Pittsburgh City Council Regular Meeting - February 10, 2026

The Pittsburgh City Council held its regular meeting on February 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers, City-County Building. All nine council members were present. The meeting included public comments, presentation of new legislation, action on unfinished business, and final passage of multiple committee reports. Key actions included the approval of a $10 million UPMC donation for EMS vehicles, a $2 million PNC Foundation grant for snow removal equipment, and an amended $27.1 million fleet leasing agreement.

Consent Calendar

• 2026-0027: Appointment of Marita Bradley to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board (term to expire January 11, 2030) – Approved unanimously.
• 2026-0051: Resolution reducing reappropriation for Pittsburgh Water service costs by $1 million – Passed finally (9-0).
• 2026-0056: Agreement with Goodwill of Southwestern PA for Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program ($200,000) – Passed finally (9-0).
• 2026-0057: Acceptance of DCED grant for two ambulances ($1,000,000) – Passed finally (9-0).
• 2026-0058: Agreement with Solutions4Networks for network support services ($44,835) – Passed finally (9-0).
• 2026-0059: Sewage facilities plan revision for 122-140 Auburn Street – Passed finally (9-0).
• 2026-0060: Acceptance of $6,000 donation from Michael Baker International for Safety Town and Safe Routes to School – Passed finally (8-0, Council Member Coghill out of room).
• 2026-0061: Amendment to DCED grant for Schenley Heights Pavilion Construction – Passed finally (8-0, Coghill out).
• 2026-0062: NACTO membership dues ($35,000) – Passed finally (8-0, Coghill out).
• 2026-0063: Vacation of Eshelman Street – Passed finally (8-0, Coghill out).
• 2026-0072: Acceptance of $10 million donation from UPMC for EMS vehicles and equipment – Passed finally (9-0).
• 2026-0081: Acceptance of $2 million grant from PNC Foundation for snow removal equipment – Passed finally (8-0, Coghill out).
• 2026-0084: Ordinance amending property tax discount date for 2026 fiscal year – Passed finally (9-0).
• 2026-0112: Extension of Acting Director of Mobility and Infrastructure for 90 days through May 2, 2026 – Passed finally (9-0).

Public Comments & Testimony

• Dr. Ronald Lynn Miller: Spoke about artificial intelligence and global intelligence networks, encouraging the city to attract AI companies.
• Richard Mardoian: Alleged a shadow protocol at 660 First Avenue involving fraud on the court and official oppression spanning multiple states. Cited failures by local and federal officials to act on his complaints.
• Bethani Cameron (InformUp.org): Presented survey results from 71 residents across all nine council districts. Key findings: 69% were somewhat or very concerned that UPMC's $10 million donation could influence city decisions on tax exemption challenges; 49% were somewhat or very dissatisfied with snow removal performance; and 39% prioritized Pittsburgh land bank funding as the next foundation partnership need. Expressed the need for investment in all neighborhoods.
• Yvonne F. Brown: Thanked Chris Moore for his service, criticized Tim Stevens for controlling meeting questions, and called for accountability in gun violence prevention.
• Special Agent Sunshine: Raised allegations of identity theft, computer fraud, illegal conservatorship, and human trafficking, referencing a missing child case and calling for an end to corruption.

Discussion Items

• 2026-0039 (Referendum on budget approval rules): Councilmember Strassburger moved to recommit to the Committee on Finance and Law, noting the administration believes the change can be achieved via ordinance rather than referendum. Motion carried, and the bill was recommitted.
• 2026-0040 (Referendum on public hearing notice requirements): Councilmember Strassburger offered an amendment updating the language to reference “successor media” including the city’s website and digital news publications. The amendment was approved, and the bill was passed finally as amended (9-0).
• 2026-0073 (Equipment Leasing Authority transfer): Councilmember Mosley moved to amend the bill to increase the transfer amount from $20,188,019 to $27,188,019 to capture $7 million in donations from UPMC and PNC Foundation for fleet modernization. Councilmember Warwick noted that the city needs to invest at least $20 million annually in fleet to avoid future breakdowns, and that the total $27 million is a positive step but not sufficient to reach full fleet readiness. The amendment carried, and the bill was passed finally as amended (9-0).

Key Outcomes

• Bill 39 recommitted to Committee on Finance and Law for further discussion as an ordinance.
• Bill 40 passed finally as amended (9-0), placing a referendum on the May 2026 primary ballot regarding public hearing notice requirements.
• Bill 73 passed finally as amended (9-0), authorizing $27,188,019 for the Equipment Leasing Authority for fleet vehicles and equipment.
• All other consent calendar items and committee reports passed finally with votes ranging from 8-0 to 9-0.
• Executive session scheduled for 1:00 PM on February 10, 2026, regarding litigation on bills 106, 107, and 108.
• Pre-agenda interview scheduled for 1:30 PM for the city solicitor position candidate.
• Standing committee meeting scheduled for February 11, 2026.