The City Council of Pittsburgh held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers. The meeting included proclamations, public comments, introduction of new legislation, and final passage of several ordinances and resolutions. Council Member Bobby Wilson was absent; all other eight members were present.
Several resolutions were introduced and referred to standing committees:
All committee reports read and received. The following bills were given final passage (all votes 8-0 except where noted):
Also, God is not a problem, but Well, it's not so many debates yet, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, Good morning and welcome to the regular meeting of City Council on Tuesday, May twelfth, two thousand twenty six. Would a clerk please take the role. Mr. Mosley. Mrs. Warwick. Mr. Wilson. Here. Five members present. Thank you. For those who are able, please rise for the pleasure of allegiance, remain standing for a moment of silence. Very much. You have one to present. Can I get the folks up here for Koanas? Whereas, chartered by Kawanas International on May 10th, 1951, the Kawanas Club of Sheridan in Pittsburgh has continuously served children and the Sheridan West uh West Pittsburgh communities for 75 years. Its members are residents, former residents, and friends from across PA. Each year, the Kawanas Club of Sheridan contributes thousands of volunteer hours. Annual events include Easter egg hunt, a health, safety, and fun fair, and a scholarship for community-minded local high school seniors. The club also maintains the Sheridan Bulletin Board, neighborhood portal signs, and the American flags and other seasonal flag displays, and oversees the Kawanis Quarter Shelter located at the intersection of Hillsboro and Sheridan Boulevard for community events. Whereas the Kawanis Club of Sheridan sponsors five service leadership programs, Action Club with City Connections programs for young adults with intellectual and non-visible disabilities, Builders Club at Langley Pre-Kay and the Pittsburgh Classical Academy, the Key Club at the Upper St. Clair High School, and Circle K at Carnegie Millen University, each offering students a community service opportunities and leadership development. Whereas major fundraisers include the annual Pancake Breakfast and the Spring Costa dinner offering affordable food and fellowship. The Kawanis Classic Golf Outing, featuring a round of golf, appreciation lunch, and prizes and awards. And whereas, in celebration of its 75 years of service, the Kawanas Club of Sheridan will commemorate its milestone with a formal anniversary dinner on May 14th at the Lamont Restaurant atop Mount Washington. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Kawanas Club of Sheridan and congratulate them on their 75 years of service. And be it further resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare a Sunday, May 10th, 2026, to be Kawanis Club of Sheridan Day in the City of Pittsburgh. May we have a motion to approve. So moved. Second. All in favor say aye. Aye. Congratulations. This club does so much for the community. They volunteer, they help our kids out. They are uh irreplaceable in the community, and there's so many good people involved. Um does anybody want to speak? I want to give this to you. Thank you, President of Council, Council members, thank you, guests. Um, we have served the community for 75 years, and um I'm a 35-year member myself, so um, it's a great honor to be here. Great honor to be recognized by the city council, and uh we appreciate all you do as well. Thank you so much. Okay. Can we get the rest of council up to um for a picture? And we have one to be read into the record. Councilmember Strasberger presents, be it further resolved that the council of the city of Pittsburgh extends to Mr. Hahn its profound gratitude and warmest wishes for a richly deserved next chapter. Maybe have a motion to approve. So move. All favor say aye.