City Council - Regular Meeting

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Good morning and welcome to the regular meeting of City Council on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Would the clerk please take the role?

Mr. Sharlin.

Mr. Cockhill. Here.

Ms. Gross. Mr. Mosley. Here. Mrs. Salinetra.

Here.

Mrs. Strausberger.

Here.

Mrs. Warwick.

Here.

Mr. Wilson. Mr. Lavelle, President. Here.

Six members present. Thank you. For those who are able, please rise for the pleasure 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?

To move.

Second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? The agenda has been amended. Our next order of business is proclamations. We have two to be read into the record.

Councilman Coghill presents, now there be it further resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Henry DeLuca, and be it further resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, June 18, 2026 to be Henry DeLuca Day in the City of Pittsburgh. Councilman Mosley presents, now there be it resolved, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare the 14th day of June, 2026, to be Reverend Hubert D. Hutcherson Day in the City of Pittsburgh.

May we have a motion to approve? Second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Proclamations have been approved. Our next order of business is public comment. I would like to remind everyone of the rules of the Council of State. The comments are limited in matters of concern, official action, or deliberation, which may be before City Council. Profanity will not be permitted. After you recall, please restate your name, provide your neighborhood for the record. You'll be given three minutes to speak. Our first registered speaker is Dr. Ronald Lynn Miller.

Dr. Ronald N. Miller, Ph.D., USA, Pittsburgh, Carrick neighborhood, Sri Krishna Temple. Anybody been there? India, Mathura, Krishna Temple neighborhood complex. India Mathura is the birthplace of Krishna. It is in the Pittsburgh City Ally Network. We now have more than 100 in that network. Mathura Krishna Temple neighborhood is in the Pittsburgh City Neighborhood Network and the World Neighborhood Network, all three of which I founded in 2025. Concerns of Council include diversity, and ally sister cities, but there is not one from India. My concerns have to do with diversity and ally city and alliance country in Initiative 6. I am the Global Intelligence Society candidate for President of the United States in 2028 ACE and 2085 HC. Hindu calendar, cgsai.rlm.globalintelligence.gmail.com. Council diversity is at play in the 9 June 2026 PROC 2026-0603 for Dr. Brenda Gregg, Destiny of Faith Church. Dr. Gregg said she was committed to, quote, "...do the work of the Lord." which requires tendencies toward the divine. Now the Word of God says a man with tendencies to the divine, pure of heart, harms no one, renounces the things of the world, and leads to liberation. A man or woman, I add, born of demonic tendencies, shows hypocrisy, arrogance, ignorance, and leads to bondage. I admire the work of Nicole Beharie, Dee Roberts in the film American Violet, and she was in Miss June 10th. Now these are the words of the Lord, God incarnate, Sri Krishna. They're the words of the Lord in the Bhagavad Gita, which to more than one billion people worldwide, more than 10,000 citywide in this city of Pittsburgh, followers of Hinduism, it is the infallible word of God. Now if you, as Consular claimants, do not recognize this, Strasburger and Kale Smith have done so in the past, then your behavior is anti-diversity. To billions outside the city and thousands here, the Lord is Krishna. Thank you very much.

Our next speaker is Valerie Law.

All right, good morning. My name is Valerie Law. I am a former president of the Northview Heights Citizens Council. As of 2008, To date, HUD has awarded numerous amounts of monies and dollars to replace, fix, or add to the playgrounds here in Northview. Funds have never been distributed to the Northview Heights. Under HUD Section 310, it states numerous violations that HUD currently is under. I have current photos of the conditions in which our 500 plus children have to play on in northview i am not a professional photographer i've done the best i could to take these photos to illustrate the deadly dangerousness of our playgrounds here in northview we know that the buck stops with castor billion the ceo of housing that has been there for 15 years or more I've worked with him under my leadership only to be fed story after story, playground after playground. None has arrived. It's going to take courage. It's going to take commitment. It's going to take compassion to show our families and our children in Northview that someone cares. It is enough already. I continue as an advocate for change to contact anybody that will listen. From the health department, Mr. Mosley, John Fetterman, HUD, Jackie Molinaro, Facebook. Who else do I have to go to? How many more children have to be injured? In the playgrounds in Norfolk, I ask people to come look for themselves to be able to feel the passion that I feel right now. I got a good fight in front of me. I'm not going to stop until ground is broken in Northview for a new playground for our children. Let the mayor of this city come up to Northview and brag about a new playground. Not all over this city where our children are suffering. Somebody has got to say we are all on the same team. We have got to stop stealing from our children. We have got to show that the power of the purse falls within the people. It doesn't make you important that you have power and money and the children are suffering. Somebody should say enough is enough. And so that's why I stand here before you all today. I'm not going to stop. I'm going to continue this fight because it's a good fight. And my children deserve better. And I hope somebody's listening.

Thank you. Our next speaker is Bethany Cameron.

Good morning council members. My name is Bethany Cameron. I'm here representing informup.org and I still live in Overbrook in District 4. Informup.org is a nonprofit providing weekly reporting on city council. With each article we include a survey so we can communicate readers' preferences directly to council members. Fifty-four readers completed our survey this week and all nine districts were represented. Number one, on expanding the adopt-a-lot program to allow uses beyond gardening, such as public art and community gathering spaces, 72% of respondents support the expansion, 57% strongly, 15% somewhat. 22% were unsure and 7% opposed. A District 4 resident from Carrick wrote, I am extremely excited to see council discussing these topics. We need more third spaces where people can exist without needing to spend money. And we need more green spaces and plants, both for human health and for environmental and wildlife benefits. A District 9 resident from Point Breeze said, I support all these measures, but they need to be thought through. Expanding use cases for the Adopt-A-Lot program is great, but criteria should be set for the uses that most benefit the public good and prioritized accordingly. Number two, on which aspect of urban agriculture matters most? 37% said increasing local food production and food security. 17% chose access to space for personal and community gardening. And 14% pointed to environmental benefits and green space. 17% said urban gardening is not important to them. A District 5 resident from Greenfield wrote, I would like to see a real pathway to ownership, such as if someone had farmed a lot for more than three years, they should have the option to purchase first. Number three, on willingness to regularly volunteer to maintain a protected natural area. 70% would be willing, 27% strongly, 42% somewhat, to volunteer, and 21% would not be willing. A District 6 resident from the Upper Hill wrote, I currently steward a section of the Upper Hill full of city-owned unimproved hillside lots. It's a magnet for litter and illegal dumping. I don't mind volunteering my time, but there needs to be a better plan. To rely on volunteers for even more effort isn't right, especially when we see minimal enforcement. We will be sharing the complete survey results via email to council members and your respective chiefs of staff. Thank you for your time.

Thank you. Our next speaker is Ikohana Haumaukina. You're currently on mute. I will come back. To see if she comes off of mute later. With that, we've exhausted our list of registered speakers. If there's anyone in chambers wishing to speak, please come forward at this time. Also provides your name and neighborhood for the record.

Morning. Carlino Giampolo, Panther Hollow. Here is a letter that I sent to the mayor this morning. The subject is deteriorating illegal skate park, rats, vandalism, and more. Mayor Cory O'Connor, in my letter to you on Friday, June 12th, I said, quote, I invite you to visit the playground in Panther Hollow that is now an illegal skate park. I will meet you there. This issue is truly a no-brainer when one's dignity is fully awake and then put into action. When you visit the playground, simply ask yourself if you would bring your wife and children here to watch the skateboarders." You chose not to respond. I invite you once again to visit. I will show you, one, where the rats nest inside the illegal skate park. Two, the graffiti throughout the illegal skate park. Three, the sites with crudely scrawled vulgar language. Four, a broken fire hydrant taken from somewhere in the city. Five, an abandoned tire. Six, a pile of dirt and brick debris. Seven, the illegal skate park's close proximity to our homes where the noise permeates inside from morning until darkness. Our community takes pride in its Italian heritage and clean environment. The illegal skate park is antithetical to our values. I urge you to come and visit. End of letter. I also extend my invitation to Council Members Bob Charlin and Barbara Warwick who are the political voices and faces for the deteriorating Illegal Skate Park. Tragically for everyone, the Illegal Skate Park continues to bring ongoing shame and moral humiliation to this council, the mayor, his administration, and the city of Pittsburgh. Tragically, For everyone, the illegal skate park continues to bring ongoing shame and moral humiliation to this council, the mayor, his administration, and the city of Pittsburgh. Thank you.

Thank you. Next speaker, please. Mr Love, hand them to Chris in the blue shirt.

Good morning. Many of you have probably heard about or seen on the news the collapse of 1406 Sheffield Street last Thursday. I live directly across the street of 1407 Sheffield Street and have called Manchester my home for over 70 years. I heard the building give way and watched it fall onto the neighboring property. I'm here today because I'm concerned not only about that building, but about the growing number of vacant and vandalized properties throughout Manchester. That sheet that I've provided shows issues challenging, many of us are challenged in our neighborhoods. Manchester's historic institutions, religious facilities, educational and residential properties. These properties are important to the part of our neighbor's history, identity, and many now are threatened or at risk. You will hear repeatedly public agencies, including the City of Pittsburgh, the Urban Redevelopment Authority, the Housing Authority, the School District, the Parking Authority, and many others, owned parcels of land in Manchester, approximately 254, valued at 25.6 million. 15 nonprofits owned land in Manchester, 110 parcels valued at $16.2 million. The information comes from research conducted by Dr. Dan Holland at Carnegie Mellon University in collaboration with my organization, Manchester friends and colleagues. I'm here today speaking for my organization and those who affiliate with us. When such a large share of neighborhood property is owned by public agencies and nonprofit organizations, it raises important questions about the stewardship, investment, and long-term planning. Many properties have remained vacant for years, and some have become deteriorated to the point that they pose safety hazards and concerns for the residents. On June 9th, I attended the City of Pittsburgh Neighborhood Planning Meeting, and at the end of the meeting, residents were asked by C.J. Thorpe, Community Affairs Liaison, and Cory Buckner, Supervisor of Community Affairs, what question do you most want the city to help resolve? The answer was simple. How many vacant buildings and lots does the city own in Pittsburgh's 90 neighborhoods? What is the economic development strategy for these properties in this neighborhood? Councilman Lavelle, Manchester residents want to be part of the solution. We would welcome the opportunity to work with you and other stakeholders to develop a practical financial plan of restoring historic buildings and returning vacant properties to productive use and preserving the neighborhood that so many of us love. Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you. Next speaker, please.

Good morning. My name is Maddie Williams. I'm from Manchester. My name is Maddie Williams. I am mayor of Sheffield Street. At least Ed Gainey said that. And my neighbors call me that. I lived in Manchester most of my life. I remember when folks sat on their porches, when children played outside, and when Manchester was a place where people seeking affordable housing and were proud to call home. That's not what I'm seeing now. Last Thursday, I mean last Thursday, June 11th, a building on my street collapsed, 1406 Sheffield Street. I lived one block away. I heard it fall. I felt in my chest. Thank God nobody got hurt. But the family's next door at 1410 was displaced when the house fell. Here's what made me angry. The building was condemned by the city in 2017. Nine years, you all, nine years, it sat there rotting while the city did nothing. When it finally collapsed, it took the family's homes with it. That would kill, could have killed someone. When the city condemned a building that was supposed to mean something, A piece of paper in a file cabinet doesn't keep us safe. The city has a responsibility to enforce its codes to help our community fix up our historical buildings before they become death traps. Manchester is where historic preservation started in Allegheny County. These buildings are part of who we are. If we don't protect them, we lose our history and identity. Back in April, we reached out to Council President LaValle about the city's 25.6 million in vacant properties in Manchester. We asked for a meeting. We never got a response. So here I am. and what I am asking. Councilman Daniel LaValle, please respond to our letter and telephone calls. Revest in our historic neighborhoods. Work with us to preserve what makes Manchester special. Work with us to inspect every vacant and condemned property in Manchester now. With communities, preservation groups, together we can develop a plan. Enforce the code. Thank you. God bless y'all.

Thank you. Next speaker, please.

Good morning. My name is Arthur Kasowski. I live at 1334 Pennsylvania, which is right around the corner from the building they were talking about that collapsed. I've lived in Manchester for eight years. I want to talk about the larger issue facing Manchester, which is who owns the real estate and what is being done with it. As Maddie mentioned, a group of us asked Councilman Lavelle to meet with us and to help us develop a plan for what to do with the real estate in the neighborhood. We have not heard back in two months. As you all know, Manchester is Pittsburgh's largest nationally recognized registered historic district. And here are some facts that the neighborhood has developed. Manchester is composed of 1,477 real estate parcels. Only one third of those are owned by people who live in the neighborhood. There are 50 owners, including government agencies, corporations, nonprofits, and private investors who control 40% of the properties in Manchester. They also control more than half of the vacant land and 45% of the property value. The largest of those property owners is the city of Pittsburgh. There are 95 tax-delinquent properties among those that are owned by these 50 owners. And over $400,000 of liens are owed on those properties. So the bottom line is much of Manchester is owned by people who do not live in the neighborhood. And many of those people, including the city of Pittsburgh, most prominently are not meeting their responsibilities. As a neighborhood, we have a plan, but our plan does not include a financial strategy for restoring vacant land or abandoned buildings and bring property back to productive uses. There's no dedicated funding for affordable housing, and there's no way to, right now, there's no plan to put all of these properties to productive use, particularly the properties that are owned by the city of Pittsburgh. So, Councilman Novell, our neighborhood, we've done our research. We know what properties are there. We know what properties are owned by the city, and we know what opportunities exist in our neighborhood. We are simply asking for a meeting. Let's please sit down together to create a realistic financial plan to put these properties back to work for the people of Manchester and the city of Pittsburgh. We deserve and expect a response, and we hope to hear from you soon. Thank you.

Thank you. Next speaker, please.

Good morning. Rick Smith, North Oakland District 8. I'm talking about Resolution 2026-586, which was introduced last week and will be discussed tomorrow. that it's $46,000 to continue access to the geocycloramas that have been paid for already. And so questions about what are the alternatives, what if they go out of business, what if their systems are offline, what if the end of the contract is met, and then what? Like, what's the next step? I went to try to look up in OpenBook, and there was no cyclomedia found. So I... don't really have access to what the current contract is. In addition to that, to be able to... There's a lot of discussions that come before you relating to software and renewals, and to be able to add a rationale to the resolution. For example, in Resolution 411, discussed at the 513 Standing Committee meeting, Councilmember Strasburger's question to Acting Director Price about Why, you know, the parameters around this, what's the rationale? And she said OMB was in discussion with INP to develop an alternative budget simulating program in-house and that's why they were only going for a one-year extension. So what's the rationale for this contract with Cyclomedia and Resolution 586? Also, risks associated with that. Comptroller Heisler last night in the public school system policy meeting was talking of single and sole source vendors and she gave an example of this one system they're using and how difficult it would be to replace. How many other systems would be difficult to replace that the city is using and what kind of risk Is the city taking on if those systems go out of business offline or the price is jacked during extension? So in summary, I encourage discuss 586 tomorrow, add rationales to the resolution and illuminate the risks and mitigations. Thank you.

Thank you. Next speaker, please.

Good morning. My name is Yvonne F. Brown. I live at 715 Mercer Street. That's KB, where it retires in the Hill District. I wanted to say something to the lady that spoke about Northview Heights. That's where most of my family lives. My sister was Beverly Hunter, who died a couple years ago. I know you knew Beverly. And Stanley Lowe, I know you knew my sister. She was a little bit different from me. She was a little louder, whether you believe it or not. Northview has been for years just not given the things that they should have been. Even Beverly, my sister, came down to speak about Northview. But what I wanted to speak about is I've been coming down and trying to explain about the elected official, Mr. Watson, DeWitt Watson. Years ago, and this is about 2018, I came down to city council. No, I'm sorry. It would be like 2014. To 13, my husband moved, his brother Lenny moved him into Cadyworth Tires. And I drove my daughter's furniture and her truck to Atlanta. When I came back, he was there in that building. I have spoken to Kay Leroy-Hervis. Kay Leroy-Hervis, a lot of you don't know, he was at one time a district attorney. He had two master's degrees and he also fought for that building for the poor people. Now the reason why I'm coming down, because I've had this politician who actually run in my face, screaming at me, I thought he was going to attack me at county council. Almost made me afraid to go to county council. But I went to one of the sergeants of arms. But those are state policemen. Anyway, I told him, if you see him running up on me again, take him down. He was a big, tall policeman. He assured me that he would, because I'm going to still keep going to county council to try to get what we need. Now, the problem I'm having is that That councilman, Mr. Lavelle, you told me to go to county council when I said we needed a bus to go down to the bottom of the hill from Caney River to Irvis instead of two buses and have to come to get to the hospital. You just have to excuse me today. This weather and then I have asthma and it's really bothering me. But I'm determined that you must hear what the problems are. My father taught me a long time ago. If you don't know, we can't correct it.

Yes, sir. Next speaker.

My name's Anthony Williams. I didn't come here to speak, and when I'm here, I normally don't come to City Council, only when compelled. I heard the lady's speech when I was looking for Mr. Mosley, Councilman Mosley. Good to see you again. I hope your father's well. Councilmen and women, I hope your families are well. I do this every time, and I apologize, but your job is hard. I say this every time. I would not want your job. I could not do your job. I don't know how long you people have been serving, but I remember you, sir. I knew your father before I met you at the ceremony in Homewood. Complaints, problems to solve, that's a job. Complaining is a job, but you have to learn how to complain. You have to learn how to communicate. I'm learning. I'm not a politician. I've been asked to be representative of what? I can hardly represent myself, only in the name of God. But I'll say this in closing. The new administration is beautiful. The old administration was wonderful. Let's see what communication and work can do. My blessings to you all, the executive branch of the mayor's office, senators, all politicians. Be well and do good. God bless you all.

Thank you. Next speaker, please.

Good morning. Special Agent Sunshine, the missing child, Cerise Taylor. Thank you, Lord, for exposing and destroying every oppressor in the world. In Jesus' name.

We're still being oppressed, y'all.

2026. Martin Luther King is turning over in his grave. Everybody that marched with him as well. See all of y'all. Do you think they can't come out the grave and choke some of y'all? You don't think? When stuff starts flying across the room in your homes, don't wonder why or who's doing it. In Jesus' name. Because they're not playing with y'all. Like, just because you can't see people who ain't here no more, don't mean they ain't here no more. been here before. Praise God for choosing me to be here at this time to bring the truth. And the truth is the title of my message. God gives us gifts to invest for his kingdom. One of mine is I'm the 1981 CCAC dance instructor, and I'm looking for dancers for my project, A Night of Sunshine, A Day of Sunshine, A Day of Jazz with Sunshine. I need background dancers, singers. I'm doing fashion shows. Whatever you got, bring it. Actually, these children, the younger they are, eight-year-olds, when they put on a dress, it's something about it. When an eight-year-old, 10-year-old put on a suit, it's something about it. Come to Northside on Sundays to Harvest Street Mission. That's where I'm supporting vocally. I'm a female vocalist as well. And I'm a public speaker, imagine that. Up here preaching, praise God. Woo! Thank you, Lord, for using me as a vessel. Warning to rich oppressors. James 5, chapter 5, verse 1 through 6 and 20. Now listen, you rich people. Weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. Your wealth has rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have... held wealth in the last days. Look. The wages you failed to pay. The workmen who moved your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter. You have condemned and murdered innocent men who were not opposing you.

Thank you very much.

Whoever turns a sinner from their error of his way will save his death.

Thank you very much. Next speaker, please. Next speaker, please.

Good morning. My name is Iris Ghoshay Rudolph. The reason that I'm here is because I need some help and guidance. And I understand the plight of having a vacant house. I live in Manchester. And a long time ago and far away, I had one. But the squeaky wheel is what gets oiled because I finally got the vacant house torn down, which had kids setting fire to it. They had raccoons, bats, et cetera. So you just have to keep pursuing it. The reason that I'm here today is because that vacant lot now has been bought by an organization, and there's a contractor. The contractor, and I have multiple... pictures of what the contractor has done to my house, my property, tore down my fence, and I need help. I've tried to contact Michelle Walker, trying to find a coder, because I'm concerned that this gentleman is now gonna try to take over property that belongs to me, and use it for the neighbor, because he's already infringed 1,200 times. I have pictures from last June all the way up till this June, and so I just need help, and who am I supposed to contact? I tried to get ahold of a gentleman, Joseph Leopold. I have a letter that's going to Mr. Brian Wertz, who is a inspector, but Mr. Wertz seemed to side with the contractor when we met a few weeks ago and told me I should have called the police and just had the man put off. Well, I can show you how much damage he's done. I can't stand out and police it every time he comes. He even put a porta potty on the back of my property. So I'm just saying I need help. I need somebody that's gonna tell me who's gonna help me on my side because I can't find them. And trying to go through that list of city of Pittsburgh, it's been very hard and I've worked at it. I just need help.

Ma'am, ma'am, excuse me.

So who am I going to see?

If you would leave your name and number on the document that you have and give it to the clerk here, we can then follow up.

Okay, thank you. Thank you.

Next speaker, please. Next speaker, please. Seeing no further speakers, we'll move to the presentation of papers, beginning with Councilman Sharland, Chair of Human Resources. Good morning, Mr. President. Good morning. Good morning.

Councilperson Robert Charland presents Bill 611, Resolution Authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service, and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an agreement or agreements with partner for work for operation and administration of the Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program at a total cost not to exceed $1 million over one year.

And Councilman Coghill, Chair of Public Safety and Wellness.

Thank you, Mr. President.

Councilman Anthony Coghill presents Bill 612, Resolution authorizing pursuant to Chapter 210 of the City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to accept a donation from King Street Productions, Inc. of office furniture valued at $10,190.95 for the Public Safety Administration Office.

And Councilwoman Gross, Chair of Innovation and Performance, Asset Management and Technology.

None of the papers, Mr. President.

And Councilman Mosley, Chair of Intergovernmental Educational Affairs.

Thank you, Mr. President.

Thank you, Madam Clerk.

Councilman Kahari Mosley presents Bill 606, resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of a liquor license from McCrossin's Landing Pub LLC to the applicant Silver Ashes Hospitality Group LLC, located at 728 Copeland Street, Pittsburgh 15232, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code 461. Bill 608, resolution amending resolution number 857 of 2023, effective December 27th, 2023, entitled Resolution Adopting and Approving the 2024 Capital Budget, the Proposed 2024 Community Development Program. and the 2024 through 2029 Capital Improvement Program by transferring $31,508.90 from Neighborhood Initiatives Fund to Slope Failure Remediation. And Bill 613, resolution adopting plan revision to the City of Pittsburgh's Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Simmons Residential Development at 5429 Dunn-Moyle Street at no cost to the city.

And Councilman Sally Netro, Chair of Public Works and Infrastructure.

Thank you, Council President.

Thank you.

Councilman Kim Sally Netro presents Bill 609, Ordinance Amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title IX, Zoning Code, Article I, Introduction and Establishment, Section 90203, Zoning Map to Rezone Parcels 1P28, 29, 36, 40, 40-1, 40-102, 40-103, 40-104, 54, 42, 43, 44, and 4B13, 0-01. from the GPRA Grandview Public Realm Subdistrict A to RMU residential mixed use and to amend the height map for those parcels in the Mount Washington neighborhood. Bill 615, resolution authorizing the mayor, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an agreement or agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging for the purpose of receiving grant funds in the amount not to exceed $40,000 to install flooring at the Homewood Healthy Active Living Center. Bill 616, resolution providing for a reimbursement agreement or agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated with the preliminary design phase for the Corliss Tunnel project and providing for the payment of costs thereof not to exceed $1 million, reimbursable at 80%, and the municipal share of Commonwealth incurred costs at a cost to the City of Pittsburgh not to exceed $10,000.00. Bill 617. Resolution providing for an agreement or agreements with STV Incorporated for costs associated with the preliminary engineering phase of the East Sycamore Street Bridge project, providing for the payment of the cost thereof not to exceed $384,501.50, reimbursable at 100%. Bill 618. Resolution providing for an agreement or agreements with STV Incorporated for costs associated with the preliminary engineering phase of the McArdle Bridge over East Sycamore project, providing for the payment of the costs thereof not to exceed $378,345.04, reimbursable at 100%. Bill 619. Resolution authorizing acceptance by the City of Pittsburgh of the dedication of a portion of lot and block 10N357 and Bill 636. Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Director of Finance to enter into a cooperation agreement with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh regarding the library's use of $400,000 in Keystone Recreation Houston recreation Park and conservation grant monies for the Carnegie library of Pittsburgh for the replacement of the heating ventilation and air conditioning and roofing systems at the Carnegie library of Pittsburgh's squirrel Hill branch.

Thank you want to return to cost women selling that you.

It's time to make a motion to waive rule 8 to place bill 2026 6, 0, 6, 0, 9, on Wednesday standing committee agenda.

Second. All those in favor say aye.

Aye.

Any opposed? Bill 609 will be on tomorrow's standing committee agenda. Thank you.

Thank you.

That moves us to Councilwoman Warwick, Chair of Recreation, Youth, and Senior Services.

Thank you, Mr. President.

Oh, I forgot. All right.

Councilwoman Barbara Warwick presents Bill 643, resolution authorizing the mayor, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to issue requests for proposal for social services programming at the Bergwin Recreation Center and to enter into an agreement or agreements with qualified providers at a cost not to exceed $250,000.

And Councilman Wilson, Chair of Land Use and Economic Development.

Thank you, Mr. President.

Councilman Bobby Wilson presents Bill 614, Resolution Further Amending, Resolution Number 834 of 2025, effective December 21st, 2025, as amended and titled, Resolution adopting and approving the 2026 capital budget, the proposed 2026 community development program, and the 2026 through 2031 capital improvement program by increasing facility improvements by $250,000 and increasing remediation of condemned buildings by $163,351. These changes are made in response to program allocations by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and come at no cost to the city. Bill 634, report of the Committee on Finance and Law for June 10th, 2026 with an affirmative recommendation. Bill 560, resolution amending resolution number 924 of 2024 effective December 18, 2024, entitled Resolution Adopting and Approving the 2025 Capital Budget, the Proposed 2025 Community Development Program, and the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program by Increasing Complete Streets by $1 Million to Account for Additional Federal Highway Administration Funding Being Received by the City of Pittsburgh. Bill 561, resolution further amending resolution number 857 of 2023, effective December 27th, 2023, as amended and titled. Resolution adopting and approving the 2024 capital budget, the proposed 2024 community development program, and the 2024 through 2029 capital improvement program by increasing street resurfacing by $1 million $65,795.78 to align with the most recent American Rescue Plan Act allocation. In Bill 596, Resolution amending resolution number 924 of 2024 effective December 18th, 2024 entitled resolution adopting and approving the 2025 capital budget that proposed 2025 community development program and the 2025 through 2030 capital improvement program by transferring $550,000 from facility improvements, sports facilities to play area improvements.

Thank you. You have 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, vote aye. Your name is called. Those opposed, we'll vote no. Will the clerk please take the roll? Mr. Charlene?

Aye.

Mr. Cockhill? Aye. Ms. Gross? Aye. Mr. Mosley? Aye. Mrs. Salinetra? Aye. Mrs. Schrausberger?

Aye.

Mrs. Warwick?

Aye.

Mr. Wilson? Aye. Mr. Lavelle, present. Aye. Ayes 9, noes 0.

The bill will have received a legal requirement of votes. It is passed finally. That moves us to Councilman Anthony Cogdell, presenting the Committee of Public Safety and Wellness.

Thank you, Mr. President.

Councilman Anthony Codhill presents Bill 638, Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness, for June 10th, 2026, with an affirmative recommendation. Bill 554, Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Pulse Point Foundation in an amount not to exceed $6,000 for the city's share of the license fee for the annual renewal of the Pulse Point Emergency Services application.

you've heard the reading and tell the bills any discussion on the bill seeing none the bill is not ready for final action all in favor to pass the bill before either name is called those opposed will vote no will the clerk please take the role mr charlotte aye mr cochlea aye miss gross aye mr mosley aye mrs salamatro aye mrs schrausberger aye mrs warwick aye Mr. Wilson? Aye. Mr. Lavelle, President? Aye.

Ayes 9, noes 0. The bill, having received a lead requirement of votes, is passed finally. That moves us to Councilwoman Kim Salinetro, representing the Committee of Public Works and Infrastructure.

Mr. President?

Thank you.

Councilman Kim Salinetro presents Bill 639, Report of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure, for June 10, 2026, with an affirmative recommendation. Bill 556, Resolution Amending Resolution 542 of 2023. authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a sub-award agreement with River Life for the purpose of spending grant funds in an amount not to exceed $499,900 to support the renovation of Allegheny Landing Park by correcting the park name on the Section 1. Bill 558. Resolution providing for an agreement or agreements with Traffic Planning and Design Inc. for costs associated with the final design phase of the Frankstown Avenue Signals Project, providing for the payment of the cost thereof not to exceed $404,254.34, reimbursable at 80%. Bill 559. Resolution providing for a reimbursement agreement or agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated with the construction phase of the East Ohio Street Safety and Streetscape Project and providing for the payment of costs thereof not to exceed $2,500,000, reimbursable at 100%. bill 574 resolution approving the recommendation made by the director of the department of mobility and infrastructure that the concrete portion of allegheny avenue situated north of and beginning at the intersection of north franklin avenue and ending at 1631 allegheny avenue at the termination of this northerly block should be paved with asphalt in accordance with section 414-1706 of the pittsburgh code of ordinances

You've heard the reading and tie the bills or any discussion on the bill. Seeing none, the bill is not ready for final action. All in favor of the passage of the bill will vote aye. Running was called. Those opposed will vote no. Would a clerk please take the role?

Mr. Charlotte. Aye. Mr. Cockhill.

Aye.

Ms. Gross. Aye. Mr. Mosley. Aye. Mrs. Salinetro.

Aye.

Mrs. Strasburger.

Aye.

Mrs. Warwick.

Aye.

Mr. Wilson. Aye. Mr. Lavelle present. Aye. Ayes 9, noes 0.

The bill, having received the legal required number of votes, is passed finally. That moves us to Councilman Bobby Wilson presenting the Committee of Land Use and Economic Development. Thank you, Mr. President.

Thank you.

Councilman Bobby Wilson presents Bill 640, Report of the Committee on Land Use economic development for June 10th 2026 with an affirmative recommendation bill 563 resolution authorizing pursuant to chapter 210 of the city code the mayor and the director of the Department of City Planning to accept a donation from preservation Pittsburgh in the amount of $10,000 for the conservation of the soldiers and sailors foundation in Arsenal Park bill 568 a resolution authorizing the mayor and the director of permits licenses and inspections to enter on behalf of the city of pittsburgh into an agreement or agreements with bata and environmental associates inc for professional services providing for materials providing materials for an analysis of lead dust samples pertaining to PLI's execution of the City of Pittsburgh's Lead Safe Ordinance for total cost not to exceed $35,949.14 over three years.

You've heard the regents out of the bills or any discussion on the bill. Seeing none, the bill is not ready for final action. All in favor of the passage of the bill before Irene was called, those opposed will vote no, but occurred. Please take the role.

Mr. Charlotte, I, Mr. Cocker. Hi. Miss Gross.

Hi.

Mr. Mosley. Hi. Mrs. Salamitra.

Hi.

Mrs. Strausberger.

Hi.

Mrs. Warwick.

Hi.

Mr. Wilson. Hi. Mr. Lavelle. President. Hi. Ayes 9, noes 0.

The bill, having received a leading partner of the votes, is passed finally. That moves us to Councilwoman Deborah Gross presenting the Committee of Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology.

Thank you, Mr. President.

Thank you.

Councilman Deborah L. Gross presents Bill 641, the report of the Committee on Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology for June 10th, 2026 with an affirmative recommendation. Bill 555, resolution amending resolution number 346 of 2025, which authorized an amended agreement with Workiva Inc. to provide a subscription-based publishing software solution by extending the term for an additional one year and increasing the approved amount by $61,493.31 for a new total cost not to exceed $339,461.12 over seven years. Your vote is bringing the entire bill.

Is there any discussion on the bill? Seeing none, the bill is now ready for final action. All in favor of the passage of the bill, vote aye. Your name is called. Those opposed, vote no. Will the clerk please take the roll? Mr. Charlotte?

Aye. Mr. Cockhill? Aye. Ms. Gross? Aye. Mr. Mosley? Aye. Mrs. Salinatra?

Aye.

Mrs. Strausberger?

Aye.

Mrs. Warwick?

Aye.

Mr. Wilson? Aye. Mr. Lavelle, President? Aye.

Ayes 9, noes 0. The bill having received a legally required number of votes is passed finally. And finally, Councilman Kari Mosley presenting the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs.

Thank you, Mr. President.

Thank you.

Councilman Kihari-Moseley presents Bill 642, Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs, for June 10, 2026, with an affirmative recommendation. Bill 557, Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works for the City of Pittsburgh to enter into an agreement or agreements with the Borough of Wilkinsburg for the collection of a portion of the Borough's municipal waste by the City at a Borough cost not to exceed

three million four hundred one thousand six hundred thirty one dollars and ninety nine cents over a period of three years you've heard the reading against how the bill is there any discussion on the bill seeing none the bill is now ready for final action all in favor of the passage of the bill will iron them is called those opposed will vote no would a clerk please take the role mr charlotte aye mr cockhill aye miss gross aye mr mosley aye mrs salamatra aye

Mrs. Strausberger? Aye. Mrs. Warwick?

Aye.

Mr. Wilson? Aye. Mr. Lavelle-President? Aye. Ayes 9, noes 0.

The bill having received the legally required votes is passed. Finally, that takes us to motions and resolutions. Is there anything from members? If not, I do want to make one comment, which is relative to those who came to testify today from the Manchester neighborhood. And I think this is also just to clarify for the public, because often when residents see condemnation notices on a building, they assume the city owns it. That doesn't mean we actually own it. That means we've condemned it. So in fact, that 1406 Sheffield, which did unfortunately collapse, was actually condemned by the city in 2021. however that building was actually still privately owned it actually sold on the open market in 2022 2023 and then again in 2024 for sixty thousand dollars and in 2024 an actual demo pit demo permit was submitted however because that building is in manchester's historical district a much heavier review process is required for any structural changes including demolition And at the Historic Review Commission in 2024, the community was actually opposing demolition because once it would be demoed, they were unsure of what would then actually be put back in its place. It wasn't until January of 2026 that it became some agreement on what a new structure would look like that would be put in its place. Unfortunately, Permits still had not been pulled in that building that was condemned in 2021, and that our engineers told the city was an imminent domain, imminent potential of collapsing, unfortunately did collapse. And so now we are, here we are. But their larger concern over abandoning buildings is a very vacant, understandable concern and valid concern.

Alex, is Chief Ikohana still with us?

Because I did tell her I would come back to her. All right, let's I told chief I would try to give her another chance to provide public comment. Chief Ikehana Hamalkina, if you're still with us, come off of mute. OK, if not, then we need a motion to approve the minutes and adjourn the meeting. To move. Second. All those in favor say aye.

Aye.

We are adjourned.