Remarks by R. Daniel Lavelle
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“Need a motion to read, receive, and file.”
“Bill is referred to receiving file. Our next order of business is reports of committee for final action beginning with Councilperson Erica Strasburg representing the Committee of Finance and Law.”
“You've heard the reading and title of the bill. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the bill is not ready for final action. All in favor of the passage of the bill will vote aye. Your name is called. Those opposed will vote no. Will the clerk please take the roll?”
“The bill, having received the legally required number of votes, is passed finally. That takes us to Councilman Anthony Cockhill, President of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness.”
“You've heard the reading and title of the bill. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the bill is now ready for final action. All in favor of the passage of the bill will vote aye when their name is called. Those opposed will vote no. Would the clerk please take the roll?”
“The bill, having received the legally required votes, is passed finally. That moves us to Councilman Kim Salinetro, presenting to the Committee of Public Works and Infrastructure.”
“You have heard the reading and the title of the bill. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the bill is not ready for final action. All in favor of the passage of the bill will vote aye. Your name is called. Those opposed will vote no. Would the clerk please take the roll?”
“The bill, having received the legally required votes, is passed finally. And finally, Councilman Kari Mosley, presenting the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you.”
“You've heard the reading inside of the bill. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the bill is now ready for final action. All in favor of the passage of the bill, will vote aye to randomness call. Those opposed, will vote no. Board Clerk, please take the roll.”
“The bill, having received a legally coordinated vote, is passed finally. That takes us to motions and resolutions. Is there anything for members? I saw three hands go up. Thank you, Mr. President.”
“Any opposed? We'll work with the clerk in your office to get those scheduled. Anything else for members? If not, we have meeting announcements this afternoon with sessions at 12 and 1230. Council will hold a briefing on the creation of the bridge authority. Also this afternoon at 1 o'clock, council will hold an executive session on bills 107, 108, and 109 as it relates to litigation. Personnel will also be discussed at the executive session. Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21st at 9.30, council will hold a pre-agenda interview for the Housing Opportunity Fund, followed by the Senate committee…”
“Good morning and welcome to the regular meeting of City Council on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026. Would the clerk please take the roll?”
“Thank you. For those who are able, please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. Remain standing for a moment of silence. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you very much. Our next order of business is to amend the agenda. Is there a motion to amend? So moved.”
“The agenda has been amended. For those who are here for the women in bio proclamation, please come forward. Come on, we up. Members may recall former City Councilwoman Teresa Kale Smith used to read this proclamation, and so now I have the honor to. So thank you very much for being here with us today. Whereas Women in Bio, WIB, is a national organization dedicated to promoting careers, leadership, and entrepreneurship for women in life sciences with a thriving Pittsburgh chapter serving Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia. Whereas since its founding in 2012, WIB Pittsburgh…”
“Second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Congratulations.”
“And we have one to be read into the record.”
“May we have a motion to approve? So moved.”
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“Thank you. That exhausts our list of registered speakers. If there's anyone in chambers wishing to speak, please come forward at this time. Provide your name and neighborhood for the record.”
“Thank you. Did you give them to the clerk? Next speaker, please.”
“If not, we'll move on to the presentation of papers, beginning with Councilman Sharland, Chair of Human Resources. New Department, Mr. President. And Councilman Cargill, Chair of Public Safety and Wellness.”