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WHEREAS, Ann Belser started her career in journalism on small newspapers in Massachusetts. After receiving a master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, she moved to Squirrel Hill and was a staff writer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for 21 years, where she covered local communities, county government, courts, and business; and,

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Finance to submit a Keystone Recreation, Park & Conservation Fund Grant Application to the Pennsylvania Office of Commonwealth Libraries for the replacement of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and roofing systems at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill Branch in an amount not to exceed FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND ($400,000.00) dollars for this stated purpose.

Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Site under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain site known as Schenley Park, located in the Squirrel Hill North and Squirrel Hill South Neighborhoods, in the 14th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The included parcels are 29-H-237, 29-H-238, 29-H-284, 29-H-300, 29-H-320, 29-M-290, 29-M-305, 29-M-315, 27-S-150-0-1, 28-D-2, 28-M-200, 28-M-175, 28-M-200, 28-S-140, 28-S-230, 28-S-235, 29-D-240, 29-H-167, 29-H-233, 29-H-237, 28-S-250, 28-H-300-0-1, 28-M-190, 28-S-138, 29-S-320, 28-H-284, and 29-H-320. The owner of the property supports the nomination and there is no cost to the City. (Public Hearing held 10/9/25)

Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain Structure known as the Anathan House, located at 1620 Murray Avenue (86-G-201), in the Squirrel Hill North Neighborhood, in the 14th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The owner of the property supports the nomination and there is no cost to the City. (Public Hearing held 9/11/25)

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, June 28, 2025, to be "Squirrel Hill Night Market Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.

Resolution approving execution of a Deed by and between the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and Summerset Neighborhood Association, to convey Block 88-G, Lot 375; Block 88-H, Lot 250; Block 88-M, Lots 158, 160, 162, and 164; Block 88-R, Lot 121; and Block 88-S, Lot 15 (private ways and open space); in the 14th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh (Squirrel Hill South/Summerset at Frick Park - Council District No. 5), at no cost to the City.

WHEREAS, Yitzy Sutofsky was a super star baseball player who played for seven years for the Squirrel Hill little league. Every team that Yitzy was on achieved many, victories! He was an amazing lefty pitcher and had proven to be a teammate his coaches and team could rely on. And

Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Site under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain site known as Frick Park, located at 2005 Beechwood Boulevard (127-H-100-01), in the Swisshelm Park, Squirrel Hill South, Regent Square, Point Breeze neighborhoods, in the 14th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The owner of the property supports the nomination and there is no cost to the City. (Public Hearing held 2/27/24)

WHEREAS, more than 200 special needs guests and their staff will have the chance to get up close to local sports celebrities, including professional and college athletes as well as team mascots at Congregation Beth Shalom Men’s Club’s Annual Sports Luncheon, which will take place on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Noon at Congregation Beth Shalom in Squirrel Hill. About 400 total guests are expected to attend the Sports Luncheon.; and,

WHEREAS, The Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition (SHUC) is a nonprofit community organization that gives the residents, institutions, and businesses of Squirrel Hill a platform to express their hopes and concerns in order to preserve and improve the quality of life in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood; and,

Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic District under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances the certain properties known as the Murray Hill Historic District Expansion located at 1163 Murray Hill Avenue (85-K-225) and 1165 Murray Hill Avenue (85-K-227) in Squirrel Hill, in the 14th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The owners of 1165 Murray Hill Avenue support the nomination. (Public Hearing held 10/18/22)

WHEREAS, Corey O’Connor has served the neighborhoods of Squirrel Hill South, Regent Square, Swisshelm Park, Greenfield, Hazelwood, Glen Hazel, Hays, Lincoln Place, and New Homestead since 2012, when he was elected to represent Pittsburgh City Council District 5; and,

WHEREAS, Born and raised in India, Aradhna Oliphant holds an MBA from Rutgers University and an MA in Psychology from Bhopal University. Before moving to Pittsburgh in 1999, Aradhna Oliphant led an arts organization in Princeton, New Jersey, and taught as an adjunct professor of management and psychology at both Rider University and the College of New Jersey. Her family now resides in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Squirrel Hill; and,

Resolution granting unto PNC BANK-SQUIRREL HILL, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, a projecting sign, at 5810 Forbes Avenue in the 14th Ward, 5th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Resolution granting unto PNC BANK-SQUIRREL HILL, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, an ADA entrance ramp, at 5810 Forbes Avenue in the 14th Ward, 5th Council District of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Metal Rat, for the Asian American community in Squirrel Hill and beyond, expresses its deepest respect and congratulates the partners who organized Lunar New Year in Pittsburgh, wishing all a happy and prosperous New Year; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare January 25, 2020 to February 9, 2020, to be “LUNAR NEW YEAR” in the City of Pittsburgh.

Resolution providing for the implementation of the Residential Parking Permit Program Area “MM” in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood (Council District #5) pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549.

Resolution granting unto SQUIRREL HILL URBAN COALITION, 2136-2144 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, their successors and assigns, the privilege and license to construct, maintain and use at their own cost and expense, (6) tree pits along with (5) benches, at 2136-2144 Murray Avenue, in the 14h Ward, in the 5th Council District of City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Michael Ehrmann for his service to the Squirrel Hill Historical Society; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday May 14, 2019, to be “MICHAEL EHRMANN DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.

Resolution amending Resolution No. 574, approved July 25, 2000, "providing for the implementation of a Residential Sticker Parking Program in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood pursuant to Pittsburgh Code Chapter 549" so as to amend the streets and remove addresses included in Area "K".

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Joel Sigal, Justin and Megan Sigal and the Littles Shoes Family for investing in the Squirrel Community, for their loyalty dedication and commitment to Pittsburgh and for their love of Squirrel Hill and congratulates Littles Shoes for being named the 2018 Place Treasure by the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Wednesday, November 14, 2018 to be “LITTLES SHOES DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 891 of 2002, effective December 23, 2002, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2003 Capital Budget and the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2003 through 2008 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing LINCOLN PLACE PARK RENOVATION by $882.00, SQUIRREL HILL BUSINESS DISTRICT by $7,689.72, and increasing REMEDIATION OF CONDEMNED BUILDINGS by $8,571.72.

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 855 of 2011, effective December 29, 2011, as amended, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2012 through 2017 Capital Improvement Program,” by reducing BOB O’CONNOR GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE by $6,134.11, reducing CULTURAL HERITAGE PLAN by $1,861.61, reducing EMS EQUIPMENT by $45.95, reducing OLYMPIA PARK DOG PARK by $560.50, reducing BUILDING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM by $1,847.36, reducing CARRICK DAIRY DISTRICT STREETS by $3,701.75, reducing SQUIRREL HILL BUSINESS DISTRICT by $12,530.00, reducing BRIGHTWOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT by $48,035.99, reducing BEECHWOOD BLVD./BROWNSHILL RD. by $36,637.23, reducing MCARDLE VIADUCT #1 by $32,859.38, reducing SWIMMING POOL MAINTENANCE by $1,789.49, increasing SLOPE FAILURE REMEDIATION by $144,213.88, and increasing DEMOLITION OF CONDEMNED BUILDINGS by $1,789.49.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Fire Rooster, for the Asian American community in Squirrel Hill and beyond, expresses its deepest respect for Asian Americans and congratulates the partners who organized Lunar New Year in Pittsburgh, wishing all a happy and prosperous New Year; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare January 28 to February 12, 2017 to be “LUNAR NEW YEAR” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and congratulate the Squirrel Hill Health Center for ten years of successful health care delivery and wishes them continued success in improving health outcomes for the community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, September 22, 2016 to be “SQUIRREL HILL HEALTH CENTER DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Rabbi Mordy and Rivkee Rudolph for their dedication to The Friendship Circle and congratulates The Friendship Circle for its ten years of successful service to the community and for its move to a new home in the heart of Squirrel Hill; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, September 11, 2016 to be “THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby applaud Citiparks Pittsburgh BIG League Sports and the following Pittsburgh neighborhood athletic organizations for the tremendous work they do and their dedication to our youth: 14th Ward, Beechview, Brighton Heights, Brookline, Carrick, Elliott/West End, Greenfield, Hazelwood, Homewood, Morningside, Sheraden, South Side, Squirrel Hill, Tri Ward (Bloomfield), Urban Impact (Northside), Westwood/Oakwood, Mount Washington/Duquesne Heights; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, August 26, 2016, to be "Citiparks Pittsburgh BIG League Sports Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby call upon the City of Pittsburgh to rename Murray Avenue in Squirrel Hill and Greenfield “Matt Murray Avenue” for Thursday, June 9, 2016 in honor of Game Five of the Stanley Cup.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Fire Monkey, for the Asian American community in Squirrel Hill and beyond, expresses its deepest respect for Asian Americans and congratulates the partners who organized Lunar New Year in Pittsburgh, wishing all a happy and prosperous New Year; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare February 6 to 23, 2016 to be “LUNAR NEW YEAR” in the City of Pittsburgh.

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article I, Section 902.03 Zoning Map, by changing 15 separate parcels located in Squirrel Hill North, Shadyside and North Oakland, from R1A-H to EMI, from RM-H, to EMI, and changing from RM-VH, to EMI all in the Allegheny County Block and Lot System, 14th Ward, as part of the update to the Institutional Master Plan for Carnegie Mellon University.

Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012-2017 Capital Improvement Program” by providing $15,000 to the Squirrel Hill Business and Professional Association for the Forbes and Murray Improvement Plan.

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 149 of 2012 entitled “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the City Council Neighborhood Needs Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof” by providing $15,000 to the Squirrel Hill Business and Professional Association for the Forbes and Murray Improvement Plan.

Resolution amending Resolution number 891, effective January 1, 2003, as amended, entitled "Adopting and approving the 2003 Capital Budget and the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2003 through 2008 Capital Improvement Program” so as to transfer the remaining funds in the Lincoln Place Park Renovation project to the Squirrel Hill Business District streetlighting project

Resolution amending resolution number 127 of 2015, entitled “authorizing the Department of Public Works to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, lease or leases, professional service agreements or the use of existing contracts, leases or agreements, and other services, along with other approved expenditures and for the payment of supplies, equipment, materials, rentals, and other services for the Squirrel Hill Business District streetlighting project” by increasing the amount by $10,373.24.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the Carriage House Children’s Center for 40 years of providing the highest-quality child care to Pittsburgh children and their families and for their contribution to the Squirrel Hill community; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare May 16th, 2015, to be “Carriage House Children’s Center Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

Resolution amending Resolution number 833, effective January 1, 2002, as amended, entitled "Adopting and approving the 2002 Capital Budget and the 2002 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2002 through 2007 Capital Improvement Program” so as to move the remaining Lincoln Place Recreation Center funding to the Squirrel Hill Business District streetlighting project

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, lease or leases, professional service agreements or the use of existing contracts, leases or agreements, and other services, along with other approved expenditures and for the payment of supplies, equipment, materials, rentals, and other services for the Squirrel Hill Business District streetlighting project using 2002 Capital funds in an amount not to exceed $10,509.23

Resolution amending Resolution number 891, effective January 1, 2003, as amended, entitled "Adopting and approving the 2003 Capital Budget and the 2003 Community Development Block Grant Program; and approving the 2003 through 2008 Capital Improvement Program” so as to transfer Ten Thousand Dollars from the Lincoln Place Park Renovation project to the Squirrel Hill Business District streetlighting project

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to enter into a contract or contracts, agreement or agreements, lease or leases, professional service agreements or the use of existing contracts, leases or agreements, and other services, along with other approved expenditures and for the payment of supplies, equipment, materials, rentals, and other services for the Squirrel Hill Business District streetlighting project using 2003 Capital funds in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).

Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of restaurant liquor license, License No. E-2668 from KMI Property Group, LLC., 2113 Shawnee Drive, Washington, PA 15301, to the Applicant Mandy's Pizza & More of Squirrel Hill, Inc. which is proposing to add an eating place liquor license to its existing restaurant located at 1900 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, restaurant known as Mandy's Pizza, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize, commend and congratulate The Squirrel Hillbillies for their innovative music style and their enjoyable, entertaining performances ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, April 29. 2014, to be “THE SQUIRREL HILLBILLIES DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.

Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled "adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012-2017 Capital Improvement Program" by reclassifying the funds for Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition from 'S.H. Post Office Parklet' to 'S.H. Welcome Sign.'

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 149 of 2012 entitled “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the City Council Neighborhood Needs Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof” by reclassifying the funds for Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition from 'S.H. Post Office Parklet' to 'S.H. Welcome Sign.' Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $198,980.27.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and congratulate Karla Boos, Wendell G. Freeland, Esquire, Rabbi James A Gibson and the Squirrel Hill Post Office for their outstanding dedication and many contributions to their community and for their well deserved recognition as a Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition Treasure ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, October 17, 2013, to be “SQUIRREL HILL URBAN COALITION TREASURES DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.

Resolution requesting the approval of an inter-municipal transfer of restaurant liquor license, License No. R-10917 from GAELIC 17, INC., 1025 Whitney Court Drive, Townhouse #61 Latrobe, PA. 15640, to the Applicant GAELIC 17, INC., who already owns the Liquor License which is being sought for the premises located at 5832 Forward Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, restaurant known as the Squirrel Hill Sports Bar, pursuant to amended Pennsylvania Liquor Code, §4-461.

Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution No. 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget and the 2012-2017 Capital Improvement Program” by providing $5,000 to the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition for improvements to the Squirrel Hill Post Office Parklet in Council District 5 Neighborhood Needs.

Resolution further amending Resolution No. 149 of 2012 entitled “Providing for an Agreement or Agreements, or use of existing Agreements and/or a Contract or Contracts, or use of existing Contracts, and for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for various projects in connection with the City Council Neighborhood Needs Program; and providing for the payment of the costs thereof” by providing $5,000 to the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition for improvements to the Squirrel Hill Post Office Parklet in Council District 5 Neighborhood Needs. Total cost of all projects is not to exceed $198,980.27.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and congratulate Deborah Fidel, Holly McCullogh, and the staff of the Squirrel Hill Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Robert Qualters and the Manor Theater for their outstanding dedication and many contributions to their community and, for their well deserved recognition as a Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition Treasure. We, too, offer our most sincere thanks for your service and conduct most becoming of a citizen of this great city; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Thursday, October 18, 2012, to be “SQUIRREL HILL URBAN COALITION TREASURES DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.

DISCUSSION REGARDING REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT IN PITTSBURGH INVITED GUESTS Anne Richard Assistance Secretary of Population, Refugees and Migration in the State Department Leslie Aizenman Jewish Family Children Services Khara Timsina Bhutanese Refugee John Covel ESL for the Pittsburgh Public Schools Susan Kelson Squirrel Hill Health Center