City Council
Council Chambers
Agenda — 89 items
- 1 ROLL CALL
- 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 3 MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA
- 4 PROCLAMATIONS
- 5 WHEREAS, Denise E. “Neec” Johnson was born to Harvey and Delores Wood on February 18, 1961, and has lived in Larimer, Stanton Heights, and Stone Mountain Georgia; and,
- 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
- 7 PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
- 8 COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY PRESENTS:
- 9 Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 2402 North Charles Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214, at no cost to the City.
- 10 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant payable in favor of the Chartiers Valley District Flood Control Authority (“CVDFCA”) to renew the City of Pittsburgh’s membership into the CVDFCA and pay fees for the year 2026 in an amount not to exceed Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred and Four Dollars ($17,204.00), over one (1) year.
- 11 COUNCILWOMAN KIM SALINETRO PRESENTS:
- 12 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to enter into a contract with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND ($200,000) dollars over three (3) years to support the City’s Safe Streets and Roads for All project. CMU will also provide in-kind services in the amount of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND ($200,000) dollars for a total project cost of FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND ($400,000) Dollars. (Waiver of Competitive Process Received)
- 13 Resolution transferring the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) within the 2026 Operating Budget from City Council Postage, to the Office of the City Clerk for the purpose of professional services.
- 14 COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS:
- 15 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Alayna Griffiths in an amount not to exceed TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($2,650.00) over one year, in full and final settlement of a claim (2025-CLAIM-0237) for damage to her parked vehicle on Wightman Street from a City EMS vehicle on August 18, 2025. (Executive Session held 2/17/26)
- 16 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Naeem Martinez and Max Petrunya, PC, in the amount of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($62,000.00) over one year, in full and final settlement of litigation filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania at docket number 2:21-cv-111. (Executive Session held 2/17/26)
- 17 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Network Deposition Services for legal transcript services for an amount not to exceed Twenty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars and Ten Cents ($24,538.10) over one year.
- 18 COUNCILMAN BOBBY WILSON PRESENTS:
- 19 Resolution further amending Resolution No. 924 of 2024, effective December 18, 2024, as amended, entitled "Resolution adopting and approving the 2025 Capital Budget, the proposed 2025 Community Development Program, and the 2025 through 2030 Capital Improvement Program. (Public Hearing held 12-12-24)" so as to decrease Lawrenceville United by Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) and increase Lawrenceville Corporation by Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) so as to fund specific Public Service Grant projects of City Council and authorize a subsequent Agreement or Agreements.
- 20 Resolution amending Resolution No. 792 of 2024, effective November 6, 2024, as amended, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to enter into an Agreement or Agreement(s) with various community-based organizations for the implementation of the 2024 Neighborhood Economic Development program and to provide for the payment of the costs thereof, at a cost not to exceed Seven Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($720,000.00)" so as to decrease Lawrenceville United by Twenty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($27,000) and increase Lawrenceville Corporation by Twenty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($27,000) so as to authorize a subsequent Agreement or Agreements.
- 21 COUNCILMAN R. DANIEL LAVELLE PRESENTS:
- 22 Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of Office of Management and Budget, submitting to City Council the attached status update from the Grants Office for the week ended February 13, 2026.
- 23 Communication from Leanne Davis, Ethics Officer, submitting to City Council the attached status update from the Ethics Board for the week ended February 13, 2026.
- 24 Resolution appointing Emily Kinkead as a Board Member of the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) for a term to expire January 1, 2031.
- 25 Resolution appointing Shatara Murphy as a Board Member of the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) for a term to expire January 1, 2031.
- 26 Resolution reappointing David Onufer as a Member of Civil Service Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2030.
- 27 Resolution reappointing Linda Johnson-Wasler as a Member of Civil Service Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2030.
- 28 Resolution appointing Catherine Blauvelt as a Member of the Historic Review Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2029.
- 29 Resolution appointing K. Chase Patterson as a Member of the Historic Review Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2027.
- 30 Resolution appointing Luna Fruendsgaard as a Member of the Historic Review Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2029.
- 31 Resolution appointing Martha Isler as a Member of the Historic Review Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2028.
- 32 Resolution appointing Lew Irwin as a Member of the Board of Directors of Pittsburgh Water for a term to expire January 1, 2031.
- 33 Resolution appointing Scott Kunka as a Member of the Board of Directors of Pittsburgh Water for a term to expire January 1, 2031.
- 34 Resolution reappointing Michael Domach as a Member of the Board of Directors of Pittsburgh Water for a term to expire January 1, 2031.
- 35 Resolution reappointing Margaret McCormick Barron as a Member of the Board of Directors of Pittsburgh Water for a term to expire January 1, 2031.
- 36 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.
- 37 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.
- 38 Resolution appointing Diamonte Walker as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2032.
- 39 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.
- 40 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.
- 41 Resolution appointing Bob Reppe as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2032.
- 42 Resolution reappointing LaShawn Burton-Faulk as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2032.
- 43 Resolution reappointing John J. Richardson as a Member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a term to expire January 1, 2029.
- 44 Resolution appointing Emily Stedge as a Member of the Public Art Committee of the Public Art and Civic Design Commission for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.
- 45 Resolution appointing James Hill as a Member of the Civic Design Committee of the Public Art and Civic Design Commission for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.
- 46 Resolution reappointing Megan Zeigler as a Member of the Civic Design Committee of the Public Art and Civic Design Commission for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.
- 47 Resolution appointing Kendall Soler as a Member of the Civic Design Committee of the Public Art and Civic Design Commission for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.
- 48 Resolution appointing Jesse Ainsman as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Land Bank for a term to expire January 1, 2027, serving the remainder of the term for a seat previously held by Tamara Dudukovich.
- 49 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of John Welch as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Stadium Authority for a term to expire January 1, 2030.
- 50 Resolution informing City Council of the reappointment of Stanley Lederman as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Stadium Authority for a term to expire January 1, 2030.
- 51 Resolution informing City Council of the reappointment of Steve Steingart as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Stadium Authority for a term to expire January 1, 2030.
- 52 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Leigh Coogan as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Stadium Authority for a term to expire January 1, 2030.
- 53 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Terrina LaVallee as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Sports and Exhibition Authority for a term to expire January 1, 2030.
- 54 Resolution informing City Council of the reappointment of Michael Quatrini as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Sports and Exhibition Authority for a term to expire January 1, 2030.
- 55 Resolution informing City Council of the reappointment of Bobby Wilson as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh for a term to expire January 1, 2030.
- 56 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Charles Fischer as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh for a term to expire October 10, 2028, serving the remainder of the term for a seat previously held by Kim Lucas.
- 57 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Casey Monroe to the Board of Directors of the Allegheny Regional Asset District for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.
- 58 Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Paul Supowitz to the Board of Directors of the Allegheny Regional Asset District for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.
- 59 Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before City Council regarding documented Records Tampering (18 Pa. C.S. § 4911) and Financial Misconduct at the Pittsburgh Municipal Court records section (660 First Avenue). The Petition is valid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter.
- 60 Communication from Mayor O’Connor informing City Council of the termination of the term of Ms. Jean Holland Dick as a member of the City Planning Commission, effective immediately.
- 61 Communication from Mayor O’Connor informing City Council of the termination of the term of Ms. Kendra Ross as a member of the Board of Directors of the Allegheny Regional Asset District, effective immediately.
- 62 Communication from Mayor O’Connor informing City Council of the termination of the term of Ms. Sylvia Fields as a member of the Board of Directors of the Allegheny Regional Asset District, effective immediately.
- 63 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- 64 Resolution appointing Ivette Mongalo-Winston as Director of the Department of City Planning.
- 65 Resolution appointing Lisa Zeidner Marcus as City Solicitor.
- 66 REPORTS OF COMMITTEE - FINAL ACTION
- 67 COUNCILWOMAN ERIKA STRASSBURGER PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND LAW
- 68 Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for February 11, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
- 69 Pittsburgh, PA February 10, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Gentlemen and Madame: Your Committee on Finance and Law respectfully returns herewith the following Resolutions and/or Ordinances with an affirmative recommendation. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Mrs. Strassburger, Chair
- 70 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Justin Hickox for a single payment in 2026 in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), in full and final of an employment matter.
- 71 COUNCILWOMAN KIM SALINETRO PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND NFRASTRUCTURE
- 72 Report of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure for February 11, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
- 73 Pittsburgh, PA February 16, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Gentlemen and Madame: Your Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure respectfully returns herewith the following Resolutions and/or Ordinances with an affirmative recommendation. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Mrs. Salinetro, Chair 6
- 74 Resolution amending Resolution No. 264 of 2025, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to apply for grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program to provide funding for the rehabilitation of Emerald View Trail project. The grant proposal includes an ask of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($250,000.00) with a match of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND FORTY-TWO CENTS ($250,844.42) from the City of Pittsburgh’s Capital Budget for a total project cost of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND FORTY-TWO CENTS ($500,844.42) dollars for this stated purpose.,” to accept the grant, increase the grant amount, reduce the required match and authorize necessary expenditures.
- 75 Resolution amending Resolution No. 522 of 2025, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, and the Office of Management and Budget to apply for a grant from Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development’s Multimodal Transportation Fund for the Planning and Engineering of the Liberty Avenue, Main Street, and Bloomfield Bridge Intersection. The grant proposal includes an ask not to exceed FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN ($533,111.00) dollars for this stated purpose” to accept the grant, update the grant amount and authorize necessary expenditures.
- 76 Resolution amending Resolution No. 521 of 2025, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, and the Office of Management and Budget to apply for a grant from Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development’s Multimodal Transportation Fund for the Lincoln Avenue Multimodal Safety & Accessibility Improvement Project. The grant proposal includes an ask of SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY SIX DOLLARS AND SIXTY NINE CENTS ($750,236.69) for this stated purpose” to accept the grant, decrease the award amount and authorize necessary expenditures
- 77 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with Norfolk Southern Railway Company for costs associated with the Preliminary Engineering phase of the Herron Avenue Bridge project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Ten Dollars ($25,310.00), reimbursable at 100%.
- 78 Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with Allegheny Valley Railroad for costs associated with the Preliminary Engineering phase of the Elizabeth Street Bridge project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), reimbursable at 100%.
- 79 COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY PRESENTS COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS
- 80 Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs for February 11, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.
- 81 Pittsburgh, PA February 16, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Gentlemen and Madame: Your Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs respectfully returns herewith the following Resolutions and/or Ordinances with an affirmative recommendation. Respectfully Submitted, ______________________________________ Mr. Mosley, Chair
- 82 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the School District of the City of Pittsburgh, the County of Allegheny, and the NCSC/USA Housing Development Corporation, to document local cooperation and the NCSC/USA Housing Development Corporation’s agreement to make payments in lieu of taxes for Steelworkers Tower (46-B-200; 2639 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214; Council District 6).
- 83 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the School District of the City of Pittsburgh, the County of Allegheny, and the NCSC/USA Housing Development Corporation Three, to document local cooperation and the NCSC/USA Housing Development Corporation Three’s agreement to make payments in lieu of taxes for the Lynn Williams Apartments Building (114-S-120; 3710 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15212; Council District 1).
- 84 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the School District of the City of Pittsburgh, the County of Allegheny, and the NCSC/USA Housing Development Corporation Two, to document local cooperation and the NCSC/USA Housing Development Corporation Two’s agreement to make payments in lieu of taxes for the I.W. Abel Building (80-K-164; 4720 Hatfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201; Council District 7).
- 85 Resolution authorizing The Pittsburgh Land Bank to acquire all the City's Right, Title and Interest, if any, in and to the Publicly-Owned properties in the 10th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh designated in the Deed Registry Office of Allegheny County as Block 50-F, Lots 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, and 122 (0 North Winebiddle Street), and Block 50-F, Lot 123 (0 Rosetta Street - Council District No. 9), at no cost to the City.
- 86 MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
- 87 EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS
- 88 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- 89 ADJOURNMENT