Remarks by R. Daniel Lavelle
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“Is there a second? Second. All those in favor say aye.”
“Any opposed? The bill has been amended. Any further discussion? If none, the bill is now ready for final action. All in favor of the passage of the bill will vote aye when the name is called. Those opposed will vote no. Will the clerk please take the roll?”
“The bill, having received the legal requirements votes, is passed finally. That moves us to Councilwoman Deborah Gross presenting the Committee of Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology.”
“We've heard the reading and tally 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, we'll vote aye. Our name is called. Those opposed, we'll vote no. Will the clerk please take the roll?”
“The bill, having received the legally required votes, is passed finally. And finally, Councilman Gary Mosley, presenting the Committee of Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Clerk.”
“You have heard the reading and tally of the bills. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the bill is now ready for final action. All in favor to pass it of the bill, we'll vote aye when the name is called. Those opposed will vote no. Will the clerk please take the roll?”
“The bill, having received a legally required vote, is passed finally. That takes us to motions and resolutions. Anything from members? If not, that takes us to meeting announcements. This afternoon, with sessions at 12 and 1245, Council will hold a briefing on Vibrant Pittsburgh's operations. Also, this afternoon at 1 o'clock, Council will hold an executive session on Bills 982 and 983 as they relate to litigation. Also, this afternoon at 1.30, Council will hold a cablecast public hearing on Bill 2026-834 as it pertains to the comprehensive update to the zoning code. The registration will…”
“Second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. We are adjourned.”
“Good morning and welcome to the regular meeting of City Council on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Will the clerk please take the roll?”
“Thank you. For those who were able, please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. Remain standing for a moment of silence.”
“Thank you very much. Our next order of business is to amend the agenda. Is there a motion to amend?”
“The agenda has been amended. Our next order of business is proclamations. We'll begin with Councilman Mosley. Thank you.”
“May I have a motion to approve? All in favor say aye. Aye.”
“I believe Council President Lavelle has a few words. Thank you. I also just want to thank you for all your hard work. What I'll say, more than anything, is your fortitude. As you well know, especially in the Hill District, we've sat through many, many meetings where there was a lot of disagreement, but you were always... And at the end of the day, always had a position of we'll find a way to make it work. We'll find a way to make it work. And continually, year after year, you continue always to find a way to make it work. So I just want to thank you for your dedication to the city, for your…”
“And now we'll have Councilman Strasburger. I'm trying to let everyone clear up.”
“Second. All in favor say aye. Aye. Congratulations.”
“May we have a motion to approve? Any discussion?”
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“Give them to the clerk, please. Thank you. Next speaker.”
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“Thank you. Next speaker, please. Next speaker, please. Seeing no further speakers, we move on to the presentation of papers. Beginning with Councilman Charlene, Chair of Human Resources. New papers, Mr. President. Thank you. Councilman Coghill, Chair of Public Safety and Wellness.”
“And Councilwoman Groves, Chair of Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology.”
“Thank you. Councilman Mosley, Chair of Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you.”