Standing Committee

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The city council held its standing committee meeting, focusing on routine administrative tasks and approving various departmental invoices and transfers. The meeting included multiple public comments and several minor financial approvals across different city departments.

Key Decisions

  • Gender Equity Commission Appointment Passed
  • Summer Concert Series Performance Contract Passed
  • Department of Mobility and Infrastructure Budget Transfer Passed
  • Emergency Medical Services Special Event Coverage Approved
  • P-Card Invoices Review Approved
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Agenda

  1. STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
  2. PRE-AGENDA - APPOINTMENTS AND/OR RE-APPOINTMENTS
  3. 2025-1755 Resolution appointment of Terri Minor Spencer, as a Member of the Gender Equity Commission with a term to expire April 1, 2028.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
    Action: Interview Held Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Interview Held. The motion carried.

  4. ROLL CALL
  5. PUBLIC COMMENT

    Ayodeji Young Yvonne Rainey Michele Lee Buza Alexandra Weiner Jasiri X Tanisha Long Lindsey M. Williams Sis Mary Williams Jacqueline Hill Vic Costiik Nathaniel Goodson David Williamson Joanna Jo Deming Farooq Al-Said Christina Huang Brittani Murray Danielle Graham Robinson Vuyani Saige Marie Kamala Norman David Breingan Masen Lounsbery Merimba Milliones Ikhanaq-hal-makina Daniel Patel Alexander Payton Theresa Nightingale Ryan Leverett-Ptak Tanisha Long Joanne Witkowski Smith Chief Pomaj Nina Barbuto Barbara Ringler Julz Picard Taili Thompson Mary Nesby Walter J Lewis Cynthia L. James Devon Taliaferro Yvonne F. Brown Pastor Michael Dau Tanika Harris Special Agent Sunshine Alexander VanLaningham Renee Wilson Dennis Floyd Jones, PhD Harmoni Gray Vaughn Rivers Nicole Gallagher Jordan Shoenberger Raymond Robinson Billie Vaughn Knight Moore Seth Davis Rev. Robert Tedder, MSW

  6. FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MRS. STRASSBURGER, CHAIR
  7. NEW PAPERS
  8. 8 INVOICES INVOICES FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL The following departmental invoices not covered under a contract with the City shall be paid by the City Controller after the invoices have been approved by City Council at the July 2nd, 2025 Standing Committees meeting. A completed standard form detailing the expenditures is attached to all of the below listed invoices. No payments will be made to any of the below listed vendors prior the approval of City Council. CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK A+ Schools – donation for school supply drive (Dist. 3) 500.00 Byko, Laura – reimbursement for MailChimp subscription (Dist. 5) 26.50 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Trib Total Media – advertising for Bridge Commission 204.50 Trib Total Media – advertising for EORC 142.75 National Community Development Association – registration for annual conference for 4 employees 2,635.00 National Community Development Association – membership dues 2,000.00 DEPT OF LAW MedicoLegal Inc – medical expert evaluation 3,600.00 AA Court Reporters – court reporter for transcripts 524.90 Lagamba Reporting Services – court reporter for transcripts 386.10 Burns White LLC – mediation services 1,658.33 Treasurer, City of Pittsburgh – replenishment of Imprest Fund 2,158.66 OFFICE OF MUNICIPAL INVESTIGATIONS Net Transcripts Inc – transcription of case interviews 297.65 Tyler Mountain Water & Coffee – water 83.50 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES North Eastern Uniforms & Equipment – work/composite safety boots 279.90 North Eastern Uniforms & Equipment – shirts 255.00 North Huntingdon Twp Rescue 8 – special event coverage (Riverhounds) 349.09 Lower Valley Ambulance Service – special event coverage (Riverhounds) 350.00 Monroeville Volunteer Fire Co #4 – special event coverage (George Strait) 905.36 Collier Township Police Dept – special event coverage (Riverhounds) 948.43 Collier Township Police Dept – special event coverage (George Strait, Post Malone) 2,233.13 Collier Township Police Dept – special event coverage (Mt. Joy) 180.00 Munhall Area Prehospital – special event coverage (Monster Jam, Pearl Jam, Pirates) 1,808.43 Penn Township Ambulance – special event coverage (Riverhounds) 663.88 Butler Ambulance Service – special event coverage (Pirates, Jon Pardi) 1,364.61 BUREAU OF POLICE S&D Calibration Services – Accutrak certification 492.25 Cranberry Psychological Center Inc – psychological testing 200.00 Cranberry Psychological Center Inc – psychological testing 200.00 Thick Bikes LLC – Bicycle Unit parts and repairs 132.00 Pittsburgh Veterinary Surgery PC – K9 checkup 280.20 Pittsburgh Veterinary Surgery PC – K9 checkup 266.40 Western Partners LTD – HQ faucet repair 666.17 DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS Zoresco Equipment Co – rental of storage trailers 305.00 Professional Service Industries Inc – expedited indoor air quality test 932.00 Suhr, John – boot reimbursement 300.00 DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION Kelleher, Cynthia J – face painting for Bring Your Child to Work Day 225.00 Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra – Summer Concert Series performance 1,000.00 Hugo Cruz and Caminos LLC – Summer Concert Series performance 600.00
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.

  9. 9 INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS To: The Honorable President and Members of Council From: Office of Management and Budget Date: 06/26/2025 Re: Intradepartmental transfer --- Dear President and Members of Council: Per Resolution 927 of 2024, which authorizes City Council to approve intradepartmental transfers throughout the 2025 Fiscal Year, the Office of Management and Budget would like to make the following transfer(s):--- Department of Mobility and Infrastructure Amount from: $100,000 from 600000.54513 Machinery & Equipment Amount to: $80,000 to 600000.53101 Administrative Fees Amount to: $20,000 to 600000.53301 Workforce Training This transfer is to cover the cost of Administrative Fees and Workforce Training expenses for the remainder of the year.
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.

  10. P-CARD APPROVALS
  11. Item 0025-2025 P-Cards
    Invoices
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made that this matter be Approved. The motion carried.

  12. PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE, MR. COGHILL, CHAIR
  13. DEFERRED PAPERS
  14. NEW PAPERS
  15. PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE, MRS. WARWICK, CHAIR
  16. NEW PAPERS
  17. LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MR. WILSON, CHAIR
  18. DEFERRED PAPERS
  19. NEW PAPERS
  20. RECREATION, YOUTH, AND SENIOR SERVICES COMMITTEE, MRS. KAIL-SMITH, CHAIR
  21. NEW PAPERS
  22. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. MOSLEY, CHAIR
  23. NEW PAPERS