection Review for a term to expire March 1, 2029.
- 33 Resolution appointing Helen Cestra as a Member of the Historic Review Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2028.
- 34 Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting to City Council the attached status update from the Grants Office for the week ended March 6, 2026.
- 35 Communication from Rachael Heisler, City Controller, submitting a special report on the Pittsburgh Public Schools Procurement Practices, dated February 2026.
- 35 Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting to City Council the attached status update from the Grants Office for the week ended March 6, 2026.
- 36 Communication from David Green, Director of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections, submitting PLI’s amended Title VII Business Licensing Rules and Regulations, along with the new Vending Program Rules and Regulations for PLI, the Department of City Planning, and the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, dated March 2026.
- 36 Communication from Rachael Heisler, City Controller, submitting a special report on the Pittsburgh Public Schools Procurement Practices, dated February 2026.
- 37 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 37 Communication from David Green, Director of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections, submitting PLI’s amended Title VII Business Licensing Rules and Regulations, along with the new Vending Program Rules and Regulations for PLI, the Department of City Planning, and the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, dated March 2026.
- 38 Resolution appointing Shatara Murphy as a Board Member of the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) for a term to expire January 1, 2031.
- 39 Resolution appointing Scott Kunka as a Member of the Board of Directors of Pittsburgh Water for a term to expire January 1, 2031.
- 40 Resolution appointing Darrin Kelly as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2030, serving the remainder of the term for a seat previously held by Steve Mazza.
- 40 Resolution appointing Scott Kunka as a Member of the Board of Directors of Pittsburgh Water for a term to expire January 1, 2031.
- 41 Resolution appointing David Vatz as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2030, serving the remainder of the term for a seat previously held by Jean Holland Dick.
- 41 Resolution appointing Darrin Kelly as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2030, serving the remainder of the term for a seat previously held by Steve Mazza.
- 42 Resolution appointing Diamonte Walker as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2032.
- 42 Resolution appointing Darrin Kelly as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2030, serving the remainder of the term for a seat previously held by Steve Mazza.
- 43 Resolution appointing Gerardo Interiano as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2028, serving the remainder of the term for a seat previously held by Monica Ruiz.
- 44 Resolution appointing Justin Hunt as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2028, serving the remainder of the term for a seat previously held by Phillip Wu.
- 45 Resolution appointing Bob Reppe as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2032.
- 46 Resolution reappointing LaShawn Burton-Faulk as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2032.
- 47 REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
- 48 COUNCILWOMAN KIM SALINETRO PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
- 49 Report of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure for March 4, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
- 50 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works and/or the Director of the Department of Finance to enter into an Agreement or Agreements and/or Lease or Leases with Three Rivers Waterkeeper (“3RWK”) for stewardship of the Island Marina by 3RWK at an annual fee of One Dollar ($1.00), for a period of Five (5) years, with a Five (5) year option to renew.
- 51 COUNCILMAN BOBBY WILSON PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- 51 Report of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure for March 4, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
- 52 Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for March 4, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
- 53 Resolution amending Resolution 625 of 2025 authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Evolve Environment::Architecture, to provide services to create historic district design guidelines for the Mexican War Streets and the Manchester Historic Districts, at a total cost not to exceed Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred ($37,500) dollars.
- 54 COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS
- 55 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs for March 4, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
- 55 Resolution amending Resolution 625 of 2025 authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional Services Agreement or Agreements with Evolve Environment::Architecture, to provide services to create historic district design guidelines for the Mexican War Streets and the Manchester Historic Districts, at a total cost not to exceed Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred ($37,500) dollars.
- 56 Resolution amending Resolution 37of 2026, which authorized a cooperation agreement or agreements with the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase and leasing of vehicles, equipment and accessories, equipment support infrastructure, and professional services in fiscal year 2026, by increasing the authorized amount by One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) to a new total of Twenty-Eight Million One Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Nineteen Dollars ($28,188,019.00) for additional items to be added to the plan.
- 57 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Pittsburgh Water to allow Pittsburgh Water access to City property in South Side Park in order to maintain the stormwater r-tanks in the park for Phase One (1) of the City’s South Side Park project, at no cost to the City.
- 58 MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
- 58 Resolution amending Resolution 37of 2026, which authorized a cooperation agreement or agreements with the City of Pittsburgh Equipment Leasing Authority for the purchase and leasing of vehicles, equipment and accessories, equipment support infrastructure, and professional services in fiscal year 2026, by increasing the authorized amount by One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) to a new total of Twenty-Eight Million One Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Nineteen Dollars ($28,188,019.00) for additional items to be added to the plan.
- 59 EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
- 60 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- 61 ADJOURNMENT