McKeesport, PA

Planning Commission

The McKeesport Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on August 20, 2026, to consider two land-use cases. The first is a reverse subdivision request to combine two parcels, and the second is a conditional use request for an assisted living facility. The public is invited to attend and comment.

• Case 26-80: Reverse subdivision request by Kirra Metz to combine parcels 464-G-345 and 464-G-347 at 2712 Milburn St. (R-3 district)
• Case 26-81: Conditional use request by Pinchas Markovits to operate an assisted living facility at 624 Lysle Blvd. (C-3 district)

City Council

Council will vote on six resolutions and one ordinance. A key item is an ordinance to dissolve the Parking Authority and take over all its assets, liabilities, and operations. Other items include contracts for fireworks, basement restoration, a trails grant application, and filings for housing and community development funds.

• BILL #19 – Ordinance to dissolve Parking Authority and assume all liabilities and assets
• BILL #15 – Fireworks displays at Renziehausen Park for Juneteenth, July 4, International Village, and Labor Day
• BILL #16 – Contract with Keystone Basement Systems for City Hall foundation restoration
• BILL #18 – Grant application for Greenways, Trails & Recreation Program up to $150,000
• BILL #17 – Filing of FY2026 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development Act funds

The workshop meeting introduced five resolutions and one ordinance, including fireworks contracts, basement restoration, CDBG and trail grants, and dissolution of the Parking Authority. No votes were taken. Council members reported on upcoming community events including Juneteenth, a police community meeting, and summer programs.

• Introduced Bill #15 for fireworks display contract with Ace Pyro (no vote)
• Introduced Bill #16 for city hall basement restoration contract with Keystone Basement Systems (no vote)
• Introduced Bill #17 for FY2026 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development funding (no vote)
• Introduced Bill #18 for Greenways, Trails & Recreation grant up to $150,000 (no vote)
• Introduced Bill #19 ordinance to assume Parking Authority assets and liabilities (no vote)
• Introduced Bill #20 amending FY2023/2024 CDBG programs (no vote)

City Council

The council will consider several resolutions and one ordinance. Notable items include a contract for fireworks displays at Renzienhausen Park, a foundation restoration project at City Hall, a $150,000 state grant for trails, and an ordinance to dissolve the Parking Authority and assume its operations. The meeting also includes approval of an annual action plan for housing funds and amendments to prior CDBG programs.

• Resolution authorizing agreement with Ace Pyro, LLC for fireworks at Renzienhausen Park on four dates
• Resolution authorizing contract with Keystone Basement Systems for City Hall basement foundation restoration
• Resolution to file $150,000 Greenways, Trails & Recreation Program grant from Commonwealth Financing Authority
• Ordinance to assume all liabilities and assets of the Parking Authority of McKeesport and take over city parking operations
• Resolution amending Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 Community Development Block Grant programs

The council unanimously approved an ordinance to dissolve the McKeesport Parking Authority and have the city take over its assets, liabilities, and parking operations. Six resolutions were also passed, including contracts for fireworks displays, basement foundation restoration, grant filings, and amendments to CDBG programs. E-bike safety concerns were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved assuming Parking Authority assets and liabilities (6-0)
• Approved $150,000 Greenways, Trails & Recreation grant application (6-0)
• Approved 2026 Annual Action Plan for HUD funding (6-0)
• Approved contract with Ace Pyro for fireworks displays (6-0)
• Approved Keystone Basement Systems for City Hall foundation restoration (6-0)
• Approved amending FY2023 and FY2024 CDBG programs (6-0)

City Council

The council will consider five items: an agreement with PennDOT, adoption of a sewer plan update for Dravosburg, adoption of the county hazard mitigation plan, an ordinance replacing street opening regulations with new fees and penalties, and a resolution to apply for a $500,000 DCNR grant.

• Bill #13 – Ordinance repealing four prior ordinances (83-9, 88-4, 06-20, 09-17) and replacing Article 901 (Street Openings) with new permit fees, restoration specifications, and penalties
• Bill #14 – Resolution to apply for a $500,000 Pennsylvania DCNR grant
• Bill #10 – Resolution authorizing an Agility Agreement with PennDOT
• Bill #11 – Resolution adopting the Act 537 Plan Update (March 2026) for Dravosburg, including Pa-American Water Co. LTCP Alternative 2
• Bill #12 – Resolution adopting the Allegheny County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the city's official plan

Council held a work session to review several proposed bills, including a $500,000 grant application for tennis court renovations and a new street opening ordinance. No final votes were recorded in the minutes; the session focused on introducing legislation and providing community reports.

• Proposed Bill #10: Agility agreement with PennDOT
• Proposed Bill #11: Act 537 plan update for Dravosburg pump station
• Proposed Bill #12: Adoption of Allegheny County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Proposed Bill #13: New ordinance for street opening permits and restoration
• Proposed Bill #14: Application for DCNR grant up to $500,000 for tennis courts and Lake Emilie

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will vote on five bills at its regular meeting. The most significant is an ordinance repealing four prior ordinances and replacing street opening regulations, including permit fees and penalties. The council will also consider resolutions to adopt a regional hazard mitigation plan, apply for a $500,000 state grant, enter an agreement with PennDOT, and approve a sewage plan update for Dravosburg.

• Bill #13: ordinance replacing Article 901 on street openings, permit fees, restoration specs, and penalties
• Bill #14: resolution to apply for up to $500,000 from PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
• Bill #12: resolution adopting Allegheny County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan as McKeesport's official plan
• Bill #11: resolution adopting Act 537 Plan update for Dravosburg sewer improvements via Pennsylvania-American Water
• Bill #10: resolution authorizing an agility agreement with PennDOT

The City Council approved five resolutions authorizing agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and adopted a new hazard mitigation plan. The council also voted to add three new members to the Trail Commission.

• Approved Bill #10: Agility agreement with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (7-0)
• Approved Bill #11: Adopted Act 537 Plan Update for Dravosburg (7-0)
• Approved Bill #12: Adopted Allegheny County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan (7-0)
• Approved Bill #13: Ordinance repealing old street opening rules to replace Article 901 (7-0)
• Approved Bill #14: Authorization to apply for $500,000 DCNR grant (7-0)
• Added Holly Gergely, Jill Lape, and Karen Lischner to Trail Commission (6-1)
• Approved minutes of April 1, 2026 regular meeting (7-0)
• Proclaimed Michael Armstrong III for bravery in a structure fire

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will consider four items. It will adopt an ordinance to edit and include certain ordinances in the city code. It will pass a resolution proclaiming April 2026 as Fair Housing Month. It will authorize city officers to execute a letter of amendment with PennDOT for the Versailles Avenue Viaduct reconstruction project. It will also authorize the police department to partner with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services for the A‑Team supplemental response on behavioral health calls.

• Bill #6 – Ordinance to edit and include certain ordinances in the codified city codes
• Bill #7 – Resolution proclaiming April 2026 as “Fair Housing Month”
• Bill #8 – Resolution authorizing execution of a letter of amendment with PennDOT for the Versailles Avenue Viaduct reconstruction project
• Bill #9 – Resolution authorizing the McKeesport Police Department to partner with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services for the A‑Team behavioral health response

The Work Session began with President Dellapenna calling the meeting to order. City Clerk Annette James read four proposed bills (Bills #6‑#9), and council members were asked for questions; none were raised. No votes or formal actions on the bills were recorded. The session adjourned without any decisions.

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will consider four new items. These include an ordinance to edit and incorporate certain ordinances into the city code, a resolution proclaiming April 2026 as Fair Housing Month, a resolution authorizing city officers to execute a letter of amendment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the Versailles Avenue Viaduct Reconstruction Project, and a resolution permitting the police department to partner with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services for the A‑Team supplemental behavioral‑health response.

• Bill #6 – Ordinance to edit and include certain ordinances in the city’s codified codes
• Bill #7 – Resolution proclaiming April 2026 as “Fair Housing Month”
• Bill #8 – Resolution authorizing city officers to sign a letter of amendment with PennDOT for the Versailles Avenue Viaduct Reconstruction Project
• Bill #9 – Resolution authorizing the McKeesport Police Department to partner with Allegheny County DHS for the A‑Team behavioral‑health response

The council approved the minutes from the March 4 meeting unanimously. Four resolutions were adopted: an ordinance amendment (Bill #6), a proclamation of April as Fair Housing Month (Bill #7), authorization of a PennDOT amendment for the Versailles Avenue Viaduct project (Bill #8), and a partnership between police and human services for behavioral‑health calls (Bill #9). All votes were 7‑0 in favor.

• Approved March 4 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Bill #6 ordinance amendment (7-0)
• Approved Bill #7 Fair Housing Month proclamation (7-0)
• Approved Bill #8 Versailles Avenue Viaduct amendment agreement (7-0)
• Approved Bill #9 Police‑Human Services partnership (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider two resolutions that would authorize the appropriate city officials to execute all documents needed for CSXT to incur costs and begin new projects to reconstruct Ramp 1 and Ramp 2. Both ramps cross CSXT railroad tracks on the Monongahela subdivision between Harrison Street and the McKeesport stations. Approval would enable the reconstruction of these over‑track connections.

• Bill #4 – Resolution authorizing city officials to execute documents for CSXT to fund and construct reconstruction of Ramp 1 over CSXT tracks on the Monongahela subdivision between Harrison St. and McKeesport stations.
• Bill #5 – Resolution authorizing city officials to execute documents for CSXT to fund and construct reconstruction of Ramp 2 over CSXT tracks on the Monongahela subdivision between Harrison St. and McKeesport stations.

The council approved the minutes from the February 4, 2026 meeting. It accepted Tasha Johnson‑Phelps as Chief Financial Officer and appointed Jennifer Vertullo as City Administrator. Both resolutions passed unanimously. The council also approved two resolutions authorizing city officials to work with CSXT on reconstruction of Ramp No. 1 and Ramp No. 2, each passing unanimously.

• Approved February 4, 2026 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Accepted Tasha Johnson‑Phelps as Chief Financial Officer (5‑0)
• Appointed Jennifer Vertullo as City Administrator (5‑0)
• Approved Bill #4 for CSXT Ramp No. 1 reconstruction (5‑0)
• Approved Bill #5 for CSXT Ramp No. 2 reconstruction (5‑0)

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will vote on two resolutions, Bill #4 and Bill #5. Each resolution would authorize city officials to execute documents that let CSXT incur costs and start a new project to rebuild a ramp over CSXT railroad tracks on the Monongahela Subdivision. The ramps span the tracks between Harrison Street and McKeesport stations.

• Bill #4 – resolution authorizing city officials to execute documents for CSXT to incur costs and create a project to reconstruct Ramp 1 over CSXT tracks on the Monongahela Subdivision between Harrison St. and McKeesport stations.
• Bill #5 – resolution authorizing city officials to execute documents for CSXT to incur costs and create a project to reconstruct Ramp 2 over CSXT tracks on the Monongahela Subdivision between Harrison St. and McKeesport stations.

The March 4 work session opened with President Dellapenna. Two resolutions (Bill #4 for Ramp 1 and Bill #5 for Ramp 2) were read, but council members asked no questions and no vote or approval was noted. Reports highlighted upcoming police and fire fundraisers, school musical performances, and local sports achievements. The session adjourned at 6:36 p.m. and council moved to an executive session.

City Council

The McKeesport City Council will meet on February 4, 2026. The agenda includes routine items such as the pledge of allegiance, roll call, and approval of the January 5 meeting minutes. The council will consider Bill #3, an ordinance to amend Ordinance #22-003 by increasing the fee for Class One video machines and providing a definition for that class. No other business is listed.

• Bill #3 – amendment to Ordinance #22-003 to increase the fee for Class One video machines and define that class
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of January 5, 2026

The council held a public hearing on Bill #3, an ordinance to increase the fee for class‑one video machines and define them. No members or members of the public spoke for or against the bill, and no council members asked questions. No vote or formal decision on the ordinance was recorded. The meeting also included reports on Black History Month events and local community activities.

City Council

The City Council will consider Bill #3, an ordinance that would amend Ordinance #22‑003 to increase the fee for class‑one video machines and to define that class of machines. The amendment is the only new business item on the agenda.

• Bill #3 – ordinance to amend Ordinance #22‑003 to raise the fee for class‑one video machines and provide a definition

The council approved the minutes of the Jan. 5, 2026 meeting. Council voted to accept Mayor Michael Cherepko’s retirement. Council then appointed Thomas P. Maglicco to fill the unexpired mayoral term.

• Approved Jan. 5, 2026 meeting minutes (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Accepted Mayor Cherepko’s retirement (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Appointed Thomas P. Maglicco as mayor (7 yeas, 0 nays)

City Council

The council will vote on two resolutions. One appoints Annette James as city clerk for a two‑year term. The other provides for appointing members to the Zoning Hearing Board of Adjustments. No other business is listed.

• Resolution to appoint Annette James as city clerk (two‑year term)
• Resolution to appoint members to the Zoning Hearing Board of Adjustments

City Council

The council will vote on two resolutions: one to appoint Annette James as city clerk for a two-year term, and another to appoint members to the Zoning Hearing Board of Adjustments. The meeting also includes routine items such as election of council officers, approval of the December 3, 2025 minutes, and reports.

• Resolution appointing Annette James as city clerk for a two-year term
• Resolution appointing members to the Zoning Hearing Board of Adjustments
• Election of president of council
• Election of vice president of council
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of December 3, 2025