Committee on Hearings
Regular MeetingPittsburgh, PA · January 24, 2019
Minutes
510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Meeting Minutes
Mr. Kraus, Chair
Thursday, January 24, 2019 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Firearms Regulations and Control
2018-1218 An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at
Title VI: Conduct, Article I: Regulated Actions and Rights, by repealing the existing
language of Chapter 607: Firearms, Ammunition, and Other Weapons, in its entirety
and replacing it with a new Chapter 607: General Firearm Conduct, to update existing
laws to meet the public safety needs of residents.
(Public Hearing held 1/24/19)
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR, MRS. STRASSBURGER, MR. KRAUS, MR.
LAVELLE, REV. BURGESS, MR. COGHILL AND MS. GROSS
2018-1219 An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at
Title VI: Conduct, Article I: Regulated Actions and Rights, by adding Chapter 610:
Ban on Specified Firearm Accessories, Ammunition, and Modifications, to place a
prohibition on certain firearm accessories, ammunition, and modifications.
(Public Hearing held 1/24/19)
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR, MRS. STRASSBURGER, MR. KRAUS, MR.
LAVELLE, REV. BURGESS, MR. COGHILL AND MS. GROSS
2018-1220 An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at
Title VI: Conduct, Article I: Regulated Actions and Rights, by adding Chapter 603:
Extreme Risk Protection Orders, to provide for appropriate injunctive actions for the
preservation of public safety in extreme circumstances.
(Public Hearing held 1/24/19)
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR, MRS. STRASSBURGER, MR. KRAUS, MR.
LAVELLE, REV. BURGESS, MR. COGHILL AND MS. GROSS
2018-1240 Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before
City Council relative to Councilman Bruce Kraus’ ordinance
amendment/supplementations and repeals pertaining to the 12/18/18 agenda - items:
1218, 1219, 1220; Title VI 607, 610, 603. The Petition is valid in accordance with
the Home Rule Charter.
(Public Hearing held 1/24/19)
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City of Pittsburgh 510 City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
City Council Meeting Agenda
Committee on Hearings
Mr. Kraus, Chair
Thursday, January 24, 2019 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Firearms Regulations and Control
2018-1218 An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at
Title VI: Conduct, Article I: Regulated Actions and Rights, by repealing the existing
language of Chapter 607: Firearms, Ammunition, and Other Weapons, in its entirety
and replacing it with a new Chapter 607: General Firearm Conduct, to update existing
laws to meet the public safety needs of residents.
(Public Hearing scheduled for 1/24/19)
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR, MRS. STRASSBURGER, MR. KRAUS, MR.
LAVELLE, REV. BURGESS, MR. COGHILL AND MS. GROSS
2018-1219 An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at
Title VI: Conduct, Article I: Regulated Actions and Rights, by adding Chapter 610:
Ban on Specified Firearm Accessories, Ammunition, and Modifications, to place a
prohibition on certain firearm accessories, ammunition, and modifications.
(Public Hearing scheduled for 1/24/19)
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR, MRS. STRASSBURGER, MR. KRAUS, MR.
LAVELLE, REV. BURGESS, MR. COGHILL AND MS. GROSS
2018-1220 An Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at
Title VI: Conduct, Article I: Regulated Actions and Rights, by adding Chapter 603:
Extreme Risk Protection Orders, to provide for appropriate injunctive actions for the
preservation of public safety in extreme circumstances.
(Public Hearing scheduled for 1/24/19)
SPONSOR /S: MR. O'CONNOR, MRS. STRASSBURGER, MR. KRAUS, MR.
LAVELLE, REV. BURGESS, MR. COGHILL AND MS. GROSS
2018-1240 Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before
City Council relative to Councilman Bruce Kraus’ ordinance
amendment/supplementations and repeals pertaining to the 12/18/18 agenda - items:
1218, 1219, 1220; Title VI 607, 610, 603. The Petition is valid in accordance with
the Home Rule Charter.
(Public Hearing scheduled for 1/24/19)
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