Pittsburgh, PA

City Council

Standing Committees

The Standing Committees will discuss a proposed ordinance to tax net unearned income for city residents and a referendum on budget approval rules. The body is also reviewing several settlement payments and grant agreements for infrastructure and land disposition.

• Proposed ordinance to create a new Unearned Income Tax for city residents
• Grant agreement for traffic signal and intersection improvements at Liberty Avenue and Main Street/Bloomfield Bridge totaling $2,330,640.00
• Settlement payment of $101,000.00 to Emma McDonnell and Edgar Snyder & Associates
• Settlement payment of $6,785.54 to Pittsburgh Associates (Pittsburgh Pirates) for garage door damage
• Sale of land in the 13th Ward (Council District 9) to McCormack Baron Salazar

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy will hold a public hearing regarding Bill 714. This proposed ordinance seeks to amend the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances concerning multi-suite residential use standards in the UC-E District.

• Public hearing for Bill 714 regarding Oakland UC-E zoning code

Post Agenda

Pittsburgh City Council is scheduled to hold a post agenda meeting at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in Council Chambers at the City-County Building, 414 Grant Street. The single listed item, requested by Council Member Barbara Warwick, is a discussion on the Housing Opportunity Fund. The agenda does not state any specific legislation, dollar amounts, or votes to be taken.

• Discussion on the Housing Opportunity Fund, requested by Council Member Barbara Warwick
• Meeting: 1:30 PM, Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Council Chambers, 510 City-County Building, 414 Grant Street

Post Agenda

The City Council will hold a discussion on homelessness during the winter months, at the request of Council Member Robert Charland. Invited guests include the Director of the Department of Human Services and staff from the Office of Community Health and Safety. This is a discussion item, not a vote on specific legislation.

• Discussion on homelessness in the winter
• Invited guests: Director Alex Jutca (DHS), Assistant Director Laura Drogowski, Ben Talik (OCHS)

Post Agenda

City Council will meet to discuss quarterly crime statistics at the request of Council Member Anthony Coghill.

• Discussion on quarterly crime stats

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy will hold a public hearing regarding a valid petition. The petition requests the return of the “Workplace Accidents and the Law” historical marker to Market Square.

• Public hearing on Bill 2026-0993 regarding the “Workplace Accidents and the Law” historical marker

Post Agenda

The City Council will hold a discussion regarding permit reform at the request of Council Member Robert Charland. The meeting includes invited guests Matt Singer, Ben Forstate, and Talia O'Brien.

• Discussion on Permit Reform

The council held a discussion on permit reform at the request of Council Member Robert Charland. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals.

Standing Committees

Standing Committees will discuss a $1.95 million budget realignment and several grant-funded infrastructure projects. The meeting includes proposals for legal service contracts and a new city side yard sale program.

• Resolution 2026-1006 to realign $1,953,807.00 within the 2026 Operating Budget
• Resolution 2026-1001 for $739,007.00 in PennDOT funds for North Shore Overhead Lane Use Control project
• Resolution 2026-1002 to accept grant funding for the Renovation of Fort Pitt Park
• Ordinance 2026-1023 creating the City of Pittsburgh Side Yard Sale Program
• Resolution 2026-1005 to rename Wabash Park and Wabash Field to Randy C. Martini Park and Field

The Finance and Law Committee affirmatively recommended several resolutions to shift funds from facility improvements to street resurfacing across multiple budget years. The committees also approved various legal service contracts, grant acceptances for park and bridge projects, and a new side yard sale program.

• Affirmatively recommended shifting funds to street resurfacing in resolutions 2026-1038, 2026-1039, 2026-1040, and 2026-1041
• Affirmatively recommended reducing street resurfacing by $1,585,151.15 to fund city and recreation facilities (2026-1042)
• Affirmatively recommended a new City of Pittsburgh Side Yard Sale Program (2026-1023)
• Affirmatively recommended $739,007 PennDOT grant for North Shore Overhead Lane Use Control project (2026-1001)
• Affirmatively recommended accepting grants for Fort Pitt Park renovation and Allegheny Riverfront Trail planning (2026-1002, 2026-1003)
• Approved various departmental invoices and intradepartmental transfers
• Affirmatively recommended $250,000 for Food Justice Fund grants (2026-1010)
• Held referendum on budget approval rules in Finance and Law Committee until 11/2/2026 (2026-0039)

City Council

Executive Session

City Council is meeting in an executive session to discuss two resolutions regarding legal settlements. The session includes Associate Solicitor Kevin Freyder and Claims Supervisor Margaret Vitale.

• Proposed settlement of up to $101,000.00 for Emma McDonnell and Edgar Syder & Associates (Case No. GD-25-006826)
• Proposed settlement of up to $6,785.54 for Pittsburgh Associates (d/b/a Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club) regarding damage to a PNC Park garage door

The Committee on Finance and Law held an executive session to discuss two proposed settlement warrants. The provided minutes record the scheduling and subject of the session but do not state whether the resolutions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

City Council is reviewing several capital budget amendments to shift funds toward street resurfacing and city facilities. The body is also deciding on multiple legal settlements and grants for infrastructure and animal rescue services.

• Grant for traffic signal and intersection improvements at Liberty Avenue, Main Street, and Bloomfield Bridge totaling $2,330,640.00
• Sale of land in the 13th Ward (Block 174-N) to McCormack Baron Salazar at no cost to the City
• Settlement payment of $101,000.00 to Emma McDonnell and Edgar Syder & Associates
• Increase of $151,295.00 for Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh contract
• Proposed ordinances for budget training and quarterly public financial reporting

City Council passed two ordinances amending the City's Zoning Code. The council also approved several administrative appointments and authorized various payments for settlements and services.

• Approved amendments to the Zoning Code (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Mathew Davis as Chief of the Bureau of Fire
• Approved appointment of Rea Price as Director of the Office of Management and Budget and CFO
• Approved appointment of Sylvia Harris as Director of the Department of Innovation and Performance and CIO
• Approved $750,000 agreement with Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for food services (9-0)
• Approved $50,000 membership dues for Vibrant Pittsburgh (5-4)
• Approved $151,295 increase for Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh agreement (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Jennifer Cash Wade to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license transfer. The request involves moving License No. R-2228 from TAVAP, INC. to Adda Gelato, LLC.

• Public hearing for Bill 2026-0917: transfer of liquor license No. R-2228 from 333 Mansfield Avenue to 2550-2554 Smallman Street

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy will conduct interviews and consider resolutions to appoint three city officials. These include the Chief of the Bureau of Fire and directors for the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Innovation and Performance.

• Resolution 2026-0955: Appointing Mathew Davis as Chief of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire
• Resolution 2026-0956: Appointing Rea Price as Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Chief Financial Officer
• Resolution 2026-0957: Appointing Sylvia Harris as Director of the Department of Innovation and Performance and Chief Information Officer

Standing Committees

Standing Committees will discuss several ordinances to update the City Code regarding budgeting, financial reporting, and zoning. The body is also reviewing various claim settlements, departmental invoices, and contract amendments.

• Increase of $151,295.00 for the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh contract
• Proposed $750,000.00 agreement with Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for food services
• Rezoning of 1070 Banksville Avenue from NDI and P to entirely NDI
• Proposed ordinance to add a new chapter for Short-Term Rental Housing licensing
• Warrant for $50,000.00 for Vibrant Pittsburgh membership dues

Standing Committees affirmatively recommended several resolutions, including a $750,000 food service program and a $151,295 increase for animal rescue services. The committees also approved various departmental invoices and internal budget transfers. Several zoning and short-term rental matters were held for further review or public hearings.

• Affirmatively Recommended $750,000 food service program agreement (2026-0988)
• Affirmatively Recommended $151,295 increase for Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (2026-0974)
• Affirmatively Recommended $50,000 Vibrant Pittsburgh membership dues (5-4)
• Approved various departmental invoices and P-Card reports
• Approved intradepartmental transfers including $300,000 for Telecom expenses
• Affirmatively Recommended as Amended zoning changes for 2025-1545 and 2026-0834
• Held short-term rental housing ordinance (2026-0008) until 12/2/2026
• Held rezoning of 1070 Banksville Avenue (2026-1011) for public hearing

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy will meet to discuss a resolution regarding the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board. The meeting includes a pre-agenda interview.

• Resolution 2026-0853 to appoint Jennifer Cash Wade to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board through September 6, 2030

City Council

City Council is reviewing several grant applications for park renovations and transportation upgrades. The body is also considering budget transfers and a zoning change in the Banksville neighborhood.

• Rezone 1070 Banksville Avenue from NDI and P to entirely NDI
• Grant of up to $739,007 for North Shore Overhead Lane Use Control Upgrade and Expansion Project
• Grant of up to $1,000,000 for the Renovation of Fort Pitt Park
• Budget realignment of $1,953,807 within the 2026 Operating Budget
• Professional services agreement with Del Sole Cavanaugh Stroyd LLC up to $30,000

City Council approved funding for fire apparatus training, bridge and park projects, and a legal settlement. The council also adopted several proclamations and referred multiple new resolutions to committee for review.

• Approved $25,000 settlement for litigation G.D. 23-5186 (9-0)
• Approved medical direction services agreement with Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania (9-0)
• Approved $25,678.75 increase for Homewood Park construction administration (9-0)
• Approved $350,020.85 increase for Charles Anderson Bridge Project (9-0)
• Approved amended City Steps Project agreement with a decrease of $1,653,000 (9-0)
• Approved $8,946.90 warrant for PPW Industrial graffiti remediation equipment (9-0)
• Approved $787,500 total project for fire apparatus training via DHS grant (9-0)
• Approved $168,950 total project for IDLH Monitors via DHS grant (9-0)

Executive Session

City Council is meeting in an executive session to discuss three resolutions regarding legal services. These items involve professional services agreements and expert witness payments for litigation and regulatory matters.

• Agreement with Del Sole Cavanaugh Stroyd LLC for legal services (G.D. 26-7380) not to exceed $30,000
• Warrant for Clark Hill PLC for expert witness services (GD 22-005855) not to exceed $11,099.24
• Agreement with West Group Law PLLC for pre-litigation and regulatory infrastructure consultation not to exceed $25,000

The Pittsburgh City Council held an executive session on October 20, 2026, to discuss personnel matters and three proposed resolutions for legal services. No final votes were taken on the resolutions during this session; the items were held to the Committee on Finance and Law.

• Held Resolution 2026-1007 to Committee on Finance and Law
• Held Resolution 2026-1008 to Committee on Finance and Law
• Held Resolution 2026-1009 to Committee on Finance and Law

Briefing

City Council

Standing Committees

Standing Committees will discuss various resolutions including a major zoning code amendment and several infrastructure project budget adjustments. The body is also reviewing numerous departmental invoices and grant agreements for fire services.

• Ordinance 2026-0834 to amend the Pittsburgh Zoning Code
• Resolution 2026-0952 to increase Charles Anderson Bridge Project costs by $350,020.85
• Resolution 2026-0953 to decrease City Steps Project costs by $1,653,000.00
• Resolution 2026-0946 for a $715,909.09 Department of Homeland Security grant for fire vehicle training
• Resolution 2026-0954 for a $25,000.00 settlement with Barbara Klein

City Council

City Council is reviewing several ordinances to add budget training and quarterly financial reporting requirements. The body is also deciding on various contracts for public safety, infrastructure, and a food service program for the Board of Public Education.

• Agreement with Pittsburgh Board of Public Education for 2026-2027 Food Service Program not to exceed $750,000
• Amended agreement with Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh for a total not-to-exceed $2,521,594.94
• Supplemental agreement with KCI Technologies Inc. for 28th Street Bridge final design not to exceed $2,320,581.14
• Ordinance requiring publicly broadcasted quarterly financial reporting on the City's financial outlook
• Donation of $273,300 from Community Family Advocates for co-response and downtown policing

Council approved a five-year agreement for winter maintenance services on state highways and bridges. Other key actions included authorizing a zoning code overhaul grant application and approving several professional service agreements.

• Approved $5,094,919.20 PennDOT winter maintenance agreement (8-0)
• Approved grant application for zoning code and map overhaul up to $300,000 (8-0)
• Approved $2,320,581.14 for 28th Street Bridge final design (8-0)
• Approved $273,300 donation from Community Family Advocates for policing (8-0)
• Approved $85,000 settlement for federal litigation (8-0)
• Approved $135,606.99 for EMS scheduling software (8-0)
• Approved $52,008 grant for soccer programming (8-0)
• Approved removal of streets from Beechview Residential Sticker Parking Area T (8-0)

City Council

Briefing

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy will hold a public hearing regarding Bill 2026-0834. This proposed ordinance seeks to make comprehensive updates to multiple articles and chapters of the Pittsburgh Zoning Code.

• Public hearing for Bill 2026-0834: Comprehensive Update to Zoning Code

The Committee on Hearings and Policy held a public hearing for Bill 2026-0834, a comprehensive ordinance updating the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code. The item was held to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development. No final votes or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Held public hearing on Bill 2026-0834 (zoning code update)
• Referred Bill 2026-0834 to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

Executive Session

City Council is holding an executive session to discuss two resolutions regarding claim settlements for vehicle damage. The session includes attendance from Claims Supervisory Margaret Vitale.

• Settlement of $3,615.93 for Patrick Goodfellow regarding vehicle damage near 54 Carrick Avenue
• Settlement of $3,600.00 for Tomer Elbaz regarding vehicle damage near 3815 Hoosic Avenue

The City of Pittsburgh held an executive session to review two proposed resolutions for claim settlements. The provided minutes do not record any final votes or decisions on these items.

• Discussed settlement of $3,615.93 for Patrick Goodfellow (2026-0982)
• Discussed settlement of $3,600.00 for Tomer Elbaz (2026-0983)

Briefing

Standing Committees

Standing Committees will review various professional service agreements, grant applications, and departmental invoices. The body is also considering a liquor license transfer and updates to the city's zoning code and parking programs.

• Agreement with PennDOT for winter maintenance services not to exceed $5,094,919.20 over five years
• Supplemental agreement for the 28th Street Bridge project not to exceed $2,320,581.14
• Grant application of up to $300,000 to overhaul the city's zoning code and map
• Donation of $273,300 from Community Family Advocates for co-response and downtown policing
• Liquor license transfer from 333 Mansfield Avenue to 2550-2554 Smallman Street

At the October 7, 2026 Standing Committees meeting, Pittsburgh City Council advanced numerous resolutions and department invoices with affirmative recommendations. Key actions included approving professional services agreements, funding settlements, and applying for grants related to zoning reform and park improvements. Council also tabled a liquor license transfer for a public hearing and held a Community Development Block Grant budget item.

• Affirmatively recommended agreement with Partners for Public Good for procurement review technical assistance
• Affirmatively recommended adding 48 open-end professional services agreements to existing vendor pools
• Affirmatively recommended $85,000 settlement of federal litigation (2026-0929)
• Affirmatively recommended $25,000 legal consultation agreement with Racunas Law Group, LLC
• Approved departmental invoices, intra-departmental transfers, and p-card reports
• Affirmatively recommended $273,300 donation from Community Family Advocates for co-response and downtown policing
• Affirmatively recommended applying for a $150,000 Municipal Assistance Program grant with a $150,000 city match to overhaul the zoning code
• Held liquor license transfer for Adda Gelato, LLC for a cablecast public hearing

Executive Session

Pittsburgh City Council has scheduled an executive session for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the City-County Building, 414 Grant Street. The session concerns Resolution 2026-0954, which would authorize a warrant of up to $25,000.00 to Barbara Klein and her legal counsel, Berger and Green, P.C., as full and final settlement of litigation in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas at G.D. 23-5186, payable over one year. Associate City Solicitor Kevin Freyder is listed to attend. The agenda does not state whether a vote will be taken at this session.

• Resolution 2026-0954: warrant up to $25,000.00 to Barbara Klein and Berger and Green, P.C.
• Settlement of litigation at Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, G.D. 23-5186
• Payment to be made over one year
• Executive session scheduled for 1:00 PM, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 510 City-County Building, 414 Grant Street
• Associate City Solicitor Kevin Freyder listed to attend

City Council

City Council

Pittsburgh City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to consider appointments of Mathew Davis as Fire Chief, Rea Price as Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Chief Financial Officer, and Sylvia Harris as Director of Innovation and Performance and Chief Information Officer. Council will also vote on several resolutions authorizing contracts and grant agreements, including a $5,094,919.20 five-year winter maintenance agreement with PennDOT and two federal firefighter grants totaling $869,500 in grant funds with a $86,950 city match. Several items from prior committee meetings are up for final action, including claim settlements and right-of-way acquisitions for the Swindell Bridge project.

• Appointments: Mathew Davis as Fire Chief, Rea Price as OMB Director/CFO, Sylvia Harris as Innovation and Performance Director/CIO
• Winter maintenance agreement with PennDOT for state highways at a cost not to exceed $5,094,919.20 over five years
• Two FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grants: $715,909.09 for fire apparatus/vehicle training and backfill salaries (city match $71,590.91), and $153,590.90 for Immediate Dangerous to Life or Health Monitors (city match $15,359.10)
• Homewood Park construction project: increase of $25,678.75 to Studio Zewde agreement, new total not to exceed $2,162,761.05
• Charles Anderson Bridge project: increase of $350,020.85 to SAI Consulting Engineers agreement, new total not to exceed $3,204,206.96, federally reimbursable at 100%

Council approved several settlement payments for vehicle and property damage and authorized easements for the Swindell Bridge project. The body also appointed four members to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board and extended the term of the Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

• Approved $90,000 for Swindell Bridge project easements (9-0)
• Approved $6,197.48 settlement for vehicle damage at 259 Semple Street (9-0)
• Approved $3,726.40 settlement for vehicle damage at 1307 Bennington Avenue (9-0)
• Approved $47,800 contract with ePlus Technology, Inc. for firewall upgrade (9-0)
• Approved appointments of DeAnna Davis, Oliver Beasley, Walter Lewis, and John Katz to Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board
• Approved 90-day term extension for Acting Director, Office of Management and Budget (9-0)
• Approved license agreement with Friends of South Side Park for native planting (9-0)
• Urged Duquesne Light Company to return to bargaining with IBEW Local 29

Standing Committees

Pittsburgh City Council's Standing Committees meet September 30, 2026 to take up a deferred referendum on Home Rule Charter budget approval rules, two vehicle-damage claim settlements, a batch of departmental invoices, and new resolutions on Swindell Bridge right-of-way acquisitions, a trail-plan grant closeout, a firewall services contract, and a sewage facilities plan revision for 929 Liberty Avenue.

• Deferred Ordinance 2026-0039 would put a referendum on the 2026 May Primary ballot to amend the Home Rule Charter's budget approval rules; a public hearing was held 1/27/26.
• Resolution 2026-0895: warrant up to $6,197.48 to Jerald S. Foresman to settle claim 2026-CLAIM-0031 for damage to his parked vehicle near 259 Semple Street from a City ES vehicle on December 2, 2025.
• Resolution 2026-0896: warrant up to $3,726.40 to Sage Melody Grodin to settle claim 2026-CLAIM-0213 for damage to her parked vehicle from felled branches from a City ROW tree near 1307 Bennington Avenue on June 25 or 26, 2026.
• Resolution 2026-0893: authorizes temporary construction easements, aerial easements, and permanent right-of-way acquisitions in the 26th Ward for the Swindell Bridge project, not to exceed $90,000.00, reimbursable at 95%.
• Resolution 2026-0891: agreement with ePlus Technology, Inc. for firewall upgrade professional services, not-to-exceed $47,800 over one year; Resolution 2026-0892 adopts a sewage facilities plan revision for 929 Liberty Avenue at no cost.

The Standing Committees affirmatively recommended several vehicle damage settlements, a firewall upgrade, and easements for the Swindell Bridge project. Council also approved a batch of departmental invoices and P-card reports.

• Affirmatively recommended $6,197.48 settlement for Jerald S. Foresman (2026-0895)
• Affirmatively recommended $3,726.40 settlement for Sage Melody Grodin (2026-0896)
• Approved various departmental invoices for Council approval
• Approved P-Card reports for 9-15-26 to 9-21-26
• Affirmatively recommended no-cost vehicle parking agreement with Buncher Company (2026-0920)
• Affirmatively recommended no-cost tree planting agreement with Friends of South Side Park (2026-0921)
• Affirmatively recommended up to $90,000 for Swindell Bridge project easements (2026-0893)
• Affirmatively recommended $47,800 firewall upgrade with ePlus Technology, Inc. (2026-0891)

Committee on Hearings and Policy

The Committee on Hearings and Policy is holding pre-agenda interviews for five resolutions that would appoint members to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board. Each appointee would serve a term expiring September 6, 2030. The committee is considering these appointments, not yet voting on them.

• Resolution 2026-0852 appointing DeAnna Davis to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board
• Resolution 2026-0853 appointing Jennifer Cash Wade to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board
• Resolution 2026-0854 appointing Oliver Beasley to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board
• Resolution 2026-0855 appointing Walter Lewis to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board
• Resolution 2026-0856 appointing John Katz to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board

The Committee on Hearings and Policy held pre-agenda interviews for four proposed appointments to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board. No final decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes for these items.

• Conducted interview for DeAnna Davis (Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board)
• Conducted interview for Oliver Beasley (Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board)
• Conducted interview for Walter Lewis (Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board)
• Conducted interview for John Katz (Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board)

Executive Session

Pittsburgh City Council scheduled an executive session for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM at 510 City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, to take up Bills 929 and 930. Bill 929 would authorize two warrants totaling $85,000.00 over one year to settle litigation in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Bill 930 would let the Mayor and City Solicitor enter a professional service agreement with Racunas Law Group, LLC for legal consultation on transportation and infrastructure issues, not to exceed $25,000.00 over one year, with a waiver of competitive process received. City Solicitor Lisa Marcus and Assistant City Solicitor Amelia Goodrich are listed as attending.

• Bill 929: two warrants totaling $85,000.00 over one year in full and final settlement of litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
• Bill 930: professional service agreement with Racunas Law Group, LLC for transportation and infrastructure legal consultation, not to exceed $25,000.00 over one year
• Bill 930: waiver of competitive process received
• Executive session scheduled for 9/29/26 at 1:00 PM, 510 City-County Building, 414 Grant Street
• City Solicitor Lisa Marcus and Assistant City Solicitor Amelia Goodrich to attend

The council held an executive session to discuss two resolutions. One concerns a litigation settlement and the other involves a professional service agreement for legal consultation.

• Discussed resolution to issue two warrants totaling $85,000.00 for litigation settlement
• Discussed resolution for a legal services agreement with Racunas Law Group, LLC not to exceed $25,000.00

City Council

Pittsburgh City Council meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to consider a range of resolutions, including contracts, grants, and donations. Key items include a $2.3 million supplemental agreement for the 28th Street Bridge final design and acceptance of a $273,300 donation for co-response and downtown policing. Council will also vote on a negative committee recommendation regarding $50,000 in membership dues for Vibrant Pittsburgh, and several items are scheduled for public hearings or executive session.

• Resolution 2026-0925: Supplemental agreement with KCI Technologies Inc. for 28th Street Bridge final design, not to exceed $2,320,581.14, an increase of $62,057.28, reimbursable at 95%.
• Resolution 2026-0918: Accept $273,300 donation from Community Family Advocates for co-response and downtown policing programs.
• Resolution 2026-0919: Authorize up to $135,606.99 over three years for scheduling software for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services from Locality Media dba First Due.
• Resolution 2026-0933: Apply for a $150,000 grant from Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development's Municipal Assistance Program to overhaul Pittsburgh's zoning code and map, with a $150,000 city match, total project cost $300,000.
• Resolution 2026-0917: Request approval for inter-municipal transfer of liquor license No. R-2228 from TAVAP, INC. at 333 Mansfield Avenue to Adda Gelato, LLC at 546 S. Graham Street; needs to be held for a public hearing.

Pittsburgh City Council approved a rezoning in Banksville from residential and park designations to Residential Planned Unit Development, and accepted a $3 million state Multimodal Transportation Fund grant with a $900,000 city match for Boulevard of the Allies renovations. Council also passed several other items, including a $6.2 million increase to the Dayforce human capital management contract, a $150,000 increase to the Fisher Phillips labor legal services agreement, and a $200,000 increase to street resurfacing. Most resolutions were read and referred to committees; no final action was taken on them.

• Approved rezoning of parcels 36-K-30, 36-K-90, and 36-K-94-1 in Banksville from RM-M, P, and R1D-L to RP (8-0, Mosley absent)
• Approved $3M PennDOT Multimodal grant for Boulevard of the Allies with $900K city match (8-0)
• Approved $1,533,315.69 Green Light Go grant for intersection upgrades with $257,988.99 city match (8-0)
• Approved $200,000 grant for Farmhouse Field, water fountains, and Allegheny Riverfront Trail planning (8-0)
• Approved $6,218,540 Dayforce contract increase of $677,790 over 12 years (8-0)
• Approved $150,000 increase to Fisher Phillips labor legal services agreement (8-0)
• Approved $200,000 increase to street resurfacing and $146,683 shift from LED streetlight upgrade to street resurfacing (8-0)
• Approved extension of Acting Director of Innovation and Performance through December 31, 2026 (8-0)

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

The Committee on Hearings and Policy met on September 23, 2026 to take up Bill 2025-1545, an ordinance that would add inclusionary zoning and remove minimum off-street parking requirements from the Pittsburgh Zoning Code. The minutes record a public hearing held that day, prior public hearings on 9/10/25 and 9/23/26, a Planning Commission report and recommendation received 6/12/26, and the bill's sponsors. No decision, vote, or recommendation by the committee is recorded in the supplied minutes.

• No committee vote or recommendation on Bill 2025-1545 recorded in the minutes
• Public hearing on Bill 2025-1545 held 9/23/26
• Planning Commission Report & Recommendation received 6/12/26
• Bill 2025-1545 referred to the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development

Standing Committees

Pittsburgh City Council's standing committees will consider several resolutions and approve invoices and transfers. Key items include accepting a $3 million state grant for Boulevard of the Allies renovations, a $1.53 million grant for intersection upgrades, and a $200,000 grant for park improvements. The agenda also includes routine approvals of departmental invoices and budget transfers.

• Resolution 2026-0877: Accept $3,000,000 PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund grant for Boulevard of the Allies renovation (Commonwealth to Grant St.), with $900,000 city match
• Resolution 2026-0878: Accept $1,533,315.69 PennDOT Green Light Go grant for intersection upgrades at Bingham/10th, Butler/Main, East Liberty Blvd/Larimer, with $257,988.99 city match
• Resolution 2026-0876: Accept $200,000 state grant for Farmhouse Field upgrades, water fountains, and Allegheny Riverfront Trail Connectivity Planning
• Resolution 2026-0872: Increase Dayforce human capital management contract by $677,790 to $6,218,540 over 12 years
• Rezoning 2025-2224: Rezone parcels in Banksville from RM-M, P, R1D-L to RP (Residential Planned Unit Development)

Pittsburgh City Council standing committees affirmatively recommended multiple infrastructure measures, including a $3 million state grant paired with a $900,000 city match to renovate the Boulevard of the Allies. Members also advanced capital budget adjustments to direct additional funding toward street resurfacing and approved a residential rezoning in Banksville. A proposed $50,000 membership payment to Vibrant Pittsburgh failed in a 0-5 vote.

• Recommended accepting a $3M PennDOT grant with a $900,000 City match for Boulevard of the Allies renovations
• Rejected a $50,000 warrant for Vibrant Pittsburgh membership dues (0-5, 1 abstention)
• Recommended accepting a $1.53M PennDOT Green Light Go grant for three intersection upgrades
• Recommended increasing street resurfacing funds by $346,683 across two capital budget adjustments
• Recommended rezoning parcels in Banksville to Residential Planned Unit Development
• Recommended designating the Allegheny Arsenal Officers Quarters and Wall Segments as a Historic Site
• Recommended adding $677,790 to the Dayforce software contract, raising total cost to $6.22M over 12 years
• Recommended accepting a $200,000 state grant for Farmhouse Field, water fountains, and riverfront trail planning