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Housing Affordability vs. Traffic Impact & City-Owned Solar - City Council Week of October 20th.
Written by Chris Maury
From Last Week
- Funding passed to unlock $2.3 million in federal funds to build public EV charging stations.
On The Docket
- Public hearing on zoning changes to allow very high-density housing on Negley Ave. in East Liberty.
- Council expressed support for the city to own the proposed solar farm in Summerset at Frick.
- Council is ready to suspend the program allowing for the purchase of neighboring lots for $200.
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The Details.
Much of the discussion this week was not tied directly to the bills at hand. Instead, the council members took the opportunity to discuss related issues to each of the bills.
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Trash Can Rule Enforcement updates and NFL Funds Pass - City Council Week of Sept. 29.
The video for Wednesday’s Standing Committee meeting had not been posted as of 12pm on Friday and will be covered in next weeks newsletter. Potentially interesting are proposed changes to rules…
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Special Session on Trash Can Fines.
Councilman Charland led a meeting focused on the proposed fines with Eric Contakos, Inspections Supervisor - Department of Public Works, detailing the current enforcement of trash can rules:
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Paying for the NFL Draft - City Council Week of Sept. 22.
If you didn’t know, Pittsburgh was selected as the host for the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Should Medical Marijuana protections exempt employees under Collective Bargaining Agreements? - City Council week of Sept. 14th.
Two competing amendments took Center stage this week at the City Council's standing committee meeting. Core to the debate: Should employees who are covered under collective bargaining agreements…
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Red Light Cameras Pass - City Council week of Sept. 9th.
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