Standing Committee

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The City Council held its Standing Committees meeting, primarily focusing on approving various departmental invoices and authorizing intradepartmental budget transfers. The meeting covered expenses ranging from staff uniforms to event services and approved budget adjustments for multiple city departments.

Key Decisions

  • Departmental Invoices Approval Passed
  • Intradepartmental Budget Transfers Passed
  • Public Safety Equipment Budget Transfer Passed
  • Police Bureau Software Renewal Passed
  • P-Card Invoice Approvals Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. STANDING COMMITTEES AGENDA
  2. ROLL CALL
  3. PUBLIC COMMENT

    Ikahana hal-makina Yvonne F. Brown Special Agent Sunshine

  4. FINANCE AND LAW COMMITTEE, MRS. STRASSBURGER, CHAIR
  5. DEFERRED PAPERS
  6. NEW PAPERS
  7. 7 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 December 10th, 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 North Eastern Uniforms & Equipment – staff shirts (Dist. 1) 1,633.00 Amplify Service & Rental LLC – porta john rental (Dist. 1) 150.00 Save a Life Today – donation for Christmas event (Dist. 2) 1,200.00 North Eastern Uniforms & Equipment – staff shirts (Dist. 3) 52.00 Wilson, Leigh Ann – reimbursement for candy for Trunk or Treat (Dist. 3) 62.51 Korathu, Alina – stipend for unpaid intern (Dist. 3) 500.00 Amplify Service & Rental LLC – porta john rental (Dist. 3) 85.00 Byko, Laura – reimbursement for Canva Teams subscription (Dist. 5) 300.00 North Eastern Uniforms & Equipment – staff shirts (Dist. 6) 1,872.00 Sheridan, Kelsey – travel reimbursement (Dist. 7) 332.01 Boone, Patsy – reimbursement for wireless microphone (Dist. 8) 52.99 Mosley, Khari – reimbursement for dj services at open house event (Dist. 9) 130.00 Hobson, Diane – reimbursement for community event print outs (Dist. 9) 147.93 Café 412 – catering services 369.15 Coit Services – blinds for Council Budget Office 3,351.00 Pittsburgh Post Gazette – advertising for meetings 363.45 COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS Black & White Reunion – summit sponsorship 2,500.00 DEPT OF FINANCE New Pittsburgh Courier – treasurers’ sale advertising 2,294.60 The Master’s Touch LLC – dog license application and mailings 1,743.54 The Master’s Touch LLC – specialty items for tax mailings 3.00 DEPT OF LAW Hawkins, Curtis & Amanda – damaged vehicle payout 500.00 BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Butler Ambulance Service – special event coverage (EQT 10-Miller) 1,011.64 Penn Township Ambulance – special event coverage (Pitt football) 1,077.76 Ford City Hose Co #1 Ambulance Service – special event coverage (Pitt football, Steelers) 2,556.09 Rostraver/West Newton EMS – special event coverage (Pitt football, Steelers) 3,041.45 Rostraver/West Newton EMS – special event coverage (EQT 10-Miller) 1,011.64 Harmony EMS – special event coverage (Steelers) 1,138.58 Munhall Area Prehospital – special event coverage (Pitt football, Great Race) 797.35 BUREAU OF POLICE American Floor Mats – SWAT workout area rubber mats 4,155.93 North Eastern Uniforms & Equipment – replacement badge 197.00 BUREAU OF FIRE 3 Rivers Fire Equipment – chains for fire station saws 2,760.00 IAFC – membership renewal for fire chief 490.00 DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS Snyder Brothers Inc – natural gas utility 338.13 Zoresco Equipment Co – monthly rental of storage trailers 260.00 Zoresco Equipment Co – monthly rental of storage trailers 110.00 Professional Recyclers of PA – certification exam 60.00 Athleta Sports Courts – repainting of stripe lines at Arsenal Courts 1,500.00 Stazko, Michael – training reimbursement 770.00 DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION Zyhier, Sharif A – tai chi instructor for Sheraden HAL 240.00 Silva, Marlon – chair exercise instructor for Sheraden HAL 200.00 Urban Dance Connection of Pittsburgh – line dancing in Allegheny Commons 250.00 South Side Senior Ctr Advisory Council – reimbursement for hot dogs/buns for Phillips 176.64 Capezzuti, Cheryl – puppet making for Roving Art Cart 1,000.00 Scott Boni, Frederick – concert performance 650.00 McDonald, Mary Beth – special events marketing activities 4,992.00 Appel, Joseph C – photography for Light Up Night 300.00 Patillo, Michaael – chef demo fee 250.00 East Winds Symphonics Band – performance at Light Up Night 300.00 CITY COUNCIL/ CITY CLERK Pittsburgh Trophy – trophy for Pittsburgh Walk & Roll to School 53.50 Institute of Transportation Engineers – public agency membership 2,432.00 Bon Tool Company – tools for Bridge Division 1,199.25
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  8. 8 INTRA DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS To: The Honorable President and Members of Council From: Office of Management and Budget Date: 12/05/2025 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):--- Citizen Police Review Board Amount from: $520 from 999900.56101 Office Supplies Amount to: $520 to 999900.54501 Land & Buildings This transfer is to cover the cost of rent for the rest of the year. Department of Mobility and Infrastructure Amount from: $10,000 from 600000.53901 Professional Services Amount to: $2,500 to 600000.55701 Transportation Amount to: $7,500 to 600000.56401 Materials This transfer is to cover the cost of mileage reimbursements and year end orders. Department of Human Resources and Civil Service Amount from: $1,000 from 109000.56101 Office Supplies Amount to: $1,000 to 109000.57571 Furniture This transfer is to cover the cost of office chairs. Office of Management and Budget Amount from: $12,000 from 102200.53101 Administrative Fees Amount to: $12,000 to 102200.54101 Cleaning This transfer is to cover the cleaning of the fuel pumps at the City Garage. Department of Public Safety – Administration Amount from: $50,000.00 from 210000.53529 Protective / Investigation Amount to: $50,000.00 to 210000.56151 Operational Supplies This transfer is to cover the cost of Motorola equipment for use during the NFL draft. Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Police Amount from: $2,502.21 from 230000.53725 Maintenance – Misc. Amount from: $831.27 from 230000.55201 Telephone Amount from: $960.00 from 230000.57501 Machinery and Equipment Amount to: $4,293.48 to 230000.56151 Operational Supplies This transfer is to cover the cost of the renewal of Berla software for the Bureau of Police.
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  9. P-CARD APPROVALS
  10. Item 0045-2025 P-Cards
    Invoices
    Action: Approved Passed

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

  11. PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE, MRS. WARWICK, CHAIR
  12. RECOMMITTED PAPERS
  13. SUPPLEMENTAL - NEW PAPERS
  14. NEW PAPERS
  15. LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, MR. WILSON, CHAIR
  16. DEFERRED PAPERS
  17. NEW PAPERS
  18. INNOVATION, PERFORMANCE, ASSET MANAGEMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE, MS. GROSS, CHAIR
  19. NEW PAPERS
  20. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MR. MOSLEY, CHAIR
  21. NEW PAPERS