Committee of the Whole
Description
CITY COUNCIL
Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
COW
5 pm
Council Chambers - Hybrid Meeting
Agenda
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5:00 – 5:45 pm – Parking Authority Cooperation Agreement – R. Batista pgs 3-8
5:45-6:15 pm – Snow Plowing - Revisions to snow emergency plan re requiring vehicles to be removed from streets to allow curb-to-curb plowing on major routes when 3+ inches are predicted.
6:15 pm – Agenda Review
Bill 74-2026 – amending the 2026 Agency Fund Budget to recognize the award of a grant for $183,600 with a cash match requirement of $26,400 which will be paid utilizing project savings from the Capital Improvements Fund from the Dept of Community and Economic Development to support the final phase of construction for the Reading Skate Park. Introduced at the August 24 regular meeting
Bill 75-2026 – amending City Code Section 576-304 A Truck Traffic Restricted on Certain Streets
by restricting truck traffic as listed below and amending 576-304 C by increasing the fine to $150 from
$25:
- in the 400 and 500 blocks of Pansy Street
- on River Road, between the Rt. 12 interchange to the Muhlenberg boundary, as per Resolution 98-2005
- on Bingaman Street between South 7th and South 8th Street
Introduced at the August 24 regular meeting
Bill 76-2026 – amending the 2026 Agency Fund budget by increasing the expense account 311000-42160, Contracted Services, $200,000, and also increasing the revenue account 311000-39900 Budgetary (Use) Source - Fund Balance, $200,000 to recognize funds received in 2025 through the 2024 award of a grant from Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund Grant Introduced at the September 3 special meeting
Bill 77-2026 – amending the 2026 Position Ordinance to create a Healthy Homes Program Specialist. The Healthy Homes Program Specialist position will be responsible for conducting assessments, environmental reviews, radon testing, site monitoring and compliance activities. This full-time position is funded primarily by the HUD Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes grant, with a 10% match from the General Fund out of CD Property Maintenance. The hourly rate for this position is $25.78. Introduced at the September 3 special meeting